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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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Reflections on a Full Moon (For Kerima)

A glimpse of a full moon On an early Thursday morning. You look at the living room And discover A presence long gone. And there is nothing You can do. Nevertheless My...

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Jehovah’s Witnesses in PHL join global special campaign

Jehovah’s Witnesses in the Philippines will be joining an international campaign which will feature a special edition of The Watchtower magazine focusing on the solution to several challenges that are putting intense pressure on millions of people today.   A special edition of The Watchtower magazine with theme “What...

Hotel and Foodservice Suppliers Show heads to SMX

Supports farm-to-table movement After a successful run of its Visayas and Mindanao editions last July in Cebu, the Hotel and Foodservice Suppliers Show – formerly known as the Hotel Suppliers Show – is going to the SMX Convention Center Manila in Pasay City this September 21 to 23. The...

SM Foundation provides medical care in Mindanao

SM Foundation's medical missions continue to provide free and accessible healthcare services to underserved communities. With its commitment to healthcare, it recently held medical and dental missions in Davao and Butuan, providing preventive medical care to over 1,000 beneficiaries.  In SM City Davao, over 700 medical services were...

Montage (of a Once Activist)

Meet me on Moraytabefore we march to our beloved stronghold,the Peace Arch in Mendiola,where the blood of our martyrscleansed its cornerstone.Swear that we will outnumberthe uniformed men in line.Meet me there, but watch your backlest a stranger followswith sinister eyes. “Don’t forget to pass by Mendiolaand pray at...

Confession

I felt that I had arrived so I pulled over to the side of the road. I had played this moment over and over in my head for such a long time and I couldn’t believe I was now actually here. The old gate looked the same....

Pakil Laguna’s Kasalang Bayan 2023 When unwed couples wed

They say that June is the best time to get married, hence, every woman wants to become a June bride. But in this age of inflation and dwindling incomes, a wedding with the least cost is manna from heaven. For the people of Pakil, Laguna, weddings can even...

Pioneers of TRC: Girls & Gears champion advocacy over rivalry, experience over the crown         

“No matter what happens, girls support girls, and girls are always for girls.” This is the short yet meaningful response of Gecille T. Abeleda, grade 9 student of Quezon City High School, when asked about the most significant lesson she learned from joining the Tagisang Robotics Competition (TRC):...

Kenny Rogers Roasters 2nd Farmvocacy Program gives back to mango farmers in Zambales

Following the success of the first Farmvocacy Program, Kenny Rogers Roasters continues its campaign to support and uplift the livelihood of local farmers as it recently donated P300,000.00, this time to the Samahang Magmamanga ng Zambales (SMZ), an organization of mango farmers in Zambales.  The Farmvocacy Program is...

PAGCOR TO BECOME A PURELY GAMING REGULATOR – TENGCO

The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) is in the process of transition towards becoming a purely regulatory body from its current dual role as both operator and regulator, Chairman and CEO Alejandro H. Tengco said. Tengco made the remarks during the opening session of the IAG Academy...

BEST HOTELS – RESORTS AWARDS 2024 ARE OPEN FOR NOMINATION SUBMISSIONS

Following the success of the Best Hotels Resorts Awards, which have been presented for many years until now, the Best Hotels – Resorts Awards 2024 have been introduced with the intention of recognizing the industry's finest for their efforts.  Presented by the leading travel publication Wanderlust Tips USA,...

Japan supports the Philippines in reducing marine litter

On 15 Sept. 2023, Economic Affairs Minister NIHEI Daisuke of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines joined the culmination event of the Healthy Oceans and Clean Cities Initiative (HOCCI). The event highlighted the achievements, experiences, and lessons learned of the partner cities and communities in localizing...

SM’s Biggest Haul at the 38th International Coastal Clean Up: 75,000 kilos of trash collected by over 17,000 volunteers across 15 SM Malls

SM Cares continues to drive active participation in ocean conservation by taking part once again in this year’s International Coastal Cleanup Day last Sept. 16. Some 15 SM malls in 12 locations nationwide partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Local Government Units (LGUs), and...