Thursday, January 4 2007
It’s a Mall World
The mega mall shopping experience -- the mall as a multi-purpose space, an extension of the living room and social scene -- is relatively new in Manila.
Wednesday, August 16 2006
For God and Country
Alave expounds upon the Philippine's separation of church and state; or rather, the lack thereof.
Monday, May 1 2006
A Month to Remember… a Month to Forget
From natural disasters to political upheaval, chaos reigns as Alave chronicles an unforgiving February in the Philippines.
Friday, March 24 2006
To Eat Well Is to Live Well
Overseas Filipino workers (OFW's) have little choice but to leave their children for years at a time. In Alave's case, her mother's absence culminated in results that were, eventually... delicious.
Tuesday, January 31 2006
Too American?
Staying true to one's nationality while embracing the culture of another can create a soul-searching challenge.
Tuesday, September 27 2005
Kathmandu and The Traveler With Bad Timing
Shiva, the Hindu god that simultaneously dances life and death, is a perfect icon for modern-day Kathmandu.
Monday, July 18 2005
Know Thy Enemy
Alave detects the return of martial law in the Philippines' hot summer air.
Wednesday, March 30 2005
On Love and Death in the Philippines
On Valentine's Day a series of bombs exploded in the Philippines, including one on Ayala Avenue, where Alave gets off the train to catch the bus home from work every day. Alave gives us a taste of life, post 9/11, in this place of more than 7,000 islands.
