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And now for some good news
by Doreen G. Yu - May 26, 2026 - 12:00am
I’m deliberately taking a break from all the grotesque goings-on in our world; actually just one part of our world, but what they’re doing there is awful enough to infect nearly everything around th...
Shame and scandal in the Senate
by Doreen G. Yu - May 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Just when you think it can’t get any worse, it does. 
Never too late
by Doreen G. Yu - April 28, 2026 - 12:00am
While a college diploma may be, to some, merely a piece of parchment, it is still the dream of most Filipino parents to give their child an education, preferable – hopefully – a college education. Article...
Food, glorious food
by Doreen G. Yu - April 21, 2026 - 12:00am
With the close-open-close-open (hopefully open again soon) situation at the Strait of Hormuz, things will remain uncertain for a while yet.
Lesson from the bees
by Doreen G. Yu - April 14, 2026 - 12:00am
During my early morning exercise the other day, a small bee fell into the pool. There must be a hive nearby, most probably in a tree in the vacant lot next door, for I often find bees sharing the pool with me. ...
Mountain high
by Doreen G. Yu - March 24, 2026 - 12:00am
It started with a slow, twisty drive up the mountain; our guide said it’s 100 turns, probably an exaggeration, but then again, maybe not.
Singular sensation
by Doreen G. Yu - March 17, 2026 - 12:00am
I have the greatest respect and admiration for artists; they see things, hear things, imagine things beyond what we mere mortals see, hear and imagine.
Lanterns
by Doreen G. Yu - March 10, 2026 - 12:00am
After the Lunar New Year celebrations on Feb. 16-17, the next red letter day was the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, which was March 3 this year.
Three voices
by Doreen G. Yu - February 24, 2026 - 12:00am
It’s been a long time – 40 years, four decades. Most of the major characters of that historical miracle have passed on, as have many among the millions who made EDSA their “home” for three...
1st day of Fire Horse year
by Doreen G. Yu - February 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Today is the first day of the lunar New Year, popularly referred to as Chinese New Year, although it is as well the Vietnamese New Year Tet and the Korean New Year Seollal.
Four important days
by Doreen G. Yu - February 10, 2026 - 12:00am
We’re coming up on four days that will be important to different people for different reasons. Two of these days are festive, two are solemn.
Tourism
by Doreen G. Yu - January 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The official announcement last Jan. 15 of visa-free entry for Chinese passport holders was roundly applauded.
A long goodbye
by Doreen G. Yu - January 20, 2026 - 12:00am
A diplomat’s life is a series of “Hello” and “Goodbye.” They assume a post in a foreign country, usually for a tour of duty of three years, maybe four.
Just do it
by Doreen G. Yu - January 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Nike’s trademark slogan was coined in 1988 at an advertising meeting and was inspired by murder convict/death row inmate Gary Gilmore, whose last words before he was executed in Utah in 1977 were, “Let’s...
Be kind
by Doreen G. Yu - January 1, 2026 - 12:00am
The start of a new year is supposed to be a time of new beginnings, a new page, a new start; out with the old, in with the new.
Be not afraid
by Doreen G. Yu - December 25, 2025 - 12:00am
That was the message of the angel to the shepherds over two millennia ago.
Pusong dalisay at tunay
by Doreen G. Yu - December 9, 2025 - 12:00am
Amidst all the gloom and doom of our current situation, with seemingly no sign of any light at the end of the tunnel, my spirit was uplifted by two recent events I had the privilege of attending.
‘We hear you’
by Doreen G. Yu - November 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Palace press officer issued that statement in response to the anti-corruption rally of a religious sect held over two days (cut short from the intended three-day gathering) at the Rizal Park last week.
A hook, a loop, a knot: When crochet becomes art
by Doreen G. Yu - November 18, 2025 - 12:00am
It is with admiration tinged with a good measure of envy that I view Aze Ong’s art.
Nobility of spirit
by Doreen G. Yu - November 11, 2025 - 12:00am
The contents of just one of those infamous Rimowa suitcases would have enabled at least 30 artists and cultural workers to pursue fellowships, apprenticeships and advance studies in the US or around Asia, enhancing...
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