Monthly Archives: October 2010
Reunited on TV, Gabby wishing for a reunion movie with Sharon
October 22, 2010
He maybe wishing for the star but former movie teenage throb Gabby Concepcion is still wishing a movie that will reunite him with ex-wife, the megastar Sharon Cuneta.
It may not be farfetched considering that after more than 12 years of estrangement, Gabby, a long-time resident of San Francisco, California, had reunited on television, one of which was in the show no less of the megastar on ABS-CBN Channel 2. Continue reading
The “Food Supplements” Scam
October 15, 2010
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public alert on May 1, 2009, warning consumers to “stop using Hydroxycut Products, dietary supplements used for weight loss as fat burners, as energy-enhancers, as low carb diet aids, and for water loss under the Lovate and MuscleTech brand names.” Continue reading
Oktubre 16 – Pambansang Araw ng mga Amo
October 15, 2010
Kung may araw para sa mga karaniwang empleyado at trabahador, may araw din para sa mga amo. Isa na marahil ang mga Filipino sa lahing may pinakamaraming ginagamit na katawagan sa ‘boss’. Amo, boss, bosing, tsip, hepe, at manedyer ay ilan lang sa mga ito. Continue reading
THAT CREATIVE DRIVE FIL-AM HISTORY MONTH
October 15, 2010
Mayor Richard M. Daley has declared October Filipino-American History Month. Among the myriad of Fil-Am events featured this month first and foremost on my mind is ‘The Filipino as an Artist in Chicago’ currently being held at the Philippine Consulate at: 30 N. Michigan Avenue. The art exhibit is on the 21st floor of the Consulate in Kalayaan Hall. The show runs from now through Halloween Day. Some of Chicago’s finest Fil-Am artists have their works on display. Being ‘in the business’ (practicing artist) I know great art when I see it and this is great art! Continue reading
Health Care Reform Will Cover More But Cost More
by Don Azarias
October 15, 2010
According to those independent and neutral experts, President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law is getting panned by Republicans (who else?), pundits and critics and, of course, by Democrats who are afraid of losing in the midterm elections. In their first comprehensive look, they are in accord that more Americans will be covered, but costs are also going up. Except for Obama and Democrats, almost everyone agrees that costs, indeed, will be going up. Continue reading
I honor you for the last time
by Carmelita Cochingco Ballesteros.
October 15, 2010
Chapter 44
After about two months, the public witnessed Pilar’s wedding. They gossiped about her mourning clothes without realizing how tormented her soul had been. Continue reading
Lessons Learned From 2000 Feet Below
October 15, 2010
It was riveting and captivating. The dramatic pictures allowed the world to experience the suspense and jubilation firsthand, front and center. Like the millions who watched, I was transfixed and spellbound. It was history in the making captured in almost two days. Continue reading
Aquino’s Binuclear Presidency
October 15, 2010
President Benigno “P-Noy” Aquino III seems to believe in the adage, “Two heads are better than one,” when he fills up positions in his administration. He divided the former Office of the Press Secretary into two groups: the Presidential Communications Operations Office and the Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO). Continue reading
On Being Shot
October 15, 2010
While dry leaves fall and temperatures descend, we chase a running nose behind annoying sniffles. Meanwhile, the likes of Jewel’s, Walgreens and Wal-Mart welcome the changing season with a commercial slogan reminding us that flu shots are available. Continue reading
Separate the chaff from the grain
October 15, 2010
Something popular in Philippine politics for decades, is just recently taking place in American politics today. If no one is noticing, try Sarah Palin, Christine O’Donnell and Kristi Noem. What do all these women have in common other than being Tea Party favorites, short on resume and lacking in experience? Continue reading