How men won women’s trust and hearts in 1909 (Photo by Ernesto Segismundo) The love story of Lolo Andoy and Lola Tina, typical of their time at the start of the 20th century, could inspire today’s young men and women to be good, honest, brave, and faithful. It is a tale worth retelling. My...
As young students, we all have our favorite treats to eat after class. There’s fish ball and kikiam , ice scramble, adobong mani , and many other street food that will surely trigger some fun memories from our days at school. Along with those memories are the vendors with whom we became friends...
Plus, the perfect gifts to jumpstart their new goals By this time, grandparents have settled themselves into their daily routine, which consists of doing chores, surfing the internet, or playing with dogs, but most of the time, the idea of trying new things, let alone getting out of bed, could mean...
MB's Tula Para Kay Lolo at Lola online contest winners revealed In no time at all, after we called for entries to our online contest Tula Para Kay Lolo at Lola , was The Manila Bulletin met with an outpouring of poetic love. Grandchildren young and younger, from around...
Social distancing won’t keep us from showing our gratitude to our lolos and lolas Our three children haven’t seen their grandparents since the lockdown began in March. Although my husband and I are allowed to go out of the house, we limit our travels to the necessities. Even visiting our...
These teenagers have given new life and meaning to the Filipino tradition From the root word “mana,” pamana isa Filipino word that means heritage, inheritance, legacy, or hand-me-down. In Filipino culture, pamana or mana is a piece of property left by someone who passes on, and generally...
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival this year runs from Aug. 7 to 16 but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the movies will be screened on Vimeo. Out of 244 entries submitted, 10 short films were selected and will vie for the Best Film award. Scene from 'Ang Gasgas na Plaka ni Lolo...
