Not a few young generation of Filipinos in Canada and the Philippines have queried me about my background of being a veteran writer and publicist of long time celebrities. If anything, this makes me reminisced my entrance in the field of movie industry. In my third year in journalism course at the MLQU, one of the professors the… Read More »
Q. Good day po. Itatanong ko lang kung panu po ang process ng naiwang lote ng aking lolo at lola. Patay n po kasi sila pareho, walang anak at parehong patay na ang mga magulang. Sinu-sino po ang pwedeng magmana ng naiwang lote? Mga kapatid po ba ng parehong lolo at lola ko? Included po ba ang half-sisters? … 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. Hello po!, atty.!, sana lagi po kayong nasa mabuting kalagayan. Ako po ay isang Fil-Canadian na nakatira na po dito sa Canada ng 21 years,… Read More »
Voters in all 25 electoral ridings in Toronto have spoken and have painted Canada’s premier city red – cautiously, conscientiously and convincingly. Way beyond reasonable doubt, the resounding cry is, was and ever shall be “Let’s Go, Raptors!” ***** Just like the Raptors, champions and winners are subject to greater expectations. Congratulations! You have won in your riding.… Read More »
What makes a stellar concert? Toronto gets exciting any season of the year when favorite concerts happen. Still being talked about is the latest favorite – the PAIR OF ACES which headlined Darren Espanto and Jona. Honestly I expected a good show – but surprise! Turned out to be not good but EXCELLENTLY decibels higher – this concert… Read More »
Trivia: In the observance of All Souls Day this November and the recent death of ex-movie queen Amalia Fuentes, it’s timely to recount her little known side. In the ‘50s we got acquainted but not attached to each other. So I was surprised when later in the ‘60s, Amalia hired me as the publicist of her movie outfit… Read More »
By Edwin Mercurio “Cruelty, like every other vice, requires no motive outside itself—It only requires opportunity” George Eliot 1819-80. When the opportunity to make money by false promises arise, a company hiding under the name of MG immigration consultancy goes full swing by recruiting hapless Filipinos to apply for “express” immigration to Canada. Many of the victims who… Read More »
Contact: Joyce Rodriguez (416) 451-3320 or joycerodriguez711@gmail.com Mississauga, Ontario – Home of Love supporters Norie Blohm and Joyce Rodriguez agreed with each other that they will raise $5000 this year to help with the reconstruction and renovations of Home of Love. The first fund-raiser was a dinner dance they called Summer Heat. Over 100 guests attended the event… Read More »
The October 2, 21019 FCT Annual General Membership Meeting (AGM) chalked up another one for the books. Halloween has indeed arrived early for its members. First off, elected were the current board members, principally the ‘same sailors rowing the same boat’. Most of the current board members stayed put, meaning current culture prevailed or a status quo. The… Read More »
Trivia: The publicized drug case of ex-bold actress Deborah Sun and the first time together of Maja Salvador, Janella Salvador and Jobelle Salvador in the current TV drama-horror series Bride Killer put to the fore anew the famous Salvador clan in showbiz which started in the early ‘50s. Before the patriarch of the Salvadors the late Lou Salvador… Read More »