Recently, I read an article by my good friend Peter Jamero who was featured in the Positively Filipino magazine under his byline. Peter’s column was titled, “Racism: Reflections of a bridge generation Filipino-American.” I was touched by Peter’s article. Being born in 1930 during the Great Depression speaks volumes of how his family managed to survive the discrimination… Read More »
Kabesang Betong: Bakit mayroon pa ring boto sa mahabang lockdown? Impong Tasyo: Dahil sila’y out of reach ng mga naniningil ng utang? ***** Tatang Kulas: Overstaying na ang COVID-19, ah! Impong Tasyo: Lalayas din ang diyaskeng ‘yan. Basta, always be positive. Tatang Kulas: Pasitib? Mag-isa ka! ***** Although it may be quite awkward to say so these days,… Read More »
Q. Good day atty.! Meron lamang po akong katanungan regarding po sa transfer of title. Ang lupa po ay nakapangalan sa aking tita na dating ofw pero ngayun patay na po siya, last 2016 pa. Bago po ang aking tita, ang nanay ko po ang naging kanang kamay niya sa lahat ng documents and papers. Lalo na po… Read More »
Trivia: Nearly two decades after the untimely demise of top actress Nida Blanca, her family, loved ones and followers still lament her unsolved murder case to this day. Now that Nida would notch her birthday on January 6, 2019 this writer couldn’t help but recollect her less known side, having worked with her as pro for ten years.… Read More »
Strategically located between Taiwan and the northern Philippines, Fuga Island in the Babuyan archipelago in the Luzon Strait provides an important role in preventing China from entering the gateway to Western Pacific and beyond. It’s a known fact that whoever is in control of the Luzon Strait could easily establish military superiority over the vast Pacific Ocean. Last… Read More »
“Is this the town of San Isidro?” tanong ng misyonaryong Amerikano sa mga kalalakihang nag-uusap sa harap ng maliit at kaisa-isang sari-sari store sa puso ng bayan. “Wen,” sabi ng Ilokano. “Wai,” tugon ng Magindanaw. “Haw,” ingon ng Ilonggo. “Ho?” sambit ng Tagalog. Umalis na iiling-iling, wari’y kausap ng Kano ang sarili: “Seriously? When, why, how, who?” Madalas… Read More »
From the early ‘50s, several actresses rose to fame for being trend setter. It was for their award winning classic roles or setting a new trend in showbiz. Let’s start with Lilia Dizon, noted for her beauty. She was the first local actress to romp off best actress in the Asian Film Festival held in Cambodia. Lilia’s flick… Read More »
“Somewhere there’s music/How near, how far/It’s where you are.” Lyrics from How High The Moon, A Song by Les Paul and Mary Ford Whenever I work out on my elliptical at my home basement, I listen to music instead of watching a DVD documentary or a movie. Since being self-isolated due to COVID-19, working out on the elliptical… Read More »
Q. Good morning, Hello Atty. Wong may tanong po ako about sa Land Rights, Meron pong ibenebentang lupa na taniman sa akin less than a 1 hectare, ang problema po wala itong titulo, rights lamang ang meron sila. Sinasabi naman po sa akin na pedi ko itong patituluhan. Okay lang poba na bilhin ko ang lupa(rights) at pwedi… Read More »
It was the afternoon of July 12. Amid dark heavy clouds looming above, King Sun took every chance to peek through a shady curtain and spread his radiant summer rays. It was welcome weather, a respite from a prior nine-day heat wave and humid blast that hit Toronto. Braving the outdoors was most tempting. However, being on the… Read More »