It is said in times of crisis and tragedy, great men emerge and the best human minds help shape the destiny of nations. National Heroes Jose P.Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini and et al were all products of an oppressive colonial period. In modern times, the late senator Benigno “Ninoy“ Aquino became the rallying point during the 20-year… Read More »
In times of trouble like today, belief and faith to the Almighty One will make a difference. There is no problem that cannot be solved; it will just bring the best in everyone. AVV411 Now we can say that times have changed and the dawn of a new era is imminent for the world we live in. At… Read More »
In the aftermath of the damage caused by the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on six nuclear reactors in Fukushima, Japan, there have been knee-jerk reactions from several sectors demanding that the Philippine government reject the building of nuclear plants for electricity. This is not surprising at all considering that every time there is a threat of destruction, death… Read More »
We are going to the poll again. The fourth time in seven years! There appears to be some reluctance in some sectors about this up and coming election. It will cost the Canadian people about three hundred million to finance an election. But this usually happens when there is a minority government. A minority government can be toppled… Read More »
A colleague who’s chummy to Marian Rivera disclosed to us about Marian’s reaction on latest malevolent talks on her. That she’s uncomfortable, jealous of Kris Aquino if seen together with Dingdong Dantes. Lately, Kris and Dingdong are the new endorsers of Bench’s Freedom Scent. Our grapevine quoted Marian saying that it’s simply a madcap rumour that makes her… Read More »
If you think some smart alec of the alleyway said that, think again. Manny said that. Yes, the Manny – the world famous pugilist from General Santos City who moved to Sarangani to become the province’s representative in Congress. Properly, he is now The Honorable Gentleman from Sarangani. “Itanong mo sa lolo mong panot,” was his response to… Read More »
Everyone experiences fear. Nobody is exempted from its grip, not even those who appear brave or those who bully their way around. Fear, though unwanted in our lives, is just as normal as any emotion. As Mark Twain asserts, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. . .” As such, fear happens in… Read More »
After more than a year in hiding, Sen Panfilo ‘Ping’ Lacson is back in the country. He was first spotted at Mactan International Airport in Cebu City alighting from Cathay Pacific flight CX921 before noon of Friday, 25 March. My kabarangays are now poised to hear naman ‘ the other side of the story’ as the Senator will… Read More »
When I was teaching in a school in Toronto in the 90’s, a fellow Filipino teacher in the same school and I used to give a luncheon to the staff during the week of Thanksgiving. We usually served our native pansit”, “lumpiang Shanghai” and beef “mitsado”. The members of the staff looked forward to this Filipino meal and… Read More »