Peng Jia Zhen (彭家珍) of Jin Tang (金堂) municipality in Sichuan (四川) province enrolled in the Sichuan Defense Preparation School to specialize in the armed forces and armaments. He joined the Chinese Tong Meng Hui (同盟會), a revolutionary organization against the Manchu Dynasty formed by Sun Yat-sen in Tokyo, Japan. His father wrote him several […]
I agree with Father Ben Sim’s (Angkong Ben to many of his constituents) lament: Why is the Christ in Christmas being forgotten in the frenzy of cards, gifts, carols and the like? Instead of the traditional songs like “Silent Night,” “Joy to the World,” “O Holy Night,” “Adeste Fideles,” children today are more familiar with […]
After more than 10 years, kidnap victim Tariq Mian can breathe more easily after his kidnappers were meted life imprisonment by the Makati court. Judge Elmo Alameda, of Makati RTC Branch 150, found former Senior Inspector Eleazar Seiton, former Sergeant Luminog Guiapal, former Corporal Jumel Cañazares, Jonathan Melgo, Ahmad Guiamad and Beltran Tompeta guilty of […]
Of all the many parish ministries I held at the Sacred Heart Parish in Cebu, the one closest to my heart is the college student assistance program, or “Scholarship Program” for the impoverished youth. Over the past 10 years, the program has enabled about 50 young people, children of farmers, fishermen, janitors and security guards, […]
Catholicism and the Catholic church in the Philippines have been important factors in effecting the integration of the Chinese in the Philippines into the mainstream society since the early Spanish period in the 16th century. The Spanish friars were eager not only to Christianize the local Chinese but also further evangelize and convert the Chinese […]
At the 30th Anniversary General Assembly of the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies last Dec. 2, four “ambassadors” were given recognition. I was tasked by PACS president Dr. Tina Clemente of the University of the Philippines to introduce them. It was an honor and privilege to present the honorees, considering their stature. But as Dr. […]
The Philippine Association for Chinese Studies celebrated its 30th founding anniversary with the year-long theme, “Cultivating Community, Knowledge, and Nation: 1987-2017.” The event culminated in the one-day PACS conference in Pasig City on Dec. 2. The conference underscored bilateral economic relations, while not discounting other aspects of Philippines-China relations and Chinese studies in the Philippines. […]
Do you want to feel healthy and energetic? Do you want to make sure you are taking enough vitamins and nutrients every day? There is one simple solution: Eat two cups of assorted vegetables and two cups of assorted fruits every day. This simple lifestyle change will offer you many health benefits: 1. You will […]
Some time ago, the Eastern King of Sulu Paduka Batara from the South Sea personally led his relatives and subordinates to come to China. They braved the wind and waves in the seas and arrived at the capital, bearing a friendly official letter and many precious gifts. His straightforward manner of speaking conveyed genuine friendship […]
It is December again. For many of us, it is one of the busiest times of the year. Family and perhaps corporate obligations involve a lot of get-togethers, gift-giving, and perhaps even travel. Daily routines are disrupted as additional responsibilities and activities kick in. So, with all the merrymaking, it is often a stressful time […]