For 2012, we are pleased to announce that our BALITA Editor and Publisher, Ruben Cusipag, is moving on as Editor and Publisher Emeritus, and that I finally received the nod to have full control of the paper as its new editor and publisher. We also welcome Ruben’s old media comrade , a well-known video and print journalist, Romy… Read More »
When it comes to malapropism, karaoke, and just being fun, Pinoys are king. No wonder “it’s more fun in the Philippines,” the Department of Tourism declares, — copy or not. Yes, call it whatever you want but Pinoys have always the knack for turning an otherwise situation to fun as well as the absurd; sometimes to the over… Read More »
“It’s more fun in the Philippines.” Don’t you believe it? Of course, you do! Of course, I do! As a Filipino who has missed all the fun in the Philippines after 20 years of living outside the country, I can truly say “It’s more fun in the Philippines!” “It’s more fun in the Philippines.” The slogan, which was… Read More »
It has become obvious that President Benigno S. Aquino III is hell bent on removing Renato Corona as chief justice of the Supreme Court. He has thrown caution and statesmanship to the wind, and continues to aggressively push for Corona’s impeachment. With a few more days before the impeachment trial of the Chief Justice in the Senate, both… Read More »
MANILA Philippine President Benigno Aquino’s “business-not-as-usual” stance is discombobulating many of us here, especially those who had become so used to the transactional style of doing business before. As a consequence, there is a lot of resistance. PNoy (the President’s media nickname) came on the scene with a gang-busters attitude. Armed with an overwhelming electoral mandate from the… Read More »
HELLO PO, TORONTO! ‘LACKLUSTER’ was a favorite word of economic experts in describing the country’s economic movement during the year 2011. Other more critical groups use the word ‘DISMAL’. Opo, tama po yata sila dahil di nga gaanong napagtagumpayan ng Aquino administration ang pamamahala ng ating ekonomiya for the year just past. The 3.6% economic growth rate for… Read More »
In the Chinese Zodiac calendar, 2012 is the Year of the Dragon, a very special year. It is said that more than 4,000 years ago, tribes in China had animal emblems. The two large tribes unified and chose the dragon as their symbol. Their descendants became the Han Chinese today. In Chinese astrology, the dragon – which is… Read More »
Because of the number of activities lined up for the year, Fiesta is again recruiting new dancers for training. We have a new choreography and list of newly researched dances from the Philippines and need execution for our repertoire for 2012. Dancers are needed for all levels from Junior (6 years old), Intermediate to the most seniors. Rehearsals… Read More »
Some 200 years ago when it was brought to Manila by Augustinian Recollect Friars on May 31, 1606, the statue or image of the Black Nazarene, also known as the Black Christ, continue to attract millions of devotees. The Quiapo Basilica, the seat of the much revered statue was once again teeming with unprecedented numbers of devotees. According… Read More »
CHICAGO (jGLi) – A decision by the United States Supreme Court last month, staying the deportation of a Filipino immigrant convicted of voluntary manslaughter, could slow down the deportation of nearly 393,000 people in the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30, half of whom were considered criminals. Joel Judulang, 45, of Los Angeles, California, was ordered released from… Read More »