Angel thoughts We feel really sorry for Tourism secretary Cristina Frasco for the mess the ad agency they contracted for a new advertising promotion did. I wrote last Sunday that I like the tagline they thought of, “Love the Philippines,” because, to me, that is the conclusion every local and...
Angel Thoughts This is a tense week for some of us the Mayon volcano watchers (my beloved was a Bicolano, that's why I love the province) and the activities of the perfect cone-shape natural wonder is worrisome. But we can only hope she will not blow, at least, anytime soon. Another worry is Taal...
Allow us to start this day with sincere thanksgiving prayers for a New Day, a second chance to live life in the light of the Divine Will. I had another harrowing encounter with the Grim Reaper last week with recurring bleeding and had to be confined. My beloved doctor and urologist, JV...
Angel Thoughts First off, let me wish all fathers, daddies, *itay*s, *tatang*s, papas a “Happy Father’s Day” today. My own idol father was sportsman Amado Ramirez Munson who was also the best spouse to my mom, Paz Intengan Munson. He passed away at a young fifty, but he left us a legacy of...
Welcome to the happy month of June! The traditional month of weddings and love in the air for betrode couples. The school calendar begins, for others, it closes. Oh, well. This is the new normal. But looking forward to rainy, cooler days and, hopefully, more stable water supply. Retired Supreme...
To celebrate 50 golden years of Philippine Tourism this month, the Industry’s stakeholders took a fashionable break from the daily grind and staged a glittering affair for a noble purpose. Renee Salud with his models Philippine Airline Vice President Ria Domingo, Okada Manila’s Cielo Reboredo,...
Bea with her mom Mariasun “Dearest Mama, How do I love thee, let me count the ways. I love you for being my first love. A love I have felt since I was first conceived in your womb. I love you for sacrificing your last years in school to raise me, Rina, Agoo, and Miguel. For making us come first...
The first rains of May have fallen on Metro Manila. Not as strong or as frequent as we may want but they did bring freshness under the searing heat of the summer sun. Now we all look forward to honoring our own “i*nay*s,” “*nanay*s,” “mamas” on their special day on Mother’s Day next...
Today is Palm Sunday, and most of us Catholics will surely have a palaspas or palmera to wave at the King during mass. This traditional way of greeting the Lord Jesus as He enters Jerusalem is very Filipino. The palmera, which can be bought from the churchyard, was also traditionally kept at home to...
Here is a story that should inspire readers of all ages, perfect for an Easter story of hope and grace. Judee Quiazon was born in the slums, where she grew up. Amid the squalor of her little neighborhood, she didn’t dare dream big. “I wanted to be a teacher. Or a social worker, perhaps,,”...
Yes, you readers read our headline right, a Global Green Travel Mart is coming! To think we’re still looked down as a top plastic polluter! (Ouch). But we are determined to put the pollution issue behind us, thanks to efforts like the Green Travel Mart happening next month. All roads lead to...
ANGEL THOUGHTS I would like to share with you, dear readers, an experience my daughter-in-law Margaret had when renewing her driver’s license. This should inspire more people who have a fear or dislike of dealing with government agencies because of some of its residual reputation for being slow...
