Our family reunions date back to the 1950s. We had a faint recollection of our 1960 clan reunion held in Lopez, Quezon. Yes, it was a clan reunion, meaning, relations fifth level removed. In this country, a third cousin is a prized relative never to be messed up with. A third cousin means his and [...]
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It was 8 pm of December 13, 2008 when we were summoned to come to Lucena asap. We were in Calauag attending to the tabulation of the plebiscite results from all over the town’s vastness. Results came trickling in one after another owing to the simple yes and no asked from the voters. Thanks however [...]
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When you are engaged in an argument, my grandfather told me, never do it with a woman, a columnist, and a priest. Because of their own peculiar medium, they naturally have the last word.
Of course, a woman has that exterior of vulnerability. Her tears can tear one down.
The columnist has his op-ed and that is [...]
Filed under: Articles on December 6th, 2008 | 2 Comments »
