Category: Opinion & Editorial Columnists

New hope for our Filipino World War II veterans
I HOPE you all have a happy Memorial Day weekend, and most especially to our World War II veterans and their families who have been waiting to receive what they…

Obama pushes anew to help the undocumented
IN its latest effort yet to help qualified undocumented immigrants in America, which include many kababayans, the Obama administration asked the US Court of Appeals on Monday, May 18 to…
Investment
“THE key for the future of any country and any institution lies in the talent, skills and capabilities of its people. With talent shortages projected to become more severe in…

How do you solve a problem like Sen. Grace Poe?
SENATOR Grace Poe used to be a darling, not only in the entertainment world which saw her being raised by her adoptive parents movie icons, Fernando Poe Jr. and Susan…
Vulnerable
TODAY, the world is more prone to extreme natural hazards. No one is ever really prepared or safe when Mother Nature releases her wrath. Even the most resilient nations bow…

Who will PNoy endorse for president in 2016: Grace Poe or Mar Roxas?
AFTER a successful state visit to Canada and a meeting with Fil-Am community leaders in Chicago, President Noynoy Aquino’s return to Manila has reignited the curiosity of many kababayans as…

How about the other drug trafficking victims?
WHO “saved” Mary Jane Veloso’s life? The harsh truth is that no one has. All she got was a reprieve. A postponement. The prospect of facing a firing squad still…

Quo Vadis, Pacquiao: Retire or rematch?
NO matter how much we Filipinos pride ourselves in being resilient and blessed with the unbelievable grace of moving on after a loss, there are just times when we seem…
Untapped potential
FLOYD Mayweather Jr. may have won and maintained his unblemished record, but many questioned his underwhelming victory over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday, May 2. And despite his loss, many Filipinos…
Reaching out
“IT is a miracle.” Many Filipinos and supporters around the world heaved a sigh of relief after the Indonesian government decided to postpone the execution of convicted overseas Filipino worker…

Why retire in the Philippines
IF your age is past three-fourths of a century it’s probably time to consider your retirement options. My wife and I have decided to spend most of what remains of…
Intimidation
THE world is alarmed by China’s recent activities. Reports are continually revealing that the economic giant has been aggressively claiming the disputed South China Sea. President Benigno Aquino III warned…
An open letter to the Asian community
What do the magical healing of a 65 year old Caucasian woman and 18 fabulous Asian caregivers have in common? “Fresh Off The Boat,” the hottest new comedy on ABC,…

What Obama could tell PNoy about approval ratings
THE recent Social Weather Station (SWS) and Pulse Asia reports on the performance and trust ratings of President Noynoy Aquino have been grist for those who want to see him…
Men of valor
IT has been 73 years after Filipino and American soldiers waved the white flag before Japanese troops. Now the war veterans, who are in their twilight years, plea before the…

New hurdles, new hope for the undocumented in California
BALITANG America shared with kababayans on The Filipino Channel the not-so-good news, especially for those who are hoping that President Barack Obama’s executive order on immigration will finally be given…

Young Fil-Am forced by police officers to fight another inmate gladiator style
WHAT would you do if your own young son was forced by police officers to fight another inmate more than twice his size, gladiator style, just so they have a…

Easter quotes and verses on faith and new beginnings
HAPPY EASTER! May the following collection of quotes and verses inspire you to live a new life in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ! “I am the resurrection and…
Renewed spirit
THE Holy Week is a very spiritual and significant time for the predominantly Catholic population. The days making up this week hold a deep meaning for Filipinos because Lenten season…

You claim to be a Christian, but do you really believe in God?
THIS season of Lent, we as Christians are once again made to introspect and answer as honestly as possible: Do we really believe in God? Do we really believe with…
Tough crowd
WHILE President Benigno Aquino III continuously reports the country’s economic gains, Filipinos have yet to enjoy such good news. According to a recent survey, the majority of Filipinos consider themselves…

Kababayans victimized by Kapwa Pinoy hope to legalize stay in the US through T visas
EVERY now and then we hear horrible stories of kababayans who put their trust in another Filipino only to find out that their trust, — and yes, desperation for many…