On January 31, 1987, I put to bed the last issue of the Philippines Daily Express as its last managing editor. Almost a year earlier, the revolutionary government of President Corazon Aquino had sequestered the daily newspaper, which was owned by Marcos crony Roberto S. Benedicto and widely perceived as the mouthpiece of the Marcos regime. Immediately upon… Read More »
Who are the persons behind the disinformation campaign aimed at discrediting the two Filipina nannies formerly employed by the family of Brampton MP Ruby Dhalla? The two caregivers, Magdalena Gordo and Richelyn Tongson, accused Dhalla of alleged maltreatment among others and of confiscating their passports during their work stint with the MP from Brampton. Dhalla has since denied… Read More »
EFFECTIVE DAILY RITUALS VIBES AND VISION by Anthony Vivero DAILY TRIBUNE – Monday, June 1, 2009 Believe in rituals – our daily habit that are done as and with rituals becomes more effective, turns positive and the effects do last longer. Rituals and ceremonies are parts of our human nature. Why not do it for prosperity! AVV409 Successful… Read More »
Q. I have been keeping some of your old clippings from Balita and just wondering if you are still active with Balita. I would like to consult with you regarding our properties in Cordon, Isabela. We are 11 siblings and the property (commercial) of our late parents was transferred to us represented by one of my brothers. Attached… Read More »
In 1986, twenty three years ago, a new republic was born from the womb of Edsa, fathered by the spirit of People Power. A new generation of Filipinos sprang that she hoped would lead the nation out of the morass of corruption and poverty bred during the dictatorial reign of Ferdinand Marcos. Finally, the people were free once… Read More »
Barrio Fiesta was a much- awaited yearly event, for its locale would give it an indigenous flavor and local color. The barrio folks would wait this occasion with heightened expectancy due to its religious significance. The early Spanish missionaries must have given the barrio a patron saint to guide its destiny and progress, which must therefore be honored… Read More »
Carlos Bulosan I will not call myself a nerd( di naman ako ganun ka- square and serious at napakaderogatory ng connotation ng word na ito for me)…kahiya ding sabihing isinasali ko ang sarili ko among the intellectuals…dahil hindi talaga totoo. But, ever since childhood, I have loved reading (- hayun, dun ko isisiksisk ang sarili ko among ‘voracious’… Read More »
Can he? Will he? Should he? The Philippine Daily Inquirer asked this question last week in a news story that said legal experts are split on whether former President Joseph Estrada can still run for president in 2010 or not. My answer to these questions are: Yes. Yes. Let the people decide. Estrada first stated on Dec. 31,… Read More »