Halos binalot ng nakasisilaw na liwanag ang fastfood center nang siya ay bumungad. Sa bukana pa lang, nag-uumapaw na sa mukha ni Impong Tasyo ang nagniningning at sobrang saya. Mayroon siyang anunsiyo: “Mga katoto, spring na!” “Wetaminit, kapeng mainit!” dighay ni Tiyo Pilo. “Naghahanda ka na naman ba sa darating na winter?” KJ talaga itong si Pilo, ‘di… Read More »
O As the world watched the apparent decline of the ISIS-led global terrorism, it now cowers in fear of the rise of a different, yet equally deadly kind of a worldwide terror threat perpetrated by white supremacists, a group no less extremist and fanatical, as shown in the recent attacks on two Muslim mosques in New Zealand. Forty-nine… Read More »
Many Metro-Manilans suffer from the common cold all through out the year. Said to be caused by a virus, people are told there is only relief, there is no curative drug or medicine against the cold virus that will vanish it permanently. However, people are advised to do this and that to avoid catching the virus or wait… Read More »
by Baby K. JimenezS Been busy doing the rounds at a frenetic pace concert after concert the past few weeks. Martin Nievera live on stage quipped: “Local producers please, talk among yourselves on scheduling shows..” I share the same sentiment – it hurts the PInoy/Torontonian pocket to buy tickets to shows only one week apart from each other.… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that from the late ‘40s to later years, beauty experts and authorities in facial appearance had unanimously chosen the most beautiful actresses? The first one to receive that distinction was Norma Blancaflor. Not surprising indeed that she was handpicked to initially delineate role of Virgin Mary in the biblical film Pagsilang ng Mesiyas. Understandably… 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. Dear Atty. Wong, I’m Filipino Canadian. We bought condo from a well- known Developer through its sales representative here in Toronto. We found out that… Read More »
ON DISTANT SHORE By Val G. Abelg 03/08/19 Polls, debates and honesty For decades, various groups have been striving to educate voters, reminding them in every election to thoroughly study the candidates’ qualification to ensure that only those who have the best intentions and competence would lead the country. They emphasize the need for honesty, integrity, competence and… Read More »
A few days back, I got in touch with my younger brother Dennis. Momentous it was, as we exchanged “Happy Birthday” greetings, at a time when we simultaneously marked our birth anniversaries. I turned 65 on March 12 and it was about 9:30 p.m. in Toronto and he turned 62 on March 13 and it was about 9:30… Read More »
By Edwin C. Mercurio Lake Sebu, South Cotabato – Vying for the distinction of being the most Original Pilipino Music (OPM) is the lumad music of the south Cotabato tribes in Mindanao, Southern Philippines. The melodies emanating from the tribe’s integration with nature and the spirit world have been given that unique distinction by the Santa Cruz Mission… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that in the ‘50s prominent movie journalist the late Jose Quirino was the first movie scribe to gain fame too as TV showbiz broadcaster? Known for his column Seeing Stars with JQ at the Daily Mirror, sister company of the number one newspaper then Manila Times, he got the break to host the boob… Read More »