Chinese New Year 2019 marks the Year of the Pig, the 12th animal sign, who answered late to the call of the Jade Emperor for the animals to assemble. The pig symbolizes luck according to Chinese culture. Globally, however, the pig is a domesticated animal and is a common food source. Among Filipinos, there are […]
What comes to mind when pigs are mentioned? For most of us, it is probably food. Lechon and chicharon are always part of our celebrations, and we can prepare so many dishes out of pork. Think of sisig and crispy pata. We share this preference for pork with many other cultures. Think of sausages, hot […]
This is about the journey of one of my roots-finding clients. His background mirrors mine: our mothers are both from the Chan (曾) lineage in Fujian. Like me, he too was at first oblivious of his Chinese roots, did not go to a Chinese school and learned the Hokkien language through Saturday classes and self-study. […]
Most people expect to grow old. But many are unprepared for the realities of life as one of the elderly. For many, incomes shrink because of retirement, while failing health pushes up medical expenses. Ahmas and angkongs complain of loneliness. Many are housebound, often with only a helper to keep them company while the rest […]
People are living longer. Statistics from the World Health Organization confirm this. Within the growing population of elderly, many continue to enjoy active lifestyles. Yet, all of them are increasingly frail and need more care. My father is 93. On weekends, he takes my son with him to go to a golf driving range to […]
It is not just in the South China Sea region that China comes into conflict with other countries when it comes to border disputes and territorial claims. India has its own contentious issues with China. The Doklam plateau, an area claimed by both Bhutan and China, is one such area. There are many reasons behind […]
I remember when I was first added to Subtle Asian Traits, a popular meme-sharing group for second-third generation Asians (children of immigrants or kids of those kids), in the middle of the semester, I couldn’t stop laughing as I scrolled down my feed for about half an hour. In this group, members share relatable funny […]
Setting healthy resolutions for the New Year always seems like a great idea, but can be very challenging to see through. Still, research shows that small actions we take every day can have a big impact on our lifelong health, and physical and mental well being should be a priority. Our ability to maintain health […]
Tzu Chi Great Love City located in Codilla Land in Barangay Liloan, Ormoc City has 1,585 houses with 6,000 population. The houses were destroyed by Typhoon Yolanda. When the beneficiaries moved, they did not pay Tzu Chi a single centavo.They were provided with beds, blankets, groceries, rice. Most of the people there are farmers, tricycle […]
Peering into a kaleidoscope through the collection of Jaime FlorCruz With the interest in things Chinese at an all-time high, Bahay Tsinoy, a museum of Chinese in Philippine life, proudly presents its 20th anniversary offering – a view of China’s development from a self-professed “accidental Chinese.”Jaime FlorCruz (吉米) was a student at the University of […]