Life brings a lot of challenges. Some small. Some great. Work, school and every single little task that fills up our to-do list will eventually wear us out. Our everyday interactions may leave us stressed and tired at the end of the day. I've found one among many reasons why one strives to push through all these--real friends...

June 12. Philippines' Independence Day. It was way back in 1896 when the Filipinos basked in the glory of true freedom as General Emilio Aguinaldo waved the national flag for the first time. Watching bits and pieces of history on television makes one better appreciate the sacrifices that our national heroes did for their country and their countrymen....

The city turned silent and all eyes were glued to their television sets as the boxing match between Manny Paquiao and Timothy Bradley neared airing on the 10th of June 2012. There was the familiar lull prior to Paquiao's fights, places packed with people and anticipation as well as the overwhelming support for the Filipino boxer by his...

Sunday morning and we were having breakfast. It was among the usual quiet mornings that one may have. Neighbors were passing occupied with the chores of the day. Then, a middle-aged woman passed by our lot. She asked for a flower from among the flowering plants set upon our front porch. My nanay (that's what we call our...

Today is Saturday. Most members of the workforce may be having their rest day today. Some, just like me prefer to stay indoors and just relax or in this case write. While others take to more adventurous or active endeavors like going shopping, swimming in some resort, mountain climbing or that sort of stuff. There is a whole...

It's no wonder why I woke up late today. I was up late last night. This made me ponder as I am among techies who usually stay up late. With the variety of things to do that technology has brought fourth--work, hobbies, games, social networking and what-nots, we see and meet an increasing number of people who are...