There are a lot of successful Filipino Canadians in Canada. We probably know some of them but are not aware of what they went through to get to where they are now. Their story would be interesting to know and would be helpful to those of you who are new to the Country. Fortunately, we know of one… Read More »
Lolo Santi: My mate is a nag. What should I do? Kaka Demi: Get the TV remote … and press MUTE. ***** If it doesn’t work, and it won’t, here are seven worn-out tips from a really good old buddy, Kabesang Betong: When the nagging begins, gently interrupt and remind the mate of a beautiful wedding; and zoom… Read More »
Just when the Philippines was beginning to join Asia’s emerging economies and was well on its way to becoming one of the fastest growing economies in the region, the Duterte administration has opted to rock the boat and insist on amending the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for a federal form of government, the path to which… Read More »
MANILA In 1997, I came back home to the Philippines from the United States after 27 years. I sort of knew then that sooner or later, our country would be in trouble. And so it is. The writings on the wall were all there. Forebodings of economic and political collapse were there. Our leaders had been unable to… Read More »
On July 2, the Globe and Mail published an interview titled “Conservative status of women critic Rachael Harder challenges Liberal version of feminism,” and the 31-year-old Lethbridge MP pulled no punches in her conversation with parliamentary reporter Laura Stone. Harder, who was blocked by Liberal and NDP members of the House of Commons committee on the status of… Read More »
Q.Hello Attorney. There are six of us to inherit our parents real estate properties. However, one sister predeceased our parents at age 29, with four children. From our parents and siblings accounts, our sister died because of neglect and abuse by her husband. He did not contribute financially even when jobs were offered he refused to work. When… Read More »
The likes of Impong Tasyo will always be a booming voice to reckon with anywhere, especially at a mall’s reconfigured square tables where seniors mill, with a small cup of coffee and a muffin to while away the hours. Always abuzz like a wasp about to sting, Impong Tasyo seizes every intervening second of silence to get himself… Read More »
President Duterte loves talking tough. Although he has rejected being called a “strongman” by Time Magazine, he talks and acts like a “strongman.” And he most certainly loves being seen as tough and strong. And so when he ordered a crackdown on “tambays” or street loiterers, nobody was surprised when he talked tough again, as he did 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. Hi atty, my parents bought a portion of a residential lot. The seller promised to subdivide the lot but to no avail up to this… Read More »
Since actor-politician Jolo Revilla divulged he has revived the Imus Productions founded by his grandpa ex-senator Ramon Revilla via the trilogy film titled Tres, not a few anticipated his girlfriend for years Jodi Sta. Maria would be his leading lady. How surprised they are upon the mention of Jolo he’ll team up with GMA-7 actress Rhian Ramos. Gossips… Read More »