THE WRITE CONNECTION

Who would think that in the Philippines, “lying” could cost a student everything he had worked so hard for and even worse, lose that prized diploma just when it’s within his arms’ reach? The student, Aldrin Jeff Cudia found it out the hard way. Continue reading →

Skipping three consecutive issues was a total breach of a pledge I had made this 2014. Having promised myself to consistently write articles for my column, I couldn’t help feeling guilty and disappointed at myself for failing to keep my word. That and the fact that I know that the more I skip writing the easier it would be to keep missing more issues. Continue reading →

Mothering for many Filipino women doesn’t stop just because their children have grown up, left home or even started a family of their own. Their maternal instincts and family traditions take them as far into caring for their children’s children (grandchildren) and the children of their children’s children Continue reading →

“Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself at all.” William Temple (1881-1944) Archbishop Continue reading →

You can tell when people had fun at your party – they can’t stop talking about it. That’s exactly what happened at our Christmas party hosted by our eldest son, Bart Xavier and his girlfriend Darya on December 24 at midnight. Continue reading →

Do we ever run out of wishes, particularly on Christmas? If you say “No,” I’m with you. But if you say “Yes,” consider pondering on that thought a while longer.
Wishing for something never goes out of season, style or age. However young or old, rich or poor, successful, lucky, gifted, blessed or not we are, there’s always something else we want to have or wish for as long as we live. Life always leaves us something to be desired. It’s our raison d’etre, without which our life is meaningless. Continue reading →

These things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Continue reading →

My grandson, Quincy and I waited a few hours, even left the front door slightly ajar and opened the back door to peek if there was any sign of his friends showing up for their trick or treat but sadly, there was none. A basketful of good treats – chocolates, Skittles and an assortment of Tootsie Rolls waited by the door but there were no takers. Continue reading →

Shortly before our October 1st issue came out, we received a poison letter in the mail, copy furnished to a number of Filipino American publications and some select community leaders. The letter was so vile that after reading it, I didn’t even want to talk about it with anyone. Neither did I have the urge to call the people who were the object of the nasty accusations, Continue reading →

September 1, 2013
The recently concluded Gintong Pamana Awards Night Gala last Saturday, August 24th at the Grand Ballroom of Hyatt Regency O’Hare was an awards gala event like no other. In the words of most attendees, awardees and their families and guests as well as the GP volunteers and crew, it was the best ever – fast paced, lively and classy! The food was great too! Everyone had a great time, even the dancers who came with nothing but dancing in their minds didn’t feel cheated out of their time to dance. Continue reading →