Is Jesus Our Almighty God?

Many people in Christendom believe that Jesus Christ is our Almighty God who deserves to be worshipped.  By quoting the Holy Scriptures, let us hear Jesus himself explaining to us who he is, whether he deserves to be worshipped, where he came from and his relationship with his Father, Jehovah God. When Jesus was baptized, immediately, Satan tempted… Read More »

Peer Educators: The Unsung Frontliners in the Philippines’ Battle Against HIV and AIDS

The HIV and AIDS crisis in the Philippines is escalating at an alarming rate—one of the fastest-growing epidemics in the Asia-Pacific region. Every day, more lives are touched by the virus, especially among vulnerable groups: adolescents, out-of-school youth, members of the LGBTQ+ community, sex workers, and people who inject drugs. Misinformation, stigma, and lack of access to sexual… Read More »

The Trade-Off with Subscriber-Centric Journalism

I write a Substack newsletter called The Art of Finding Work, offering pragmatic job search advice which currently has over 23,500 subscribers; therefore, I have a vested interest in the monetization of content provided via a subscription-based model and why Substack’s current street-level ads announcing “Media isn’t dead. It’s on Substack.” immediately caught my attention. Substack’s appeal isn’t… Read More »

Is the World Entitled to the US Market?

Most countries covet the American market, driven by insatiable consumerism. No country, however, is entitled to free access to another country’s market; hence, tariffs are akin to the price of admission. Trump increasing the price of admission to the world’s largest consumer market is a protectionist move that anticipates the cost of importing goods into the US will… Read More »

Torn

“Torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool/Loving both of you is breaking all the rules.” — Lyrics from Torn Between Two Lovers, a song by Mary MacGregor. “What decides the purpose of life is simply the programme of the pleasure principle.” — Sigmund Freud. Marriage is the total surrender to love, I thought, when I married my… Read More »

Filipino Community Celebrates Historic Renaming of Max Ward Park to Philippine Park in Mississauga

Mississauga, ON — 2025/06/12 — The Filipino-Canadian community in Mississauga is celebrating a proud and historic milestone: the official renaming of Max Ward Park to Philippine Park. The decision was approved by Mississauga City Council on June 11, 2025, marking a moment of recognition, inclusion, and cultural pride for one of the city’s most vibrant communities. The proposal… Read More »

I Love You Every Day of My Life

One afternoon, while I was overlooking the lake from our balcony in Guildwood, Ithought of writing about Love—well, in the middle of good weather, the sky is bright,There are no clouds around, a bit of calm wind, and my mind is full of positive thoughts.Writing about Love amid all the bad news we read in the newspapers or… Read More »

People love dogs

Canadians love dogs and treat them as part of their family. Imagine all the time and effort going well into caring for these dogs. Never mind the expense of providing them with pet food, drugs and medical treatment when sick. Of course, they, too, need vaccinations to be healthy. All time of the day, in all kinds of… Read More »