November 1 - 15 , 2016 PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY OPINION A7
Bulong Pulungan
By Deedee Siytangco
Reprinted from Manila Bulletin
‘ Let us not seek the Republican answer , or the Democratic answer , but the right answer . Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past . Let us accept our own responsibility for the future .’ — John F . Kennedy
Trying to find some sense for the Supreme Court decision on the Marcos burial , I can conclude that what they stressed was that it was perfectly legal for President Duterte to allow Marcos to be buried in the LIbingan ng mga Bayani as a soldier and expresident . No law in the land to disallow it , the nine justices intoned .
Sure , but is allowing of the burial of the dictator Marcos ( named the Guiness Book of Records ’ as Biggest Thief in History in 1986 ) in the Libingan of the Bayani morally right ?
I take comfort in the dissenting statement of chief justice Lourdes Sereno . Please look for it and read , and weep some more .
Now for some cheery news … A new concept store is now open at the Makati Cinema
Square where the old Fairmart used to be . This is the “ Merry Seasons ” department store of retailer / merchandiser Danny Velasco and features year-round bargains on Ikea Furniture , home kitchen wares , men and women ’ s fashion at “ buy one take one ” attractions .
Danny also put in a “ Yamang Bukid ” corner for back-to-nature items and a chill bar , ( which serves freshly baked pastries , pastas , sandwiches , and drinks ) to hang out in after shopping , or while the spouse is still hunting for bargains . He also has a vegetarian section and for this season , a Christmas nook ! *** Bouquets to our young friend , Carissa Cruz Evangelista whose line of clutch bags and accessories made it to the very popular magazine of media icon Oprah Winfrey , the O . Carissa ’ s Beatriz line was featured in the section of Oprah ’ s Favorite Things for the special technique of lining up the colorful threads to make beautiful and colorful tropical designs .
These clutch bags
Beatriz Bags in Oprah ’ s ‘ Favorite Things ’
are meticulously crafted by women in livelihood projects initiated by Carissa and have been cited in last year ’ s Katha Awards here as well as in major fashion venues abroad such as Paris and New York . But making it to O is a big thrill for the hardworking mom of two pretty girls . She is a former Department of Trade and Industry undersecretary who pioneered OTOP ( One Town , One Product ) successfully during her term . The Beatriz line of handbags is available here in specialty stores like Rustan ’ s , Firma , Bijoux , and more .
Carissa is the daughter of former congresswoman Gina de Venecia , a granddaughter of Dr . Jose Vera Perez , and a niece of fashion designer Josie Natori . *** Now , meet Jon Orana a computer engineer , who , after reading Rich Dad , Poor Dad , by best-selling motivational speaker and businessman Robert Kiyosaki , who “ teaches people to become millionaires ,” opened his eyes to a brave new world . Sensing that the Internet was the oncoming wave of the future , Orana
began upgrading his skills in the field , and despite his lack of business background , he stood his ground believing that good fortune was just around the corner .
He built an e-book industry in 36 months , he was able to sell 24 million e- books online . His success was enough to motivate him to teach to others what he had acquired by hard work and by engaging in consultancy work and coaching first-time online entrepreneurs .
Orana ’ s homebased business has expanded to include setting up online programs like Internet Business Masterclass , Blog Academy , and Money Tree System that have taught over 1,000 neophyte online entrepreneurs . His blog www . eskapology . com now has over 100,000 email business subscribers . He has also sold over $ 1 million of his digital products to an eager , receptive , and growing online market .
Finding his niche did not come easy , but Orana is a good example that one can do it , if one is willing to learn and test the waters . Those interested to register on his e-book online seminar at Lancaster Hotel , Mandaluyong on Nov . 19 , Saturday , from 9 a . m . to 4 p . m ., may register via email to jon @ eskapology . com or visit his www . NegosyoUniversity . com or call his local office at 02 650 0843 . *** Finally we mourn the death of our good friend , Dr . Thelma Navarette Clemente , founder of the Capitol Medical Center . A pioneer in women ’ s medicine and modernizing our hospital system , she will be remembered also for her kindness and commitment to her profession and her hospital . You will be sorely missed Dr . Clemente .( mb . com . ph )
CLASSIC STAPLE Carissa Cruz Evangelista of Beatriz and her mother , former Rep . Gina De Venecia in a Citem fair . ( Clutch photo from Oprah . com )
Philippine Ambassador to Canada Petronila Garcia ( 4th from right ) joins Philippine Deputy Cabinet Secretary Peter Tiu Laviña ( 4th from left ) in his meetings with Canadian parliamentarians hosted by House Deputy Speaker Bruce Stanton ( 3rd from right ). Also in photo ( starting from left ) are Philippine diplomat Eric Tamayo , Canadian Senator Tobias Enverga , Canadian MP Dan Allison , Canadian MP Howard Albrecht , and Philippine diplomat Francisco Noel Fernandez .
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