Archbishop Ramon C. Arguelles of the Archdiocese of Lipa in Batangas himself disclosed the news that the Vatican’s Sacred Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) had overruled him in his decision to declare the authenticity of the alleged Marian apparitions in the Carmelite monastery in Lipa City in 1948.
As president Aquino greets us in the meeting room in the Palace, he instructs his aide to play the CD, then turns to me, telling me to listen to it.
It is almost Philippine Independence Day. Although in my heart I still celebrate July 4, 1946, as that one all-important day in our history, I have learned to mark June 12th as “the day” and to march with the rest of the nation.
Early last week I had a good conversation with one of our public leaders I consider as a bright light and one of the hopes of the next generation. We were, as expected, discussing the different phenomena we witnessed in the last elections.
Your mantra for the week: “All I desire is mine now.”
When Leni Robredo was proclaimed Vice President-elect in the joint session of Congress, in the tradition of our young democracy, only then did I feel that the elections were finally over.
It’s there at the corner of Panay and Roces and it is indeed a waiting shed, although some people practically live in it and make their living there.
Welcome June, the month of love! A lot of couples are celebrating anniversaries this month, including my hubby Dennis and I. We mark our 22nd year together on the 24th of June. Love is truly in the stars this Year of the Monkey with several celebrities and pretty brides getting hitched
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