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Sharing in Escalante

January 29, 2026

One of the important engagements I recently had in my passion as campus journalism mentor took place late last year – in Escalante City.

On January 20–22, 2026, Baptist pastors of the Convention Baptist Ministers Association, serving the churches of the Convention of Philippine Baptist Churches, gather in General Santos City with the theme “I am Accountable.”

Flavor, tradition, & sinamak

January 29, 2026

During my consultancy visits to Indonesian rural villages across Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Nusa Tenggara Timur, one small habit of mine never failed to amuse my Indonesian hosts.

Showcase of Belgian paintings

January 23, 2026

A visual treat featuring 33 well-preserved oil on canvas paintings by the late Belgian artist Henri Van Craeynest (1913-2001) was held recently at the Science Wing of Foundation Preparatory Academy.

Staying positive in negative times

January 23, 2026

Followers of the Western calendar are probably well recovered from celebrating (or lamenting) the departure of a tumultuous 2025, but those who follow the Lunar calendar should be preparing for the Lunar Year of the Horse, which begins in February.

Queen of the Night

January 22, 2026

A bud on a potted plant I tend on my small terrace startled me sometime late in October. I was surprised that I saw that bud after long years of trying to grow the variety.

Living by the Word of God

January 22, 2026

In the Philippines, the law establishing National Bible Month and Day is Republic Act 11163 (2018), declaring the last Monday of January a special working holiday for National Bible Day.

We eat ‘weeds’

January 22, 2026

In 1988, I traveled to the United States for the first time after qualifying as one of the five members of the Rotary Foundation’s Group Study Exchange Team representing Rotary International District 3850.

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

January 16, 2026

For Filipinos, reunion is more than just a gathering. It is a sacred occasion, a time when families gather, hearts reconnect, and memories are made.

Are we doing enough for our children?

January 15, 2026

With the brand-new year off to a fresh start, we cannot help mulling and thinking about multifarious things.

Sharing in Escalante

‘I am accountable’

Flavor, tradition, & sinamak

Showcase of Belgian paintings

Staying positive in negative times

Queen of the Night

Living by the Word of God

We eat ‘weeds’

Importance of reunions for Filipinos

Are we doing enough for our children?

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