Teacher’s pay has gone up considerably since, but still below the rise in the cost of living. Still, there are grave gaps in training that may not be preparing would-be teachers to match a new generation of more knowledgeable students. Ms. Cruz asks rhetorically: “Are teachers themselves, competent readers?” To answer this, let me quote one of the… Read More »
Of course, everyone now is talking about the new boxoffice queen – KATHRYN BERNARDO. As analysts say, Kathryn Bernardo is the first and only Filipina actress who breached the 800-Million mark for two movies. One was last 2018 for The Hows of Us and the other one is Hello Love Goodbye for this year 2019. But her… Read More »
Member petitioners have now sent another official letter to The Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) Board to follow up on their petition to have FCT conduct an independent third party financial audit of FCT’s books and accounting records for years 2016 – 2018. FCT President Mary Anne San Juan approved this motion for an independent financial audit way back during… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that the first landing in the moon by an American astronaut 50 years ago coincided with the crowning of the first Pinay beauty Queen in the Miss Universe tilt held in the United States? For the record Gloria Diaz also made a feat by being the first Pinay Miss Universe who eventually ended up… Read More »
“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are bi nding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Q. Greetings! My parents died and left a parcel of land wherein my only brother waived his right of the inheritance for this particular property.… Read More »
Kuya Badong: “Give the devil an inch; he’d want to be a ruler.” Kabesang Betong: “Ibaon ang problema. Bigyan na natin ng anim na ruler!” ***** Tandang Andoy: “An idle mind is a devil’s factory.” Tatay Kaloy: “Kaya pala ang taas ng employment rate ng mga zombie.” Tandang Andoy: “For clarity, I said idle mind.” Tatay Kaloy: “Just… Read More »
Trivia: Just like the late Movie King Fernando Poe Jr., the one who consistently reigned as Comedy King for many decades was the deceased Dolphy. But before he shone in the mid -50s, other rib-ticklers were famous during the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, built up by three leading movie companies then. Under Sampaguita Pictures, the team of… 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) Q. Dear Atty, I hope this mail finds you well. I read in your column few months back about the legitimation of an illegitimate child. My… Read More »
Napag-uusapan lang: Ingkong Tasyo: “Bakit hila-hila mo ‘yang sinulid?” Aling Pacing: “Sige nga, itulak mo.” ***** “Do the right thing,” so it is always advised. Quite a truism among many people struggling with sense and sensibilities, doing the right thing seems to be the most plausible cliche oft-said to feel blameless and detached until proven otherwise. An advice-seeking… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know from the late ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s to ‘80s, two outstanding actresses vied for the movie queen throne? Interestingly, both the arch rivals excelled not only in comedy but also in tear-jerking starrers. In the late ‘40s, the rivalry was initiated by Carmen Rosales and Rosa del Rosario. Built up by Sampaguita Pictures’ big boss… Read More »