By Ab. Velasco This past November, I embarked on an unforgettable three-week, cross country visit to the Philippines. I was born in Manila in 1981 and my family immigrated to Canada in 1989. I returned briefly for a one-week visit in 2008 – as part of a larger Asian trip – and enjoyed it so much that I… Read More »
It gives me great pleasure to utter this greeting in our language although I do not get much chance as most, even our own “kababayan” greet one another in English; “Merry Christmas!” The much-awaited day of the year will soon be here. The preparation starts early, usually in November, right after Halloween. It usually starts with the Santa… Read More »
I love to travel. For many years, I spent my savings in joining tours to different parts of the world. There is nothing like travel for education and socialization. Every new place I visited gave me a different perspective of the wonders of nature and the varied cultures of people. I made very pleasant acquaintances and friendships with… Read More »
Last year at about this period, people in the Greater Toronto Area got scared about the possibility of a pandemic of HINI influenza. Several cases of death, possibly caused by the virus causing this disease, were reported by the media. One was that of a teenager who just came from a camping trip, complained of headache and had… Read More »
The man who promised to stop the gravy train at Toronto City Hall is now the mayor-elect of this great city, the largest in Canada. His victory is a glimpse into the present state of mind of a lot of people – the anxiety of the just finished (or is it not finished yet?) recession. It is also… Read More »
By: THESA ANOBA DAYAGBIL My grandmother died a few days ago in the Philippines. She was 90 years old. Like any grandchild who adores and loves her grandmother deeply, I took the news very badly. More so because I am here in Canada and I wasn’t there to whisper in her ear one last time how much I… Read More »
Alahoy! Alahoy! Wow! Patok ang “Noah” Dahil naiiba ang daloy ng istorya! Mas kasiyasiya kumpara sa iba, Na sa theme song pa lang tatabangan ka na! * * * Istorya ng “Noah” ala – Mars Ravelo! Sa writers ng “Noah” braving – bravo kayo! Ang Mga Kalabit, saludo sa inyo! Komiks writer kami, dekada?…limot ko! * * *… Read More »
“Bituing Marikit, sa gabi ng buhay, Ang bawa’t kislap mo’y. ligaya ang taglay. Yaring aking palad, iyong patnubayan.. Na kahit na sinag, ako’y bahaginan… These lines of the kundiman “Bituing Marikit” kept running through my mind as my sister and I drove home that rainy Saturday night. We just came from attending the Fiesta Filipina Dance… Read More »
Eskeremengoles! Major! Major! Mistake? Doon po sa atin, ngayon bukambibig! Wakanga! Sez intsik, sa palpak na pulis! At wakanga pa rin! Names e nagkapalit! * * * Alahoy! Alahoy! Yung jueteng na naman! Retired Obispo Cruz, sez business as usual! Taong Malacanang natanggap ng lagay? Lumang tugtugin na! Singhal ni Cabuyao! * * * Sabi ni … Read More »
Eskeremengoles! Masaklap. Masakit. Trahedyang sinapit nitong walong tourists! Gagastusin satin kanilang dolyares, Pero ang napala? May their souls rest in peace. * * * Tararadyingpopot! Errors sandamukot! Rescue operation, nagkapetotpetot! Nangagtuturuan! Merong mananagot? Kung matukoy man nyo! Ano, pagkatapos? * * * Sez Pilosopong Lao, dapat ibinigay Anumang hiniling nitong si kapitan! Saka nyo sabihing, Ah, … Read More »