This is not a post-lent entry. Not a history lesson. Not a gossip column. Not a posthumous tribute or a suicide note. These are death stories, both historically and figuratively, that should remind us that death isn’t always about ending and losing.
What comes after death?
What comes after death?
The Begotten Son. His death represented the greatest love the world had ever known. For the atonement of our sins and the gift of eternal life for

The War Hero. April 09,1942, 76,000 starving and disease-ridden Filpino and American men were surrendered by Amercian authorities to the Japanese. The majority of the prisoners were immediately robbed of their keepsakes and belongings and su

The Bad Boy’s Brother. Before an actor, now an actress. That’s Bebe Gandangari, the emancipation of once action star Rustom Padilla, who is now dead as (s)he (her)himself confirmed in a television interview. After his admission on Pinoy Big Brother that he is gay, Bebe Gandanghari has indeed gone a long way, both in her personal and showbiz life. Now she’s even more popular that her ex-wife. And didn’t I just say that she even look prettier? Bebe Gandanghari has now gone full blossomed as a woman she said she’d always wanted to be. Without pretensions. Without care. Many have raise brows and criticized her “outness” especially her decision to dress like a woman from head to foot, saying that was just overboard and immoral. Just the same, many have praised and liked her for expressing the brave freedom that society has yet to fully embraced. She has become the embodiment that happiness emanates from being true to oneself and to everything else. Her new name has even had a deeper meaning, which according to her stands for her new motto, "be all that you can be..".

The Master Rapper. Just recently, the Master Rapper of the Philippines has succumbed to the Big C. The man who pioneered Pinoy rap will always be remembered not only as the one who introduced the rap genre to the masa but more importantly with the idealistic and patriotic message that accompanied his songs. His battle with leukemia has been fully documented in his on line blogsite and has been an inspiration to many as he post pictures of him smiling while undergoing medical treatment. His positive attitude amidst his perilous condition has garnered tremendous response and has helped create awareness of the disease. During his funeral, Filipinos from all walks of life has gathered together to pay him their last respect and admiration. For a short period of time in our violent and divided society, the Filipinos have acted as one, a beautiful single nation in a real kaleidoscope of colors.
So what comes after death? Life and resurrection. Freedom and glory. Truth and boldness. Inspirations and unity. Birth and a new beginning.
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