WHEN your vote becomes merchandise, you become the merchandise. A grandmother in rural Bohol opens a brown envelope and finds ₱10,000 cash inside. Her monthly
Category: Opinion
. . . . . an antagonistic air . . . . .
THE feeling of nostalgia dominated Short Cuts’ inner self the past week. Three events transpired that caused memories of his past rushing back to his
Abundant harvest but few laborers
THAT gospel episode where Christ appointed 72 other disciples and sent them to places where Christ intended to visit (cfr. Lk 10,1-12.17-20) reminds us that
Oath-taking, an amusing event
IT was supposed to be a solemn affair, where newly elected officials took their oaths – before their constituents – and made plenty of promises
A council of equals
IN a political climate often marred by partisanship and polarization, City Vice Mayor Estanislao “Eslao” Alviola’s declaration of a new, “open Council” signals a bold
“I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven”
TREMENDOUS words of Christ addressed to Peter! (cfr. Mt 16,19) If we would just pause for a while and savor the implications of those words
Kinabuhi Ko, Ampingan Ko:
A Song of Faith and Inspiration
(Mental Health Management Protocol)
INSPIRATIONAL music can be used for many purposes. Listening to upbeat music can help people feel less stressed and happier. In difficult times, they provide
Reality bites
A CANDIDATE for kagawad handily won the election but with a hefty cost. Per his estimate, he spent a total of almost 20 million pesos.
A Silent Crisis
LAST June 10, 2025, a man was found hanging from a tree in Lower Cantil-e, Dumaguete City—a heartbreaking scene that has become all too familiar
Special Reflections
CAN you imagine that there are some benefits from keeping old newspaper clippings? I mean my old previously published columns from almost 50 years ago.