From the category archives:
Sometimes… we get reminders… That life in the Philippines is still very much columnar. In two columns. Weird. Shades of the Indian caste system. I’m Promdi (from the province) and they’re from Manila. I call it, Imperial Manila. Some people believe they are the establishment. It’s Old World mentality. And so these people are clueless [...]
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Love, is a many splendored music. It’s not one boring musical note. You know, I love listening to some of the world’s national anthems. I love it so much I bought a CD of all the worlds’ national anthems. Aside from the Star Spangled Banner, I especially like Oh! Canada and Australia Fair. Here in [...]
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Picture Credits: Chi-bi You who i cradled in my arms You, asking as little as you can Little snip of a little man I know i’d give my life for you It’s a very beautiful song from Miss Saigon. You will be who you want to be You, can choose whatever heaven grants As long [...]
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“Pwedeng mag-padala?” It’s sort of like this. A Filipino tradition which is now used by drug syndicates. How do you fight this? Simple common sense. Better, refuse any type of “padala” even from anybody. If you choose to bring it with you, inspect the “padala” especially, the “maleta”. This is not just for OFW’s. This [...]
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(Picture Credits: Daily Candor) By: William C. Taylor It’s the holiday season, when we start making lists of the gifts we want — and of the pros and cons of the jobs we have. The end of one year and the start of a New Year is the time when just about everyone takes stock [...]
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