Does the world need Putin?

WHEN VLADIMIR PUTIN told the entire world, “To anyone who would consider interfering from the outside – if you do, you will face consequences greater than any you have faced in history.” His message sent shock waves across Europe.  And to make his point, he put Russia’s nuclear forces on “special” alert to show that he was serious… Read More »

Ang Panga Ko

Iiling-iling si Aling Masing nang masulyapan niya sa telebisyon ang pandaigdigang balita na dumarami na naman ang bilang ng mga nagkakasakit sa Covid-19. Gayun din ang bilang ng mga nao-ospital at mga sinawing palad na humantong sa hukay. Sa paghakbang sa kusina upang harapin ang sinasaing at pinipritong galunggong, isang malutong na “Tsk, tsk, tsk.” ang kanyang naibulong.… Read More »

TRCA: Help Bring Nature Back

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been playing a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and by keeping the watershed’s ecological integrity. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction includes critical watersheds, such as the Highland Creeks, Rouge River, Humber River, and the Lake Ontario’s waterfront… Read More »

TRCA: Help Bring Nature Back 

The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has been playing a vital role in enhancing the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and by keeping the watershed’s ecological integrity. TRCA’s vast jurisdiction includes critical watersheds, such as the Highland Creeks, Rouge River, Humber River, and the Lake Ontario’s waterfront… Read More »

FRONT ROW

When we talk about kiss-and-don’t tell actors, ALDEN RICHARDS takes the cake.  There are actually no nasty rumors about ALDEN and to many of us, he seems to have a wonderfully blissful life by just being single.  “As a private person, all moments spent with my family are precious and so are the times when I get to… Read More »

The return of the ‘Sick Man of Asia’

IN 1853, THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE was referred to by Tsar Nicolas I as the “Sick Man of Europe,” which was then in a state of decline.  After World War I, the phrase was applied to several European countries that included France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany.  It was the result of the economic chaos that the… Read More »

The Way I See It…Or Maybe Not

“From the age of uniformity, from the age of solitude, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink – greetings!” – George Orwell, 1984. “Everything faded into mist. The past was erased, the erasure was forgotten, the lie became truth.” The quotation was from a line in George Orwell’s novel 1984, the same book as… Read More »

CONSPIRACY THEORIES: 

HOW AND WHY DO WE FALL FOR THESE ABSURDITIES: Amusing and laughable,  frivolous, and ludicrous are just some of the characterizations that I share with people who hear about outlandish theories proposed by equally nonsensical people invested in Conspiracy Theories. We will examine the origins and explore why a particular population segment believes them. Early humans understood their… Read More »

Travel Specialist WANTED

IATA,TICO Travel Agency seeking a professional Travel Specialist to join our agency. We will provide full training and use of our client base management system, booking engines, and invoicing system. Training is mandatory as part of on-boarding. TICO Travel Counsellor certificate and Travel sales experience is preferred. Must be willing to complete various certification programs provided by our… Read More »

My crystal ball for 2022 the presidential election

WITH 40 DAYS LEFT to Election Day, the campaign season in the Philippines is now on the homestretch.  From here onward, everyday counts.  While the five remaining and active presidential candidates – Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Leni Robredo, Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, and Ping Lacson – are busy crisscrossing the archipelago courting voters, many of whom are still… Read More »