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 all. [...]
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 , that [...]
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 let me [...]
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 sneere drums,and 3 [...]
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 [...]
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 Science, 57.05% in [...]
Residents of Tabontabon, a municipality in Leyte thought of a “green solution” for their transport problems. They crafted bamboo cars.
The cars or “bamboo taxis” were commissioned by Tabontabon Mayor Dr. Rustico Balderian, reportedly to address the municipality’s need for an alternative mode of transportation to the oft-used but accident-prone “habal-habal” or motorcycle.
The bamboo taxis, assembled [...]
F L A S H ! ! ! PACQUIAO WINS 7th WORLD TITLE
Manny Pacquiao, now WBO welterweight champion, made boxing history after defeating Puerto Rican Miguel Cotto in their “Firepower” bout Saturday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada (Sunday in Manila).
Pacquiao defeated Cotto after referee [...]
Congrats to all NCLEX passers in California, particularly to Kim Stephenson Glorioso Ansay of Azusa, CA who took the exam for the first time.
A graduate of Fatima University in Valenzuela, Bulacan, Kim came to the U.S. right after graduation choosing to take the Nursing licensing exam here in the U.S. He made the right choice as Kim [...]
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).
