Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid
Letting go
April 19, 2024 4:17 pm
This title was suggested by a friend after I told her that I was almost at the end of a task that many seniors had to face – letting go of possessions that had been accumulated over the years.
Farmers and fisherfolk – our unsung heroes
April 13, 2024 1:18 am
As we reflect on the lives of our national heroes who had fought against oppression and tyranny to enable us to enjoy our freedoms today, we had forgotten a large sector in our society which had toiled and struggled to enable us to enjoy freedom of food security – our farmers and fisherfolk.
Post-Easter reflections
April 05, 2024 4:04 pm
The main message of the resurrection is hope – hope that we can do something to improve our “material world” and to alleviate its present condition. Studies show that the primary concerns of our people focus on their economic and personal wellbeing – freedom from hunger and fear, as well as health and income security.
Lenten season thoughts
March 29, 2024 4:01 pm
Our friend, Dr. Ciel Habito, in his recent column, aptly captured the various ways our middle class demographic profile group spends the four days of the Lenten season. Like taking the family out to a beach in or out of the country. And preparation for the season starting with the observation of Ash Wednesday and for many, distancing from meat, limiting television viewing, doing penance and the “Visita Iglesia.
Legislation and wellness initiatives for seniors
March 22, 2024 4:11 pm
A big stride that would benefit senior citizens is the bill that Albay Rep. Salceda and the House Joint committee on senior citizens and ways had approved recently – expanding senior and PWD discounts by 20 percent on promotional items and services. They will also enjoy a 15 percent discount for water and electricity provided that their monthly consumption does not exceed 100 kilowatt-hours or 30 cubic meters.