Category Archives: Editorial

La Coutts

 La Coutts Toronto  was a corporate sponsor at the 13th Edition of the International Fashion Encounter, held at Mercedes Benz Downtown Toronto on September 22n.  We were there to witness the glorious merger of local & international designers to complete the International Fashion Encounter.    “LA COUTTS TORONTO is committed to pushing the boundaries of fashion and redefining… Read More »

Save the Wildflowers

Wildflowers play an important role in our ecosystems. Not only they beautify our surroundings, but these plants have also a big impact in soil health to pollination, and to us as humans. Pollinators: like bees, insects, and birds, depend on many species of wildflowers for food. In turn, these pollinators help provide our food. In fact, around 75… Read More »

INTRODUCING:  The Sinè Institute

 As I write (Sept 13, 12:45 am), I feel my cheeks damp.  Am crying?  Quietly, yes.  I feel so grateful for the kindness and support of everyone. Our org, The Sinè Institute, will need you all the way as we encourage you to appreciate the Filipino culture and examine the Film industry as a potential career for a… Read More »

THE PEN IS MIGHTIER THAN THE SWORD

These words ring true more than ever today.  These words were first written by the novelist and playwright Edward Bulwer-Lytton in “Cardinal Richelieu”, the historical play he wrote in 1839.  According to Alison Gee of BBC News, there were previous writers who have expressed the same thought earlier, like Robert Burton, in the early 17th century when he… Read More »

RxART Canada: Healing through Art

Art activities and art appreciation has been known to promote healing, reduce stress and anxiety. While more studies are needed to better understand how art therapy impacts our mental and physical health, there is a growing interest in its efficacy for a broad spectrum of health conditions. In a study conducted by Girija Kaimal, et.al. (2016), they found… Read More »

REMEMBERING AMALIA

 Movie Queen AMALIA FUENTES (who left us on Oct 5, 2019) would have turned 83 last August 27.   I will always remember her best candid moments – her being colorful as an interviewee, usually no-holds-barred.  She never spoke the words “off the record” to me but at times she mentioned, “You know me very well and I always… Read More »

Robert n Barbara

 When I heard that Robert Arevalo died (last Aug 10th), I sat down – and for a few minutes I was motionless, tears trying to fall.  Robert was such a good friend, a multi-awarded actor, a big loss to the industry.  But what made me real sad was about him and his now widow, Barbara Perez – their… Read More »

Climate Change: Believe It or Not, It’s Here to Stay

Climate change and global warming are often used interchangeably, but each one has a different meaning. Climate change is a long-term change in the normal weather patterns which defines local, regional, and global climates. Some of the key indicators of climate change may include land and ocean temperatures; rising sea levels; melting of glaciers; and the frequency and… Read More »

SIGN OF THE TIMES?

Something is afoot at the Philippine Consulate General of Toronto.  And it is a welcome change. For the first time (after around 4 or 5 years), there was a real, living, breathing person who answered the phone at the PCGT. I trust that these are changes due to the initiatives of the newly appointed Consul General Angelica C.… Read More »