It was a cold but sunny day of October back in 1998 when I first landed in Sydney. At that time, I wasn’t ready to come here as I was enjoying my life back in the Philippines. …
Education starts with DO-RE-ME
January 17, 2012 By 3 Comments
When one becomes a parent, the first instinct is to protect and provide for your children’s needs. Parents almost automatically start assessing their environment and thinking of ways on how to nurture these kids physically, emotionally, mentally and…
Chained by Fate
November 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sorrow consumed me; overwhelmed by the thoughts of my brother leaving us especially our very sick mother. I looked up seeing Ate Trinidad in tears while Ate Saturnina and mother seemed just relieved it’s all over [...]
Isang Hibla
July 25, 2011 By 5 Comments
Ang watawat ay isang sagisag na ang taglay ay ang kaluluwa ng isang bansa, ng kaniyang kasaysayan ng Pilipinas, at ng paninindigan ng mga nagsakit alang-alang sa kapakanan ng bansa [...]
Independence is about accountability
June 22, 2011 By 2 Comments
113 years later, what are we really celebrating? Why is this date so important? Is it the joy of having another public holiday? Is it the recognition of the Filipino’s heroism [...]
Jovito Salonga, a rare kind in a dirty political world
May 30, 2011 By 2 Comments
In the span of over nine decades, Jovito had his share of struggles and successes – from being tortured in the hands of the Japanese during the WWII [...]
How telemarketing becomes tele(war)keting
September 10, 2010 By Leave a Comment
You’re in the tub sipping your champagne and enjoying the music in the background… then the phone rings. You find yourself fumbling (searching for your robe, bubbles all over you, floor quite slippery) because you left your cordless…
Where art thou, Pepe?
June 21, 2010 By 1 Comment
During my younger years, I had my favourite “things” such as Maths, Drama, Journalism, Debating and Dancing. I could ace my Trigo exam without even studying but unfortunately History was my waterloo.
I couldn’t see the logic…
Still searching for our own identity
June 8, 2010 By 3 Comments
Ako ay Pilipino.But what does it mean to be a Filipino? What values do I uphold? What am I known for? What do I contribute to society? Am I really proud to be a Filipino?
It’s weird…
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