Tribute to Fathers

I do not have my biological father now to greet a “Happy Father’s Day” but I am always grateful that this especial day is celebrate to remind me of a life well-spent. My father died five years ago, though I miss him sometimes, it seems that he is still with us. Also, God has provided [...]

The Individual and the Society

Lately, we have been seeing advocacy-advertisements that encourage individuals to take part in the transformation of the country. Many have already joined, especially that these advocacy are led by popular personalities in media, arts and politics. Many of these are young people who have hopes for the country; young people who, in their age of [...]

Social Networking and Blogging

I was in high school when I was introduced to the Internet, cyberspace, world wide web or whatever we call it because I needed to search some stuffs for the IT quiz bee. I signed up my first email when I was in third year because I needed to email some relatives abroad.
I thought, that [...]

Overcoming Acid Reflux (GERD)

Have you ever experienced throwing out your food after eating (not anorexic)? Have you ever felt acidic or hungry even if you just eaten? You may want to know if you have a gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or simply acid reflux to know what things you should do.
I usually experienced vomiting just after eating or [...]

The Government Offices

When I go to government offices, I always expect inefficiency and utter, “gobyerno kasi, asa pa ako.” When I come to click government websites, most of them are not updated or the page can not be loaded, “gobyerno kasi, asa pa ako.” But then, I know I should not always perceive “all” government offices as [...]

Halloween is Coming

I can’t remember attending any Halloween party. I also do not have any experience wearing any sexy halloween costumes or that pumpkin costume most children wear. I might look wacky in those dresses but I really want those pumpkins, they’re funny!
Halloween is the shortened version All-hallow-even. The celebration on the eve of All [...]

Coffee and Being a Student*

I can’t remember now when did I start taking coffee. I just remember during my childhood, I always sip from my grandfather’s mug; and I used to make my father’s coffee. My drinking of coffee in large amounts really started during my college years. The caffeine content of coffee became beneficial to me especially when [...]

No Reservations and Cooking*

It was the first time (I think) that I watched a movie on its opening day. Well, it was a great relief from a stressful work of the day. I am talking about the movie No Reservations that starred charming Catherine Zeta-Jones and good actor Aaron Eckhart. I am no movie fanatic but definitely I [...]

God’s mission, God’s song

What are the ways in which music can be used to inspire or transform communities?
Elaborate on ways in which music can be used to fight oppression?
What role do youth play musically in your churches and also in your communities? Is there a disparity? If so, what are the differences and how can the two be [...]

A reflection on the Aeta community exposure

It was a hot Sunday morning. I was with at least 10 Aeta children. We sat under the shade of a tree for some rest.
Photo by Ate Chikai

A child asked me: Nanung lagyu mu? –
At long last! I’ve already finished writing and posting my experiences and reflections on the Aeta community we had last weekend [...]