CHURCHES, particularly during Masses and other congregational gatherings, are spaces for worship, reflection, and community. For many, these events are a refuge from the stress
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Think Wisely
AS election season draws near, the air is filled with a sense of anticipation, excitement, and uncertainty. Voters are given the power to shape the
Dark side of Valentine’s Day
LAST Friday (February 14) was Valentine’s Day. Traditionally, this day is often viewed as a celebration of love, filled with heartfelt gestures, chocolates, flowers, and
Beyond the Ballot
SCROLLING on Facebook, reading the updates, and watching videos of election-related content (whether about national ongoings or Dumaguete happenings), all I can muster is a
Lunar New Year and the Environment
LAST Wednesday (January 29), the Chinese among us, and even many Filipinos, celebrated the Lunar New Year. Similar to our New Year, this is also
“Ang Tigulang”
I WAS ordering take-out food in one of the city’s restaurants inside the mall when a female elderly came in. She was with two young
Never Give Up
I WAS reading an article published last Dec 22 from the Dumaguete MetroPost. It was about the townmate of my wife and a family friend,
Pilgrims of Hope
POPE Francis, the Holy Father has announced that 2025 is a Jubilee Year, which happens every 25 years. The 2025 Jubilee Year, a Holy Year
Dumaguete under siege by online scammers
ONLINE scams have caused significant financial loss and emotional distress for many residents of Dumaguete, including my friends and relatives. Recently, two people in my
Inspiring global faith and local generosity
IN A significant move for both the Catholic community and the Filipino diaspora, Pope Francis has appointed Father Romeo Duetao Convocar as the new bishop