In the not-so-distant past, airline passengers will recall looking forward to the pleasure of airline travel. When flight stewardesses or flight attendants were looked up to in awe, their jobs considered glamorous and ideal. That was when air travel was still a novelty. People travelling dressed up. Women had their hair done even, men wore suits, and decent… Read More »
by Sue Bautista August 2. Like many August 2 in past years, August 2 in 1968 was significantfor our family. For those of us who remember this date and year, life literally changedovernight. At around the 0400 hour, an earthquake measuring over 7.0 in the Rossi-Forel Intensity Scale rocked the town of Casiguran, Aurora[1], while most people were… Read More »
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When I heard that Robert Arevalo died (last Aug 10th), I sat down – and for a few minutes I was motionless, tears trying to fall. Robert was such a good friend, a multi-awarded actor, a big loss to the industry. But what made me real sad was about him and his now widow, Barbara Perez – their… Read More »
Aristotle, Socrates, and Plato, Greek philosophers whose names are familiar to us, were among the first recorded, to deeply examine human existence. They wrestled with compelling ideas such as morality, happiness, and the purpose of life. They speculated that there are universal truths and used those truths to teach a system of justice and law based on human… Read More »
Climate change and global warming are often used interchangeably, but each one has a different meaning. Climate change is a long-term change in the normal weather patterns which defines local, regional, and global climates. Some of the key indicators of climate change may include land and ocean temperatures; rising sea levels; melting of glaciers; and the frequency and… Read More »
In whatever seasons, when we either get sick or need emergency treatment, our community hospital, officially called Scarborough Health Network Foundation is always on hand to serve us. Although it’s a public-funded institution, it still needs the private sector’s support to enhance the quality of its healthcare treatment. Aside from donating online, in some corners at the hospital,… Read More »
Something is afoot at the Philippine Consulate General of Toronto. And it is a welcome change. For the first time (after around 4 or 5 years), there was a real, living, breathing person who answered the phone at the PCGT. I trust that these are changes due to the initiatives of the newly appointed Consul General Angelica C.… Read More »
Undeniably, having solid and proven skills and abilities (e.g., technical, project management, problem-solving, communication. sales) are essential for landing a job. However, there is a personality trait, a soft skill that can be learned, that is of far greater importance than your hard skills; being likeable. Being likeable is critical because the foremost question running through your interviewer’s… Read More »
With the new technology, those so-called Baby Boomers, those seniors in our midst, are now forced to learn everything online. Of their little knowledge of navigating cyberspace, most of the time, they have been victimized by scams. While writing this piece, a friend back home asked me if I knew someone from the Philippine National Police because her… Read More »