Chris Oldnall and Peet Crowther, two men driven by an extraordinary desire to make a difference, embarked on a grueling open-water swimming trilogy. Their ambitious goal was to raise funds for underprivileged yet talented children to attend Pretoria Boys High School, a place close to both their hearts – Oldnall as a deputy headmaster and Crowther as an alumnus. The culmination of this monumental effort was a world-first: a double crossing of False Bay, a feat of endurance that saw them battling the ocean for an astonishing 29 hours, covering a mind-boggling 78 kilometers. As they stood knee-deep in the…

In a world often tangled in political chess games, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos stands as a beacon of moral clarity, expressing his deep concern over the manipulation and division that seem to plague public discourse. He’s a man of faith, yes, but more importantly, he’s a human being deeply troubled by the state of things, especially when it comes to the suffering of his fellow Filipinos. He recently found himself in a difficult spot, as his words, meant to be a universal call for integrity, were twisted and thrown into the chaotic arena of political infighting. Imagine trying…