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Fiesta de Sta. Clara: 11 Agosto 2011
Last 11 August 2011, I hitched a ride with my office mate who was on her way home to Fairview. Since we end work at 6:00 AM for the graveyard shift, I decided to ride with her as I planned … Continue reading
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Rizal @ 150: The Birthday Celebrations
Last 19 June 2011, the Filipino people (well, some of the population) celebrated the 150th birth anniversary of the so-called “First Filipino”, Dr. José Rizal. Many activities were lined up by different organizations across the country for meaningful memorials and … Continue reading
Tikman, Namnamin, Nguyain, Kainin: The Joy and Importance of Eating Well
*This essay entry is rather long but I suggest that you finish it. Likewise, at the end, I linked you readers to a friend’s post on good dinner party songs. Happy reading! I love to eat. My entire clan is … Continue reading
Mussels/Tahong ala Kylie Kwong
Yesterday, I decided to cook a dish for my family, which was inspired by a Kylie Kwong cooking episode. I like that Chinese-Australian lady because of her poise, beauty and sheer talent. I don’t exactly remember what it’s called but … Continue reading
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A Worthwhile Friday Affair: 15 Octubre 2010
This Friday, 15 October 2010, head over to INSTITUTO CERVANTES de MANILA at TM Kalaw for a Friday night affair you won’t regret. ICM is presenting “Seis cuerdas para dos tacones”, a flamenco duo featuring JUAN ANTONIO SUAREZ on the … Continue reading
“Quintin and His Violin” Finally Published
Last May (2009), I joined a nationwide children’s story writing contest. The sponsor of the contest was the Gig and the Amazing Sampaguita Foundation, a foundation put up by Ma’am Marissa Oca-Robles, a muy simpatica lady who dedicated the movement … Continue reading
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Philippine Independence Day: 12 June
Today, the country celebrates (is it?) the Philippines’ independence from Spanish rule 112 years ago. The Declaration of Independence was read in Cavite Viejo (now Kawit) and was led by General Emilio Aguinaldo. On the said day too, the Marcha … Continue reading
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Corpus Christi Sunday
I think today is the only remaining Catholic feast that is still known by its traditional Latin name. Before the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), with Latin still the only and primary language of the Church, the faithful were familiar with … Continue reading
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Teaching as a Student
Age should never be a hindrance to attain AND share knowledge and wisdom. This photo was taken during my talk entitled “Europa ala Rizal”. It was an affair mounted by the Department of Modern Languages and to this day, I … Continue reading
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La Bella Filipina
La Bella Filipina was a kundiman in Spanish that celebrated and will continue to pay homage to the beauty of our country’s ladies. Sung here by Hispanist and Premio Zobel awardee Don Guillermo Gómez de Rivera, this beautiful kundiman attests … Continue reading
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