It’s been 51 years! Popes from Pope Paul VI to Pope Francis have long been recognizing the vital role of communication through traditional and social media in New Evangelization. For 2018, Pope Francis’ message revolved around fake news, prevalent in today’s society. Here are some quotes to ponder on from Pope Francis’ message for the […]
H’wag maging biktima ng fake news. Maging mas matalino kaysa dito! Narito ang ilang mga paraan upang labanan ang fake news: Kasing tanda ng unang kasalanan ang fake news. Ang pagsugpo dito nang tuluyan ay parang pag-asam na masugpo lahat ng kasinungalingan at panlilinlang sa mundo. Sabi nga, “There is no darkness in social […]
Every journalist should have a crusade. Whatever the crusade is, it should be anchored with the truth. I would like to share with you some of the key notes heard from a talk reagarding fake news given by GMA-7 host and award-winning journalist, Mr. Howie Severino to the Social Communication Commission of the Diocese of […]
It is evident that the past and current owners of Casa Gorordo are wealthy families. Casa Gorordo screams that it was a house of the affluent and it doesn’t need research. It manifests in the hugeness of the house, the elaborate staircase, the details of the ceiling, the materials from which the floorings were built. […]
Surprised, too, that I would enjoy looking at old houses. Amazed, how travels can lead to self-discovery, reminding me that once upon a time, it was a dream to be a historian thinking that championing history quiz bees may very well lead to that. Noticed the humble brag? ^_~ Museums are the closest things to […]
Just the whaleshark then anything goes. For my trip buddy, it’s just Sto. Nino de Cebu then anything goes as well. We stayed for 5 days in Cebu and we had to fill in the rest of that trip with other spots to see and activities to do. To be honest, planning a Cebu City […]
I always imagined heaven to have lots of magnificent water falls. They say, too, that in heaven, there will only be two words to say over and over again. Allelujah and Amen. “Praise God” and “It is true!”. Let’s just say, Cebu offers a tiny glimpse of heaven through its Tumalog Falls. While we were […]
Be brave. Take risks. Nothing can substitute experience. Said Paolo Coelho on a poster hanging on the wall of The Biggies Inn, the hotel where we stayed at in Oslob, Cebu. Consider that as the last push I needed before I swam with the whalesharks in that small fishing town. I was afraid. I was […]
Famed for its fine beaches (and now slowly for its waterfalls) which are accessible from Manila by just a few hours of land travel, Pangasinan proves to always be a good idea especially for summer. Roads on the way to Pangasinan is picturesque with the north’s trees, mountain ranges, and province feels. For adrenaline junkies, […]
2018 MAUNDY THURSDAY IS MY 30TH BIRTHDAY This isn’t the first time that my birthday fell on Holy Week. Ever since,too, I always had a subdued to no celebrations at all during my birthdays so contrary to what other people think, I’m totally cool with this. Holy Week had an entirely different meaning to me, […]
