Part II: The OFWs’ Life The advent of Overseas Filipino Workers (or OFWs) came about during the downward spiral of the Philippine economy of the ‘70s. A foreign journalist observed, “the Filipinos were robbed blind.”  The Philippines is not only a country endowed with an abundance in natural resources, both land and sea, but also a sunny place… Read More »

Once we hit puberty, along with the newly activated hormones and awakening libido, we begin to be preoccupied with romantic notions for whatever sexual orientation we may have. We begin not only to take an interest in the opposite sex albeit, even becoming obsessed with finding the right person. The person we imagine to be our gateway to… Read More »

Most people would much rather stay home to everything familiar to them. This is understandable. To be surrounded by family and friends, home is where one is comfortable, wanted, accepted, and loved. Many who do not have the need to transplant themselves elsewhere are fortunate. They continue to enjoy the benefits of being with kith and kin, the… Read More »

Carpe diem (Latin), literally, “Pluck the Day” or “Seize the Day” (English). It is interestingly, the motto of U.S. Army leaders. It means there is an opportunity to seize the day, to alter the future, to improve readiness, to make formations and weapons more lethal, and to regain battlefield superiority over any foe in any domain. However, since… Read More »

In the not-so-distant past, airline passengers will recall looking forward to the pleasure of airline travel. When flight stewardesses or flight attendants were looked up to in awe, their jobs considered glamorous and ideal. That was when air travel was still a novelty. People travelling dressed up. Women had their hair done even, men wore suits, and decent… Read More »

Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, Greek philosophers whose names are familiar to us, were among the first recorded, to deeply examine human existence. They wrestled with compelling ideas such as morality, happiness, and the purpose of life. They speculated that there are universal truths and used those truths to teach a system of justice and law based on human… Read More »

Summertime and the living is easy, says the song. School is out, and fun is in – sums up summer. Every break in our routine existence is always a welcome break – be it just a long weekend.  Christmas, Spring and most especially the long Summer break is something we all look forward to. To prod us along,… Read More »

The baby boy you brought into the world, suckled, lovingly cared for, stared at adoringly for hours whilst he was sleeping, stayed the night up for when he was sick and you were so worried, praying he’d get well soon? That one who ran up to you whenever he was hungry, hurt, unhappy, or just wanted something? Yes,… Read More »

In today’s unbridled consumerism, one is mesmerized to feel special by buying the latest devices, clothes, shoes, bags, watches, fancy cars, and huge houses in upscale neighborhoods. And why not, if one can actually afford it. However, and unfortunately so, many struggle to look like they have what they don’t. Just ask the credit card companies. How people… Read More »

Many approach the subject of retirement understandably, with mixed feelings. Some look forward to it, while others dread it. Fear if one can afford to retire, fear on what to do when one retires, fear of the loss of importance, status, or identity brought about by the job. The higher one is on the corporate ladder, the more… Read More »