I’ve noticed that many Filipinos are having difficulty pronouncing the word shrimp or shrimps. I can’t blame them it can actually be a tongue twister. Shrimp shrimps. Me too, I
Author: OMB
THE PANDEMIC has slowed down the rapid spread of AIDS. Sexually active individuals are forced to stay home. Hindi sila makapag kalat ng lagim. That’s one positive effect of
I don’t know why but these past few days I am missing my parents. I just miss them. I wish they were still alive. I envy those whose parents are
For the past 15 years, I did not set a goal for myself. I stopped dreaming of big things for myself. I mean intangible things —-personal achievements, adulation, recognition, awards,
A quality free education up to high school must be available to all and must be compulsory. A two-year associate degree or vocational courses are ideal for those who cannot
I think the younger generation have a different approach,in parenting. Look at my nephew Dr. Ric Tan III. For me, he and his wife Jennifer are the perfect parents. Maybe
The presidential election is coming too soon. Viber groups are bombarding our minds with all the publicities and propaganda favoring their own candidates. Naglalabasan na naman ang mga amuyung, and
The world, our planet, is changing, and it’s changing fast. And furious. More storms, floods, are coming and more frequent and stronger. The wildfires are unstoppable and seem like they
Since the first lockdown in March 2020, movements and food deliveries to our village have been restricted. For several months the residents were confined to buying food and supplies from
I am missing Mochi. I hope when we see each other again she still remembers me. She’s going to be 15 years old in a couple of months and her
Some common words or phrases are now considered offensive, racist, racial profiling, gender labeling, bullying, etc. For example We Filipinos like to give unsolicited advice. For example, when we see
I am back to my life in Manila. I am the one driving today because I don’t want to let driver Roger Moore drive for me. It’s a combination of
Congress will most likely pass the Absolute Divorce Law in the Philippines, It’s just a matter of time when couples can now file for emancipation from their unhappy marriage. Millions
Our Catholic religion introduced us to saints. We grew up praying to them too and asking for their intercessions. Some say why go through the saints when you can communicate
Shabby Chic used to be my favorite beddings and linen’s brand. I was a big fan of the tv show and in fact, when I received an invitation from
Even if all the windows are kept closed all the time the dust particles manage to invade our indoors. Dust wiped off in the morning are back in the afternoon.