December 2010
Asadong Manok
1 whole chicken (cut in pieces) 1 C vinegar ½ Tsp. salt 3 medium onion ( 1- minced, 2 onions-cut in four) 1 C oil 1 garlic clove ½ C Tomato sauce 1 C water 4 Potatoes (Cut in four) Salt and pepper Bay leaf (optional) Marinate the chicken with vinegar, salt and minced... »
An Honorable Adieu For Ambassador Jose Brillantes
Ambassador Jose Brillantes ended his tenure in Canada last September 2010 leaving memories that were vital as well as kindred in the hearts of many Filipinos specially those who live in Montreal. The unique affinity to him was well expressed at an elegant dinner party with a Filipiniana theme, hosted by Mely de... »
Filipino Christmas Spirit: A Deeper Meaning
I was thinking about the uniqueness of our traditional Christmas celebration in the Philippines and how we enjoy the spirit of joy and merriment listening to Christmas music from September till January of the following year. We Filipinos pride ourselves with so many outstanding qualities. One of those qualities is our close family... »
The thief of time: Procrastination
Have you ever fallen short of success or achievement in school work because you didn’t have enough time? As teenagers, the grand majority of us did. We blame it on the lack of time but it’s actually due to the way we control it. Being a teenager, we have a lot of outings,... »
We Have A Job To Do
For many first generation Canadian born Filipinos, the Philippines has become a country only known as the land of our parents, relatives and ancestors. But what else do we really know about it? “People Power” presented by Teesri Duniya Theatre, in October, put on an emotionally commanding show that took the audience... »
Changes to the Live-in Caregiver Program
Part I Permanent Residence Requirements Canada’s live-in caregiver program (LCP) aims at bringing qualified temporary workers to Canada to provide in-home childcare, senior home support care or care for the disabled. Pending certain conditions, the LCP then allows these workers to apply for permanent residence from within the country. On April 1st... »
Doctors and Nurses – Destination Canada? Why?
Are you a nurse or doctor and have aspiration of migrating to a first-world nation? Or do you have a relative or friend, who is practicing as a nurse or doctor, and you want to help this relative or friend migrate to Canada? If your answer is yes to either of these questions,... »
The Spirit Of Giving
Christmas is the time of year when we all define the word GIVING in significant ways. It is a fact that when the Yuletide season comes around we are all rushing to finish buying the items from our Christmas list. There are several of these lists: family, work, social circles, church and community... »
Dear Ate V.
My boyfriend is spending too much time playing videogames. How do I get him to stop? These days, threatening to break up with your boyfriend is simply not enough to change this type of hobby. Since he is busy doing what he loves, maybe this is your opportunity to do things that you... »
