More than a year ago, the President fixed the Ninoy Aquino Day on August 23, 2010, a Monday (through Proclamation 1841). I guess many of us already made plans for this long weekend. Continue reading →
It’s said that to better prepare for the future, we must understand the past. So for parents who want to expose their children to significant portions the history of the Philippines within a relatively small area, then Intramuros would be a good place to start. Continue reading →
Two-time world boxing champion Brian “The Hawaiian Punch” Viloria is of Filipino descent. He is a gold medal Olympian for the U.S. On 10 July 2010, Viloria will fight Mexico’s Omar “Lobito” Soto in a flyweight fight, dubbed “Unbreakable” at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Continue reading →
Everyone gets sick. It’s more difficult if the one who gets sick is your child. There’s the emotional suffering that parents suffer as a result of a loved one suffering. It’s also arguable that older people would be in a better physical condition to go through the sickness than a child. And because everyone gets sick, especially children, it’s always better to prepare for that eventuality. Here are my thoughts as I sat in the hospital’s admitting section last week, waiting for my turn to be entertained by the hospital staff: Continue reading →
A truism kicked in a few days ago — you find (or taste?) something when you’re not searching for it. I found an outlet of Merced Bakeshop at the most unlikely place and unlikely time — while being confined at a hospital. There’s a tiny Merced kiosk at the lobby of the Capitol Medical Center, along Quezon Avenue, Quezon City. Continue reading →
You may have heard this line uttered in a number of unrelated events: The first time is the hardest. It could be an exam. Perhaps a job interview. Going to war. Speaking in public. Sex, even. Continue reading →
The inauguration of the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines, Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, is all set on June 30, 2010. The ceremonies start at around 11:00 a.m. at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City, although roads in the area will be closed as early as 7 a.m. (more story here; read also inaugural speech). Continue reading →
It has been months since the Firepower fight between Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao and Miguel Cotto. Manny has since defeated Joshua Clottey and won a seat in the House of Representatives (I can imagine Michael Buffer, before his trademark “Let’s get ready to rumble”, introduce Pacquiao: In the blue corner, the reigning WBO welterweight champion, the fighting pride of the Philippines, CONGRESSMAN, Manny “Paaaaaaaaacccman” Pekyeow). Continue reading →
In a little over four months, we will have our national and local elections. Some personalities and certain events have made the 2010 elections very interesting. For one, there’s the ongoing issue on whether former President Joseph Estrada is still eligible to run. There’s also the increasingly heated exchange of issues between Noynoy and Manny. Continue reading →
Dalawang araw na lang Pasko na. Tapos na ang Christmas shopping. May mga iluluto na para sa noche buena. Handa na ang mga regalong ibibigay. ‘Yung nga lang, walang kasintahan o asawa na bibigyan. Continue reading →
