Solid North vs. Solid South

The next president could either be the son or daughter of a former president.  I am talking about Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., former senator and son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of the incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte.    I postulated in my column “Battle of Titans looms” (June 11, 2021)… Read More »

Is it time to end the filibuster?

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 »

Woodgreen: Financial Empowerment

Financial literacy has been increasingly recognized as an important life skill in many societies. Not only is financial literacy important to individuals and families, but having adequate knowledge, financial awareness, skills and good spending habits can help people make better financial decisions and manage money better than those without these skills. According to the Financial Consumer Agency of… Read More »

What’s going on in Trump’s mind?

It’s been six months since he left the White House in disgrace and ex-president Donald Trump continues to plan for his comeback to the White House.  Conspiracy theorists have claimed that Trump will be reinstated as president in August.  It all began when Mike Lindell – the pillow guy – said publicly that Trump would be back to… Read More »

Please don’t hate me

“But I have learned that kindness and love can pay for pain and suffering.” Alan Paton, Cry, the Beloved Country (1948). Wedding day is one of life’s important milestones for a woman. Being the centre of attention once in a while is a reaffirming moment to an elevated status that is hard to come by. That was on… Read More »

T & T

I trust you all enjoyed your Canada Day long weekend. It was especially memorable for me because I now have a Japanese maple tree planted in our backyard. My wish come true – thanks to my family and to Vic, my husband who diligently researched and prepared for the proper planting of the tree seedling. And, mind you,… Read More »

2V or not 2V

As soon as the ashy mist of a conversational tit for tat clears, another one bites the dust at maiiwang tulala. Take this. Para bang tinanong ka ng kasalubong mo: “Pare, saan ka?” Yamot pa siya kung ang reply ay “Nandito.” ‘Di ba? Totoo naman na narito kung wala roon. Hmmpp. Or this: May bitbit kang towel, soap… Read More »

AN ENRICHING LESSONS FROM CELEBRITIES

From movie writer, I was honored when several celebrities got me as their publicist or pro. The very first was the late actress Amalia Fuentes. Out of my closeness to her siblings Alex, deceased Cheng Muhlach and her adviser-director Ben Feleo could be the reason why Amalia opted to me as the replacement of her previous pro. Working… Read More »

PROSESO SA PARTIHAN NG MANA AT PAGPALIPAT NG TITULO

 Magandang araw po Atty. Isa sa mga tagahanga at taga-subaybay mo sa Youtube Channel na “Batas Pinoy”. Nakatira po kami sa lupa ng mahigit kumulang 50 na taon at ang may-ari ay ang kapatid ng tatay ko. Magkapatid po sila sa nanay. Bago po kc nag asawa ang lolo ko meron na pong anak ang lola ko at… Read More »