The strong and mighty United States of America is experiencing colossal challenges at its forefront. First is the pandemic. Despite their being the leader in technology, health care systems,
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Soon, many businesses in Manila will start gradually opening their doors to customers although we still have to exercise enhanced sanitation and physical distancing at all times until such time
As expected, there were guests and relatives who backed out. We did understand that attending to the wedding could expose them to the coronavirus that came from China. Some were
We were happy to see Oyen’s three ICA classmates. They’re here for the wedding. (left to right): Kat arrived on March 11 from Calgary. She was Oyen’s classmate from grade
I was in the grocery store when I noticed a Mexican guy pushing a cart full of hotdog buns and two giant bottles of catsup. I asked him why he
Feb 25, 2020, Tuesday Waiting at the Mabuhay Lounge for at least an hour for my flight allows me to observe the other passengers, or unintentionally hear their conversations. Tonight
Her adult children are all married and living with her in the big house she inherited from her parents. Except for one who lives in Canada and married to a
I have never seen the local version of AGT, Philippines Got Talent, so I didn’t know who the former winners and contestants were. That’s why I also didn’t know who
Every time I meet Filipinos and / or kabababayans living abroad, in this particular instance, in America, I feel proud. I am proud of their tenacity and perseverance to succeed
I went to Sally’s Beauty Supply store to buy hair oil, shampoo, and conditioner. I was asking the sales staff / cashier about the hot oil treatment. I couldn’t read
The Uber driver is a little reserved but after traveling for three blocks, he warms up and starts telling me about his country and his life story. In 30 minutes
December 28, 2019 Edmund and I were here at the Terry Fator Theater in Mirage exactly a year ago on December 30, 2018. We watched Jay Leno. Correction, I watched
I found two boxes of old photos in my office. I asked the IT guy to scan and save. This photo was taken at the Joint General Membership Meeting of
Old photo: Our group Philippines, Inc., had a series of luncheon meetings with the major candidates for president in year 2004. Standing (left to right): Sec. Jose Pardo, Ricardo Penson,
December 14, 2019, Saturday I didn’t get the memo that the required attire at our Christmas party was modern Filipiniana. I only found out the day before. I didn’t want
December 12, 2o19 Last year we had our Christmas lunch at Manila House in BGC. We didn’t have a Christmas program. It was a simple kwentuhan, exchange gifts, and eating.