Category Archives: General

Family in Regret

By: Joshua San Juan During World War 2, Japan occupied the Philippines from around 1941 to 1945. It first started with a major bombing on American forces in the Philippines, merely several hours after the devastating attack on Pearl Harbour. Then over the course of the remainder of the occupation and by extension the war, bombing runs across… Read More »

A Life Profiled: Ernesto “Che” Guevara

“The revolution is not an apple that falls when it is ripe. You have to make it fall./We cannot be sure of having something to live for unless we are willing to die for it./Above all, always be capable of feeling deeply any injustice committed against anyone, anywhere in the world. This is the most beautiful quality in… Read More »

You Are Invited—Memorial of Jesus’ Death

Worldwide, millions of these indefatigable Jehovah’s Witnesses have begun their campaign to invite the people to the Memorial of Jesus’ Death, scheduled to be held on April 12, 2025  at 7:30 p.m. The invitations being handed out by these JW people show all the details of this event, particularly the venue and location. To reach as many people… Read More »

Matuto na sana tayo

Noong una kayo ay magkakampi Upang hindi manalo si leni Kaya tingnan ninyo ang nangyari Siya ang ibinoto ng makadu30 Noon sinasabihan nyo kami ng bobo Akala nyo ang tatalino ninyo Tapos ngayon sasabihin naloko kayo Kaya ano dapat ang itawag sa inyo Noon ayaw ninyong magpatalo Mumurahin nyo pa ang kalaban nyo Sasabihan pang umalis na kayo… Read More »

SSS Pensioners and Clients deserve Better Treatment

The small Social Security System office located on the second floor of the consulate office in Toronto deserves a more spacious and comfortable room and additional personnel to attend to the needs of its clients, primarily seniors getting their pensions. A one-woman staff is not enough to deal with these clients, who, while waiting for their turns to… Read More »

Natutuwa ka ba?

Ni Edwin Esteba Sa mga nangyayari na ito Lalo nang gumugulo ang bansa mo Dahil dito nagkakahiwa hiwalay ang mga tao Dahil sa kanilang mga idolong pulitiko Noong silang dalawa ay mag alyansa Tuwang tuwa mga supporters nila Akala mo ang tatalino nila  Tatawagin na bobo ka Bakit nga ba sila nag alyansa? Nakinabang ba bawat isa sa… Read More »

When the well gets dry

“Any life when viewed from the inside is simply a series of defeats.” — George Orwell. Writing is a never-ending struggle; to say otherwise is dishonest. There are challenges to deal with: subject matter to write, a catchy title, clear and appropriate words that will form a sentence, convincing argument, structure and content, writer’s block, ideal time to… Read More »

The chaotic traffic in Metro Manila is a waste of time!

Being a Balikbayan, one of the frustrations facing visitors like me from abroad is the massive and chaotic traffic in  Metro Manila and its neighbouring cities. It’s a big waste of time and productivity. Although I have seen many traffic enforcers doing their best to keep the streets orderly, this traffic problem should be studied thoroughly to ease… Read More »

Let’s Support these Books on PLM’s Strides & Heights

Three books about the strides, heights, and achievements reached so far by our Beloved Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and its alumni are set to come off the press soon. Let’s all welcome the timely publication of the First Batch’s Coffee Table Book, edited by school alumni led by Rey Imperial, former Dean of UP Manila, Caring… Read More »

Harapin mo

Kapag ikaw ay inaakusahan Dapat sagutin mo ng harapan Hindi iyong maninira ka ng talikuran Mapagtakpan lamang iyong kasalanan Kung wala ka namang ginagawang masama Pag aakusa sa iyo dapat mong itama Hindi iyong akala mo ikaw ay kawawa Ibang tao ang iyong binabalahura Kapag hindi mo hinarap ang pag aakusa sa iyo Patunay na lamang umiiral ang… Read More »