Money Remittance is lifeline support

Wherever we are away from our families back home, we always think about them. We remain part of their lives, and whatever good life we are experiencing abroad, we want to share those blessings with the families we’ve left behind. It’s part of the culture; it’s a family-centred existence in our home country. Our family comes first in… Read More »

Protecting Biggest Life Investment– Your Homes

Being on the board of directors to help manage these multi-million condominiums and townhouses around the Toronto area is a serious matter.  Running these complexes and cooperating with private property management is the only way to protect homeowners’ most significant life investments—their Homes. We, the former board of directors in one of the biggest townhouses in Toronto, recently… Read More »

“The case of ‘missing street’ in Quezon City”

“The case of ‘missing street’ in Quezon City” By Willie Jose The above title is more than about a missing street; it’s the story of a simple farmer and an ordinary, hardworking housewife who generously gave their utmost—in their little way—to help their small barangay in Quezon City. In recognition of the commendable generosity of this couple, in… Read More »

Ah, Basta Mahal Kita Araw-Araw

One afternoon, while I was overlooking the lake over at our balcony, I thought of writing about Love—well, in the middle of good weather, the sky is bright, there are no clouds around, a bit of calm wind, and my mind is full of positive thoughts. Writing about Love amid all the bad news we read in the… Read More »

An Alumnus as PLM President, a Wishful Dream?

Now is the time for all of us, alumni of the Pamanstasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, to take the initiative to make the appointment of a PLM alumnus/alumna as the university president a reality. This month’s forthcoming alumni reunion is an opportune time for us to close ranks and keep on appealing, knocking on the corridors of power… Read More »

Our Little Garden at 12th floor Balcony

These days, a wave of excitement about cultivating various plants and vegetables has swept across Canada. Whether in the vast open spaces of land, the cozy backyard gardens, or even the limited confines of balconies, the joy of gardening is palpable. Even more empowering is that the tools for this green revolution are readily available–anyone can find seeds,… Read More »

Toronto Coffee Culture is Unique

Our Toronto’s coffee culture is unique. We deeply love this beverage and savour it at any place and time of the day.  Most of us cherish the ritual of starting our day with a steaming cup of coffee and contemplating the day ahead. Coffee catalyzes our social interactions, whether casual chat with family, friends, or neighbours over a… Read More »

Fear of Dentist

Fear of seeing a dentist is common to all people.  Back then, when dentists used those huge and intimidating instruments—big syringes with long needles—and the earsplitting sound of tooth drills—this so-called Dentophobia was understandable in one way or another. The funny thing is that one morning, while I was having breakfast, I sensed something hard in my mouth;… Read More »

Let’s Join the Clean Toronto Together Campaign

Let’s join and give our hands in the “Clean Toronto Together” campaign. The City of Toronto’s annual Spring Cleanup scheduled from April 19 to 22 this year is a commendable undertaking considering its impact on our community and its environs. Our families, friends, and neighbours can do our part to help clean up litter in parks, beaches, streets,… Read More »

Pinoys’ Survival Instinct

Life in Canada is both enjoyable and anxiety-filled existence. For Filipinos, it’s a kind of family-centered living; we will do everything for our family.  We go to work, go home, sleep and work again. In short, our life revolves around our families.  Our survival instinct always comes into play when our family’s welfare is at stake. Most of… Read More »