[COLUMN] On communicating kindness and gentleness
“AT times, not only are we hard on ourselves,” I told a group of friends, “We also treat others harder than Jesus would do to them.” They kept quiet for…
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[COLUMN] Gerald in Austria, Angelica in Mexico: PH stars out and about
GERALD Anderson, one of the most handsome male stars in the Philippines, is in Austria right now filming his latest project. According to a story on PEP.ph, the Kapamilya actor…
[COLUMN] Science on booster
WHEN shall we learn and accept that a disease entity, especially a killer like this SARS-CoV2 virus and its variants, must be left to science and competent epidemiologists, infectious disease…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Grazing in the grass
(1st of 2 parts) What’s your game plan when you retire? The timing can be one of 3 ways: you yourself planned when it will happen; the government said it’s…
[COLUMN] On childlike leadership
IN his reflection on this Sunday’s Gospel, Fr. Ron Rolheiser asks us to imagine four persons in a room: “The first is a powerful dictator who rules a country. His…
[COLUMN] COVID-19 vital data
SINCE the first case of COVID-19 in the United States was reported in January 2020, with all the clinical experience in the country and all studies conducted around the world,…
[COLUMN] John Arcilla wins best actor award in Venice Film Festival
VERSATILE actor John Arcilla was named Volpi Cup Best Actor at the 2021 Venice Film Festival for essaying the role of a journalist in the film “On the Job: The…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Let the music move you
CARE to dance? Most people have rhythm embedded in their DNA. Music moves them emotionally and physically. Music is a powerful gravity-defying force that can speak to the soul. Watch…
‘Pinoy’tainment brings Filipino American talent to the Ford stage
“Joy is not found in the things which surround us, but lives only in the soul.” -Thérèse de Lisieux Two decades ago, I watched Ted Benito act in a Filipino…
[COLUMN] On Christless cross and crossless Christ
SOME past homilies of priests are etched in our minds, shaping the way we think and live. In my experience, I remember two of them. One was from an American…
[COLUMN] Albert Martinez credits good habits, discipline for youthful look
AT 60, “The Housemaid” lead star Albert Martinez looks incredibly young for his age. This was in full view during a recent press event for the film, which is the…
[COLUMN] On COVID-19, pregnancy
WORLDWIDE, as of September 7, 2021, there have been more than 222 million cases of COVID-19, with around 4.6 million deaths. In the United States, there has been 40.8 million…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Become your own style icon
While appearances may deceive, more often than not, what you are is reflected on the outside. Becoming your own style icon does not mean maxing out your credit cards just…
[COLUMN] Be strong!
THIS Sunday’s First Reading from the Book of the Prophet Isaiah (35:4-7) strikes a chord in many of us: “Thus says the Lord: Say to those whose hearts are frightened:…
[COLUMN] Dina Bonnevie, Jaclyn Jose share the keys to their longevity in showbiz
SHOWBIZ is sometimes fleeting – you can be hugely popular at one time, and then considered a has-been the next. Or worse, a flash in the pan that no one…
[COLUMN] Freedom and COVID
THERE are 321 countries and territories affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total global number of cases as of 7:20 AM (CST), Tuesday, August 31,2021, was 218,180,175, and a death…
The bucket list: GOD has a list, too
I am suspending my idea series for a Bucket To-Do List for the time being to share a story told to me by Sister Anna. A little back story… Anna…
[COLUMN] COVID brain damage
CURRENT research on the damages caused by COVID-19 infection seen among those who recovered reveal that, besides affecting the pulmonary and cardiovascular system, this serious viral infection also damages the…
[COLUMN] Matinee idol Miguel Tanfelix of GMA-7 heads September celebrity birthday celebrants
ONE of the youngest and talented actors in the Philippine entertainment world, Miguel Tanfelix of GMA Kapuso Channel 7, heads the roster of birthday celebrants for the month of September….
[COLUMN] The bucket list : The art of ‘staycation’
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
[COLUMN] On keeping our faith alive
HOW do we keep trusting in God in every mundane struggle? We meet life’s painful realities day by day, whether when it’s seeing children being harshly separated from their parents…
[COLUMN] Director, producer glad for stars who joined project
A FILIPINO film recently won an award at the recent 74th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland. “Whether the Weather is Fine (Kun Maupay Man It Panahon),” directed by Carlo Francisco…
[COLUMN] Vaccine mandate
A FATHER’S pain A news writer expresses his fear, frustration, and anger about the current surges in the COVID-19 pandemic that infected his youngest son. I empathize with him. Here…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: Fix the Broken
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
[COLUMN] We belong to Him
MY favorite time of the day is the early morning after I arise from bed and take a shower. Then, I would quietly go down to the kitchen to make…
Fil-Am-owned small businesses showcase their products at Project Barkada Market Market
It’s the season of summer street markets in New York City has several in every borough. There’s the established Smorgasburg chain, Queens International Night Market, Hester Street Fair, Bronx Night…
[COLUMN] Naelah Alshorbaji wins Miss Earth Philippines 2021 crown
FILIPINO-Syrian model Naelah Alshorbaji beat 65 other pageant hopefuls as she was declared the winner of the recent Miss Philippines Earth 2021 contest. She is set to represent the country…
[COLUMN] Booster shot?
A NEW recommendation from the US-CDC is in the offing: A booster shot with a reformulated COVID-19 vaccine, engineered to cover the deadlier Delta strain from India and other variants…
[COLUMN] The bucket list: The world is your oyster — go travel
[Select a handful of those things in your bucket list that have the highest chance of coming to fruition given your time frame. In tech speak, it means before your…
[COLUMN] An utterly indomitable faith
IT was an exciting weekend for my family. My first grandnephew, August James, received the Sacrament of Baptism! We passed on our Catholic Christian faith to “Augie,” the best treasure…