ARLINGTON, Texas — The brand new and extremely modern Dallas Cowboys Stadium stands out here in Arlington.
The $1.2 billion-stadium is the home of the popular Dallas football team, but this Saturday (Sunday in Manila), it plays host to the boxing championship fight of pound-for-pound king Manny Pacquiao and Joshua Clottey from Ghana.
The stadium was transformed [...]
The SILENT TREATMENT
A man and his wife were having some problems at home and were giving each other the silent treatment. Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him at 5:00 AM for an early morning business flight. [...]
No greater word of comfort can we give to a grieving family than to proclaim our hope in the resurrection of the dead. The pain, suffering and loss of a loved one can become a blessed moment when the Spirit works wonders in the hearts of those who believe.
The comforting of those who mourn – [...]
Three hundred forty-two (342) Filipino peacekeepers in Syria were feted with United Nations (UN) service medals for helping in the quest for peace in Golan Heights, the Department of Foreign Affairs reported Saturday. Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo awarded the recognition during the medal parade ceremonies for Filipino peacekeepers serving with the UN Disengagement Observer [...]
I AM ALWAYS WITH YOU
By Emily Dickens
When I am gone, release me, let me go.
I have so many things to see and do,
You mustn’t tie yourself to me with too many tears,
But be thankful we had so many good years.
I gave you my love, and you can only guess
How much you’ve given me in happiness.
I [...]
A Filipina marine scientist no other than Prof. Lourdes Cruz formerly of the University of the Philippines, was globally recognized for her contribution in the field of science and technology.
Professor Lourdes Cruz was the only awardee from Asia-Pacific. She was one of the 5 women scientists who were honored in the prestigious 12th Annual L’Oreal-Unesco [...]
Sonny C. Belleza
West Covina, CA
For Cita and I, visiting our beloved hometown in Laguna is a must. We left Manila early in the morning. Before leaving for our destination, I texted Mina, a niece and Ate’s (my Auntie’s) overseer of the houses, that we will be in Cavinti before lunch time.
Upon seeing our ancestral home, [...]
The invitation that the Fiesta Chairman, Adan Vita, sent out lately had typos. On his behalf, I’m sending you the correct schedule of events as follows:
Friday, July 30, 2010 – 7:00 PM
Bespiras @ the Chairman’s
6465 Donway Drive
Mississauga, ON
Saturday, July 31, 2010 – 11:00 AM
Fiesta Picnic
Meadowvale Conservation Park
Mississauga, ON
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Eucharistic Celebrations – 5:00 PM
Dinner [...]
By Clara Moskowitz, LiveScience Senior Writer
The pursuit of happiness is sometimes easier said than done.
Some scientists have argued that happiness is largely determined by genetics, health and other factors mostly outside of our control. But recent research suggests people actually can take charge of their own happiness and boost it through certain practices.
“The [...]
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Dr. Emma Mesina Matel, CA
Is there a magic cutoff period when offspring become accountable for their own actions? Is there a wonderful moment when parents can become detached spectators in
the lives of their children and shrug, “It’s their life,” and feel nothing?
When I was in my twenties , I stood in a [...]
A native of Cavinti, Lucila C. Oblena spent all her working years as an educator, beginning as a classroom teacher in 1944, then a Guidance Counselor and retired as a school Principal. She is also the founder of CLOTA (Cavinti Laguna Overseas Teachers Association). She is the Editor of Tipakan.com (Cavinti Diaspora).
