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• TO THE WIDOW OF MISSING JOURNALIST TIM M. OLIVAREZ: READ THIS

  By junasun on October 14, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  JGL Eye By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2014 Journal GlocaLinks) CHICAGO (JGL) – It was an unseasonably warm morning of February 4, 1985 when Tim M. Olivarez, correspondent of Tempo, a sister publication ofManila Bulletin, accompanied me in covering a… Read More ›

• Asuncion Treasures at the Central Bank Museum and Metropolitan Museum Of Manila

  By junasun on September 9, 2014 • ( 3 )

  Posted by junasun The following photos of the works of Rafael Asuncion, Justiniano and Mariano El Major (or maybe of El Minor) were provided to us by Sonny Asuncion Rayos during his last visit  to Manila. Only very few of… Read More ›

• EVILS OF POLITICAL DYNASTY

  By junasun on September 8, 2014 • ( 0 )

    JGL Eye By Joseph G. Lariosa (© 2014 Journal GlocaLinks)   CHICAGO (JGL) – If the Philippine corridors of power are populated by relatives by blood or affinity, it is not surprising. The pre-colonial Philippines was ruled by royalties… Read More ›

• Asuncion kin reunion

  By junasun on August 14, 2014 • ( 2 )

  by jun asun* To all Asuncion relatives: There will be a reunion on August 15 at 24 Times Street as requested by Sor Marissa Asuncion to celebrate the Feast of La Asuncion de Nuestra Seniora. There will be a 6:30… Read More ›

• “Tree tunnel” in Sorsogon lost to road widening

  By junasun on May 31, 2014 • ( 1 )

    Yahoo South East Asia Newsroom  by Kim Arveen Patria A tree-lined portion of the highway is among the most photographed spots in Bulan, Sorsogon, but some fear the so-called “tree tunnel” will soon be seen only in photos. Hundreds… Read More ›

• Atty. K. Digno M. Asuncion

  By junasun on May 13, 2014 • ( 1 )

  by Eduardo C. Rojas  Today at 8:36 AM My fellow Asuncion relatives, just saw this post of cousin Elcee’s FB.  Elcee is our second cousin (my generation though Elcee and her sibling Architect K Digno are younger).  Their dad K…. Read More ›

• SECRET OF FIL AM CENTENARIAN: CHICHARON (FRIED PORK RIND)

  By junasun on March 12, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

    By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2014 Journal GlobaLinks)     CHICAGO (JGL) – Even when she was already dying inside the intensive care unit (ICU), Luz Diaz Agustin-Mella was still craving for chicharon (friend pork rind). Her daughter, Heidilynn Mella-Equina, told… Read More ›

• Piano Concert: Aries Caces

  By junasun on January 7, 2014 • ( 0 )

  

  Source:  CDODev.COM   If you’re into classical music, this might interest you. Vienna based pianist Aries Caces, one of the most versatile Filipino concert pianists, will hold a pre-Valentine Concert at Rodelsa Hall in Cagayan de Oro City on February 12,… Read More ›

• More Fundraising work to be done

  By junasun on November 27, 2013 • ( 0 )

  by jun asuncion A cruel twist of fate would have it that the Ketsana Foundation’s library project be deferred to another propitious time. The unimaginable scale of destruction to lives and properties, the unfathomable depth of sorrows and pains, existential angst and social displacement… Read More ›

• A minute of silence, long hours of work

  By junasun on November 25, 2013 • ( 0 )

  by junasun Two weeks after the super typhoon Haiyan, we are faced with the herculean task of recovery and rebuilding. How do we build homes to the hundreds of thousands of homeless people and how do we give medical care to the wounded… Read More ›

• Benefit Concert: Message Of Ambassador Leslie Baja

  By junasun on October 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

   Ambassador Leslie J. Baja Philippine Embassy, Berne, Switzerland MESSAGE Congratulations to the Ketsana Foundation, especially to the two individuals who started  it, Franklin Patricio and Milagros Asuncion, and its two active members, Jun Asuncion and Elizabeth Patricio, for successfully organizing another… Read More ›

• Benefit Concert 2013

  By junasun on October 10, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  by junasun The Ketsana Foundation in Zürich which was founded by Franklin Patricio and Milagros Asuncion, with active members Jun Asuncion and Elizabeth Patricio, has organized another Benefit Concert in Zürich this coming November 21, 2013 which will  be held at the Gemeindesaal Zollikon, Rotfluhstrasse 96, … Read More ›

• NPA’s OUT OF TOUCH, ANACHRONISTIC!

  By junasun on August 3, 2013 • ( 2 )

  

  JGL Eye By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2013 Fil Am Extra Exchange) CHICAGO (FAXX/jGLi) – The New People’s Army used to have my respect for championing the causes for social justice and reform in the countryside. Not anymore. If they keep… Read More ›

• PH MILITARY POINTS TO “USUAL SUSPECTS” IN THIS MURDER “WHODUNIT”

  By junasun on July 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  JGL Eye By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2013 Fil Am Extra Exchange)   CHICAGO (FAXX/jGLi) – The .45 caliber pistol was invented by Mr. John Browning to stop cold a raging juramentado, a Muslim armed with a kris, a jagged sword, on… Read More ›

• Aquino made right call in West Philippine Sea dispute

  By junasun on June 13, 2013 • ( 1 )

  By Hermenegildo C. Cruz 12:14 am | Friday, June 14th, 2013 3 212 1 Three things happened recently in connection with the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea. Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing expressed her “concern” that the Philippines may be putting up… Read More ›

• Buildings designed with unique character finding market

  By junasun on May 26, 2013 • ( 1 )

  From Philippine Daily Inquirer Even when buying a townhouse or residential condominium, customers these days expect so much more from a brand. Chief among these expectations, particularly among high-end buyers, is that spaces have a certain unique character they can… Read More ›

• April 2013 – A Blessed Month For Reunions

  By junasun on May 15, 2013 • ( 13 )

  

  by Sonny Asuncion Rayos Sometimes plans go awry and dreams of reunions, even years in the making, do not materialize. Blame it on unfavorable timing, exorbitant plane fare or just plain and simple: flights are fully booked. Legitimate excuses. The reality is… Read More ›

• May 2013 Elections / List of Local Candidates In Bulan

  By junasun on May 4, 2013 • ( 0 )

  FOR MAYOR – BULAN BALLESTEROS, MARNELLIE (LP) DE CASTRO, DONDON (UNA) GUYALA, NONONG (PMP) FOR VICE-MAYOR – BULAN GOCOYO, RONALDO (LP) GOGOLA, MANUEL JR. GURAN, TESSIE (UNA) ONG, DANILO (PMP) FOR COUNCILOR – BULAN ALCANTARA, NOLI (LP) BONCAN, ANTONIO (LP)… Read More ›

• MAKING A DIFFERENCE WITHOUT WALLOWING IN POLITICS

  By junasun on April 25, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  JGL Eye By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2013 Fil Am Extra Exchange) CAROL STREAM, Illinois (FAXX/jGLi) – Unlike the father of Sorsogon re-electionist Sen. Francis “Chiz’ Escudero, who discouraged Chiz from running for elective office, the father of Escudero’s province… Read More ›

• FIL AM GROUP ENDORSES 8 TEAM PNOY SENATORIAL BETS, JUNKS ENRI

  By junasun on April 25, 2013 • ( 3 )

  

  By JOSEPH G. LARIOSA (© 2013 Fil Am Extra Exchange) CAROL STREAM, Illinois (FAXX/jGLi) – Filipino American business tycoon Loida Nicolas Lewis, co-leader of the U.S. Pinoys For Good Governance (USP4GG), disclosed here on the eve of the start of… Read More ›

• Asuncion Clan Reunion 2013

  By junasun on March 21, 2013 • ( 0 )

  “Kita Kits Muli Tayo” “ASUNCION TOGETHER FOREVER” WHEN:      April 6, 2013 @ 4:00pm onwards WHERE:   #18 Collins ST. Dona Faustina I                   Culliat, Quezon City                   Atty. Godofredo Asuncion‘s                   Residence and  Clubhouse                     Pls. call :      Lota  Asuncion Abella-   Atty. Nina Asuncion-  Atty…. Read More ›

• What Is Obama’s Take On North Borneo (Sabah) Standoff?

  By junasun on March 18, 2013 • ( 0 )

  By Joseph Lariosa “Men take advantage of weakness of other men. They’re just like countries that way. The strong man takes the weak man’s land.” -Lolo Soetero Mangunharjo, stepfather of President Barack Obama (“Dreams from My  Father”) © 1995 CHICAGO (FAXX/jGLi) –… Read More ›

• The politics of an executive order

  By junasun on February 4, 2013 • ( 2 )

  Marginal Note By Felix ‘Boy’ Espineda, Jr., BicolToday.com At this early takers of greening position in local politics here in the province of Sorsogon are throwing stones with their possible opponents by way of couched personal interest, using position held by… Read More ›

• Why soldiers don’t retaliate vs enemies

  By junasun on January 31, 2013 • ( 0 )

  By Ramon Tulfo Philippine Daily Inquirer 11:22 pm | Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 “You hit one of us, you hit all of us. We will come after you.” Those brave, fighting words came from Interior Secretary Mar Roxas, addressing the… Read More ›

• President Aquino’s visit in Zürich

  By junasun on January 28, 2013 • ( 0 )

  

  President Benigno Aquino III’s visit to this ice – covered  Zürich last Saturday, January 26, was brief and concise as he gave a summary of his WEF participation in Davos and the progress achieved to date of his administration. It was a relaxed… Read More ›