ARLINGTON, Texas — Manny Pacquiao had a good night’s rest and was up bright and early as he headed to the nearby Grapevine High School in Dallas for his morning run on Tuesday (Wednesday in Manila).
The sun was out but the wind was still a bit chilly. Pacquiao looked energized as he did his rounds [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dear Fellow Cavintinians,
The proposed date for the Cavinti MEDICAL- DENTAL Mission, April 3, 2010, is fast approaching. Hence, this “paala-ala” again. Please spread the news to all Cavintinians. It is not that this has been forgotten, but I believe many Cavintinians have not read this advisory yet.
I am knocking on your generous hearts to please [...]
Celestino Linay, SR., 95 years old, succumbed to death due to old age early Tuesaday morning, February 16, 2010 at Mississauga, Ontario in Canada.
He is survived by Sote (Sotera Valente), his wife; Gil, Lindo and Jing (Celestino Jr.) his sons; his sons – and daughters-inlaw; his several grandchildren and relatives.
Born on April 6, 1914 and [...]
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).
