Новости за 19.02.2022

The numbers tell our story.

4.5. The number of decades Camella has been building homes, vertical villages, and townships for Filipino families––designed to be the places where their greatest dreams become real and their most significant memories are born.

For four and a half decades, we have reached farther across the country than any other property developer, creating homes and constructing tomorrows in whatever place our customers hope to live.

In those 45 years... Читать дальше...

REFLECTIONS TODAY

Lk 6:27-38

Jesus said to his disciples: “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic. Give to everyone who asks of you, and from the one who takes what is yours do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you. Читать дальше...

WORD ALIVE

FR. BEL SAN LUIS, SVD

A husband, who broke up with his wife, writes: “Dear Marietta… Words cannot express my deepest regret at having broken our marriage. Your absence leaves a void which no one else can fill. Please let’s start all over again. Signed: Your ever loving, forgiving Johnny.”

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A postscript (P.S.) follows: “Congratulations! I heard you won P20 million in the lotto.”  It’s not too difficult to discern the real motive behind the forgiving words of Johnny. Читать дальше...

THROUGH UNTRUE

Fr. Rolando V. dela Rosa, O.P.

In his essay “The Use and Abuse of History,” Friedrich Nietzsche claims that the “contented cow” is called such because it does not remember the past and it lives each moment without regrets. When you ask the cow why it is happy, the cow cannot answer because it immediately forgets the question. Nietzsche concludes that the power to forget, not the power to remember, is the necessary condition for happiness.

Oblivion seems bliss, indeed. Читать дальше...

PEACE-MAKER

Jose de Venecia Jr.
Former Speaker of the House

We remain hopeful that as long as Russia and the United States and its NATO allies are engaged in a dialogue, the dreaded war over Ukraine could be resolved without devastation and bloodshed.

As a humble advocate of diplomacy and dialogue, we are hopeful that Washington, Moscow, and the NATO countries continue to find a difficult but peaceful resolution to the mounting tensions in Eastern Europe, especially French... Читать дальше...

BETTER DAYS

Senator Sonny Angara

San Beda University recently held the fourth Edgardo J. Angara Memorial Public Lecture on Public Policy as part of its Venerable Bede discussion series. Conducted online and livestreamed, the lecture’s theme was on nurturing holistic health and well-being at home and in the workplace—a very timely topic, in light of the disruptions caused by the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

As I’ve written before, one of the major impacts of the pandemic is... Читать дальше...

February is the month of hearts and we take a break from talk on the pandemic, politics, and pollution with this reminder: Take care of your heart!

THE VIEW FROM RIZAL

Dr. Jun Ynares

The official campaign period of elective national positions in the May 2022 elections is now nearly two-weeks old. The official campaign period for elective positions at the local level will begin in just a little over a month.

Since the political pot started to heat up, it became clear that in this particular elections, social media is the propaganda battle-ground. It is what candidates will make most use of to win over the free-market/independent votes. Читать дальше...

The summer months are fast approaching, and we see light at the end of the tunnel as COVID alert levels are going down. Life in Metro Manila is slowly going back to normal and we all hope it continues. Perhaps a quick travel escape is now an opportunity for all of us to do since it is not only for leisure but also for our wellbeing.

It can even create and adjust based on client’s preferences

“Filipinos have become more watchful of their health and safety than ever before,” says Apotheca Integrative Pharmacy (AIP) Chief Executive Officer Richard Lista. “We, at AIP, want to offer a wider range of solutions to help every Filipino achieve health and wellness, especially during these trying times. Our many years of experience in the compounding pharmacy field enabled us to develop and customize medicines and health products... Читать дальше...

TNC Pro Team ML dominated defending champion Blacklist International with a 2-0 sweep to notch its second straight win in the MPL Philippines Season 9 on Saturday, Feb. 19.

The total number of fully vaccinated people against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the Philippines has already reached 62 million, the Department of Health (DOH) said. 

Photo from PBA

Magnolia Pambansang Manok drew a big performance from recent pickup Adrian Wong to frustrate Phoenix Super LPG, 103-83, Saturday, Feb. 19 and remain unbeaten in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Wong, who was signed after being released by the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, scored a career-high 18 points on six triples in a starting role as the Hotshots tightened their hold on top spot with a 6-0 record.

The former Ateneo guard’s performance... Читать дальше...

An earthquake with a magnitude measuring 4.0 hit Ilocos Norte around 8:16 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19, said the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

ZSA ZSA CELEBRATES 39TH SHOWBIZ ANNIVERSARY ON ‘ASAP NATIN ‘TO’

The February fever continues with all-star performances from your favorite Kapamilya idols, including a grand anniversary treat from Zsa Zsa Padilla, a birthday bash from Alexa Ilacad, and more must-watch OPM collabs this Sunday (Feb. 20) on “ASAP Natin ‘To” on Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, and TV5.

Get ready for a showstopping performance as the Divine Diva herself, Zsa Zsa, celebrates her 39th anniversary in showbiz on the ASAP stage. Читать дальше...

Nearly 136,000 minors aged five to 17 have already received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Taguig.

The Valenzuela City government launched on Saturday, Feb. 19, the free “Obstacle Sports Training” program at the Sports Park in Barangay Wawang Pulo as a culmination event for the week-long 24th Cityhood Anniversary celebration.

ECHO was quick to silence its doubters as it demolished Bren Esports with a 2-0 sweep for an emphatic start to its MPL Philippines Season 9 campaign on Saturday, Feb. 19.

The trough or extension of the low pressure area (LPA) spotted outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) brings scattered rain showers and thunderstorms in Mindanao, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Saturday, Feb. 19.

Retired police general and senatorial candidate Guillermo Lorenzo Eleazar urged policemen to refrain from personally removing campaign materials during the conduct of the Commission on Elections-led “Oplan Baklas” in order avoid legal troubles and being the subject of hate posts from the social media.

Vice President Leni Robredo

Actresses Cherry Pie Picache and Nikki Valdez lend their voices to the growing list of celebrities backing Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid, as they talked about her bravery and strength despite the personal attacks against her in the past six years.

Picache, in particular, made headlines when she forgave her mother’s killer a few years back. But she said that she looks up to the Vice President for her bravery despite receiving profanity... Читать дальше...

Photo from PBA

Alaska erased a 20-point third quarter deficit behind a career game from Jeron Teng to turn back Terrafirma, 102-97, Saturday, Feb. 19 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Teng scored 14 of his career-high 30 points in the fourth as the Aces, who trailed 81-61 after a lousy showing in the third, won back-to-back games since they officially started their farewell tour in the pro league.

Abu Tratter and import Olu Ashaolu were also key... Читать дальше...

Bassist of legendary band recently re-recorded “When The Levee Breaks.”

The Makabayan bloc, particularly Bayan Muna Party-list, wants to conduct a House probe on the “outrageous and highly condemnable” arrest of suspected Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army (NPA) member, Dr. Maria Natividad Castro.

Police Col. Glicerio Cansilao, director of the Batangas Provincial Police Office, has ordered a through investigation into the killing of a lawyer right inside his office in Sto. Tomas City.