A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of Congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision from being made on the proposed legislative action. It is a procedural strategy in which a senator speaks — or threatens to speak — for hours to delay efforts… Read More »
Financial literacy has been increasingly recognized as an important life skill in many societies. Not only is financial literacy important to individuals and families, but having adequate knowledge, financial awareness, skills and good spending habits can help people make better financial decisions and manage money better than those without these skills. According to the Financial Consumer Agency of… Read More »
It’s been six months since he left the White House in disgrace and ex-president Donald Trump continues to plan for his comeback to the White House. Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Trump will be reinstated as president in August. It all began when Mike Lindell – the pillow guy – said publicly that Trump would be back to… Read More »
As soon as the ashy mist of a conversational tit for tat clears, another one bites the dust at maiiwang tulala. Take this. Para bang tinanong ka ng kasalubong mo: “Pare, saan ka?” Yamot pa siya kung ang reply ay “Nandito.” ‘Di ba? Totoo naman na narito kung wala roon. Hmmpp. Or this: May bitbit kang towel, soap… Read More »
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada continues to be a safe and welcoming destination for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Immigration continues to be the government’s top priority program as it serves as one of the major drivers of the country’s economic growth, and it will remain so in the future. Newcomers and immigrants bring their culture, but also… Read More »
Bumped into Sir Chief (Richard Yap) in one of my recent virtual gabfests. Yes, he’s busy now with his new teleserye I Left My Heart in Sorsogon with GMA. And how does he divide his time between his business and showbiz? “The restaurants have had a tough year with all the lockdowns, but we have learned to adjust and… Read More »
When hunger hit the poor, the Tulong Anakpawis (Help the Toiling Masses) together with another organization, Sagip Kanayunan (Relief Countryside), went into action. They formed community pantries in the areas that needed the most help. And in each location, they put up the sign, “Magbigay ayon sa kakayahan, kumuha batay sa pangangailangan,” which translates to “Give what you… Read More »
Waking up to a new day is a second chance to choose the best path, do what is good and be what is right. Hello, July! Hello, summer! Hello, people of the True North. Let’s have a toast! ***** Lately, sports fever drew fans to bars, patios and bubbly wells. The outdoor summer thirst is quenched. Good! As… Read More »
If anyone watched the Television Special of the Filipino Heritage Council of Canada last Sunday dubbed “Filipino Canadians Celebrate Canada: Isang Pagdiriwang”, last Sunday June 27 on OMNI TV and/or the repeat airing of the TV Special last Tuesday, June 29, unmissable was the touching video created by 2 TCDSB kindergarten teachers Mei Wareham and Leanne Oca with… Read More »
Barely a year to the 2022 presidential election, the field is getting crowded. And money is not a problem for the top three undeclared contenders. They’re all super rich. But how they will fight it out is a subject of much speculation. They’re all expected to slug it out in the open once the campaign season starts. That’s… Read More »