The challenge of Christian poverty
THE readings of Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter (Act 4,32-37 / Jn 3,7-15) somehow reminds us of two things: we need to live Christian poverty which demands all from us, and for...
Despicable standard
It's a disturbing reality that getting a decent job often requires a litany of credentials: a college degree, professional licenses, years of experience, and multiple clearances. Yet, to run for political office, including the...
BOC: P120-M worth smuggled agri-items foiled
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) reports about agricultural commodities illegally entering the country have remained unabetted. The BOC is at a loss for being shorthanded in foiling the entry of smuggled agri-products citing their...
It’s circus time
It baffles me that convicted criminals can run for public office and even secure high positions in government. It’s as if our watchdog agencies have turned a blind eye to this. When it comes...
Angels and men
WE have just celebrated the feast of the archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael (September 29). That of the Holy Guardian Angels is on October 2. It’s good that we pause and focus our attention...