The wounds of WWII among the three nations still fester to this day. These young students organized a ‘healing festival’ last May 28. The mingling of cultures during the festival gave the realization that the three countries have a lot more in common than they think – and maybe all three countries should start thinking more about the similarities that can bind them together rather than the differences that drive them apart. 1537 words

Palawan’s Paradise Beckon
By Jofelle Tesorio
Palawan

Until such time there is peace in Mindanao and other depressed provinces are helped, migrants will continue to flock to Palawan. The local government cannot bar the entry of these migrants because they also have a right to live peacefully in a secure environment. And if they cannot do this, it’s time they crafted an effective population management program, for their rich waters and lush forests will keep beckoning to people from war torn and poor areas. 1,163 words

Work Overseas : Greener or Darker Pastures?
By Michelle R. Bayaua
Baguio City

Working overseas is gambling between fortune and danger for women these troubled times. Here is a story of a woman who gambled with a job in Japan, and lost her dreams to tragic circumstances. Then gambled once more with luck overseas, and got her fortune. Still, she tells her story so that other women who plan to work abroad may be reminded that danger lurks even in the most inviting situations. 1063 words
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