‘Abraham V. Llera’ Archives
Who’s replacing Lim at DOT?
By Abraham V. Llera In the wake of DOT Secretary Alberto Lim’s resignation, tongues are wagging speculating as to who’d replace him. Alberto Lim, who was with the Makati Business Club before his appointment, had the misfortune of being the boss when DOT goofed big time with its “Pilipinas, Kay Ganda” fiasco, fueling speculations [...]
Cagayan de Oro: Certified Gold!
By Abraham V. Llera Experts do not agree on the etymology of the “Cagayan” part of the Cagayan de Oro name. Local historian Dr.Antonio J. Montalvan II insists it means “place of the river,” as mentioned in the “Ulahing,” the local epic chant. Folk epics, according to Dr. Montalvan, are handed down from generation to generation [...]
Welcome to Cagayan de Oro’s Kumbira
By Abraham V. Llera Chef Benji’s face was a study in deep thought as he sat on his chair for two hours now, alternately hunched on the table, both arms supporting his head, or feverishly scribbling on his notebook, the tattered copy of his beloved Larousse Gastronomique in front of him. “This has got to be good,” he mumbled to no [...]