The Philippines and China signed a total of 14 agreements in various areas of cooperation. The signing was witnessed by President Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang after their expanded bilateral meeting in Malacañang on Nov. 15. The agreements signed were: • Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Philippines and China • […]
Cemeteries all over the country come to life during Undas, the time of honoring the dearly departed. Filipino families flock to the tombs of their kin, bearing gifts such as flowers, food and fond memories. With bountiful feasts, they treat the departed as if they were still alive. However, the bustle in cemeteries during this […]
Three years ago, it took almost ten trucks to haul off the waste generated from Nov. 1 to 2 in Manila Memorial Park in Holy Cross, Novaliches. Back then, the park management’s solution was to discard everything. “Regardless if it’s recyclable or not, they are already considered waste materials,” park manager Jo Seuzo Alo says. […]
Behind the success of Tzu Chi Foundation’s annual environmental protection and recycling campaign in cemeteries during the observance of Undas are the volunteers who dedicate themselves to promoting love for the planet among the public. The northeast monsoon and a tropical depression hovering over the country’s area of responsibility brought incessant rain from Oct. 29 […]
When Tsinoys visit Fujian province in southern China, their destination is usually Xiamen, where their roots are. A little over 200 kilometers to the north, along the coast (the high speed Fuxia train from Xiamen takes less than an hour and a half), is Fuzhou, the provincial capital. Aside from being the political and economic […]
I first heard of “Matilda” as a 1996 film based on a 1988 Roald Dahl book. This starred Mara Wilson in the title role and Danny de Vito (who also directed) as her father, Harry Wormwood. In 2011, the musical version of “Matilda” (music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and book by Dennis Kelly) debuted […]
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. 一個剃頭， 一個扳耳 tsi ge […]
Who doesn’t want to get higher grades in school? Every student (or parent) wants to do better in school but sometimes does not have a clue. Here are the principles that have worked with many students: Classroom tips • Sit close to the teacher. Studies show that those who sit closer to the teacher or […]
This saga all started from the name of a special mami and siopao restaurant along C. M. Recto Avenue near Avenida – Pinsec House. Pinsec sounds Chinese. But what does it mean? What is its Chinese origin? Is it related somehow to pansit, the popular Filipino dish? After consulting with a local-born Tsinoy who is […]
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. 叫豬叫狗， 不如自己跑 kio ti […]