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The US Capitol is under siege; Democracy and decency are being taken down; How do you end this?
An OSM! Forum Elizabeth Cueva, Esq. “There is no excuse for violence. Whatever political party or affiliation one belongs to, causing chaos and wreaking havoc on democratic institutions is unacceptable. The freedoms of expression and to peaceably assemble to protest can only be protected by consistent application of the law and condemning all forms of […]
I found my new love in the time of the coronavirus
2020 Yearender (Last of two parts) Editor’s Note By Marivir R. Montebon Dear 2020, Thankfully, my uncle and two aunts survived covid19 during spring. Witnessing their experiences remotely confirmed everything that the legitimate news organizations reported. We have an invisible enemy in our midst. The virus and all germs for that matter made me paranoid. […]
NY hit by new Covid19 strain in Saratoga; Gov. Cuomo tells locales to get tested
New York – The Wadsworth Laboratory in Albany has confirmed the first known case of the U.K. variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 in New York State, the office of Gov. Cuomo said today, Monday, January 4. An individual from Saratoga County, NY, with no known recent travel, tested positive for the strain, which […]
US nationals banned from entering Philippines; mandatory 14-day quarantine for all
New York – The Philippine Consulate in New York advised that foreign passengers are prohibited from entering the Philippines effective 3 January 2021, 12:01 AM until 15 January 2021, if they are coming from the US, or have been to the US within 14 days prior to their arrival. In a press release, the Philippine […]
Essay: My Blessings Jar 2020
By Sylvia Hubilla Round Rock, TX The first thing I do on the first day of a New Year, is open my Blessings Jar and pour out all the little notes of gratitude for blessings received in the year that just passed. And then I enjoy reading all the blessings received and prayers answered. My […]
Despite fear, poverty, death – many of us emerged as creative and cohesive in 2020
2020 Yearender Editor’s Note By Marivir R. Montebon Dear 2020, I am not bitter as I say goodbye to you tonight. As everything, whether good or bad, moves and passes on, so do you. I certainly am hopeful that covid19 would have gone away with you too. Despite the chaos, fear, and exacerbation of poverty […]
Felix Manuel: Ms. Universe pageant 2021 may be disrupted for the first time by COVID19
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – The prestigious Miss Universe pageant may likely not happen in 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic. If so, it will be the first time that this world-wide beauty contest will be disrupted 69 years since its inception in 1952. “There is no word yet if the pageant will […]
Precious Christmas with family at this time of Covid19
By Vanette Colmenares New York – It’s the day after Christmas and I was so stuffed. Two days of non-stop eating meat and sweets was getting into me big time – so I relaxed and enjoyed the pictures of friends and families across the globe on Facebook. What do I notice first? The food, of […]
Issues & Inspiration pays tribute to frontliners, singer-entrepreneur Brenda Vasandani sings
New York – On Saturday December 26, 2020, Issues & Inspiration pays tribute to frontliners with singer entrepreneur Brenda Vasandani rendering the cover ‘Oh Holy Night’. One in four nurses in the US is a Filipino. Each health frontliner gives her/his time and expertise for the life of patients. Words are not enough to say […]
Friends boost Issues & Inspiration show well into the challenging 2021
By Marivir R. Montebon New York – Call it cheesy but love and friendship are all it takes to make life better in the midst of a crisis, or crises such as the one inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic. Greetings of glee and excitement are the best gifts from friends for the digital show Issues […]
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