Tag: Iloilo Opinion news

IN OUR political exchanges, especially in these days of electoral campaigning, we should see to it that while it is unavoidable to disagree on some issues, we should try to avoid being disagreeable with one another. We should keep our political exchanges at the level of charity. That way, we would maintain our humanity, let […]

WILLIAM Wordsworth’s poem, “The Rainbow” speaks of profound paradox, “The child is the father of the man.” It is a verity that a person is the product of his beliefs, habits and behavior learned and developed from babyhood. What a child learns most often determines his future. A grader poem says, “In the heart of […]

“I am a teacher. It’s how I define myself. A good teacher isn’t someone who gives the answers out to their kids but is understanding of needs and challenges and gives tools to help other people succeed. That’s the way I see myself, so whatever it is that I will do eventually after politics, it’ll […]

By: Zeidrick-J Cudilla JAPANESE elements in the city hastened to escape from the city of Iloilo to avoid confrontation with the American occupiers. While some fought to the very end trying to defend the beleaguered city, majority did not risk their lives, knowing that they will still be overpowered by the combined forces of the […]

WE need to be clear about this fundamental truth about ourselves. We are still being created by God. Our creation is still ongoing. Our creation is still in the making. This time though, our creation involves our cooperation. If we review the story of the creation of the world (cfr. Gen 1,1-2,1), we will notice […]

IN THE discussions on the fate of the Philippine sugar industry that is facing the impending liberalization of international trade, I cited last week the proposal of Senator Miguel Zubiri. It is well-known that he is a strong supporter of the industry considering that his family is rooted in it. Although from Negros, his family […]

By: Reyshimar Arguelles NOWADAYS, you can’t talk about human rights without triggering a Marcos apologist or generally anyone who sees nothing wrong with the administration’s peace and order agenda. There’s no question that President Duterte steamrolled into power on a platform that’s partly inspired by the Death Wish films, with Duterte himself being the magnum-totting […]

Dear Editor: WE WRITE regarding the news story headlined, “Duterte claims all priests are ‘stupid’.” Such direct statements coming from the highest executive of the land will definitely warrant a reaction from no less than the Church’s followers. The chief executive should not work under the guise of personal opinion as an excuse since he […]

THE Latin expression means “he was subject to them,” or “he was obedient to them.” This is lifted from the gospel of St. Luke (2,51) in that episode where the child Jesus was lost and then found in the temple. In the concluding part of that episode, Mary, the mother, asked the child, “Why did […]

LET ME clarify this matter first. I write only for The Daily Guardian (https://thedailyguardian.net) for print and online media and, purely online, for www.thebacolodherald.com. Any other commentary material in other publications using my name is a fake, a deception and is criminally liable for identity theft. Last week I cited reports that there are thousands […]

“My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.” – Mitch Hedberg WE should pay attention to what the authorities in charge of our water supply are saying now that  El Niño phenomenon is again wreaking havoc in many areas in the Philippines. If they are saying that water level in our […]

CRITICS and supporters of the president and his senatorial slate cannot deny that the latest pulse asia and social weather stations surveys have seen two of the Presidents most iconic candidates catapult to the winning circle. Former Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and former Philippine National Police and Corrections Chief Roland […]