Since Rodrigo Duterte took over the presidency of the Philippines, the influx of Chinese nationals has increased dramatically. As a result, gambling and prostitution have become a huge problem. Most of the Chinese nationals who have come to the Philippines are involved in a new gaming industry called Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos). Hundreds of Pogos are in operation right now,… Read More »
Q. Maganda araw po Atty. gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung gaano po kalaki o kaliit ang percent na entitled sakin regarding po sa gustong pagbenta nang Nanay ko nang bahay at lupa namin, ang nasabing bahay at lupa ay nakapangalan sa aming dalawa, orihinal itong nakapangalan sa aking ama at ipinalipat sa pangalan naming dalawa nang… Read More »
Trivia: Recently, at the TV show Magandang Buhay, cousins Aga and Nino Muhlach recollected their younger years to hosts Jolina Magdangal, Kara Estrada and Melai. Aga recounted that after their aunt Amalia Fuentes shone to the fullest, another Muhlach hugged the spotlight, none other than Cinema’s Child Wonder Nino. “Since we were kids Nino and I treated each… Read More »
It’s amazing how much of this and that fill up our everyday lives. Before you know it you have accumulated all sorts of things whether it be furniture, ballpens (yes, working or not working), information, clothes, shoes (think Imelda). Ask anyone who has to move houses. Unending sorting out, discarding, unhoarding. But, that is life, from my experience.… Read More »
Q.Magandang umaga po Atty., gusto ko lang po maliwanagan sa issue namin ngayon ng aking pamilya tungkol sa lupain nang aking magulang. Yung papa ko po ay nakapabili nang lupain at nakapagpatayo na nang bahay kasama ang bago niyang asawa. Ako lang po ang anak nang papa ko sa first mother ko, pero ngayon sa second mother is… Read More »
“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. Magtanong tungkol sa legal na bagay kung ano ang tamang gawin. Ang tatay ko po at mga kapatid niya ay mayroong minana… Read More »
Good tidings! The Season of Advent has begun. Every December 25, the world celebrates the birth of the Holy Baby in Bethlehem. Joy to the world! Jesus, the Christ, is come! Indeed, it is a Holy day. ***** “Season’s Greetings!” and “Happy Holidays!” are both politically correct. However, it is quite awkward to use the catchphrases nowadays when… Read More »
“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. Magtanong tungkol sa legal na bagay kung ano ang tamang gawin. Ang tatay ko po at mga kapatid niya ay mayroong minana… Read More »
By Linelle S. Mogado and Melanie Palapuz It’s an exciting time for Asian Americans and Canadians in film, TV, and streaming platforms. We have the CBC’s “Kim’s Convenience”, Sandra Oh, and many Asian American and Canadian actors blowing up in the wake of “Crazy Rich Asians.” But how about Filipino stories in North America, told and portrayed by… Read More »
My 10-Cents Worth Butch Galicia Have you ever had that sudden impish impulse to sip a Sarsi worth five centavos and enjoy pan de lemon stuffed with “dirty” ice cream, also worth five centavos, from Mamang Sorbetero.Yes, I did … five decades and plus years ago. But I did not have the ten centavos.So, I tiptoed to where… Read More »