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Pablo A. Tariman

Pablo A. Tariman, 73, is the author of the book of poetry, Love, Life and Loss – Poems During the Pandemic, published by Music News and Features. Two of his poems are included in the anthology The Best Asian Poetry 2021, published by Kitaab Pubishing in Sinagpore. Hi poem, “The Woman on a Motorcycle” appears in the anthology, 100 Pink Poems para kay Leni. Tariman was born in Baras, Catanduanes, and has six grandchildren.

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The Commencement Speaker

He arrived a couple of hours early before the appointed hour. Earlier, he took the first plane to his province at five in the...

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Of Sunrises and Sunsets

1 Night falls I hear crickets And the sound of waves As the sea marks A quiet day Towards a somber weekend 2 I have lived with face masks And face shields For years And...

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Two Poems

ELEGY I am trying to catch the best of Life as lived with my grandchildren I am trying to comprehend death When I see humans good as dead As...

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Yule Season

My holiday wishesAs I gazeInto the wideOpen oceanIn the islandOf my birth Save that giftAnd reserve itFor the hungryand the homelessIn the South. Save the soundOf...

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Carmen Guerrero Nakpil: Of legends & adventures

When Carmen Guerrero Nakpil peacefully breathed her last on July 30, 2018, I knew I was witnessing the end of an era of good...

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Streets of Quiapo

I have a clear memory of Quiapo in the mid-60s. Quiapo Church was were aunts and other relatives lighted votive candles and recited novenas...

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Kerima Polotan Tuvera: 85 Years of a life

In high school, four decades before I became a senior citizen, I turned to three writers as models of good writing: Kerima Polotan, Gilda...

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Letter to my grandchildren

Dear Emman, Keya, Tanya, Tyra, Teo & Katharina, It is almost Christmas and where did 19 years of our lives go? I can only...

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Shadow in the Garden

(Thinking of my daughter on her first death anniversary) It is a recurring thoughtAs lightsCast a shadowOn a familiar bookIn my gardenOn a restlessEarly morning. What...

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Island landmarks, heritage houses & music-making of a lifetime

Pablo Tariman in his hometown Baras, Catanduanes contemplating the island by the sea. (Photo: Floyd Evangelista Flores) As I turn 74 in December, I like to...

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STAY PROTECTED THIS SUMMER: PHILHEALTH COVERS HEAT- AND SUMMER-RELATED ILLNESSES

Weather agency PAGASA officially declared Wednesday, April 16, 2025 as the start of the dry season. This coincides with the observance of Holy Week, where travel and outdoor activities in the country peak and, consequently, puts a number of Filipinos at risk for summer- and heat-related illnesses....

Sun, Sea, and Surprises: Manami Resort Celebrates 2nd Anniversary with a Special Offer and Fresh Experiences

Entering its second year, the luxury resort elevates the experience with new villas, award-winning service, and a dedicated dive center. Sipalay City, Negros Occidental – April 2025 – Manami Resort, the first and only luxury nature resort in Sipalay, proudly marks its 2nd anniversary, celebrating a year of...

SM MOA Arena Posts Strong 2024 Performance, Surpasses 1 Million Tickets Sold

The SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena, Metro Manila’s largest live entertainment venue, posted a strong performance in 2024 as events held at the venue drew over one million in total ticket attendance. Located within the SM Mall of Asia Complex, the SM MOA Arena hosted a diverse...

SM Leisure Resort and Residences Eyes Continued Growth as P2-B Pico Terraces Tops Off

SM Leisure Resort and Residences (SM LRR), a unit of SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), has topped off Pico Terraces, a P2-billion premium residential condominium located within Pico de Loro Cove in Hamilo Coast, Batangas. The topping-off ceremony, held on April 3, marks a key step...

Banking on history: SM’s efforts at heritage preservation

PASAY CITY, Philippines, 16 April 2025 – SM is making inroads in the restoration of cultural landmarks that underscores its commitment beyond financial growth to create lasting social impact. SM, through the Henry Sy Foundation and SM Foundation, recently completed the restoration of the West Visayas State University’s...

PDRRMO LAGUNA HOLDS PROPER RADIO ETIQUETTE SEMINAR.

The Laguna Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) headed by Mr. Aldwin M. Cejo, in coordination with the Philippine National Police, together with Kabalikat Civicom- Sta. Cruz Laguna 35 Chapter, conducted “Proper Radio Etiquette Seminar” held at ABC Hall in Brgy. Maracta, Lumban, Laguna on...

Laguna PSGDO to hold 2025 free sports clinics

STA. CRUZ, Laguna - A total of 73 sports clinics in 17 sports disciplines will be conducted by the Laguna Provincial Sports and Games Development Office (PSGDO) starting April 21 until June 23, 2025 at different cities and municipalities of the province. Through the support of Governor Ramil L....

₱20 per Kilo of Premium Rice Program launched in Majayjay, Laguna

By Althea Jane Ballon The Eunlad Marketing Cooperative and the Provincial Government of Laguna (PGL) launched the ‘₱20 per kilo of Premium Rice Program’ on April 11, 2025 at Brgy. Amonoy in Majayjay, Laguna. With the theme “Handog ng mga Bayaning Magsasaka,” the program provides high-quality rice at...

PHLPost released stamps featuring Jellyfish species

The Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued stamps featuring different species of Jellyfish found in the Indo-Pacific and the Philippines, which is considered the epicenter of marine biodiversity. The regular stamps illustrate four (4) of these wonders of the ocean presented in the "16 on sheet" containing 16 individual...

PUMA Plays Part in Every Sport and Builds Champions in Every Arena

Manila, Philippines — From the track to the hardwood, the fairway to the Formula 1 grid, PUMA has been making major waves across both local and global athletic landscape as it persists in championing national and international athletes. Its strong, ubiquitous presence in various sports fields reflects...

LAST-MINUTE PLANS? EGG-SCAPE AT TWIN LAKES HOTEL THIS EASTER

This Lenten season, Twin Lakes Hotel welcomes families, couples, and solo travelers alike to embark on a meaningful stay away from the city. Nestled in the cool highlands with breathtaking views of Taal Lake, the serene sanctuary offers the perfect setting to pause, reflect, and recharge. Take...

Empowering ASEAN Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises on TikTok Shop

TikTok Shop continues its commitment to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through its latest collaboration with the ASEAN Foundation and the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC), bringing TikTok Shop's SOAR Together Program (Supporting Our Artisans and Retailers) to empower MSMEs in Southeast Asia. "As the backbone...

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