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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
On September 7, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law the so-called “heartbeat law” (SB8). Immediately it unleashed a maelstrom of protests from women’s groups, who criticized the ban as early as six weeks into pregnancy. After six weeks, the new law doesn’t allow abortions even in the case of rape or incest; however, it makes an exception if… Read More »
IT will be remembered several years ago when the Philippine Independence Day Council, the darling of the Filipinos, conceded as the main umbrella for every organization and interest group in the community, it enjoyed the honour as the focal point for unity among us. Then one year PIDC had a press conference saying they were penniless and struggling.… Read More »
Asked why Canadians played so well in the US Open, Olympian and rising tennis star Leylah Annie Fernandez replied: “I would say it’s the maple syrup.” Cheering for Montreal-born Félix Auger-Aliassime then seeking for a semi-finals berth, Leylah told media: “I’m going to give him a huge jar of maple syrup.” Throwback. Vasek Pospisil, a great Canadian tennister… Read More »
When President Joe Biden ordered the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, it caught the country by surprise – shocked to say the least! The American people weren’t prepared for it. It’s a retreat of great proportion. Not even a shot was fired! Yet, the Taliban – with its ragtag army –entered Kabul triumphantly after 11 days. But as soon as Biden… Read More »
Soon, autumn will be upon us. This is my favorite season. The temperature is just right – not too hot and not too cold. Also, it seems that during the fall season, I find it conducive to reflection and for cooler and calmer heads to prevail. For many of us, it is also time to repot plants for… Read More »