“There’s still is a status-quo group at City Hall who likes things done the old way, behind closed doors.” –Laura Miller Nobody loves a loser? In a twist of fate, an executive assistance who was asked to resign by the right hand of outgoing Iloilo City Mayor Jose Espinosa III, Rommel ‘Jojo’ Castro, is about …
OPINION
Why do you forsake us, Mr. President?
It’s been awhile since I wrote something about the current administration. I have tried to limit making my political and social points of view public for the past months due to the toxicity of the last election. However, one can only hold in so much emotion before it erupts into something and, I guess, I …
Better tourism promotions is needed
When one travels to countries in Asia, such as Thailand and Malaysia, one wonders why there are hundreds of tourist vans and buses moving about. Yet, when visiting the Philippines, there are hardly any buses seen along EDSA or Roxas Boulevard; or meandering the Malate area—the same goes for Cebu, Iloilo, and Davao. What’s the …
Only God can solve the water crisis
“…Who among the gods is like you, LORD… The LORD reigns forever and ever…” –Exodus 15:11 and 18 This column will dwell once again on the ongoing water shortage in Metro Manila in order to underscore an imperative point—there is no other solution to this problem but our God and Savior whose name is Jesus, …
Facilitator who brought Dinagyang, Manggahan to NYC is The FilAm’s cover story
“In a magazine, one can get – from cover to cover – 15 to 20 different ideas about life and how to live it.” –Maya Angelou Josephine ‘Joji’ Jalandoni, the facilitator who made the participation of Iloilo City’s Dinagyang Festival and Guimaras’ Manggahan Festival in last year’s Philippine Independence Day Parade in New York City …
Macapagal-Arroyo offers false hope on airport expansion
“Everything is possible, from angels to demons to economists and politicians.” –Paulo Coelho When politicians like Speaker of the House Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo speak, one should always remember not to believe it immediately. Just look at the Panay-Guimaras-Negros Bridge project. Politicians caused a stir by claiming construction would begin in 2018 yet, in the middle of …
Academia’s Achilles’ heel
In “Ideology and Ideological State Apparatus,” Marxist philosopher Louis Althusser called school an “ideological state apparatus.” Despite it being unclear if he was referring to school or the education sector in general, it is obvious the moniker suggests, while individuals strive to achieve certain standards of achievement, the said criteria are merely state-sponsored selection for …
Why do are there so many victims of scams?
“…Do not forget to read the Book of the Law. Meditate on it day and night. And carefully obey everything that is written in it all the time. Then, you will become prosperous and successful…” –Joshua 1:8 Dr. Jose Rizal put it ever so clearly: “There will be no tyrants if there would be no …
A short-lived electoral victory
“In school, you’re taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you’re given a test that teaches you a lesson.” –Tom Bodett When former Janiuay Mayor Frankie Locsin sought his previous post in last month’s midterm elections, he probably had no idea his appeal before the Sandiganbayan regarding graft charges would be denied …
Why are foreigners abusing Filipinos?
“…See, I set before you today life and prosperity, death and destruction. For I command you today to love the LORD your God, to walk in obedience to him, and to keep his commands, decrees and laws; then you will live and increase, and the LORD your God will bless you… But if your heart …