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)
Bataan Death March: Lest We Forget
Originally posted in 2timothy.com. by Christine Ferrera I grew up without really understanding the significance of our celebration of the Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor). Sure, I knew about the facts and characters of this day from grade school and high school. I was a History quiz bee contender then so I had to … Continue reading Bataan Death March: Lest We Forget
The Real Generation of Wimps
by Eric Santillan The generation who are in grade school and high school now have been called many names. But the name that has stuck is the Generation of Wimps. That is because this generation is more pampered and spoiled than the previous ones. Because of the media and research about the importance of high … Continue reading The Real Generation of Wimps
REFOCUSING GOVERNMENT: Re-Visioning for the Coming Elections
by Eric Santillan "Freedom is only one generation from extinction." - Ronald Reagan In a few months, it's going to be elections once again. Candidates are sending feelers, and the campaign fever is once again at a high. You see epal all over the place. The paradox of it all is this: the people who … Continue reading REFOCUSING GOVERNMENT: Re-Visioning for the Coming Elections
A Do-able Dream
by Eric Santillan I remember going to the National Museum many years ago and talking to its curator. Every Sunday, the National Museum opens its doors to children and students of poor families. They can enter the museum for free--offering the children and their families an alternative educational tour and recreation that does not really … Continue reading A Do-able Dream
Jesse
From a homily given during the wake mass of Secretary Jesse Robredo last 24 August 2012 in Malacanang Palace by Fr. Jet Villarin, SJ For more about Sec Jesse Robredo, read this article on Wikipedia. I come here to grieve with you, to grieve the passing of a simple man and true leader. Almost three … Continue reading Jesse
Measuring Love II
FIRST PART OF POST HERE: Measuring Love Originally posted on May 2, 2011 by Pat Nogoy SJ You Change My Life In A Moment Janie Fricke The night's disguise was filled with clouds My world with mine was filled with grief I couldn't count all the lonely hours Spent with memories and tears I never … Continue reading Measuring Love II
Measuring Love
Originally posted on May 2, 2011 by Pat Nogoy SJ You Change My Life In A Moment Janie Fricke The night's disguise was filled with clouds My world with mine was filled with grief I couldn't count all the lonely hours Spent with memories and tears I never thought I would see the day When … Continue reading Measuring Love
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