The breath in Pentecost
May 23, 2026
The gospel of the Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us of that part where Christ breathed on the apostles and gave them the breath of God in a way that was new and was greater than the breath
The gospel of the Mass on the Solemnity of Pentecost reminds us of that part where Christ breathed on the apostles and gave them the breath of God in a way that was new and was greater than the breath
A report by credit insights firm TransUnion has found that fraud losses in the Philippines last year were far lower than global levels, although the country recorded a higher-than-average rate of cases, which indicates that scams here are driven more
We can somehow draw this conclusion after reading that gospel episode where Christ asked Peter three times whether he, Peter, truly loved Christ. (cfr. Jn 21,15-19) After Peter assured Christ that he indeed loved Christ, Christ proceeded to describe the
It has been a hot summer so far, and with an El Niño expected this year, we may have to deal with the heat a bit more than usual. To make matters worse, it is looking like we will also
Energy officials warned of the possibility of more rotating brownouts later this year as a looming strong El Niño threatens to strain the country’s power supply further, leading to additional yellow and red alerts. A yellow alert indicates that available
That’s when whatever causes us pain, suffering and sorrow is referred and united to the saving passion, death and resurrection of Christ. That sorrow, though always with some bitterness, would also assume the flavor of sweetness, something that is not
The National Commission of Senior Citizens reminded government offices, financial institutions, and private establishments to recognize the digital National Senior Citizens ID (NSCID) as valid proof of identity for elderly Filipinos, allowing them to continue receiving discounts, value-added tax exemptions,
To complete the statement, it’s only with God when we can be right and do right. That’s the ideal condition of our life here on earth, and we should just do everything to pursue that goal which would mean our
The Philippines has been identified by Nomura Global Markets Research as among the 50 countries most vulnerable to a surge in food prices if energy and fertilizer costs remain elevated amid the Middle East conflict and if the coming El
Bacolod City’s recent push toward a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) program has sparked growing public concern across local communities, civil society networks, environmental advocates, professionals, faith leaders, and ordinary Bacolodnons. What began as technical discussions within government circles has now become a
Gilas Pilipinas Women U18 waltzed into their second straight win in the FIBA U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, overpowering Singapore, 83-53, on Wednesday at the STI West Negros University Gym in Bacolod City. The young Filipinas remained unscathed with
• THERESA MAE DULMAN Concessionaires at this year’s Bacolod Chicken Inasal Festival generated a total of P3,285,047 in sales across three designated venues, marking an increase of nearly P1 million from the P2.3 million recorded the previous year. Bacolod City
• THERESA MAE DULMAN A 42-year-old former convict was sent back behind bars after police seized P2,584,000 worth of suspected shabu during a drug sting in Purok Malipayon, Barangay 12, Bacolod City, yesterday afternoon, June 5. Police identified the suspect
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Dumaguete City government donated three outboard motors (OBMs) to the Coast Guard District Southern Visayas (CGDSV), a move expected to enhance the Philippine Coast Guard’s operational readiness and maritime response capabilities in the region. The
This is the worst condition that we can find ourselves in, the very opposite of what is truly ideal for us. Instead of being connected and engaged to others, especially to God first, we choose to be on our own.
• GILBERT P. BAYORAN The Department of Education in the Negros Island Region (DepEd-NIR) has recorded 443,884 enrollees in public schools across the region as of June 4, covering learners from kindergarten to senior high school. DepEd-NIR spokesperson Almyr Caezar