Becoming a creative writer
The old Baybayin writing system is one of the most interesting parts of Filipino culture. This beautiful and somewhat complicated way of writing has a very important place in the history of the Philippines. In recent years, Baybayin has made a comeback, drawing the attention and interest of modern Filipinos, especially the younger generation. In […]
My father’s older brother, my late uncle Tatay Jesse, was the primary researcher of our family’s history. I remember him poring on dozens of documents and telling me about researching microfilms from the genealogical center to learn the names of our long-lost ancestors. It’s been over a year since Tatay Jesse passed away, and because […]
As a Knight of Rizal, one of our primary purposes is to promote and promulgate the teachings of Rizal. This was one of the things I looked forward to doing when I was newly knighted. But after a few months, I realized that all the ceremonies and excitement of becoming a knight had yet to […]
