Author Archives: darangenwomentoday

I loved performing as a child. I learned to dance Singkil from watching my eldest sister practice at home. One time she volunteered me to perform at her school, Dansalan College. I think she made me a substitute for herself. … Continue reading →

Presidential candidate Mar Roxas described the incident in Zamboanga City in 2013 involving some members of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) as the “invasion of the ‘Muslim na mananakop’” of the city.   Obviously for some, if not most non-Moros, … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Ballandalus:
This post, the first of several on the topic, intends to highlight the various contributions of Muslim women throughout medieval and early modern history. While many people may be familiar with the accomplishments of contemporary Muslim women…

I have witnessed the rampaging waters of the Agus River as a child. The current was so strong that only the best swimmers can swim from one side to the opposite bank. I have glimpsed of naked little boys jump … Continue reading →

As I have said in my previous post, apart from the real insult that Muslims, who have appropriated the Arab garb for religious reasons, felt, I knew the true issue is Senator Tito Sotto. For a senator, he has a … Continue reading →

Meranao, Meranaw, Maranaw, Maranao, M’ranaw, M’ranao. It is confusing, but we all know it means the same thing. But, it is not easy when we write in Meranao because the confusion will become real. I prefer to use the word … Continue reading →

Originally posted on Caroline Kennedy: My Travels:
Speech Delivered Aboard The QE2 June 1987 By Caroline Kennedy Leaving the Philippines, in 1984, for what seemed like the final time saddened me. I had spent almost two decades there, on and…

While hubby and I were walking around the stalls at the Weerama festival at Watton Street, Werribee, we chanced upon the stall of a Turkish guy called Honeybites.  He was wearing his native costume he said is called Fez. He … Continue reading →

I bought four cute animal stamps for my daughters Nicole and Nikki: a cat, a kangaroo (pink), a koala and a horse. Because Nikki loves cats, I gave her the cat stamp. I gave Nicole the kangaroo one, but Nikki … Continue reading →