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Joseph is the “husband” of Mary because they have undergone the erusin

(betrothal) ceremony before Mary was discovered to have a child, and then the nisuin (wedding)

after the angel explained to Joseph the conception of Mary’s child. In the last ceremony, Joseph

“took his wife into his home” (Mt 2:24) and acknowledged Jesus as his very own. Rather than

being “foster” father, Joseph is really the “legal” father of Jesus. In the eyes of the Torah, Jesus

is his heir. Читать дальше...

By DREW RABADON

(In celebration of Women’s Month, Manila Bulletin is publishing stories featuring women who have made outstanding contributions to the country or to their communities.)

In line with this year’s theme of breaking the bias for International Women’s Day 2022 and the country eagerly awaiting who will be the next Miss Universe 2022 representative, it is timely to revisit the origins of the culture of pageantry in the Philippines and the first queens who demonstrated... Читать дальше...

MEDIUM RARE

ABS-CBN news anchor Bernadette Sembrano’s throw-away line during her extro, “I’m not going back to my old life!” was said with such glee and gusto, it made my day!

She did not elaborate, but everyone who heard her knew what she meant. There’s merit in staying home, keeping still and not giving in to the pressures of “having to” do this-and-that just to please and be with others. If there’s anything to be learned from the March 2020-March 2022 experience... Читать дальше...

IT’S THE SMALL THINGS

In continuing on with Women’s Month, I too am writing another piece themed around women. This time, closer to home – women, and how I view them, and their roles in the Philippines. To be quite honest, because I was raised in a very matriarchal family, I did not realize that alpha women did not exist everywhere else. In fact, because I spent most of my life in a co-ed school, it was not until I went to college in an all-girls institution that I was awakened to the reality of suffrage movements... Читать дальше...

PAGBABAGO

We are pleased to see our presidential candidates presenting their platform of governance as this serves as an important guide in voter education. But we still have to see consistency in their chosen concerns, in terms of how they reinforce each other in the attainment of our vision of sustainable growth. 

Environmental experts continually warn us that we have only 18 years  before it is too late to turn back. Thus, the need for collective action... Читать дальше...

There are situations in life when the most complicated matter can be addressed with the simplest of solutions. This is, perhaps, the same mindset when it comes to addressing the dire effects of climate change — find a simple solution first, which could easily be followed by everyone and implemented without risks. 

HOTSPOT

To be honest, we kids who grew up in the 1980s were too young to remember the Marcos dictatorship.  So when opportunity presented itself in 2001 to do something good for the country, many of us went to EDSA and many other places across the country.  

It wasn’t easy. The president then enjoyed mythical popularity both as an actor and as a politico for a long time. Fed up with the elite’s false pretenses and hollow promises, the poor majority cast their lot with him, only to be disappointed yet again. Читать дальше...

PNP

Nine persons and six others who are still unidentified were charged with kidnapping and serious illegal detention of “sabungeros” (cockfighting afficionados) in five complaints filed by the Philippine National Police (PNP) with the Department of Justice (DOJ) last Friday, March 18.

In a statement, the DOJ said that “the incident arose from the disappearance of victim cockfighters who, in the morning of 13 January 2022, went to the Manila Arena to join the six-Cock Stag Derby.”

Daniel “SDzyz” Chu and Ben “Benthings” Maglaque joined hands to carry TNC Pro Team ML past Omega Esports, 2-1, in their second round meeting in the regular season of the MPL Philippines Season 9 on Friday, March 18.

Despite his youth, millennial businessman and poverty alleviation advocate Manuel S. Reyes VII has learned early on that success — whether in the private or public sector — tastes sweeter when it has a positive impact on the lives of others.

A 41-year-old construction worker was stabbed dead by the former boyfriend of his live-in partner in Baseco Compound in Port Area, Manila on Friday, March 18.

For what it’s worth, “Wowowin” host Willie Revillame endorsed on Friday night, March 18 the vice presidential bid of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.

Mister Donut has launched a new franchising concept tailored for convenience stores, community groceries, and supermarkets that are looking to add its well-loved doughnuts and other baked products to their offerings.

A total of 1,427 individuals out of 2,837 examinees have passed the March 2022 Physician Licensure Examination, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced on Friday, March 18.

Stephan Schrock

Stephan Schrock parted ways with United City FC almost a week before seeing action in the Copa Paulino Alcantara.

The club made the announcement Friday, March 18, ending days of speculation after Schrock’s name was not mentioned in the list of players set to see action in both the domestic cup competition and the AFC Champions League.

Schrock signed a new deal in March 2021 to remain with United City “for at least the next three seasons.”

“UCFC... Читать дальше...

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced on Friday, March 18, that it had issued a resolution denying the petition of transport groups to increase the provincial fare by P1 for the first four kilometers.

“Be good. I love you.”

These words were part of President Duterte’s short but sweet message to his eldest daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Friday night, March 18.

(Screenshot from YouTube)

The pre-recorded message was played during Mayor Duterte’s special appearance on popular game show “Wowowin’s” live episode at the Cebu City Sports Center in Cebu City.

Game show host Willie Revillame called the lady official on stage and had her sit on a chair. Читать дальше...

Here are the nominees for Record of the Year at the 64th Grammy Awards, which will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada on April 3, 2022. So whose your bet? Enjoy these 10 noms in music videos:

Onic Philippines asserted its mastery over Blacklist International in the MPL Philippines Season 9 regular season with another 2-1 victory on Friday, March 18.

Photo from PBA

Magnolia Pambansang Manok eased its way into a second straight semifinal meeting with Meralco after rolling past Phoenix Super LPG, 127-88, Friday, March 18 in the PBA Governors’ Cup quarterfinals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

The Hotshots put the fight out of the Fuel Masters right from the beginning, showing no signs of the struggles in their shock loss to the Blackwater Bossing in the final game of the eliminations to gain a spot in the last four.

Eight players scored in double figures... Читать дальше...

Almost 100 former officials and personnel of the Department of Education (DepEd) expressed support to the presidential and vice-presidential bids of Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the upcoming 2022 elections in May.

Free medical and dental care supplies were provided by American soldiers to more than 500 individuals affected by typhoon Odette in Palawan.

Dimples Romana and family

Kapamilya actress Dimples Romana has revealed that she’s going to be a mother of three.

Photo from PBA

Meralco coach Norman Black expressed elation over his team’s success in limiting the production of import Shabazz Muhammad during the vengeful quarterfinal victory over San Miguel Beer in the PBA Governors’ Cup.

The Bolts shook off their 26-point collapse against the Beermen in the eliminations and carved out a 100-85 win that made them the first team to reach the final four of the season-ending conference.

Black bared that Meralco put premium in defending Muhammad... Читать дальше...

The F2 Logistics Cargo Movers edged the Chery Tiggo Crossovers, 25-16, 25-23, 25-22, to notch their second straight win in the 2022 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference at the Paco Arena in Manila Friday, March 18.