Emergency food assistance programs have become essential social services, offering several benefits. These programs provide immediate relief to individuals and families facing food insecurity. By ensuring access to nutritious food, they help reduce hunger and prevent malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups such as low-income families and seniors. Access to food stabilizes communities, preventing desperation and reducing crime rates… Read More »
By: Beverly Vergel Carlos Yulo, the celebrated Filipino gymnast, has had a phenomenal year, particularly highlighted by his victories at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Yulo is the second Filipino to ever win a gold medal at the Olympics. The first Filipino to achieve this was Hidilyn Diaz, who won the gold medal in weightlifting at the 2020 Tokyo… Read More »
“I have lived a fortunate life…Mine has been a life that has spanned eight decades of excitement and discovery and relationships and a lot of luck.” – William Shatner. William Shatner is a Canadian actor who is famously known for his portrayal of James T. Kirk in the Star Trek franchise. I had seen a few episodes of… Read More »
Wherever we are away from our families back home, we always think about them. We remain part of their lives, and whatever good life we are experiencing abroad, we want to share those blessings with the families we’ve left behind. It’s part of the culture; it’s a family-centred existence in our home country. Our family comes first in… Read More »
Canada is home to approximately 9% of the world’s forests, and currently, the Alberta forests are at the center of national attention due to devastating wildfires. Alberta’s forests, renowned for their spectacular biodiversity, include six distinct types: Alberta Mountain Forests, Alberta-British Columbia Foothills Forests, Aspen Parkland, Mid-Continental Canadian Forests, Muskwa-Slave Lake Forests, and North Central Rockies Forests. Each… Read More »
Making assumptions (read: You notice, you imagine.) about other people based on their appearance, what they say or don’t say, and how they behave is a universal human tendency. We form first impressions of people by making assumptions about them, such as whether they’re: …and the assumptions go on. Making assumptions is quick and easy and reduces the… Read More »
Employers are human beings; like all humans, they look out for their interests. In other words, companies structure their hiring processes to identify and select candidates who will effectively serve their company’s interests. People with meteoric careers often envied, acknowledge, and therefore strategically work with two facts: “You can get everything in life you want if you will… Read More »
People with disabilities face numerous challenges due to inaccessible environments, discrimination, and social exclusion. They also incur higher out-of-pocket healthcare costs and are more likely to live below the national poverty level. It is crucial to recognize that disabilities are not inherent personal flaws or medical conditions but are primarily the result of societal barriers. It is up… Read More »
By: Beverly Vergel Aside from Vhong Navarro’s case, Cedric Lee’s name keeps popping-up in the news from time to time. Here’s a look back. 2005 – The issue with Cedric Lee’s Izumo Contractors Inc. concerning the Mariveles public market project began. The company was allocated P23.47 million in public funds for the market’s construction. However, the project was… Read More »
I bring news of good tidings in the aftermath of the wrath of Typhoon Gaemi (known as Typhoon Carina in the Philippines). After visiting the National Museum of Fine Arts in Manila last year, and after such a devastating natural disaster in Manila, I was elated to hear that a good friend of ours (and our balae), Rosalie… Read More »