It was inconceivable not too long ago that one day, I would put memories and feelings in print and, more improbably, in a book. Apart from a short story I wrote when I was 12, my academic standing suggests that I could not write anything worth putting on the school paper. The editor, reporters and contributing writers all… Read More »
Sa content creator na taga canada Bakit kinikita nyo dito sa pinas ay ikinukumpara? Oo, dito dolyar ang ating kinikita Pero pesos ba ang ating ginagasta? Huwag nang ipagyabang kung malaki ang sweldo mo Alam naman natin sa bills dito kulang pa ito Kaya nga karamihan ay nagdodoble ng trabaho Lalo na iyong mabababa ang sweldo Hindi naman… Read More »
Most people use social media to serve their self-interests. What could be more self-serving than evangelizing your local businesses, the heartbeats of your community’s economy? Thriving local businesses create local jobs, support local charities, and often offer a broad range of goods and services not found elsewhere. It’s the eclectic mix of independent coffee shops, restaurants, specialty shops,… Read More »
“To everything turn, turn, turn/There is a season turn, turn, turn/And a time to every purpose under Heaven.” — Lyrics from Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds. “In the quest we undertake for the best possible life we are capable of —an individually tailored best life for each—there has inevitably to be something ideal, and much practical.” —… Read More »
In my previous column, I outlined the steps for preparing for an interview: I wrote it’s understandable for interviewers to be interested in a candidate’s reason(s) for being interested in the job. Therefore, ensure you have a solid grasp of why you want the job and can confidently answer, “Why do you want this job?” or “Why do you… Read More »
One afternoon, while I was overlooking the lake over at our balcony, I thought of writing about Love—well, in the middle of good weather, the sky is bright, there are no clouds around, a bit of calm wind, and my mind is full of positive thoughts. Writing about Love amid all the bad news we read in the… Read More »
The Children’s Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to children in high-needs neighbourhoods in Toronto. Its purpose is to provide equal access to books for all children, thereby improving literacy rates and socioeconomic outcomes. They give away free books to children ages 0-18 at its two locations: Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park and 561 Sherbourne Street… Read More »
June marks Seniors Month in Ontario, a special time dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our elderly community members. This year’s theme, “Working for Seniors,” underscores the importance of programs and services designed to keep seniors fit, healthy, active, and engaged within their families, friends, and communities. Across the province, June will be filled with… Read More »
Ni Edwin Esteba Sa ating pagtanda tayo ba ay handa? Mayroon ba tayong inaasahan na mag aalaga? Kung wala tayong ipon tayo ay kawawa Pasalamat kung may anak na mag aaruga Huwag natin silang obligahin Na sa pagtanda natin tayo ay papasanin Dahil sila ay may mga pamilya din At dapat gawin ang kanilang tungkulin Kung may anak… Read More »
Now is the time for all of us, alumni of the Pamanstasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, to take the initiative to make the appointment of a PLM alumnus/alumna as the university president a reality. This month’s forthcoming alumni reunion is an opportune time for us to close ranks and keep on appealing, knocking on the corridors of power… Read More »