When the Supreme Court voted 9-1 to allow Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to appoint the successor of retiring Chief Justice Reynato Puno despite the constitutional ban on midnight appointments, several opinion makers, including this writer, criticized the ruling, saying that the controversial decision opened the “Arroyo court” to questions of credibility and integrity. In an article entitled… Read More »
Clinical depression or major depressive disorder happens often. In fact, about 5% of the population suffers from this medical illness. Commonly misunderstood, clinical depression has caused decline in functioning, relationship problems, financial losses, and worse, even suicide and homicide. Are you depressed? How do you know if you are indeed depressed rather than just lonely or sad?… Read More »
Dalawang linggo pa lamang sina Francis at Junichi sa San Isidro ngunit halata ni Francis na may bumabagabag kay Junichi. Naaaninag iyon ni Francis sa mga kilos ni Junichi, nararamdaman sa kanyang mga pananalita. “What’s the matter?” naitanong ni Francis isang araw na nakita niyang tila may malalim na iniisip si Junichi. “Nothing. I am just thinking of… Read More »
‘Gandang morning/ evening po! Sa kaabalahan ng buong Pilipinas dito sa May 10 elections, aba’y nakalimutan yata ng marami lalo na sa mga probinsya ang pasantacruzan at flores de mayo. Naging very busy yata ang lahat sa kampanya, bantay sa bilangan at pagrireklamo after the counting that they missed doing this favorite traditions of the Pinoy. Kawawang mga… Read More »
By Rudy M. Viernes THE PHILIPPINE FESTIVALS By Rudy M. Viernes The first day of May in the Philippines ushers in the start of a month of festivals, merrymakings, processions, Santacruzan, Flores de Mayo, flowers and the Virgin Mary. May is a festive month which implies feasting or celebration. In most little towns and villages… Read More »
So sorry, dear readers, much as I wish to, I can not give you the final count for the top national positions in the recently- concluded Philippine elections. Wait pa tayo sa mga balota from Mindanao and other parts of the Visayas daw. Sabi naman ng Comelec noon, we will know the final results na 2 days after… Read More »
I must confess having been guilty of paranoia. But I don’t feel I was alone because millions of Filipinos have been used to too much lying and scheming by the outgoing Arroyo administration, it just seemed improbable that the just concluded election would proceed without massive cheating, confusion, violence and other factors that could lead to a declaration… Read More »
I find that each day there is something new to learn. We keep some views that we hold for a long time; and then all of a sudden we get shocked when something happen and finds that the view we hold is wrong. For a long time, I had the perception that racism and discrimination are directed… Read More »
Q. I have appliedfor permanent residence at the Canadian Consulate in Los Angeles. My interview is next month. The problem is that I have overstayed my status in USA. I did originally have status but it expired. My USA attorney tried to appeal but it was denied. Will my overstay be a problem? Will they deport me in I show up at the… Read More »
Can medical problems cause clinical depression? Or can depressed mood stem from physical ailments? In my practice, I’ve seen individuals with various medical concerns and some have developed significant emotional difficulties such as depression and anxiety. What are some medical problems that can precipitate, cause, or increase the risk of clinical depression? Multiple Sclerosis … Read More »