Opinion

After May 14 standoff, our Senate now on trial

Senator Bato dela Rosa is ultimately doing what most people terrified of imprisonment would do. Faced with the prospect of spending years inside a...

A mother’s love and the joy it brings

Except for divine love, I believe that a mother’s love is one of the greatest loves on earth. A mother’s love and joy begin...

Emptying

A personal reflection on retirement, this piece explores the quiet and often unexpected “emptying” stage that follows a lifetime...

Migration and our bayanihan heritage

Immigration has been a sore issue these past couple of years. Which is bizarre because Australia is a nation...

Where are you heading?

On 23 January, we embarked on a road trip from Melbourne to Queensland via Sydney.  It was a 20-hour...

Asian Cup success will Equal FIFA World Cup Qualification for the Filipinas

As the Filipinas prepare for their Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Women’s Asian Cup opener against the Matildas this Sunday...

Different Stages of Love

One of my favourite quotes from my latest book, My Heart and Soul Unplugged, reads: “Love is beyond comprehension; no...

Why Filipino Nurses Must Be in the Philippines–Australia Strategic Partnership

When Australia and the Philippines announced a new Strategic Partnership in 2023, the language was big and bold. The Partnership outlines cooperation...