I admire the journalists who, after hearing Mayor Sotto’s interview, chose to reflect on how their profession has lived up to its ethical standards, mindful of the powerful role mass communication plays. To me, this is the right way to address the issue.

The thing is that Vico Sotto does have the benefit of the doubt because of the public trust he has gained by his performance of his public function. Expect sinister attempts to dig dirt on him but I guess he expects this to come.

Balik X or Twitter na ako. Less repulsive naman na din kasi.

Sinabi na kasi sa inyo na maging maintain sa mga mapagbigay ng pera habang noong panahon ng eleksyon. Sabi nyo mabait lang sila at mapagbigay. Sana naman ngayon, alam nyo na kung bakit..... sana🤔

Now, I understand what the so-called performative governance is. It's entertaining (probably, also infuriating because the information that surfaced) but we are really unsure where it is heading, aren't we? It's time we allow the real institutions of accountability to work

I really hope that the Congressional investigation appoints a special counsel to propound questions to witnesses and resource person - someone of the caliber of Dean Chel Diokno.

"We all can be the rich man who has ignored and looked down on the poor man, Lazarus" - Fr. Francis Alvarez, SJ - 10:30 Sunday mass- Pope John Paul II Parish Church. #SundayReflection

If only membership in the IBP were not compulsory.....

How are we so corrupt as a country when churches all over are filled with faithful every Sunday? How does our Catholic belief influence our decisions in life?

Whatever it is, 2028 is what matters to politicians. The most effective fix to their misbehavior is to make sure they don't come back. Not easy for us, is it? But do we really have any choice? I am sure you wouldn't welcome the alternative.

The thing with earthquakes is that one can not know when they will happen or whether we will survive them. What is certain is our vulnerability. That's why we pray, not only for protection, but to be prepared to accept His will.