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Daily Bread: Memorial of St. Ezekiel Moreno — The Shepherd’s Heart and the Generosity of Divine Grace
Central Theme for the Day The Shepherd’s Heart and the Radical Generosity of Divine Grace Today’s Liturgy of the Word—coinciding with the Memorial of Saint Ezekiel Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect missionary who served deeply in Philippine soil (from Calapan and Palawan to Las Piñas) and is venerated as a patron against cancer—calls us to reflect…
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Generations of Filipino Excellence: BINI and Lea Salonga Join Forces for DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack
It’s OFFICIAL! Lea Salonga will collaborate with BINI! In a historic convergence of generational Filipino talent, the Nation’s Girl Group BINI and international theater icon Lea Salonga are officially collaborating on “A Parallel World (Amping Mix)” for the official soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation’s animated feature, “Forgotten Island.” The full official tracklist, revealed by Universal Pictures…
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Beyond Karma: Why God’s Divine Justice and the Law of Sowing and Reaping Set Us Free
In everyday Filipino conversations, whenever someone experiences sudden misfortune after doing something wrong, or receives unexpected blessings after helping a stranger, the immediate reaction is often: “Karma yan.” We have casually adopted this Eastern concept to explain the moral balances of life. But when a priest reminds us that God sees what we do…
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The Pambansang Bisyo Returns: ABS-CBN Confirms ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ Comeback This September on GMA and iWant
The long wait for late-night weekend comedy is officially over. During ABS-CBN Corporation’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes officially confirmed that the iconic talk-comedy franchise “Gandang Gabi, Vice” (GGV) is set to return to television screens this coming September 2026. The revival will air on…
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The Hearth in the Valley: Why the Tradition of the ‘Panata’ and Quiet Faith Endures
If there is one cultural tradition that defines the heartbeat of the Filipino soul—one that goes beyond surface-level celebrations and reaches straight into who we are—it is the tradition of the Panata and our communal rhythms of Dawn and Dusk Devotions (from the quiet rhythm of the daily Ángelus to the enduring discipline of Simbang…
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The Unbroken Fabric: Why Erasing History Cannot Replace the Duty of Redemption
The classic thought experiment—“If you could erase one event from history, what would it be?”—is an invitation to confront our deepest longings for a world free of suffering. Our immediate human instinct is to reach for the eraser: To undo catastrophic wars, genocides, and systemic human atrocities. To wipe away devastating pandemics, famines, and natural…
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The Asymmetry of Compliance: Analyzing Part 3 of Xian Gaza’s Take on Gun Bans and Crime
If you want to check out other parts, click HERE for Part 1 and HERE for Part 2. Here’s the continuation of our analysis: Closing out his multi-part viral commentary on firearms and public safety, Christian Albert “Xian” Gaza posted a widely discussed counterpoint regarding gun control legislation: “Nationwide ban to carry firearms will never…
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From RADAR to the World Stage: SB19 Featured in Spotify’s Global Series ‘The Come Up’
Spotify officially spotlighted SB19 in its global editorial and documentary series, “The Come Up,” tracing the P-pop supergroup’s defining milestones from their early days to performing on premier international festival stages like Lollapalooza and Summer Sonic. 1. What is Spotify’s “The Come Up”? The Concept: “The Come Up” is Spotify’s global editorial franchise designed to…
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Ignorance is Not a Safety Lock: Debunking Part 2 of Xian Gaza’s Gun Access Fallacy
Part 1 in here! Following up on his initial hot take, Christian Albert “Xian” Gaza doubled down on his argument regarding minors and firearms with a follow-up claim: “Mas maluwag noon kaya may access din kami sa lahat ng klase ng baril pero hindi namin magawang hawakan dahil hindi kami marunong! Kung walang magtuturo sa…
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Fact vs. Fiction: Debunking Xian Gaza’s Hot Take on Gun Culture, Youth, and School Safety (Part 1)
When high-profile social media personalities weigh in on complex civic and legal issues, the result is often a mix of emotional hyperbole, valid safety concerns, and factual inaccuracies. Internet personality Christian Albert “Xian” Gaza recently posted a viral rant questioning why modern parents introduce minors to firing ranges, asserting that teaching youth how to shoot…