Happy ever after for all
Marriage as a ritual cuts across all cultural boundaries. Its deep human significance validates relationships in the eyes of family and...
Kiss baby blues away
For nine months, Lennie waited for the moment when she could finally hold her baby — her first. She was sure her newborn would bring...
SCOTUS to rule on marriage equality
The U.S. Supreme Court will review an appellate court’s decision to uphold same-sex marriage ban in four states, effectively agreeing to...
Before there was Jennifer Laude
I was Jennifer Laude but, as luck would have it, my life didn't meet a tragic end. When news broke out about the murder of the Filipino...
Hemophilia bill filed in the Philippines
Filipinos with Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease (vWD) and other inherited bleeding disorders will finally get assistance from the...
Ways for convenience stores to maximize profits
In tight competition with big retailers, convenience stores are forced to provide a diverse range of products in a limited space while...
Do we really want to lose Sally?
The story is nothing new or surprising. Sally S., assistant manager and in the running to become the regional big boss, had to go on...
Saving lives with reliable electricity in Samoa
For years, electricity in many parts of Samoa — particularly in the countryside — has been problematic. Long blackouts and voltage...
People most at risk of HIV not getting health services they need
GENEVA — Failure to provide adequate HIV services for key groups – men who have sex with men, people in prison, people who inject drugs,...
Family planning program failing to reach impoverished Filipinos
Currently the 12th most populated country in the world with a population expected to reach more than 100 million in 2014, the Philippines...
