At about this time last year, there were talks of a plot to impeach Chief Justice Renato Puno over the non-promulgation of a supposed en banc decision of the high court dated July 15, 2008 upholding the disqualification of Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (First District, Negros Oriental) allegedly because she was not a Filipino citizen. One of the litigants,… Read More »
CHICAGO, Illinois (JGLi) – I first run across the name Cerge Remonde when I read his bylines as correspondent of Manila Bulletin in the early eighties. Like, Mr. Remonde, I was also with the Bulletin, then, as a police reporter. I never imagined that I would meet him for the first time in 2005 or about 20 years… Read More »
Rig driving was a way of life among Pinoy during the pre-war in Manila. And Tondo was the main venue of these rig operators in the city. The “cochero”or rig drivers during those years were referred to as “king of the road” as rigs out numbered the motor vehicles on the road, and the voting power… Read More »
Many Filipino-Canadian organizations are good fund raisers. In fact, at the drop of a hat they could hold events..Concerts, dinner-dances or raffles and come up with thousands of dollars for their recipients, real or imagined. Now, let’s see if we could use their expertise in the current efforts to rehabilitate earthquake-stricken Haiti. Let’s repay the kindness of the… Read More »
Lately, we’ve read and heard many discomforting news — death and destruction after Haiti’s unimaginable earthquake, endless war in the Middle East, political intrigue at home and around the globe, assault and robbery in our neighborhood, and many more. After being bombarded with negativism and horrific stories, how can we stay positive? Set a Positivity Rule… Read More »
New LCP legislation, not for everyone By Faye Arellano While waiting for the final word on the new changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program (LCP), hopes may have been dashed for thousands of caregivers who have been excluded from the benefit of the Juana Tejada Law. Touted as the first proposed change to the LCP, the Juana… Read More »
Following the Chinese belief in celebrating their New Year really does not conflict with the belief we grew up with, it even enhances and expands our belief system as well. The Chinese New Year is fast approaching and it is time to celebrate! Let’s be one with them. AVV210 It is Year of the Metal Tiger.… Read More »
Some Filipino businessmen call it the “lost decade,” the first 10 years of the third millennium that was characterized by scandals, graft and corruption, political violence and intense political divisiveness that, in turn, resulted in lost opportunities for them and more difficult conditions for the Filipino people. It was a decade ushered in by hope and… Read More »
Bert came from a small town in Central Luzon. He finished high school in his hometown and well above the middle of his class. Although somewhat introverted, he was definitely not a loner for he enjoyed group activities. His good grades in math and science prompted him to pursue engineering in college. The job he got… Read More »
According to most accounts, the rigging of the 2004 and 2007 elections — which resulted in the election of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and the 12-0 sweep of the administration’s senatorial slate in Mindanao — was the work of the “Garci boys.” In 2005, wiretapped conversations — the “Hello Garci” tapes — between Gloria and Virgilio “Garci” Garcillano… Read More »