Category Archives: Philippines/Filipino
Love, Not Money, Makes the World Go Around
I recently came across the story of Sabsy Ongkiko, a graduate of the Ateneo University, who gave up better job offers to become a public school teacher. Hers is a very inspiring story. And the heartening thing about her story … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Life, Philippines/Filipino, The Good News
Tagged Blessings, Hope, Love, Service
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Valentine’s Day
Today is the Feast of Saint Valentine and Valentine’s Day is a big thing back in the Philippines, second perhaps only to Christmas for people to give gifts and to eat out to celebrate. Indeed, Filipinos are a very loving … Continue reading
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Tagged Blessings, Generosity, Love, Service, Wisdom
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American Legacies to the Philippines
I have now been living in the US for five years now. I am continually amazed at the great diversity in the society. It is amazing how people of so many diverse cultures, languages, religion and race can live together … Continue reading
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Tagged Beginnings, Blessings
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Here is to Christmas, One More Time!
This year, I was transported back in time to the Christmas of my childhood, where we would go around visiting family and friends. Ima would wake us up early and with me, David, Noel, Non and Tatang in tow, would … Continue reading
Filipinos love the underdog. It could be our natural temperament as a people or our deeply rooted Christian upbringing. We just have a soft spot in our hearts for the poor, those who are in need or in pain, those … Continue reading
December 28, 2012
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It is early morning and Jane creeps into our room to snuggle up to her Lola and engage in lazy early morning prattle. Joy and a miracle of life at the first light of day! Whoever says miracles do not … Continue reading
December 5, 2012
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The Faith of the Centurion
Today’s reading of the Roman Centurion reminds me of our own faith as a Filipino nation. But for the grace of God, we could have been a Muslim nation just like much of Southeast Asia. When the Spaniards came to … Continue reading