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The price of corruption
EDITORIAL – The price of corruption
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
The budget secretary tossed the blame to the World Bank while the secretary of public works and highways said the government would push through with the affected road projects even without funding from the bank.... |
A LAW EACH DAY HELPS
Opinion
Useful conflict
A LAW EACH DAY (KEEPS TROUBLE AWAY) By Jose C. Sison
Monday, November 12, 2007
I am sure the silent majority is fervently wishing that the Enrile-De Venecia word war will escalate to greater intensity unlike the short-lived GMA-De Venecia feud that abruptly... |
Musharraf yields to pressure
Musharraf yields to pressure
General Pervez Musharraf's weekend declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan was yesterday unravelling fast in the face of furious domestic and international reaction. Elections are now to be held in January as scheduled and he said he will resign as army ch... |
PNP flip flop about Glorietta
EDITORIAL – Flip-flop
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
What do you know — the explosion at the Glorietta shopping mall might not have been an accident after all. Didn’t the chief of the Philippine National Police himself announce that methane and diesel fumes that had ... |
Philippines 'Family Business'
Opinion
EDITORIAL – Family business
Friday, November 2, 2007
Will there ever be a limit to the reach of political dynasties? This question must be asked if the nation wants to maintain a system of checks and balances, discourage corruption and strengthen democracy at the gra... |
Rich social lessons from Estrada pardon
Rich social lessons from Estrada pardon
GOTCHA By Jarius Bondoc
Monday, October 29, 2007
“I’m not against pardon per se, I’m against the undue haste to grant it.” Thus Special Prosecutor Dennis Villa-Ignacio explains his objection to President Gloria Arroyo&... |
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| Group launches ‘text counseling’ for seafarers |
With help from a Church-backed group, Filipino seafarers and their families can now get counseling services through text messaging.
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said UGAT Foundation, a Jesuit family-oriented group, launched the online psycho-spiritual support system dubbed “Daungan."
Seamen who wish to avail of the service can send a text message or call mobile number 0915-9389715. At the other end of the line are trained volunteer counselors.
“The counseling service is free, but standard call and text rates apply," said Fr. Nilo Tanalega SJ, who heads the program.
Tanalega said “Daungan" offers free confidential counseling, resource articles on psycho-spiritual enrichment, opportunities for formation and active linkages to other seafarers and their families, and trained counselors.
“Some of the perceived needs that could benefit from an accessible avenue for emotional ventilation are the loneliness due to temporary separation, the emotional numbing from the endless cycles of ‘hellos’ and ‘goodbyes’, the stress of responsible financial management and even support while fighting the many different temptations," he said.
He said that if personal counseling is needed, UGAT can easily refer the caller to a counselor near their area through its Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao networks of care providers.
On the other hand, the service offers a web log (daungan.blogspot.com), offering opportunities for seafarers and families of seafarers to give peers support and advice.
The site also offers articles, links and forums on a variety of psycho-spiritual topics like Marital/Family Enrichment and Gospel Reflections. |
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