Writings of Felino M Santos

 Grim reminders of the Great  Reaper in Zamboanga (FEATURE)

By Felino M. Santos

ZAMBOANGA CITY,  Oct. 30 (PNA) – The celebration of All Saints Day on Nov. 1 and of All Souls Day on Nov. 02 is a reminder of the inevitable in life, that all paths lead but to the grave.

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  Our fading love affairs with typewriters (FEATURE)

By Felino M. Santos

ZAMBOANGA CITY,  Oct. 27(PNA) – Time was when typewriters were common equipment in government offices, business and in homes.  It is another story in these recent years. Rough estimates and random surveys conducted by the Philippines News agency in this city showed that at the most, the use of typewriters has dropped to only about 10 percent compared to computers . This was not so until some four decades ago. Typewriters then were such useful equipment in the office and even in homes. Each of us has his or her own romance with typewriters. Here is mine.

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Rumpus in Zamboanga over Chavacano version of the National Anthem

By Felino M. Santos

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Oct. 23 -– Is the Lupang Hinirang sung during flag ceremonies nationwide, the official anthem of the Philippines? Is its singing mandatory and required by law? And what is the penalty for not singing the anthem properly?   A controversy is raging in Zamboanga, among local officials, and, if resolved, could answer these questions.First this story

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Zamboanga to  Lose San Ramon Penal Farm
(Blinded by a dream, Zamboangueños are forgetting their past)
The people of Zamboanga are about to lost one of the last few remaining relics and link with the past. This 136 year old institution, still functioning today dating back to the late Spanish regime will soon be a thing of the past. Its misfortune, if we can call it that way , is that it stands in the way of an ambitious project of government - to invite investors to Zamboanga
by: Felino Santos - July 21, 2006
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