28 years
of
Community Service
MUNTING NAYON
News Magazine
Operated by couple Eddie Flores and Orquidia Valenzuela
News and Views of the
Filipino Community Worldwide
Sa Pagpasok ng Bagong Taon
By Esther C. Javier      

Tue 18th December 2012

Sa pagpasok ng Bagong Taon
Tayo'y dapat na lumingon
Pasalamatan ang Panginoon
Sa lahat ng pagkakataon.

Puso ko'y puno ng agam-agam
Pagkat hinaharap ay walang kasiguruhan
Subalit walang dapat ikabahala
Sa Kanya lamang magtiwala.
ANG AKING KALOOB
by Esther C. Javier

Tue 4th December 2012

Malapit na ang Pasko, damang-dama ko na ito
Lahat ay abala, shopping doon at shopping dito
Kahit saan may Christmas party, exchange gifts, at palaro
At grabe ang traffic saan ka man tumungo.

Di ba't ang Pasko'y pagdiriwang ng Cristiano?
Bakit nais alisin ang Cristo sa Pasko?
"Happy Holidays" daw ang dapat na batian
At hindi "Merry Christmas" tulad ng kinagawian.

Saang birthday party na mga bisita ang may regalo
Subalit ang may birthday ay walang aginaldo?
Lahat ay abala sa mga kasayahan
Ang may kaarawan ang kinalimutan.
MoreSA MAHAL KONG INA
Sinulat ni Esther C. Javier

Wala kang katulad, mahal kong Ina
Kaloob ka ng langit sa aming pamilya
Uliran ka ng kabaitan at sobrang pasensiya
Sa mga anak...

    Esther C. Javier

    With parents of baby boomers like us fast approaching the grave - usually lingering in illness, this poem is something for us all to ponder on. Why wait when our dear mothers have passed away, unable to read/hear our appreciation for all they've done for us? As one email says - send me roses now while I can still smell and appreciate them.
     
    Author Esther C.Javier
     

    Esther Javier is a dear friend (former teacher, has a lovely voice and is often invited to sing). Her husband was the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in the Philippines, is known internationally in Christian circles; did a lot of translation for renowned evangelist Billy Graham, among other things. They live in the Philippines - despite several opportunities and offers to live in the U.S.

    Hope you appreciate this poem - and PUBLISH it!
    Thank you!

    Ofelia (Peng) Claudio
    January 24, 2012
    MoreRELOAD YOUR DREAMS - Rebecca Bustamante Inspires Toronto
    Michelle Chermaine Ramos

    On Friday, August 19 2016 iKUBO Media in cooperation with Chalre Associates hosted Reload Your Dreams at the YWCA at 87 Elm Street in downtown Toronto....
    MoreMy ‘Tall Dark, and Handsome’ younger brother, Hermes
    Renato Perdon

    In commemoration of the 70th birth anniversary of my TDH younger brother on 28 August 2016, I am posting this piece....
    MoreHWPL to Host “2nd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit” in Seoul, South Korea in September
    Marilie Bomediano

    Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL, Chairman Man Hee Lee) is hosting its “2nd Annual Commemoration of September...
    MoreAmbassador Gatan Celebrates Summer Reunion with PAG Artists
    Michelle Chermaine Ramos

    The Philippine Artists Group of Canada celebrated their annual summer reunion with Ambassador Gatan, Mrs. Debbie Gatan and Consul General...
    MoreLUNIJO’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...
    MoreDurham 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...
    Disclaimer

    Contents posted in this site, muntingnayon.com, are the sole responsibility of the writers and do not reflect the editorial position of or the writers' affiliation with this website, the website owner, the webmaster and Munting Nayon News Magazine.

    This site, muntingnayon.com, the website owner, the webmaster and Munting Nayon News Magazine do not knowingly publish false information and may not be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages arising for any reason whatsoever from this website or from any web link used in this site.