Connections

Isabel Baccay 01/13/2018

The more urban a city is, the less connected the people are. I’ve been to three different places in the last three weeks, and the “connection speed” between people did vary. I currently live in Singapore and…

John’s Gesture

Isabel Baccay 01/10/2016

Leonardo da Vinci’s last painting is titled Saint John the Baptist and was completed in 1515, five years before his death. The painting is startling with its contrasting elements, and causes us to rethink about what we…

An encounter with mercy

Isabel Baccay 12/20/2015

The third Sunday of Advent is an awkward time. It sort of creeps us on us, pokes inappropriately and asks: “Are you ready for Christmas?” You are reminded of the things you still need to buy, wrap…

Advent and desire

Isabel Baccay 11/29/2015

“Advent is all about desire.” Yes, it is folks.  Now let those words just sink in while you reconcile a faith column with such a suggestive thought.  Go ahead, have a sip of coffee.  Okay.  Ready?  Lets…

For good

Isabel Baccay 05/17/2015

We have all been to that awful place. It’s that place where overwhelming crisis and teeming problems vie for our attention.  It can be a massive work problem, a health issue, a family dispute or a financial…

Rightfully theirs

Isabel Baccay 11/16/2014

Eleven days ago, President Benigno Aquino III signed Republic Act 10645 amending RA 9994 or the Expanded Senior Citizens’ Act of 2010. The Philippines is now a country that gives health insurance to its citizens who are…

Just right

Isabel Baccay 10/05/2014

My ranting friend wanted to use her Aikido-sharpened throwing skills to fling her landlord to the floor. There has been a steady build-up of these little annoyances. First, it was a demand  “no frying”, since the smell…

Top five ways to get the most out of your Sunday Mass

Isabel Baccay 07/20/2014

I love top five lists for their very efficient nature. They are quick and easy ways to get the most information, in the least amount of time, from someone’s wealth of experience. They’re gold, I tell you.…

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