Decapitated, eyes gorged out, ears and tongue cut off and body parts chopped This morning, I got a text message from a local source in Samar. The bodyguard of the mayor of Laoang, Northern Samar was stabbed by 2 men from the opposite camp. Laoang is the island town east of Catarman which is the […]
Category: Letter to the Editor
Your paper is controversial but relevant
I’ve been reading your paper and thought I can share our experience on ANZAC night at Rooty Hill. I am a graduate of BSDevCom, major in Dev Journalism from UPLB ‘81 and happily writing on the side as I help manage our computer software business (REA SOFTWARE PTY LTD) as Chief Financial Officer. I used […]
Men in uniform murdered my husband and daughter
Six months ago I considered myself as one of those blessed and happiest people on earth. Why not? I married a guy who was an epitome of kindness. A guy who worshipped even the footsteps I made. More importantly, our union blessed us with a daughter who not only became the main source of our […]
Bonifacio Monument is under threat
Today, the integrity of the Monumento, as the Bonifacio Monument is fondly called, is under threat with the closing of the loop of the LRT and MRT. It is ironic but the greatest monument to freedom faces the risk of being imprisoned by the light rail ring of concrete and steel that is steadily […]
Medal of Freedom from George W. Bush
Dear Editor:The former Prime Minister has declared that he would be receiving the US award of the Medal of Freedom on behalf of Australia. A galaxy of ironies seems immediately attached to this statement, or so at least it seems to me. Other names in the press have been mentioned as recipients of that medal. […]
The Consul General bids goodbye
It is a mix of sadness and anticipation that I write to let you know that I am leaving as Consul General of the Philippine Consulate Sydney sometime before the end of the year to assume my new position as Philippine Ambassador to Switzerland. Thank you for the support you and the Philippine Tribune have […]
MPC Chairman writes Philippine Tribune
I wish to inform you that I disagree with the article published in the Philippine Tribune, July edition entitled “MPC sinks into more debt.” It states that I did not sign the loan agreement between the Philippine Australian Community Foundation Inc. and Ms Tess Lopez.Therefore, I reserve the right to seek remedy to clear my […]
Feedback on the Feast of Santo Niño
Thank you for the generous coverage of the Feast of Santo Nino held on Sunday 20 Jan 08 at The Good Shepherd Church, Plumpton. I just want to add and clarify for the benefit of your readers and to set the record straight that at the time when we started the Fiesta, I, being the […]
Is someone behind the purchase of the MPC property in Schofields?
Is this another form of “Pinoy corruption?” Is someone behind the purchase of that new property in Schofields? Was there another sub-agent who could be a crony of the owner and the purchaser to let it go for a very good prize of (only) $1.15 million? Assuming that these MPC managers are not aware that […]
Bohol Boxing Stable Manager clarifies situation
This letter is in response to allegations that Bohol Boxing Stable, as owned and managed by me, has treated Filipino boxers under my care inhumanely and unfairly. The boxers in my care are like family to me, my wife and children. They eat the food we eat, go to church with us on Sundays, sleep […]
A measly P300 versus $130 million
by Armando Chavez (SF, California) My ex-wife Boots Misa, told me the following story and it made my heart sink. Her sister, Meg, an ophthalmologist with a small practice in Davao, was in a jeepney when a woman and a young boy of maybe, 8-9 years, got on at a stop in front of the […]
Left Overs
by Benjie de Ubago Wow….last year sure went fast! I’ve had to trade in some original body parts for more modular ones. We are another year older but hopefully, much, much wiser. It’s the year of the Rat… hmmm, wasn’t that last year’s theme? But Chinese astrology promises an auspicious year.