Widower Impong Tasyo (IT for short) is very fascinated with his techno gizmo, the latest cellular phone-camera-recorder (CPCR) he got as a gift from his son during his 71st birth anniversary a few weeks ago. Quivering fingers that insisted on moving elsewhere after his mind has coaxed it to press either a green or red icon never deterred… Read More »
In an obviously knee-jerk reaction to another case involving the smuggling of billions of pesos worth of shabu through the Bureau of Customs, President Duterte ordered last week the placement of the corrupt agency under military control. Fuming mad over the recently discovered P11-billion shabu shipment that escaped the scrutiny of Customs personnel, Duterte also placed the entire… Read More »
Trivia: From the late ‘40s to the ‘60s, did you know some American films shot in the Philippines uplifted the local movie industry? The vehicles not only brazenly magnified the stunning countryside of the country but also the hidden talents of Filipino actors comparable to world level of acting. To begin with, top Hollywood star then Tyrone Power… Read More »
Q. Dear Atty. Wong, I have come across your website/page and hope you can give me some advice. You can just call me Vince. My family is currently facing disputes and problems and wish everything to be fine, or at least be civil with each other. Here is the scenario: 1. We are a family of 5: father,… Read More »
In praying for the dead, the injured and the families of victims in last week’s Pittsburgh synagogue shooting that resulted in the death of eight men and three women and injuries to six other persons, Pope Francis denounced the “inhuman act of violence” and prayed for an end to the “flames of hatred” that fueled it. The… Read More »
Funny how a youthful party-list representative put the recent attempt by former President and now House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and 21 of her allies to subvert the charter change proposals of a commission charged by President Duterte to come up with a draft of a proposed new Constitution. “The least trusted official of the country [Gloria Macapagal… Read More »
Heydyo, wanabaywats? Wat? Yulusyurwats? Wanabayitagen? Beritsip onliporyu. My nose bleeds each time I recall my father’s funny but ridiculous oral mimicry of the above post-World War II comedic ‘sales talk’ scenario that reverberated in war-ripped Manila. However, my heart bleeds when it dawns on me that my dad’s aper was of war-ravaged Filipinos desperately scrounging for any means… Read More »
Today’s generation will be surprised to know that Tondo in the Philippine movie industry has a vital yet little known side in its history. For several reasons, Tondo in Manila played significantly a part in the growth of the local cinema. To begin with, in 1917 the first movie company Malayan outfit was founded by Jose Nepumoceno, the… Read More »
Trivia: Scanning the past decades up to the present generation, no other child performer can beat or duplicate the amazing, phenomenal feats of Nino Muhlach. From mid 70s and early 80s, he was dubbed the Wonder Boy of Philippine cinema. At age of three, Nino gained fame as the youngest co-host in a TV show. That was in… Read More »
“Sa palagay mo, pare, sino ang mananalo sa mid-term November elections sa Tate – Republicans o Democrats?” tanong ni Tandang Asyong sa mga kasamahan sa pulong-sulong ng mga oldies na nagkakape at muffins sa food court ng mall. “Hindi ako mapalagay, pare,” sagot ni Ka Mentong. “Kahit sino pa ang winner sa halalan, wa epek sa akin. Hindi… Read More »