Napag-uusapan lang: Ingkong Tasyo: “Bakit hila-hila mo ‘yang sinulid?” Aling Pacing: “Sige nga, itulak mo.” ***** “Do the right thing,” so it is always advised. Quite a truism among many people struggling with sense and sensibilities, doing the right thing seems to be the most plausible cliche oft-said to feel blameless and detached until proven otherwise. An advice-seeking… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know from the late ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s to ‘80s, two outstanding actresses vied for the movie queen throne? Interestingly, both the arch rivals excelled not only in comedy but also in tear-jerking starrers. In the late ‘40s, the rivalry was initiated by Carmen Rosales and Rosa del Rosario. Built up by Sampaguita Pictures’ big boss… Read More »
Napag-usapan lang po:Impong Tasyo: “What’s your take on the San Andreas Fault?”Lolo Bastian: “He should apologize.”Tiyo Pacing: “Say, what?”Lolo Bastian: “And promise not to do it again.”Tandang Imo: “Excuse me, I’m sorry.”Lolo Bastian: “Not you. San Andreas!”Kabesang Betong: “Kawawang San Andreas. Napagbintangan na naman.”*****Sa tutuo lang, ito naman kasing si Tata Mulong, isiningit pa sa usapan ang mga… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that after almost three decades in showbiz, veteran actor Raymond Bagatsing’s dream has been fulfilled recently? His starrer Quezon’s Game won 22 awards not only in the Philippines but in various international film fests. Raymond delineated the late President Manuel Quezon which focused on the time he allowed Jewish refugees to stay in the… Read More »
Bet ‘ya! It is summer, isn’t it? While an overhead cloud or an occasional drizzle is cool, we still cherish the ideal bright sunny day that begins before the rooster crows and extends way past a health buff’s bedtime. In between the alpha and the omega, how about setting aside – for a while – great memories of… Read More »
Q. Magandang araw po! May katanungan lang po ako, Nais po naming bumili ng lupa, yung may ari po ng lupa, ay nabili nya ang lupa ay nung dalaga pa sya, ang titulo po ay nakapangalan pa sa pagkadalaga. Nag asawa na po sya, pero namatay na po yung asawa nya at may anak na (di ko po… Read More »
In my more than five decades as a movie writer-pro, I can’t help but recall my cherished memories of showbiz figures I’ve worked with. They did initiate my betterment in growth as a person and in the writing-PR profession. In my tyro years as a publicist, the late top actress Nida Blanca was the first I handled as… Read More »
BY: EDWIN DE LEON A couple of recent commentaries about our scientific aptitude ( Mangahas, PDI, Skepticism About Science, Dec. 15; de Jesus, PDI, Filipinos Becoming Scientifically Illiterate, Jan. 5 ) brings to the fore multiple correlations of our level of education, religiosity, and poverty rates. Our skepticism about science, at 48%, is second out… Read More »
By the time this June 16-31, 2019 issue of your favorite Balita hits the streets, Jurassic Park has closed. The wining and whining will have long ended. Toronto’s downtown core is back to its usual self. However, the city does not forget summer, which will usher in itself in a few days. Toronto is a city of more… Read More »
Q. Hi Attorney, Good Day! I was able to read a blog on the internet and with this I hope you can help us with your opinion on how we will proceed on our scenario. The affected individual is already 22 years old. Her biological father (PPP) and mother are not married. Her biological father did the paper… Read More »