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Source: Jessica Rules the Universe
Throughout thirteen years of martial law, until I laid eyes on her again, I never thought that I would ever see the end of it. Least of all that my father would survive it. I am not much given to prayer or pious reflection but when I could set aside my [...]
Continue reading...." Teddy Locsin’s Eulogy for Cory "Tahanang Walang Hagdanan (TWH) is a center that provides a shelter for people with disabilities (PWD). It was started in the 60s and is now a thriving community with development, educational and rehabilitation programs in place.
My parent’s house is situated very near to where TWH is located. I lived for years watching men and [...]
I am rarely surprised at the capability of some people to be cruel and abusive. This is the reality and we must deal with it. If you get too close to it then you must do what you can to deal with it. Personally, I would like to protect my family from such an environment. [...]
Continue reading...." Stealing a child’s innocence "When I was young, I often dreamt of traveling abroad, going to Disneyland or Knott’s Berry Farm. I would always listen to fabulous stories from my classmates after coming back from summer vacation about how they have been here or there. At that time, my only experience riding an airplane was during a school fieldtrip. [...]
Continue reading...." Working overseas "