Our recent visit to Senator Tobias “Jun” Enverga Jr was a simple courtesy call to the First Filipino-Canadian in the Senate and also our way of re-connecting with him—an old-time friend.  And when my family and I were new here in Canada in the early 90s’, we had a chance to attend some get-together gatherings hosted by his family. His wife Rosemer is a close friend of my wife. When Rosemer’s Mom was still in the nursing home, my wife,...

Finding myself not in the mood to write on some depressing things that we have been reading these days: the world’s rising unemployment, reports on impending recession and   violent crimes, I’ve decided to fill up this space by merely   reflecting on the question why I write.
 
I’ve been writing for a number of years now but still I’m not so sure about why I have been doing this writing job--maybe it’s because of my DNA, meaning it’s...

For most people, Christmas is a season of joy, peace and giving.
 
I don’t know why the Christmas spirit is so strong that throughout this holiday season people are becoming more generous and kind; they will move heaven and earth just to be with their...

I think there is nothing new under the sun when we read in newspapers or watch on the Filipino TV channels stories on vote buying, ballot snatching, killings and other violent incidents that have marred the  holding of  elections back home.
 
One morning while I was...

I want to retire early but ….  
By Willie Jose    Fri 5th October 2012Everybody is talking about retirement.
 
When I  recently broached the idea to some of my  media friends that I’m planning to retire, they quickly  retorted: retiring from... More

President Leni Robredo in 2016—why not?  
By Willie JoseSeptember 1, 2012Come 2016, Atty. Leni Robredo, the widow of former DILG head Jesse Robredo, could possibly be the   next president of the Philippines. Well, why not?
 
Some people... More

Lotto’s millions are not enough to save one’s life  
By Willie JoseAugust 14, 2012Lotto in the Philippines  is becoming more and more popular these days  specially after one guy from Luzon  has won the P 741 M Grand Lotto jackpot recently.... More

Travelling light is not an option
By Willie JoseTue 26th June 2012For most of us Filipinos, traveling light-- meaning with less luggage or bags in tow--is not in our national vocabulary, most specially when visiting the homeland.
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A jeepney ride back home
By Willie JoseApril 17, 2012With my recent visit to the Philippines I couldn’t help noticing the apparent breakdown of the drivers’ discipline and their little or no regard for the traffic laws--it’s a... More