Compassionate Considerations

Driving home late one night, I turned on the radio and listened to DZMM.  In recent weeks, I found myself listening to a radio talk show more than the more music-focused FM stations. The talk show that night hosted by Dr. Love (?) entertained a call from an 81-year old woman.  I was listened fascinatedly [...]

We always have small vines crawling through our the wired fences around the house.  These small vines can get thick and can even cover the whole side of the fence if left un-attended. These vines are my reminders that there could be things crawling in my life that I may not be aware of.  Thes [...]

I tenderly opened the door of Rm 1426 at the Medical City.  And there he was, lying quietly and covered with the usual hospital sheets. His head was covered with a thick gauze and his left leg which was bandaged was slightly raised. Jun Castro survived a very horrible, massive car accident yesterday at 3am. The [...]

Grieving takes many forms.  When Pres Cory Aquino was laid to rest – it was as if my words were buried as well.  There were so many interesting and poignant moments at the 8.5hours funeral cortege /procession to the Manila Memorial Park but I could not bring them into words. The days just suddenly got [...]

The past several days have been quite emotionally challenging.  The throng of people waiting for their turn to see the most-loved president as she lies in state at La Salle Greenhills was really heartwarming to see.  It was so inspiring to see parents take their children to the wake so that they could also have [...]

The most-loved president, Corazon Aquino passed away at 3:18AM. Thank you Cory.  My generation is very grateful for what you did and for what you represented. You gave this country hope as you represented the best in what we could all hope for as a nation. Thank you.

Cory Aquino, the most loved – Philippine president is being prayed for by the whole nation. She is fighting colorectal cancer.  We join the rest of the nation in remembering her in our prayers – that God in His loving and tender mercies surround her with HIS HEALING GRACE. Cory Aquino is synonymous with integrity, [...]

Last June 6th, my wifey boarded a Cebu Pacific Flight to Kuala Lumpur.  This trip was part of her birthday gift (I pray that I will be able to give more!) Her flight was scheduled for 8:55PM but for some reason, NAIA 3 seems to be already lacking the counters to accommodate the flights and [...]

June 12th – what a significant day this is.  In the past – this day has just been remembered as a nice no-school, no-work day.  But in the light of the recent events, progressive events that are afflicting the country, I could not help but reflect on what this Independence Day is all about. When [...]

I was ambivalent about Manny Pacquiao’s fight.  Even though the major networks were really advertising the fight as one of the most touted in recent years, I was one of the very, very few who were not excited about it. There were many things that prevented me from showing my enthusiasm at all about any [...]