I write this in memory of a woman whose memory left her in peace long before she left this world in peace. Add one more to the list of my life’s regrets. The day I told my daughters we were going to the wake of their great-grandmother, they were shocked, not of her passing, but […]
The enduring image of a well-preserved colonial-era city has made Vigan an icon of Filipino culture and a popular tourist attraction. Thousands visit this northern city to get a glimpse of its old-world charm, history and even indulge in culinary feasts. While the “touristy” side is well-known to a lot of visitors, the ili or […]
Have you ever eaten and felt that something is lacking? We all have. Food without spices and flavors is not something enjoyable. Whatever the culture and tradition, food is meant to be enjoyed together by family and friends. And further knowledge of the spices and flavors and its health-giving wonders can certainly add more enjoyment […]
“Travel opens your heart, broadens your mind and fills your life with stories to tell.” —Paula Bendfeldt I had never been to China in my entire 13 years of existence. I have only ever been to the Philippines since the day I was born. This is why I always wanted to visit China. My father, […]
There’s an entire generation of people who hunger for travel and live for the excitement of discovering new sights and places to explore. This rings true for many young Filipinos who are now discovering and revisiting many of the Philippines’ best vacation spots, immersing themselves with the country’s unique history through festivals, fashion and food. […]
Should we censor what our children watch and read? Achi began reading book one of a 13-book series last year. She stopped at book three and moved on to other books. She recently picked up the series again, and is going through them like candy. Of author and historian Prof. Ambeth Ocampo, she says “He’s […]
A purple heart for ClintonBy Dr. Rita Pullium Clint was no ordinary child. His parents did everything they could to have a child, and after years of trying, they finally had Clint, one and only child, so he was pretty special! Yet, for all the worry about his being a spoiled kid, he grew up […]
The Filipino Catholic custom of marking the 40th day after death comes from the event we are marking liturgically today (Ascension Day). Tradition holds that Christ ascended to heaven 40 days after the resurrection, so in a quite literal way, Filipino Catholics observe an immediate mourning period of 40 days, somehow believing that the soul […]
Last May 28, singer-songwriter Will Jay (劉偉男), whose birth month coincides with Tulay’s 31st anniversary, released a new song entitled, “I Can Only Write My Name.” The song is in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Month. As an avid fan of Jay’s music, I quickly looked up the song. Though I personally love his […]
A man was enjoying a quiet meal in a Manila restaurant when two Chinese men entered boisterously, smoking their cigarettes. The security guard tried to tell them smoking was prohibited on the premises, but was rudely told it was none of his business. The diner stood up and requested the shorter of the two newcomers […]