Engaging in the power of negative thinking does not always mean choosing the dark side of life or being gloomy. When people see you as pessimistic or doubtful, they often point out the power of positive thinking. In short, this approach focuses on the bright side—whether in resolving arguments or finding solutions to problems. Dreamers, for instance, rarely… Read More »
Palagi nila ginagawang isyu ang maleta Nakita ba nila kung ang laman nito ay pera Sa harap ba nninyo ito ay binilang nila O baka naman tayo ay nakikitsismis sa kanila Huli kong bakasyon ako rin ay may maleta Laman ay tuyo saka mga sitsirya Mga damit ko nga ay hindi na nagkasya Sana laman nito ay tunay… Read More »
I remember my “Tuli” ( circumcision) rite of passage, which took place in the summer of 1960, right after I finished elementary school. Before entering high school, I wanted to make sure “everything was done” so I wouldn’t have to worry about being teased by my classmates for being “supot” (uncircumcised). Being teased as a supot is an… Read More »
By: Beverly Vergel In the world of entertainment journalism, names often become familiar long before faces do. Columns are read, opinions are followed, and bylines become part of a reader’s daily rhythm. For many, NAP ALIP was one of those names—recognized, respected, and trusted. For me, he was something more. He was a beloved Kuya Nap—someone who had… Read More »
One night, I could hear strong winds humming against our bedroom windows. They were powerful, yet I still managed to sleep soundly. The following morning, when I stepped outside our apartment building, I was greeted by a thick blanket of snow covering everything. It was bitterly cold—around minus 10°C. A few hours later, when I returned home, I… Read More »
By Aileen Respicio-Alejo For many Filipinos in Canada, success is often measured through milestones—landing a first job, earning a stable income, obtaining a professional license, purchasing a home, or starting a business. Yet behind these achievements lies a deeper, often unspoken question: how does one continue to live out their faith in a new and unfamiliar environment? More… Read More »
Iwasan natin na sila ay gawing idolo Sa mga pulitiko huwag tayong maging panatiko Dahil tuwing eleksyon tayo ay kanilang niloloko Mga pangako nila na alam nating hindi totoo Ilang pangulo na ba ang ipinaglaban nyo? Tanong ko may nabago na ba sa buhay nyo? Lahat na ba tayo ay may trabaho? O asa pa rin sa ayuda… Read More »
These days, the popularity of the bahay kubo is once again finding its way into the hearts and minds of our countrymen. Despite the rise of modern concrete and hardwood houses, many people are now choosing to buy ready-made nipa huts and set them up in available spaces on their properties. Being part of the culture, architects often incorporate the… Read More »
Matagal nang panahon ang inyong naging samahanSa bawat araw puno ng tawananPagiging magkaibigan hindi matatawaranSikreto ng bawat isa pinagtatakpan Ngunit dumarating ang pagkakataon na nagkakasiraanMay mga bagay na hindi rin nila napagkakasunduanKung anuman ang dahilan sila lang ang nakakaalamKaya sa kanilang problema wala tayong pakialam Kung sa kwento ng isa ay ikaw basta naniniwalaHabang sa mga kwento nya… Read More »
Ni Edwin Esteba Bakit may mga tao na hindi masaya para sa kapwa mo Hindi nila matanggap na may umaasenso Sa halip na matuwa at batiin ito Tila gumagawa pa ng ikababagsak mo Dapat tayo ay maging masaya para sa kanila Lalo na kung alam mong pinaghirapan nila Ipanalangin natin na magtagumpay sila Sa mga landas na tinatahak… Read More »