“IT’S not really just serving someone’s vanity but more like making a difference in a person’s self-esteem. You help them feel better about their physical appearance and ultimately about themselves. …
“BUT for you who fear my name, there will arise the sun of justice with its rays of healing.” — (Malachi 3:19-20) Many of us are deeply concerned about the things…
Getting old is a natural thing and no one must not be afraid of the natural. Trees age, as well as animals and everything that is alive. I am not…
IF you are, hold that glass and do not say “cheers or ganbei” yet until you read the information on urine therapy in this column. Informational technology is a wonderful…
LAS VEGAS – A boxer’s skills erodes a lot quicker in this crazy roulette called boxing, like no other sport offers. Here today, gone tomorrow (but millions richer); the peacock…
Angela Rupert is the Democratic candidate for State Assembly in the Valley, and she is also a mother, wife and immigration attorney. She is the choice for many Asians in…
ON February 15, 2015, ISIS shocked the whole Christian world by releasing a video of the execution of 21 Coptic Christian migrant workers. Men in black uniform stood behind the…
Washington may be one of the world’s most powerful cities, but no one is immune to its beauty, the magnificence of its most stunning monuments ever created, world-class museums, ornate…
A much anticipated business cum pleasure commitment last weekend more than enabled me to revisit Las Vegas after sixteen years since I first stepped on its arid ground where I couldn’t resist to…
As a common presumption goes, “One isolated incident of bad breath, like a first time thief who is caught, permanently tarnishes the reputation, and the condemnation sticks for life.” What…
NEW YORK — Whenever I see gleaming posters of people waving and smiling happily as they hop into a plane, I realize what a lying society we inhabit. Inside the…
Some thoughts on Duterte’s ‘US separation’ announcement I remember writing about Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte several months ago when he won the presidential election. I may or may have not…
HOW marvelous are the words of the Book of Wisdom for this Sunday’s Liturgy: “For you love all things that are and loath nothing that you have made; for what…
Since birth is the window to the chance and all possibilities of a lifetime, there’s nothing more momentous than celebrating it in the midst of friends and relatives…and to make…
How do we know when our heart is failing? This condition could be in its early stage that the individual may not even have enough symptoms to know he/she has…
“If you want to civilize a man, begin with his grandmother.” – Victor Hugo So, one moment you’re just a mother, and luckily, you’re done being tied down with your children’s…
“ In our personal practices of prayer, do we show a spirit of humility? Do we come to Mass having an attitude that we’re in church not only to ask…
With a firm hand he shakes my hand, his face seasoned by storm and values. Charles Simbulan smiles kindly, almost trying to disguise shyness. His voice is light hearted, his…
(Part 3 of 3) Knowing that our days were numbered and the overwhelming thrill would soon subside, we struggled to make the most out of every single moment and enjoyed…
Is exercise really essential to health? Yes, very much so, especially in lowering the risk for diseases, as shown in the recently published studies discussed below. To illustrate a point,…
New York is full of fragmented people — from those who talk to themselves and move jerkily, to those whose faces are set in hostility or negation. But others live…
A PRIEST flew thousands of miles to spend a month with the community of Mother Teresa in Calcutta, India. He was in a stage of discernment for God’s further purpose…
“Be Cheerful sir, “ cried Prospero, “our revels are now ended…” – Parable of the Tempest (Shakespeare) It is said that the wind that scattered the Spanish Armada blew English literature….
Krista is a jack – rather queen – of all trades. Aside from winning the Binibining Pilipinas-International title in 2010, she has made a name for herself in the Philippines…
(Part 2 of 3) If you thought the first three days of our pilgrimage were exhaustingly draining enough, think again… for the following days were earmarked for much challenging trudges,…
WHAT children eat greatly determines their growth and development, the integrity of their immune system, their body’s ability to ward off infections and diseases, and their morbidity and longevity. The…
Once upon a time, the Secret Service had to be an all-embracing elite force — self-respecting, fearless and valiant. They were the ones who took charge of the security and…
“AS they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realizing he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of…
Adult care centers are important fixtures in the Filipino-American community. This little piece takes us not just to a place, but into the minds and hearts, the courage, the wisdom…
Many say that age is just a number. Adding another year to your life means adding another chance at opportunities, meeting new people and making a difference – and the…
