(First of Two Parts) ‘WE will go back to the glory days of the CNE”,declared Norma Carpio, who unknown to many Filipino-Canadians holds the distinction of being the founder of what has become as the biggest and well-attended Filipino summer event that is the Mabuhay Festival and Trade show. By glory days, Carpio recalls that 18 days in… Read More »
A BALITA reader asked: What are the benefits of ginger on inflammation? Most Filipinos are very fond of ginger! I, myself, love salabat tea with a touch of honey, not just when I’m feeling under the weather, but also during cold, winter days. In the Philippines and most countries in Asia, ginger is steeped into hot teas, incorporated… Read More »
“You meet quiet and noisy ones as you travel through life. The quiet ones . . . carry us on a great adventure. . . The noisy ones . . . pull us along an empty track to nowhere.” Michael T. Smith, Author As we face the grinds of daily life, the most comforting and inspiring people are… Read More »
CHICAGO (jGLi) – When American casino developer Stephen A. Wynn declined the invitation of his former partner Japanese billionaire Kazuo Okada for him to meet with Philippine President Noynoy Aquino (P-Noy) for a handshake agreement that will take a bite out of $33-billion gambling tourism in nearby Macau, Mr. Aquino should have asked full and truthful disclosures from… Read More »
They’d rather endure the cold, the snow, the rain; the many risks along the slippery road; the wait and all the discomforts that come with being a commuter. When told to transfer to another bus because the one they’re in has just been ordered to short turn, the situation turns from bad to worse. From my experience, a… Read More »
On Friday, March 2, another journalist was shot and wounded by two motorcycle-riding gunmen outside his home in Iloilo City in the latest attacks on media men in the country. The victim, Fernando Gabio, who hosts the “Mr. Expose” program on Radyo Mo Nationwide, was lucky he was hit only in the leg and survived. So far, 10… Read More »
The expression “let the cat out of the bag” has its origins from Medieval England. During the Middle Ages, livestock and farm products were sold to the public in open markets by the farmers themselves. Aside from vegetables, fruits, eggs and dairy products, live animals among them piglets were staple produce for the English table that were available… Read More »
“People are so annoying!” Enraged and frustrated, my friend blurted that statement out one afternoon while he was teaching a group of students about managing anger. I can’t blame him. Sometimes, it’s easier to teach than to practice what one preaches. With new technology and engaging social networks — thus more connections to many people in a few,… Read More »
In less than 12 hours, she had one million viewers in YouTube after she belted a stirring and beautiful rendition of the late Whitney Houston’s iconic “I will always Love you“. Queen of R&B and Soul Mary Blige described Jessica Sanchez’s take on Houston’s movie the Bodyguard theme song as “ Impeccable “ or perfect as she mentored… Read More »
Filipino cooking just cannot be complete with a “sprinkling” or two of salt. Kare-kare is not as delicious without its partner, bagoong. There seems to be something missing if fried fish is not served with patis, or soy sauce. Aside from contributing saltiness, salt actually enhances other flavours such as sweet, sour, and umami. Furthermore, it disguises the… Read More »