Monthly Archives: August 2009
Persistence in Filipino Youth
I came across a newsletter issued by one of the Filipino organizations in the Greater Toronto Area, with colourful pictures of gatherings at Torres High School, my secondary school alma mater. The pictures featured many alumni from Canada and from the United States attending the graduation exercise this year. I know that several groups from Canada and the… Read More »
THE IMMORTAL CORY
Among great women leaders of the world and past presidents of the Philippines, history will always be kinder to former president Corazon “Cory “Aquino. She will always be remembered as the plain housewife reluctantly pushed into the political limelight, inspired millions, restored democracy in her beloved Philippines and most of all influenced the downfall of autocrats, dictators and… Read More »
‘sa totoo lang’ – Saying goodbye to a gentle person
On August 5, rainy Wednesday, we bid farewell to the gentle person of our country, former President Cory C. Aquino. Sa tindi ng information technology ngayon, I know that nakita ninyo kung gaano katindi ang pagmamahal ng mga Pinoy kay Pres. Cory- tens of thousands joining the funeral cortege and many more lining up the sidewalks to wave… Read More »
The Dazzling Movie Actress
During the pre-war ear, gaining success in the silver screen was no ordinary achievement. No matter what role a person played in the movie, the ardent fans everywhere would somehow recognize him or her. Even during that time, Manilan’s were avid moviegoers, and so today, the Guinness Book of Record places the average Filipino as the most frequenter… Read More »
LEGAL BA YONG KASAL KO?
Q. Hi Sir, caregiver po ako dito sa Canada. Widow po ako since 1994. Bago po ako pumunta dito ng 2006 ay may pinakasalan po ako, hiwalay siya sa asawa niya ng mga 20 years na. Kinasal kami na single ang nilagay niya. Pero nakarehistro pa rin ang kasal niya sa una at yung sa akin sa munisipyo.… Read More »