2008 February | Mindanao Writers' Blogs - Part 2
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sermon

When I was growing up in Pagalungan, I regularly attended Friday prayers even if I didn't understand a single word from the imam; more than half the Muslims around the world barely know the meaning of prayers which are recited purely in Arabic. To this day, my grasp of the holy language ...

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must have

I must have one of these to make my grilled eggplant and zucchini more exciting.

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To suffer as Pinoy

I BET you've sat through the Jun Lozada testimony the whole day Friday. Let's give it to him, he made that long drawn out Senate hearing quite entertaining. He has wit, he has spontaneity, he has humor. As we would say in this part of the world, he is "istoryador". I can ...

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GOIN’ PLACES: Arman’s of Tagum

I'VE been eyeing the place since I saw a glimpse of the signboard in the new building that said "Arman's of Tagum" alnog Quezon Boulevard just in front of the Land Transportation Office. I was more than eyeing it, I was drooling way before its opening, looking forward to gorging on meat ...

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my guy

When 'sickening' and 'undesirable' are the only words that you can associate with the politics in your own country, you can look outside your garden for any sign of hope.

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Hatag Kalinaw 2008 project grant

Hatag Kalinaw 2008 is a youth-led project grant competition for school and community-based youth organisations in Mindanao on how the ideals of peace can be achieved through mutual understanding and entrepreneurship. Winning organisations will receive up to PHP 100,000 each to implement its project within a 6-month period....

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imaging zamboanga

The Mindanao film scene is becoming more exciting...and bigger. I recently conducted a film directing workshop at ...