Monthly Archives: July 2009
The Umbuyan Worker
One of the most ancient methods of preserving food was smoking. Due to the absence of refrigeration, protein foods had to be preserved like fish and meat in excess of the home requirements, and for the rainy weather ahead. This is the story of an “umbuyan” or fish smoking house worker during the years before the Pacific War… Read More »
Plot beginning to unravel
The plot is beginning to unravel. After all the denials that the moves to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution is being done to suit the hidden agenda of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, it is now becoming clear that the charter change (cha-cha) initiatives, begun as early as 2006, had just one goal in mind — to keep Arroyo in… Read More »
A journalist’s wish
On January 31, 1987, I put to bed the last issue of the Philippines Daily Express as its last managing editor. Almost a year earlier, the revolutionary government of President Corazon Aquino had sequestered the daily newspaper, which was owned by Marcos crony Roberto S. Benedicto and widely perceived as the mouthpiece of the Marcos regime. Immediately upon… Read More »
Demolition job?
Who are the persons behind the disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting the two Filipina nannies formerly employed by the family of Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla? The two caregivers, Magdalena Gordo and Richelyn Tongson, accused Dhalla of alleged maltreatment among others and of confiscating their passports during their work stint with the MP from Brampton. Dhalla has since denied… Read More »
Effective Daily Rituals
EFFECTIVE DAILY RITUALS VIBES AND VISION by Anthony Vivero DAILY TRIBUNE – Monday, June 1, 2009 Believe in rituals – our daily habit that are done as and with rituals becomes more effective, turns positive and the effects do last longer. Rituals and ceremonies are parts of our human nature. Why not do it for prosperity! AVV409 Successful… Read More »
Rights of co-owner(s) to sell property
Q. I have been keeping some of your old clippings from Balita and just wondering if you are still active with Balita. I would like to consult with you regarding our properties in Cordon, Isabela. We are 11 siblings and the property (commercial) of our late parents was transferred to us represented by one of my brothers. Attached… Read More »