In 1941, America was faced with a dilemma. Adolf Hitler’s German troops had invaded virtually all of Europe and were laying siege on both England and Russia. The United States had followed an isolationist policy since the end of World War I and most Americans were against the US getting involved in the war in Europe. At the… Read More »
There is nothing wrong with dreaming. But at least one must dream realistically. Take the case of those education officials who insisted on implementing a K-12 program that added two extra years to the country’s 10-year basic education despite the strong objections of teachers, students, parents and progressive groups and despite the obvious lack of logistics to support… Read More »
Q. Greetings and good day! Magtatanong lang po ako regarding sa aking situation. May asawa po ako pero hiwalay kami since 2009. Ngayon po may kinakasama akong boyfriend at buntis po ako. Ano po ba ang maging katayuan ng aking anak doon sa kanyang ama sa kanyang birth certificate? Paano po kung hindi kilalanin ng boyfriend ko na… Read More »
“Respect for ourselves guides our morals; respect for others guides our manners” ― Laurence Sterne TORONTO – The event at Queen’s Park was supposed to be the proud and shining moment in our history – the crowning glory of all celebrations – after all, it was on June 12 that the Philippines finally severed the chain that had… Read More »
From his hellhole the dog’s owner will move to a house worth 140 thousand pesos. Rudy’s ‘pugad baboy’ will soon be history all because of his dog, Kabang, the hero dog. Kabang lost his upper snout when hit and smashed by a motorcycle while saving two girls on the streets of Zamboanga City. The dog’s heroic feat became… Read More »
TORONTO – Media colleague Tenny Soriano was incensed. And so are some of the community’s patriotic citizens. From what I’m told, not since the centennial celebration of 1998 had the Philippine government been so extravagant in its support of an event that capitalizes on Philippine independence day as this one involving the fledgling Canada Philippine Fashion Week (CPFW).… Read More »
MANILA …The Philippine economy grew by 7.8 percent in the first quarter of 2013, besting all other Asian nations, including sizzling-hot China. It’s also the highest growth rate so far in President Benigno Aquino III’s tenure. Manufacturing and the construction sector led the way in the unprecedented growth. Government and consumer spending also helped. Behind the Philippines were… Read More »
Survey ay sumablay! Alahoy! Poesuuy! Grace Poe e Number One! Pipol natauhan! Survey e sumablay! Si FPJ et al, dun sa kalangitan Tagay alang patlang! Sigawan! Mabuhay! *** Si Loren Legarda e pumangalawa, Na ayon sa survey lagi nang primera! Pero happy naman kahit na segunda, Kay FPJ noon, nag – Bise sya diba? *** Sir Tomas Kaluban!… Read More »
The world most popular, prestigious movie festival, the Cannes International film fest in France, recently honored the Philippine movies. It included the late Lino Brocka’s masterpiece Maynila sa Kuko ng Liwanag as part of Cannes classic films. During the screening of Maynila..last May 17, 2013, its lead star Hilda Koronel who was personally invited graced the affair. Hilda… Read More »