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History

Surgery brings vision to the heart

Tzu Chi Foundation is known for its disaster relief works. In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Leyte, the Buddhist charity group’s emergency relief efforts reached over P1 billion. The charity foundation also actively serves poor communities in other ways. One of these is through its free clinics. A challenging start In April 1995, […]

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Health

12 healthy ways to have a cheery Christmas

It’s the season of festivities now that it is Christmas once again. Christmas parties abound everywhere: with neighbors, office mates, close friends and families. In the midst of all the fun and laughter, let us not forget what Christmas is all about: love and peace as the Child Jesus has given us. Let us also […]

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Life

Eat vegetables, fight global warming

Much has been said about global warming. It causes glaciers to melt, higher sea levels and resultant flooding, and more storms which are increasingly destructive. Unmitigated, many animals and plants are expected to die as they lose their habitats, causing a serious imbalance in the ecosystem. One well-known culprit is carbon dioxide, emitted in huge […]

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Life

A for Action: Vegetarians can save Earth

Raising animals for food is hurting the environment in a big way. Animals emit a host of potent greenhouse gases – including carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia – harmful to the atmosphere. These contribute to global warming. If more people forego meat and eat more vegetables, this will help reduce animal herds which in turn […]

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Idioms...Hokkien style

When words fail, use idioms… Hokkien style (96)

Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. Idioms, expressions Hokkien pronunciation […]

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Idioms...Hokkien style

When words fail, use idioms… Hokkien style (95)

Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. Idioms, expressions Hokkien pronunciation […]

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History

Tsinoys in Pinoy cinema

While Tsinoys have been recognized for their contributions to Philippine culture and history, their role in the development of the local film industry is less well known. In line with the celebration of the centennial year of Philippine cinema, this article highlights the influence of Tsinoys on the growth of the local movie industry. Not […]

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Parenting

Parenting an extroverted child

Oh, she’s my friend. He’s my friend too. Some parents talk about shy children and how to help them emerge from their shells. But what about the extroverted child in a family of introverts? When parents and the other sibling like it quiet, along comes this chatterbox of a child who is everybody’s best friend. […]

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Life

El Nido: A sustainable tourism destination

In Tulay’s Feb 21, 2017 issue, we explored the expansion of the tourism sector in the Philippines from historical and economic angles. The subsequent six-month closure of the resort island of Boracay, from April to October 2018, highlighted the fact that there are unsustainable forms of tourism in the Philippines. Many tourist destinations in the […]

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Soul of China

Feng Yuxiang: upright nationalist

General Feng Yuxiang (馮玉祥) gained fame when he defected from the Qing imperial army and clique of warlords to join the revolutionaries led by Sun Yat-sen in 1911. Years later, he toppled the Zhi (直) warlord faction in Hebei province, which enabled Sun Yat-sen to reach the capital Beijing. Feng was also dubbed the “Christian […]