Bring out the popcorn and snuggle down in your favorite seat and watch with bated breath as our dirty political landscape unravels. It’s perhaps the creepiest dark comedy you’ll ever see, even better than the edge-of-your-seat political dramas on your television. “House of Cards” pales in comparison and even the web of corruption and political turmoil in the brilliant “The… Read More »
Patis Tito Garden Café, San Pablo, Laguna. In my last trip to our home country late last year, I was truly grateful for the chance to visit 2 outstanding places in the outskirts of Manila which gave me a deep, moving sense of my roots. Thanks to a good friend of ours Benjang Alvendia. Perhaps, it was just… Read More »
BY TONY ANTONIO Filipino-American stand-up comedian Jo Koy has been criticized for his not-so-funny jokes when he was the host of the recent Globe Awards in Hollywood. His jokes were described as “flat” or drawing “icy reception.” I watched the Golden Globe awards, and I, too, did not laugh or even chuckle at Koy’s opening monologue. There was… Read More »
Venture-funded entrepreneurs taking advantage of the Internet’s ability to offer subscriptions and the ease of signing up and auto-paying are launching subscription-based companies in droves, resulting in the subscription economy, which grew dramatically during the pandemic. Let’s look at the ultimate subscription service that wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the Internet: Netflix. You probably remember Blockbuster, the… Read More »
Damn! Last week, while giving spare change to a homeless person, I forgot to take a selfie. Who knows how many likes I would have received on Instagram! For some reason, no one was videotaping me as I was delivering a food donation to my local food bank. I would have loved to post such a video on… Read More »
Kababayans gathered at the monument of Dr. Jose Rizal on December 30, 2023 to commemorate the 127th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippine National Hero. Dr. Jose Rizal was honored in a solemn ceremony with wreath-laying by various community groups at the Luneta Gardens where the Jose Rizal Monument in Markham, Ontario stands, in the event organized by… Read More »
Storytelling is one of the most creative and effective ways to convey messages, emotions, and ideas to others. Storytelling is a craft and considered a form of art; it is acquired and learned over time. However, it is very rare to master it off the cuff. It takes years of practice, honing the craft. It is an important… Read More »
2023 is officially a wrap! For those starting 2024 as a job seeker, I suggest prioritizing and focusing on the following: “Communication, the human connection, is the key to personal and career success.” —Paul J. Meyer, self-improvement industry pioneer. Make constantly developing your communication skills a priority. Nothing makes you more powerful than being literate and articulate. Your… Read More »
With Integrity, Peace Is Achievable The Holiday Season can evoke nostalgia on everyone. The season can bring fond memories of loved ones long gone and of happy times spent together. It is like a magic blanket that relives those moments all over again, reuniting families. This year despite all the rough and tumble in life that I have… Read More »
There is no way to predict what 2024 will bring except that your life will continue. It is entirely up to you how your life continues. The Question: Do you want to be like most people and be the same person next year as you are today, or come next December, feel you have stretched yourself and are closer… Read More »