This early, political enthusiasts buzz around that a possible scenario would transpire come next election time. It would be Gov. Vilma Santos vs Presidential sister Kris Aquino for the Vice President position. Remember that before the last election, not a few politicians tried to convince Vi to run for the vice presidency but she refused. She prioritized to… Read More »
Malapit na, mga friends from overseas…malapit na ninyong makita ang isang malaking pagbabago sa Philippine highways and roads… Ipagpantasya nyo kaya- kapag kayo ay nagbalikbayan next year at dumalaw sa inyu- inyong birthplace sa probinsya…e di sasakay kayo ng bus papunta doon- hmm, parang may kakaiba. Kapag nahiligan nyo namang mamili ng pasalubong sa 168 o Divisoria Mall… Read More »
Here we go again. Just six months after losing power in a landslide election, allies of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo are at it again trying to push their agenda to amend the 1987 Constitution, a move that had been rejected multiple times by the people. Didn’t we say all along that Arroyo would never rest until she gets back… Read More »
The first decade of the twenty first century comes to a close with the world in turmoil. They were ten years of terror – blood shedding and wars. The significance of 9/11 which formerly was an emergency phone number without the slash, has been imprinted din the minds of people all over the world, when on that unforgettable… Read More »
Happy New Year, one and all! Three words that to me bring out a load of good wishes for peace and love, prosperity, freedom from anxiety, good health, good relations, and good vibes. 2011 is another year and as it opens, we all give ourselves the big hope that this will be THE YEAR for us when we… Read More »
As the New Year looms, some concerned economic forecasters have pictured a doom and gloom scenario for 2011 and beyond. And some even have hard data in their fearless proclamations. Although I understand their pessimism, I always look at the bright, hopeful side. For years, our civilization has been bombarded with doomsday forecasts. But humanity has survived and… Read More »
It is now the beginning of another year and it is time to reflect and appreciate once again all things we should be thankful for. There are moments when we feel down and discouraged, but after that have lapsed, here comes the realization that haynaku! its not that bad after all. How lucky can we be when compared… Read More »
It has been quite awhile since I last wrote a piece for a paper. I remember first writing for Balita, then — here and there. This time, you will have to help me to find back my mojo otherwise I may write jejemon style here. I deem it appropriate to start writing again as we enter 2011. The… Read More »
Descendants of Great War veterans, in period uniforms, shake hands at the 2008 unveiling of a memorial to the truce. In 1914, ninety-six years ago, during the Great War — or World War I as we call it today — the British and French armies were manning the 27-mile Western Front fiercely defending French territory from the advancing… Read More »