Before Boracay became home to beach party scenes, it offered pristine white sands, clear waters, island hopping, and snorkeling. Today, vacationers seeking sun and simple beach-bound pleasures have found a new destination: Islas de Gigantes, or the Gigantes Islands. There are not many establishments, so one cannot expect party scenes. It is for those seeking […]
A t the parent’s orientation of our school in early June, one of the new things we covered was Quezon City’s new ordinance on canteen food. The Anti-Junk Food and Sugary Drinks Ordinance of 2017 prohibits the selling and promotion of junk food and sugary drinks to students in schools or within 100 meters of […]
Beep. Item 2527 added to catalogue. The cover was bright and shiny, protected by the plastic sticky wrapping. The spine devoid of creases, evidence of its unopened status. After months of searching and waiting, she finally had the book and it was just begging to be read. She should have a little time to finish […]
Heritage buildings are structures that have a long association with an area or location. They are an important part of the community. They help define its physical, social and cultural identity, and thus are worth preserving. But the problem is some heritage buildings have outlived their usefulness, like the old office buildings around Binondo. Although […]
Do you know that globally, cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women based on statistics? Locally, it is the second leading cancer in women next to breast cancer. It is also the second most frequent cancer among women between 15 and 44 years of age. Current estimates indicate that every year, 6,670 […]
Traditionally, the Wheel of Life is placed at the door of Tibetan houses and painted at the entrance walls of Tibetan Buddhist learning institutions. These days, almost nobody lingers at the doorstep of a house or monastery. Naturally, the Wheel of Life also suffers from a severe lack of attention. The Wheel of Life is […]
At the start of the year, I wrote about how Shobe tries to skirt the limits of her physical prowess and climbs up everything. In that article (Tulay, Jan. 16-Feb. 5, 2018 issue), I emphasized trusting our children because they know their bodies best. This time, I’d like to focus on their minds. As they […]
Editor’s Note: For this issue, we are reprinting Carlos Palanca’s second testimony before the Philippine Commission on July 8, 1899 (see Tulay June 19-July 9, 2018 issue for his first testimony). Carlos Palanca or Chan/Tan Quiensien (陳謙善) was a famous capitan chino during the latter part of the Spanish period, in the 19th century. He also […]
Many adults in the country become seriously ill from diseases that vaccines can help prevent. They might even die from these diseases. Vaccines can help protect a person from unnecessary suffering. The protection received during childhood from some vaccines can wear off, necessitating booster doses in adulthood. You may require other vaccines for other diseases […]
Whenever Dr. Jose Rizal traveled across Germany and Switzerland, his friend and traveling companion, Dr. Maximo Viola, noted that Rizal always carried a small bag containing his personal letters. Asked why he treasured his letters so much, Rizal responded that he gets a glimpse of the character and mood of the family and friends through […]