Category Archives: Editorial

This & That

Succession Season 3 is a must-see if you find the world of power, boardroom politics, obscene wealth, corruption, control and abuse, all rolled into one, is your cup of tea. If one could concoct a drink with the essences of all of the above, that nuclear-bomb of a drink would be a sure elixir to the world of… Read More »

Shortages causing economic hemorrhage

ON OCTOBER 13, 2021, President Joe Biden brought together power brokers from ports, unions, and big business from across the nation to address shipping, labor, and warehousing problems in the U.S. supply chain. He then announced new around-the-clock – 24/7 – port operations in Los Angeles. Biden brought representatives of the business sector to develop ways and means to… Read More »

Sabi ni Mang Kulas

Quoting a social media meme: My therapist told me to “write letters to the people you hate and then burn them.” Did that, but now I don’t know what to do with the letters. ***** Mang Kulas says: Bad ang mag-ambisyong tirisin si Boy Surot (Sir Philip M’s cartoon creation). Nais mong gumanti sa mga taong toxic? Isulong… Read More »

Missed Something

Laughter is the best medicine, so they say. Pets and plants ease pain too, if I may. But best of all is shared humour with family and friends to brighten any gloomy day.  ***** Surfing the Net, I came across an interesting and exciting post, as quoted below. “Two vacations a month apart! Works well. Vacation mandates! Bull’s… Read More »

The Philippine political circus begins

As expected, the 2022 Philippine presidential election will be one of the most – if not the most – interesting elections in the Philippines. It is a political alchemy of various personalities that includes a former boxing great, the heir of the late dictator, a colorful Manila mayor, two former national police chiefs, and the widow of an assassinated… Read More »

I Like RP Politics

Nope. Kung walang himala, wala ring same old, same old. (Kalabaw lang daw ang tumatanda.) Each day is a new day, my friend. Gumising, ngumiti at pasalamatan ang Diyos for the wake-up. Open your eyes to your only chance to capture every moment and make your new day the best you have ever lived. Greet the world with… Read More »

Mental Health for Young People

Young people aged 15 to 24 are more likely or vulnerable to experience mental illness or substance use disorder than any other age group. According to Youth Mental Health Canada, an estimated 1.2 million children and youth in Canada are affected by mental illness—yet less than 20 per cent will receive appropriate treatment. By age 25, approximately 20… Read More »

RECHIE VALDEZ: POWER WOMAN!

Kalayaan Hall was swarmed by rabid devotees last Sept 26 to cheer Rechie Valdez who made history as the first elected Filipina woman  to sit in the House of Commons.   Bravo to this lady who seems to work well under pressure with unbridled vitality marching to the beat of her own drum.   (With good friend Janet… Read More »

This & That

If you have not seen Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings in the big screen yet, I strongly recommend that you do. While watching the eponymous movie,  I realized how much I missed watching a movie in person in a physical theatre.  And Shang-Chi is meant to be seen on the big screen, no doubt. That… Read More »

Volunteer at Safehaven

Safehaven is a home – a refuge for vulnerable populations living with disabilities and medical complexities. They deliver respite and residential care that not only exceeds medical standards, but is non-institutional and fun. Safehaven’s commitment to care for vulnerable populations living with medically complex needs requires extreme diligence and precision at the best of times. Thanks to their… Read More »