The South Pacific reminds of the movie “South Pacific,” a musical story released in 1958 about a US Navy nurse who falls for a middle-aged French plantation owner. The movie is set on a volcanic island Bali Hai, which is based on the real island Ambae. It is located in what is now the Republic of Vanuatu (the… Read More »
Trivia: Just recently the Magalona family observed the 12th death anniversary of famous singer-actor Francis Magalona, called Rap King then. He was the son of the top warbler-actor Pancho Magalona, from a prominent Magalona clan from the Visayas. Pancho’s father’s was none than Enrique Magalona who served the country as senator for years. At his young age as… Read More »
Trivia; Watching the recent interview of Janine Gutierrez with her veteran singer-grand ma Pilita Corrales, made me recall the glorious decades in showbiz of Pilita. A Cebuana with a Spanish father, in her early years, she lived in Australia. Pilita became famous as a songstress. Her records were among the top ditties in Australia, led by Come Closer… Read More »
Volunteers have been playing an essential role in achieving a more resilient community against COVID-19 pandemic. The volunteer sector in the Philippines was placed in a quandary with restrictions that imposed community quarantine regulations, and not to mention the potential threat from COVID-19 infection. Despite these challenges, volunteers continue to find many ways to help and give back… Read More »
Trivia; Watching the recent interview of Janine Gutierrez with her veteran singer-grand ma Pilita Corrales, made me recall the glorious decades in showbiz of Pilita. A Cebuana with a Spanish father, in her early years, she lived in Australia. Pilita became famous as a songstress. Her records were among the top ditties in Australia, led by Come Closer… Read More »
Millennial son was in a bank for an hour with his dad, who transferred money. Excited to escort Dad to Net banking, he asked: “Dad, why don’t we activate your Internet banking? You won’t have to go to the bank to move funds. You can even buy food and meds online and have these brought to your door.… Read More »
Last Monday, March 8 was International Women’s Day. Hooray for the women of the world! This is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. Makes me think of the much maligned (by history) 1st Empress of China – Wu Zetian – during the later Tang dynasty from the year 665 to 705.… Read More »
February 25, 2021 marks the 35th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution that ended the 21-year reign of the late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos. During that time, Filipinos saw the collapse of a hated regime that looted the wealth of the Philippine government and made millionaires out of a few cronies of Marcos, which until now are… Read More »
“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are binding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Heir not cooperating in the Settlement of Estate Q. Ako po ay taga subaybay ng inyong youtube. On our way na po kami sa processing sa… Read More »
When Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1933, he instituted his New Deal programs, some of which were the Social Security Administration (SSA), Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Civil Works Administration (CVA), and Farm Security Administration (FSA). Roosevelt focused on what were referred to as the “3 Rs” – relief for the unemployed and poor, recovery of the… Read More »