OpinionYEAH SURE here's this strange epidemic spreading through the way we live, and before anyone goes about disinfecting their doorknobs, no, this isn't another COVID -19, it isn't Nipah Virus, and it's definitely not something the World Health Organization is losing sleep over because this one doesn't target your immune system. It attacks something far more inconvenient: your willingness to care openly, without shame, and without calculating how it will look to the invisible audience that somehow matters more than your actual feelings. T
FeatureT As the event was coming to an end, the final act of the SSVP members was a heartfelt prayer, bringing everyone together in a solemn silence, and reflecting on the day's event. It was the perfect way to end the event, established with gratitude, ◎ faith, and the spirit of joy.
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Page 16Feahne and long tables brimming with parents' potluck dishes each thoughtfully prepared with love and meant to be shared. Free servings of taho and sorbetes, two well- loved Filipino street treats, added a sense of nostalgia and warmth to the celebration. The celebration beautifully integrated the Filipino values of hospitality and strong family ties, reminding everyone that joy is best experienced when shared.