The MFFC (Markham Federation Filipino Canadians) just marked its 30th anniversary last Nov 1st. Did you say 30 years?! Yes, three decades. Sounds ancient? But naaah, it is the definition of being rock solid. In a place peopled by varied races, here’s an org that seems to marinate in constant stimulation of achievements. The respected group is gifted… Read More »
Voters in all 25 electoral ridings in Toronto have spoken and have painted Canada’s premier city red – cautiously, conscientiously and convincingly. Way beyond reasonable doubt, the resounding cry is, was and ever shall be “Let’s Go, Raptors!” ***** Just like the Raptors, champions and winners are subject to greater expectations. Congratulations! You have won in your riding.… Read More »
What makes a stellar concert? Toronto gets exciting any season of the year when favorite concerts happen. Still being talked about is the latest favorite – the PAIR OF ACES which headlined Darren Espanto and Jona. Honestly I expected a good show – but surprise! Turned out to be not good but EXCELLENTLY decibels higher – this concert… Read More »
Say what?!! Autumn has quietly set in? Oh, for the love of my arthritic knees! Jointly, all that we — members of Seniors Aging Gracefully (forget the acronym, please) like me — could do is to hang on to our incessant cold night ramblings, highly-anticipated post-winter musings and much-expected pre-summer day dreams. What else is new, anyways? Winter… Read More »
Bianca Vanessa Andreescu deserves the praise and adulation of a grateful Canadian nation. At the age of 19, Bianca has achieved a feat no other Canadian professional tennis player had done since 1969, when Faye Urban won a major tournament. She defeated tennis queen Serena Williams, who was out to fight for a 24th US Open title, on… Read More »
Of course, everyone now is talking about the new boxoffice queen – KATHRYN BERNARDO. As analysts say, Kathryn Bernardo is the first and only Filipina actress who breached the 800-Million mark for two movies. One was last 2018 for The Hows of Us and the other one is Hello Love Goodbye for this year 2019. But her… Read More »
Kuya Badong: “Give the devil an inch; he’d want to be a ruler.” Kabesang Betong: “Ibaon ang problema. Bigyan na natin ng anim na ruler!” ***** Tandang Andoy: “An idle mind is a devil’s factory.” Tatay Kaloy: “Kaya pala ang taas ng employment rate ng mga zombie.” Tandang Andoy: “For clarity, I said idle mind.” Tatay Kaloy: “Just… Read More »
Napag-uusapan lang: Ingkong Tasyo: “Bakit hila-hila mo ‘yang sinulid?” Aling Pacing: “Sige nga, itulak mo.” ***** “Do the right thing,” so it is always advised. Quite a truism among many people struggling with sense and sensibilities, doing the right thing seems to be the most plausible cliche oft-said to feel blameless and detached until proven otherwise. An advice-seeking… Read More »
Napag-usapan lang po:Impong Tasyo: “What’s your take on the San Andreas Fault?”Lolo Bastian: “He should apologize.”Tiyo Pacing: “Say, what?”Lolo Bastian: “And promise not to do it again.”Tandang Imo: “Excuse me, I’m sorry.”Lolo Bastian: “Not you. San Andreas!”Kabesang Betong: “Kawawang San Andreas. Napagbintangan na naman.”*****Sa tutuo lang, ito naman kasing si Tata Mulong, isiningit pa sa usapan ang mga… Read More »
Bet ‘ya! It is summer, isn’t it? While an overhead cloud or an occasional drizzle is cool, we still cherish the ideal bright sunny day that begins before the rooster crows and extends way past a health buff’s bedtime. In between the alpha and the omega, how about setting aside – for a while – great memories of… Read More »