As more people get better education in the Philippines, the literacy rate has improved. Between 2010 and 2021, the literacy rate in the Philippines increased by 1.4 percent, and it reached 99.27% in 2021. The ability to read and write indicates potential intellectual development and this is paramount to the society’s economic and socio-cultural advancement as well. However,… Read More »
The elderly in our society should take to heart that their vulnerability in falling or accidentally slipping on the ground is lurking just around the corner. Falls are the number one reason for hospital admissions among seniors these days; it’s also why older people lose their independence. Well, the increased number of the elderly admitted to hospitals is… Read More »
On October 27 Dear CHARO turns 67. Countless memories, maybe more than a million thoughts rush into my mind. All about this one super woman. Our DEAR CHARO. In 1976, the day after Charo won Baron Travel Girl, she got a surprise call. Charo didn’t recognize his voice but she knew his name. Instantly. “Congratulations, Charo,” the voice… Read More »
“I support,” is an honest statement. “I will” is not always an honest statement, but it gets votes. A few days back, mayoral candidate Gil Penalosa (@Penalosa_G) tweeted, “Stop Tory/Ford from giving away PUBLIC Ontario Place to spa/waterpark tall building. Since 2018 Ford/Tory announced ‘amusement destination’ & he has supported it! The way to keep it as a… Read More »
Matamlay ang hangin, may kilya ang boka-boka. Tsubibo’y umiikot, payaso’y ‘di na nakatutuwa. Buktot at sukdulang nakinabang sa kasalanan Pati asin ng salat ay inihanda sa sabsaban. ***** ‘Ika nga: “The sin of the father is not the sin of the son.” Patutsada: “Like father, like son.” Whatever, it is what it is; tanggalin ang kaliskis. ***** I… Read More »
One of our good friends from the Philippines, columnist of Vera Files, Ellen Tordesillas wrote in her column that … The truth does not die and has a way to come up no matter how long it has been. I totally agree- Truth is absolute and nobody can change or bend it It gets me thinking of… Read More »
As I write this piece on my trusty computer, the first order of the day today, the 2nd Monday of October, is to celebrate Thanksgiving. It is for us to be thankful for what one has and the blessings received the previous year. I feel that it is also a celebration of the gathering of members of the… Read More »
“Rome! Stick to Rome, my dear fellow, and live in the limelight!” – Marcus Tullius Cicero. Cicero has just finished his early morning mental and physical exercises when he summons Tiro to bring in his first client of the day. “Master,” Tiro announces, “I bring you Sthenius of Thermae.” Right away Cicero smells a victim of corruption. “Sthenius,… Read More »
Out of PLMSFI’s 50 scholars, 30 plus graduate with top honoursThe Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Scholarship Foundation (PLMSFI has accomplished something remarkable, one for the books. Out of the 50 plus scholars it has been supporting by giving them P1,500 for transport fare and allowance, 30 plus are graduating with honours: one summa cum laude, many more… Read More »
The Angry Man “I’d never before seen anything that gave, all at once, so many signals of anger and the wish to destroy.” – Kazoo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun (2021) Our neighbourhood is the quietest street in our community, whether during the day or night. Weekend parties are rare so most of the noises are coming from… Read More »