Not all Christians observe the season of Lent, but for those who do, this 40-day period is often spent focusing on prayer, fasting and repentance. In the weeks leading up to Easter, or Pascha, as they ...

I did not study at the University of the Philippines, although many of my friends did. But I love the school hymn “UP Beloved” (later “UP Naming Mahal”), composed by Nicanor Abelardo, arguably our ...