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…

Main Town (2)

The man in the basement of Mrs. Gomez was her husband. There was one time when the husbands were given a chance to leave Main Town or confine themselves in that large prison camp. Mrs. Gomez tried to isolate Mr. Gomez in a well that was fixed firmly in their backyard. It’s soiled, mossed, and…

Count Your Blessings!

Sometimes I feel down because when I look at others, they seem successful. Other people who try to emphasize that blessings from God could only be proven materially fuel my insecurity. It’s discouraging, and it’s not even the whole truth. I feel like those who are materially blessed would continue to stand tall, mocking those…

My Friend, My Power

When I look at me in the glass,I couldn’t see beyond ugly.I give in to strangers and friends’ crassWords that shed God’s clothes of mercy. And when I look away, very far,I erase all the showers of graceThat God has poured over my scar.I have more with God’s soft embrace! Why do I search for…

Grateful for 2020!

2020 was a breakthrough year for me here in WordPress because it’s the year when my views and visitors have largely increased since 2015. First of all, I want to thank God for giving me wisdom to write articles, poetry, and stories. They may not be labeled excellent, for sure, but I’m so happy to…

I Have Survived 2020!

Every time the year is almost ending, the mood (almost mandatory) is always exciting. When one ushers in the new year, one expects to embrace more fun, victories, and of course blessings. Well, maybe this year, that excitement is going to be louder and clearer than ever. I guess, everyone likes to turn over a…

The New Normal: Cashless Transactions

One skill we need to practice now is being adaptable. One time last May, when our kids ministry was asking pledges and donation, almost everyone was talking about online bank transfers and digital wallets or e-wallets. I was thinking to myself that if I don’t subscribe to these apps I might have difficulty when this…