If there were one subject barrio people loathed in discussing, it would be about the dead. Call it part of religion and folkways so that when someone would pass away, the concern was how to inter the body, which should not be beyond three days. In the barrio, the family of the dead had two choices for the… Read More »
There is a lesson learned from the recently held Celebrate: Josie De Leon concert last October 10 at the Chinese Cultural Center. And this I hope should be heeded by people who promotes local community concerts featuring our Filipino-Canadian talents and artists and of course those “imported ones “ from the Philippines. The lesson is: if a project… Read More »
One of the cruelest and dumbest things that have emerged out of the financial crisis now rocking the US and global markets is the unfair attempts by conservatives in the media and by some politicians to blame the current mortgage and financial crisis on minorities who were granted home ownership through the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). This is… Read More »
Dear Ms. Rodriguez, My boyfriend and I had a fight. We were parked in front of a mall and we started arguing in the car. I did not want to continue arguing so I got out of the car. He got out as well and tried to stop me from leaving. The argument continued. He asked me to… Read More »
How concerned are we, people of Filipino origin about health issues? Are health issues one of our priorities in the upcoming election here in Canada? Do we have questions related to health issues that we want to ask the candidates of the different parties? Historically, the Filipino community has been deeply involved in health issues. A great number… Read More »
Sa mga lalaking naninirahan sa aming barrio ay si Mang Sinto lamang ang may taguring tunay na lalaki, ngunit kung siya ay nakatalikod at hindi niya naririnig ay Sintong Bagyo, ang bansag sa kanya. Si Mang Sinto ay hindi magsasakang katulad ng marami sa aming baryo, hindi rin karpintero, mangagawa o’ kahit anong trabaho na maaring kumita ng… Read More »
While almost everyone has the motivation to pursue activities daily, some of us have to struggle. Somehow, some can’t find that necessary inner zeal to be productive. Do you sometimes find yourself in a rut? Have you lost that spark in the morning to start the day? What are some practical strategies to keep yourself motivated? Schedule activities… Read More »
[ A review by Noel Copiaco, Lansing, Michigan ] Over the weekend, my wife and I got together with some friends for a “listening” party to immerse us in Brian Wilson’s new album “That Lucky Old Sun”. There were three couples and three single individuals, all baby boomers albeit my wife and I were the only Filipino couple… Read More »