It is so true that if something adorns the rear-view mirror of a Filipino-owned vehicle, it is either a string of beads or a pair of miniature boxing gloves or both. A thing of comic relief or supernatural belief, at times, gets the hang of it. Faith-based stuff, objects of national pride and representations of whatever say it… Read More »
PART III, The Final Chapter I arrived in Newfoundland with little skill outside of my chosen profession. I did not have the savvy and skillfulness that allows you to get into projects that ordinarily require a pro. And yet, by the time I left, 25 years later, I learned skills that would otherwise be left unlearned had I stayed in an… Read More »
The last issue’s cover of Balita created a lot of stir to some and we received a lot of phone calls, emails, facebook postings of support, for which I am really thankful. The more reason that we should not let a setback slow us down. You understand correctly that, all along, in this case, we are fighting for… Read More »
In the last issue, I had waxed philosophical aside from nostalgic. This time, I am back to earth (so to speak) to share with you some of my latest finds online which you may (or may not) find worth your time and attention. In my case, they filled up my time with great joy and further knowledge, so… Read More »
Hokela is a technology company that enables people to easily view and connect with charities in their area on an online platform. Through this portal, charities can post their volunteer positions and people can view them based on their search criteria, such as by organization, location, sector, age groups, availability, and length of commitment. Hokela means “connect” in… Read More »
President Joe Biden had been optimistic when he declared, “I trust the capacity of the Afghan military” just a few weeks before the Taliban, in a stunning move, took control of Kabul; thus, ending the Afghan government’s reign. As a result, the 20-year Afghan war had come to an abrupt end, humiliating the US military in its worst retreat… Read More »
Q. Patay na po tatay ko, nanay ko buhay pa, hindi ko na po matandaan kung bakit nakapangalan yun residential lot sa isa kong kapatid. And natatandaan ko lang e lahat po kaming magkakapatid nagpirma dun sa document para mapangalanan sa kanya. Ngayon sinangla po yun. Ako po ang nagtubos. Paano ko po maililipat ang titulo sa name… Read More »
“When the plane was taking off…I will start everything again elsewhere…I was simply looking for a haven.” Ying Chen, “On the Verge of Disappearance”. The plane took off on schedule. I was at the window seat and looked out one last time, reflecting on the glaring but fading lights of the Philippine International Airport and its surrounding areas.… Read More »
Batas PINOY Global By: ATTY. ROGELIO N. WONG “Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are binding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Q. Good day po Atty. Isa po akong single at nagkaanak po ako sa isang lalaki na may … Read More »
A filibuster is a political procedure where one or more members of Congress debate over a proposed piece of legislation so as to delay or entirely prevent a decision from being made on the proposed legislative action. It is a procedural strategy in which a senator speaks — or threatens to speak — for hours to delay efforts… Read More »