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White Christmas Ok lang sa Larawan
Ang kapatid kong si Myrna ay nasa New York. Si Vennie ay nasa London. Ang yumao kong kuyang Ben ay natirang matagal sa Los Angeles. May paskong nagdaan na silang tatlo ay umuuwi ng
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2017 Year-Ender Album Recommendations
The year is nearing its end once again, giving way to yet another new beginning, new adventures. So, it is time to make a recap of new music released in 2017 that any music
Read More »The One who Got Away
I am currently working on a new book, titled The One who Got Away – an anthology of short stories whose theme is unpursued young loves that could have ended in happy endings…or also
Read More »Is the government losing the war on drugs?
When President Rodrigo Duterte took office on June 30, 2016, he vowed to rid the country of illegal drugs, crime, and corruption in three to six months. Six months went by and the drug
Read More »Traditions and Christmas
As you savor a candy cane this CHRISTMAS, say :donke schon” to Germans, for that confectionery treat was first created in Cologne. As you admire your poinsettia, say “gracias” to Mexico, where the plant
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A Filipino Christmas in Steinbach
On December 2, I traveled to Steinbach to attend the South East Manitoba Filipino Association (SEMFA) Christmas Party, held at Pat Porter Active Living Centre. I was happy to respond to the invitation of
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Unique Christmas traditions in the Philippines
The Philippines is known for celebrating the longest Christmas season in the world. Filipinos start to feel the Yuletide season once the “ber” months show in the calendar, and it officially ends on the
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PBA rookie Jason Perkins shows promise
Jason Perkins of the Phoenix Fuel Masters has been impressive during pre-season games and expected to transition well when the PBA opens its new season. The former La Salle Green Archer who was the
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Bato to get Bureau of Corrections chief
Philippine National Police Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa will be the next chief of the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) after his retirement on January 21, 2018. President Rodrigo Duterte made the announcement during
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Vic and Pauleen’s daughter baptized
The first child of celebrity couple Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto was baptized last Dec. 10 at the same church where they got married in January 2016. The baptism of one-month-old Baby Talitha was
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