Stewardship of the Earth By S. Bill Jimenez “HUMANITY is sitting on a ticking time bomb. If the vast majority of the world’s scientists 
are right, we have just ten years to avert a major catastrophe that could send our entire planet into a tail-spin of epic destruction involving extreme…

It’s the Filipino character? By Fr. Roy Cimagala AMID the pain and misery in the aftermath of Typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng, images of victims waist-deep in water or huddled in makeshift shelters but still managing to smile have warmed many hearts all over the world. An American asked: “What’s in…

Positive Words By S. Bill Jimenez Positive words. Wonderful words. Powerful words. Positive and wonderful words are powerful. They inspire and do much good. Most of us, if not all, are guilty at one time or another of the improper and slipshod use of words. Our gnawing remorse cannot undo…

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH BILL & THE PRESIDENTIABLES By LOVENIA P NACES Associate Professor Department of Religious Studies Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro City The Reproductive Health Bill (HB5043) hugs the headlines again recently because Noynoy Aquino and Gilbert Teodoro stood by their principles regarding the need to curve population growth in…

Thank God for Laughter S. Bill Jimenez Blessed are those who laugh, for they use a powerful tool to overcome life’s troubles. The Lord Jesus tells us: “Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows; but cheer up, for I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Risibility, the…

Dear Senior Citizens By S. Bill Jimenez Beloved Fellow Senior Citizens: How are you? Congratulations for reaching this glorious stage in your life. I hope and pray that you are all fine and active. May you be alive with faith, hope, and love. There seems to be stigma on getting…

LovEmail to the Filipino Youth By S. Bill Jimenez Minamahal kong mga Kabataan: I take this opportunity to write you and express my hope and faith in your capacities and latent potentials for greatness. Our national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, who dedicated his earliest work to the Filipino youth, confidently…

Anakbanua (Unan tekap na anlong ya Ipikon Pangasinan) TAN PINMAWIL ka ed nanlapuan – dia’d sinubula’y daan ya dalam bangta panon mon angoba’y dalin no iner dinmabuk ira’y baknang tan kabulenga’y anakbanua? panon mon lakapen so amian ya amaugip ed amagaan tan narasan ya kamarerua da? uliran labat la’y angarian…

What’s in a name? Teofilo By Erwin dela Rosa Teofilo is such a loving name. Teo is a contraction from “theo”, which means God. Filo is from “philos” meaning love of God. A couple of weeks ago, sis Melba, a blessed single from Bantog, Asingan, Pangasinan, who owns a prayer…

Our duty to others (Contributed by Nida Rofe) –  “All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them.” –     Matt. 12 This is a wonderfully comprehensive rule of action. It bids us consider the interests of others as well as our own….