Disaster relief in a culture of empathy
WHEN I was working for government, there were a few calamities, even armed conflict, causing devastation on lives and livelihood. Disaster relief and rehabilitation...
Honor, excellence, and above all service
BY JAZMIN BANAL
THIS YEAR, university graduations in the United States had commencement speakers in the likes of Roger Federer, Maria Ressa, and Jerry Seinfeld....
Divorce as an option
IN AN interview with DZRH, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Spokesperson said: “Kapag merong isang abusive spouse hindi mo naman...
Fighting fake news
BEA ALONZO has had enough. The actress of more than 20 years is out to defend herself.
She filed three criminal complaints for cyber libel...
Motherhood
BY JAZMIN BANAL
I HAVE not given birth to anyone. I am supposed to be called, medically, nulliparous. Being in that category has its health...
Turn off that TV
CHILDREN are often encouraged to face-a-book and read. But have you ever wondered what is happening to their parents and idols, the manongs and the...
Moment of Totality
BY JAZMIN BANAL
“New moon on Monday”
(Duran Duran, 1983, track 2)
On April 8, there was a total solar eclipse, the Moon captivating the sky and...
Bohol, natural and beautiful
BY JAZMIN BANAL
BOHOL is beautiful. You can visit it several times and still appreciate its charm.
Last year, I realized it can be considered as more...
Kawomenan
“AMY”, often described by her friends as timid, left the check-in counter at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport with relief. Her older sister is...
Music is revolution
AT WHAT stage in your life did you start listening to music as an album, as a collection of songs producing a single, physical...