Why I Love Mindanao

Why I Love Mindanao

The War-Torn Region My love for this war-torn region of the Philippines started—of all places—in Singapore. It was 2013, and members of the One Voice team were on practical training in street missions. We usually trained in this kind of cross-cultural atmosphere...
Can the Philippines Be Healed?

Can the Philippines Be Healed?

When Our Political Expectations Are Crushed The recent elections made me reflect on Israel’s expectations of Jesus when Jesus walked the earth. Israel expected a Messiah who would free the nation from the clutches of Rome. After all, wasn’t this Messiah from the line...
Who Will Be the Next President?

Who Will Be the Next President?

Our Vote Matters Topmost on everyone’s mind as I write this is: “Who will be the next president of the Philippines?”   My president. Your president. Whoever wins the highest votes will get to sit in the highest seat of power in the nation, whether he or she was...
The Grace to Continue

The Grace to Continue

Our God Who Is Faithful Happy New Year, everyone! 2021 may have been a tough year for many of us as grief, loss, sickness, and death lodged themselves as realities. However, 2021 was also one where I believe God showed us an aspect of His remarkable grace—the grace...
Marching Toward 2022

Marching Toward 2022

Reviewing 2021 What a year 2021 has been! Lockdowns, sickness, grief, stress… a challenging list that still expands, but I must say: We’ve also seen the emergence of many beautiful things such as generosity, empathy made real with online huddles and meet-ups,...
Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is

Home Is Where the Heart Is We’ve embraced a LOT of home due to the lockdowns. And I mean a lot—from doing more chores around the house, annoying our siblings, and adding inches around the waist! Lockdown after lockdown after lockdown, with the COVID-19 virus mutating...