“If you speak a language a person can understand, that goes to his head, but if you speak his mother tongue, that goes to his heart.” — Nelson Mandela CHICAGO (JGL) – Pope Francis was not reinterpreting the message of Jesus that if someone slaps your cheek, you can offer the other cheek. I think what the 78-year-old… Read More »
MANILA Actually, the conquest was mutual. Pope Francis charmed and conquered the Filipinos, while they overwhelmed him with their devoutness. He conquered our emotions as we conquered his admiration. The Pope, in the Philippines Jan. 15-19, will never again see anywhere in the world such multitude displaying their religious enthusiasm and fervor. The Pope’s visit was a much-needed opiate… Read More »
After several decades of being a witness and at times participant in the celebration of Valentine’s Day, I am not even sure that a Valentine is a man or a woman, or a child or even esteemed dead ancestors. I can accept though it is gender neutral, asexual, not age specific and not time bound. As commemorated or remembered across… Read More »
“Oh, how I would like a poor Church, and for the poor,” with these words, Pope Francis set the tone for his papacy. The Pope has shown he meant what he said by discarding expensive vests in favor of simple white robes, staying in modest housing instead of the papal apartments, and using a Ford Focus instead of… Read More »
Two much ado seeming to spoil Pope Francis visit to the Philippines: ONE: From what they see after pausing and zooming in the video footage of the visit, Pope Francis seemed to have refused Noynoy to Kiss His Ring. What’s the spin? Pope Francis did not want Noynoy to kiss his ring, so it seemed twice when Noynoy… Read More »
~ The practice of adversarial journalism in the community level is quite new in Toronto’s burgeoning Filipino community, not surprisingly because of overlapping personal, social and professional relationships. But little do people realize that bonds of friendships are exploited to the maximum by those who try to manipulate the press to achieve their personal goals. The media seem… Read More »
CHICAGO (JGL) – When someone immigrates to the United States from a Third World country like the Philippines, his or her aspirations are usually set on default – to find a greener pasture in pursuit of life, liberty and happiness. But in the case of my niece, Anna Melisa “Honey” L. Lasala, who came to the U.S. at… Read More »
A lot of older people (and I am too) always claim they are only too glad to be wrong and not right because of the dire consequences or tragic results if they are proved right in their assertions. But in this article and the many to follow it through—I will be too damned glad to be right—against thick… Read More »
HAPPY NEW YEAR! The holidays are over. The rushing and dashing to shop for presents for our loved ones, friends and others we had to remember during this period is over. Shopping for presents is not an easy task. We have to decide what would please the person we intend the gift for. We also have to consider… Read More »
1. I have a concern regarding my husband’s illegitimate children. I am aware that under the law, they are entitled to inherit from my husband’s properties. However, I would like to ask if they would be able to get a part of the properties I have inherited from my parents if in case I die and my husband… Read More »