Weygan: Sunny days
IT’S NOT sunny anymore when I’m teaching Sunny about the difference of ‘would’ and ‘could’ from ‘should’ or between baboy and biik. In the evenings from Monday to Thursday I sit with her for three hours in the dining area, if not in her room at the third floor. Through the window I get a view of...
Weygan: Ifugao’s Himong
NOBODY in the village is expected to be working on the farm that day whether on the rice field or at the mountainside tending to camote or monggo for by tradition, the day was a tungo, which literally means the act of staying at home. The occasion was the third day of the wake of a villager who...
Weygan: Ifugao’s Poktang
ENOUGH time has passed for people to exchange moma, hapid, apul, taba-o and pleasant conversations after feasting over broiled carabao beef and tinawon rice for lunch. The occasion was the eighth day of the wake of my grandfather.
Weygan: Cañao and Blessings
BEFORE we had our much awaited meal, I pointed to my friend the table before us - on top of which are several tin cups and plastic cups.
Weygan: Gathering Stories and Weaving Memories - 20 Years After the July 16 Earthquake
COLLECTING STRENGTH. Celebrating Survival. Creating and Recreating Solidarities. Existence throws us in the middle of paradoxes.
Weygan: Flight or Fight
THE Japanese garden situated at the heart of UP drive has been home to many birds, fishes and plants. It offers a refuge for students during their free time.
Weygan: Saleng - Bonfires for Peace
OVER tapey and pinikpikan, our forefathers have gathered round the dap-ay to settle disputes, among many other community concerns.
On the road 24 hours and more
I HAD to ask myself what was I thinking when I took part in the 2nd Padyak Para Sa Binhi ng Kordi last January 30-31, 2010. I wouldn’t be biking, at least.
