First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 25, no. 3 (July 10-23, 2012): 12. There are moments when we wish that nothing will change but realize we have to continue going forward. I have had such moments twice in four months. I had just graduated from high school: took my final exams, received my diploma […]
We begin this series on the origins of Chinese surnames with 李 (Li) – the biggest surname in China. 李 in Mandarin is Li, but in the Philippines, there are several spellings which all belong to this Chinese surname, such as Dy, Dee, and Lee – all pronounced as “di” in Hokkien. The surname 李 […]
Editors Note: This is the ninth of a series about the 36 Chinese Buddhist temples of the Philippines. Much of the information is from a thesis of Venerable Chuanmiao (Hsuan Chuang University, 2008), a Buddhist monk affiliated with the Thousand Buddha Temple in Quezon City. 9. Lian Hwa Temple 蓮華寺26 Industrial Ave., Marcelo CompoundPotrero, Malabon […]
First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 25, no. 3 (July 10-23, 2012): 11. I recently gave away a bagful of lampin (diapers) through an egroup where members give and get things for free. I told the recipient some pieces are a decade old and have gone through four kids! She asked how my kids […]
Editors Note: This is the eighth of a series about the 36 Chinese Buddhist temples of the Philippines. Much of the information is from a thesis of Venerable Chuanmiao (Hsuan Chuang University, 2008), a Buddhist monk affiliated with the Thousand Buddha Temple in Quezon City. 8. Kim Sha Temple 金沙寺1021 Upper Ongpin St., Sta. Cruz, […]
First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 25, no. 4 (July 24-August 13, 2012): 14-15. Every leader envisions a future of a better Philippines. To help budding Chinese-Filipino leaders, Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran is organizing the Fourth Tsinoy National Convention, “Shared Destiny, Building New Bridges” together with PHILFLEX Philips Wire and Cable Co., Liwayway Marketing […]
First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 25, no. 3 (July 10-23, 2012): 16, 15. “U y, galing Baguio yan” or “Galing Zambales yan.” Vendors at the wet market will gladly impart such information, believing it means something to customers seeking quality. Yet, these phrases may mean nothing to many shoppers. Even as produce moves […]
Interest in genealogy or ancestral roots is growing worldwide. This is so true among the Chinese who continue to observe the tradition of honoring ancestors from the distant past. Ancestral shrines that proudly display the family lineage, listing forefathers and descendants of the same surname, are commonplace even in modern China. In response to the […]
Editors Note: This is the seventh of a series about the 36 (not 26 as earlier published) Chinese Buddhist temples of the Philippines. Much of the information is from a thesis of Venerable Chuanmiao (Hsuan Chuang University, 2008), a Buddhist monk affiliated with the Thousand Buddha Temple in Quezon City. 7. Hwat Kong Temple (法空寺)19 […]
First published in Tulay Fortnightly, Chinese-Filipino Digest 25, no. 3 (July 10-23, 2012): 5. Was Rizal anti-Chinese? There is no simple answer. It has been raised several times in the entire year (June 2011 to June 2012) of celebrating the 150th birthday of Dr. Jose Rizal, our national hero. History neither happens in a vacuum, […]