Fr. Jett Villarin SJ has invited Imelda Marcos into the hallowed grounds of Ateneo de Manila University as guest of honor to deliver a speech on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Ateneo Scholarship Foundation (ASF).
Category: Opinion
Ika-24th Anibersaryo ng PACF
Magandang araw po sa lahat. Nabalitaan ko na noong nakaraang 21 Hulyo 2014 ang ika-dalawanpu’t apat na taon na anibersaryo ng Philippine Australian Community Foundation (PACF).
What it means to be an Atenean
The Ateneo Scholarship Foundation needs to be apolitical, unbiased, and free from controversy and obvious political machinations. It should likewise be free from manipulation of old discredited political images that may cheapen and trivialize the effort of any Ateneo alumnus. The foundation is in the business of uniting all Ateneans for this great endeavour, not […]
Imelda Marcos invited to speak at Ateneo de Manila
In a stunning display of insensitive non-Jesuitical stupidity, the Ateneo President was seen cavorting at the Ateneo [campus] with Imelda Marcos, the other half of Martial Law’s Conjugal Dictatorship.
Boycott Chinese products
Most, if not all Chinese people from all over the world are friendly. They are hard-working and many, especially those domiciled in the Philippines have emerged to be billionaires. At least 5, maybe more Chinese taipans control the economy of the nation. Lucio Tan, a naturalised Filipino who was born in Amoy, Fujian owns Philippine […]
Ang ‘bad’get ni Joe Hockey: Part II BY Boy Galang
Magandang araw po sa lahat at gayon din kay Ginang Elsa Glin na nakabasa, at nakapansin sa aking mga ipinahayag noong nakaraang buwan. Maraming kasing nasaktan ng i-anunsiyo ni Joe Jockey ang Budget 2014, na tinagurian kong “Badget.” Lalo na sa karamihan na mga taong sumuporta at nagsiboto sa kanila noong nakaraang eleksyon 2013.
Further cuts to SBS will “devastate” content by Nick Trainor
The Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) provides multilingual and multicultural radio, television and digital media services that reflect Australia’s multicultural society. It broadcasts programs that reflect the cultural, linguistic and ethnic diversity of the Australian community.
Flipland Chronicles: Part 3 by T. Tinio
“I prefer a government run like hell by Filipinos to a government run like heaven by Americans.” (Manuel L. Quezon) From the diary of Sister Teresita of the Anglican Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament — Exposed:
Cost savings at expense of Customer Service
It was many years ago when we opened an account at St. George Bank, Westpoint Branch in Blacktown. They had at least ten teller windows and customers could just grab a ticket from a numbering machine, take a seat and wait for the number to be called. It was very convenient especially for elderly and […]
PCC has problems that won’t go away
In spite of the recent changing of the guards, the Philippine Community Council of NSW continues to be plagued by problems that won’t go away.
Filipinos outrank Indians in call centre business by Nostradino
I always freak out whenever the telephone rings and I hear someone with an accent that is unmistakably Indian. My usual response is “whatever it is you want to say or sell — I am not interested” — then I hang up.
Ang ‘bad’get ni Hockey stick blade
Matinding Sakit at Hapdi sa balat ang naramdaman ng mga mamamayan nang i-anunsyo kamakailan ang “BADGET” 2014 ng tresorero na si Joe Hockey. (Spelling of budget is intentional because it is really BAD!)