Now that your kids are older, four inches taller, and five times more assertive than previous years, you finally realize that your kids are not kids anymore. In fact as preteens and teens, they’re somewhat different. Now, they are reluctant to go with you during your weekly visits to the family cabin. Now, they prefer to have as… Read More »
They were all in tears when they came into the country’s national consciousness, these whistleblowers. The latest of them — former AFP budget officers retired Lt. Col. George Rabusa and Lt. Col. Antonio Lim, and former COA auditor Heidi Mendoza – all wiped tears as they narrated the massive corruption in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)… Read More »
Most of the very young children of Filipino origin in our midst now must be third or fourth generation Canadians. That is, if their parents are offsprings of those who came to this country in the sixties or seventies when large numbers of Filipinos first arrived in this country. During those first years of Filipino family immigration to… Read More »
With the exception of the late Carmen Rosales who reigned alone as Philippine Movie Queen in the ‘40s, the decades that follow documented the rivalry of two Movie Queens to the throne. It began in the ‘50s with Gloria Romero and the late Nida Blanca. While Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes hotly contested it in the ‘60s. Then… Read More »
Finally it’s 2011! Another year full of challenges and surprises! People have asked me my number one advice to start this year. At first, I can hardly think of only one since there are so many great ideas I’d like to pass on. However after much thought, I’ve decided to suggest this gem, “Put yourself first!” In essence,… Read More »
Those who believe are rewarded early in life. The twelve animals in the Chinese horoscope know this by responding and believing to the call of Buddha to celebrate with him one New Year a long time ago. AVV111 February 3, 2011 marks the year of the rabbit. This is a year of many changes — from good to… Read More »
They just don’t get it, these new tenants of Malacanang, particularly President Noynoy Aquino. His spokespersons insist there was nothing wrong with Aquino buying a P4.5-million Porsche because he used his own money after all. If Aquino were just the plain Noynoy, an heir of hacenderos, we will defend his right even if he buys a Ferrari or… Read More »
Holy Kalungkaling! Malupit na weather Rumagasa na naman di lamang sa atin! Maging sa Australia, La Nina hataw rin! Taksang kababayan sa baha e victims! * * * Pinoy community e malaki doon! Bahay e binaha! Abot hanggang bubung! Sakmal ng pangamba! Bagyo parang Ondoy! ‘Bayanihan’ Tembong! Alahoy! Alahoy! * * * Mabuhay ang Pinoy! Itong ‘Bayanihan’ Hindi… Read More »
Balita’s previous issue reported on Cebu-based honorary Canadian Consul Robert Lee being here to talk to several personalities, including businessman Steve Pagao and retired Judge Ric Manankil. Over coffee, the report said, Mr. Lee “cobbled together a think tank on ways to promote unity among Filipino-Canadians…” With all due respect this is a lofty and noble intention on… Read More »
Retired lawyer, blogger and community critic Joe Rivera has said goodbye, written his last blog and with stinging accuracy. I would say or describe it as “ tama sa leeg “simply because he hit his targets right on the mark. Together with colleague Butch Galicia of Libretto, I say, may I join your motley company because just like… Read More »