MAO BA?

Editorial 12/22/2016

‘NAGING BATO PA’ Police generals and regional directors were supposed to receive hefty Christmas bonuses from the government. But a day after announcing the bonuses, Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said the…

Taking time

Sofia Aliño Logarta 12/21/2016

If, as Herod we fill our lives with things, and again with things, if we consider ourselves unimportant that we must fill every moment of our lives with action, when will we have the time to make…

Options

Editorial 12/18/2016

The distribution of condoms in schools isn’t as alarming as the Church and its allies make it out to be, though it does represent a more proactive government finally implementing the Reproductive Health Act on the grassroots…

Rains fail to stop throng of devotees

Nestle L. Semilla 12/11/2016

YESTERDAY’S heavy rains did not stop hordes of devotees of the Our Lady of Guadalupe from joining the annual procession in honor of the Patroness of Cebu. Devotees, who attended the hour-long procession were estimated to reach…

MAO BA?

Editorial 12/11/2016

DEAN’S LISTER It seems being a dean’s lister is not as simple as getting the minimum grade requirement for the academic recognition. For a northern Cebu school, for instance, it also takes initiative and guts on the…

Kaye Abad and Paul Jake Castillo wed in Cebu

Apple Ta-as 12/10/2016

ACTRESS Kaye Abad tied the knot with her Cebuano fiancé, the former “PBB” housemate Paul Jake Castillo, in a wedding ceremony held at the Chapel of San Pedro Calungsod last Friday, Dec. 9. The two Kapamilya stars…

Grim reaper country

Jason A. Baguia 12/09/2016

The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the 1987 Philippine Constitution are quite compatible in terms of their treatment of the question of capital punishment. The Charter, promulgated after Filipinos overthrew the dictator Ferdinand Marcos, held in…

NO STATE-SPONSORED KILLINGS

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Izobelle T. Pulgo, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 12/08/2016

Human rights and church leaders in Cebu expressed dismay over the joint report by the Senate committees on justice and human rights, and public order and dangerous drugs that declared that the government has nothing to do,…

Learning about heritage from George Town

Jobers R. Bersales 11/30/2016

I missed the turnover ceremonies for a number of heritage churches in Cebu, including that of the Metropolitan Cathedral that the National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) last week due to a busy schedule. I would…

Thousands join Birhen de la Regla procession in Lapu

Norman V. Mendoza 11/19/2016

Around ten thousand devotees of the Our Lady of the Rule joined the procession in honor of Lapu-Lapu City’s patron saint yesterday afternoon. The procession followed after the 3 p.m. Mass officiated by Fr. Bogie Cabrera at…

MAO BA? DEVIL IN THE CHURCH

Editorial 11/19/2016

DEVIL IN THE CHURCH Satan appeared before a small town congregation. Everyone started screaming and running for the front church door, trampling each other in a frantic effort to get away. Soon everyone was gone except for…

Repackaging the Church’s teachings

Atty. Ruphil F. Bañoc 11/03/2016

Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:28 New International Version). Freedom of…

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