Napag-usapan lang po:Impong Tasyo: “What’s your take on the San Andreas Fault?”Lolo Bastian: “He should apologize.”Tiyo Pacing: “Say, what?”Lolo Bastian: “And promise not to do it again.”Tandang Imo: “Excuse me, I’m sorry.”Lolo Bastian: “Not you. San Andreas!”Kabesang Betong: “Kawawang San Andreas. Napagbintangan na naman.”*****Sa tutuo lang, ito naman kasing si Tata Mulong, isiningit pa sa usapan ang mga… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that after almost three decades in showbiz, veteran actor Raymond Bagatsing’s dream has been fulfilled recently? His starrer Quezon’s Game won 22 awards not only in the Philippines but in various international film fests. Raymond delineated the late President Manuel Quezon which focused on the time he allowed Jewish refugees to stay in the… Read More »
Bet ‘ya! It is summer, isn’t it? While an overhead cloud or an occasional drizzle is cool, we still cherish the ideal bright sunny day that begins before the rooster crows and extends way past a health buff’s bedtime. In between the alpha and the omega, how about setting aside – for a while – great memories of… Read More »
Q. Magandang araw po! May katanungan lang po ako, Nais po naming bumili ng lupa, yung may ari po ng lupa, ay nabili nya ang lupa ay nung dalaga pa sya, ang titulo po ay nakapangalan pa sa pagkadalaga. Nag asawa na po sya, pero namatay na po yung asawa nya at may anak na (di ko po… Read More »
In my more than five decades as a movie writer-pro, I can’t help but recall my cherished memories of showbiz figures I’ve worked with. They did initiate my betterment in growth as a person and in the writing-PR profession. In my tyro years as a publicist, the late top actress Nida Blanca was the first I handled as… Read More »
BY: EDWIN DE LEON A couple of recent commentaries about our scientific aptitude ( Mangahas, PDI, Skepticism About Science, Dec. 15; de Jesus, PDI, Filipinos Becoming Scientifically Illiterate, Jan. 5 ) brings to the fore multiple correlations of our level of education, religiosity, and poverty rates. Our skepticism about science, at 48%, is second out… Read More »
By the time this June 16-31, 2019 issue of your favorite Balita hits the streets, Jurassic Park has closed. The wining and whining will have long ended. Toronto’s downtown core is back to its usual self. However, the city does not forget summer, which will usher in itself in a few days. Toronto is a city of more… Read More »
Q. Hi Attorney, Good Day! I was able to read a blog on the internet and with this I hope you can help us with your opinion on how we will proceed on our scenario. The affected individual is already 22 years old. Her biological father (PPP) and mother are not married. Her biological father did the paper… Read More »
Vico: The David who slew Goliath Grace Poe: “ Go Negosyo centers to support livelihood projects” by baby k. jimenez The amazing triumph of newly-elected Mayor Vico Sotto, who had just toppled a nearly three-decades-long reign of the Eusebios in Pasig City now becomes the modern day story of David vs. Goliath in pinoy politics. “It may… Read More »
Trivia: Unexpectedly, the entire Estrada family’s failure to win at the election 2019 caught many disgruntled. From its patriarch Joseph Estrada, his sons Jinggoy and JV, nephews ER Ejercito, Gary Estrada and granddaughter Jerika, all of them lost in their bids in the political arena. Admittedly, this writer shared the same sentiment, having been attached to the Estradas.… Read More »