Publisher's Note

Publisher’s Note
Belated Happy Labor Day to all. Colors are changing around us, a sign that summer is over and fall is here to stay for a while. My 13 year old daughter and my 5 year old son are very much excited that school will soon start. We have to make sure that our children are safe [...]
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NEWS FROM September 2010

The Philippine Lawyer – CAN A MARRIAGE BE CONSIDERED VALID EVEN IF THE PERSON SOLEMNIZING THE MARRIAGE HAS NO AUTHORITY TO DO SO?

-Ferdie Aguirre
(About the writer: G. Ferdinand (Ferdie) Aguirre has more than 20 years of combined experience as a legal professional in the Philippines and in Canada. After graduating from the Ateneo de Manila College of Law in 1987 and passing the Bar given that year, he has held the following positions in the Philippine [...]

IRON FOR YOUR HEALTH

Why do we need iron?
Iron is an important mineral for health. Iron carries oxygen throughout the body. Most of the iron in the body is found in muscles, where it helps to store oxygen for use when doing physical or mental work. Iron is also important for fighting infection. We need more iron for the [...]

Why We Filipinos Are The Way We Are

In the aftermath of the hostage-taking fiasco that brought the whole world’s attention to the Philippines and its people, I have decided to write down some of the opinions I have formed from thoughts that have been percolating in my mind for a long time now. I have always struggled with the fact that the [...]

MELAI CANTIVEROS IS WANSAPANATAYM’S ‘INDAY BOTE’

Pinoy Big Brother Double Up Big Winner Melai Cantiveros stars in the first episode of the new season of ‘Wansapanataym’ entitled “Inday Bote” on The Filipino Channel (TFC).
“Lagi po ako nanonood ng Wansapanataym noon. Kaya ngayon namamangha po ako sa ideya na ngayon, ako naman po ang papanoorin,” Melai enthused.
Melai will be supported by television’s [...]

Lorna Tolentino returns to the big screen in Star Cinema’s “Sa ‘Yo Lamang”

Veteran actress Lorna ‘L.T.’ Tolentino last made a movie in 2007. This was Katas ng Saudi opposite current Senator Jinggoy Estrada, who picked up Best Actor trophies from three award-giving bodies. Lorna also bagged a trophy from the Filipino Academy of Movie Arts and Sciences (FAMAS) for her role as Jinggoy’s wife.
It’s been three years, [...]

Burning Fat and Weight Loss for Women

Why is it that women must work harder than men when trying to burn fat or lose weight? It is generally true that losing weight and burning fat is more of a challenge for women than it is for men. A recent article in the Globe and Mail by Tim Fraser explains why women must [...]

TRAVELAERO TIPS – Traveling Solo

By: Gerine
Ever thought of travelling alone? I know others may be in awe if you tell them that you are travelling alone. We know that it is exciting yet challenging and absolutely fabulous at the same time. Yeah, traveling with friends can be fun but do you know that traveling alone can offer numerous benefits? [...]

Paglalakbay

by Melvin Laureano on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at 8:40am
Ang buhay ay isang mahabang paglalakbay.
May mga nakatagong sorpresa sa bawat araw na daraanan,
mga di inaasahang pangyayari, masaya, malungkot, mahirap at masakit.
Ito ang mga bagay na kailangang suungin ng isang manlalakbay
upang malaman niya kung ano ang tunay na kahulugan ng buhay,
mga pagsubok na siyang magpapatatag sa [...]

PINOY TIMES Celebrates its 2nd year anniversary!

In Retrospect – successful two years and going forward……..
by Estrella “Tata” delos Reyes
When asked why I do what I do for Pinoy Times (PT), I merely smile and say “it gives me the pleasure”. In so many ways, a volunteer is often faced with a challenging question, “Why do you do it when you [...]

Report from the Legislature – Alberta to assess the impact of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Alberta is extending funding of $850,000 to immigrant-serving agencies to provide services to temporary foreign workers as they adjust to life and work in Alberta. At the same time, the province will look at the impact of the arrival of thousands of temporary foreign workers on Alberta’s workforce, its communities, and its people to identify [...]