Growing old with grace and wisdom
As we grow on in age, we come to realize that true beauty emanates from the heart and not in our face and that grey hair can be elegant. We are also happy to realize…
Reflections on our mortality this Holy Week
"To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice.” – Proverbs 21: 3 I am writing this article today, Lenten Wednesday, two days before Jesus goes through the horrific,…
Mitigating the challenges of climate change is a 24/7 job
In the year 2010, 11 October to be exact, I was commissioned to write and publish a book titled, Redefining Development: The Living Advocacy of Senator Loren Legarda. This undertaking was a joint project of…
The magical epicurean journey at Solaire
On 13 to 16 March, Solaire brings to the sophisticated public the delectable gastronomic experience from three Michelin-star chefs who will delight us with their culinary expertise. For today, I proudly feature chef Cristina Bowerman…
My commentary on the World Economic Forum held in Davos
The world today has a population of 7.8 billion. It is imperative that we are aware of the issues discussed in the recently concluded forum in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum surveyed 1,490 leaders…
Free Will as Human Beings
My sister Maria Juana and I spent a most cerebral afternoon the other day with Rev. Fr. Sid Marinay, Chancellor of the Archdiocese of Manila, who enlightened us on what constitutes free will and intellect…
The future is bright for those who dream
It is two days before we close the year of 2023. Are we leaving the year with good memories? Happy memories? Successful memories? Sad memories? Loving memories? It is a good practice to review the…
Forward to a brighter future
Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corporation celebrated its 50th year anniversary last 5 December. To capture their impressive history, I was commissioned to produce their coffee table book, my 46th book in 25 years. They have…
Proving its mettle througha century and beyond
The St. Mary’s School of Sagada will celebrate 120 years of excellence in education on 8 December 2024. This is the legacy the school is sharing with the Philippines and the world. The interesting history…
The greatest equalizer in life is death
Last 11 November, which happened to be my birthday, a dear relative and close friend Myrna Montealegre Torres passed away midmorning. The news filled me with such deep sorrow because we were schoolmates in Marinduque…