REFLECTIONS on "goodness" have prevailed over the past few weeks with the death of globally popular Pope John Paul II. Lesser mortals continue to show acts of badness though.
In the end, goodness prevails and is well-remembered.
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Calls for the canonization of Pope John Paul II as saint continue to grow, he having won the hearts of many people regardless of race, culture or religious inclination.
Yes to canonization! The world needs more saints than sinners.
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President GMA, back from the Vatican burial, says that she will work harder for the welfare of the poor, as she has once promised Pope John Paul II.
Blessed be the poor, as the Pope wished!
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US President George Bush and other world leaders have publicly praised the Pope for promoting the "culture of life" and human freedom even in the communist world.
Nothing beats being alive and free – and the Pope knows best!
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Doom came early to a Manila tricycle driver who held up a Belgian delegate to the Inter-Parliamentary Union General Assembly.
He got eight years for robbery – and for shaming the Filipino people.
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Meanwhile, six Army troopers were killed in Calbiga, Western Samar by NPA guerrillas in a surrender-encounter scenario.
When will violence end, brothers?
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Transport groups have poised to stage mass actions and transport strike vs oil companies – in protest over endless oil price hikes.
Say it but "cool" it!
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PGMA has vowed to break the alleged oil cartel by reviving the Oil Deregulation Law.
Let there be hope at the end of the oil tunnel!
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The MMDA will teach people discipline in garbage disposal through its door-to-door garbage collection that will prohibit indiscriminate garbage throwing.
Okay, let’s embrace what’s good and throw what’s bad!
