Opinion Archives - Page 14 of 125

How Paul treated women

April 1, 2026

During Women’s Month, some people say that Paul made women second class citizens because of certain difficult passages in his letters. Yet when we read the New Testament carefully, we see a different picture.

Tren! Boda!: Sights, Sounds & Tales of The Past

April 1, 2026

For us Baby Boomers who grew up in the sugarlands of Negros, the familiar sights and sounds of steam and diesel trains still stir a deep, almost sacred nostalgia. Childhood was measured not by clocks but by whistles.

Avoiding bad study habits

March 27, 2026

The school year is finally coming to an end, which means that finals are also imminent. To many, especially for college students, they refer to this as “hell week” since this would involve several requirements, activities, and examinations for them to undertake.

Why beards are now so popular

March 27, 2026

You might not have noticed, but in many places around the world these days, you see more men wearing beards, including yours truly. In the United States, beards were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, but the clean-shaven look became popular in the 20th century—up until the 2010s, in fact.

2 Ws

March 25, 2026

In the media reporting of events and occurrences, the 5Ws (+ an H) are important.

When Jesus elevated women

March 25, 2026

March is Women’s Month, a time to recognize the dignity, strength, and contribution of women in society and in the church.

Nonoy Gadó Jalandoni: Sugar Planter, Industrialist, Philanthropist & Servant of God

March 25, 2026

In the fertile plains of La Castellana, Negros Occidental, where vast sugarcane fields sway beneath the tropical sun and the scent of molasses often drifts across quiet rural roads, the life of Edgardo “Nonoy Gadó” Jalandoni stands as a remarkable testament to vision, industry, compassion, and unwavering faith.

Calm before the fuel storm

March 23, 2026

Amid the escalating Iran and Israel-US conflict, Filipinos carry on with remarkable calm. Life hums along (school runs, market visits, Zumba sessions) unchanged, save for the telltale queues at gas stations a day before fuel prices spike.

Games children play

March 20, 2026

PC games, console, and mobile games.

A warm welcome to spring

March 20, 2026

After a ghastly winter, complete with a polar vortex that dumped tons of snow and inflicted us with subarctic temperatures, spring has finally arrived. And not a moment too soon.