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 […]
A s its title implies, Lessons from a Nationalist Struggle: Life of Emmanuel Quiason Yap, is a slim biography that hopes to acquaint the reader with a Chinese-Filipino thinker named Emmanuel Quiason Yap or Manoling. A great leader, influential speaker, problem-solver, Manoling dedicated his life to promoting nationalism and advocating genuine regard for his countrymen, […]
Vaccines protect children from a variety of serious or potentially fatal diseases, including diphtheria, measles, polio and whooping cough (pertussis). If some of these diseases seem uncommon — or even unheard of — it’s usually because the vaccines are doing their job. Still, you might wonder about the benefits and risks of childhood vaccines. Here […]
Though technology today is a boon to society, it is also one of the main causes of the widening gap between the older and younger generations in the Philippines. While the more tech savvy youth embraces the newer and faster technology, it leaves most of the older generation feeling left behind and daunted. Information and […]
It has been 30 years of being a bridge of understanding between two cultures and a bridge of tolerance between two ages. We have been fortunate in our outstanding volunteer editors. Starting with Jacqueline Co, who served as our first and only trained editor/journalist from 1988 to 1994, she was followed by Yvonne Chua, who […]
Editor’s Note: For this issue and the next, we are reprinting Carlos Palanca’s testimony before the Philippine Commission on June 30, 1899 and July 8, 1899. 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 served as acting consul general […]
All of us have a story to tell which, in its own small way, becomes a part of history, albeit most of it untold. I developed a strong passion for history growing up. Back during grade school, I was only interested in video games and reading fictional books. It was not until high school that […]
Tsinoy dads today are much more hands-on with the kids than in previous generations. While many still regard childrearing as mom’s turf, a dad’s contribution to raising a child cannot be discounted. Women often still have the responsibilities for getting the child dressed, fed, go to school, do the homework, and at day’s end, ready […]