I don’t usually take a cab. But everytime I do, I meet interesting taxi drivers. I’ve met a taxi driver who talked about politics, ranting why the Philippines is still an underdeveloped country, in terms of economic status and financial stability. I’ve met a taxi driver who bragged about his newly-bought and amped aircon jeepney [...]
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En Route!
Posted: March 13, 2012 in country, God, happiness, health, life, politics, self, youthTags: driver, faith, Fort, McKinley, road, taxi
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What’s UP with you? (my humble opinion on gender and sexuality)
Posted: March 9, 2012 in current events, friends, God, health, life, politics, UP, work, youthTags: discrimination, gender, sexuality, University of the Philippines
I know it is unlikely that this should come from me. I’m a Catholic. I believe in God and I read the Holy Bible. I attend mass and I serve in a church ministry. But I respect other religions, too, in the premise that they believe in one Supreme Being and do not think that [...]
Beyond the Birds and the Bees (Part 2 of 2)
Posted: February 14, 2012 in country, current events, family, health, life, love, politics, self, work, youthTags: abortion, climate change, environment, love, Philippines, population, poverty, relationships, reproductive health, sex, teenage pregnancy
Let’s Talk About Sex… in Schools, Households, and in Malacañang We, teachers, can give them the proper and basic education using books and forms of mass media. In schools, we can teach them how to read, write, and count. But what teenagers really need are lessons on reproductive and sexual health, responsible relationships, family planning, [...]
Beyond the Birds and the Bees (Part 1 of 2)
Posted: February 14, 2012 in current events, family, health, kids, life, love, politics, self, work, youthTags: abortion, Grace to be born, Philippines, poverty, relationships, reproductive health, sex, teenage pregnancy, volunteer
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! According to Wikipedia (which I used for ease and indolence), Valentine’s Day is a holiday observed on February 14 to honor Saint Valentine. Since then, it became associated with romantic love. Valentine’s Day symbols include the heart-shaped figure, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. During this occassion, lovers expressed [...]
It’s a Grace to be Born
Posted: January 8, 2012 in country, current events, health, kids, life, love, politics, self, workTags: abortion, babies, motherhood, sex education, teenage pregnancy
On my way home, I frowned upon three teenage girls wearing short shorts and thick make-up chatting loudly in the jeep. Of course, I overheard them talking about courtship as if they know what love is and how to handle a relationship at age 14. I want to tell them: they have a bad fashion [...]
Red Flag or White Flag?
Posted: June 17, 2011 in country, current events, life, politicsTags: China, Chinese, economy, Filipino, islands, military, Philippines, politics, Spratly, United States
As of today, the tension regarding the territorial disputes over the Spratly Islands is going sky-high. China’s Haixun 31, its biggest maritime patrol ship, is now navigating the South China Sea (West Philippine Sea) to protect their “national maritime rights and sovereignty.” And the Philippines is threatened by China’s possible “bullying” attacks subsequent to the [...]
