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World Physical Therapy Day
TODAY, we join the whole world in the celebration of World Physical Therapy Day.
Speaking Out
Ignacio R. Bunye
ABOUT three weeks ago, I had the rare opportunity of holding a 12.5-kilo bullion made up of almost 100 per cent gold. I was told that it was worth P15 to P16 million depending on the current price of gold in the world market. The bullion, minted from gold purchased from local miners, eventually forms part of our gold reserves.
Business Beat
Melito Salazar Jr.
IN a previous column, I had written, "The lives of great men inspire us to do our best. Yet we sometimes think they lived in times so different from our own that we believe we could not follow their example in the present situation. We do not notice the men and women surrounding us who conduct themselves in a manner worth emulating as they cope with the same challenges that we face daily. We draw encouragement from them as we try to practice the core values of honesty, hard work and service to others." I referred to them as "everyday heroes."
The Billion-Tree Campaign
THE Billion-Tree Campaign has now set its target at 7 billion trees after being able to carry out the planting of two billion trees, double its original target, in just the first 18 months of the program. The campaign is the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) call to the nearly 7 billion people sharing our planet today to take simple, positive steps to protect our climate. Led by the UNEP and the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), the campaign was launched in 2006 in response to the threat of global warming, as well as to the wider sustainability challenges from water supplies to biodiversity.
Birthday of Mama Mary & SVD
Fr. Bel R. San Luis, SVD
TODAY we sing "Happy Birthday, Mama Mary!"
Ancestral land between two rights
Al Tillah
(Ancestral land is the most contentious and difficult issue to resolve in peace negotiations between the Government and the Bangsamoro People. I hope this piece can help enlighten those in governance in particular and the Filipino citizenry in general.)
Second Thoughts
Edilberto C. De Jesus
BAGUIO, Philippines – Is there a chance that the Arroyo Administration can conclude a peace agreement with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) before its mandate expires in 2010? As even Press Secretary Jesus Dureza admits, not likely.
Joseph, legal father of Jesus
JACOB [became] the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Messiah.
The good can become even better
Jesus P. Estanislao
DURING a strategy review session, whether in the ambience of a corporate retreat or in some other setting, we come occasionally upon good performance outcomes. Targets are exceeded. Results are achieved on schedule and within budgets. Analysis of variance shows that performance has truly been outstanding, considering the odds and the circumstances.
‘Our Lady’s Nativity’
CALBAYOG CITY – The Parish of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin, patroness of this city, is celebrating the 316th annual observance of "Our Lady’s Nativity" today. This religious event is the centerpoint of the feast day that is commemorated by one of the earliest parishes in Eastern Visayas or what is administratively known as Region 8.
The aborted agreement
Floro L. Mercene
SENATOR Jinggoy Estrada wants three top officials to be charged with treason for misleading the government into agreeing with the MILF for the creation of an independent Islamic state.
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