Trivia: With the melancholic birthday and death anniversary of well loved publisher-editor of Balita Toronto newspaper Ruben Cusipag observed this July, this writer can’t help but reminisce a flashback in his life before the Martial Law years. Even then I had always admired his brand of writing: truthful, fearless and thought-provoking. Albeit I had not met him personally… Read More »
CHICAGO (JGL) – I have been hearing rumors that the Philippine Supreme Court is in the cusp of deposing my friend, former President and incumbent Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, and have him replaced by defeated Mayor Alfredo S. Lim. But I cannot find the right reason that could complete the trifecta and totally humiliate the brewing Estrada… Read More »
~ The fancy celebrations, the posh parties, the preposterous claims to fame – they all come together to lull Toronto’s Filipino community into a world of make-believe. One such event has winded up a bash with no president in attendance, and another is coming up with a promise to save millions worldwide. Toronto’s 200,000-strong community members must be… Read More »
Interestingly, erstwhile movie queens Susan Roces and Amalia Fuentes have a contrasting choice of the possible movie queen of the new generation. In a TV interview, Susan expounded that in fame, talents and unblemished image Bea Alonzo deserves the title of a movie queen. “For me, Bea’s the most decent female celebrity, unquestionably popular and talented. I feel… Read More »
Good araw po attorney ! Mayron po kaming lupain sa Pilipinas na nakapangalan sa aking ama’t ina at ako po ay magisang anak lamang. Namatay na po ang aking ina nung nakaraang buwan. So ang pagkakaintindi ko ay conjugal property ang mga lupain na iyon. May tenant po kami na nagsasaka ngayon. Gusto ko pong malaman kung may… Read More »
Relentless men may not be but could be more than heroes depending on how history judges them. Starting from home my choice of relentless men are at first very few: Andres Bonifacio, Goyo del Pilar, Vibora. In the world over, the biographies of relentless men will fill a convention size library. Because every relentless one is a book… Read More »
We could have heaved a sigh of relief after reading reports that the Ombudsman has finally filed graft and plunder charges against businesswoman Janet Lim-Napoles, at least four senators, a few congressmen and some government and private individuals in connection with the P10-billion pork barrel scam that has haunted the country for almost a year now. Finally,… Read More »
The Philippine Congress is composed of millionaires, according to recent news. They’re there either to make big bucks or to protect what they already have. And add to it. It’s no surprise to the people that many members of both houses of Congress here are rich beyond any ordinary man or woman’s wildest dreams. Even though the ethos… Read More »
It was awesome! Any one watching could feel the heart-rending emotions gripping the whole city as six thousand members of police organizations from across Canada, the United States and other countries marched in unison, in the funeral procession for three members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. It was a horrific event that paralyzed an area of Moncton,… Read More »