Sunday May 20th 2012

Special Reports

The Senate in 2011: A chamber of comebacks and celebrities The Senate in 2011: A chamber »

The Senate had its fair share of excitement in 2011, including the return of three senators to the [...]


A poignant history lesson in Nanjing A poignant history lesson in »

NANJING, China - I've never been able to imagine the depth of the suffering of victims of the Japanese [...]


PNoy’s promises in SONA 2010: What’s the score? PNoy’s promises in SONA »

With just days to go before President Benigno Aquino III delivers his second State of the Nation Address [...]


Musings

Why I became a journalist

Why I became a journalist

Having been born in a country whose history is tainted with media killings and intimidation, people often ask me why I would want to become a journalist in the Philippines. It’s pretty simple actually. Though it’s true that journalists are some of the most underpaid, persecuted, underestimated, and taken for granted workers in the [...]

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Travels

China »

China

Went on a 10-day trip to China courtesy of China Radio International Online.  We (foreign journalists) toured four Chinese cities, three of which were [Read More]


Happy Finds

Hotel chocolates Hotel chocolates »

What I found: Hotel chocolates - the perfect holiday treat Where I found it: Manila [...]


Crunch-flavored Ice Cream Crunch-flavored Ice »

What I found: Kit Kat, Crunch, and Baby Ruth ice cream flavors - I can't ask for [...]


Fried Mac n Cheese Fried Mac n Cheese »

What I found: Fried Mac n Cheese - a delicious twist to an old favorite Where I found [...]


Reviews

Beyond the Great Wall of China »

Beyond the Great Wall of China

Most people probably want to go to China just to see the Great Wall. I used to be one of those people, but after visiting four of China's best cultural cities, I can attest to the fact that there's a lot more to see in this country aside from one ancient structure. Last [Read More]

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