Every day, when we wake up, see the new light of day and acknowledge that we are still alive, we become better, more aware, more alert and more fulfilled people if we affirm our personal worth and dignity as human persons and give thanks to the Creator. Few people are aware
August 13, 2026
At no other time has the Philippines faced such a moral crisis and challenge to its integrity as a nation. Government officials, civil society and child protectors are challenged to take a stronger moral and social stand against the ever-spreading proliferation of crimes against children, especially over the internet. It is
August 8, 2026
The world is again facing a huge spike in oil prices and shortages of fertilizer and other oil-based commodities that are worsening world hunger and driving thousands more poor people to starvation in Africa as Iran continues to attack shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and block oil tankers. Twenty percent
July 31, 2026
There has been widespread debate and publicity in the wake of the shocking shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City on June 22, 2026, that left three students dead and 20 others injured. We extend our prayers and condolences to their families and stand in solidarity with the
June 30, 2026
The latest United Nations report on the thousands of children killed, maimed, violated and abused in conflict areas worldwide was released last week. If we don’t tell the truth about these violations and act on them, these serious crimes will continue to be committed and go unpunished. As Jesus of Nazareth
June 25, 2026
No person has had so much influence and power over so many high-ranking world figures — politicians, royalty, businessmen, members of the Silicon Valley elite, even foreign intelligence officers — than the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. So much so that it defies explanation. The United States Department of Justice has so
June 11, 2026
The strong and clear challenge posed by Pope Leo XIV in his first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas (Magnificent Humanity),” is declaring the sacred value of every human life. It’s a strong statement of moral value that asserts the dignity and rights of every person. It comes at a time when people, especially
June 9, 2026
There is chaos in the Philippine Senate, a once-revered chamber of Congress where the rule of law was established and upheld. Now, its reputation has been tarnished after shots were fired there and Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, former president Rodrigo Duterte’s first police chief and primary enforcer of his bloody
June 3, 2026
The Filipino family is revered worldwide for its many values, its unity, and the mutually supportive and harmonious love between parents and children. Such a family has wise Filipino parents who have respectful, positive and caring relationships with their children. They neither dominate nor neglect their children. They are not punishers
May 23, 2026
On April 24, historical researcher Dana Lee made at the Manila Elks Club in Makati City a presentation on the history — and current situation — of the thousands of teenage girls and young women who were abducted and forced into sex slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army from 1932 to
May 16, 2026
There are times when the challenges of daily life sadden and discourage us, even when we are doing our very best to serve and help the needy. Many believers find encouragement in the inspiring words of Jesus of Nazareth. He said to not lose heart, but to have a stronger conviction
May 8, 2026