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Huling Paalam
Paalam na sa mga kamay na nag-ugoy sa ‘king duyan, Nag-aruga, kumupkop, humaplos at nagpatahan, Mga kamay na gumabay sa aking mga unang hakbang, Hanggang sa lumaki’t naging responsableng mamamayan....
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Gunita ni Yolanda
Isang taon na pala ang nakakaraan nang tumahak at rumagasa si Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa lugar ng Tacloban. Ito ang pinakamalakas na bagyo na lumapag sa lupa sa...
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Home Sweet Home
Several weeks ago, when my son came home from a weekend autumn camping, as soon as he entered our door, he shouted: “Hoooooome, sweet home!” Maybe he sorely missed his comfortable bed after sleeping...
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Pasko sa Talyer
Disyembre 25, araw ng Pasko. Ako ay nakaupo sa isang kahoy na bangko. Sa paligid ko ay grasa, mga lumang gulong, kalas-kalas na makina ng kotse, at kalat-kalat na kasangkapang pang-mekaniko. Ako ay...
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Naaalala mo pa ba?
Gusto mo bang magbalik tanaw sa nakaraan? Halina’t sariwain natin ang mga karanasan noong tayo’y bata pa. Ilan kaya sa mga ito ang naaalala mo pa? Ang munting quiz na ito ay para sa mga bata noong...
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Pinoytransplant Goes to Hollywood
There is no place on earth that is synonymous to red carpet, bright lights and stars than Hollywood. So during our recent holiday trip to California, we visited this district of Los Angeles, which is...
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Looking Beyond X-rays
I looked at her chest x-ray, and knew right there and then that she didn’t have a chance. I have seen bad chest x-rays before, but this time, it was different. I look at chest x-rays and chest CT scans...
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5 years of blogging
A few years ago, I started on a trip all by myself. Then, a few of you followed. Later on, several more joined in. An adventure that has taken me to sail back to where I came from. And to soar to...
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Apatnapu’t apat
Apatnapu’t apat Mga buhay na inilagak, Sa ngalan ng katarungan Lumaban nang tapat. Apatnapu’t apat Mga bandilang nakalapat, Sa labi ng mga bayaning Nag-alay at bumagsak. O lupang nag-aalab Ikaw ay...
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Groundhog Shadow
It is Groundhog Day today. If you have no idea what Groundhog Day is, you probably not alone. I admit, when I was still in the Philippines, I have no clue what is a groundhog. I know “ground,” and I...
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Snowplay
As the old adage goes: if life gives you lemons, make some lemonade. But what if life gives you snow…. And snow….. And more snow! Then, make a snowman! Coming from a tropical country, I admit, I don’t...
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Pinoy Haiku
(Haiku is a very short form of Japanese poetry. Traditionally it has 17 syllables in 3 phrases, 5, 7, 5, respectively. I hope you enjoy the following, or better yet maybe try writing some on your own.)...
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Kwentong Kindergaten
Noong makalawang araw, habang ako’y nagbibiyahe patungong trabaho, ay aking napakinggan sa radyo ang isang report tungkol sa mga leksiyon ng buhay na natutunan natin sa Kindergarten. Isa na rito ang...
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I’m Writing a Book
After lengthy deliberation, I am finally taking the plunge. photo taken at Grand Canyon No, not that plunge. It’s time for a change. I am quitting my day job! I am going to be a full-time writer! I...
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Shoeless Party
Not too long ago we held a gathering in our home. Though the above picture is not a typical image of a Filipino party, the photo below is. I really did not demand my guests to take off their shoes...
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Bugtong Kurikong
Matagal-tagal na ring panahon nang huli akong makarinig ng mga bugtong. Naalala mo pa ba ang mga ito? 1. Baboy ko sa pulo, balahibo’y pako. (naka-spikey mohawk si Miss Piggy?) 2. Ako’y may matapat na...
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Foul Mouth
I would like to start this post with this presupposition: It is not our fault. As a nation, we Filipinos pride ourselves that we are an English-speaking people. Or at least we think we are. Even though...
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Lumang El Bimbo
Hinintay ko nang matagal, Gabi ng ating pagkikita, Ngunit ako’y naimbiyerna, Sa pagganap mong ipinakita. Ang yakap mo ay kay higpit, Braso ko ay iyong iniipit, Bitiwan mo na ang aking kamay, Pagka’t...
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Kilig at Sayaw
Kay sarap gumising nang may kasama, Hindi tulad noong ako’y nag-iisa, Ngunit ‘di inakalang magkakaganito, Mundo’y bumalikwas nang dahil sa ‘yo. Umagang-umaga’y ‘di mapakali, Ako’y kinikilig at...
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Debunking Folks’ Medical Advice: Part 4
It’s been a while since I posted regarding folk’s medical advice. However I have noticed in my blog stats that these topics get consistent hits on a daily basis. So here’s another one for the series....
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