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 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 »
Below is the excerpt of Resty del Rosario’s Deputation to City of Mississauga Council on June 11, 2025 on behalf of KCCC, KFCO and Philippine Festival Mississauga. Introduction My name is Resty del Rosario, a resident of Mississauga for over 40 years. I am here today to speak on behalf of Filipino Canadians who live in this great… Read More »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Youth homelessness is a heartbreaking reality that often unfolds in silence and shadows. In Toronto, up to 2,000 young people are homeless on any given night — and thousands more live in constant uncertainty, couch-surfing, sleeping in cars, or staying in unsafe spaces just to survive. These aren’t just numbers; they are teenagers skipping meals to hide their… Read More »
A straightforward belief: A person’s results speak for themselves. Making excuses for being a “victim of,” “not having the same advantages as,” or blaming your parents, the government, and the stars not being aligned doesn’t change this. A person’s results are influenced by how they respond to their circumstances, their actions—playing the hand they’re dealt—and the amount of… Read More »
We all know the adage, “What’s done is done,” which savvy hiring managers cite to themselves as a reminder that a candidate’s past achievements do not guarantee future achievements. From experience, I’m now cognizant that while a candidate’s past behaviour and results offer insight into their likely future actions, they aren’t a foolproof predictor of performance, hence why… Read More »
Colors are finally bursting out. Hurrah. We are done with the somber hues of winter. Our cherry tree is finally blooming and budding. Looking forward to harvesting cherries in our backyard soon. Mother’s Day was especially exhilarating, albeit, I was still nursing a bit of a cold. It did not stop me though from joining the rest of… Read More »