A bad day means things aren’t going well for you on that particular day or maybe that week. Maybe you got demoted or fired. Maybe your dog died. Maybe the doctor gave you bad news. People have a bad day because they are stressed out. Overwhelming situations, such as a heavy workload or personal issues,…
The present political imbroglio that stemmed from endless congressional investigations focusing mainly on past President Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter, the incumbent Vice President Sara, has created a schism in the nation with a dangerous potential of a social upheaval . The symptoms that could lead to this are all there. Unprecedented corruption that quietly…
For a while elections in Davao de Oro seemed to be over. A unity ticket had been made in heaven. Everybody who is somebody in the province political arena had shook hands and agreed to bury the proverbial hatchets. It required some players to give way and former Governor Arturo “Chiongkee” Uy, now popularly known…
Since 2010 when I first developed a new strain of Free-Range Chicken which I called “Manok Pinoy,” I have consistently continued my experiment on improving the quality of the new breed. Using the Orientals, also known as “Asils,” for my male side, tried several Heritage Breeds for my female side, including Rhode Island Reds, New…
An assertion is a declaration that’s made emphatically, especially as part of an argument or as if it’s to be understood as a statement of fact. To assert is to state with force. So if someone makes an assertion, they’re not just trying out an idea — they really mean it. We love to complain!…
As the song goes, Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. But it can be the most expensive too, especially for us, Filipinos, who have the longest Christmas celebration in the world. We want to gift our loved ones with meaningful presents, host gatherings for family and friends or go on a grand…
Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue. This long highway straddles across many cities today was called by various names. Historical account begins with the name Lovina Street. Events that transpired and with important significance to the country led to the change of name of the Avenue. Thus after World War II it was named McArthur Boulevard. After…
Here is an opportunity for our local Ice Cream makers to show their talents and skills and earn a grand prize of P50,000 for the best tasting “Marang” Ice Cream. The Best “Marang” Ice Cream competition will be done on Dec. 15, a day before I mark my birthday and this will be held in…
Elections in Davao Region never cease to entertain although in some provinces, cities and towns it can be quite boring. Despite the early blitz of the Nograles siblings in the election hustings offering what they claim to be an alternative option to the Duterte brand of leadership, hardly are they making a dint in Davao…
Very often, we asked ourselves this question. That’s normal. That’s human. Even though you didn’t get the job I think you’re on the right track because you’re getting lots of callbacks for interviews. Don’t worry, you’ll get a job offer soon. We’re on track for completing the prototype by the end of the month. Looking…
