THE recent passage of the Absolute Divorce Bill in the Philippines by the House of Representatives marks a significant shift in the country’s approach to
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Divorce is not the solution
ON May 22, 2024, the House of Representatives approved House Bill 9349 reinstituting absolute divorce in the country. The bill named Absolute Divorce Act, had
When nurturers turn cruel
I WAS reading a foreign-based newspaper and came across a news story about a New York mother who is facing child endangerment charges after police
Father’s Day
JUST a few days ago, my Facebook feed was crammed with Mother’s Day greetings and photos. A few weeks from now, another traditional celebration will
Combatting El Niño and farmer decline
IN A recent news from the PNA, it was reported that damage to crops and other agricultural losses in Negros Oriental reached over PHP541 million
“Father Justin”
I WAS scouring the internet for fresh materials that I could use in my column when I came across a website named “indy100.com”. It’s a
Remembering Very Rev. Fr. Geremvit Inoferio Truno:
A Tribute to a Life of Service and Compassion
THE sudden passing of Very Reverend Father Geremvit Inoferio Truno, aged 58, Rector of Saint Joseph Seminary College, has deeply saddened many. He departed on
Negros Island Region: Bane or Boon?
THE proposal for the creation of the Negros Island Region (NIR) has stirred considerable debate and controversy. While proponents argue for the potential benefits, a