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How this PWD in Zamboanga sets his sights high

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- Teddy Kahil is totally blind. As he turned 46 this year, however, his accomplishments are near-extraordinary for a man of his condition, and he even continues to strive to...

Regatta de Zamboanga: Racing vintas romance the sea

ZAMBOANGA CITY -- The Regatta de Zamboanga is the biggest and the most colorful event in the annual Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. It is celebrated by native Zamboangueños in honor of their patron saint,...

Pangasinense teacher sidelines as ‘embalmer’

BINALONAN, Pangasinan -- Teacher Leda Cariño, a Grade 6 class adviser in Linmansangan Elementary School here, also occasionally works as an embalmer at their funeral family business to honor her father’s legacy. Leda...

How I became ‘instant migrant’ in QC at age 9

MANILA -- While Quezon City officials and residents are celebrating the 79th foundation day of the erstwhile capital city on Oct. 12, I am recalling how I and members of my immediate...

Teaching: Vocation for the patient and virtuous

BAGUIO CITY – For eight hours, Augustina Agmaliw has to walk her way to teach at the Es-esa S. Alodos Elementary School in upland Barangay Tacadang in Kibungan town, Benguet province. She has...

Stray furry beings sniff love, find their way home

BAGUIO CITY -- It was raining cats and dogs that night, so to speak. Another typhoon was howling through the cold air. "Kioli" was wet on the street, nowhere to go, until she...

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