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Penmanship
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines--I love nearly every aspect of teaching: preparing for classes, the class discussions, even correcting exams and figuring out what students have learned (or “mis-learned.”) Yes, teaching is wonderful except for one thing: deciphering students’ handwriting.
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Sleeping gods
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines -- Ever since I began parenting, I’ve rarely been able to go out at night except when I’m on a business trip. That was what happened Tuesday night, in Cebu, when I was able to stroll leisurely along Fuente Osmeña, one of the city’s centers.
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Wanted: female
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines--I knew I’d catch your attention there, but the title isn’t meant to be personal. I am referring instead to a very noticeable trend, in the Philippines, toward the preferential hiring of women.
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Big and small
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines -- Former Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri’s “200” revelation at the Senate on Wednesday did not surprise me, since rumors about the bribe had been circulating for days earlier.
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Just women
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines -- The word "justice" was first used in English to refer to a person who actually meted out, well, justice, so that today, we talk about the "justice of the peace." The word itself goes back to the Latin "justus" which means "upright, just," somewhat similar to our own "katarungan."
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September’s heroes
by Michael Tan
Every day we’re bombarded with news about scams and scoundrels, which makes me wonder if perhaps we might end up glorifying these forms of low life.
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Joys of language
by Michael Tan
My parents’ generation had to take 24 units of Spanish in college. My generation, now in midlife, had to take 12 units. Eventually, the requirement was completely abolished.
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Memories, murmurs
by Michael Tan
MANILA, Philippines -- I'm doing a buffet column today. the articles can stand alone, but are related. So they can be read in installments. Choose what you want to read and when.
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