Amid growing concerns about catching a bug from being in a crowd, working from home makes increasing sense for many, specially if your employer allows it. The home office is nothing new. But if you are new to the game, keep in mind that operating from a home office takes some discipline and organization. There […]
On March 12, with bated breath, people waited for an expected announcement of a lockdown for Metro Manila. It came shortly after dinnertime, leaving more questions and anxieties than assurances. Since Jan. 30, when news of the first confirmed COVID-19 patient in the Philippines broke, Filipinos have been waiting for President Duterte to take matters […]
This may not be the best time to talk about visiting Yangzhou (揚州) in Jiangsu province in Eastern China, but you can bring a taste of Yangzhou right into your home. And you don’t even need to wear a face mask or take your temperature. You may not have gone to Yangzhou but I’m sure you’ve […]
Fruits are a feast to behold! They are nature’s most abundant and versatile creation. They come in a variety of colors, sizes, shapes, scents and flavors. Fruits lift the spirit, whet the appetite and provide the body with natural energy. They are thirst quenchers when eaten fresh and raw. They are the best daily guilt-free […]
The COVID-19 scare seems to be dying down. We pray that the virus is on its way to permanent hibernation, and South Korea will overcome the contagion spread by church people. Taal Volcano has quieted down. Evacuees have returned home, except for those who live on Volcano Island. The question now is whether the government […]
It has been a hectic two weeks as Kaisa Para Sa Kaunlaran continues relief operations for victims of Taal Volcano’s eruption and unexpectedly found itself helping in the fight against the spread of COVID-19, the name for the virus previously referred to as 2019-nCoV. Amidst difficulties and challenges, it is heartwarming that Kaisa continues to […]
This year started with a bang, literally. Taal, the go-to “chill” place of Manila’s urbanites for years, and Taal Volcano and the lake surrounding it, are the centers of attraction. Traversing all the Batangas towns around Taal, travelers enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake and the volcano. But the best view is, of course, […]
Before the new coronavirus reached our shores, and before Taal Volcano erupted on Jan. 12, the Tsinoy (Tsinong Pinoy, who are Filipinos of Chinese ancestry but born and raised in the Philippines) community launched the Alay Puso outreach program for the poorest and most marginalized communities. This offering of giving was a significant dual celebration […]
Quezon City’s reputation as an artistic and creative hub was strengthened when the Areté, a futuristic building complex, opened at the Ateneo de Manila University campus in Loyola Heights in 2017. It is also home to the university’s art exhibition space and talent incubation center. Why is Ateneo interested in raising a new generation of […]