The fifth magi

Francis B. Ongkingco 12/16/2016

Their names were: Balthasar, Melchor and Gaspar.” Jamie’s mother read. “Why are they called magi, Mommy?” “It also means a wise man, honey.” She gently closed the Bible. “And after visiting Jesus in the manger, they gave…

Untwinkling

Francis B. Ongkingco 12/09/2016

Twinkle, twinkle, little star! How I wonder what you are. Up above the clouds so high. Like a diamond in the sky!” As you read the lines, the song’s creative melody begins playing in your childlike heart.…

‘Tok-Hang’ in Bethlehem

Radel Paredes 11/26/2016

There’s one Filipino Christmas decor that used to be ubiquitous: the cheap cardboard pop-up belen (nativity scene) you can just buy from any sari-sari store. We used to buy one to place under the Christmas tree (usually…

Pagara to battle tough Ghanaian in PP39 card

Glendale G. Rosal 10/21/2016

After a painful defeat last July in the United States, ALA Boxing Gym’s stalwart, “Prince” Albert Pagara returns to the ring against a tough foe in the undercard of Pinoy Pride 39: IBF World Jr. Flyweight championships…

The gratitude of birds

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 10/08/2016

Years ago, I wrote this poem entitled “Thank You.” To think that I owe you my deepest thanks, And I have done nothing except sit here, As though expecting someone to appear Suddenly, on the path between…

Spotlight on the suffering

Jason A. Baguia 09/23/2016

I would like to start this edition by congratulating Ador Vincent Mayol, Cebu Daily News (CDN) senior reporter, on being adjudged print and online reporter of the year at the recent Globe Media Excellence Awards. Ador is…

“Do Sorry”

Francis B. Ongkingco 09/02/2016

A mother came to me saying that she was amused how her son asked her if he could “do sorry” for something wrong he had done. “I immediately corrected his wrong grammar, Father,” she explained. “Oh, did…

Drug war saints

Jason A. Baguia 08/26/2016

(First of two parts) The year was 96 AD. The place: the isle of Patmos in Greece. It was a Sunday. Saint John, traditionally known as the disciple whom Jesus loved, was an old man. In an…

‘Sorryful’

Francis B. Ongkingco 08/05/2016

Mommy, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry…,” Craig cried out. “Eeeasy, young man! I haven’t even said something and you’re already saying ‘sorry’,” his mom removed her kitchen apron and dried her hands with it. “I’m sorry,…

There’s something about Martha

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 07/16/2016

In 1618, the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez painted “Christ in the House of Martha and Mary.” The work, done in oil on canvas, depicts two women in the kitchen, one young, the other elderly. The young woman,…

Strong heart

Loreen Sarmiento 07/09/2016

I wouldn’t be surprised if my electrocardiogram (ECG) results would show I have ischemia – a condition where there is inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles. The advice…

The sinful woman

Simeon Dumdum Jr. 06/11/2016

As a teenager, I heard of two sisters who had come to live in our town, and who people said were prostitutes. I grew up in a quiet rural environment, with practically no contact with urban centers.…

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