My heart sank when I espied a bit of news online that Muji was filing for bankruptcy (just like a bunch of other fashion retail companies). Thank heavens it was only in the U.S. (Sigh of relief). Am not much of a U.S. goer anyway. Except maybe to New York. But then, my travelling days will probably have… Read More »
“President Trump likely suffers from a range of mental disorders developed over the course of a turbulent childhood, cheated his way into a top college, subjected his own brother to severe emotional abuse and turned himself into a scruples-free bully who could now bring about an ‘end to American democracy,’ “ says Mary Trump in her tell-all book… Read More »
Trivia: The demise of the remarkable showbiz figure ex-actor turned senator Ramon Revilla Sr. left me in grief. For he was my pal since the ‘60s. I vividly remember that prior to my stay in Canada, I was elected president of the Movie Writers & Press Photo Photographers Association of the Philippines (MOWPPAP). Ramon offered to induct the… Read More »
On May 5, 2020, the Philippines’ premier broadcast network shut down under the orders of the government. The shutdown of the free TV and radio network sent shudders throughout the country, as it was the country’s number one source of news. In an announcement, the network management said, “This is in compliance with the cease and desist order… Read More »
Last June 15, in the latest blow to press freedom, Maria Ressa, the founder of an award-winning Philippines-based news site was convicted of cyber libel in a Manila court. The court found Ressa, editor and chief executive of online news site Rappler, and former researcher-writer Rey Santos Jr. guilty of libeling a businessman. The case is about a… Read More »
“Out of the crooked timber of humanity, no straight thing was ever made.” Immanuel Kant Last famous words, asking for sympathy but none was given. In eight minutes and forty six seconds, the life of Mr. George Floyd was snuffed out of him, captured on a video by a concerned bystander. According to Wikipedia, the last person publicly… Read More »
By Tess Taylor It was March when the world was upended. Spring was up in the air. But the world had other things in store for us. Lifestyle changes. Drastic ones for hordes of people. For me, it was a test of maintaining one’s equanimity in the midst of the fear, uncertainty and confusion and the changes that… Read More »
I received the emergency call from my superior. She wanted me to report to the hospital right away although it was my day-off. It’s good my mother was living with us. I didn’t need to scramble for a babysitter. She could watch my 5-year old daughter while I was at work. That’s what she’s doing mostly anyway. We… Read More »
The pandemic is absolutely far from over. COVID-19 is still up, about and around. A breathe of permanent relief will only happen when the deadly virus is gone and aground. ***** Momentarily, all hands are regularly and persistently urged to go back to the basics. Wash hands for at least 20 seconds more often. Help prevent a viral… Read More »
Trivia: One year and five months from now, I’ll turn 80 on my birthday. I can’t help but remenisce some awesome memories of the Alip clan. My father the late Mauricio Alip and his sibling Dr. Eufronio Alip were both professors at the University of Santo Thomas and San Beda College. My uncle served as presidential adviser for… Read More »