Cortege –noun 1. a procession, esp. a ceremonial one: a funeral cortege. A friend graciously gave me this dramatic (albeit low res) photo of the Cory Aquino funeral honor guards being showered with yellow confetti, amidst the grand backdrop of the Manila Cathedral where the former President lay in state for a few days. Now, we all know about how these honor guards have come home to a heroes' welcome from their grateful countrymen. They have been interviewed by the media and even gracing TV shows to talk about that once-in-a-lifetime experience, even though ... Continue Reading...
The Philippines’ star karters are training their way to Formula One (F1)
On an overcast Sunday, Claire invites me to Enchanted Kingdom to see something I don't normally go out of my way of: a karting event. Specifically, it was the fifth leg of the Magnolia Karting Series held in the sprawling EK field. "You gotta see these boys from the Ready2Race team, they're really good!" she says. I oblige, mainly because the kids and I haven't been to Enchanted Kingdom for a long time. Secondly, I wanted to learn something new, and karting is it. If you're crazy about the F1 races, you'd relate to this. It appears that the Philippines has ... Continue Reading...
Breakfast joys: Jollibee pancake sandwich atbp.
I agree with what the health experts say: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Can't miss it! This is actually one of those times when I'd go fastfood. The uber-affordable prices in the leading chains has made dining out an affordable option. As parents or office workers, no longer are we so harassed to bring out those pans and kettles because we just have to buzz the Drive-Thru and it will be ready in two minutes. There was actually a time when I was late for work and waited through traffic while rushing to eat corned beef, egg and garlic rice with a ... Continue Reading...
LP 69 : Almusal (breakfast)
Ang tema para sa Litratong Pinoy ngayong linggong ito: kumuha ng isang picture na naglalarawan ng almusal o breakfast. Makahulugan sa akin ang litratong ito sapagka't ito ang almusal noong aming honeymoon. Hindi maitatwang ako ay isa talagang breakfast person. It's always a miracle to wake up to a brand new day, and even if yesterday was full of sadness.... we have to celebrate life and prepare for another moment in the jungle ... by eating breakfast! ... Continue Reading...
A People Power funeral shaping up for former President Aquino
Over in Barrio Siete, I talk about how a People Power funeral is shaping up for the late Former President Cory Aquino who will be buried beside her husband Ninoy later today at the Manila Memorial Park. The Aquino family has eschewed state honors so her remains can spend some time in church (Manila Cathedral), being known as deeply religious in her lifetime. Judging from the throngs of people who paid their respects and lined up in the streets the past few days, there's no preventing Tita Cory's admirers and supporters from flocking to the cemetery to attend her ... Continue Reading...
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