Sickle Cell Disease is a group of life-threatening, inherited disorders that affect the normal functioning of red blood cells. There are four common syndromes of this disease which includes Sickle Cell Anemia, Sickle Cell Hemoglobin, Sickle Beta Thalassemia, and Sickle Trait. But when people hear about the disease, they usually relate it to sickle cell anemia, which is… Read More »
This time, one of the best news I just picked up online recently is the open letter released by 5 global media organizations, namely, The New York Times, The Guardian (UK), Le Monde (France), Der Spiegel (Germany) and El Pais (Spain) strongly urging the United States under the Biden administration to end its prosecution of Julian Assange, the… Read More »
There’s always outrage when what’s deemed a significant event occurs. Inevitably we jump on our social media accounts to display our anger, our “outrage,” which results in the ultimate lazy and hypocritical act of protest, virtue signalling. Social media has made it extremely easy to be theatrically outraged to get likes and clicks between sipping your Starbucks Caramel Brûlé Latte. On both sides of… Read More »
As the festive air of the Christmas holidays thickens, I am reminded of the heart and soul of Christmas – generosity. True – Christmas was meant to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ by Christians. But it is also a time for giving, of togetherness, of thinking of others, and a time to let go of negative feelings… Read More »
I will be very personal this time. Almost two weeks ago, I tested positive. I got rattled, a bit jittery, and didn’t know what to do – I was going to have my fifth vaccination when it happened. I called friends to inform them of my status as they were with me on the last 3 big events… Read More »
I empathize with people who dislike the idea of working 9-5. Who likes the idea of constantly putting aside their authentic self so they fit in and being under management’s control, who can let you go at any time? Recent layoffs at Meta, Twitter, Redfin, Shopify, Flipboard, Dapper, et al. are reminders that: I understand the appeal of 9-5. All… Read More »
Ayon sa mga dalubhasang weather-weather, ang unang pagbagsak ng niyebe o first snowfall ay madalas mangyari sa buwan ng Nobyembre; ngunit maaaring maganap din sa Oktubre. Subalit nuong 2009, sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon in 162 years, hinayaan ni Inang Kalikasan na gawin ni Autumn what the season was meant to do – shed off its colourful beauty, prepare for… Read More »
As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to remember the seniors around us who are living in poverty and isolation, and often spend the holiday season without the warmth of a shared meal or a support system. Social isolation has been a growing concern putting many seniors at risk of living alone and disconnecting them from the… Read More »
We soared to the highest skies with Darna, swam into the deep blue seas with Dyesebel and lived again reincarnated as Maruja (“tunay kang pinagpala, sa yaman , sa ganda ay sagana”) They’re the top creations of the greatest Filipino comic writer/artist MARS RAVELO. I remember them days when we bought all the comics in a nearby store… Read More »
Profound realization: Sometimes, listening attentively to unending tales of woe brings relief. It’s nice to discover that you are running ahead of someone and a nasty bear. ***** Late post: Tatang tried to outrun aspiring bets in the latest polls. On the eve of the halalan, naghanap siya ng barya sa ilalim ng mesa. Kaso naumpog, utak ay… Read More »