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by Edward M. Gerlock Edward M. Gerlock storifies below the principles, dynamics, and power of community organizing as a sequel to his Priestly solidarity with poor farmers, “Father, did you not realize that to oppose the banana companies is subversion!”, and American priest…

a photo essay by Edward M. Gerlock   There is no description but an attempt to see what participants see. There was a time when I was asked to teach at the major seminary (Maryhill) and it bothered me that…

Pressenza runs this sequel to Edward M. Gerlock’s Priestly solidarity with poor farmers and “Father, did you not realize that to oppose the banana companies is subversion!”. by Edward M. Gerlock                   I was never particularly fond of being in the Manila area (until…

It is rare to find three generations of doctors with the same name, Dr. Angel, serving and leading a foundation hospital for six decades and still counting. -The joy of cultural mapping by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang On August 23 up…

by Edward M. Gerlock   Pressenza requested Edward M. Gerlock, popularly known as Ed in the NGO community, for an interview about his life, works, missions, insights, experiences, and perspectives. Below is the first part of his interview with Pressenza…

a personal narrative by Agnes Prieto     The clouds scudded on a pristine blue sky, almost a perfect day…except for a silence, too quiet. A leaden weight, the end of a flow of whizzing, scurry of cities and countries,…

Analysis by Perfecto Caparas     Bulwarks of the rule of law are closing ranks. Lawyers, professors, judges, and Supreme Court justices are rising up in arms against the red-baiting menace that has bewitched the country. Legal eagle At the…

by Genevieve Balance-Kupang   Wishing all Older Persons (OP) a healthy and joyful UN International Day of Older Persons (UNIDOP) this October 1, and a blissful Elderly Filipino Week (EFW) this October 1-7, 2022. The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women and Older…

by Mary Aileen D. Bacalso     A year ago,  I was asked to write an article for a book to be published for the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines.  I was hesitant at first.…