THE OUTSIDER: In San Narciso, Quezon, raising the bar in Local Governance
“Public service is not just a job, it is a commitment to serve the people with dedication and integrity.” The quote best describes the dream and hope of every constituent—public servants who will serve with dedication and integrity—and ultimately make…
OFFLINE: They’re both lying
There are two persons widely believed to be eyeing the presidency after Bongbong Marcos. Unfortunately, both are playing coy about their future plans. Actually, they’re plainly out and out lying about what they want to happen when Marcos Jr steps…
Over $672-M investment pledges secured in Marcos’ APEC participation
By Claire Morales True, Managing Editor HONOLULU/SAN FRANCISCO – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has secured US$672,300,000 in investment pledges from various sectors during his successful participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting and related activities in…
PHL foreign reserves back to $100-B level
MANILA – The Philippines’ gross international reserves (GIR) at end-October 2023 returned to US$100-billion level after the country logged a surplus in its balance of payments (BOP) last month. In a report, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said that the country’s…
HEALTH & WEALTH: Old clients sell properties in Philippines without going home
As an accredited and commissioned Notary Public and a licensed Real Estate Broker in California (DRE #00635976) since 1981, I’m delighted to know that two of our old clients were able to sell their properties back home without traveling to…
Ex-President Duterte warns of restive military, eyes political comeback
By Beting Laygo Dolor, Manila Editor MANILA – All of the loose talk about destabilization moves against the government by restless members of the military – confirmed by no less than the Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff…
One third of AAPI community faced racial abuse this year
By Gilda Balan, Correspondent SAN DIEGO – It may come in many forms, but one out of three members of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community have faced racial abuse this 2023. According to a recent AP-NORC/AAPI data…
Artists and activists boost AAPI Narratives Caregivers of Communities
By Cesar Antonio Nucum Jr. SAN FRANCISCO – Caregivers are usually regarded as someone who looks after an individual and assists them with their daily needs. But have we ever thought of them as individuals and organizations working to care…
MARCOS RALLIES PINOYS IN U.S.; 5 INITIAL DEALS SIGNED; Meeting with Biden, Xi, other leaders; going to LA, Hawaii
By ALFRED GABOT and CLAIRE MORALES TRUE Editor in Chief and Managing Editor SAN FRANCISCO – For the third time since taking over Malacanang on June 30, 2022, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is in the United States, this time meeting…
The Outsider (Melandrew T. Velasco): Take a bow, Chief PNP General Acorda
Former President Fidel V. Ramos once quoted Leo Oracion, the first Filipino to conquer Mt. Everest, saying: “Going up to the top is optional but coming back down is mandatory because you cannot stay at the top forever.” Unless extended…
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