The following interview is part of my series, FILIPINO COPING WITH COVID. Teresa Concepcion from Toronto, Ontario, Canada is featured. She was educated at Maryknoll College, Philippines, AB BA 1968, and University of the Philippines, MBA 1972. She's has over 30 years in investment management and corporate finance in the Philippines and in Canada. Teresa has been a small business entrepreneur … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid Teresa Concepcion, Canada
Archives for May 2020
Filipinos #CopingwithCovid — Lia Feraren, Germany
I 've interviewed a number of Filipinos from all over the world about how they are dealing with the Coronavirus pandemic. These interviews will be integrated in a series "How Filipinos Are Coping with Covid 19" which will appear in the online magazine Positively Filipino. Please look for it. My official and travel blogs will feature the complete interviews. The following features Lia Feraren … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingwithCovid — Lia Feraren, Germany
Manguerra-Aberasturi Front Liners in New York
Say a prayer for the son and daughter of my niece, Patricia Manguerra Aberasturi, who are front liners in New York. Mariano Aberasturi works as a nurse in Suny Downstate Brooklyn, which handles only Covid patients. Martina Aberasturi works as a physical therapist at Floral Park Physical Therapy. Thank you Mari and Ina and keep safe. My heart goes out to these twenty-something year olds who are … [Read more...] about Manguerra-Aberasturi Front Liners in New York
Five Years North — Documentary Guatemalan Immigrant
Last Friday, we had a very interesting Zoom Question and Answer session with the filmmakers of the documentary FIVE YEARS NORTH. The film follows a few years of the life of an undocumented teenage Guatemalan immigrant, Luis. It's a moving documentary that tells of the difficulties, danger, as well as joy and hope that Luis experiences in New York as he pursues the American Dream. The … [Read more...] about Five Years North — Documentary Guatemalan Immigrant
Framed Art by Cecilia Brainard “Vase and Bottles”
I framed (for the first time) one of my art work, 9 x 12, ink "Vase and Bottles" . It's the one on the right beside an original by Manuel Rodriguez, the Father of Philippine Printmaking. Also published in my Travel blog: https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2020/05/framed-art-by-cecilia-brainard.html tags: #ceciliaBrainard #art #Philippine #Cebu #writerswhopaint … [Read more...] about Framed Art by Cecilia Brainard “Vase and Bottles”
RIP Peque Gallaga — Bacolod Days
Following the passing of the filmmaker Peque Gallaga, my friend Gee Vee S sent me some pictures taken in Bacolod in the late 1960s, at the Gallaga home. My sister and I had spent an unforgettable summer with the Gallagas in their home. Tita Conchita and Tito Ric, the Gallaga kids (Peque, Chita, Ricky, Mike) were very welcoming not just to us but to all the local kids who hung around their home … [Read more...] about RIP Peque Gallaga — Bacolod Days
Assisted Living for Retirees in Plantation Bay
I heard from my cousin, Manny Gonzalez, that Plantation Bay in Mactan, Philippines is expanding their services to include assisted living for retirees. This new service responds to world changes because of Coronavirus. People looking to evade the next round of lockdowns can consider sheltering in this fabulous five-star resort. Lockdowns are inevitable since a second wave of Covid 19 is expected … [Read more...] about Assisted Living for Retirees in Plantation Bay
My Cats During Coronavirus Days
During these Coronavirus days my cats, Che and Tesla, are following strict stay-at-home rules. Stay safe, everyone! Also published in my blospot: https://cbrainard.blogspot.com/2020/05/my-cat-during-coronavirus-days.html tags: #coronavirus #covid19 #pets #cats #graycats #stayathome … [Read more...] about My Cats During Coronavirus Days
Marissa Tay Praises Brainard’s Magical Years: Memories & Sketches
During these days of Coronavirus, I was particularly happy to hear from my college friend, Marissa Tay, who sent me her feedback about my book, Magical Years: Memories & Sketches,. This hardbound book collects sketches inspired by my childhood in Cebu. Marissa was my classmate at Maryknoll College in Quezon City.; we've had the chance to … [Read more...] about Marissa Tay Praises Brainard’s Magical Years: Memories & Sketches