In a world often dazzled by surface beauty, Jade Lyn Buenavides stands as a living symbol of profound growth and resilience. She weaves together her academic pursuits with the sparkle of pageantry. Her journey transcends the traditional path of a beauty queen, showcasing a compelling blend of intellectual rigor and poised
April 17, 2024
Growing up in Iloilo, similes were “as common as dirt” in our daily conversations. It was almost “like watching paint dry”–an inevitable part of life that you got used to. I learned to appreciate the beauty of similes from my parents, almost “as soon as I could walk and talk.” My
April 15, 2024
Campus journalism has evolved into a powerful force in school communities in the digital age, giving students a forum to express their ideas, disseminate news, and encourage activism and responsibility. The days of waiting weeks, even months, for the publication of the school newspaper are long gone. With the speed of
April 12, 2024
HUMANITY has always been fascinated and in awe of the vastness of the universe. It addresses some of our deepest existential concerns and is the area where philosophy, science, and spirituality frequently meet. The age-old query at the center of all of this is: Are we alone in the universe? When
April 10, 2024
As we commemorate the Fall of Bataan this April 9, I invite you to review with me the complex web of the history and heroism of our people. This pivotal day reminds us to pause, contemplate, and act in the midst of the present issues on sovereignty disputes, economic uncertainties, and
April 9, 2024
The appeal of science and technology is not just a job route for many of us who grew up in the period of brilliant science fiction and saw the birth of the digital age; it is a calling that mirrors the adventures and discoveries we dreamed of as kids. This feeling
April 8, 2024
In my twenty-one years as an educator of a sectarian school, I have journeyed through the evolving landscape of Catholic education, guided by the compass of my Jesuit formation. This has not been solitary. It has been shared with my family, deeply rooted in Catholic education, from my daughters’ and niece’s
April 6, 2024
As my daughter Parvane Mae Lagon approaches her 26th year this Friday, April 5, a reflection wave washes over me. Watching her grow, transform, and mature into the remarkable person she is today has been nothing short of witnessing grace undeserved and the embodiment of Magis in its concrete form. Her
April 5, 2024
In Philippine traditional politics, the early bird does not just catch the worm; it builds a nest on every street corner, billboard space, and social media newsfeed available. Yes, it is election season again—or rather, the pre-pre-election season, where politicians start their subtle yet blatant courtship of voters more than a
April 1, 2024
Metaphors came as quickly to me as breathing when I was a kid in Iloilo. My parents’ stories taught me that “the moon was a shy maiden” concealed by “the night’s curtain” and that “the sun was a fiery warrior” who, at dawn, conquered the sky. As much more than a
March 31, 2024
On this Huwebes Santo, also known as Maundy Thursday, March 28, the dawn will bring a sense of renewal to all as it marks the beginning of the Paschal Triduum, the most solemn portion of Holy Week. This is more than only a chance to observe church rituals; it is a
March 28, 2024
