Last Friday, April 9, was Araw ng Kagitingan, Day of Valor. It was a day to remember and honor the men and women who died fighting for our freedom and human rights; the frontline health care workers who have been risking their lives to save ours; as well our seafarers and other OFWs and key workers who provide essential service during the pandemic. We pray for their safety as they go about their dangerous tasks. Today is the 109th anniversary of the Titanic tragedy. Despite the passage of the years, the sinking of what was declared an unsinkable ship has continued to fascinate the general public. It has inspired books, documentaries, lectures, and has drawn tourists and adventure-seekers, including a couple who said their wedding vows in a submersible stationed on the ship’s bow. Perhaps the best book written about the Titanic is A Night to Remember by Walter Lord, who as a boy enjoyed a cruise in Titanic’s sister ship Olympia, and had spent a good deal of time imagining what the ... » Learn More about Lessons from a tragedy
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For Some Expats Thailand is No Longer an Affordable Paradise
For decades, the lure of Thailand’s Land of Smiles drew both working and retired expats in droves to its warm weather, glorious beaches, friendly locals and laid-back lifestyle. Many of those attracted by Thailand’s cheap cost of living, easy long-stay visas, traditional culture and friendly locals were single, elderly men looking to bring a new sparkle into their lives. Many met and married their dream girls and found themselves fathers at an advancing age, but did their best to look after their new families as well as a good number of their new wife’s relatives. Thailand was also popular for older couples from the West, with Americans and the British especially attracted by the lure of reliable weather and inexpensive housing. Fast forward some 15- 20 years or so and things are now very different, The weather still ranges between hot and very hot, and the chance of getting a second try at being a husband and father is still there, but changes to the retirement visa and the ... » Learn More about For Some Expats Thailand is No Longer an Affordable Paradise
After 8 years of dating, EA and Shaira still not ready for marriage
EA Guzmman (left) and Shaira Diaz Edgar Allan “EA” Guzman and Shaira Diaz have been dating for eight years now, but it wasn’t until two years ago that the couple publicly confirmed that they’re a couple. On April 4, EA was hailed best supporting actor at the 4th Entertainment Editors’ Choice (Eddys) Awards for his performance in the drama movie “Coming Home.” And being able to dedicate the award to Shaira during his acceptance speech, he recalled, was such a heartening moment. “It feels great being able to dedicate the award to her without any worries or second thoughts, because she inspires me in all the things I do,” EA said in a recent virtual conference arranged by GMA 7, following his recent Eddys victory. “I want to make her feel that she’s part of my achievements. Low-key “The win was unexpected and means a lot to me. Holding the trophy made me feel like I’m holding the fruits of my hard work and passion. It reminds me why I’m here in show biz,” the 32-year-old actor ... » Learn More about After 8 years of dating, EA and Shaira still not ready for marriage
Meet S. Korea’s 18-year-old world drone champion
Kang Chang-hyeon in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, on Feb 20. (Photo: AFP) In a South Korean rice field, the teenage world drone-racing champion is preparing to defend his title in one of the planet's fastest and highest-tech sports. But at all of 18 years old, Kang Chang-hyeon fears he is quickly passing his prime to compete at top flight levels. On the starting signal, Kang and his three teammates send their craft buzzing furiously into the air and hurtling around an obstacle course set up on the bare earth in Hwaseong, south of Seoul. The only human movement was the twitch of fingers on handsets, which the pilots use to control the aircraft while wearing virtual-reality goggles that give them a drone's-eye view of the route. Three laps and around one minute later, the race was over and the technical analysis began in a dedicated tent, with pilots, coaches, technicians and parents poring over flight data. Like Formula One, drone-flying depends both on precision engineering ... » Learn More about Meet S. Korea’s 18-year-old world drone champion