Of all the many parish ministries I held at the Sacred Heart Parish in Cebu, the one closest to my heart is the college student assistance program, or “Scholarship Program” for the impoverished youth. Over the past 10 years, the program has enabled about 50 young people, children of farmers, fishermen, janitors and security guards, […]
Catholicism and the Catholic church in the Philippines have been important factors in effecting the integration of the Chinese in the Philippines into the mainstream society since the early Spanish period in the 16th century. The Spanish friars were eager not only to Christianize the local Chinese but also further evangelize and convert the Chinese […]
At the 30th Anniversary General Assembly of the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies last Dec. 2, four “ambassadors” were given recognition. I was tasked by PACS president Dr. Tina Clemente of the University of the Philippines to introduce them. It was an honor and privilege to present the honorees, considering their stature. But as Dr. […]
The Philippine Association for Chinese Studies celebrated its 30th founding anniversary with the year-long theme, “Cultivating Community, Knowledge, and Nation: 1987-2017.” The event culminated in the one-day PACS conference in Pasig City on Dec. 2. The conference underscored bilateral economic relations, while not discounting other aspects of Philippines-China relations and Chinese studies in the Philippines. […]
Do you want to feel healthy and energetic? Do you want to make sure you are taking enough vitamins and nutrients every day? There is one simple solution: Eat two cups of assorted vegetables and two cups of assorted fruits every day. This simple lifestyle change will offer you many health benefits: 1. You will […]
Some time ago, the Eastern King of Sulu Paduka Batara from the South Sea personally led his relatives and subordinates to come to China. They braved the wind and waves in the seas and arrived at the capital, bearing a friendly official letter and many precious gifts. His straightforward manner of speaking conveyed genuine friendship […]
It is December again. For many of us, it is one of the busiest times of the year. Family and perhaps corporate obligations involve a lot of get-togethers, gift-giving, and perhaps even travel. Daily routines are disrupted as additional responsibilities and activities kick in. So, with all the merrymaking, it is often a stressful time […]
Ed’s Note: The booklet is too lengthy to reproduce in full. We deleted some parts that overlapped with the main story. One old photograph, two persons’ names. In the photograph are a boy and four girls. The boy’s name is Eng Kim San (黃金山); the four girls are his younger sisters whose names we did […]
Don’t believe everything you read. Legitimate media have long made it a point to check and double check facts before publication or broadcast. This assures readers that the news they get is credible. On the other hand, it seems anyone who has anything to say can post it on the internet, and voila! Servings of […]
The UBER driver was about to arrive when, suddenly, signs of rain hovered as fierce winds whipped tan ancient acacia tree under which I took shelter. The wind scattered hundreds of leaves – a wonderful sight as the confetti flew towards the deserted street that stretched in front of me towards the paifang (牌坊 memorial […]