We have to start somewhere

Our town's community garden. Hopefully this is just a start.

When public open space had become so scarce and almost inexistent in a town that is rapidly being overtaken by concrete houses and buildings, we can only be thankful that there is still that spirit to fight for and create a "public garden" no matter how small it may be.

I appreciate what this barangay in our community has done and I hope they succeed in enlarging their "community garden."

When reporters become news

In the news recently are cases of sexual harassment of female tv reporters being harassed while covering the World Cup in Russia.

But for sure, it is not only in this occasion that physical sexual harassment of female journalists have happened.

Instead of just ignoring the harassers who only become more brazen and physical by getting no resistance, these reporters should fight back. Learning the basic self defense will be a good way to do so and it will also make for great news viewing.

It is always nice to see instant justice and it might serve as a warning to those with similar thinking as well.

Idea for a deodorizing cleanser

90% commercial bleach solution
10% dishwashing detergent

for testing

The National Museum of Natural History

If anyone is looking for good news in the midst of the daily overdose of bad news happening in the country, consider the opening of the National Museum of Natural History.

Finally we have a worthy showcase for the wealth of flora and fauna found in our country. This museum is a first class teaching instrument about nature, environment and our country.

At the time I visited which was soon after its public opening was announced, I was a little disappointed that several galleries are still in the process of being completed. But I realized that it was okay since a museum is a never ending work in progress anyway. And that is a good reason to return some other day.

We should all support this and our other museums.