My country is in a very “troubled situation” where its three institutions—Congress, the Presidency and the Supreme Court—are virtually shaking from their foundations because of the massive corruption reportedly being perpetrated by public officials. Members of Congress, including senators, are alleged to be pocketing hundreds of millions of pesos in kickbacks from flood control projects, some of which… Read More »
“It’s often difficult to recognize legends or all-time greats when they’re at the height of their powers. It frequently takes the decline in their careers for people to realise the enormity of what they have achieved.” — Chris Bowers, Fantastic Federer: The Biography of the World’s Greatest Player. Roger Federer was born on August 8, 1981 in Basel,… Read More »
They are right in our midst, picking their food in the ground, in front of some malls and grocery stores, apartments’ balconies, homes’ front yards, parks or even right inside the TTC stations. These birds are part of our grounds and skies; we can see them in droves, busily picking their food, flying in mid-heavens, or resting their… Read More »
This month of September, over 9 million Jehovah’s Witnesses are launching a special campaign worldwide to share with the people the Bible-based solutions to end wars and other violent conflicts we see happening in various parts of the world today. Millions of copies of the Special edition of this Bible-based Watchtower magazine, entitled ” An End to War– How?” are… Read More »
By: Chair Mann The first statue of Dr. Jose Rizal in Canada was installed in 1998 at Earl Bales Park in Toronto, Ontario. To this date Dr. Jose Rizal’s monument is standing tall, a source of pride and joy to all Filipino Canadians living in the Greater Toronto Area, and to the many visitors of the park who… Read More »
By: Chair Mann The municipal elections are in full swing in the Province of Alberta with a large number of Filipino Canadians running for council seats. Filipino-Canadian candidates are rising in prominence, seeking to serve in their respective wards in the cities and municipalities in the province. At the same time, Filipino community leaders are lending a hand… Read More »
By: Chair Mann The 7th Annual Regional Assembly of the Knights of Rizal (KOR) was held last Aug. 30, 31 and Sept. 1 in the historic city of Montreal, home to 40,000 Filipino-Canadians. The KOR from Eastern Canada Region played host to (how many) Knights from across Canada and the United States of America. KOR Eastern Canada Regional… Read More »
Tuwing eleksyon kayo ay bomoboto Pinipili nyo ang inyong gusto Minsan sa kamag anak ipinipilit pa ito Dahil naniniwala na tama kayo Ngunit ngayon nagsisilabasan ang anomalya Sa mga bomoto sa kanila ikaw ay isa Nadala ka sa magandang pananalita nila Mandurugas din pala sila Marami naman kasing kwalipikado Iyong hangad talaga ay magserbisyo Pero dahil ayaw nyo… Read More »
Is being a dictator due to luck or destiny? “I often wonder what I will be remembered in history for. Scholar? Military hero? Builder? The new constitution? Reorganization of government? Builder of roads, schools? The green revolution? Uniter of variant and antagonistic elements of our people? He brought light to a dark country? Strong rallying point, or a… Read More »
REEL PERSPECTIVE by Joyne Lavides Part 1 The streets of downtown Toronto will once again ablaze with spectacle and buzz with excitement come September 4th until the 14th, 2025. This Ontario film capital will roll out the brightest red carpet to welcome filmmakers, actors, industry professionals, and press people from around the world. Though these luminaries will come… Read More »