It was cringey the first time I heard from someone or read from the news that Cebu City has aspired to be “Singapore-like“. Even now, I can’t believe that the mayor of Cebu City is still pushing this slogan. For now, it’s impossible. I am blessed to have visited Singapore recently, so in a way,… Continue reading Cebu City Will Not Be Like Singapore (ever!)
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Politics Is Chaotic
Among 180 countries in the world, the Philippines ranks 115th in the 2023 Corruptions Perceptions Index of the international social group Transparency International. This ranking is based on the experts’ and business sectors’ perceptions of the public sector of the country. We got a score of 34 out of 100. 0 means clean, and 100… Continue reading Politics Is Chaotic
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES? STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES? (Part 1)
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES! This is the new tagline of the Department of Tourism. With all the problems happening in the country and in local cities, do you think we can do this action by heart? Maybe. With a forced smile and slow step, yes, we can! That’s why you can’t blame some of our countrymen… Continue reading LOVE THE PHILIPPINES? STAY IN THE PHILIPPINES? (Part 1)
Standard English vs. Filipino English
I am proud that Philippines is a nation that speaks good English. However, there are issues. There are some few words from a Filipino dictionary (or tongues) that do not agree with the standard English. Here are some observations. Votation – You cannot find this word in Merriam-Webster Dictionary, yet I think some of you… Continue reading Standard English vs. Filipino English
Odette: A Blessing and a Reminder
I could still remember the violent sound of the wind. It was not just a whistle but a howl. Sitting down on a stool and staring at the candle for almost three hours, I couldn’t help but pray. My prayer was not loud nor organized. It was more of a distress call to none other… Continue reading Odette: A Blessing and a Reminder
One year later…
It has been a year since that shocking suspension of classes on a Friday the 13th. It has been a year since lockdown was the immediate solution to an ever-increasing COVID cases. It has been a year since socialization abruptly ceased and everyone was forced to stay home. The list could go on and definitely… Continue reading One year later…
The New Normal: Online Church Service
I could still vividly remember the emotions and the scene when it was announced in school that it was the last day of the school year. It was so sudden and some of my plans for me and for my students would go down into the drain. Also, on the same day, I had learned… Continue reading The New Normal: Online Church Service
The New Normal: “Bus Ride”
I always enjoy a bus ride whether it’s a short or long trip most especially if I sit by the window because my mind often wanders that I was in a hot desert, an isolated beach, a crowded forest, a cold mountain, or a playful park and cozy up with whimsical ideas that unfortunately pops… Continue reading The New Normal: “Bus Ride”
Wishes of a Commuter
Cebu City traffic and transportation are getting worse, I think? As a commuter since preschool, I could really compare the difficulty of getting a ride back then and now. There was even one Saturday this year around 8 in the morning that I was having a hard time to get a jeepney, and there are… Continue reading Wishes of a Commuter