Dead Serious

        Voters in all 25 electoral ridings in Toronto have spoken and have painted Canada’s premier city red – cautiously, conscientiously and convincingly.         Way beyond reasonable doubt, the resounding cry is, was and ever shall be “Let’s Go, Raptors!” *****         Just like the Raptors, champions and winners are subject to greater expectations.         Congratulations! You have won in your riding.… Read More »

What makes a stellar concert?

 What makes a stellar concert? Toronto gets exciting any season of the year when favorite concerts happen.  Still being talked about is the latest favorite – the PAIR OF ACES which headlined Darren Espanto and Jona.  Honestly I expected a good show – but surprise! Turned out to be not good but EXCELLENTLY decibels higher – this concert… Read More »

AMALIA FUENTES: EX MOVIE QUEEN LITTLE KNOWN SIDE

Trivia: In the observance of All Souls Day this November and the recent death of ex-movie queen Amalia Fuentes, it’s timely to recount her little known side. In the ‘50s we got acquainted but not attached to each other. So I was surprised when later in the ‘60s, Amalia hired me as the publicist of her movie outfit… Read More »

More victims surface vs Marissa Odi Gonzales, police are investigating

By Edwin Mercurio “Cruelty, like every other vice, requires no motive outside itself—It only requires opportunity” George Eliot 1819-80. When the opportunity to make money by false promises arise, a company hiding under the name of MG immigration consultancy goes full swing by recruiting hapless Filipinos to apply for “express” immigration to Canada. Many of the victims who… Read More »

The Home of Love Gets a Boost

Contact: Joyce Rodriguez (416) 451-3320 or joycerodriguez711@gmail.com Mississauga, Ontario – Home of Love supporters Norie Blohm and Joyce Rodriguez agreed with each other that they will raise $5000 this year to help with the reconstruction and renovations of Home of Love.  The first fund-raiser was a dinner dance they called Summer Heat. Over 100 guests attended the event… Read More »

Filipino Centre of Toronto (FCT) Refuses To Have Independent Audit

The October 2, 21019 FCT Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) chalked up another one for the books. Halloween has indeed arrived early for its members. First off, elected were the current board members, principally the ‘same sailors rowing the same boat’. Most of the current board members stayed put, meaning current culture prevailed or a status quo.    The… Read More »

DEBORAH’S DRUG CASE PUTS BACK ANEW THE SALVADOR CLAN IN SHOWBIZ

Trivia: The publicized drug case of ex-bold actress Deborah Sun and the first time together of Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador and Jobelle Salvador in the current TV drama-horror series Bride Killer put to the fore anew the famous Salvador clan in showbiz which started in the early ‘50s. Before the patriarch of the Salvadors the late Lou Salvador… Read More »

ISSUE SA BAHAY AT PAMANA

“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are binding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines)  Q. magandang araw po attorney, nakita ko po ang isang post ninyo sa balita.ca tungkol sa pagmana ng bahay at lupa.  Nagbabakasakali po akong makahingi ng… Read More »

Highly Intelligent Voters

 Say what?!! Autumn has quietly set in? Oh, for the love of my arthritic knees!         Jointly, all that we — members of Seniors Aging Gracefully (forget the acronym, please) like me — could do is to hang on to our incessant cold night ramblings, highly-anticipated post-winter musings and much-expected pre-summer day dreams.         What else is new, anyways? Winter… Read More »

DUAL CITIZENSHIP OF MINORS

“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are binding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Q. Hi Atty Wong. I read your 2016 post about dual citizenship and recognition and had a question. Last month I was traveling to Europe with… Read More »