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Veronica Pulumbarit
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Stay strong for the #NextNormal: Think deeply, pray fervently, live bravely
Veronica Velarde-Pulumbarit, a journalism graduate of UP Diliman, has been a writer and editor for almost 30 years. In 2017, she was...
PRNewswire
Oct 24, 20203 min read
Pink respirator launched to support breast cancer warriors
HONG KONG (PRNewswire) -- Frontliners Med launched a special edition warrior pink respirator to protect breast cancer warriors and their...
Veronica Pulumbarit
Sep 19, 20204 min read
A tribute to Ninong Richard, a real-life hero
This afternoon, I was stunned to receive news about the passing of our good friend, Richard Ng, the most civic-minded person we know....
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 28, 20204 min read
Women Supporting Women: Challenge accepted
This afternoon, my sister in Canada, Melissa, tagged me in the #womensupportingwomen challenge. It was the first time that she tagged me...
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 26, 20202 min read
Pope Francis: Send hugs, cards to elderly
Pope Francis urged young people to reach out and encourage the elderly, especially those in nursing homes, amid the COVID-19 pandemic....
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 25, 20202 min read
Fly free, my friend Peppa Pigeon
A beautiful pigeon visited us today and stayed on our balcony for hours. Photo: Riz Pulumbarit I called it "Peppa Pigeon" because our...
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 16, 20203 min read
Five lessons from the deadly 1990 Luzon earthquake
I thought I would die underneath a rubble of books during the deadly Luzon earthquake that happened 30 years ago on July 16, 1990.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 16, 20202 min read
How to talk to kids about COVID-19
How do you talk to kids about sensitive issues such as COVID-19?
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 11, 20201 min read
400-year-old Santo Niño statue missing in Pandacan, Manila church fire
The historic Santo Niño de Pandacan church in Manila, built in 1760 during the Spanish period, caught fire on July 10.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 9, 20202 min read
Priest-architect behind iconic PH churches dies at 50
The Catholic Bishops Conferences of the Philippines (CBCP) announced the passing of renowned priest-architect Alex Bautista on July 9....
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jul 2, 20204 min read
10 good and bad things I learned from my brother
My brother Fernando Velarde is the middle child in the family and his birthday, July 2, falls right in the middle of the year.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 30, 20203 min read
How a wristwatch brought Mom and Dad together
A wristwatch, or "lack" of it, brought our parents together.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 29, 20202 min read
Pope Francis: Unite with others despite differences
On Pope's Day, Pope Francis urged Catholics to unite with others despite our differences because God did not make us all alike.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 28, 20202 min read
R.I.P. Pacman the Dog
Sending out hugs and sympathies to the family of Senator Manny Pacquiao as they grieve the death of Pacman the Dog. GMA News Online...
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 28, 20203 min read
Lessons from Father Bob Astorino, UCA News founder
I didn't immediately shed a tear when I learned on the news that my former boss, Father Bob" Astorino, passed away.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 26, 20202 min read
Who is Saint Josemaria Escriva?
June 26 is the feast day of Saint Josemaria Escriva, the saint of ordinary life.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 26, 20203 min read
#Reflection: How to celebrate baptismal anniversaries
Celebrating one's baptismal anniversary is not very common among Catholics in the Philippines.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 25, 20201 min read
Remembering Michael Jackson, the 'King' who always wore a mask
June 25 marks the 11th death anniversary of "King of Pop" Michael Jackson, who was often seen in public wearing a mask. Many thought the...
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 24, 20201 min read
Remembering 'Slice of Life' cartoonist Larry Alcala
National Artist for Visual Arts Lauro "Larry" Zarate Alcala is one of the Philippines' foremost cartoonists.
Veronica Pulumbarit
Jun 23, 20202 min read
#InternationalWidowsDay: Mom, the brave widow
June 23 is International Widows' Day but I do not know what to say to our Mom, who has been a widow since our Dad passed away in 2007.
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