LONDON BRIDGE IS DOWN

I suppose it is safe for me to surmise that most of you readers understand what this phrase means. It is the code phrase used to convey to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom the passing on of the Queen Elizabeth II, and thus set the plan into motion. The plan refers to “Operation London Bridge”, the… Read More »

This and That

Where were you when the Rogers outage happened July 8? It was an awakening experience for one who just takes for granted that the internet is always there for you just as one is sure as rain that the sun rises every morning. Well, on that day, the all mighty internet was nowhere to be found. At least… Read More »

Happy Canada Day!! Maligayang Araw ng Canada!!!

Among the interesting things I have learned about Canada— I just found out that the possible origin of the name “Canada” comes from the Huron-Iroquois word “kanata”, which means “village” or “settlement”. In the early 16th century, the French explorer Jacques Cartier was told by some Aboriginal guides, about the route to “kanata”, referring to the site of… Read More »

This & That

Dugong Pilipino ka ba?   If you are, do yourself a favor. Refresh your mind about one Filipino who sacrificed his life for his country – Dr. Jose Rizal. The Knights of Rizal Central Canada Region is presenting a 2-part Television Special on OMNI TV titled DR. JOSE RIZAL, THEN AND NOW with the following broadcast schedule:      Part… Read More »

AWAT NA!

I just read a post online of a quote from the German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer                      “All truth passes through three stages.                       First, it is ridiculed.                       Second, it is violently opposed.                      Third, it is accepted as being self-evident.” Doesn’t it remind you of something happening back home, which, of course, is also reverberating around the world, especially in the… Read More »

Jose Rizal and Being Asian

My weeks (months?) of crash researching on Dr. Jose Rizal, the national hero of the Philippines, has not been for nought.  Aside from providing a rich source of material for the Knights of Rizal Central Canada upcoming television special on OMNI Television on June 19, 2022, which I am writing, it gave me a wonderful opportunity to really… Read More »

This & That

Kudos to our very own Dr. Patrick Alcedo, Chairman of the Dance Department, York University, and multi-awarded film maker. Another feather in his already-crowded cap is in the offing. He just left for Manila for the awarding of the Pamana ng Pilipino Presidential Award, our good friend being one of the fifty-six (56) distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos… Read More »

Salamat naman!

For the first time this morning (after maybe over 6 or more months?) birds were heard chirping again in the garden. After all these talks of nuclear war and conflict, it’s a relief to still be alive and hear nature singing their song. Going through life one day at a time is a credo that keeps me calm… Read More »

Break muna tayo!

If you need a break from all the maddening news around, (I know I do. We thought our troubles were over with covid subsiding after 2 long years. Nope. Fat chance.) let me, at least,  recommend some new (and not so new) videos online and on popular streaming sites. First on my list is a thoroughly delightful, funny… Read More »