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Monthly Archives: December 2015
Blessing of ADDU’s New Chapel and Buildings
[President’s statement in Program for the Blessing of the Ateneo de Davao University’s University Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption, the Community Center of the First Companions, and the Martin Hall. December 30, 2015, 9:30 am)] We … Continue reading
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Tagged ADDU, CCFC, Chapel of Our Lady of the Assumption, Marting Hall
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Christmas with Jesus
Isn’t it remarkable how some are actively trying to take the religious celebration of the birth of Jesus out of Christmas? They advocate a “Christmas” reduced to “season’s greetings,” “gift giving,” “merry making,” family gatherings and the joy of children … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Views, Uncategorized
Tagged Christmas, Peace, religious extremism, religons
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The Dawn from On High
[Homily. Concluding Simbanggabi Mass, ADDU Matina, 12.24.15, 5:30 am.] It is the last day of Advent. And the last day of our Simbanggabi. All of God’s blessings on you who have stayed the course, who have gotten up early during … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Last Judgement, Religious freedom, Simbanggabi
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Awaiting God-with-us
[Homily: Ateneo de Davao University Pre-Christmas Advent Mass, Martinez Hall, Dec.18, 2015] We come together today in celebration, even though we know there are concerns in our lives which argue against celebration: the horrible war in Syria and Iraq, … Continue reading
Posted in Homily, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, Dialogue, Emmanuel, God-with-us, Religion, Waiting
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Seriously, More Fun in the Philippines
[Homily, Simbanggabi, Martin Hall, ADDU, Dec. 16, 2015] “It’s more fun in the Philippines!” the saying goes. And when you think of serious countries like Japan, and disciplined countries like Singapore, and powerful countries like China, you’d possibly be … Continue reading
Towards a COCOPEA Roadmap for Philippine Higher Education
[The following are proposed talking points towards a Roadmap for Philippine Higher Education. They have been occasioned by the “COCOPEA Roadmap for Tertiary Education 2015-2020” submitted by Dr. Don Brodeth to the Board of the COCOPEA on November 25, 2015.] … Continue reading
Development and the Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships in Philippine Education
[Delivered at the Philippine Education Conference, SMX Convention Center, Pasay City, Dec. 2, 2015] The topic assigned to me for this afternoon is “Development and the Opportunities for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) in Philippine Education.” My aim is not simply … Continue reading
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Tagged Complementariness, Complementarity, Development, Education, Higher Education, PEAC, PPP, PPPs, Public-Private Partnerships
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Br. Karl Gaspar on Bp. Federico Escaler, RIP
[As Bp. Federico Escaler, SJ, DD, is laid to rest this morning, I reproduce a tribute written by Br. Karl Gaspar, CSsR, to Fr. Freddie, 6th President of Ateneo de Davao and former Chair of the Mindanao Sulu Pastoral Council.] … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Views, Uncategorized
Tagged ADDU, Bp. Federico Escaler SJ DD, Br. Karl Gaspar CSsR, MSPC
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