By Joe Ventilacion (Bro. Joe Ventilacion is a minister of the Iglesia Ni Cristo) Could we still uphold UNITY when there is a CONTROVERSY? Controversy comes up when something happened that does not make everyone happy and satisfied or when a strong disagreement exists about something among a group of people. Division and disputes happen when a certain group of people would insist their way of thinking instead of finding a way to have […]
Opinion
Of paid advertisements and early campaigning
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 26) – The 2016 elections are near and many advertisements with political content can be seen on national television. The Commission on Elections says it’s not considered “premature campaigning” while politicians deny that television advertisements aired on different TV stations and provincial tours are not part of the early campaigns and they said that they are only doing their jobs. COMELEC Chairman Andres Bautista lamented that since potential candidates have yet to file […]
Pregnancy cravings and healthy alternatives
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 26) – When you’re beginning to get curious why your mom says she wants chocolates, ice cream, pickles and crispy bacon all in one serving and asks if you can bring it to her immediately, then there’s just one reason for that. Your mommy’s pregnant! And she’s having pregnancy cravings – those seemingly unquenchable longings for oftentimes eclectic combinations of foods that you might never otherwise even dream of eating! And because she’s […]
El Niño: Fast Facts
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 26) – Change is inevitable in any form. Lately this year we experienced it through the weather. Weather forecasters and experts already predicted this type of weather changes known as El Niño. Now, what is El Niño? El Niño is a climate pattern that causes extreme weather conditions. El Niño occur when there is large-scale warming of the surface of the Pacific Ocean, which can cause droughts, floods and even fishing and […]
The boodle fight
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 26) – Have you ever experienced a boodle fight? If not, then now’s the time to try it! Boodle fight is a military style of eating in which food, piled on top of banana leaves laid out on long tables, is to be taken with bare hands washed with water from jugs prepared on the side. The “eating combat” begins when the signal is given.Fresh food is served hot and fresh, and […]
Petition for demolition: Torre De Manila
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 25) – DMCI Home’s latest one-tower condominium development known as Torre De Manila is under heavy criticism for defacing the view of the Rizal Monument in Luneta Park. The 49-storey building, located along Taft Avenue, Manila City is set to rise high behind the statue honoring the country’s national hero, Dr. Jose Rizal and it had gone viral on the internet and received various comments from the netizens. The building has been […]
Escalation of conflict between North and South Korea
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 25) – The escalation of conflict between North Korea and South Korea is intense. North Korea accused South Korea of being “war maniacs” and the tension between the two nations is getting worse. The question now is how the Korean people will recover? They may have the best equipment in battle but the sad truth is there are a lot of citizens in both Koreas whose everyday lives will be affected in […]
Felix Manalo Trailer: Much awaited movie
If I am not mistaken, the trailer was uploaded by Viva Films at about 24 hours ago or so. I assumed that a lot of brethren already watched it as I have also received a lot of text messages saying that the trailer was released yesterday. While browsing Facebook, I also saw a lot of brethren sharing the movie trailer, and if you can sense where this story is going, then you are right. I […]
Fancy footwear and nature-tripping in Liliw, Laguna
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 12) – It was said that the town of Liliw got its name from a beautiful bird that sings “Liw, liw, liw”. Liliw is a fourth-class municipality in Laguna and although it may be located in the sleepy foothills of Mount Banahaw, many still find it worthwhile to visit. The long journey to get there may make you hungry. Good thing that there are many places to dine […]
Growing up with glasses
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 18) – Growing up with glasses is complicated. Having four eyes comes with many attached issues, and I’m sure that anyone who is wearing or has worn eyeglasses can relate to it. It actually became a trending topic on the social media. Now that I don’t need to wear them anymore, here are some of the stuff that I will and will not miss growing up with glasses: […]
Clark, Pampanga – Dinosaurs and hot air balloons!
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, August 12) – Formerly an American military facility, used by its Air Force until 1991, the Clark Air Base is known for its illustrious history, serving as the stronghold of the combined Filipino and American forces during World War II. Now, it is an important economic and tourism site in Pampanga, contributing greatly to the province’s economy. The Clark Air Base is now full of exciting sights, guaranteed to […]
A cup of coffee a day…
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, July 31) – The day never seems to start completely until you drink your first cup of coffee. And with that cup comes the needed jolt that jumpstarts our system, giving us energy to face the day. But coffee is more than just a hot morning brew. It is actually good for your health. Coffee is a good source of antioxidants. Scientists actually identified 1, 000 antioxidants that can […]
