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Unbreakable Spirits! They laughed, cheered and giggled in delight just as children do. The joy was overwhelming enough for them to forget for a few hours about the IVs and tubes that held them to their hospital beds and wheelchairs. Clara Ole will always remember this inspiring group of children who are bravely battling diseases like leukemia and heart and kidney conditions. Clara Ole …

Chinese New Year in the Philippines is always one big event filled with so many rituals thanks to the approximately 1.5 million Chinese Filipinos in the Philippines who make up 1.6% of our country’s population. Our ancestors’ interaction with ethnic Chinese dates all the way back to the 9th century through trade in the islands. Through time and history, as many more Chinese migrated and settled …

Life is a continuous ride of ups and downs with various lengths of smooth sailing in between. For some of us who have lived long enough to face – and survive – many challenges, we learn that to go through a happy period is a privilege. When life rewards us with a happy occasion, it serves us well to savor the moment and all …