Farmers’ friend
Jeff Barreiro, a member of Opus Dei, founded the Philippine agritech startup "Mayani" in 2019 to help address poverty and hunger in the agriculture sector and to possibly ignite economic progress in the countryside.
Thank You, Guadalupe
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, my brother lost his job in March. In August, I “met” Guadalupe online.
The Suitcase on the Bus
Just before getting off my bus, I received a phone call from a friend of mine. I got off the bus talking to her, and suddenly realized I had left my suitcase on the bus.
"We are at the center of Jesus' prayer"
In his 2 June general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer, speaking about the unceasing prayer of Jesus.
Work as Enduring Human Activity
An article published in "BusinessWorld" on 1 June 2021. Reflections on the value of human work from Pope John Paul II, Msgr. Fernando Ocariz, and St. Josemaria Escriva
In Los Angeles: Lights! Camera! Action!
With all the allure of glamour and fame, it might seem that Hollywood is the farthest one could get from a life of self-giving and service to others. But this program in Los Angeles seeks to equip young women with the skills and values they need to be catalysts of change in the entertainment industry.
The BCPD Challenge: Does It Still Pay to Believe in Others?
Michelle Salon reflects on her job of mentoring Banilad students (Cebu). This feature was first published in getaway.ph on 27 May 2021.
First Women Scientists Receive Guadalupe Scholarships
The first women scientists from Africa who carried out research thanks to the Guadalupe Scholarship Program sponsored by Harambee were Dalene Kembabazi from Uganda and Celine Tendobi from D.R.Congo.
Dreams falling short of reality
On May 27, 1964, Opus Dei started stable apostolic work in the Philippines. Dr Bernardo Villegas reflects here on the early years.
"On the last day, God solves everything"
Pope Francis continued his catechesis on prayer in his 26 May general audience, speaking about "the certainty of being heard" by God.