However much I try not to follow what is going on in Ukraine and the rest of the world, I am inexorably drawn to the video posts from both MSM (mainstream media) and independent journalists (mainly the latter as I am beginning to doubt the former’s credibility, or at least, their evenness). I cannot help but compare the… Read More »
Based on my interactions with those under 35, I have made the following generalization: Young people today are increasingly eschewing meaningful friendships, intimate relationships, having a steady job, and being connected to a religion and a community in favour of spending a lot of time on social media. It is well known that a healthy eating habit is… Read More »
As soon as I entered the Kalayaan Centre on the evening of June 10, I was ready for CARTAS DE AMOR together with the full-packed audience! Background: The play Cartas de Amor meaning Love Letters, created by Josephine Roces Chavez, presents the tragic tale of romance between our national hero, Jose Rizal, and his greatest love – Leonor… Read More »
Circumstances beyond control made me put off for the next Balita issue (June 16-31, 2023) the column I was working on. In its stead, I am putting forward two published stories I have written in the distant past. ***** First, rest assured that the recent display of Victoria Day fireworks was as magical and mystical as always. I… Read More »
Most of us, the First Batch of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) who started schooling in 1967, are now enjoying some of life’s comforts, but occasionally, we remember the kind of hardships we experienced back then. Despite this life’s blessings, we cannot help but recall our days in the late 60s when we had to study as… Read More »
Many studies were conducted regarding the benefits of active engagement with music throughout the lifespan, particularly among children and youth. One of the studies authored by Susan Hallam, published in researchgate.net, investigated the impact of music on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people. Her paper revealed that children who were exposed and learned… Read More »
Networking Can Be as Comfortable as Having a Garage Sale When I hear someone say, “I hate networking,” I wonder why anyone would dislike something that offers many benefits, most notably more job and business opportunities, broader knowledge, faster career advancement, and higher status. Generally, people who make networking a daily habit have an easier time finding employment.… Read More »
Autism, or clinically known as autism spectrum disorder or ASD, is a developmental disorder with symptoms that appear within the first three years of life. Autism appears in different forms with varying levels of severity and each person with autism experiences their own unique strengths, symptoms, and challenges. Psychiatrists and clinicians recognize two main symptoms of autism: (a)… Read More »
Do you recall the word syzygy of a couple of Throwback columns past; how I surmised that it was quite impossible to use syzygy as another high-scoring jargon on a scrabble board? Well, I was wrong. I stand corrected. I forgot that a scrabble set has two blank tiles, each of which may be used to substitute for… Read More »
Campaigning for an unforeseen Toronto mayoral by-election on June 26th is underway. As expected, candidate outreach through social media is becoming increasingly important. Do candidates no longer knock on doors and hold town halls? It is not a stretch to say that social media has increased political engagement and polarized users, with most online political discourse leaning either… Read More »