Being a Balikbayan, one of the frustrations facing visitors like me from abroad is the massive and chaotic traffic in Metro Manila and its neighbouring cities. It’s a big waste of time and productivity. Although I have seen many traffic enforcers doing their best to keep the streets orderly, this traffic problem should be studied thoroughly to ease… Read More »
PART II: HUMAN ORIGINS AND THE ASCENT OF MAN One of the most challenging aspects of understanding evolution is our difficulty in processing the perception of time, particularly when it comes to grasping scales of duration that extend beyond our daily experiences. The human brain struggles to quantify both ends of the time spectrum: the very short and… Read More »
Charity fraud has become a growing issue in Toronto, with scammers exploiting vulnerabilities in traditional donation models, leading to nearly $400 million in losses in 2023 alone. Fraudsters impersonate contractors, create fake invoices, and divert funds, eroding donor trust and damaging charitable organizations. The need for a more transparent and efficient giving system is urgent, and decentralized giving—powered… Read More »
Unplanned pregnancies remain a public health and social issue in Canada, particularly in cities like Toronto. While statistics show a decline in unintended pregnancies, approximately 50% of pregnancies in Canada are still unplanned. Between 1990 and 2019, unintended pregnancy rates increased, though abortion rates declined. In Toronto, the pregnancy rate among women aged 15 to 49 has decreased… Read More »
My husband, the founder of this newspaper passed away in 2013. His life story is a chronicle of the fights he waged on behalf of others, those with less in life who were being victimized. He absolutely wanted Balita to carry on with his championing of the underdog, at all costs if need be. I can affirm that… Read More »
Three books about the strides, heights, and achievements reached so far by our Beloved Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and its alumni are set to come off the press soon. Let’s all welcome the timely publication of the First Batch’s Coffee Table Book, edited by school alumni led by Rey Imperial, former Dean of UP Manila, Caring… Read More »
Across Canada, in coffee shops, at kitchen tables, on radio call-in shows, when speaking with neighbours and work colleagues and of course on social media the angst-ridden talk is… Tariffs are coming! Tariffs are coming! Tariffs are coming! American politics tends to be characterized by theatrics; showmanship often takes precedence over substance. Donald Trump’s threats, which aim to… Read More »
Kapag ikaw ay inaakusahan Dapat sagutin mo ng harapan Hindi iyong maninira ka ng talikuran Mapagtakpan lamang iyong kasalanan Kung wala ka namang ginagawang masama Pag aakusa sa iyo dapat mong itama Hindi iyong akala mo ikaw ay kawawa Ibang tao ang iyong binabalahura Kapag hindi mo hinarap ang pag aakusa sa iyo Patunay na lamang umiiral ang… Read More »
I thought that maybe, just maybe, things would calm down a bit as 2025 dawned. Oh, no! It seems to be getting worse. In western astrology though, I understand that this was to be expected. There was a late 1960s medley of two songs — Aquarius /Let the Sunshine In made popular and released as a single by… Read More »
Many job seekers become frustrated and angry because they believe employers should take a chance on hiring them. Most job seekers fail, or refuse, to grasp that hiring is a critical business decision involving an investment of their time, money, and trust—the stakes are high. Great hires can propel a team forward, while bad hires can create setbacks,… Read More »