Category Archives: Editorial

Recalling an Amazing Midsummer of 2018

For 17 University of Santo Tomas-Education High School Class of 1970 members and 14 of their spouses and family, the pre-pandemic midsummer of 2018 – from August 17 to 19 – was special. Many of them may have not seen each other for over four decades, but the hugs and handshakes were still as warm and welcoming as… Read More »

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Thank GOD it didn’t rain on our parade!!!  Weather was predicted to be 90% rain on Sunday, and possibly a storm (July 24) and maybe a few showers the day before (July 23)…FUN PHILIPPINES is so grateful the sun happily came out both days, with just a little bit of dark clouds hovering late Sunday afternoon.   The huge… Read More »

Centre for Independent Living: Your Support Is Needed

People with disabilities make up a growing proportion of the Canadian’s aging population. Over three million Canadians are with disability and more than two million families provides day-to-day support for a family member with a disability. However, many still face and experience significant barriers to living in a more inclusive and accessible community. Alarmingly, people with disabilities are… Read More »

The myth of the Yamashita and Tallano gold

RIGHT AFTER Ferdinand Marcos Sr. was ousted from power and sent to exile in Hawaii, he began plotting his return.  And he almost succeeded.   In 1987, Marcos planned to travel by boat and land in his home province of Ilocos Norte where he’ll be met by 10,000 of his Ilocano supporters.  But two Americans, business consultant Robert Chastain… Read More »

Huntahan sa Umpukan

Kabayan, kumusta? Bago ka magpadala ng anupaman, ibig kitang pasalamatan sa iyong walang sawang paninindigan, pagtataguyod at pagpapalawig sa sariling atin — ang wikang Filipino, mga pinagpipitaganang kaugalian, pinagyayamang kultura’t dinadakilang tradisyon, at pinagmamalaking pamayanan ng pinagmulatang ngiti’t kagandahang asal.  Ika-12 ng Hunyo, ika-124 na anibersaryo ng Araw ng Kasarinlan ng Pilipinas. Sa saliw ng Lupang Hinirang, masigla’t… Read More »

Why did Bongbong abolish PACC?

ON DAY ONE of his presidency, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 1, which was to abolish the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) as well as the Office of Secretary.  Marcos’ reason for the abolition was to achieve “simplicity, economy, and efficiency.” In his EO, Marcos stated that to achieve “simplicity, economy, and efficiency” in… Read More »

What is Schizophrenia?

Schizophrenia is a serious mental illness that affects the way a person understands and interact with his or her surroundings. People with schizophrenia experience problems concentrating, communicating, or taking part in their daily routine. Schizophrenics may experience breaks from reality called psychosis. These could be hallucinations or delusions. Some may experience changes in mood, motivation, and the ability… Read More »

FRONT ROW

We are totally immersed into this summer!  Enjoying a deep dive into simultaneous set of events this July and August of 2022, I can only thank my vibrant friends (the authentic power women)  like Rosary Escano whose network spells fun, Janet Lim’s brand of involvement that doesn’t stop in her kitchen’s perfect creations of empanadas and sans rival… Read More »

Should Trump be prosecuted?

WATCHING THE PUBLIC HEARINGS of the January 6th Select Committee makes one wonder: Why is Trump not being prosecuted in spite of the various damaging testimonies given by witnesses?  And by all accounts, why is Attorney General Merrick Garland hesitant to indict Trump for witness tampering and other serious crimes?  And without Garland’s indictment, Trump will remain scot-free.… Read More »