RITUALS FOR THE NEW YEAR Veronica's Vibes

Coming from a traditionally conservative family in the Philippines, I was raised to follow, if not believed (and practiced for many years) some rituals in meeting the new year as older folks look upon the new year as the time for a new beginning, new hope, and a new path ...

Photofinish Race Between Aquino and Villar in coming Philippine ElectionEditorial

Taking stock of the six Christmases after the questionable election of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo....As journalists in Chicago, we were filled with a thrilling unexpected hopefulness that the President of the....

Notebook

*Death of former RP president Corazon Cojuangco Aquino brought back memories of the Filipino Americans' stand against martial law in the '80s
*And... remembering the genuine fighters and the pseudo ones who feared for being excluded from the graces and soirees hosted by the Philippine Consulate! Veronica and this columnist were banned by the Philippine ConGen from media coverage of all consular events!
*Cory a 'saint'? Give me a break!
*Read Ninoy's letter (from prison) to his eldest daughter 'Ballsy' which profoundly speaks of his love and devotion to his beloved wife, Cory
*Merly Pericone, for PNAI president
*FICS to hold induction and coronation, Aug. 28

Wassup?! (Showbiz Pinoy)

It’s December once again and while trying to beat VT deadline, I suddenly realized that it’s the end of the decade, not just the year. It’s the time when we all have to reflect on our efforts for the past years or should I say for the last decade. It’s a great time to rejoice with our families and friends and rekindle our relationships; a time to take stock of what our contribution has been to a host of things: be they social, be they individual, and resolve to do even better, given another new year. I would take this opportunity to do a recap of Wassup for the year....

Getting through the holidaysMental Health

The Holiday season brings a myriad of emotions and situations for people. Here are few examples that highlight these...

Isang toxic and bitter sister na galit sa sis & momGulong ng Palad (Advice Column)

Dear Ging,

Mayroon akong 55-year-old sister na masyadong difficult at masyadong mataas, at palagi na lamang siyang galit sa akin at sa aking mother...

The ABC's FOR 2010What's in my Heart?

Start the year right with some reminders for the new year. A is for Always believe in the Almighty, Who will be your Guide for this year and all the years...

Introducing: The first Filipina Ladies League in Illiois - PHILSWINGG-MAIL

I It took a concept, an idea, and finally a chain of events to finally hatch and give birth to the first Filipina ladies' golf league in Illinois. When yours truly, or this writer, first broached the idea to CLARITA REUER, this low handicapper, amazing lady player was not ready to commit to heading...

MESSAGE & MAGIC OF CHRISTMASNorma's Beeline

Norma Manankil

What better time to share our blessings than at Christmas when magically this season fills our hearts with kindness and goodness, with tolerance and forgiveness. What better time to demonstrate the gift of giving, a gift given to us by the perfect child born...

Immigration

Robert Gard

With the Obama Administration About to Take-on the Issues Relating to Comprehensive Immigration Reform (“CIR”), Here are a Few Talking Points to Meet the Opposition...

BAD ATtitudesGOD'S ECONOMICS (The Biblical Principles of True Prosperity)

Richard Mirpuri

Psalm 100: Shout joyfully to the LORD, all the earth. Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before Him with joyful singing. Know that the LORD Himself is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture...

Poverty without painObjectively Harsh

Joe Mauricio

Coming back from a short trip to the Philippines was a revealing truth about us Filipinos who have been living abroad, far away from the embrace of our Mother Country...

Open Season is here; Time to hunt for your prescription drug plansSocial Security

Mayra Salazar

Hunting season is upon us; time to set your target for the Medicare prescription drug plan that’s best for you....

Philippine Impressions, Nov. 29-Dec. 9Philippines (A study of the country and its people through the eyes of a non-Filipino)

Joe Mauricio

I had the very welcome opportunity to visit the Philippines recently for ten days. As were my three previous journeys to the RP, this one was filled with memorable experiences. I will be sharing many of these in detail in future columns, but for now....

Common holiday fashion faux pasFashion

Ramon Lazaro

If you've ever dressed up shinier than a Christmas tree or turned down last-minute party invitations because you had nothing to wear, you'll know that the holiday season is loaded with chances for fashion disasters....

Red & Green Christmas ChoicesCelebrEATy

Sarah Lee

It's Christmastime...gotta have red and green! And always, "red and green treats" are my only Christmas choices. So I keep an accordion folder, aptly labeled "CHRISTMAS"; ...

Featuring: Dr. Nida Blankas-Hernaez President, FEU Medical Alumni Association of Northern IllinoisClub President

Ryan Tejero

In the Philippines, the Far Eastern University has emerged as one of the most prestigious institutions in the field of medicine. Its graduates have been recognized to equip with the highest standards of competence to practice medicine...

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