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Memories linger

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - November 6, 2024 - 12:00am

Every first week of November, we observe All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day to pay homage and honor our beloved departed loved ones. Masses are held, flowers are offered, candles are lighted…and...

Laughter: A blessing available anytime

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - October 7, 2024 - 12:00am

Life is a journey. The path we tread can at times be straight, uphill, rugged, smooth, bumpy… with detours and intersections.

You will make it through

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - September 2, 2024 - 12:00am

There are times in everyone’s life when troubles seem to stop the hands of time. Life must go on, however.

What we do can greatly impact on others

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - August 5, 2024 - 12:00am

Looking at the worldwide deteriorating peace and order situation and the cascading economic landscape understandably make people feel the pervading worry, fear, even anxiety on what awaits us tomorrow, what...

Together, let us act decisively for the light to shine

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - July 15, 2024 - 12:00am

History is laden with treachery, greed, deception… that run up to these modern high-tech times.

Make every day a celebration of life and gratitude

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - June 10, 2024 - 12:00am

In the hustle and bustle of life in our world currently bristled with transcendent global challenges, i.e. nuclear threats, climate change’s mounting damages, terrorism, specter of pandemic, global security,...

Time to appreciate the beauty and grandeur of nature

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - May 13, 2024 - 12:00am

People are amazed at how fast and fleeting time ticks and flies these days, complaining that there isn’t any more time left for us to fully savor the mystique of life.

Sing a song, every day

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - April 15, 2024 - 12:00am

Want a way to make your day as happy and pleasant as it could be?

Truth, justice, duty and honor

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - March 11, 2024 - 12:00am

As we observe and celebrate the Lenten season this month, let us join ranks and pray that our ever-loving God bless and help our beloved Motherland.

Life is about loving

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - February 5, 2024 - 12:00am

It’s Valentine again! Month of hearts. Month of love.

Cling to hope

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - January 8, 2024 - 12:00am

Welcome 2024 with brimming optimism and tenacious hope!

Christmas is love in action

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - December 18, 2023 - 12:00am

Christmas is the most awaited season of the year. It stirs sentiments and wraps warm memories to brighten our hearts.

The immeasurable power of music

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - November 20, 2023 - 12:00am

In the midst of the raging wars and nature-caused calamities happening now, MUSIC can be a soothing balm – to give courage and fortitude as we face uncertain times, and beyond –imagination challenge...

How much you give to life is what life gives back

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - October 2, 2023 - 12:00am

Success is not just a destination, it is knowing your life purpose.

Unleash the beauty and wonder of words

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - September 11, 2023 - 12:00am

Words are our souls’ ambassadors.

Roll with the tide of life

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - August 7, 2023 - 12:00am

Time is basically what life is made of. Sadly, however, too many among us oftentimes waste this precious life force needlessly through worries.

Live life fully, gratefully

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - July 15, 2023 - 12:00am

Life, oftentimes, is referred to as a rat race, a journey on the fast lane with many things fast-tracked: fast food, fast cars, fast relationships.

Be careful what you say

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - June 1, 2023 - 12:00am

Words are the pearls of our wisdom. Written or spoken, words can alter lives.

Take a vacation

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - May 8, 2023 - 12:00am

Want to live longer?

The yardstick of life

by Elvie Punzalan-Estavillo - April 4, 2023 - 12:00am

Lenten season comes like a whiff of refreshing air amid the myriad deplorable, never-imagined-could-ever-happen events happening locally and globally.

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