The Philippines vis-Ă -vis the South China Sea security threat
OVER THE weekend, I read with keen interest the latest action the Philippines (PH) is deliberately taking where the soured Philippine-China relations are concerned...
In all the right places
RETURNING home, looking for, and creating the to go list of âsukiâ hairstylist, seamstressânot that I had a regular in General Santos, dentist, doctor,...
If benches could only speak
AS I SAT hugging my knees facing my laptop pondering about a topic to write for Friday, my thoughts wandered and seamlessly proceeded to...
How faith built a church in Taloto
EVER SINCE 1974 when we first relocated to Taloto from the city proper, the Taloto Church had formed part of my childhood. Not only...
Maribojoc churchâs understated class
THERE are diverse ways to describe an old, historic, and enchanting church building â that sprang back to life, following the devastating 2013 Bohol...
An exquisite retablo in Manga church
SOMETIMES the most unique finds are just close by. And it presents itself to you in the most effortless and natural way that you...
Christmas tidbits
THEREâS wisdom in old age. As you grow older, you become wiser. Itâs the natural order of things. Given that, I had a conversation...
Immanuel Tuna Traders blazes trails
PRIVILEGED to have worked with the fishing industry while I lived in General Santos City for nearly three decadesâless the number of years that...
Tagbilaran Baywatchâs Environmental Forum: âPreserving our Environment Heritage for Sustainable Coastal Developmentâ, Part 1
The most dangerous creature on earth: Man
By Atty. Esther Gertrude D. Biliran
It was all systems go for the much-awaited environmental forum sponsored by the...
A toast to Bohol Wisdom School!
REVISITING my student life at Bohol Wisdom School (BWS) about six years ago, my days consisted of early morning strolls around the school, waiting...