HELLO PO, TORONTO! ‘LACKLUSTER’ was a favorite word of economic experts in describing the country’s economic movement during the year 2011. Other more critical groups use the word ‘DISMAL’. Opo, tama po yata sila dahil di nga gaanong napagtagumpayan ng Aquino administration ang pamamahala ng ating ekonomiya for the year just past. The 3.6% economic growth rate for… Read More »
In the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a very special year. It is said that more than 4,000 years ago, tribes in China had animal emblems. The two large tribes unified and chose the dragon as their symbol. Their descendants became the Han Chinese today. In Chinese astrology, the dragon – which is… Read More »
Because of the number of activities lined up for the year, Fiesta is again recruiting new dancers for training. We have a new choreography and list of newly researched dances from the Philippines and need execution for our repertoire for 2012. Dancers are needed for all levels from Junior (6 years old), Intermediate to the most seniors. Rehearsals… Read More »
Some 200 years ago when it was brought to Manila by Augustinian Recollect Friars on May 31, 1606, the statue or image of the Black Nazarene, also known as the Black Christ, continue to attract millions of devotees. The Quiapo Basilica, the seat of the much revered statue was once again teeming with unprecedented numbers of devotees. According… Read More »
CHICAGO (jGLi) – A decision by the United States Supreme Court last month, staying the deportation of a Filipino immigrant convicted of voluntary manslaughter, could slow down the deportation of nearly 393,000 people in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, half of whom were considered criminals. Joel Judulang, 45, of Los Angeles, California, was ordered released from… Read More »
It is now the beginning of another year and it is important to reflect and learn all the things that we should be thankful for. There are times when we feel so gloomy, and discouraged but after a while when calmness creeps in, we realized that we are still very lucky people compared to others that we see… Read More »
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and that you all got the nice things you had wished for. Now comes Year 2009. This is when one normally aspires for a better deal, a happier life than what it was in the year past. Except this time it probably won’t happen. The economy is in recession. For the… Read More »
Another year has come and gone, and what an incredible story of faith it has been for BALITA and Ruben, its ailing Publisher. Both have fared well despite great odds. It was Ruben’s second year in rehab since he suffered a stroke on January 3, 2005. Initially given up as a hopeless case, it would be God’s will… Read More »
Tremendous rebounds 2005 By Tess Cusipag Another year has passed and once again we contemplate of what we have done and what we have not done yet. It is the perfect time to look at what this season means. We are all so blessed, but sure; there’s a lot more who are not. And those who have worked… Read More »
The Christmas holidays are a joyful time. The holiday season always trigger recollecting some past happenings, good or bad. For some reason. whenever you hear Christmas music, it creeps into the present time and makes you feel nostalgic. We marvel at our many lucky breaks and good fortunes, our strengths and at how we handled life’s challenges. We… Read More »