STRONG
The thought of Emelita, an indigenous woman, and mother of 11, who came to visit me on Christmas Day, has not left me yet....
The Heart of the Carousel
Carousel, the musical, is a testament to the triumph of the spirit and a story of the innate goodness of the human person. Hence,...
Soulful Cuyo
For quite a time last week, Cuyo Island was in a proverbial aquarium as the world’s eyes were focused on twin celebrations happening in...
Our Lady of Cuyo
On the eve (August 27) of the grand fiesta of island-town Cuyo, Bishop Pabillo, as the current bishop of the northern part of Palawan...
DAMANG-DAMA
(My Homily on the Occasion of the Inauguration of Newly-Elected Officials in Palawan) Napag-utusan lang po ako na magsermon ngayon. Out of respect po sa...
Balancing in Palawan
Recently, due to functions incumbent on my profession, I was able to make two trips to the Calamianes Islands in a span of just...
An Open Letter to Governor-Elect Dennis M. Socrates
Dear Governor-elect Dennis, Peace. While you are a son of your father, the legendary Governor Badong Socrates, you would also be the first to admit that...
Politically speaking
In 2004, Barack Obama delivered the opening remarks in Boston, Massachusetts for the Democratic Convention… and he went on to become the President of...
Much ado about the Interview
Give it to the lady and her team for coming up with a show as a way to assist the citizenry in discerning our...
Basic or be sick
After more than a month of the monstrous havoc brought about by the super typhoon "Odette", our place is still without electricity. There is...
Crises on Christmas
"Parang hindi po Pasko, Father." I could not help but agree with this comment of one of my parishioners. I imagine that this is...
MARITES
I vehemently react to “Marites”. This is supposed to be a beautiful name for a woman. Currently though, it has become a way to derogate...
