Filipino Valentine
They say that today is heart’s day. What’s more genuine than this: They also say that you should give your loved
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Intern Blues
The other day, I let our medical intern in the ICU place a dialysis catheter on one of our very sick patients. It
Humanap Ka Ng Panget
Siguro naman medyo humupa na ang “Miss Universe fever” sa ating bansa ngayon. Sa mga nakaraang araw ay tumutok ang
Who is Tiagong Tigas?
I was watching an NBA game on TV the other night, when a flash of insanity (or genius) hit me.
Homecoming Speech
(I delivered this speech during our 25th high school reunion. Though it seems like it was just last night, but that was
Payapang Daigdig
Christmas is around the corner. And once again, I’m missing home. Home where the street carolers are singing “Sa may
Mi Ultimo Ubo
Hithit ubo, hithit ubo, Pabili nga ng Marlboro, Hithit ubo, hithit ubo, Pahiram din ng posporo. Hithit ubo, hithit ubo,
Trusting Strangers
I grew up in Manila in a time where trust is hard to get by. We were indoctrinated never to trust
Rewriting History
After almost half a century on this earth, I can say that I have been a witness to many milestone events. Spending
Writings on the Wall
My head is light and the walls spinning, Too much of the “happy hours” again, Staggering down Manila’s dark alley,
Pinoy Transplant in Iowa 