Category: Philippines
Eraserheads Are Coming To Honolulu!
by Renelaine Bontol Pfister Filipino alternative rock band Eraserheads is coming to Honolulu to kick off their Huling El Bimbo 2024 World Tour! The first [Read More…]
The Boracay Escapade: Enjoying the “Crown Jewel of Philippine Tourism”
by Elpidio R. EstiokoPeople I know kept asking me how beautiful, exotic, and enjoyable, and what makes Boracay the 5th Best island in Asia, according [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: White Lady, Black Christ
by Rose Cruz Churma This book by Charlson Ong is called “a love letter to storied Quiapo and its Black Nazarene” by literary critic Caroline [Read More…]
EJ Obiena: Pole Vaulting Superstar On Road To 2024 Olympics
Ernest John “EJ” Uy Obiena was the first athlete to qualify for the 2024 Summer Olympics for the Philippines national team.
Hard Work And Grace
by Seneca Moraleda- Puguan|Does God deserve the credit and the glory for our hard work? This is a debate that has gone viral since a [Read More…]
BOOK REVIEW: The Manila We Knew And The Manila We Knew
As the school year ends and summer vacation beckons, a lot of families will consider returning to the homeland, with Manila as its first port of entry.
Always Developing, Never Developed
by Seneca Moraleda-Puguan Before we sleep, my husband and I usually spend time together watching an episode of a Korean drama. But last night was [Read More…]
Heatwave Means No Classes
One of my fondest childhood memories in the Philippines was having summer vacations in the Bicol province where my parents are originally from before moving to Baguio City.
A Widow’s Testimony
Indeed, it was a simple and stress-free life. On October 20, 1989, an unexpected loss changed my life completely. I became a widow at 43, with three children aged 16, 14, and 12 to take care of.