Philippines

Flood relief work

Flood relief work

Last Thursday, October 1, Rachel’s school sent out over 200 staff and students in several teams to the surrounding areas hit by severe flooding caused by Tropical Storm “Ondoy” (”Ketsana”).... 

Flooding Backlash Against Government

Flooding Backlash Against Government

Just like many Filipinos, I’m seething mad and totally frustrated with the Philippine government’s neglect of the needs of its people, as seen again in this most recent flooding disaster. No... 

So many heroes, so few imitators

So many heroes, so few imitators

This weekend in the Philippines is a three-day weekend, commemorating the assassination of Ninoy Aquino. And then next weekend is another three-day weekend commemorating “National Heroes’ Day.... 

“Tie a Yellow Ribbon…”

“Tie a Yellow Ribbon…”

A tribute to Mrs. Corazon Aquino, President of the Philippines (1986-92) In many conversations with Filipinos younger than 40 years old, I realized that most of them only have a vague idea of the turbulent... 

“Hexegesis”

“Hexegesis”

The other day, I took the commuter train to go to Greenbelt Malls to meet some friends. Unlike the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART), the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) broadcasts commercials, public service announcements,...