I am writing this as I am getting ready to leave tomorrow. Unlike a normal trip, this one is done with trepidation. This will not be a vacation in the sun, not accompanied by frolic that characterizes a winter getaway or spring break. I’m bothered that this trip is not planned at all. I am not even sure… Read More »
“Higit na matimbang ang tubo kaysa sa puhunan.” We often hear this saying from grandparents. Many parents of children complain that their offsprings are being spoiled by their “lolo and lola”. The relationship of grandparents and grandchildren is very different to that of parents and children. Young couples get their children at a time when they have many… Read More »
The whole world has its share of love potion rituals. Knowledge of the matter is better than experiencing the actual practice and the worst is ending up as a victim. AVV313 The practice of concocting raw materials to be used as love potion is a known practice all over the world. It is one of the most acceptable… Read More »
In demanding that the followers of the Sultan of Sulu surrender immediately to Malaysian authorities because the Sabah standoff was reaching a point of no return, President Aquino showed a complete misjudgment of the character and resolve of Moros in fighting for what they believe is right. Aquino is obviously not a good student of history as he… Read More »
The sudden arrival four weeks ago at this writing of followers of the sultan of Sulu in Sabah in North Borneo has now resulted in a number of deaths. Further deaths may ensue before the problem is resolved. The incident has embroiled the governments of the Philippines and of Malaysia and the sultan in a fresh controversy over… Read More »
CHICAGO (FAXX/jGLi) – Unlike the peaceful exodus of some 200 members of the Sultan of Sulu, escorted by some 30 armed members of the Royal Army, who went to the State of Sabah to claim their own land, the reported killing of ten Filipino people and two Malaysian policemen last Friday (March 1) were no different from the… Read More »
During the term of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, she and her minions tried to downplay People Power and bury it into oblivion. Despite their yearly efforts to ignore it, however, people power is far from dead and the spirit of EDSA will continue to live for as long as there are people who are willing to stand up against… Read More »
Each nation has its own unique culture, belief on mythology, and folklore. Filipinos have one that is so effective through generations and will linger on till the end of time…. AVV213 So far, the Philippines’ culture is very rich when it comes to mythology and folklore where our superstitions in today’s generation comes from. We believe so much… Read More »
MANILA Does the Philippines have a monopoly on disasters? They never seem to stop coming to this unlucky country. Australia is the country that calls itself “unlucky,” even though the land Down Under is blessed with abundant natural resources, a vast and wondrous land, and a resilient and resourceful people. A number of countries in Africa are prone… Read More »
It happened one Sunday. A fire broke out in a cruise ship at sea. The ship lost power. The boat was plunged into extreme darkness. And worse, the boat stood still, right in the middle of the sea. Indescribable fear seized the passengers. Four thousand, two hundred twenty nine! Yes, that was the number of passengers in that… Read More »