“The essence of lying is in deception, not in words.”—John Ruskin THE proposed Charter change (Chacha) in the Philippines that will supposedly zero in only on economic provisions shouldn’t be compared even in witticism to the fast ballroom dance of Latin American origin, similar to the mambo, that follows a rhythmic
February 10, 2024
“Faith and prayer are the vitamins of the soul; man cannot live in health without them.” –Mahalika Jackson TO ward off flu, among other winter season-related diseases, we sought refuge in vitamins for support aside from the flu vaccine we received in December. It is imperative that we also do a
February 9, 2024
“You try turning up in America without documents, without a visa, without a passport; you’ll be treated as very, very much illegal.”—Tony Abbott WE know a lot of Filipinos who have successfully arrived and are now staying in the United States because of religious visa. And it is not only former
February 8, 2024
“Corruption is the enemy of development, and of good governance. It must be got rid of. Both the government and the people at large must come together to achieve this national objective.”—Pratibha Patil A FORMER Supreme Court chief justice now serving as President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s executive secretary shot himself
February 7, 2024
“Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.”— Oscar Wilde IN today’s fast-changing cultural environment, I respectfully recommend the book that flashes intriguing questions such as: Why does a husband or lover fall asleep within seconds after
February 5, 2024
“There is such a thing as tempting the gods. Talking too much, too soon and with too much self-satisfaction has always seemed to me a sure way to court disaster. The forces of retribution are always listening. They never sleep.”—Meg Greenfield WHEN he was lording over the Malacañang Palace as president
February 3, 2024
“Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.”— William Wordsworth PHILIPPINE Ambassador to Bangladesh, Atty. Leo Tito L. Ausan Jr., has been invited as guest poet in the 36th National Poetry Festival at Hakim Chattar adjacent to Dhaka University Central Library on
February 2, 2024
“Nobody trusts anyone in authority today. It is one of the main features of our age. Wherever you look, there are lying politicians, crooked bankers, corrupt police officers, cheating journalists and double-dealing media barons, sinister children’s entertainers, rotten and greedy energy companies, and out-of-control security services.”—Adam Curtis WHIRLING with excitement and
February 1, 2024
“What is it about me that you hate so much?” a man asked his wife six months into his sobriety. “Everything!” she replied with a glare. – Anonymous Quote CAN former Philippine President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte and ally-turned-nemesis President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. deal with anger? The answer is obvious. They
January 31, 2024
“If you have a secret, people will sit a little bit closer.”—Rob Corddry TRUST remains to be the most important aspect of any meaningful relationship. “More specifically, it is a mutual condition that must exist between a manager and his subordinates, a husband and wife, and between friends,” writes Dr. Jan
January 30, 2024
“Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.” — Ave Maria prayer THE words of the Ave
January 29, 2024
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve.”—Napoleon Hill DINAGYANG Festival is not just an event, it has become a state of mind for most Ilonggos. Wherever an Ilonggo lives around the world, he or she experiences a particular mindset or mood that is associated with or
January 27, 2024
