Trivia: Looking back in the past, this writer simply couldn’t forget the famous actors who turned successful political figures. Not only because of their formidable public service but more so, out of my attachment to them. Many times I did feel their sincere friendship elucidated to me. To begin with, the acknowledged Agimat King of local movies Ramon… Read More »
Packed and ready to go! See you soon? Whatever, let me bid you goodbye, fare thee well, bon voyage, adieu, adios, auf wiedersehen, paalam so on and so forth. Why do I have to go through this ritual every time a strong man picks up the balikbayan box? ***** Hopefully, the surreal release from caged boredom will come.… Read More »
In a statement by Bardish Chagger, Minister of Diversity and Inclusion and Youth, on the occasion of Canadian Multiculturalism Day last year 2020 — she said “Our diversity has shaped our society and our way of life. People from around the world have come to Canada, hopeful of having the same opportunities and experiences as all Canadians, and… Read More »
“The truth is that where you stand does affect what you see.” William Kaplan, Why Dissent Matters (2017) Rosario and I were inseparable when we were in high school. We did things together during our classes. We were seated side by side in the classroom, studied together and had lunch together to update ourselves with the latest gossips.… Read More »
By Faye Arellano Maria, 35, arrived in Canada a decade ago under the defunct Live-in Caregiver’s Program. Her initial employer changed her mind about hiring her and immediately released Maria on her first week. It took Maria about seven months to find a new employer who was willing to do the required paperwork. This time, Maria endured almost… Read More »
Q. I have a farmland in Pampanga. I would like to seek advice on transferring ownership of this land to my children. We are all now residing here in Canada and are all Canadian citizens. What would be the necessary steps we’d need to take in order to make this happen? Also, is there any advantage/disadvantage to doing… Read More »
Q. RE: BUILDER IN GOOD OR BAD FAITH Dear Atty. Rogelio, magandang araw po! Nalaman ko po ang email address mo sa youtube. Nakabili ako ng lupa (rights), 35 sq.meters ang laki, sa Tandang Sora, Quezon City noong 2016. Pinatayuan ko ng bahay (concrete) ang lupa sa parehong taon. Nagkaproblema ako dito sa MALING SUKAT na sinabi ng… Read More »
Toronto has been tirelessly and busy putting up various pop-up clinics with the goal to achieve mass vaccination against COVID-19, and if this goes on, there will be a point in time when the so-called herd immunity will be reached. This will be the time to start to feel like going back to some sort of normality in… Read More »
Trivia: The latest charitable act of Angel Locsin brings negativity which she never anticipated to tap her. On the community pantry she formed at Barangay Holy Spirit, Quezon city to hand aids, support to those in need, something happened to a senior citizen who joined the long lines to receive Angel’s donations. 67 year old Rolando dela Cruz… Read More »
In 1968, the United Kingdom announced the withdrawal of her military bases East of Suez. The withdrawal took effect at the end of 1971, which effectively spelled the end of the British Empire. At its height it was the largest empire in history. At its most extensive, the British Empire comprised of 57 colonies, dominions, territories or protectorates. … Read More »