In His own well-laid plans and mysterious ways, God makes things happen according to His plan, His time and His will. This, I believe so. January passed with a lot of glad and sad surprises, all of which were worthy to be kept in my shoebox trove of great memories. ***** Geez! My kumare Sally and inaanak Karen,… Read More »
This day of January 27 (as I rush to submit my column for the Feb 1 issue) is the birth anniversary of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. No wonder the Toronto Symphony Orchestra had back to back Mozart concerts. I only found out today (that it was Mozart’s birthday) as I was listening, through my laptop, to one of my… Read More »
Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte warned the U.S. last January 24, 2020 that he would scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) if Washington did not reinstate the visa of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, Duterte’s political ally. Dela Rosa is a former Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief who is now a senator. When he was PNP Chief, dela Rosa, led the… Read More »
Since Rodrigo Duterte took over the presidency of the Philippines, the influx of Chinese nationals has increased dramatically. As a result, gambling and prostitution have become a huge problem. Most of the Chinese nationals who have come to the Philippines are involved in a new gaming industry called Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (Pogos). Hundreds of Pogos are in operation right now,… Read More »
Q. Maganda araw po Atty. gusto ko lang po sana itanong kung gaano po kalaki o kaliit ang percent na entitled sakin regarding po sa gustong pagbenta nang Nanay ko nang bahay at lupa namin, ang nasabing bahay at lupa ay nakapangalan sa aming dalawa, orihinal itong nakapangalan sa aking ama at ipinalipat sa pangalan naming dalawa nang… Read More »
Trivia: Recently, at the TV show Magandang Buhay, cousins Aga and Nino Muhlach recollected their younger years to hosts Jolina Magdangal, Kara Estrada and Melai. Aga recounted that after their aunt Amalia Fuentes shone to the fullest, another Muhlach hugged the spotlight, none other than Cinema’s Child Wonder Nino. “Since we were kids Nino and I treated each… Read More »
It’s amazing how much of this and that fill up our everyday lives. Before you know it you have accumulated all sorts of things whether it be furniture, ballpens (yes, working or not working), information, clothes, shoes (think Imelda). Ask anyone who has to move houses. Unending sorting out, discarding, unhoarding. But, that is life, from my experience.… Read More »
Q.Magandang umaga po Atty., gusto ko lang po maliwanagan sa issue namin ngayon ng aking pamilya tungkol sa lupain nang aking magulang. Yung papa ko po ay nakapabili nang lupain at nakapagpatayo na nang bahay kasama ang bago niyang asawa. Ako lang po ang anak nang papa ko sa first mother ko, pero ngayon sa second mother is… Read More »
“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. Magandang Araw Po. Magtanong tungkol sa legal na bagay kung ano ang tamang gawin. Ang tatay ko po at mga kapatid niya ay mayroong minana… Read More »
Good tidings! The Season of Advent has begun. Every December 25, the world celebrates the birth of the Holy Baby in Bethlehem. Joy to the world! Jesus, the Christ, is come! Indeed, it is a Holy day. ***** “Season’s Greetings!” and “Happy Holidays!” are both politically correct. However, it is quite awkward to use the catchphrases nowadays when… Read More »