It seems that the Philippines did not get into the top this time…
After all those records that set the Philippines on the first rank, this peace index is different. Of the 121 countries surveyed, my [beloved] country ranked just 20 notches higher from war-torn Iraq.
Akalain mo nga naman ano? People seem to be more focused [...]
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Philippines ranked 100 in Global Peace Index
Ipinaskil sa para sa bayan, peace, society noong Hunyo 1, 2007 | 3 Puna »
Challenged (Part II): Aeta community immersion
Ipinaskil sa kabataan, mission, para sa bayan, simbahan noong Mayo 15, 2007 | Mag-iwan ng Puna »
The challenge came more than from what the people told us during the exposure, more than what we were exposed to. It’s the struggle we have experienced with them, the plight of the community, which we have proven, and the journey we wish to travel with them.
The sun was hot and high at 10 in [...]
Buti na lang…
Ipinaskil sa para sa bayan, society noong Abril 20, 2007 | Mag-iwan ng Puna »
At the height of political campaign, it is no doubt that the there are rivalries not only between political parties but also between politicians and journalists.
Journalists harassments and KILLINGS could not be denied especially those who are covering political beats. I am worried about some college friends and acquiantances who came to work for the [...]
Soweto is in my backyard
Ipinaskil sa para sa bayan, para sa kabataan noong Pebrero 9, 2007 | 2 Puna »
Meds is a Medical Technologist student in Baguio. He wants to be a doctor someday and volunteer to Africa after graduation. I asked him why in Africa. We exchanged a couple of conversations. His answers, Africa do not have enough doctors (so is in the Philippines), Africans need doctors more than anybody, many die there [...]
Stop the Killings!
Ipinaskil sa para sa bayan noong Oktubre 17, 2006 | Mag-iwan ng Puna »
Sa halos araw-araw na pagbabasa ko ng diyaryo, malimit kong napupuna ang mga ulat at lathalaing tumatalakay sa mga pagpatay o mga tangkang pagpatay. Nakalulungkot dahil wala na silang (kung sino man sila) pinipiling tao sa kanilang pagpatay. Laganap ang krimen na ito sa ating bansa — mamamahayag, aktibista, politiko at ordinaryong tao, lahat namamatay [...]
Pakinggan Mo Ako Bayan (2)
Ipinaskil sa para sa bayan noong Setyembre 13, 2006 | Mag-iwan ng Puna »
Sa mata ng isang batang lansangan
Ako po si Rina. Laking lansangan ako. Nawala ako sa kalye noong apat na taong gulang pa lamang ako. Tapos hindi ko na nakita ang mga magulang ko, at yun lumaboy na ako hanggang sa makatagpo ako ng isang grupo ng mga batang laki rin sa kalye.
Nabuhay [...]
