Stories tagged
‘water’

An island slakes its thirst

by Edwin General

KAHIKUKUK, BANGUIGUI, SULU — Asaali Muhalli is no ancient mariner, but there was a time when his lament was practically an echo of that of the protagonist in Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s famous poem: “Water, water everywhere, and not a drop to drink.”

Read more… | Posted Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

War and peace in a Bohol barangay

by Avigail M. Olarte

MAGSAYSAY, SEVILLA, BOHOL — Our security escort holding the rusty M-16 rifle grunted as the old, rickety ambulance we were riding leaped a few inches from the road. But he quickly regained his composure, and resumed his hawk-like position, his eyes darting, regarding the trees as though they were enemies.

Read more… | Posted Tuesday, May 1st, 2007
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Banished from ‘paradise’

by Alecks P. Pabico

MACTAN Island, one kilometer southeast of the island province of Cebu, is a famous rest and recreation destination in the Visayas. It is host to some of the country’s world-class, pricey hotels and resorts. At its northern tip is also a popular dive spot, Punta Engaño.

Read more… | Posted Sunday, April 29th, 2007