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Three knives

by Romelinda Garces - May 14, 2026 - 12:00am

I recall, when I was in the grades, we only had three knives.

Travel log

by Romelinda Garces - April 15, 2026 - 12:00am

This morning, I woke up with a start.

Let us rise above

by Romelinda Garces - March 19, 2026 - 12:00am

Now we are in panic.

Freedom

by Carlos Garces - February 26, 2026 - 12:00am

We just celebrated the People Power Revolution, a beautiful historic event that showed how people can settle a difference by standing their ground on their convictions.

Thinking Aloud

by Romelinda Garces - February 5, 2026 - 12:00am

The fast pace of life no longer amazes me. I have learned to take things in stride, as the songs of Solomon come more vibrant in the book of Ecclesiastes. It is no use to chase after the wind.

Feeling Christmas

by Romelinda Garces - January 1, 2026 - 12:00am

I have been quiet for a while. I have been overwhelmed by a barrage of things to do that made writing seem utterly difficult.

Prayer Call

by Romelinda Garces - October 16, 2025 - 12:00am

These past days have been laden with earth-shaking realities.

Let’s begin to grow

by Romelinda Garces - September 18, 2025 - 12:00am

The life of our country is lying bare before the world. It is embarrassing to see how our lawmakers are squabbling over who has done what and who is to blame.

Artificial not Infinite

by Romelinda Garces - July 31, 2025 - 12:00am

The growing aptitude for Artificial Intelligence is steered by government’s need to remain globally competitive for jobs and contracts.

Best laid plans

by Romelinda Garces - July 10, 2025 - 12:00am

Now we hear it from all the winners of the recent election.

Pass your paper finished or unfinished

by Romelinda Garces - June 19, 2025 - 12:00am

Classes have begun and the schools are once again packed with students hopeful to have a better future.

Sovereignty Begins

by Romelinda Garces - May 15, 2025 - 12:00am

I have this crazy knack for attachments. People who I engage with, and whose relationship I nurture, gets me involved somehow. Not that they want to. It’s not their fault that I am wired this way. But I tend...

Taking on our stewardship

by Romelinda Garces - April 17, 2025 - 12:00am

Young and passionate, 7-year old Gail Cabrera Lim has set her heart on saving the endangered Cebu Flowerpecker, whose population has reached a critical level of just 100 birds as indicated in an article of the Philippine...

Keeping Time

by Romelinda Garces - April 3, 2025 - 12:00am

We have to program our time and create our own discipline in order to maximize the productive time in the day. Creating a schedule is one. But sticking to it is another.

Helping people help themselves

by Girlie Garces - March 27, 2025 - 12:00am

When I was working with an NGO, it was our mission to help people help themselves.

Keep the old and make room for the new

by Romelinda Garces - January 30, 2025 - 12:00am

The lines for elderly are packed every time there is a release of government support.

Be prepared

by Romelinda Garces - January 9, 2025 - 12:00am

With gifts unwrapped and stored, the New Year is now on a full swing.

Declutter our hearts

by Romelinda Garces - December 12, 2024 - 12:00am

I’ve been quiet for a time. All the holiday work rush refuses to be overtaken, and once again, we find ourselves wishing we could add one more month to the year, just to tie things up.

Showtime

by Romelinda Garces - November 7, 2024 - 12:00am

Our political scenario is catching much attention. It is in fact very distracting. So much so that even if I try to avoid political discussions, I find myself tethering there.

Let the carnival begin!

by Girlie Garces - October 10, 2024 - 12:00am

Now the carnival begins! I cannot call it a circus because it is bigger in scope with more players from good performers to clowns and puppets, taking us on rides on roller coasters or simply making those good shots...

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