Ah, Batchoy — the savory, soul-warming elixir of life, the pride and joy of Ilonggos, and perhaps the closest thing to a culinary hug you can get in a bowl. 

A Noodle Odyssey, In Pursuit of the Perfect Batchoy

For a period of time, I experienced a lifestyle that resembled that of the rich and famous while working in the entertainment industry. One memorable instance involved an invitation from Freddie Aguilar to join him in a concert in Bataan. I hesitated, citing concerns about the condition of my car for the long journey. To my surprise, Freddie arranged for a black limousine with a chauffeur to transport us, exuding the aura of rockstars as we rode comfortably in the back.

LIFE OF LUXURY: A GLIMPSE INTO THE EXTRAVAGANT WORLD OF ENTERTAINMENT

The Philippine Star yesterday (April 30) reported that an assistant secretary of the Department of Transportation used the dedicated EDSA bus lane and violated the number coding system being accosted– but just got ticketed for the latter violation, which fetches a fine of only P500 and not the P5,000 for the EDSA bus lane offense.

DOTr officials exempt from EDSA Busway rule?

Pagsanjan. Cavinti. Magdapio. No matter the name for the falls, the thrill is the same. Travelers from every corner of the country and beyond come to immerse themselves in its majesty.

A Pagsanjan Renaissance: Back To Tourism Map

The headline which caught my attention yesterday was DOJ, PNP warning its members from cooperating with the International Criminal Court on the investigation it is conducting on former President Rodrigo Duterte over his extrajudicial killings and his violent war on drugs.



What threat to sovereignty?

In this column about a week ago, I tackled on “Stoicism and coming to terms with fear.” In said piece, I expressed my affirmative leaning for Stoicism’s philosophy of fear, demonstrating that as fear is rooted on ignorance, the Stoics’ prescription with coming to terms with fear is quite appealing: to face it, know it, and prepare for it. 

The Opposite Of Love Is Not Hatred But Fear

Music teacher asking Pedro: "Anong kanta ang first word is langaw?"

Pedro: “Fly me to the moon” ma’am. 


Not In The Hands Of Politicians

IN our farm here in Calumpang, cell phone and internet access may be thin, but we can still follow the news and public affairs and commentaries, so that we have remained updated on the current narratives in the nation’s lay of intellectual land.

Gift-bearing big pharma 

What would you want to be when you grow up?

Gen Alpha Kids: Permanently Connected

Since time immemorial, there have been no dearth of theists and atheists, of believers and unbelievers alike. But in our contemporary milieu, perhaps one distinguished exponent of atheism is Stephen Hawking. 


Critiquing Stephen Hawking’s atheism

TRAVEL BLITZ

Equal Space

Inspired & Blessed

Bare Truth

HALAKHAK

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Unscripted Life

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