“The road is strewn with many dangers…First is the danger of futility; the belief there is nothing one man or one woman can do against the enormous array of the world’s ills…Yet…each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny… Read More »
Tayo ay kusang tumutulong Walang hinihinging kondisyon Kahit hindi natin sila obligasyon Yan ang ating misyon Pero ibinigay mo nang lahat Para sa kanila hindi pa ito sapat Kahit ikaw din ay naghibirap Gusto mo rin silang makatikim ng sarap Kahit gaano kalaki ang iyong naitulong Malilimutan din nila pagdating ng panahon Isang pagkakamali mo sa iyong desisyon… Read More »
My publisher, Tess Cusipag of Balita, the Filipino community newspaper in Toronto, is facing a difficult dilemma—how to balance the demands of publishing a newspaper with the need to enjoy her own life. It was 1:25 in the afternoon on July 22. I had just finished my lunch, knowing that Tess was probably busy putting another issue of… Read More »
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 »