Category Archives: General

Protecting Biggest Life Investment– Your Homes

Being on the board of directors to help manage these multi-million condominiums and townhouses around the Toronto area is a serious matter.  Running these complexes and cooperating with private property management is the only way to protect homeowners’ most significant life investments—their Homes. We, the former board of directors in one of the biggest townhouses in Toronto, recently… Read More »

“The case of ‘missing street’ in Quezon City”

“The case of ‘missing street’ in Quezon City” By Willie Jose The above title is more than about a missing street; it’s the story of a simple farmer and an ordinary, hardworking housewife who generously gave their utmost—in their little way—to help their small barangay in Quezon City. In recognition of the commendable generosity of this couple, in… Read More »

Huwag Ipokrito ni Edwin Esteba 

Sa content creator na taga canada Bakit kinikita nyo dito sa pinas ay ikinukumpara? Oo, dito dolyar ang ating kinikita Pero pesos ba ang ating ginagasta? Huwag nang ipagyabang kung malaki ang sweldo mo Alam naman natin sa bills dito kulang pa ito Kaya nga karamihan ay nagdodoble ng trabaho Lalo na iyong mabababa ang sweldo Hindi naman… Read More »

EXCERPT FROM MEMORIES AND REFLECTIONS.  INTRODUCTION

It was inconceivable not too long ago that one day, I would put memories and feelings in print and, more improbably, in a book.  Apart from a short story I wrote when I was 12, my academic standing suggests that I could not write anything worth putting on the school paper. The editor, reporters and contributing writers all… Read More »

Huwag Ipokrito  ni Edwin Esteba

Sa content creator na taga canada Bakit kinikita nyo dito sa pinas ay ikinukumpara? Oo, dito dolyar ang ating kinikita Pero pesos ba ang ating ginagasta? Huwag nang ipagyabang kung malaki ang sweldo mo Alam naman natin sa bills dito kulang pa ito Kaya nga karamihan ay nagdodoble ng trabaho Lalo na iyong mabababa ang sweldo Hindi naman… Read More »

A Season and a Purpose to Everything

“To everything turn, turn, turn/There is a season turn, turn, turn/And a time to every purpose under Heaven.” — Lyrics from Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds. “In the quest we undertake for the best possible life we are capable of —an individually tailored best life for each—there has inevitably to be something ideal, and much practical.” —… Read More »

Ah, Basta Mahal Kita Araw-Araw

One afternoon, while I was overlooking the lake over at our balcony, I thought of writing about Love—well, in the middle of good weather, the sky is bright, there are no clouds around, a bit of calm wind, and my mind is full of positive thoughts. Writing about Love amid all the bad news we read in the… Read More »

Handa ba tayo?

Ni Edwin Esteba Sa ating pagtanda tayo ba ay handa? Mayroon ba tayong inaasahan na mag aalaga? Kung wala tayong ipon tayo ay kawawa Pasalamat kung may anak na mag aaruga Huwag natin silang obligahin Na sa pagtanda natin tayo ay papasanin Dahil sila ay may mga pamilya din At dapat gawin ang kanilang tungkulin Kung may anak… Read More »

An Alumnus as PLM President, a Wishful Dream?

Now is the time for all of us, alumni of the Pamanstasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, to take the initiative to make the appointment of a PLM alumnus/alumna as the university president a reality. This month’s forthcoming alumni reunion is an opportune time for us to close ranks and keep on appealing, knocking on the corridors of power… Read More »

Our Little Garden at 12th floor Balcony

These days, a wave of excitement about cultivating various plants and vegetables has swept across Canada. Whether in the vast open spaces of land, the cozy backyard gardens, or even the limited confines of balconies, the joy of gardening is palpable. Even more empowering is that the tools for this green revolution are readily available–anyone can find seeds,… Read More »