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Let the bells chime for children

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It is generally accepted that most people have a place for children in their hearts, for all sorts of reasons. Children are lovable and cuddly. Some are funny, many more are lots of fun. They are bright and wonderful and are a source of joy in many ways, even imparting it to the joyless. Certain select ones—strictly little girls—are nothing less than bundles of sweetness.

Posted: December 23rd, 2012 in Columnists,Columns,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »

‘Exploring’ Rizal from a wheelchair

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There is a place honoring Jose P. Rizal without fanfare day in, day out, come sunshine or rain, with or without Rizal Day celebrations, with or without a 150th birth anniversary. There, in that place, many of the street names are reminders of the life and times of the national hero amid the sounds, smell [...]

Posted: January 1st, 2012 in Columnists,Columns,Inquirer Opinion | Read More »

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