As I write this piece, messages of consolation and grief have been flooding the online site of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila because of the recent death of three alumni, Rey Galvez, Rolly Luanzon, and  Linda Bunag. They all belonged to the ‘71 First Batch of students who started studying at PLM in 1967.  The death of… Read More »

Despite the fame, glamour and prestige brought about by the recent 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, the revival of the song “If You Love Me or the original French version  Hymn of Love, as sung by Celine Dion, made the Games doubly memorable. After all the gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded to the winners of the various… Read More »

With the increasing cost of printing these days, it becomes a real challenge for our Pinoy publishers to publish community papers that will keep our Kababayans informed about what’s happening in their locality. The costs of the papers, ink, and labour keep increasing; the only option left to these paper owners is to appeal to local businesses owned… Read More »

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 »

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” 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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »