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KICKING DRUG ADDICTION What a journey it has been, and the end is not in sight,” the women sang in chorus, with arms held together. “But the stars are out tonight, and they’re bound to guide my…
THERE’S the distinct pleasant smell of eucalyptus with a hint of peppermint by the door fronting the royal blue-washed wall lined with paintings in gold frames. In between is an 18th century-inspired English tea table with chairs, and…
The quality of our discourse has taken a nosedive. It has become commonplace to hear the half-joking expression “ipa-Tokhang ka nako ron (or else I will put you through Tokhang)” addressed to someone by whom the speaker…
Healing, not punishment or death is the solution to drug addiction. Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma said this is the right approach in fighting the drug menace. “Drug addiction is more of a mental sickness. The solution to…
When I heard and read about Jakatia Pawa’s unjust hanging and the sorrow it brought to her family, especially her children, I remembered Ate Bebe, my goddaughter’s yaya. Bebe had worked as a high speed sewer in…
It was in August this year when I last joined a protest rally. Back in college, joining a rally or “mob” (short for mobilization) as we called it, was part of our regular schedule being student activists.…
Ever since my childhood massage has provided me with healing. When I had flu at five; I had fever, joint pains, and I couldn’t even stand and walk. My aunt and godmother thought we had to go…
In my mind I keep images of Pope Francis to retrieve whenever I need inspiration, much as one would keep one’s spouse’s or friend’s photograph in one’s wallet. For already, in just a few years, the media…
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