A life of prayer
MANY of us need to have a wider understanding of the concept of prayer. Some of us think that prayer is just coming to church for an hour on Sunday,…
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Halloween and All Souls’ Day worldwide practices
Fall ushered in a series of eventful October activities aptly culminated by one of the most anticipated global celebrations there is, Halloween, a holiday celebrated on the night of October…
Halloween and All Souls’ Day worldwide practices
Fall ushered in a series of eventful October activities aptly culminated by one of the most anticipated global celebrations there is, Halloween, a holiday celebrated on the night of October…
Controversial medical therapies
“For ladies who want larger breasts, men who want larger and longer penises, for those who want to be taller, and for older people who want to have instant rejuvenation…
An evening at the opera
I CAN never quell a stir of fascination, dread and longing when the house lights dim and the curtains part. But the enjoyment of an opera can begin, not with…
Philippines’ oldest colonial churches
THE vibrant past of the Philippines is among the many great things it is known for. As one of the most-visited destinations, it is home to a great number of…
An event to remember: The venerable Abbot Shi Yong Xin visits Los Angeles
Who said downtown Los Angeles gets crowded only when the Lakers are playing? Last week, the only game in the town was the Shaolin Temple Cultural Festival in this City. There…
Unchaining the Word of God
“THE word of God is not chained,” St. Paul says in his letter to Timothy as he was suffering in prison, chained because of his passion for spreading the Gospel…
Marco Sison: A balladeer by heart
What sets Filipino singer Marco Sison apart from the rest of his contemporaries? What made him survive the stiff competition against new singers post his generation? What could have been…
Marco Sison: A balladeer by heart
What sets Filipino singer Marco Sison apart from the rest of his contemporaries? What made him survive the stiff competition against new singers post his generation? What could have been…
Veggie, Omega 3, brain food
Veggies protect the stomach Those taking NSAID drugs like ibuprofen, and other anti-arthritis pain medications regularly can be victims of stomach irritation which could result in ulcers and bleeding complication….
Alone at last
THIS mild, sunny morning charmed me into happiness and I realized my cheer was partly because I was alone. I thought for an awful moment that perhaps I was essentially…
Passion for travel
VISITING different places have helped individuals expand their world. Getting away from the usual daily setting can be a good way to end a rough week and a great start…
Angels of mercy in the medical arena
Nursing is most certainly a world into itself. Even as the debate in American healthcare rages, these remarkable men and women quietly continue to provide the day to day grit from…
On fulfilling our duties
“WE are worthless servants, we have only done our duty,” a secretary of a Cardinal referred to these words of the gospel years ago during a dinner-tribute for his superior….
Outstanding Fil-Ams highlight PACCAL’s 21st anniversary
On Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 PM at the grand ballroom of the Ramada Plaza Hotel along Frontage Road in Newark, NJ, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc….
Outstanding Fil-Ams highlight PACCAL’s 21st anniversary
On Sunday, October 13 at 1:00 PM at the grand ballroom of the Ramada Plaza Hotel along Frontage Road in Newark, NJ, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc….
Snoring, sleep apnea can kill
For years physicians have suspected that snoring is generally associated with sleep apnea, and sleep apnea was linked to sudden cardiac death. Unlike heart attack not related to sleep apnea,…
The apostolic mission of grandmothering
“IF you want to civilize a man, begin with his grandmother.” – Victor Hugo So, one moment you’re just a mother—and before you can blink and think that you have escaped…
Beauty, brains and heart that is Filipino
MISS Philippines, Megan Lynne Young, was crowned Miss World 2013 during the coronation night held in Nusa Dua, Bali, Indonesia on September 28. This triumph is another milestone in Philippine…
In war, death is impersonal
If one could only look in every soldier’s heart, and know everyone’s story. When you become a soldier, you never think that your job will entail killing, You only know…
Where arrogance leads
“THERE is so much arrogance in this society,” my friend complained when the receptionists of the gym where she exercised regularly treated her rudely. On that day she didn’t know…
CANTARES: a sentimental journey across the globe via classical and broadway music
Once again, music was proven to be a universal language through the mounting of Cantares, the latest musical production presented by Philippine Pearl, a New York-based event production company. The…
CANTARES: a sentimental journey across the globe via classical and broadway music
Once again, music was proven to be a universal language through the mounting of Cantares, the latest musical production presented by Philippine Pearl, a New York-based event production company. The…
Restless leg syndrome
What is Restless Leg Syndrome? Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) is condition where the individual develops a strong, irresistible urge to move their legs whenever they sit or lie down. This…
Newswomen: A breed of their own
In this highly competitive profession that requires courage upon entering what is still essentially a man’s world – newshens happily exploit every avenue that may lead to news, including those…
Tagaytay’s food favorites
With the cool season now in the country, never miss out a heartwarming bowl of hot Bulalo or beef shank soup especially when in Tagaytay, Cavite. It is an original…
On radical discipleship
IF WE only knew fully what were getting into, perhaps we may not have taken a path or decided on a kind of life. It could be a marriage, a…
Interviewing Romy P. Borje
It’s been said that no people on earth are more fearful and anxious than the members of the press, when they are written about. Think about why doctors are known…
On humility in human encounters
I STILL think fondly about my enjoyable trip to Guatemala and El Salvador. I think not so much about the places that I visited but the warm encounters that I…