THE new year doesn’t arrive all at once. It doesn’t burst in at midnight with fireworks and bold resolutions. In a city like ours, it
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Christmas today
ONCE again, it’s Christmas time, and the Christian world begins its familiar countdown of anticipation—lanterns glowing along the streets, carols floating through the air, and
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Weird timing?
SOMETIMES nature doesn’t knock — it storms, it quakes, it tears through the fragile masks we’ve built and shows us what’s underneath. In the Philippines,
Future cut short
IN the October 19 issue of a local paper, a short news article caught my attention — a report on the sharp rise in adolescent
Seeds of Legacy
I WAS casually scrolling through Facebook when a short post made me stop and really pay attention. It was about Apl.de.Ap—the world-renowned Filipino member of
Fighting back?
JUST recently, we Dumagueteños were jolted by a mild but unsettling earthquake. It was short, and thankfully, no major damage was reported in our city.
Smart people and scammers
A FEW days ago, I was inside a local coffee shop when I couldn’t help but listen to an animated tête-à-tête at the next table.
Faith confronting corruption
IN an age where moral compromise has become the currency of power, the ancient wisdom of Scripture feels startlingly relevant. St. Paul’s words to the