Why I’m running for President of the United States
By Andrew Yang I’m Andrew Yang, and I’m running for President of the United States. I’m the first Asian-American man to run as a Democrat, and, like many of you,…
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Impeach be with you
Pinoys are punny. When President Joseph “Erap” Estrada was being impeached, the predominantly Catholic Pinoy populace could not resist punning the quintessential Christian greeting, “Peace be with you!” ”Impeach be…
Let your voices be heard and fight for democracy: Support the petition to renew the franchise of ABS-CBN
“A truly free and independent press is a vital component of any healthy democratic society. […] the prime value of journalism is that it imposes transparency, and thus accountability, on…
Taal Volcano unleashes its wrath: A call for the Bayanihan spirit, obedience and faith among Filipinos
TAAL Volcano – a volcano within a lake within a volcano. This spectacular dreamy view of Taal from Tagaytay is perhaps one of the most memorable sights of the Motherland…
Just the two of us: Musings of an 80-year-old
Fifty-six years ago on December 24, 1963, Gigi and I exchanged marriage vows. We promised to love and honor and care for each other till death parted us. Till then,…
‘Them vs us’: The art of the deal by demagogues to stay in power
DEMAGOGUE: a leader championing the cause of the common people in ancient times. This is how the Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word, which has evolved to “a leader who makes…
Navigating the new year and new decade: A day at a time
HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are just starting the new year 2020 and the new decade, and yet we already feel the heavyweight of what is going on in our life,…
American TNTs in the Philippines?
The term ‘Tago Nang Tago’ (TNT) refers to Pinoys in the U.S. who are hiding from immigration officials because of their illegal status. This year, TNT may also mean U.S….
HUWAG MAGING PASAWAY: Prepare for the surge in coronavirus cases in the U.S. in the next three weeks
Experts warn of death toll could go up to 100,000-200,000 THE CORONAVIRUS pandemic the world is now fighting against is personal to me. My husband is a surgeon and is…
Merry Christmas! Uplifting quotes about our favorite holiday
CHRISTMAS, undoubtedly, is the Filipino people’s favorite holiday. It spans from September to January in the Philippines, and we take the same spirit with us even as many of us…
West Sacramento Mayor Cabaldon: Under Pete Buttigieg, America will be a place of welcome
By Mayor Christopher Cabaldon That a young Irish-German woman from a small Iowa town was asked to become director of the Filipino Community House of Chicago as World War II…
House fulfills constitutional duty: Trump impeached for abuse of power and obstruction of co-equal branch of government
DEMOCRACY is alive in America! The 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, has been impeached by the House of Representatives for abuse of power and obstruction of…
May angal, Washingon DC style
Towards the end of the term of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, I wrote a biting piece entitled, “May Angal???” Literally, “Any complaints?” I wrote the piece out of sheer frustration over…
Profound loss and grief when a loved one dies: The agony of living away from the motherland
MALIGAYANG PASKO. This Christmas will be bittersweet for our family as we just lost one very important pillar on my husband’s side of the family. My father-in-law was called back…
One year of California for All
By: Governor Gavin Newsom There’s no state in America quite like California. In troubled times for the Nation, California is where the American Dream is alive and well. The most…
Pat pat, slap slap
THE 30th Southeast Games hosted by the Philippines will end December 11 with a spectacular show, if we are to base our expectations on the opening ceremony. But more than…
People, product, process
Understanding MBA tools INTRO to MBA tools These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business and entrepreneurial management…
Understanding MBA tools people-product process
Part 1 of STEM article series INTRO to MBA TOOLS These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business…
Understanding MBA tools
People, Product, Process INTRO to MBA tools These Entrepreneurial Leadership STEM Articles are like taking your Masterclass in Strategic Entrepreneurship that will serve as a strong business and entrepreneurial management…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what
LARRY Farrell in his book “Entrepreneurial Book” made 5 critical success factors in crafting a Vision Statement. Right out of the Matsushita playbook, there are questions every aspiring entrepreneur has…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what (Part 2 of 2)
LARRY Farrell in his book “Entrepreneurial Book” made 5 critical success factors in crafting a Vision Statement. Right out of the Matsushita playbook, there are questions every aspiring entrepreneur has…
Here are 4 reasons Medicare For All will doom Democrats
Ask voters whom they trust to do a better job on health care, and Democrats have a whopping 17-point advantage. That shouldn’t be a surprise after years of Republican sabotage…
The entrepreneur mindset: Seeing your clearest what
Seeing my vision Entrepreneurial Vision is more of a Business Plan written and seen. As the saying goes “You cannot see what you do not write”. A lot of entrepreneurs…
Gratitude: The key that unlocks the door to true happiness
“THANK you” may be the BEST prayer, the most powerful force that may change the way we look at the world, and consequently, our life. And yet for many, these…
A spectacle of obfuscation
I HAVE been closely following the TV news coverage of the U.S. congressional hearings on the possible impeachment of President Donald Trump and I am reminded of Harry Belafonte’s song,…
Trump’s impeachment hearing begins: A review of the proceeding and legal terms to understand the process of removing Trump from office
THE impeachment trials to remove President Donald J. Trump from office already started this week in the House of Representatives, pursuant to the provision and mandate stipulated in the United…
TFC honors the true ‘Global Pinoy Idols in Las Vegas’ on Nov. 23: See you all there!
IDOL. LODI. I see these words a lot on social media especially in my engagement with kababayans all over the world. Usually they give reference to people in the entertainment industry that…
On being a Filipino in Mexico
For sure it will take more than a day’s visit to truly understand the culture, the nature and the essence of a nation, but there is something about Mexico and…
Court ordered Trump to pay $2 million for using charity foundation to benefit his political campaign in 2016
WIN. Win. Win. No matter what the cost. No matter what the laws are. No matter what the truth is. Just to win. Win. Win. This appears to be the…
Trump threatens to cut off federal aid to California wildfires after offering Putin help with Siberia’s forest fire
PRESIDENT Donald Trump has threatened to cut off federal aid to California, home to the biggest population of Filipinos in the United States. Almost 100,000 acres of wildfires have been…