Monthly Archives: October 2014
HAPPY VALLEY HOME Retirement living up close (Part Two)
Some of the best art professionals anywhere reside at Happy Valley. As an artist (former ceramicist/current pencil artist) I was overjoyed when I found out. I’m happy that I can call all of them colleagues. Though I’ve been trying for years to get them all together and form an arts association I’ve been woefully unsuccessful with each attempt. Artists are solitary individuals I guess myself included. Continue reading
The Painful Solitude of Thespian Laughter
Robin Williams passed away. His death reverberated through the hearts of those who enjoyed his wit and followed his humor. His abrupt farewell left a sad enigma and a space void of adequate reasons that made it difficult to understand the last event of his life. Continue reading
Ruth: A Widow’s Romance
The “Song of Ruth” is a simple song with simple lines and simple melody. Yet, if you’ll listen to it closely, you’ll realize the solemnity of its promise. And so it has become a popular love song performed during weddings. Continue reading
America at war
America at war” headlines a newspaper. That’s an understatement; America has been at war since the “War that will end all wars” or World War I as we know it. Indeed, the world has been at war since then. Yes, World War II followed and then the Cold War… followed by the Korean War… followed by the Vietnam War… ad infinitum. Continue reading
On four-day workweek in Metro Manila
The Civil Service Commission has approved the implementation of four-day workweek in government offices in Metro Manila under certain conditions. Under the scheme, work will be stretched from eight to ten hours a day to be able to drop a day in the work week. The scheme though is only voluntary and available only to agencies which are qualified under its rules Continue reading
Nora Aunor wants to sing again
October 1, 2014
Don’t look now but the superstar Nora Aunor is raring to sing again.
The former vendor who was catapulted to stardom for her golden voice as she won a national singing contest made known her wish, saying she misses singing. Continue reading
Bacolod’s MassKara Festival holds soft opening
October 1, 2014
BACOLOD CITY — Two of the four festival sites of Masskara 2014 held its soft opening over the weekend. The sites are the Bacolod People’s House (Government Center) and the “Barangay San Miguel” along SM City Bacolod at the Reclamation Area. Continue reading
Pacquiao steps up training for November fight, confirms he’ll play during Oct. 19 PBA opening
October 1, 2014
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – World boxing icon Manny Pacquiao has intensified his training for his upcoming title defense against American Chris Algieri at the Cotain Arena in Macau, China on November 23. Continue reading
Sandiganbayan orders seizure of Marcoses’ ‘ill-gotten’ paintings
October 1, 2014
QUEZON CITY – The Sandiganbayan’s Security and Sheriff’s Services Division has recovered eight paintings — including one by Michaelangelo and another by Pablo Picasso — which were in the possession of the family of former President Ferdinand Marcos at their San Juan house.
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Free Scholarship and College Planning Workshop
October 1, 2014
Join APIASF and the University of Illinois at Chicago for a FREE event that provides scholarship and college planning, leadership training, financial literacy, and professional development information for high school and college students and parents. Continue reading