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Tax time lament from a young professional
It’s time of the year again to give 30% of my hard-earned income to the biggest spender in the world, my Uncle Sam. His spending sickness has reached new heights over the past 5 years, yet no one is interested in leading a family intervention. He spends for show; he spends beyond his means. Despite our degrees and professional careers, … Continue reading
Filipino boxers victorious in international showdown
More boxing talent from the Philippines show their might to the world in a recent international showdown. Watch them in the next few years as they follow Pacquiao’s footsteps and fight big name boxers in the US. 6 Pinoys outclass boxing ‘invaders’ By Edri K. Aznar Source: Sun.Star http://sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/07/news/6.pinoys.outclass.boxing.invaders..html Monday, April 07, 2008 QUEZON CITY—Once … Continue reading
Tech innovation Philippine-style
First of locally branded ‘netbooks’ makes debut By Melvin G. Calimag Source: Manila Bulletin Online http://www.mb.com.ph/INFO20080409121161.html April 9, 2008 A new era in the PC business was somewhat born when local computer assembler Neo, together with partner Intel, unveiled last March 28 the first locally branded ‘netbook’ in the Philippines. Netbook, a term … Continue reading
Good news: Philippine tech firms flourishing
More RP firms to join Asia’s biggest ICT trade shows By JUDITH BALEA abs-cbnNEWS.com http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114434 April 9, 2008 More Filipino companies are expected to showcase their latest technology innovations at CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, the biggest telecommunications and digital multimedia trade events in Asia to be held at the Singapore Expo from June 17 to … Continue reading
Marquez whining inappropriate, and f%$#in annoying!
‘Mexican’s visit a low blow’ By JOAQUIN HENSON The Philippine Star Source: ABS-CBN News http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114321 Freddie Roach said Monday Juan Manuel Marquez’ surprise visit to confront WBC superfeatherweight champion Manny Pacquiao and try to prick his pride in agreeing to a third meeting was a low blow. Roach, who arrived on … Continue reading
Great boxers don’t cry
Apparently, Marquez has not quite accepted losing his belt yet, having gone as far as the Philippines to complain that the judges took his belt away and to demand a rematch. What a role model… Pacquiao to Marquez: Accept defeat Source: ABS-CBN News http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114307 April 9, 2008 WBC super featherweight champ … Continue reading
Upcoming Filipino boxing hero: Kid Terrible
Another Filipino boxing hero to watch: Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales. Golden Boy Promotions apparently wants to showcase him in the US soon. ‘Kid Terrible’ impresses Golden Boy execs Source: ABS-CBN News http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114428 April 9, 2008 Ciso “Kid Terrible” Morales’ fifth-round stoppage of Korean Yoo Shin Kim during the “Invasion: Philippine vs … Continue reading
A campaign with no brain
FYI — Mark Penn, Clinton ampaign’s chief strategist just stepped down amid allegations of lobbying Colombians on an unpopular trade deal that Clinton has openly opposed. This goes to show you the double-talk in the Clinton campaign. This is good for my man, Obama. Clinton Campaign Regroups After Shakeup at Top By JEFF … Continue reading
FactCheck #9: What the world thinks of Bush and the US
I’ve been getting a few queries on this topic, so I paste this link in order for you to find out for yourself… The surveys contained here were taken from 2002-2007. http://www.publicdiplomacy.org/14.htm
US slowdown and its impact on Southeast Asia
ASEAN finance chiefs meet on prices, slowdown Agence France-Presse Source: ABS-CBN News http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=114020 April 4, 2008 DANANG, Vietnam – ASEAN finance ministers met in Vietnam on Friday to look at ways of coping with soaring prices and the global economic slowdown, which are expected to hurt growth across the region. The spiraling cost of fuel and … Continue reading
Immigrants rule! Whoo-hoo!
Cool editorial by The New York Times today, arguing the contribution of immigrants in keeping Social Security solvent. For the fiscalizers among you in the political Right, read it below and weep — and squash your contempt of immigrants… or we will, one by one, slowly pick you off and out of office with our collective vote and pocket book… YOU GO, BROWN!!!! … Continue reading
Raising Philippines in the 21st century
For many Filipinos, the only other dream more enduring than the American dream is a prosperous Phillippines — true, sustainable development. The jury is still out, but recent reports, including this one, show that this elusive dream may finally be coming true. In my view, the true deficit in the Philppines is not material; it is a … Continue reading
Lessons for Clinton from Filipino martial arts; Obama a grandmaster
The slugfest that is the race for Democratic party nomination reminds me of another combative sport that is dearer to my heart — Filipino martial arts (FMA). Known to the public as escrima, or arnis, or even kali, Filipino martial arts enjoy a reputation for being ‘no-nonsense’, brutal, and graceful — all at the same time. Developed over … Continue reading
Hunger in Southern Philippines
Back in the Philippines, the war-torn region of the south, hunger remains a real problem for many. I share this not to add to the negative things we know about the Philippines, but to raise awareness of a life different from our own. In war ravaged Philippine south, a battle to save the hungry By JASON … Continue reading
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