After the devastation wrought by earthquakes in Mindanao in October and November came the equally destructive typhoon “Tisoy” (Kammuri) that slammed the Bicol and Visayas regions. We were lucky to have left Calbayog, Samar the night before Tisoy made landfall. It was windy and raining intermittently the whole day we were there. Our Calbayog contacts […]
Tzu Chi Foundation is known for its disaster relief works. In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda in Leyte, the Buddhist charity group’s emergency relief efforts reached over P1 billion. The charity foundation also actively serves poor communities in other ways. One of these is through its free clinics. A challenging start In April 1995, […]
It’s the season of festivities now that it is Christmas once again. Christmas parties abound everywhere: with neighbors, office mates, close friends and families. In the midst of all the fun and laughter, let us not forget what Christmas is all about: love and peace as the Child Jesus has given us. Let us also […]
Much has been said about global warming. It causes glaciers to melt, higher sea levels and resultant flooding, and more storms which are increasingly destructive. Unmitigated, many animals and plants are expected to die as they lose their habitats, causing a serious imbalance in the ecosystem. One well-known culprit is carbon dioxide, emitted in huge […]
Raising animals for food is hurting the environment in a big way. Animals emit a host of potent greenhouse gases – including carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia – harmful to the atmosphere. These contribute to global warming. If more people forego meat and eat more vegetables, this will help reduce animal herds which in turn […]
Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. Idioms, expressions Hokkien pronunciation […]
Hokkien, on the tongues of Tsinoys, has grown and evolved, taking on a life of its own. Sometimes words simply fail us. With some creativity, Tsinoys have strung together words to form colorful phrases that simply hit the bull’s eye. Here are some expressions unique to Hokkien as favored by Tsinoys. Idioms, expressions Hokkien pronunciation […]
While Tsinoys have been recognized for their contributions to Philippine culture and history, their role in the development of the local film industry is less well known. In line with the celebration of the centennial year of Philippine cinema, this article highlights the influence of Tsinoys on the growth of the local movie industry. Not […]
Oh, she’s my friend. He’s my friend too. Some parents talk about shy children and how to help them emerge from their shells. But what about the extroverted child in a family of introverts? When parents and the other sibling like it quiet, along comes this chatterbox of a child who is everybody’s best friend. […]
In Tulay’s Feb 21, 2017 issue, we explored the expansion of the tourism sector in the Philippines from historical and economic angles. The subsequent six-month closure of the resort island of Boracay, from April to October 2018, highlighted the fact that there are unsustainable forms of tourism in the Philippines. Many tourist destinations in the […]