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My companion, Tinian’s hot pepper entrepreneur Susan, drove fast on the rough and dusty road but willingly backed up the car when I asked if we could check the place out. I’ve driven around Tinian’s North Field several in the past in a rented car and  visited the more popular spots, but that Sunday…

“It’s a special symbol of the presence of the Filipino community on an island that shares our faith and culture,” said Fr. Ryan Jimenez, the new apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Chalan Kanoa. In Nov. 2010, Consul General Medardo Macaraig received the image from Josephine Darang in Manila a…

The road was almost impossible to find behind thick weeds as high as four feet, but my buddies Susan, Ed and Barnard insisted that was what we were looking for — the road to Unai Chiget. I got my first clear view of this majestic lagoon closeted amid lush vegetation and rocky cliffs from a thousand…

“Why should we be stingy?” he asked. “When I give I feel good.” Fejeran is now 59 but still looks young and is still fulfilling his beloved wife’s wish. Fr. Ryan Jimenez, Diocese of Chalan Kanoa apostolic administrator, said Fejeran’s volunteer work is very commendable. Fejeran cleans the cemetery …

I admit I often do these things whenever I can, squeezing a few minutes to start  my day before going to work, or steal a few minutes to refresh my system. I found that it always helps. If you have a few hours to spare especially during the late afternoon, one of the best places to visit is Micro B…

No one can blame you if you get scared, especially if you happen to sit beside the pilot and the plane starts running on the runway with the door open. Don’t worry, the pilot will close the door as soon as the plane takes off for the 10-minute flight across the sea toward Tinian airport. Since the …

The nursing students who have been participating in the outreach say it also provides them with hands-on training. On Sunday, more than 70 residents from As Matuis, Tanapag and San Roque availed of the medical services offered by the Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ 4th Watch on Saipan. Chur…

Before the night was over, three contestants got the nod of the judges and grabbed the top three places. Marilyn Papio went home $150 richer for winning the first place with her rendition of “The Power of Love.” Erwin Carlaje’s rendition of “Paano ang Puso Ko” (What About My Heart) won him $100 for…

Another group will follow the route from the Pacific Islands Club to the Last Command Post and the Japanese and Korean Peace Memorials in Marpi. Upon reaching their destinations, James Abuy, one of the mountain bikers, said they will enjoy an hour of sightseeing. From Mt. Tapochao, the group will g…

It was not the case for Rico, a bartender at one of the bars in Garapan who arrived home from work at 3 a.m. He was looking forward to a hot bath and sweet sleep, but there he was, crouched inside a small kennel, fatigue and anxiousness etched on his face and his clothes splattered with blood. Besi…