IN 1988, Lea Salonga popularized a song that captivated the hearts of Filipinos and became an anthem for many patriotic events at the time. Released in 1988, the song “Tagumpay Nating Lahat,” composed by Gary Granada, resonated with the optimism and spirit of the times, which were not long after the 1986 People Power Revolution.
By Dr. Jun R. Ruiz
MARCH IS Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Awareness Month. This is an important campaign as CRC is the fourth most common cancer among Filipinos following breast, lung, and liver cancers. This cancer is preventable, treatable, and beatable. CRC screening can save lives, but not that many people are being screened. As an advocate, I believe that now is the time to educate the general public and mobilize the health community to beat colorectal cancer.
MORONG — Hundreds of tiny turtle hatchlings emerge above a beach at night and immediately look to the sea, hoping to beat huge odds and start a remarkable trans-oceanic journey lasting decades.
OLDER GENERATIONS recall American tenor and Hollywood actor Mario Lanza with fondness for introducing opera to the masses through his records and movies in the 1950s. His voice was said to rival Enrico Caruso’s. With his good looks and exquisite voice, he enthralled millions of movie and music lovers around the world.
The Binge — Jessica Zafra
DEVOTEES of the spy novelist John le Carré will tell you that there’s prime le Carré — his magnificent Cold War novels — and late period le Carré — the yarns which are regarded with affection rather than reverence. At last count, 15 le Carré works have been adapted for film and television; two of these exemplify the difference between the prime and late periods.
THE LIMA PARK HOTEL once again provides devotees with a unique way to observe the season of Lent through Bisikleta Iglesia 2016.
An interactive marker in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte, contains QR codes and Near Field Communication stickers which, when scanned or tapped via a mobile phone, direct users to a Web site containing more information about the site or structure, including photos and videos.
Medicine Cabinet — Reiner W. Gloor
March is traditionally celebrated as International Women’s Month. And since half the world’s population are women, it’s timely and vital to discuss the top 10 health issues plaguing women today. This article is for all the ladies out there and in our lives.
NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA — The world’s largest rhino farm looks like a vast fortress and is guarded by a private army.
