My weeks (months?) of crash researching on Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, has not been for nought. Aside from providing a rich source of material for the Knights of Rizal Central Canada upcoming television special on OMNI Television on June 19, 2022, which I am writing, it gave me a wonderful opportunity to really… Read More »
Si Brod Dencio, may hinihilang sinulid. Curious me: “Ano yan?” Iniaabot niya ang pisi: “Sige, itulak mo.” ***** Alaala ng tatlong kuwentong nilumot sa limot: May dali-daling tumalon mula sa tulay. Lumangoy at sinagip niya ang kumakawag-kawag sa tubig. Nagpalakpakan ang mga usyoso. Ang tanong niya: “Sino tulak?” Ibinababa na sa hukay ang kabaong ng kanyang esposo. Sa… Read More »
Every Sunday, the Food Not Bombs Toronto Chapter has been gathering at Allan Gardens to distribute bags of groceries and meals to those affected by poverty and homelessness. Food is sourced from donations or purchased with money donated by donors and supporters. Food Not Bombs diverts good produce from going to waste, reclaim food, and finds new purpose… Read More »
RUSSIA CELEBRATED HER MAY 9, 2022 Victory Parade with pomp and circumstance but it lacked meaning amidst President Vladimir Putin’s disastrous Ukraine invasion. While it was originally planned to celebrate Putin’s victory in Ukraine, it remained a hollow and wishful dream that never saw the light of day. Ukraine until now remains strong and the Ukrainians remain determined… Read More »
“Ah, my child, no one is listening to you, there is no use in crying. You will soon learn that you’re alone in this world! You too will be afraid…” – Marie-Claire Blais, A Season in the Life of Emmanuel (1939). “The sun’ll come out tomorrow/So you gotta hang on ‘til tomorrow/Come what may.” – Tomorrow from the… Read More »
WHEN VLADIMIR PUTIN told the entire world, “To anyone who would consider interfering from the outside – if you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history.” His message sent shock waves across Europe. And to make his point, he put Russia’s nuclear forces on “special” alert to show that he was serious… Read More »
Iiling-iling si Aling Masing nang masulyapan niya sa telebisyon ang pandaigdigang balita na dumarami na naman ang bilang ng mga nagkakasakit sa Covid-19. Gayun din ang bilang ng mga nao-ospital at mga sinawing palad na humantong sa hukay. Sa paghakbang sa kusina upang harapin ang sinasaing at pinipritong galunggong, isang malutong na “Tsk, tsk, tsk.” ang kanyang naibulong.… Read More »
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been playing a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and by keeping the watershed’s ecological integrity. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction includes critical watersheds, such as the Highland Creeks, Rouge River, Humber River, and the Lake Ontario’s waterfront… Read More »
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been playing a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and by keeping the watershed’s ecological integrity. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction includes critical watersheds, such as the Highland Creeks, Rouge River, Humber River, and the Lake Ontario’s waterfront… Read More »