Editorial
Welcome to Canada Ambassador Leslie Gatan
Our new Philippine ambassador to Canada is His Excellency, Ambassador Leslie Gatan who took his post in September 2011. Before taking this position he was an Assistant Secretary in the Office of the United Nations and other International Organization from January 2010 to the present. He was Special Assistant , Office of the... »
The Power of Choice
Choice is a dynamic birthright given and inherent in the human specie. The mind and the ability to think , create, and actualize our lives are distinct qualities. It distinguishes us from the rest of the living and vibrating beings of this planet. The gift of free will and the power to make... »
Honoring 100 years of International Women’s Day
In 1911 the first International Women’s Day was celebrated in the following countries, Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland. Today after a hundred years it has evolved into a global celebration. The movement has taken to great leaps from suffrage to the more complex and essential realities of women’s role in a changing world,... »
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 Importance Of Education
Why is education important in human society? Education is the vehicle where knowledge is gained and information is received and processed. It is our way to better understand and perceive the world. The facility to read and write makes a world of difference in human progress. It opens new horizons and opportunities to... »
Expressing Gratitude to the Community
The mark of a traveler’s progress is determined by the milestone that he has reached in his journey towards a given destination. It is a feeling of satisfaction to see that movement has been executed and the destination is not that distant. The newspaper is now a year old and each month was interesting... »
Haiti: Change and Resilience
The devastating earthquake that changed Haiti in 36 seconds last January 12, 2010 shifted the whole world’s perspectives of the temporal and no guarantees in life realities. Time was the major player and it held no certainties nor promises after the vigorous quake left the city of Port-au Prince in ruins. It was all... »
Retracing 2009
In the onset of any journey, plan, project, relationship and action there is a certain feeling of anticipation to what lies so far and beyond in the great unknown. It is a natural feeling that is known as “the beginning”. Within the confines of this time and flow we are engaged in... »
Making Responsible Choices
Life is composed of choices and the constant flow of change that happens every second of our lives. This very essence oriented fact is always taking place despite our awareness or consciousness. The truth about this reality is evident when the choices that we make have made tremendous effects in the lives of many... »
A Call for Leadership
By: Elenita Belgica Anyone can follow a path but we all know that people with leadership blaze one. Leadership can also be defined as being able to motivate and inspire others. In this way, leadership doesn’t necessarily have to come from the executive level. It is something that encourages a new direction for... »
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