Of Trees and Forest – Page 5

The Balangiga returns

December 11, 2018 admin Of Trees and Forest, opinión

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 11 Dec 2018 18:09:58 +0000

BY the time this column comes out, the Balangiga Bells would have already completed its journey from the time it became a symbol of Filipino bravery and resistance against foreign occupation, to being taken as war booty by American soldiers in 1901, to finally returning to Philippine soil. I welcome the decision of […]

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From Iloilo to Naga

July 3, 2018 admin camella homes, Metro Manila, Of Trees and Forest, philippine countryside, Vista Land

By Senator Manny Villar WHENEVER we talk about how beautiful the Philippines is, we are most probably referring to our provinces and our countryside. Don’t get me wrong, Metro Manila has its own charms – the historic center in Intramuros, the grit and appeal of Manila, the modernity of its business districts. But nothing compares […]

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Commencement speech

June 26, 2018 admin Divisoria, ends and beginnings, Jose Rizal, Jose W. Diokno, Of Trees and Forest, University of the Philippines

It is a time to be thankful for the people who helped you in this great personal achievement. Thank your teachers who burned the midnight oil checking exams and essays; those who gave you advice not just in academics but in life as well. Thank even your teachers who tormented you or flunked you in class. You will become a better person for it, I assure you. Suffering, they say, builds character.