I remember when I was a sub-teener trying to get into the Sampaguita gate entrance and had to crane my neck to catch a gimpse of Bobby Vasquez!   He was the newest discovery, sort of a rebel-without-a-cause James Deanish and each time I heard the song Bobby Bobby Bobby (by Joanne Campbell), I swooned thinking it was… Read More »

Is CHARO filming in South Africa?

Kudos to Angeline Q and K Brosas! When I first heard that K Brosas and Angeline Quinto were coming to town as a team, I wondered what would they do together to captivate the Torontonians.  Darren Espanto and Jonas had recently performed and I was among those who said this was fantastic and I wished they had played… Read More »

30 SOLID GOLD YEARS of MFFC! IS HAWAII FIVE O STILL RATING?

The MFFC  (Markham Federation Filipino Canadians) just marked its 30th anniversary last Nov 1st.  Did you say 30 years?! Yes, three decades. Sounds ancient? But naaah, it is the definition of being rock solid.  In a place peopled by varied races, here’s an org that seems to marinate in constant stimulation of achievements. The respected group is gifted… Read More »

What makes a stellar concert?

 What makes a stellar concert? Toronto gets exciting any season of the year when favorite concerts happen.  Still being talked about is the latest favorite – the PAIR OF ACES which headlined Darren Espanto and Jona.  Honestly I expected a good show – but surprise! Turned out to be not good but EXCELLENTLY decibels higher – this concert… Read More »