Weak Asean, US response emboldens China
With the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reduced to a toothless tiger that could only urge “restraint” and express “serious concern” over developments in the region without even mentioning the name of China, we can now expect Asia’s bully to become even more assertive in its claim to nearly the entire South China Sea. Even as… Read More »
Changing the surname in the birth certificate
Hi attorney. I just read your response about last name amendment of a child whose parents aren’t married. You mentioned that: “The entries of the birth certificate may be amended to the effect that the surnames of the said child may be changed to that of their mother but only with the lawful order of the Court. The… Read More »
Who’s afraid of Uncle Sam?
The Americans are lucky because they enjoy extreme popularity here in the Philippines. They usually get what they want from our government. Look at the recently signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement between the Philippines and the United States. The usual critics say the document was rushed in time for US President Barack Obama’s visit last April. And… Read More »
HELLO, TORONTO!
We will be completing the first half of the year this month. Before we realize it, ayan na, 2014 will be giving way to yet a new year in our lives. Time really flies fast. I think of profound thoughts about past personal experiences that have given me much happiness, pain and sorrow, too on a number… Read More »
Soaking in History in Brighton and a Walk in London
~ A feel of history – that’s how I view this day-long visit to the seaside resort city of Brighton, a relaxing one-and-a-hour train ride from London. The beach wasn’t far from the station. As soon as I took sight of the sea – the English Channel – my mind wandered to the time nearly 70 years ago… Read More »
Delusions of Grandeur at Philippine Press Club Ontario
~ The grand illusion comes out nice and clear with no less than a mutual admiration club lending its name to what amounts to pulling the wool over our eyes. If a recent announcement in Facebook by this fundraiser is given merit, the local media association has grown bigger that it has ever been. From a small community in… Read More »
BRINGING UP THE OLDER GENERATIONS
My attention was caught by an ad wherein a young man whom he said was from the Philippines was expressing his appreciation for the education he has received from schools in Canada. He has been in this country for six years and he appears to be in his late teens now. So he must be around twelve when… Read More »
COCO CLARIFIES NORA’S DEBT ISSUE
These past days, gossips about Nora Aunor and Coco Martin have reached great heights of intrigues. Allegedly, Coco lent huge sum to Nora to pay for her condo and put money in her bank accounts. So much so that Nora seems to appear penniless. In this regard, Nora admitted she texted Coco several times to clear her name.… Read More »
Obama tiptoes over Philippine defense
It was a deft tiptoeing act US President Barack Obama put on when he visited here last April 28-29. He segued from being non-committal about defending the Philippines to pledging “ironclad” support. Before coming to Manila, Obama had gone to Japan as the first stop of his recent four-nation tour. In Tokyo, Mr. Obama was unequivocal, he pledged… Read More »