To Blow Up A World

Recently, I found myself among a handful of friends around a dinner table, recounting the blessings and challenges of 2009, and making plans for 2010, when each of us intend to blow up the world.
But first, to the blessings and challenges of 2009. Financially, 2009 was painful; and health-wise, the past year slammed some of [...]

A fruitful concert

By Rod Garcia
I’m happy to report that the Alay concert at Harmony Hall for flood relief went quite well—artistically.
The singers/musicians were in their A-game. Super cool Jazzer Charmaine Clamor (who flew in from LA that same day) was amazing! She wowed the crowd with her beautiful voice and style. My sister had picked her up [...]

Concert for Flood Relief

By Rod Garcia
With the devastating flood that has hit Manila recently, the “Alay” concert set for Oct. 25 in Harmony Hall has taken on special meaning and purpose, now specifically focused on funding flood relief efforts. Gawad Kalinga and Feed The Hungry, with the help of The Philippine Foundation for Charities, will benefit from [...]

Why This Show Must Go On

By Rod Garcia
Upon seeing me enter the restaurant and limp toward their table, a friend asked “Bakit ka pipilay-pilay diyan?” (What are you limping for?)
I told her that the stroke I had nine weeks before continued to give me a slight limp.
My cousin died of a stroke a few years ago, after months in a [...]