“I’m not afraid and these 15 days convinced me there is nothing to fear. Let them be afraid instead.” — Alexie Navalny. When I heard the news that Alexie Navalny died on Friday, March 16, in the Arctic penal colony where he was serving a 19-year sentence, my first reaction was of great sadness. I thought why would… Read More »
Education is a path to opportunity. It develops human talents and interests, as well as being a vehicle for equity and greater social inclusion. Access to quality education is not a privilege, but a human right. However, not everyone has this right, especially among the many people and children living around the dumps of Payatas and Smokey Mountain… Read More »
“Palengke” in the old Parañaque By Edwin de Leon “PAMILIHANG BAYAN NG PALANYAG” was the prominent sign of the Parañaque public market of the post-war years, right into the 50s. Anybody who has travelled between Manila and Cavite has passed the front of this iconic building along Quirino Avenue, the only thoroughfare connecting Manila to the southwest. … Read More »
It may still be cold but spring is just around the corner. This year, 2024, spring will officially start on March 19. I always thought it was always the 21st of March. Apparently, it shifts or is movable. Not a moment too soon, I say. Although, we have had a relatively mild (but erratic) winter, having more of… Read More »
Years back, when we were living in this anxieties-filled world, busily making a living, raising families, and working hard, we failed to notice how our time flies so fast, and suddenly, with a jolt of lighting, we found ourselves already seniors. Then, on hearing the iconic Beatles’ songs, we would clap, jump, dance and gyrate to the tune… Read More »
Judging is part of human nature. Everyone is a snob about something, the most prevalent being job snobbery. You encounter job snobbery when you meet someone for the first time and, after judging your appearance, they inevitably ask: “What do you do”? Based on your response, they’re either delighted to meet you or look at their watch and excuse… Read More »
Nothing attracts people more than promos, freebies, and add-ons. Business establishments spend money on research to lure people to choose them over their competitors. That is, for people to buy what they don’t need. This is what powers consumerism and materialism. In terms of food, fanning lust and greed are two things they exploit. Lust for food and… Read More »
BREAKTHROUGH – Elfren S. Cruz – The Philippine Star There are again attempts to downgrade the significance of this extremely significant event in the history of the Filipino people. I think it is important that we recall the role that the EDSA movement played in our struggle for democracy. The classic definition of People Power is “political pressure… Read More »
ni Edwin Esteba Buhay Sa ibang bansa ikaw ay nagpapakahirap Upang matupad mo iyong mga pangarap Pinipilit mong magsumikap Upang pamilya makaahon sa hirap Hindi naman kalakihan lahat ating kinikita Iyong iba nga sinasabi ay kulang pa Pero kung tayo ay marunong magpahalaga Dapat alam mo kung paano gumasta Kapag tayo ay nagbabalikbayan Sa tingin ng iba tayo… Read More »
Waiting We are eagerly hoping to see our Big Day as the sunset sets in; finding ourselves still waiting till the morning dawn greets us again. Tra la la, la, we joyfully sing to ease the pain of waiting; who knows, our Day is just around the corner. While we are waiting, it’s not an idle thing; we… Read More »