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Category Archives: Appeal
Shared Vulnerability, Relief and Responsibility
[Based on the Message of Fr. Joel to the ADDU Community in Assumption Chapel on Nov. 2nd after the Earthquakes of Oct. 29th and 30th] With the earthquakes in the past days, we all shared a common experience of vulnerability. … Continue reading
The “Document on Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together”
[A Presentation for the Conference, “Walking and Working Together for Healing and Reconciliation” sponsored by ADDU and OPAPP.” Ateneo de Davao University, Calungsod-San Vitores Center, 14 August, 2019.] Asalaam alaikum! The Peace of God be upon you all! My task … Continue reading
Posted in Address, Appeal, Justice and Peace, Pakighinabi, Points for Prayer
Tagged Ahmad Al-Tayyeb in Abu Dhabi, Catholic Church, Document on Fraternity for World Peace and Living Together, Grand Imam of Al Azhar, Islam, Pope Francis, Walking and Working Together for Healing and Reconciliation
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What does “Lobby money talks” mean? PRRD must take over DENR
President Duterte has expressed sadness that the CA rejected Gina Lopez as DENR Secrtretary, on the one hand, saying that he liked her passion, but on the other hand, saying in a democracy, “Lobby money talks.”* While it is true … Continue reading
40 Years a Priest and Pitching for the Catholic Ministry for Deaf People (CMDP)
Forty years ago today I was ordained Jesuit priest by Terrence Cardinal Cooke in the Chapel of Fordham University, New York. I said my first Mass with family and friends on the 77 floor of the UN Plaza Hotel in … Continue reading
Posted in Appeal, Uncategorized
Tagged 40th Anniversary, CMDP, Ongtioco, The Wong Kids
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Tabang Leyte, Tabang Culion
I am grateful to Atty. Meong Cabarde, the members of the University Community Engagement and Advocacy Council (UCEAC,) and all the faculty, staff and student volunteers who are helping with our Tabang Leyte relief operation. Tacloban, Leyte is not as … Continue reading
Typhoon Pablo: Please help in relief efforts!
Many young people at ADDU have told me that Typhoon Pablo was the first time they’d ever experienced a typhoon. It was Signal 2 in Davao City and Signal 3 in Samal. Bottom line, however, is: most in Davao City … Continue reading
PAASCU’s Request of CHED to Postpone CMO on OTBQA
[PAASCU’s Request of CHED to Postpone CMO on OTBQA. 30 November 2012] The Honorable Commissioners on Higher Education (CHED): The as-of-yet unnumbered CHED Memorandum Order entitled “Policy Standard to Enhance Quality Assurance (QA) in Philippine Higher Education Through an Outcomes-Based … Continue reading
“Your Two Cents’ Worth!” for Ateneo de Davao University
Later today, with the other Presidents of the Ateneos of the Philippines, I will be joining “Fiesta Atenista: the 10th All-Ateneo Alumni/ae Convention” in Las Vegas, USA. Part of the message I will give them is a US version of … Continue reading