Brrrrrr.as we went to press, a wicked bone-chilling deep freeze is enveloping the Greater Toronto area. An extreme cold alert, usually the norm when temperature dip at this time of the season is in effect. The rites of winter, which include the blahs or depression is a dreadful one especially from someone like us of tropical origins. But… Read More »
Although I intend this article for children, I have to admit that many adults may still learn from my message. Teaching responsibility is not just for kids. It’s pressing to pass on this important trait while young—when the mind can still be molded and when the heart is still thirsty for change. What are the six ways to… Read More »
I was listening last Saturday to the homily at the 5:00 pm mass. The priest was reminding the congregation that it was the end of the Christmas season and the celebration of the baptism of Jesus Christ. which should make us recall our own baptism. I have a great respect and admiration for this particular homilist who can… Read More »
I hate to discuss politics at a time when people all over the world, including Filipinos in America and in the homeland, are facing a gloomy year. But knowing how deep the country is immersed in politics, dirty or otherwise, we cannot help but believe that the direction of the Philippine economy will ultimately depend on how politics… Read More »
To be over six feet tall during those years in the barrio was indeed rare. Probably due to an over active pituitary gland, Bonifacio Alcon, the eldest in a family of six, grew to be above six foot while his parents, brothers and sisters were of normal stature. Many in the barrio believed that when his mother was… Read More »
Holy Kalungkaling! From Vatican City, Si Papa Benedict, kaniyang mensahe: “Greed will destroy the world” hindi imposible. Sa paligid – ligid nakikita ire! * * * Alahoy! Butchukoy! Ngayong bagong taon! Apul Dyus! As usual, mga resulusyon! Babaguhin na raw, yung ganire! Yung ganon! Parang sirang plaka! Ang singhal ni Tembong! * * * Doon po sa atin,… Read More »
After quietly celebrating Christmas Day, many people must now face reality and ask themselves: What’s ahead in 2009? How are we going to cope? The past year, with all its problems, is better left forgotten. The new year always brings new hope, but with last year’s problems threatening to worsen and bring about even bigger problems, many people… Read More »
Q. Dear Atty. Wong, I always read your column in the Balita newspaper. I really find your column very informative. May I please seek your advice regarding my land in the Philippines? For quite sometime I have become Canadian citizen way back in 1978. I have a house in Bulacan, which is constructed adjacent to a parcel of… Read More »
This article is in commemoration of the 112th anniversary of the martyrdom of the Philippine National hero, Dr. Jose Rizal, observed December 30, 2008. While certain groups paused and recalled the event on this date many Filipinos especially those who were born outside the Philippines do not see the relevance of the contributions of this great man to… Read More »