Gunita ni Yolanda
Isang taon na pala ang nakakaraan nang tumahak at rumagasa si Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) sa Pilipinas, lalo na sa lugar
Tag: Philippines
Losing my Filipino-ness
After 20 years of living outside the Philippines, I can say that I’m losing some of my Filipino-ness. Filipino-ness? Is that even
Soaked from the Rain
During my recent short stint (only 7 days) in the Philippines, I have experienced once again the heavy rain showers of
Duyan ng Aking Kabataan
Ako ay muling nagbalikbayan. Mga paa ko’y muling tumapak sa lupang hinirang. Tahanan ng mga mauusok na bus at jeepney. Muli
Ebolusyon ng Wika
Pilipino ang wika na aking kinamulatan. Ito rin ang wika na malugod kong tinanggap. Sa pamamagitan ng pagsasalita ay aking
Under a Glass Ceiling
Even though it was only less than 3 months since we have visited the Philippines, I am already missing my native
Images of Home
From the famous Manila Bay, To the picturesque Taal Lake, From luxurious tropical pools, To inviting rustic river, From the panoramic
A backpack, bedbugs and toilet paper
(This is a story of my trip to Tacloban, albeit more lighthearted than my previous post, “Tour of Duty.” It
ACTS World Relief/GR3
I would like to share a video of our group in action in Tacloban. I am proud and yet humbled
On-a-Beach State of Mind
At the time of this writing, it is 10 degrees Fahrenheit (-12 C) outside here in Iowa, with patches of
Pinoy Transplant in Iowa 