REFLECTIONS TODAY Standing by the cross of Jesus were his mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary of Magdala. When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple there whom he loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.” Then he said to the disciple, “Behold,...
The Senate may hold special sessions to accommodate senators’ questions and concerns regarding the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill this week, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said on Sunday, May 28. Earlier, Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the Senate is...
“Dream show.” That’s how Filipino fashion designer Puey Quiñones described his runway show at the historic Goldenberg Mansion last May 23. A stone’s throw away from the Malacañan Palace, the 19th-century villa was once the home and camp of Gen. Arthur MacArthur. After getting a makeover,...
The Island Province of Bohol (MB file photo) Senator Nancy Binay has welcomed the designation of the Island of Bohol as a UNESCO Global Geopark calling it a “big step for the people of Bohol and the country.” Binay, head of...
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL While sustainability has been a global buzzword for over a decade now, and the concept of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) agendas were adopted by the United Nations some eight years ago; it’s still a term that’s often ignored,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Jn 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed on third and final reading a measure that seeks to strengthen the powers and functions of the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL). Approved via vote of 267-0-1...
LOOKING WHOLESOME The Wholesome Table restaurant at the BGC By Danah Gutierrez The Wholesome Table has built its reputation on using only the freshest, most natural ingredients, and their summer menu is no different. From refreshing starters to hearty mains, its summer dishes are sure to nourish...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS While the rainy season is clearly upon us, and as thunder roars more often than not these days, a lot of schools have also begun their summer breaks. This got me nostalgic, and thinking about my student days when I still had summer break as part of my annual agenda. It was a...
REFLECTIONS TODAY After receiving his mandate from Jesus to feed the Lord’s flock, Peter asks Jesus about the Beloved Disciple. Given the context of Jesus’ prediction that Peter will die a martyr, Peter most probably asks about the fate of the Beloved Disciple. Jesus does not directly answer...
The CCP main facade The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will be illuminating its main building facade in blue, yellow, and red shades from May 28 to June 13 (except Mondays), from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., to celebrate the National Flag Day and the 125th Proclamation of Philippine Independence....
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda has lauded the move to reinforce rules and regulations safeguarding geographical indications (GIs) in the country, potentially giving Filipino-made products a significant advantage toward economic and social development through responsible use of the...
