Many attempts had been made to characterize Canadians. People from within and outside this country do not agree in their descriptions. It can probably be said that Canada is a young nation compared to other great countries of the world. Its population is comparatively small, considering that in area, it is the second largest in the… Read More »
NAKAKATUWA ang paglalakbay o pagbabalik sa isang paglalakbay nang maraming mga Pilipino. Sa isang aalis upang mangibang bansa ay dose-dosena ang maghahatid na tila ang aalis ay patutungo sa isang lugar o isang bansa na ang naghihintay sa kanya ay tagumpay at kasaganaan. Kung alam lamang nila ang katotohanan na sa kabila ng bakod, ang damo ay… Read More »
At about this time last year, there were talks of a plot to impeach Chief Justice Renato Puno over the non-promulgation of a supposed en banc decision of the high court dated July 15, 2008 upholding the disqualification of Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (First District, Negros Oriental) allegedly because she was not a Filipino citizen. One of the litigants,… Read More »
CHICAGO, Illinois (JGLi) – I first run across the name Cerge Remonde when I read his bylines as correspondent of Manila Bulletin in the early eighties. Like, Mr. Remonde, I was also with the Bulletin, then, as a police reporter. I never imagined that I would meet him for the first time in 2005 or about 20 years… Read More »
Rig driving was a way of life among Pinoy during the pre-war in Manila. And Tondo was the main venue of these rig operators in the city. The “cochero”or rig drivers during those years were referred to as “king of the road” as rigs out numbered the motor vehicles on the road, and the voting power… Read More »
Many Filipino-Canadian organizations are good fund raisers. In fact, at the drop of a hat they could hold events..Concerts, dinner-dances or raffles and come up with thousands of dollars for their recipients, real or imagined. Now, let’s see if we could use their expertise in the current efforts to rehabilitate earthquake-stricken Haiti. Let’s repay the kindness of the… Read More »
Lately, we’ve read and heard many discomforting news — death and destruction after Haiti’s unimaginable earthquake, endless war in the Middle East, political intrigue at home and around the globe, assault and robbery in our neighborhood, and many more. After being bombarded with negativism and horrific stories, how can we stay positive? Set a Positivity Rule… Read More »
New LCP legislation, not for everyone By Faye Arellano While waiting for the final word on the new changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), hopes may have been dashed for thousands of caregivers who have been excluded from the benefit of the Juana Tejada Law. Touted as the first proposed change to the LCP, the Juana… Read More »
Following the Chinese belief in celebrating their New Year really does not conflict with the belief we grew up with, it even enhances and expands our belief system as well. The Chinese New Year is fast approaching and it is time to celebrate! Let’s be one with them. AVV210 It is Year of the Metal Tiger.… Read More »
Some Filipino businessmen call it the “lost decade,” the first 10 years of the third millennium that was characterized by scandals, graft and corruption, political violence and intense political divisiveness that, in turn, resulted in lost opportunities for them and more difficult conditions for the Filipino people. It was a decade ushered in by hope and… Read More »