From movie writer, I was honored when several celebrities got me as their publicist or pro. The very first was the late actress Amalia Fuentes. Out of my closeness to her siblings Alex, deceased Cheng Muhlach and her adviser-director Ben Feleo could be the reason why Amalia opted to me as the replacement of her previous pro. Working… Read More »
Magandang araw po Atty. Isa sa mga tagahanga at taga-subaybay mo sa Youtube Channel na “Batas Pinoy”. Nakatira po kami sa lupa ng mahigit kumulang 50 na taon at ang may-ari ay ang kapatid ng tatay ko. Magkapatid po sila sa nanay. Bago po kc nag asawa ang lolo ko meron na pong anak ang lola ko at… Read More »
Q. Ang asawa ko ay mayroong lupa na naka pangalan sa kanya ung titulo na kanyang nabili noong dalaga pa siya. Ang nasabing property ay nabenta ng asawa ko without my consent. Hindi rin ako binigyan ng share ng sales proceed dahil sa kanya lang daw ung lupa dahil nabili niya ito noong sya a dalaga pa… Read More »
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada continues to be a safe and welcoming destination for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Immigration continues to be the government’s top priority program as it serves as one of the major drivers of the country’s economic growth, and it will remain so in the future. Newcomers and immigrants bring their culture, but also… Read More »
Bumped into Sir Chief (Richard Yap) in one of my recent virtual gabfests. Yes, he’s busy now with his new teleserye I Left My Heart in Sorsogon with GMA. And how does he divide his time between his business and showbiz? “The restaurants have had a tough year with all the lockdowns, but we have learned to adjust and… Read More »
PART I That sound, that jabbing, reverberating buzz of a chainsaw; not very often, you hear it around Mississauga. It was distant but distinct to me, one that I can identify from miles away. A flood of memories when I hear that sound. Why? Am I a lumberjack in the off-season? Close! There isn’t a hint of it in my resume—forty… Read More »
When hunger hit the poor, the Tulong Anakpawis (Help the Toiling Masses) together with another organization, Sagip Kanayunan (Relief Countryside), went into action. They formed community pantries in the areas that needed the most help. And in each location, they put up the sign, “Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan,” which translates to “Give what you… Read More »
“Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makakarating sa paroroonan.” What’s that hyphen for? Does that mean you’re not a pure Pinoy anymore? Yep, I used to be one but I renounced it to become a Canadian citizen. Also, I have lived a lot longer in Canada than the Philippines. My daughter and granddaughter were born here. Canada… Read More »
Waking up to a new day is a second chance to choose the best path, do what is good and be what is right. Hello, July! Hello, summer! Hello, people of the True North. Let’s have a toast! ***** Lately, sports fever drew fans to bars, patios and bubbly wells. The outdoor summer thirst is quenched. Good! As… Read More »