Get groovy. Reach Cloud Nine. Get high on nostalgia. Listen to electrifying upbeat tunes of the bands that created and built the unique Taglish (or Engalog?) musical genre known as “Manila Sound” in the Philippines some four decades ago. Savour memories inspired by songs its lyricists penned eons ago for all to hear, relate with and sing in… Read More »
In September 2016, the then newly inaugurated President Rodrigo Duterte boasted that just as Hitler killed Jews in the Holocaust, he was killing drug dealers and users. “Hitler massacred three million Jews. Now there are three million drug addicts (in the Philippines). I’d be happy to slaughter them. At least if Germany had Hitler, the Philippines would have…”… Read More »
Just recently, Kathryn Bernardo did not discard differences with Daniel Padilla would cause misunderstandings. She admits being exact opposite with him in many ways. This has led others to opine their lassitude for each other might cause the duo’s break up sooner than expected. In this light, Kathryn laughed it off for many times the differences would ignite… Read More »
There are a lot of successful Filipino Canadians in Canada. We probably know some of them but are not aware of what they went through to get to where they are now. Their story would be interesting to know and would be helpful to those of you who are new to the Country. Fortunately, we know of one… Read More »
Lolo Santi: My mate is a nag. What should I do? Kaka Demi: Get the TV remote … and press MUTE. ***** If it doesn’t work, and it won’t, here are seven worn-out tips from a really good old buddy, Kabesang Betong: When the nagging begins, gently interrupt and remind the mate of a beautiful wedding; and zoom… Read More »
Just when the Philippines was beginning to join Asia’s emerging economies and was well on its way to becoming one of the fastest growing economies in the region, the Duterte administration has opted to rock the boat and insist on amending the 1987 Constitution to pave the way for a federal form of government, the path to which… Read More »
MANILA In 1997, I came back home to the Philippines from the United States after 27 years. I sort of knew then that sooner or later, our country would be in trouble. And so it is. The writings on the wall were all there. Forebodings of economic and political collapse were there. Our leaders had been unable to… Read More »
On July 2, the Globe and Mail published an interview titled “Conservative status of women critic Rachael Harder challenges Liberal version of feminism,” and the 31-year-old Lethbridge MP pulled no punches in her conversation with parliamentary reporter Laura Stone. Harder, who was blocked by Liberal and NDP members of the House of Commons committee on the status of… Read More »
Q.Hello Attorney. There are six of us to inherit our parents real estate properties. However, one sister predeceased our parents at age 29, with four children. From our parents and siblings accounts, our sister died because of neglect and abuse by her husband. He did not contribute financially even when jobs were offered he refused to work. When… Read More »
The likes of Impong Tasyo will always be a booming voice to reckon with anywhere, especially at a mall’s reconfigured square tables where seniors mill, with a small cup of coffee and a muffin to while away the hours. Always abuzz like a wasp about to sting, Impong Tasyo seizes every intervening second of silence to get himself… Read More »