Japan’s Earthquake Sidetracks Libyan Crisis

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 »

DIGNITY IN MISERY: A JAPANESE LESSON

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 »

SPIRITUAL BREAD PART 3

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 »

Fear should not deter progress

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 »

Our participation in the next election

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 »

MARIAN JEALOUS OF KRIS?

A colleague who’s chummy to Marian Rivera disclosed to us about Marian’s reaction on latest malevolent talks on her. That she’s uncomfortable, jealous of Kris Aquino if seen together with Dingdong Dantes. Lately, Kris and Dingdong are the new endorsers of Bench’s Freedom Scent. Our grapevine quoted Marian saying that it’s simply a madcap rumour that makes her… Read More »

“Itanong mo sa lolo mong panot…” – so he said

If you think some smart alec of the alleyway said that, think again. Manny said that. Yes, the Manny – the world famous pugilist from General Santos City who moved to Sarangani to become the province’s representative in Congress. Properly, he is now The Honorable Gentleman from Sarangani. “Itanong mo sa lolo mong panot,” was his response to… Read More »

Four Tips on Overcoming Fear with Poise

Everyone experiences fear. Nobody is exempted from its grip, not even those who appear brave or those who bully their way around. Fear, though unwanted in our lives, is just as normal as any emotion. As Mark Twain asserts, “Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. . .” As such, fear happens in… Read More »