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
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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
Black Saturday in today’s world
AS Holy Week unfolds, one day stands out in particular — Black Saturday. It’s a day of waiting, mourning, and contemplation, positioned between the agony
Journey Inward
IN the hushed reverence of a Lenten morning, there is a palpable sense of anticipation. It’s a time when the earth begins to awaken from
Why do we wait?
RECENTLY, my Facebook feeds have been barraged with posts about the demise of one of Philippine cinema’s finest actresses — Ms. Jacklyn Jose. I am
Relevance of Holy Week
THE Holy Week is an annual tradition that is deeply ingrained in our culture, yet how much do we truly understand about its significance? As
Empowering Entrepreneurs
READING the newspapers is not always a welcome activity for me. What with the constant bombardment of news stories about raging wars in other countries,
Spiritual renewal
LAST February 14 wasn’t just Valentine’s Day. For many practicing Catholics, it was also Ash Wednesday. I’d like to write about it to remind those
Endings and Beginnings
WHEN I first heard that an established mall/department store here in Dumaguete was closing down for good, I didn’t believe it. I didn’t believe it