Rainy days and floods
These are rainy days and we do not know how many people are well prepared for it this new year. We have seen the devastation of many farms that were hit by the floods....
Looking ahead: A hopeful start to 2025 for the Philippines
As the clock strikes midnight and we usher in 2025, Filipinos across the archipelago are once again reminded of the resilience and optimism that define us as a people. The past year has been...
Expectations for 2025
The year 2025 looms ahead like an unfinished painting—sketched outlines, but uncertain colors. From where we sit, the Philippines stands at a crossroads with old wounds and fresh dilemmas. My take? Unless we learn...
Safety year
Safeness is certainly the best policy amid the tumultuous revelry in welcoming the New Year. This is the concern that pushes various government agencies into a no-nonsense campaign against all forms of harmful merrymaking...
“Of his fullness we all have received, and grace for grace”
THESE are words of John the Baptist that refer to our basic relationship with Christ. (cfr. Jn 1,16) Yes, let’s be clear about this basic truth about ourselves. We have received the fullness of...
Hopefully, a breakout year for public service in 2025
Working in government is more than just a job; it is a calling to serve the public and contribute to the greater good. This noble pursuit demands unwavering dedication, integrity, and a steadfast commitment...