Recently, I attended both a moving-out sale and an estate sale in our apartment building. As I walked through each one, I felt a quiet sadness. Although many of the items were being sold at bargain prices—almost given away—the experience left me reflecting on how temporary our material possessions really are. It was also the first time I… Read More »
Let’s welcome our new lawyer, Atty Neil Abam, to the Filipino community in Toronto. He took his oath at the Law Society of Ontario on June 23, 2026. In a recent interview, Neil, as he is fondly called by friends, said that he is willing to serve his kababayans pro bono, for free, especially those who cannot afford… Read More »
Burong isda, a traditional Filipino fermented fish delicacy, carries with it centuries of culinary memory, regional identity, and the quiet ingenuity of rural communities. Originating primarily in the provinces of Central Luzon—Bulacan, Pampanga, and Nueva Ecija—this dish reflects the Filipino instinct to preserve food in a tropical climate long before refrigeration existed. By combining fish, rice, salt, and… Read More »
Panatiko at loyalista naglalaban Kanya kanyang labas ng kaalaman Mga nagpapanggap sa batas ay may alam Babaliktutin ang lahat sa argumento manalo lamang Mga loyalista si bbm ang kanilang pinaglalaban Ipinagtatanggol sa mga naninirang kalaban Habang mga panatiko si sara ang kanila naman Kahit mga fake news pinapatulan Sa isyu ng mga maleta walang laman na maipakita Upang… Read More »
What? My alma mater, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), has recently established a Department of Music! Well, it’s a great leap of faith! Years ago, the PLM could only afford to offer courses that prepared its students to get jobs as soon as they graduated, thereby lifting their parents out of the grip of poverty.… Read More »
Engaging in the power of negative thinking does not always mean choosing the dark side of life or being gloomy. When people see you as pessimistic or doubtful, they often point out the power of positive thinking. In short, this approach focuses on the bright side—whether in resolving arguments or finding solutions to problems. Dreamers, for instance, rarely… Read More »
What? My alma mater, the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), has recently established a Department of Music! Well, it’s a great leap of faith! Years ago, the PLM could only afford to offer courses that prepared its students to get jobs as soon as they graduated, thereby lifting their parents out of the grip of poverty.… Read More »
Engaging in the power of negative thinking does not always mean choosing the dark side of life or being gloomy. When people see you as pessimistic or doubtful, they often point out the power of positive thinking. In short, this approach focuses on the bright side—whether in resolving arguments or finding solutions to problems. Dreamers, for instance, rarely… Read More »
Palagi nila ginagawang isyu ang maleta Nakita ba nila kung ang laman nito ay pera Sa harap ba nninyo ito ay binilang nila O baka naman tayo ay nakikitsismis sa kanila Huli kong bakasyon ako rin ay may maleta Laman ay tuyo saka mga sitsirya Mga damit ko nga ay hindi na nagkasya Sana laman nito ay tunay… Read More »
I remember my “Tuli” ( circumcision) rite of passage, which took place in the summer of 1960, right after I finished elementary school. Before entering high school, I wanted to make sure “everything was done” so I wouldn’t have to worry about being teased by my classmates for being “supot” (uncircumcised). Being teased as a supot is an… Read More »