At this writing, the gap still exists on Kris Aquino-Ai delas Alas and the pair of ex-good chums Kim Chiu and Maja Salvador. Heard that John Lapus exerts effort to rekindle the friendship of Kris and Ai-Ai but seemingly to no avail. Reportedly, Ai-Ai refused to comment on a possible reconciliation with Kris. While the latter allegedly commented… Read More »
The News UpFront: (TOP STORY) as of Saturday, April 12, 2014 ~ “Kapuso” or “kapuki”? That question has found an answer in Toronto, thanks to the organizers of that sleazy show called “Eat Bulaga”. The nerve center of the soul has been replaced by the nerve center of lust, so “kapuso” becomes “kapuki”, for the most part exemplified… Read More »
When I go to the Philippines later this month to cover the visit of President Obama, I am going to prepare a few questions just in case I am given an opportunity to pop a question. Mr. President, Secretary of State John Kerry, your global diplomat, in the 2013 Country Report on Human Rights Practices in the Philippines,… Read More »
Now I can understand why Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma has become Malacanang’s preferred spokesperson. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda is too confrontational and his biases and prejudices are just too obvious for a person speaking on behalf of the President. In contrast, Coloma is cool, cautious and diplomatic. Take the case of the allegations of Czech Ambassador Josef… Read More »
With its access to Philippine military bases a foregone conclusion, the United States has recently been very aggressive in its stance against China’s aggression in Asia and the Pacific. News reports have been coming out the past few days from Washington of State Department, Defense Department and Congress officials, saying in explicit terms that the United States… Read More »
Balita has been receiving complaints from victims of Ms. Rowena, a.k.a. Winnie Lyn Santiago, who allegedly scammed them with a proposed travel agency investment. Ms. Santiago presented herself as co-owner of Smart Choice Travel and encouraged her victims to invest in her travel company and in return they would get a generous interest monthly. To entice investors… Read More »
Now Filipino women have access to reproductive health services from the government. The Supreme Court has finally declared the Reproductive Health Law “not unconstitutional.” Although the high court struck down some provisions of the law, it has finally cleared the law for implementation. Opponents have been given a couple of weeks to move for a reconsideration… Read More »
The signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro (CAB) between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front expectedly drew mixed reactions from various sectors. While foreign governments and local business leaders welcomed the peace agreement, in the words of Vice President Jojo Binay, as “the first step in the long journey to peace and… Read More »
by Cress Vasquez On a sunny September day, I find myself flying to Siargao Island on invitation of a friend who, two days earlier, meets me in Cebu city to persuade me to visit the surfing capital of the Philippines before returning to Toronto. I’m reluctant of course being halfway through my plan of resort-hopping around Cebu. But… Read More »
Canada is considered as one of the most multicultural countries in the world. People from different nations immigrate to Canada for a better life and for safety and refuge. They also hope to live in the country where freedom not only from want but also of speech, the press, religion and equality among the races, sexes and age… Read More »