Originally posted in BobbyQuitain.Com for Easter Sunday, this year. Because we all need a good reminding. by Bobby Quitain Almost two decades ago was the classic fight of Filipino Onyok Velasco for the Olympic Boxing Gold medal. I remember waking up at three o’clock in the morning just to catch the fight live on TV. … Continue reading Not In Vain!
The Zen Habits of Teenagers
Originally posted in ZenHabits.Net by Leo Baubata How do you improve your life and find happiness when you’re a teen-ager, and can’t control much of your life? You change what you can control, and let go of trying to control everything else. Several teen-agers have written to me recently, asking for a post on how … Continue reading The Zen Habits of Teenagers
What Kind of Country Will Our Children Be Born Into?
by Eric Santillan The other day, I attended my friends' daughter's first birthday. My godson is turning three this year. And my nephew will be born in a few months. Reading about the news on FB, Rappler and Google News, I cannot help but ask myself what kind of world we are bringing our children … Continue reading What Kind of Country Will Our Children Be Born Into?
Soap Operas
Originally written in TACKED THOUGHTS for The Freeman by Nancy Unchuan Toledo Inasmuch as I would like to believe (and I would like everyone who reads this column to also believe) that I have a very cultured and highbrow taste in arts and literature, I must admit that I really do enjoy a good telenovela/soap … Continue reading Soap Operas
The Battle is the Lord’s
Originally posted in BobbyQuitain.Com by Bobby Quitain The old man peers through the window overlooking the vast valley. That’s where it took place decades ago. When things were simpler. When things were clearer. No throne to occupy. No kingdom to rule. No economy to maintain. The shepherd boy turned king breathes a deep sigh. After … Continue reading The Battle is the Lord’s
