Contributed by:
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 [...]
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, “No. It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give it up.”
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, “No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.”
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, “No. Patience is a byproduct [...]
A friend emailed this to me not in the very distant past, and found out later that it was also emailed to him. You might not be with me, but upon reading the message two or three times, my conscience urged me to have this read by many, particularly the voters, especially now that it [...]
Isang bagong-saltang kaluluwa ang umakyat sa langit ang ngayon ay nakaharap kay San Pedro. Namasyal silang dalawa sa langit. Magkahawak-kamay silang naglakad-lakad sa isang malaking silid doon na puno ng mga anghel.
Huminto si San Pedro sa harap ng isang lupon ng mga anghel at nagsalita, “Ito ang Receiving Section. Sa silid na ito, tinatanggap lahat [...]
A British journalist breezed into Manila with an assignment to write about ‘the essential Filipino.’
He smiled confidently over his easy assignment relishing the free tour as complementary reward.
For three days, he ran around searching. He rejected the business district of Makati which reminded him of cold and calculating London. He went to historical places in [...]
“Not before I have my morning coffee.” Does that quote sound familiar? Arguably the most consumed breakfast beverage in the western world, coffee has also become an attraction for a restaurant’s menu, be it a chain or otherwise.
With MacDonald’s launch of McCafé as a direct competition for Starbucks, and Dunkin Donuts multi-million dollar campaign to [...]
A man in Kansas decided to write a book about churches around the world. He started by flying to San Francisco , going to a very large church, he began taking photographs and making notes.He spotted a golden telephone on the vestibule wall and was intrigued with a sign, which read “Calls: $100 a minute”. [...]
Money resolutions: Save money in 2010
The New Year is a good chance to make important life changes, especially when it comes to managing your money.
Making New Year’s resolutions is a personal commitment to practice good ones and avoid bad habits. The same idea applies to money matters, says personal finance columnist Salve Duplito.
Here are some [...]
By: Norma Tablico, Principal, Cavinti, Lumot, Calminue National High School/s Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines
Sixty years of age qualifies one to be a senior citizen. Nice to think of it. The time you are to enjoy many privileges, starting from your travel, meals, recreation, down to your medicine, etc. You are now the priority….treated as VIP and with [...]
113th Anniversary of Dr. Jose P. Rizal’s Martyrdom
Manila Bulletin, Dec. 29, 2009
By Prof. DAVID LAPUZ, Knight Grand Cross of Rizal and Professor of The Life and Works of Rizal, December 29, 2009
More than at any period of our history, there is a need for a re-dedication or re-consecration to the ideals of freedom, justice 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).
