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 »
June is Seniors Month in Ontario. This year’s theme is “Stay safe, active and connected”. As a way to recognize the older adults and the contributions they made in communities across Ontario, many non-profit organizations have been taking initiatives to promote awareness about the many ways to support our seniors. Society of Sharing: Inner-City Volunteers is one of… Read More »
In the first five months of 2021, more than 7,500 Americans died from gun violence. Why? What’s causing the pandemic on gun violence? Gun control advocates say that background checks are not effective. Gun ownership advocates insist that guns don’t kill; it’s the people that kill people, which is convoluted logic. But according to a gun control advocacy… Read More »
For Filipino Canadians, and over 800,000 others like us. the celebration (albeit more subdued than pre-covid days ) of June as Filipino Heritage Month comes at a glorious time of the year – spring! The perfect time for new beginnings, a fresh start. A change which sometimes requires a paradigm shift which many people are resistant to. What… Read More »
Impong Kulas opines: “Ang kasal ay katulad din pala ng pandemic. Hindi biro.” “For richer or for poorer in whatever whichever, either one lives happily ever after or go social distancing.” ***** Joyfully saying “I do” and vowing “to love, to hold and to cherish” are indelible relationship commitments. Welcoming the ‘reopening’ on June 11 shows that life… Read More »
Packed and ready to go! See you soon? Whatever, let me bid you goodbye, fare thee well, bon voyage, adieu, adios, auf wiedersehen, paalam so on and so forth. Why do I have to go through this ritual every time a strong man picks up the balikbayan box? ***** Hopefully, the surreal release from caged boredom will come.… Read More »