I am saddened that someone of Manong Frankie Sionil Jose’s stature could misunderstand the Tsinoys and their role, influence and impact in all aspects of Philippine life (The STAR, “Can we trust America,” Hindsight column, Jan. 19, 2019). I don’t doubt Jose’s love of our country, but he’s been misinformed and misguided about our intense […]
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 […]
Our nation faced many challenges and tragedies in 2018. Yet, it is human nature to find reason to stay optimistic. So, let me start off my first Beats & Bytes for 2019 on a positive note. Allow me to highlight the activities and events of the organizations I am involved in: the Kaisa Heritage Center, […]
Two kidnapped Chinese nationals were rescued in separate operations, the Philippine National Police Anti-Kidnapping Group (PNP-AKG) reported. The PNP-AKG said Kang Xintong’s mother received a call from the kidnappers using her son’s WeChat account. The mother, who is in China, said the kidnappers first demanded RMB50,000 (P382,500) and another RMB20,000 (P153,000) after informing her that […]