REFLECTIONS TODAY The revelation of the Father in Jesus, the coming of the light into the world, elicits two responses. One is faith; the other, incredulity and unbelief. John describes the first reaction—faith in Jesus as revealer of God—as coming to the light (v 21). Those who believe that...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) hailed on Tuesday, April 18, the arrest and eventual deportation of alleged communist leader Eric Casilao in Malaysia. (Photo via MANILA BULLETIN) Col. Medel Aguilar, AFP spokesperson, said Casilao was “behind all the atrocities and crimes” committed by...
Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB) Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, April 18, called for an investigation, in aid of legislation, into the proposed merger of the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP). In Senate Resolution No. (SR) 570,...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In the perspective of the evangelist John, Nicodemus is a figure who little by little comes out of darkness — the realm of evil, untruth, and ignorance — into the light, none other than Jesus, the Light of the world (3:19; 8:12). In their conversation, Jesus reverses the...
Barangay Ginebra’s tough Game 4 loss not only denied the defending champion a 3-1 series lead but also became a huge spoiler to Christian Standhardinger’s special night. *BPC jinx? Christian Standhardinger struggles in Game 4 with only 10 points and three rebounds although he has nine assists...
Benchmark yields for short-term loans rose anew forcing the Bureau of the Treasury to partially borrow. At Monday's auction of Treasury bills on April 17, the national government raised a total of P9.175 billion, below the P15 billion program. Demand across then board reached P19.825 billion...
FROM THE MARGINS Opening a door often leads to new rooms and many other doors. The Tulay sa Pag-unlad, Inc. (TSPI), a pioneer of the Philippine microfinance industry, opened a door that led to many microfinance institutions (MFIs) also opening doors of opportunities to millions of poor Filipinos....
REFLECTIONS TODAY The week following Easter is devoted to reflection on the fundamental sacrament of the Church: Baptism. The Gospel reading is taken from Jesus’ nocturnal encounter with Nicodemus during which Jesus explains “birth” to the Kingdom of God. Nicodemus represents Torah-observant...
Barangay Ginebra big man Christian Standhardinger ran away with the Davco Best Player of the Conference award while TNT reinforcement Rondae Hollis-Jefferson edged Justin Brownlee for the Coins.PH Best Import plum in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday, April 16. *Christian Standhardinger...
Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual has called for more investments in high value products to arrest the worrisome decline in the country’s exports. Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo E. Pascual The DTI chief pointed out to the 18.1 percent decline in the country’s merchandize...
Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) A ranking congressman expressed confidence that the national government will receive bigger cash dividends from the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) after its planned merger with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP)....
HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRIPEVINE: OUR NEW ABNORMAL More than 50,000 Filipino seafarers, who are gainfully employed by European shipping lines, must have heaved a collective sigh of relief two weeks ago. In a nutshell, the report of the European Commission extending the recognition of seafarer’s...
