I was at a convenience store somewhere in Diliman when I saw something I haven’t seen in a long time. The lady at the register handed a boy, around 3 years old, his ice cream sundae. As soon as the cone touched the boy’s fingers, he let out a squeal of delight that everyone in the … Continue reading
On this cold February morning, Valentine’s Day, a love story brings me to tears. This is love: Passionate, inspiring, glorious Revolutionary, unwavering, miraculous. This is love: A 17-year old from long summers and longer rains and two skating rinks who could not always afford a coach and without proper training breaks barriers with a dream … Continue reading
Snapped this photo today at the mall using my phone. Continue reading
VERA Files correspondents Vicente Alejandro in Tacloban, Amiel Mark Cagayan in Palo, Cooper Resabal in Bohol and Mechelle Florita in Cebu, documented the first Simbang Gabi of 2013. I did the voiceover. Full report here: Churchgoers attend Simbang Gabi in disaster-hit areas. Featured image by Amiel Mark Cagayan. Continue reading
At the Mactan International Airport Sunday, I saw this group of firefighters from Germany. Then on the plane to Manila, these firefighters from the Bureau of Fire were on the seats behind me. Thank you for the work that you do. Fight on. Continue reading
Life happens in airports. It’s a place where hellos and goodbyes have deeper meanings. It’s a place where hugs are tighter and time is more precious. More than a point of transit, it’s a crossroad; where you decide to either stay or go. Life is an airport. It happens. Continue reading
Voters wait for their turn at the ballot in Labogon Elementary School in Mandaue City, Cebu on May 13, 2013. Continue reading
Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV, cousin of President Benigno S. Aquino III, is running for senator in the 2013 polls under the Liberal Party ticket. In a forum at the Ateneo de Manila Friday, the younger Aquino was asked about his famous family name and what he thinks about the Constitutional prohibition on the establishment … Continue reading
Secretary Jesse Robredo’s death has translated to renewed interest in the good governance movement he founded. Robredo was a founding member of Kaya Natin Movement for Good Governance and Ethical Leadership, a group composed mostly of students and professionals who want to see ethical leadership in politics. The group has more than 3,000 volunteers nationwide. … Continue reading
Young men from my hometown in Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro made a paper car. Or a car made of paper. It’s awesome. Not one I would ride, I’d be too scared it might fall apart, but the effort is commendable. Watch how they did it in this video uploaded by one Alvic Ramos. Ramos has this … Continue reading
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