AMID the seeming helplessness of the people and hopelessness of the country, I can’t help but ponder on that oft-repeated Bible verse, that for so long seemed like the anchor for all who have lost hope. And He that sat upon the throne said, “Behold, … Continue reading God’s new
The willingness to be forgotten
I’ve been trying hard to write. Hard being the operative word. I almost always manage to, but the joy isn’t there. In 2018, I quit journalism after 33 years of being a full-time journalist. The last two decades were even more eventful ones, where people … Continue reading The willingness to be forgotten
A Kublai walk-through
My friend Kublai Millan and I have collaborated on several works, among which are for his galleries at his Balai ni Kublai in Ma-a, Davao City. Galleries of dimensions very few artist could aspire to fill up, the one on the second floor features seven … Continue reading A Kublai walk-through
Healing our brokenness… (Remembering Fr. Dong and his dreams for Dapit-Alim)
The email is dated September 16, 2020 and the simple message read: “Maayong gabei. Si FR. DONG Galenzoga ni (Good evening, this is Father Dong Galenzoga).” Attached to the email is a recording of his voice discussing the concepts, the spirit, and the desire for … Continue reading Healing our brokenness… (Remembering Fr. Dong and his dreams for Dapit-Alim)
Just a little miracle
IT WAS raining cats and dogs that afternoon of December 6, 2020, and apparently, one kitten took it literally. I was at mom’s house around four streets away from mine, as it was my late brother’s birthday and we were having family lunch. I intended … Continue reading Just a little miracle
Quarantine Day 51
It’s now February 8, 2021, 329 days since the first community quarantine was implemented. I’m sharing here a poem I wrote after the 50th day, and random photos of my new normal — the masked and shielded reality of today. It’s been 50 days since … Continue reading Quarantine Day 51
Measures
Encouraged to write poems For a collaborative endeavor I read up, reviewed And started counting measures. An iambic pentameter, A rhyming couplet and a triplet, And then more literature explain A sestina, a villanelle, a sonnet. They say there’s a pattern to be followed Maybe … Continue reading Measures
Peace and the boundary keepers
I wrote this article for Sun.Star Davao and was published on May 7, 2011. I chanced on it while looking for something else about the rituals of the tribes in Bukidnon province and thought it best to post it here as the SunStar website usually … Continue reading Peace and the boundary keepers
The Davao Botanical Garden
Save the tuba-tuba and bring back the akapulko, please A family have their photo taken at the Botanical Garden last Good Friday 2019. THE last time I was at the Botanical Garden at Marfori Heights in Davao City was on November 10, 2018. It was … Continue reading The Davao Botanical Garden
Incidental Marine Life Lessons
Danjugan Series 2 (Danjugan Island Marine Reserve & Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately-owned island under barangay Bulata in Cauayan Negros Occidental. It is open to those who pass the application process to experience conservation work for species and habitats.) WEST VIEW. A view deck at … Continue reading Incidental Marine Life Lessons
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