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Helping in One’s Own Way
Vicente Collado Jr.
October 25, 2009
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the equally unprecedented outpouring of generosity from Filipinos worldwide, it is clear no one remained indifferent.
How could anyone? Video footages of a whole family floating in a river and suddenly disappearing under a bridge, tiny hands and feet protruding from the mud, people holding on to dear life on rooftops and window sills, women in tears having lost possessions and possibly loved ones, houses fully submerged, trucks and refrigerators hanging from electric lines in the aftermath … these and other more graphic pictures would melt even the most callous heart.
That is why, the instinctive and instantaneous reaction of Filipinos all over the world of pooling their resources together for the benefit of the victims seemed to come so natural. Some offered their support out of familial duty, families and friends having been among the victims; others, out of pure compassion and pity.
Vicente Collado Jr.
October 25, 2009
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the equally unprecedented outpouring of generosity from Filipinos worldwide, it is clear no one remained indifferent.
How could anyone? Video footages of a whole family floating in a river and suddenly disappearing under a bridge, tiny hands and feet protruding from the mud, people holding on to dear life on rooftops and window sills, women in tears having lost possessions and possibly loved ones, houses fully submerged, trucks and refrigerators hanging from electric lines in the aftermath … these and other more graphic pictures would melt even the most callous heart.
That is why, the instinctive and instantaneous reaction of Filipinos all over the world of pooling their resources together for the benefit of the victims seemed to come so natural. Some offered their support out of familial duty, families and friends having been among the victims; others, out of pure compassion and pity.
Art Capital of the World
Vicente Collado Jr.
September 25, 2009
I remember how frustrated I was four years ago surfing the net and even driving around in search of art supply stores. I finally gave up when it became crystal clear that if I ever wanted to paint again I had to size, prime and stretch my own canvas and probably grind my own pigments from vegetable oil and desert sand. “Art” seemed at that time to be the last word that could be associated with “Doha”.
Today, the two words have become almost synonymous and it‘s not only because oil paints and other art supplies are now available at almost every corner store. Over the last couple of years, rapid growth in art infrastructure practically transformed Qatar into the art capital of the Arab world, if not the whole world.
Vicente Collado Jr.
September 25, 2009
I remember how frustrated I was four years ago surfing the net and even driving around in search of art supply stores. I finally gave up when it became crystal clear that if I ever wanted to paint again I had to size, prime and stretch my own canvas and probably grind my own pigments from vegetable oil and desert sand. “Art” seemed at that time to be the last word that could be associated with “Doha”.
Today, the two words have become almost synonymous and it‘s not only because oil paints and other art supplies are now available at almost every corner store. Over the last couple of years, rapid growth in art infrastructure practically transformed Qatar into the art capital of the Arab world, if not the whole world.
Summer Entertainments
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Unity in Diversity
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
On Our Own Again, Naturally
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Semana Santa in Doha
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Surviving Separation
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Family Day
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Year-End Crunch
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
Road Contradictions
Vicente Collado Jr.
Stories and images of the unprecedented misery and devastation caused by Ondoy left no one untouched. And, based on the...
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Michelle Chermaine Ramos
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LUNIJO’S MISS GRAND CONTINENTAL QUEEN CANADA PAGEANT A CLASS OF ITS OWN
Li Eron
This year's Taste of Manila in Bathurst Street disrupted traffic in a good way for it being one of North...
Durham Crossover Basketball team wins tourney
Dindo Orbeso
Durham Crossover Basketball team won the U11/U12 Last One Standing Tournament held last August. 20-21, 2016 at Bill Crothers Secondary...
`CON AMOR’ FOUNDATION B0ARD MEMBERS VISIT PROJECTS IN PHILIPPINES
By: Orquidia. Valenzuela, as reported by Myrla Danao
Businessman Jaap van Dijke, chairman and two board members, Myrla Danao and Dr. John Deen of Con Amor foundation in...
Art Creations
Vicente Collado Jr.
Welcome!
Many believe formal training is a prerequisite to quality in painting. Not a few will agree with me one can...
THE CHILDREN IN DON MANUEL GK VILLAGE
Orquidia Valenzuela Flores
Sixty-three children from age three to six years, in the very poor community of Don Manuel village in Barangay...
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