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No ID, No Entrance

September 26, 2015 - 10:00am

The line at the school entrance was very long when Teo arrived. He was afraid he’d be late for class.

Repeat and Repeat

September 12, 2015 - 10:00am

"Who is older, you or I?" the old man asked Teo again, maybe for the sixty-third time.

A Different Heart

September 5, 2015 - 10:00am

"Teo, let's talk," his father said.

What's Your Name?

August 29, 2015 - 10:00am

The four teachers had a problem.

Coming-Home Food

August 22, 2015 - 10:00am

Pacita's Pa-Kape was full and very noisy that Saturday morning. There was a lot of teasing and loud laughter all around.

Everyday Hero

August 15, 2015 - 10:00am

Karen's mom gave the children pillows to sit on before a big TV screen. They were all eagerly awaiting the program "Everyday Heroes" by the Global Geographic Network.

Proud to be Pinoy

August 8, 2015 - 10:00am

Lolo Terio had never been happier. His balikbayan granddaughter would again be spending the summer with him.

Favorite hero

August 1, 2015 - 10:00am

After class, a group of students pretended they were their favorite superheroes.

Trust and Obey

July 25, 2015 - 10:00am

Germs Beware

March 29, 2015 - 12:00am

“Today is my eighth birthday,” Cita told her classmates Mario, Manny and Teo, as they all walked home from school. “My mom prepared a simple merienda, would you join us?” she asked them....

Reward

March 22, 2015 - 12:00am

“Good job, Ernie!” his parents were thrilled when they saw his report card.

Three Bullies

March 15, 2015 - 12:00am

“Uh-oh!” Teo said. The three big bullies from sixth grade were about to spray paint on a wall.

You forgot something

March 8, 2015 - 12:00am

When Ley listened to his MP3 player, he would move his head to the rhythm, stomp his feet, and sing along with the music, all the while with the earphones on.

Birthday Bash

March 1, 2015 - 12:00am

Vincent’s godfather, Don Estoque, was the richest man in the whole town.

Coming Home

February 22, 2015 - 12:00am

“Why are you in my orchard, Teo?” Apong Cion asked gruffly.

Promise Me?

February 15, 2015 - 12:00am

Both of them were trying to be brave - sobbing but laughing at the same time.

The Longest Funeral

February 8, 2015 - 12:00am

Behind the fence of the town plaza was a group of friends watching the funeral march of Mayor Belisario’s mom.

Where Are You?

February 1, 2015 - 12:00am

“Arsaaaab!”Apong Cion called out in her loudest voice yet.

Someone’s Looking!

January 25, 2015 - 12:00am

Teo and his friends were flying kites in the field when they overheard three farmers chatting.

Almost Passing

January 18, 2015 - 12:00am

“Your teacher said you’re failing in Math,” Mr. Pineda told his son, Norbert.

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