As the spiritual fervor of the Holy Week reverberates on the air, some meaningful messages of celebrities beckoned us. A glaring one was instilled by the late Rudy Fernandez. We chanced upon him that particular Maundy Thursday. He divulged that it was the most memorable Lent season for him. He felt completely at peace with himself for he… Read More »
As Shirley Mae lay in her coffin muted talks circulate inside -and outside- the small viewing room of the funeral home. In a separate corner just before one enters the viewing area, tables were laid with platters full of Filipino snacks and sweets — untouched. For a woman without a single relative in Toronto, or in Canada for… Read More »
This is according to court documents provided to Balita by the winning camp and now the official set of officers for the cultural organization. The Minutes of Settlement from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice stipulate that the 16 plaintiffs, members and officers of “The Pillars Cultural Association” (1718149 Ontario Inc.), and represented by Gerry Elises and Rheza… Read More »
Q. Hi Attorney, I want to ask you about my family’s right over a tenanted agricultural land back home. My father was a farmer. He passed away in 1986 and since then our eldest brother took his place and did the work at the farm until now. My father was a tenant farmer. My mother is still alive.… Read More »
CHICAGO (jGLi) – The Disaster in Japan is by no means a devastating event that would be the last thing anybody would ever want to have. As misfortunes go, this will probably be one of those moments that will melt everybody’s heart and would prompt us to extend whatever help we can give. Even if a country is… Read More »
It is said in times of crisis and tragedy, great men emerge and the best human minds help shape the destiny of nations. National Heroes Jose P.Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini and et al were all products of an oppressive colonial period. In modern times, the late senator Benigno “Ninoy“ Aquino became the rallying point during the 20-year… Read More »
In times of trouble like today, belief and faith to the Almighty One will make a difference. There is no problem that cannot be solved; it will just bring the best in everyone. AVV411 Now we can say that times have changed and the dawn of a new era is imminent for the world we live in. At… Read More »
In the aftermath of the damage caused by the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami on six nuclear reactors in Fukushima, Japan, there have been knee-jerk reactions from several sectors demanding that the Philippine government reject the building of nuclear plants for electricity. This is not surprising at all considering that every time there is a threat of destruction, death… Read More »
We are going to the poll again. The fourth time in seven years! There appears to be some reluctance in some sectors about this up and coming election. It will cost the Canadian people about three hundred million to finance an election. But this usually happens when there is a minority government. A minority government can be toppled… Read More »