‘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 »
Sa mga lalaking naninirahan sa aming barrio ay si Mang Sinto lamang ang may taguring tunay na lalaki, ngunit kung siya ay nakatalikod at hindi niya naririnig ay Sintong Bagyo, ang bansag sa kanya. Si Mang Sinto ay hindi magsasakang katulad ng marami sa aming baryo, hindi rin karpintero, mangagawa o’ kahit anong trabaho na maaring kumita ng… Read More »
ITO ang katayuan ng Isla de Oriente ngayon: nauubos ang mga yaman na bunga ng kalikasan, napakabilis na pagdami ng tao, mga bata at kabataang kulang sa tamang dunong at aral at mga katandaang sobra sa dasal ngunit kulang sa gawa na para bang sa dasal lamang makakamit ang kabanalan. Dahil sa ganitong mga kalagayang tila walang pagbabago,… Read More »
Q. Atty. Rogie Wong, isa ako sa masugid na mambabasa sa inyong column. Napag alaman ko po na kayo ay mahihingian ng payo. Kami po ay dumating sa Canada September 2007 so it is our third year now here . Ngayon po ay common law relationship lang ako. May dalawa pong anak. My daughter is 23 yrs. Old… Read More »