Entre’acte
The other woman
By Rex Catubig WOMEN are usually portrayed as mothers or wives, or girlfriends. When they are in an illicit relationship, they are branded as kabit, the other woman. But there are other women, who fall under the tag other woman not because of the implied forbidden status but simply…
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In praise of women
By Rex Catubig IN celebration of the Women’s Month this March Note: A friend posted this poem by Rupi Kaur on Facebook. I googled her: Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author. Born in Punjab, India, Kaur immigrated to Canada at a young age with her…
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Reclaiming our piece of history
By Rex Catubig THERE are no road markers to lead visitors to the site. The site, in fact, is hardly known in the vicinity. The name Villa Milagrosa no longer rings a bell, nor does Seaside, precursors to the present Tondaligan. Resolute, one finds the way through some remembered…
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Porcine redemption
By Rex Catubig BE it holiday or fiesta season, birthday or anniversary, or whatever important occasion, glorious food takes center stage in the celebrations. The lowly pig is undeniably the king of the festive table. Ham, which is a throwback to our Chinese, Spanish, and American culinary heritage, may…
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Mayor Belen’s Valentine hashtag: Unli-Love
By Rex Catubig SHE is a creature of habit. And the habit that drives her to the point of obsession is what has defined her-- Unliserbisyo—the expeditious delivery of much-needed services not only to the public in general, but to those most in need—the indigents and marginalized sector-- the children,…
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