Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Dec 17, 2007	One afternoon with the Sumilao Farmers
It was an afternoon well-spent… I went with a friend from Ateneo OSCI to the Sumilao Farmers’ gathering in San Beda yesterday. It was the only time I got the chance to push all obligations away to finally speak with the farmers and the supporters. The group that helped start the...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Dec 25, 2007	Sana ngayong Pasko…
Maging kasingtamis ng ngiti ng bata ang mga selebrasyon, Na ang mga susunod na umaga ay sasalubungin na may kasamang gayak at pagtitiwala, At sa pagpasok ng bagong taon, nawa’y ito ay magbigay ng kapayapaan sa marami, at pag-ibig sa lahat. Maligayang Pasko at Manigong Bagong Taon!   Photo...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Nov 29, 2007	Remembering Andres
Back in college, it hit me that Andres Bonifacio led a revolution that did not essentially succeed. It did not hit that point of victory - it was cut off. There are also vague memories of a history teacher pointing out that he did not win his battles (personal and national). That was a sad,...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Oct 10, 2007	Orange is the color of your energy
It was, as Joey said, not the color you should wear there… But being the mindless-i-like-red-and-orange person that I am, I forgot about that part.And I blended in. Rock the Rehas National Bilibid Prison, Maximum Security Compound Featuring Peryodiko and The Dawn. 06 October 2007 Premiere...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Oct 5, 2007	Where have all the good guys gone?
[Context: rampant materialism and bribery vs fighting for real principles, PLUS all the politics in between] It’s hard to develop a (young) leader today that cannot be easily bribed.   Someone I truly respect said that and somehow I believe him. With so many charitable things you can do...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Oct 1, 2007	Rizal. When finally understood.
“He is a hero in the sense that he was able to see the problems generated by historical forces, discern the new social needs created by historical development of new social relationships, and take an active part in meeting these needs.” “The fact is that history is made up of...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Aug 27, 2007	This is not a delayed reaction
Malu Fernandez has become synonymous to so many names. Most recently, I saw a made-up friendster profile for “Miss Piggy” and though that little character is really self-absorbed, I wish people didnt use it to to refer to her. Miss Piggy is much too adorable. It did not surprise me...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Aug 11, 2007	Of Twisted Travels and Volunteerism
Two great groups have writing tasks/contests this month:  (1) Win autographed copies of Jessica Zafra’s TWISTED TRAVELS! Lakbay Pilipinas is waiting for 12 brave souls who would share their local travel stories, crazy or not.  Log on to http://lakbaypilipinas.com/blog or click here.  ...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  May 29, 2007	Trese!
I read in the Philippine Internet Review that this magical man-invented virtual world (Cyberspace!) is on its 13th year here in the Philippines. Wow. THIRTEEN YEARS. If it were a kid, it would be a high school freshman – all angsty and brave and smart. (Which is how I would describe a lot of...... [view]

Posted By:  clareamador Posted On:  Jun 28, 2007	Uy, where have you been?
My Lakbayan grade is C+! How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan! Created by Eugene Villar. ———- My first thought was, “Ok this is not coming out. I will not tell anyone, except Glen who showed me the site.” Putting up a travel NGO does put...... [view]