Opinion Archives - Page 6 of 111

We eat ‘weeds’

January 22, 2026

In 1988, I traveled to the United States for the first time after qualifying as one of the five members of the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange Team representing Rotary International District 3850.

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

January 16, 2026

For Filipinos, reunion is more than just a gathering. It is a sacred occasion, a time when families gather, hearts reconnect, and memories are made.

Are we doing enough for our children?

January 15, 2026

With the brand-new year off to a fresh start, we cannot help mulling and thinking about multifarious things.

Climate change is real!

January 15, 2026

Climate change is real! This is a simple yet profound statement that opens a conversation that is urgently needed in today’s world.

Weather watch

January 14, 2026

A weather-related report from Hong Kong caught my attention early this week. The report said the special administrative region of China is expecting a temperature drop to 11 degrees Celsius for a few days.

Food Security: Now a priority program in NegOcc

January 14, 2026

Food security is not merely an economic concern for Negros Occidental—it is a moral, social, and historical imperative.

Following God’s way

January 14, 2026

On Jan. 6, the Christian calendar is marked as Epiphany. It is the celebration of the visit of the Magi to the child Jesus.

Another year limps off the stage

January 11, 2026

It’s that time of year again. The time when everyone walks around chanting, ‘Happy New Year’ to everyone they meet. Sometimes, I join in and toss a greeting or two, mostly to people I know. But this year, I really don’t feel like it.

Tubong-tubong

January 11, 2026

It is both a privilege and an honor to serve as a regular columnist for this paper, made possible through the encouragement and trust of my fellow Centralian and good friend, Allen Del Carmen.

Under threat

January 11, 2026

As we celebrated the season reminding us of the birth of Jesus, I was also disturbed with recent reports I came across that showed the continuing grave threat to the faith associated with Christmas.

We eat ‘weeds’

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

Are we doing enough for our children?

Climate change is real!

Weather watch

Food Security: Now a priority program in NegOcc

Following God’s way

Another year limps off the stage

Tubong-tubong

Under threat

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