“Rape is a most grave offense against the dignity of women, a violation of body and spirit, a trauma hard to erase,” the supreme pontiff said in his message during the visit in the Philippines. The Pope Francis himself said…
Category: Standpoint
Speak Up
Freedom of expression — this is something that people today value and exercise. Yet, there are some who blatantly abuse this freedom, not caring about the impact and effect of their expression will be. It will be easy enough to…
Mr. Ube News: Not The @TXTFIRE Alert Service Provider That You’re Looking For
Be careful on what you’re subscribing to. My line of work obliged me to be updated on what’s happening around Metro Manila, especially FIRE incidents. So when I learned about TXTFIRE Philippines, I immediately subscribed my mobile number for fire…
@pldtHOME: A Customer’s Greatest Failure
The Philippine Long Distance Company (PLDT) never failed to irritate its clients. If only I have other choice of DSL line in our area, I wouldn’t subscribe to them. First, they automatically create an advance billing, even if you haven’t…
The Right Against Self-Incrimination
“I invoke my right against self-incrimination.” These are the only words that are expected to come out of Janet Napoles’ mouth when she appears at the Senate inquiry on the pork barrel scam on November 7. (Photo credit to the…
Should The Philippine Government Apologize?
Three Years after the Manila hostage crisis that resulted in 8 fatalities and many wounded, the Hong Kong government is still adamantly demanding an apology from the Philippine president. It has threatened to impose sanctions if a presidential apology is…
The Real Cost Of Rising Prices Associated With Higher Education
In the wake of the dramatic health care modifications associated with Obamacare, it is easy to forget about the Obama Administration’s promises concerning education reform. The Huffington Post article “Obama Education Promises Face Rocky Path Forward” reminds us of the…
A Call and A Challenge To Conserve Water
While reading this, you might left your faucet open. Kindly, turned it off first. Imagine, if you’re so thirsty but when you tried to get water from the faucet, you just squeezed a drop. Can you cook without water? Can…
Pay Your Taxes First Before You Complain
Taxes. Just the mere mention of that word makes the working man cringe. After slaving away for hours each day, he comes home with a salary that has been greatly reduced by withholding taxes. He buys food for his family…