“Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.” (First line of Desiderata, Max Ehrmann) ***** When the phone rings and an annoying caller ID reads Unknown Name, Private Name and anything of that sort, the call will definitely deserve a “no reply” and, sometimes, two unprintable words. I respect the… Read More »
According to the United Nations, around 50 million metric tons of electronic products are discarded every year. This weight is nearly equivalent to over 4,000 Eiffel towers. Electronic waste or E-waste is considered as the world’s fastest growing waste stream and the amount is expected to increase by over 1.1 million metric tons unless the trend is reversed.… Read More »
2 hours before Jaya and Jay-R’s concert last Saturday (Oct 22) at TD Pavilion, I did not have a ticket yet. But radio personality Ryan Orlanda who’s identified with singing celebs called me, “You have 2 tickets from me! Ikaw pa!” So I went! The last time I watched Jaya was 2017 here in Toronto, when she came… Read More »
For the past five months, my social media radar has included the mayoral and council candidates running in the upcoming Monday, October 24th, Toronto election. As I write this, there are less than three days left for candidates to explain why Toronto would be better off with them as mayor or on the city council. In this day… Read More »
As more people get better education in the Philippines, the literacy rate has improved. Between 2010 and 2021, the literacy rate in the Philippines increased by 1.4 percent, and it reached 99.27% in 2021. The ability to read and write indicates potential intellectual development and this is paramount to the society’s economic and socio-cultural advancement as well. However,… Read More »
On October 27 Dear CHARO turns 67. Countless memories, maybe more than a million thoughts rush into my mind. All about this one super woman. Our DEAR CHARO. In 1976, the day after Charo won Baron Travel Girl, she got a surprise call. Charo didn’t recognize his voice but she knew his name. Instantly. “Congratulations, Charo,” the voice… Read More »
“I support,” is an honest statement. “I will” is not always an honest statement, but it gets votes. A few days back, mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa (@Penalosa_G) tweeted, “Stop Tory/Ford from giving away PUBLIC Ontario Place to spa/waterpark tall building. Since 2018 Ford/Tory announced ‘amusement destination’ & he has supported it! The way to keep it as a… Read More »
Matamlay ang hangin, may kilya ang boka-boka. Tsubibo’y umiikot, payaso’y ‘di na nakatutuwa. Buktot at sukdulang nakinabang sa kasalanan Pati asin ng salat ay inihanda sa sabsaban. ***** ‘Ika nga: “The sin of the father is not the sin of the son.” Patutsada: “Like father, like son.” Whatever, it is what it is; tanggalin ang kaliskis. ***** I… Read More »
One of our good friends from the Philippines, columnist of Vera Files, Ellen Tordesillas wrote in her column that … The truth does not die and has a way to come up no matter how long it has been. I totally agree- Truth is absolute and nobody can change or bend it It gets me thinking of… Read More »
As I write this piece on my trusty computer, the first order of the day today, the 2nd Monday of October, is to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is for us to be thankful for what one has and the blessings received the previous year. I feel that it is also a celebration of the gathering of members of the… Read More »