Member petitioners have now sent another official letter to The Filipino Centre Toronto (FCT) Board to follow up on their petition to have FCT conduct an independent third party financial audit of FCT’s books and accounting records for years 2016 – 2018. FCT President Mary Anne San Juan approved this motion for an independent financial audit way back during… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that the first landing in the moon by an American astronaut 50 years ago coincided with the crowning of the first Pinay beauty Queen in the Miss Universe tilt held in the United States? For the record Gloria Diaz also made a feat by being the first Pinay Miss Universe who eventually ended up… Read More »
“Laws relating to family rights and duties,or to the status, condition and legal capacity of persons are bi nding upon Filipino citizens, even though living abroad.” (Article 15 Civil Code of the Philippines) Q. Greetings! My parents died and left a parcel of land wherein my only brother waived his right of the inheritance for this particular property.… Read More »
Kuya Badong: “Give the devil an inch; he’d want to be a ruler.” Kabesang Betong: “Ibaon ang problema. Bigyan na natin ng anim na ruler!” ***** Tandang Andoy: “An idle mind is a devil’s factory.” Tatay Kaloy: “Kaya pala ang taas ng employment rate ng mga zombie.” Tandang Andoy: “For clarity, I said idle mind.” Tatay Kaloy: “Just… Read More »
Trivia: Just like the late Movie King Fernando Poe Jr., the one who consistently reigned as Comedy King for many decades was the deceased Dolphy. But before he shone in the mid -50s, other rib-ticklers were famous during the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, built up by three leading movie companies then. Under Sampaguita Pictures, the team of… 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. Dear Atty, I hope this mail finds you well. I read in your column few months back about the legitimation of an illegitimate child. My… Read More »
Napag-uusapan lang: Ingkong Tasyo: “Bakit hila-hila mo ‘yang sinulid?” Aling Pacing: “Sige nga, itulak mo.” ***** “Do the right thing,” so it is always advised. Quite a truism among many people struggling with sense and sensibilities, doing the right thing seems to be the most plausible cliche oft-said to feel blameless and detached until proven otherwise. An advice-seeking… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know from the late ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s to ‘80s, two outstanding actresses vied for the movie queen throne? Interestingly, both the arch rivals excelled not only in comedy but also in tear-jerking starrers. In the late ‘40s, the rivalry was initiated by Carmen Rosales and Rosa del Rosario. Built up by Sampaguita Pictures’ big boss… Read More »
Napag-usapan lang po:Impong Tasyo: “What’s your take on the San Andreas Fault?”Lolo Bastian: “He should apologize.”Tiyo Pacing: “Say, what?”Lolo Bastian: “And promise not to do it again.”Tandang Imo: “Excuse me, I’m sorry.”Lolo Bastian: “Not you. San Andreas!”Kabesang Betong: “Kawawang San Andreas. Napagbintangan na naman.”*****Sa tutuo lang, ito naman kasing si Tata Mulong, isiningit pa sa usapan ang mga… Read More »
Trivia: Did you know that after almost three decades in showbiz, veteran actor Raymond Bagatsing’s dream has been fulfilled recently? His starrer Quezon’s Game won 22 awards not only in the Philippines but in various international film fests. Raymond delineated the late President Manuel Quezon which focused on the time he allowed Jewish refugees to stay in the… Read More »