Thieves could be freshly bathed
Atty. Vincent S. Isles As usual, motorcyclists from Ayala going to Capitol through Escario went forward, even as the traffic light at the Gorordo intersection went red. I stayed put, because I am generally…
Protecting the rights of criminals?
This morning, 60 km from the city, 8-year rape with (frustrated) homicide case; victim is now with her own family, we are still on our fourth prosecution witness. This afternoon,…
Sure things under the Duterte presidency
It was not Mar Roxas who lost; it was Philippine democracy and public accountability. Sure things under the Duterte presidency: 1. Ferdinand Marcos would be buried in the Libingan ng…
Learn rather than just get a grade
To my dear students: Don’t worry so much that I only give you just 3.0 or 2.5 or 2.0. Years from now, or even just next semester, it won’t matter.…
Two years too long?
We were at the Suman House at Clarin, Misamis Occidental. In the horizon we could see the mountains of Misamis, the same mountains which are a home to those who…
Daily Examination of Conscience
I happen to come across this daily examination of conscience from my olden days, hahaha: Proper Use of Time Did I prepare a to-do list before going to sleep the…
Vince-Kath tale is VAWC tale
Okay, I’ve read the entire Vince-Kath tale, from start to part 11. I’m sorry to the fans of Vince, but my understanding of the psychological profiles of VAWC (Violence Against…
Getting innovative with the Mass
Is it just me, or is there really an increasing number of priests who are getting innovative with the Mass? The Mass that I knew as a child was formulaic,…
If I die today, how would you remember me?
A friend’s funeral is always a time to reflect on one’s life. I was personally introduced to the late Ms. Portia Doroy Dacalos only in November 2014, when I was…
3rd post from the center post (911 blues)
Tuesday last week and yesterday, I had opportunities to test the 911 system touted by supporters of this administration as a concrete success.