There is a bitter irony in Philippine President Gloria M. Arroyo. She ascended the presidency, or shall we say it was handed to her on a silver platter in 2001 in a milder version of People’s Power (EDSA revolt) when a group of elitist politicians, religious, military leaders and other mish-mash of society masterminded the ouster of then… Read More »
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, the beneficiary of the second People Power, last Sunday played again the role of the ungrateful daughter of EDSA when she said that the world would condemn a third EDSA. “The world embraced EDSA 1 in 1986. The world tolerated EDSA 2 in 2001. The world will not forgive an EDSA 3 but will instead… Read More »
Ito ang aking dinanas may mga ilang araw na kaya nga heto at inihahabol ang aking article to meet Ms. Tess’ deadline. Ilang oras na lang kasi at di na nya tatanggapin ang isasubmit kong artikulo for March 1 to 16 issue. Hiya syempre ako sa kanya dahil niluhuran ko pa mismo sa email ang pagbibigay nya sa… Read More »
With all these talks of recession, of global economic crisis, of failing banks and creeping foreclosures, of unpaid credit card debts, of mounting monthly bills, how can you stay motivated? How can you maintain your momentum when under extreme pressure? When the world is full of negativity and helplessness, how can you remain calm and keep your desires… Read More »
No matter how long we have lived outside the Philippines, no matter how much we have achieved and no matter how much some of us may deny it. The Filipino in us will always be there. Some of us take every opportunity that we have to go back whenever we can. We save and try to accumulate our… Read More »
Half a century ago marketing consultant, James Vicary, pulled a hoax on the American people as a way to promote his advertising agency. He reported that he flashed the words “Drink Coca-Cola” and “Eat popcorn” on the screen for a millisecond during a movie in a theater, and caused large numbers of people to visit the concession stand.… Read More »
“Mike, wake up! You’re daydreaming again!” My best friend in childhood used to accuse me of daydreaming. I’d just laugh each time he would lead me back from my fantasy land to reality. Everyone daydreams. But while others are preoccupied with the miseries of current realities, some dream about what could become, about the magical tomorrow. By visualizing… Read More »
At nagpakasenti na nga itong mga kapitbahay ko nang malaman na ako’y nakikisulat sa Dyaryo BALITA. Si Joy, bunso namin ay naglagalag din nang ilang panahon diyan mismo sa Toronto dalaga pa siya about 20 years ago yata. Naalala pa raw nya ang mga friends na sina Jude and Aida Villarosa ng Goodwill store ( my sister and… Read More »
Education officials in the Philippines had another not-so-bright idea last week on how to improve the standard of education in the country. This time, the Commission on Higher Education, initially endorsed by the Presidential Task Force for Education, wanted a five-year schedule for several college courses, such as education, accounting, nursing, physical therapy and occupational therapy. In 2004,… Read More »
When communication between couple fails, anything happens. Conflict, argument, break-up, and worse divorce happen in a short period. I have seen it in my practice. Miscommunication has often been an easy passport to emotional turmoil and chaotic existence. What are some ways to communicate so your partner will listen? Set understanding as the main goal When dealing with… Read More »