Having worms in the digestive system is part of growing up. As children, we all had to go through deworming or “purga” once in a while. But for many kids who are exposed to poor sanitation, whether because they have…
Tuwang-tuwa si Jefferson when he received a pre-approved credit card in the mail. After all, it’s only been less than a year since he graduated from college and his salary as a newbie call center agent was still not enough…
by Joey Villarama There is no doubt that Pope Francis is popular inside and outside Catholic circles. Image from www.smh.com.au/comment/pope-francis-not-so-cool-when-it-comes-to-nuns-20140514-zrceh.html The media, too, which has either been indifferent or hostile to the Church during the turbulent years of the last…
The government is serious about its campaign to decrease smoking in the Philippines. Based on figures released by the Department of Health (DOH) in 2009, 10 million out of 17.3 million Filipinos or 58.8% who smoke want to quit. Unfortunately,…
Almost 10 years na si Gemma sa The Netherlands. In fact, doon na siya nagka-baby. Dahil Dutch na ang salita nila sa bahay, gusto ni Gemma na turuan ang kanyang anak ng Filipino. The last time she came home to…
by Joey Villarama The world has met its new Pope- Pope Francis. Wearing only a plain white cassock and his stole upon greeting the crowd on his election, and bowing down, asking also for prayers from the gathered crowd…
by Joey Villarama It took two days and five ballots before the Papal conclave finally chose the worldwide Catholic Church’s new Pope. Suspense enveloped St. Peter’s square as the entire world waited to see the new church leader. When…
by Joey Villarama It was like a scene out the movie Angels & Demons: St. Peter’s Square overflowing to the brim, with crowds from Via Conciliazione, the main artery leading to the Square, trying to press in to get closer…
Mid-August nang kumalat sa Facebook ang post ng isang babaeng nabiktima ng taxi holdup sa Makati. According to the victim, she hailed a cab along Chino Roces Avenue past midnight of August 9. She was going to BGC in Taguig,…