THIS week, one of the major stories has been the easing of mask mandates nationwide. Now, they are voluntary outdoors as long as the place is well-ventilated. Is it time? Are we finally to be rid of these accursed masks, which have long been a part of our lives for [...]
TOWARDS the end of her “exclusive” interview with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., on Tuesday, host Toni Gonzaga asked the president about the dream that he holds for the Philippines. The question seems to bring him to the verge of tears. “Equality,” he answered. He then proceeds to cite as [...]
OUR resolve to visit the original Disneyland in Anaheim, USA was realized only after a decade and a half from our visit to Disneyland Paris. But considering the passage of time and destiny intervening in our family lives, it was our children’s children whom we brought with us – Sebastian [...]
Roderick Osis THERE is a glimmer of hope for collegiate sports to resume in this part of the country. The first step was already undertaken by members of the Baguio-Benguet Educational Athletic League. Just recently, athletic directors from the 10 member colleges and universities met at the University of Baguio [...]
TWO weeks ago, we were discussing how we made little square and rectangular sunken garden plots to conserve water, prevent soil nutrients from escaping the plots and see how the Three-sisters method would work in a sandy hot garden like ours at The Happy Scion. We also talked about a [...]
LAST week, newspaper editor and publisher Alfred Dizon parked his van at 3:30 pm along Harrison Road, a national road, and paid the corresponding parking fees for two hours, plus the extra hour he needed. That means, his motor vehicle (MV) can occupy the parking space from 3:30 pm until [...]
BEGINNING this 10th of September until the 10th of October, barangay officials in the city of Baguio, both elected and appointed, will have the opportunity to unwind from their work by participating in various sporting events and activities lined up in their Palarong Pambarangay 2022. It has been almost two [...]
THE pending bills on Magna Carta for Filipino Seafarers seek to institutionalize mechanisms to address harassment and bullying while on board the vessel. Senator Raffy Tulfo presided over the hearing of the proposed legislation that aims to improve Filipino seafarers’ working conditions, terms of employment, and career prospects, and provide [...]
HOW does one begin to talk about something that’s bound to rile up some people? Specifically, people with cars or automobiles. Don’t get me wrong. Just like most kids, I grew up thinking that well-to-do people have cars. As a child, I enjoyed riding in a [...]
Roderick D. Osis BAGUIO City is fast gaining ground in dance sports competition. While the Summer Capital is known for its fierce combative sports athletes, little do we know that we are also graced with talent in dance sports. Just recently, members of the TJS Baguio City Dancesport Team [...]