Category: Global
When The World Shakes…
And now, here we are again, watching another war unfold in the Middle East.
The Tradition of Remittances Continues to Bolster the Philippines, But It Also Comes at a Cost
The new 1% tax on remittances goes into effect Jan. 1, 2026. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) projects the tax could cost about $250 million of a whopping 38-40 billion dollars annually, about 9% of the nation’s GDP.
Ending The Year With Loved Ones At Down Under
This year, however, we will be spending the holidays separately in their respective homes with us travelling to Sydney and spending our Christmas with our eldest child Gigi and her husband Eric.
When Tears Become Prayer for Thy Kingdom Come
These past weeks, my heart has been heavy. The headlines are filled with violence, assassinations, wars, corruption, bombings, and shootings. It is not just here in America—it is everywhere.
PH Books To Take The World Stage At The 2025 Frankfurt Book Fair
Filipino literature is about to make its grandest entrance yet on the global stage.
When Doors Close: A Season Of Loss, Gratitude, And Hope
Before the year even ended, we were hit with unexpected news: the U.S. agency funding my husband’s project would cut support prematurely.
Filipinos Favor Focusing on Domestic Issues Over Another “Forever War” in the Middle East; ‘No’ to Escalation
Politicos say that further military action is dependent on Iran’s nuclear capability that’s still unclear after Trump’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites.
The US and West Must Pressure Netanyahu to Finally End the Bombings and Blockade of Gaza
It’s high time for President Donald Trump and western leaders to exert forceful pressure onto Israel to stop the bombings and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Brink Of War? A Prayer For The Nations
Right now, many families – especially children – are hiding in bunkers, unable to run or laugh in open fields, their lives overshadowed by the deafening sound of bombs and sirens.
Righteous Indignation
No matter how much I want to be unbothered, I am deeply affected by all that is happening around me.
