The following is part of my series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Linda Ty-Casper is a multi-award Filipina novelist noted for her historical fiction set in the Philippines. She is the author of over 16 books and has been awarded the SEA WRITE Award, Rockefeller (Bellagio), Radcliffe Fellowship, among others. Responding to my interview questions, Linda describes life for her in … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Linda Ty-Casper, Massachusetts USA
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — New Zealand: Jay Montilla & Monika Tawngdee
Jay Montilla On June 7, 2020, New Zealand declared it had eliminated Coronavirus. Its last new case was in May and New Zealand hospitals have no Covid-19 cases (as of June 9, 2020). Lead by Prime Minister Jacinda Arden, the country implemented strict quarantine, travel restrictions and widespread testing. Here are the interviews of two Filipinos (my nephew and niece, in fact) who live in New … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — New Zealand: Jay Montilla & Monika Tawngdee
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Ofelia Gelvezon Tequi, France
Marc and Ofelia Tequi The following is part of my series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Ofelia Gelvezon Tequi was born in Iloilo and has lived with her husband Marc in France for many years. Ofelia is a modern and comptemporary artist as well as a printmaker. Responding to my interview questions, Ofelia describes life for her and her husband Marc in Limeuil, France, during the time … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Ofelia Gelvezon Tequi, France
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Reine Marie Bonnie Melvin, France
The following interview is part of my series, Filipinos Coping with Covid. Reine Marie Bonnie Melvin (Bonnie) was born in Manila and has lived in Paris France for many years. She is the award-winning author of A Normal Life and Other Stories and the novel The Betrayed. ~ Cecilia Brainard Cecilia Brainard Interviews Reine Marie Bonnie Melvin Interview conducted via email on May … [Read more...] about Filipinos #CopingWithCovid — Reine Marie Bonnie Melvin, France
Filipinos #CopingWithCovid Teresa Concepcion, Canada
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
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
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
Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of Lourdes
During this difficult time of Coronavirus, I will be sharing excerpts from the book, Magnificat: Mama Mary’s Pilgrim Sites, a collection of 24 testimonies by people whose lives were changed by Mama Mary. I hope that these articles remind us that Mary is with us during this difficult time. May you find solace in these personal testimonials. ~ Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, editor … [Read more...] about Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of Lourdes
Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of St. Maryam Dearit, Keren, Eritrea
During this difficult time of Coronavirus, I will be sharing excerpts from the book, Magnificat: Mama Mary’s Pilgrim Sites, a collection of 24 testimonies by people whose lives were changed by Mama Mary. I hope that these articles remind us that Mary is with us during this difficult time. May you find solace in these personal testimonials. ~ Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, editor … [Read more...] about Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of St. Maryam Dearit, Keren, Eritrea
Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of St. Maryam Dearit, Keren
During this difficult time of Coronavirus, I will be sharing excerpts from the book, Magnificat: Mama Mary’s Pilgrim Sites, a collection of 24 testimonies by people whose lives were changed by Mama Mary. I hope that these articles remind us that Mary is with us during this difficult time. May you find solace in these personal testimonials. ~ Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, editor … [Read more...] about Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of St. Maryam Dearit, Keren
Mama Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of Medjugorje
During this difficult time of Coronavirus, I will be sharing excerpts from the book, Magnificat: Mama Mary's Pilgrim Sites, a collection of 24 testimonies by people whose lives were changed by Mama Mary. I hope that these articles remind us that Mary is with us during this difficult time. May you find solace in these personal testimonials. ~ Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, editor of … [Read more...] about Mama Mary Is With Us: Our Lady of Medjugorje