Holistic approach to skin whitening
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The school: A gathering of gifts
THOSE that can, do; those that can’t teach…well, that is so insulting. Teaching is the most exalted position — that prestige will always be there. Teachers bring some kind of…
The riddle of sickness
It is called the pompous sickness — the spell which hushes the household, with its desert-like stillness felt through its innermost chambers. One in a world unto herself, her own…
In search for God
It’s busy in the seminary these days as we, faculty and staff, prepare for the new academic year. It’s also an intense and exciting time because we have 30 new…
Hope at FASGI is indescribable
Temple and Beverly Blvd. is a cross street that fully represents of Historic Filipinotown’s ambiance: traffic that congeals into puddings of irritability, food aroma that alone can elevate your cholesterol…
Maxene Magalona conscientiously keeps dad’s legacy ablaze
The saying that “an apple won’t fall far from its tree” holds true in Maxene Magalona’s case. Born Maxene Sofia Maria Arroyo Magalona on November 23, 1986 in Manila to…
Unexplained cardiac arrest
Five in 10,000 people around the world develop unexplained cardiac arrest and rarely does any of them survive. This condition is hereditary, happens to any race, but is more common…
A roundup of this year’s health and wellness trends
“The greatest wealth is health,” wrote ancient Roman poet Virgil. The formula of a well-balanced diet, managing stress levels, getting more than eight hours of sleep and exercising at least…
How the Filipino idea of ‘kapwa’ can help fight chronic diseases
ON July 22, 2015 the largest Zumba class was assembled in Cebu, Philippines. A total of 12,975 participants all dressed in yellow came together to dance and set the Guinness…
5 Philippine ‘superfoods’ to incorporate in your diet
In the United States, kale, avocados, spinach and flaxseeds have all been hailed “superfoods” for their nutritional density and benefits: they contain generous doses of Vitamin A, healthy fat, Vitamin…
Has humor gone too far?
The vulgarity in entertainment THOUGH the few good TV shows back home in the Philippines are applauded, it is dismaying that these small islands of quality are almost lost in…
Celebrating 87 Years of Art and Philanthropy
Oldest Camera Club in Asia Captures an Intimate Philippines With a spirit sculpted singularlyby sunlight and shade As a melting pot of cultures, the Philippines undergoes cycles of transformation as…
It’s time to get Belofied!
Time flies by so quickly when you love what you do. It has been 25 years since I started my very first clinic, all with the goal of helping people…
When love destroys religious hatred
I SAW a beautiful French Christian film this past weekend entitled “The Apostle”. It’s a story about a young Muslim man named Akim who is being groomed to be an…
Celebrating the 13th annual Historic Filipinotown Festival
It was a grand show. It was like all-you-can-eat buffet style entertainment. For this special day, it was not about the plight of the poor or endurance of political turmoil…
Edgar Allan ‘EA’ Guzman to sizzle on the Fiesta stage
“We can each define ambition and progress for ourselves. The goal is to work toward a world where expectations are not set by the stereotypes that hold us back…but by…
NextDayBetter convenes leaders of LA Filipino food movement
SINCE its founding in 2013, NextDayBetter has been building a platform where changemakers, community leaders and innovators can assemble and share their stories. Branded as a “creative speaker and food…
The fast food of literature
Unlike the novelist, the poet nor a playwright, columnists are not performing center ring. They must be contented with their self-imposed role of being second-class citizens in the world of…
Loaves and fishes: Transformed minds and enlightened hearts
“I’VE got to keep a positive attitude,” I told a group of lay leaders during a meeting last week. As people continually struggle to keep their jobs and maintain their…
Where have all the soldiers gone?
IT was time once more to honor the men and women who died during moments of celebration despite the bloody cost, on Tuesday, July 28, inside the protective cocoon of…
Vina Morales sets to enliven 17th Fiesta in America Trade & Cultural show
Sultry singer-performer Vina Morales creates unprecedented waves and tremendous impact every time she performs on stage confidently equipped with her innately unabated seductiveness, voluptuous physicality, alluring charm, effortlessly strenuous dance…
Health hazards from computer use
Is computer use safe? Yes, computing, just like other human activities, is safe unless abused. Computers are indispensable. In this age of technology revolution, everybody, if possible, should learn how…
The delightful minuet of interviewing
Interviews come in many ways. Some regard it as a battle, a delightful minuet; others call it theater piece. That is why I am reluctant to write about fashion, showbiz…
Mother Earth cries out for love, care and protection
LAST Sunday, my homily went into a different direction, which I believe was God’s revelation. Instead of focusing on people who are crying out for help to satisfy their physical…
Women that walked in love’s shadow
They spoke of a time, a place, voices in language of love gone wrong…of frightful things that manifest itself in various ways of secrets, deceptions, obsession and violence: swathed in…
JCI marks centennial year, JCI North Jersey blows its first candle
“A great leader is like a shepherd. He stays behind the flock, letting the most nimble go out ahead, whereupon the others follow, not realizing that all along they are…
OSA triples death risk
Amanda Peterson, co-star with Patrick Dempsey in “Can’t Buy Me Love,” died at age 43 in her sleep “possibly” July 2, 2015, her body discovered July 5th, from what her…
Embracing the loss of youth
Getting old is a natural thing and no one must be afraid of the natural. Trees, animals, and everything that is alive age. I am not afraid to look old….
Easier said than done
I FOUND it easy to interpret the Gospel last Sunday and to see its connection to the First Reading from the Book of Amos. It speaks about true discipleship, a…
The light in the Capital Dome
Washington as the world’s most powerful city is arguable. But no one is immune to the spell of this international city on the Potomac, where tastes, levels of energy, basic…