Iloilo City was made more famous recently but for the wrong reasons, unfortunately. I am sure most of you heard or read about the graft cases filed by DSWD to some barangay officials and City Hall-affiliated individuals over alleged irregularities in the distribution of the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS)
January 8, 2026
For as long as I can remember, (longer than you think, mind you) our country has always been saddled with various corruption issues to the point where citizens are now desensitized and not as reactive. I was in grade school when People Power happened because of gross corruption; then out of college
December 18, 2025
One news that caught my attention recently is the family conflict of movie personality Kim Chiu and that of her sister who allegedly stole most of her hard-earned money from showbusiness. Lakam, as the story goes was apparently entrusted with millions by Kim who thought that it was used to venture into
December 11, 2025
I was more than shocked when I learned that another tragedy had fallen on the royal and most famous family of America – the cancer diagnosis of Tatiana Schlossberg, the 35-year-old daughter of Caroline Kennedy with Edwin, and granddaughter of Jackie Onassis and John F. Kennedy. Tatiana has acute myeloid leukemia, also known
December 3, 2025
I have long loved zoos. In our family travels, it is a must-visit, for our son is so interested in in grand animals that strut like they are kings in their own rights. So, can you imagine that certain sadness when you know that it does not exist in your immediate community/province
November 26, 2025
Just got back from a long-weekend chillin’ in a luxurious hotel resort that got me thinking about the power of the rich in defying gravity. In the three pools that were available there always were the presence of 50ish to mid-sixties ladies who did not look a day older than 30. One
August 29, 2024
Much has been said lately about mother’s love (or the lack of it) and about a child’s respect or depth of gratitude for a parent (or lack of it) that it has even eclipsed one of the most heart-warming achievements and victories this country badly needs. As promised to myself and a
August 22, 2024
One of the countries that have the most colorful, lamentable and amusing electoral process is of course ours. It begins at the very basic rule of campaign periods which ought to begin after filing and YET is done as early as the year before blatantly and not so blatantly the moment the
July 25, 2024
Some are born leaders, while some are born to influence leaders. Of the two, and if history has taught us anything, it is the latter that spells the difference for in judgement hour, their opinion is the one that will matter. If you ever find yourself in a position of being a
July 19, 2024
In my half a century of existence, I have now narrowed down to 5 observations basic human behavior that has governed most acts or propel humans to act in such manner. Though it has not in any way made me a master at reading individuals, (always knowing that other quirky factors might
July 6, 2024
Being a part of the tourism industry, which I love so much, has given me ample exposure to all kinds (almost) of well-travelled people. There’s one who only goes to places that offer adventure tourism (trekking in Cambodia, playing with elephants in Vietnam, diving in our country and nearby), another is a
May 4, 2024
To all football lovers, this name means a lot lately. He is the latest wonderkid to join the ranks of big names in this sport and to think he is only 17! Endrick Felipe (Moreira de Sousa) hails from a small town in Brazil called Taguatinga and with the usual ingredient needed
April 22, 2024