News Analysis

Crisis shakes the Philippine Catholic Church

IN THE WAKE of the sex scandal rocking the Archdiocese of Boston in the U.S., which elicited both reproach and condemnation from the Pope, the Philippine Catholic Church has of its own accord ripped the curtain to the inner sanctum of its priesthood, revealing not only “pots” but also “feet of clay”.


From the Editor

Opinion

It is enough that communist insurgents and Muslim extremists continue to drive foreign investors from our shores. It is worse that pea-brained snakes wanting to grab power continue to surround Malacañang.

Imagine Tondo in Tokyo
Sec. Joey Lina takes a gamble
Local folklore

Features/Lifestyle

IF last month’s column created an eye-opener, inspiring you to purchase a life insurance, let this second follow-up give you tips to guide you in your buying process.

Dressing principles
Mga usaping halo-halong parang may santol (ano ba 'yan?)
Manila updates atbp.

Entertainment

Matapos ang matagumpay na pagtanghal ng “Flower Drum Song” sa Los Angeles kung saan bida si Lea Salonga ay ipapalabas naman ito sa Broadway nitong October. Malakas ang ugong-ugong na baka ma-nominate uli si Lea bilang best actress sa susunod na Tony Awards (katumbas ito ng “Oscar” at “Grammy” Awards sa larangan ng entablado).

Senado, tutulong sa paglikha ng first-class movies
Richard Gomez, showbiz talkshow host na!
Geneva at KC, hiwalay na!
Mga bago sa showbiz!!!
Showbits
Toku's kind of jazz

Sports/Fitness

TIME really flies fast. Was it already four years ago when I woke up at dawn, turned on the tv and saw heavily favored Brazil losing to host France in the World Cup final? I was then working in Singapore - a football crazy little hub. Back in home country four years hence, the buzz for World Cup Korea/Japan within my sphere is practically zilch. The Filipino culture is not keen on football.

Sports bits
Fil-foreigners, as expected, beef-up Pusan-bound RP team
Shut your trap!

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