The greatest miracle
AT ONE time or another in one’s life many of us had wanted a miracle to happen. It could be a healing of a friend from cancer, a completion of…
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DBD Christian Ministries’ KALOOB, truly a world-class presentation
After having seen a great number of diversely conceptualized Philippine ethnic and cultural stage presentations, I was certain that I’ve seen the best. But this changed when I was invited…
DBD Christian Ministries’ KALOOB, truly a world-class presentation
After having seen a great number of diversely conceptualized Philippine ethnic and cultural stage presentations, I was certain that I’ve seen the best. But this changed when I was invited…
For the ‘City of Our Affections’
A few weeks ago, a certain fury was unleashed by Filipinos. The gates have been opened and out came a flurry of statements in defense of Manila. Dan Brown’s latest…
The serious side of comedy
THOUGH the few good TV shows back home are applauded, it is dismaying that these small islands of quality are almost lost in the sea of mediocrity and outright vulgarity,…
Santacruzan at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church
BALDWIN PARK—In this placid and sinless community that was misting into early summer evening, the Flores de Mayo (also know as Flores de Maria), a month-long custom and celebration, which is steeped in…
Bread: Broken, blessed, and shared for the world
“WHAT would you do to be global citizens, to improve communities, to act locally but think globally? This was one of the challenging questions of Kofi A. Annan, Former Secretary-General…
PACCAL honors Filipino-American WWII Veterans
To commemorate Memorial Day, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc., (PACCAL) nostalgically observed the federal day that honors men and women war veterans. The May 27 event, done…
PACCAL honors Filipino-American WWII Veterans
To commemorate Memorial Day, the Pan American Concerned Citizens Action League, Inc., (PACCAL) nostalgically observed the federal day that honors men and women war veterans. The May 27 event, done…
Tilapia and Lapu-lapu
Tilapia was in the news lately as a food item that contains “higher levels of potentially detrimental long-chain Omega-6 fatty acids than 80-percent-lean hamburger, doughnuts and even pork bacon.” The…
Looking for treasures in growing old
“Few people know how to be old.” – Francois De La Rochedfoucald They say that youth is wasted on the young. This is untrue. Youth is wasted on the old, if…
Postscript: The agony and the splendor of campaign combats
A week ago, a whole nation fidgeted while the next installment of political drama unfolded during the May midterm elections. In any case, what can one really do within the…
Kinding Sindaw’s ‘Mga Ninuno,’ a sublime cultural journey
The Southern Philippines is known for its rich traditional practices particularly in relation with birth, marriage, death, funeral and mourning, worship, beliefs, myths, everything that pertains to their daily activities…
Kinding Sindaw’s ‘Mga Ninuno,’ a sublime cultural journey
The Southern Philippines is known for its rich traditional practices particularly in relation with birth, marriage, death, funeral and mourning, worship, beliefs, myths, everything that pertains to their daily activities…
The One God calling us to be one
DURING a recent appreciation dinner for faculty members at St. John’s Seminary, I was sitting next to a rabbi, who is a professor of Old Testament theology, and his wife….
Don’t let car troubles ruin your travels
Motorists should make certain their vehicle is up to the rigors of travel. Whether you do your own maintenance or depend on the pros, Regular service let’s you undo the…
Let’s harvest water – now!
Water crisis is threatening the world, and the Philippines is not immune to it. As a matter of fact, the United Nation appears to be a notch more concerned about…
VG Wellness – Healthy like a Filipino
You may be thinking, “hmm… another health/wellness company. Who cares?” and you wouldn’t be the only on thinking that. When we started VG Wellness, we asked ourselves that exact question,…
Summer remnants
The heat still hovers around the metro. It makes itself known to everyone with its imposing presence. Some may find it a bit irritating as it becomes a source of…
A question of choice
It is said that choice is destiny’s soulmate. You have a choice to accept or refuse, to take one turning down the crossroads to the future or another. By not…
A hundred Cinderellas on Mother’s Day at FACLA
We saw what joy looked like on the “Day of Tribute to all Mothers” last weekend. It touched us to the core , bringing back tenderly the true meaning of…
Steven Fulop: A new breed of political figure to move Jersey City forward
Finally, Jersey City’s voting populace has spoken and they did it with passion by electing Steven Fulop! Voters saw that somebody with well-schemed measures and innovative maneuvers will come to…
Steven Fulop: A new breed of political figure to move Jersey City forward
Finally, Jersey City’s voting populace has spoken and they did it with passion by electing Steven Fulop! Voters saw that somebody with well-schemed measures and innovative maneuvers will come to…
The amazing life with God
IT’S amazing to think about the power of God in our lives, how he has gifted humanity with intelligence, strength, and artistic ability. It’s marvelous to see young people growing…
Coffee reduces death risk
In a previous column, we reported that drinking coffee regularly “reduces the risk for the development of Type II (adult onset) diabetes.” Subsequently, we have also published reports of later…
Taking space
Humanity has been held in awe by the possibilities of space since we started looking up to the skies. The space race, led by the United States and the former…
Happiness is someone called Mother
On that big production (called Mother’s Day), we laid gifts of love and honor at the treasured feet of our mothers. They do not crave attention, but they glory in…
Diplomacy: A performance art
The art of diplomacy is a blend of fact, fiction and poetry, with its peculiar commerce of hints and harmonious overtures. Like life, it is about the important, the unimportant,…
Fr. James B. Reuter, SJ immortalized in portrait
Fr. James B. Reuter, SJ, a Jesuit beloved by generations of Paulinians from St. Paul Manila, has been immortalized in an oil portrait by award winning Filipina painter, Pamela Isabel…
Remedios Jacobo Solero–Taeza: More than just a fashionista
Today’s women, aside from being smart and career-oriented, have amazingly transcended the boundaries of multi-tasking. They impressive juggle varying roles and accomplish much with such panache. Despite having their hands…