Don’t Approach ‘What You’re Worth’ From a Sense of Entitlement 

More than ever, job seekers, with a sense of entitlement, are hyper-focusing on getting paid what they’re worth. Job seekers seldom consider, let alone quantify, the value of their work, which determines their worth. Hence, a candidate’s or position’s worth is calculable and, therefore, isn’t as subjective as is often assumed.  INTERVIEWER: “What salary are you looking for?”… Read More »

The Making of the Greatest Filipino of All Time

“I want to show to those who deprive people the right to love of country, that when we know how to sacrifice ourselves for our duties and convictions, death does not matter if one dies for those one loves —for his country and for others dear to him.” — Jose Rizal. Of all the historical figures involved in… Read More »

ANGEL FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT

In my last column, I had mentioned the admirable and effective work being done by Tahanan Sta. Luisa (TSL), a crisis intervention center for street girls in Manila. I learned about their outstanding work from a longtime friend and a director of TSL, Victoria “Bubut” Rialp, married to TV and stage director and talented artist, Leo Rialp.  Out… Read More »

A Candidate Being Overqualified is a Legitimate Concern

A fundamental principle of humanity—innate freedom—is that everyone has a right to pursue their own self-interests, which inherently lends itself to liberal democracy and capitalism. In other words, you and I are free, within the boundaries of laws established by politicians who were voted in because voters believed they’d best serve their self-interests to make life choices we… Read More »

Uncensored?

 Nonstop slugfest that spells victory of one:  I must admit that Arjo Atayde looks so tisoy and guapo whose attractive looks  will least define him as an incredible hunk that could wipe out all his enemies in raw fisticuff violence.  But that glam idea all disappeared when I saw him engage in the bloody encounters he had in… Read More »

Kakayahan o Kayabangan ba?

Ni Edwin Esteba Lahat naman tayo ay nag umpisa sa wala Iniisip nga natin noon paano sa hirap makawala? Ngunit dahil sa kakayanan natin ay may nagtiwala Lahat nang ito ay ating nagawa Mahirap ang mag umpisa ng walang wala Sa harap ng iba mukha kang kawawa Karamihan sa kanila pilit kang hinahatak pababa Hindi matanggap umangat ang… Read More »

Toronto Coffee Culture is Unique

Our Toronto’s coffee culture is unique. We deeply love this beverage and savour it at any place and time of the day.  Most of us cherish the ritual of starting our day with a steaming cup of coffee and contemplating the day ahead. Coffee catalyzes our social interactions, whether casual chat with family, friends, or neighbours over a… Read More »

Look Up, Young Man!

“All of my life I have wondered about the possibility of life elsewhere. What would it be like? Of what would it be made?”—Carl Sagan. Science never played a prominent role in my upbringing and educational progress, especially astronomy. When I looked up at the sky, what knowledge I had was informed by my Catholic faith. Religion taught… Read More »

Fear of Dentist

Fear of seeing a dentist is common to all people.  Back then, when dentists used those huge and intimidating instruments—big syringes with long needles—and the earsplitting sound of tooth drills—this so-called Dentophobia was understandable in one way or another. The funny thing is that one morning, while I was having breakfast, I sensed something hard in my mouth;… Read More »

Crypto: The Future of Giving

Cryptocurrency, a digital form of currency or asset, operates on a decentralized network of numerous computers. Like traditional money, cryptocurrency serves as a medium of exchange for goods and services, with each transaction recorded in an online ledger using blockchain technology. The blockchain ensures secure payments without the need for intermediaries such as banks. In 2009, developer Satoshi… Read More »