Catherine Mesina Union City, CA Once more, an intent desire to visit another country inspired me to travel. Hence I decided to visit the Land Down Under. Do you know what country I am referring to and where it is? Of course, most of you do. But please permit me to answer the questions for [...]
American cable news network CNN hailed Efren Peñaflorida as Hero of the Year for his “Kariton Klassroom”, a mobile classroom that brings around teaching materials to different areas they service. He received the citation at the “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute” held at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood Saturday night (Sunday in Manila), November 21, [...]
Tomorrow, many of us will gather around the table with family and friends to give thanks over a feast of turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy — and let’s not forget pumpkin pie! But for some in this country, the feast will not be as bountiful. In fact, it won’t be much of a feast at [...]
Every day be thankful for what you have and who you are. Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf. Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord [...]
After getting all of Pope Benedict’s luggage loaded into the limo, (and he doesn’t travel light), the driver notices the pope is still standing on the curb. “Excuse me, Your Holiness,” says the driver, “Would you please take your seat so we can leave?” “Well, to tell you the truth,” says the pope, “they never [...]
Donacel A. Socorro 3rd Year, Cavinti Nat’l High School Parade with galore! The local government unit headed by Hon. Florcelie L. Esguerra and Sangguniang Bayan formally turned over the Drum and Lyre Set to Cavinti National High School last June 2, 2009. The set of equipments such as 3 bass drums, 24 lyres,18 batoons, 6 [...]
THE SECRETS OF LIFE IN SIX WORDS BEFORE MIDDLE AGE: DO NOT FEAR AFTER MIDDLE AGE: DO NOT REGRET Enjoy Life While you Can Do not wait till you cannot walk, just to be sorry and regret. As long as it is physically possible, visit places you wish. When there is an opportunity, get together [...]
WASHINGTON DC – Valerie Santos, 36, is the highest ranking Fil-Am in Washinton DC’s city hall since she was appointed Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic Development, perhaps one of the toughest jobs because of the recession. She is also the first Asian-American to occupy that post. The Office of the Deputy Mayor is responsible [...]
By Donnacel A. Socorro 3rd Year, Cavinti National High School Cavinti, Laguna Ranked 8th place on the National Achievement Test Result out of 75 Public High Schools in Laguna, Cavinti National High School achieved a 10% increase in the test results, to wit: 46.26% in Filipino, 31% in Math , 53.61% in English, 59.73% in [...]
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).
