NOT MORE FUN TO BE A RETIREE IN THE PHILIPPINES

BALITA KAY JUAN Not more fun to be a retiree in the Philippines By Stuart C. Jones Managing Director CitiBank N.A. Hong Kong Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) retiree from UK risks losing required deposit in Export and Industry Bank. In 2004, under the auspices of the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), my mother, Mrs Kitty Vera [...]

It is time to convict Corona

KUWENTO NI JUAN It is time to convict Corona By Mang Juan Pinoy “How can you prove your innocence when you keep on hiding the truth? You cannot do both.” Stick with the facts. Stand by the truth. How can we maintain presumption of innocence when respondent: 1. Misdeclared his assets in his undisclosed and [...]

Can the SC survive the political fallout of their TRO?

BALITA KAY JUAN Can the SC survive the political fallout of their TRO? By William M. Esposo AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR No matter how you cut it, the controversial TRO (Temporary Restraining Order) that was granted by the Supreme Court (SC) last Tuesday by a vote of 8 to 5, effectively allowing Representative Gloria [...]

Sasagwan ka ba sa karangalan o sisipa sa papogian?

BALITA KAY JUAN Sasagwan ka ba sa karangalan o sisipa sa papogian? Repost PH Azkals: 0 Golds, 0 trophies, 5 TV ads, 20% Pinoy PH Dragon Boat Team (2011) : 5 Golds, 0 commercials, 90% Pinoy PH Azkals: complete outfit Ph Dragon Boat Team: nanghiram pa ng sagwan sa kalaban. Sasagwan ka ba sa karangalan [...]

Being right is not a rule in war. Might is the only rule in war

KUWENTO NI JUAN Being right is not a rule in war. Might is the only rule in war By Mang Juan Pinoy A confrontation of one who is right and one who has might A day after China dispatched its biggest civilian patrol boat to the disputed Spratlys, the Philippines deployed its biggest warship, the [...]

113 years: Ending corruption key to achieving true freedom

KUWENTO NI JUAN 113 years: Ending corruption key to achieving true freedom By Mang Juan Pinoy One of the more famous of Jose Rizal’s critiques is: “What is the use of independence if the slaves of today will be the tyrants of tomorrow?” That criticism is as applicable then as it is today. Our country [...]

Wellness Philippines

KUWENTO NI JUAN Wellness Philippines By Mang Juan Pinoy Affordability, and of course expertise Philippines is definitely one of the Asian countries where you can get the best alternative medical care treatment for less. Medical treatment in the Philippines is extremely cheap. Medicinal plants and herbs are often used in the treatment of certain medical [...]

Inverted Competence

KUWENTO NI JUAN Inverted Competence By Mang Juan Pinoy ALL media communications and propaganda documents are strictly subject to proofreading prior to official publication and release to the public. That is the standard operating procedure. This inverted flag blooper posted in the President’s official website is just another reminder that the Malacañang Palace is run [...]

RH bill is giving those who have less in life a chance

KUWENTO NI JUAN RH bill is giving those who have less in life a chance By Mang Juan Pinoy “Always give an option in your arguments before you oppose. If you understand what you are exactly opposing to, then you will know what your options are. “ RH bill does not attempt to legalize what [...]

Like Bruce Lee

BALITA KAY JUAN Pacquiao says he fights like Bruce Lee  Associated Press HOLLYWOOD, California—The boxing genius of Manny Pacquiao includes feet that belong in “Riverdance,” calves the size of grapefruits and deceptive power generated from his core. His movement is unorthodox, scattered and perpetual, as if designed by a jazz musician. He creates angles unlike [...]