I gave a series of recollections to Ateneo de Manila graduating college students this past school year. What surprised me most of all was how many of these students have become agnostics and atheists. I handled around 10 groups of 40-50 students each, and every group would have around 10 to 15 who would not … Continue reading Of Fishermen, Pharaohs and Agnostics
Sunday of the Palms
This Sunday of the Palms reminds us that while people can give praise, they can also ask for our heads. It is a good reminder that while people's opinions are important, ultimately, who we are ought not to come from what people think about us. It comes from something much deeper, much more profound, much … Continue reading Sunday of the Palms
The Rules of Engagement
I’ve seen it in the movies before, the guy kneeling down in front of the girl, the girl crying, the “yes”, the triumphant hug, the piped-in music to welcome a new life together. The weeks leading up to my own proposal, I researched youtube videos. I saw how Zoren proposed to Carmina, and then got … Continue reading The Rules of Engagement
Crossroads
by Eric Santillan We are in the middle of something really big. The news of Janet Napoles and the Pork Barrel Scandal is hogging the news and the speech of Senator Panfilo Lacson of some years back is being proven correct. In Conrado de Quiros’ article for the Philippine Daily Inquirer, he made the following … Continue reading Crossroads
The Boyfriend Manifesto
I wrote this as a reminder, because I need reminding during the times I forget. I wrote this as a personal challenge, because I aspire to be the best I can be in the relationship I'm in and having this guide is so much better than having none. Sometimes a map is needed so you … Continue reading The Boyfriend Manifesto
Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
by Eric Santillan I went to a house for orphans the other week, and stayed there for a whole afternoon. It was a nice activity, one I haven't done in a long time. I played with the kids, talked to the administrator, and while I was there, I got to join a birthday party sponsored … Continue reading Helping the Poor, And Making a Difference
What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
by Eric Santillan The elections are over. The hype, and singing, and dancing, and debates (or lack of it) and poster wars, and the wooing of votes, and the buying of them, are over. We have new officials. Finally. Our problems are solved! Our saviours have arrived! Not. We've had elections in this country since … Continue reading What To Do Now (Post-Election Tips to People Who Would Not Be Stupid Again)
Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
by Eric Santillan We go to the groceries every week. It has become so integrated to our weekly routine that we no longer think about it. I don't know with you, but even if I have a list, I sometimes find myself buying more than I planned. I end up making what others would call … Continue reading Grocery Tricks We Always Seem To Fall For
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