Many Catholics make sweeping, unfounded conclusions
“Since the Church enjoys a tax exempt status, the clergy should not meddle in the affairs of the State” Two ...
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‘Maria Clara at Ibarra’ dives into the world of ‘El Fili’
After a successful run throughout 2022, Maria Clara at Ibarra continues to capture the imagination and interest of its audiences. ...
Read moreTV’s Maria Clara at Ibarra reminds us of today’s priests
"Maria Clara at Ibarra may be a reflection of the local Catholic Church today" The television series Maria Clara at ...
Read moreRizal, Padre Damaso and the Catholic Church today
"Rizal was right. The Church should not be allowed to meddle in politics" Today marks the 126th anniversary of the ...
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Rizal’s masterpieces
A visitor views the original manuscript El Filibusterismo by Jose Rizal in an exhibit of historical and valuable materials at ...
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Father Damaso is campaigning for Robredo
"She is better off without any endorsement from any of the Catholic priests." Father Damaso, the villanous friar in Dr. ...
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Jose Rizal’s diplomatic fighting style
We first meet heroes in books and on television—fictional heroes armed with different skills to fight the oppressors and fight ...
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The never ending relevance of ‘Noli Me Tangere’
If our National Hero Dr. Jose Rizal, were reincarnated today, I cannot help but wonder, would he be more inspired ...
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Manila Standard website (manilastandard.net), launched in August 2002, extends the newspaper’s reach beyond its traditional readers and makes its brand of Philippine news and opinion available to a much wider and geographically diverse readership here and overseas.