(SWEET REFRAIN: This blog must have been written a month ago or so but for some reason I failed to send it. I am updating it nevertheless so it will still serve its purpose. By now, RSFRS cannot be called a thing of the past. The initial salvo serialized by…
How do I relate to Rizal? Dr. Jose P. Rizal, of the “Noli” and “Fili", the Universal Genius and Philippines National Patriot. Filipinos continue to invoke Rizal because his dream of what the Philippines should be remains elusive. One hundred and fifteen years after his martyrdom [...]…
Last November 20, the first of the RSRFS (Rizaliana Sesquicentennial Radio Festival Sydney) two drama and song recording sessions happened with nary a glitch or atypical production lapses – thanks God and to all those who believed in me that it can materialize given the unquestioning faith and genuine support…
Little did I expect that a ‘routine’ Filpress Radio Cell meeting at the Dooley’s Club in Lidcombe would make me an overnight ‘accidental radio drama queen’ (kuno). The Radio Cell is comprised of broadcasters and producers of Filipino-Australian community radio programs. Jimmy Pimentel provides the energy and motivation behind this…
A précis of my proposed RIZALIANA RADIO FESTIVAL is reprinted herewith minus the inconsequentials and leaving only the basic tenets and highlights for the readers to sink their teeth into. I call it VMOS Proposasal [...]…
Could it be possible that perhaps our usual way of looking at our national problems is a problem in itself? We seem to focus too much on leadership personalities [...]…
Batang si Rizal / nanghuli ng tutubi / inipit and pakpak / kinausap ang sarili , May pag-asa pa ba / ang patria adorada? / lumuha ang kulisap / na may luntiang mata..[...]…
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