tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78013178335709114162024-02-19T08:04:47.358-08:00THE SOCIAL CATALYSTI desire to participate towards positive social change. I look forward to attaining progress by revisiting the foundations of values and morals, which are challenged every day.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger63125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-10890413745477410712020-03-21T06:00:00.002-07:002020-03-21T06:00:51.893-07:00Work From Home<span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Early in 2019, when we started working on the employee welfare policy, I advocated for flexible work arrangement such as work from home so personnel will not have to skip work because no one is there to look after the kids or there are circumstances that prevent them from going to work but could still work. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Then community quarantine happened where everyone is instructed to stay home. While this is in an emergency situation, it gave me the opportunity to think about possible considerations if work from home would become a permanent option for government employees. With that I'm sharing some of my thoughts on my first week of working from home: </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">1. We are all in a transition. Our routines suddenly changed. We did not have the time to prepare. All of a sudden we are all in our places setting up work stations and absorbing instructions from the office on how to proceed with this. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">2. Our household members are also in transition. Suddenly your kids see you everyday but can't reach you coz you're working. Their routines are also disrupted. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. Sudden changes to our routine could affect our mental health. People at home cannot relate to our work issues. After a few days of working from home, we might start longing for the people who would relate to your daily work stress. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">4. There are competing priorities at home. This might be particularly challenging for single parents as they have to take care of their kids and household chores at the same time need to "report" to work. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">5. This is an emergency situation and we cannot expect people to be in a normal 'working condition' immediately. Many of us might be occupied with stocking up (yung may pang stock up) because there is fear and uncertainty. Or yung iba nambroblema na lang kasi walang pang stock up.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">6. We are not trained to manage people from home. How do we really monitor performance? While target outputs are set, how do we really know if people are delivering or not? How do we support people so they can better perform in such condition?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">7. Not everyone is meant to work from home. Hindi lahat conditioned to work at home. Hindi lahat kayang i-manage yung mga distractions and stay focused sa mga task. Working from home requires certain skills and discipline for someone to manage work. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">8. Access to technology limit participation and performance. Hindi lahat ng household may access sa internet, computer and knowledgeable sa productivity apps. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">9. Not everyone has a space in their places where they could set up their workstations. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">10. Dapat may debriefing not just staff meeting. This is to make sure that people are adjusting well and support could be appropriately provided. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: none; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Work from home is not for everyone, even if it is it will take a while before people gets the hang of it. In this challenging times, working from home is a luxury because not everyone could afford this set up. Let's continue to be grateful and uphold our country in prayer. </span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-2348701973472539282018-02-24T23:31:00.000-08:002018-02-24T23:31:17.472-08:00Black Panther <br />
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**ang hirap manuod kapag sunod sunod na maganda**</div>
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1. This is not your ordinary superhero film. Andaming tinamaang social issues!<br />
2. Black women empowerment plus this movie offers plenty of insights on leadership. <br />
3. Surround yourself with people you trust. I cannot imagine a leader without a trusted counsel.<br />
4. T'Challa's father made sure he is prepared to be king. Prepare people to lead, don't just appoint them to be 'kings'. Leadership is not only about being intelligent there's so much more to it.<br />
5. Leaders know what they value. It's risky to bring the wounded agent to Wakanda but saving a life is more important. <br />
6. We cannot let other people decide who we ought to be. <br />
7. Is it really hard for a good man with a good heart to be king? I think it's difficult to be good and to have a good heart. <br />
8. Madalas napipilitan tayong itago ang ating mga kakayahan dahil abusado at mapanghamak ang lipunan<br />
9. There is always a tendency to require people to prove themselves.<br />
10. Inosente ang bawat bata but sadly sila palagi ang sumasalo sa mga pagkukulang at pagkakamali ng mga matatanda <br />
11. Being motivated is highly encouraged. But what if anger is the motivation. <br />
12. I'm moved by the commitment of the general to her country. Everyday we all face the same situation standing firm on our commitment, which largely determines our decisions.<br />
13. Kinilig ako sa pagluhod ni W'kabe kay Gen Okoye na ikinatigil ng labanan. Love wins!<br />
14. Ang ganda ng symbolism na Africa ang tutulong sa US. <br />
15. I'd rather die free than live in bondage. A very powerful closing for this beautiful film. Indeed, death is freedom! </div>
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Andami ko pang gustong sabihin pero baka nakakagalit na haha!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-63080716155847976372018-02-16T23:34:00.000-08:002018-02-24T23:39:28.916-08:00The Greatest Showman1. Mula sa Wolverine to The Greatest Showman lalong tumaas ang respeto ko kay Hugh Jackman. Sobrang ibang iba siya from LesMis to this film.<br />
2. We don't need everyone to love us. Mahalagang may constant sa buhay, at alam natin kung sino ang constant because in the darkest moments of our lives people will desert us.<br />
3. Celebrate humanity. In giving each person a space to discover their strengths we give them their life back. Focusing too much on weaknesses will make us miss great things in life.<br />
4. The effect of touching someone's life is compounding. Every act of kindness may change the life of this person kaya nga siguro ang tagubilin ay never get tired of doing good<br />
5. Your good deed will speak for itself kaya nga ba do good things in secret kasi malalaman din naman kahit hindi ipagsabi<br />
6. Life will have its way of showing us of the "too-much" that we do. Ayon sa nasusulat, all is permissible but not all is beneficial. Sana mapagtanto natin ito hindi sa masakit na paraan.<br />
7. It's totally human to be driven by dreams and ambitions but this may not be the constant for the rest of our lives else we'll just drag everyone.<br />
8. Our childhood experiences and memories, especially the most painful ones will influence our desires, motivation and passion.<br />
9. Barnaum's children influenced him to rethink his business idea. Children can really be great sources of novel ideas, let's keep listening to them.<br />
10. Fear prevents us from being free --- freedom to love and be loved, freedom to be us<br />
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*This film reminded me of the essentials in life and I felt that I did myself a favor in watching this. Napapanahon ang palabas na ito, lalo na sa kasalukuyang kalagayan.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-4449439166332311972017-12-30T14:00:00.000-08:002018-02-24T23:38:29.549-08:00HIDDEN FIGURES (2016)Apt year-ender film!<br />
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This movie got me reflect on social relationships, leadership, values and sticking to and achieving your dreams. Plus siyempre women empowerment :)<br />
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"Separate and equal are two different things" (Hidden Figures, 2016)<br />
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- Andami kong heart check moments while watching.<br />
- Many people at the background are geniuses. But they remain unseen.<br />
- Sometimes we are only after what people should deliver forgetting that these are humans --- they have needs, struggles, feelings, ambitions, dreams, families<br />
- People will try to close doors for the qualified simply because they don't want them<br />
- Stereotyping is systemic and there has to be a collective and sustained effort to put an end to this. "We all pee the same color!" (Hidden Figures, 2016)<br />
- I love how Katherine made reason prevail over emotion pagdating sa pag-ibig! Hindi siya nagpapatinag sa mga lalaki!<br />
- At hindi hadlang ang galing at career sa love life! But the right person and timing are always important :D<br />
- Men should apologize to women for underestimating them, and may I add, vice versa hehe. No one should underestimate anyone.<br />
- Our work is not just about us bringing money to our homes or satisfying ourselves, it could also be about making history or creating a better life for others<br />
- Do your job well in a way that people will never forget!<br />
- Gusto ko yung "call your wives and tell them what it's gonna be". Because work commitment is not just about the husband, it's about both of them, again add ko lang hehe same is true with the wife. Work life is never separate from personal life :)<br />
- Women have dreams, too! Andami kaya naming gustong gawin :D<br />
- Husbands will have an important role to play in affirming their wives and pushing them to achieve their dreams<br />
- Don't let fear interfere with your dreams. Society may not be prepared for your dream so you have to fight for it!<br />
- The leader should take a stand for his people no matter how inconvenient and unconventional that could be.<br />
- Protect your people, bring them to the direction you're going, champion them.<br />
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At madami pa, ito lang kinaya ko :)<br />
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P.S Naiyak ako dun sa proposal pero mas nakakaiyak yung acknowledgement sa galing ng kababaihan!<br />
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Happy New Year!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-6707389803326657962017-08-23T07:15:00.001-07:002017-08-23T07:15:44.910-07:00PAGLIPAY (Crossing)<br />
Sa wakas napanuod ko din!<br />
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*In a world full of Lloydie and Empoy, I'll wait for my Atan :)<br />
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*Napakapersonal ng pelikulang ito sakin. Nung Grade 1 ako matapos pumutok ng Pinatubo nagkaroon ako nang pagkakataong makasama sa isang bubong ang isang Aeta. Biglang nag flashback lahat ng aming mga usapan. Napagtanto kong yun ang unang pagkakataon na nagtanong ako tungkol sa kalagayan ng mga kababaihan sa lipunan . Sabi nga ni Ani, buti ka pa may choice ka.<br />
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1. Akala ko sobrang seryoso ng pelikulang ito hindi pala. Marami siyang masasaya at heartwarming na eksena. Andaling makarelate sa pinaghalong comedy at drama.<br />
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2. Bilang lumaki malapit sa ilog na niragasa ng lahar, nadama kong muli ang mga alaala ng will to survive ng mga kapatirang Aeta at ng iba pang naging apektado ng pagputok ng Pinatubo. Sabi nga Atan, sanayan lang.<br />
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3. Nasaksihan ko din ang pakikipagpalitan nila ng kalakal upang maitawid ang pang araw araw na buhay at mapunan ang kanilang mga pananagutan.<br />
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4. Bagamat nawala ang kanilang kabuhayan at ari-arian alam kong hindi nawala ang kanilang respeto sa kultura at kalikasan. Hindi nabura ng lahar at kahirapan ang dignidad nila sa sarili.<br />
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5. Maraming pagkakataon narinig ko ang pagkukumpara nila sa mga unat. At dama kong dama nila ang pagtingin ng mga unat sa kanila. Bagamat maraming efforts na matanggap at marecognize ang mga Aeta sa lipunan, may pressure pa rin to become acceptable lalo na sa mga taga lowlands.<br />
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6. Ilang palabas pa kaya ang gagawin upang marinig ang panawagan na maraming nawawalan ng kabuhayan dahil sa mga pagsasamantala sa kalikasan?<br />
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7. Andaming paalaala sa pelikulang ito. Nasalamin ang pagkakaiba sa paghandle ng emosyon ng mga naninirahan sa urban at rural. Kita din ang madalas nating insensitivity sa katahimikan ng komunidad.<br />
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8. Lahat ay daranas ng kalungkutan pero hindi ito permanenteng kondisyon. At lalong higit ang buhay ay nagpapatuloy lamang anuman ang sitwasyon. Ngumiti ka upang ngumiti din ang mundo sayo.<br />
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9. Minsan sa ating kalungkutan nakakaladkad natin ang iba. Sa kagustuhan nating maibsan ang sakit na ating nadarama nagiging unfair tayo sa iba bilang hindi natin nakokonsidera ang epekto neto sa kanila.<br />
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10. Para sa mga sunset lovers na tulad ko sobrang refreshing ng mga shots lalo na sa ganitong maulan na panahon.<br />
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11. Umiwas po tayo sa mga lalaking nagsisimula sa letter "J" dahil mga seen lord sila. Pero iwasan din ang mga babaeng nagsisimula sa letter "R", ang hirap hirap nilang mag move on. Kawawa naman. *labyoo friends*<br />
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12. Lahat tayo ay dumadaan sa Paglipay na bahagi ng ating buhay at may kanya kanya tayong paraan para makatawid.<br />
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**Dahil sa Paglipay bumalik ang mga magagandang alaala ko kasama ang mga kapatirang Aeta. Salamat Zig Dulay sa obrang ito at sa mga susunod pa!<br />
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Sa mga hindi pa nakakapanuod, SAYANG!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-46055710371698000902017-08-04T02:57:00.001-07:002017-08-04T02:57:55.921-07:00FINALLY FOUND SOMEONE<br />
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DEAR FUTURE HUSBAND,<br />
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No pressure. Take your time. Be the man that God wants you to be.<br />
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Your future wife<br />
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*Sinubaybayan ko ang istoryang Laida at Miggy pero para sa pelikulang ito, binitawan ko muna ang alaala at kilig ko sa kanilang dalawa dahil ayokong mag-compare.<br />
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*Umaandar ang soksay thoughts ko sa gitna ng luha at kilig.<br />
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1. Kinilig ako sa soksay flavor. Fake news, trolls, media mileage, conditioning, sensationalising: mga gawaing umiiral upang paglaruan ang persepsyon at imahinasyon ng masa.<br />
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2. Minsan sa pagnanais nating mapagtakpan ang ating kahihiyan at kumita ng salapi, kinakasangkapan natin ang iba.<br />
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3. Ang paglaya sa sakit na dulot ng nakaraan ay nagsisimula sa pag-aming nasaktan ka at kasunod ay ang kagustuhan magpatawad.<br />
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4. Sa kagustuhang manatili ang mabangong pangalan minsan pinaniniwala natin ang mga tao na ayos lang ang lahat hanggang tayo mismo hindi na din natin alam ang mismong kalagayan natin.<br />
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5. Lies have consequences and these are compounding.<br />
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6. Matindi pa rin ang kilig ko sa #AshLloyd. Humusay si Sarah G. Mukhang nakatulong na may lovelife na siya hahaha. At si JLC, soooo JLC, ayun na!<br />
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7. Generally conservative film, as usual.<br />
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8. Nakarelate ako sa kwento ni Gian, sa family background niya at mga sakripisyo sa pamilya. Naluha ako, mga tatlong patak to be exact.<br />
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9. Minsan hindi hadlang ang galit at sakit ng nakaraan para magmahal.<br />
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10. Gaano ka man alipustahin ng lipunan, ang mahalaga may pamilya kang matatakbuhan.<br />
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11. Nakakainis ang gumanap na Randy! Kinikilig na dapat ako kay Gian eh!<br />
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12. Tinamaan ako sa work-life balance. Buti na lang nagsimula na akong magbagong buhay.<br />
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13. Sometimes we invest our time and energy on the things that will not really matter at the end of our lives.<br />
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14. Yung mga product endorsements nakakasira ng moments!<br />
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Kung manunuod po kayo tapusin ninyo hanggang credits may dagdag pakwela pa dun.<br />
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Tawa-kilig-iyak. #AshLloyd namiss ko pero si Laida Magtalas!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-43285436964879089712017-07-26T03:19:00.000-07:002017-07-26T03:19:02.839-07:00WONDER WOMAN*I spent three consecutive nights reviewing the Hunger Games films before watching Wonder Woman (yes, andami ko pong time :D). So I sat at the cinema expecting an advocacy film.<br />
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I thought the movie started well but once I've seen the action parts I understood why Gal Gadot managed to film while five months pregnant because it is largely effects. Kinulang pati sa acting, cute lang siya ganun.<br />
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Plot is not remarkable, the transition seemed hasty and I thought the ending is cheap. Hindi ko talaga alam kung anong sine celebrate nila at kung anong pinaglalaban ni Ateng.<br />
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Mukhang women empowerment ang package kay ateng but looking closer ginamit lang siya to cover up the weakness of men. Pinaniwala nila ang lahat na ending the war is her cause but no lovelife pala bes. To add to that, there was no manifestation of respect nor recognition of her contribution during the war, except yung palakpakan sa village. Ang madalas napapansin ay maganda siya. So ganun pa rin mukha at katawan, the usual ways of marketing women. Secondary palagi ang kakayahan.<br />
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Andami kong negative feels sa film na to. Tas iniisip ko magdamag sana Moana na lang lagi. Pero salamat sa aking sponsor at least nakapag-isip ako habang nanunuod :DUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-46412571281819099652017-07-26T03:14:00.000-07:002017-07-26T03:14:40.441-07:00SPIDERMAN*I watched Resident Evil: Final Chapter night before watching Spiderman: Homecoming* Hindi ko po ito sinadya.<br />
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Disclaimer:<br />
I watched almost every single Spiderman movie from Tobey Maguire to present. I don't remember in detail the comics version of the story. Hindi ako nagbasa ng kahit ano about this film before watching.<br />
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While Amazing Spiderman is great, I didn't expect a lot from the Homecoming because I know It'll be another version from Tobey's and for sure there will be new twists to the story. I tried not to be disappointed haha. Susubukan ko sa abot ng aking makakaya na maging kalma lang sa pagreview haha. I'll insert my SokSay thoughts na din dahil mas nangibabaw ito while watching<br />
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So here it goes:<br />
1. The inherent power/ability was taken away from Spidey throughout the story. I understand that they needed to highlight that Tony Stark line but Spidey has his own gift, which was undermined in this film. Pati yung sapot niya parang hindi na biological. Major issue ito sakin bilang "great power comes with great responsibility" haha, which brings me to my 2nd point.<br />
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2. Hindi ganun ka responsible si Spidey sa film na ito. He is enjoying his superpowers and wanted to do more but not really understanding what it takes to be a superhero. He wanted to become a superstar and not necessarily a superhero bilang feel na feel niya talagang Avengers siya. *soksay thoughts ON!* Madalas ganun din tayo, we prematurely use our talents and skills because of anxiety; because sometimes we thought only us can save the world.<br />
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3. I watched Tom Holland sa The Impossible. Sobra ko siyang nagustuhan dun. Pero bilang Spiderman parang hirap na hirap akong magustuhan siya. Mukhang wag na siyang mag action film, please.<br />
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4. Natuwa ako na meron ng friend si Spidey at Asian siya hehe. However, nawalan ng role si Aunt May. Supposedly siya ang takbuhan ni Spidey. This is reflective of today's condition, sometimes we choose to engage people outside the home in facing our concerns and miss out the wisdom our families could offer.<br />
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5. I admired Tony Stark all the more sa film na ito. He's mentoring Peter but at the same time allowing him to learn on his own by letting him experience mistakes and failures.<br />
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6. Nakakatuwa na hindi masyadong highlighted ang love life dito. Yun lang bow.<br />
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7. Mas nakakatuwa na black at mas matangkad sa kanya ang love interest ni Spidey this time. Meaning we are really moving outside the typical idea na ang maganda dapat maputi, blonde etc.<br />
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8. Yung costume niya after TS took back his gift, mukhang pajama lang! Eh pinag-aralang mabuti yun ni Spidey after he discovered his ability! Major deviation.<br />
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9. Nakakatuwa yung detalyeng nagpapalit siya ng costume. Matagal ko ng gustong makita yun eh. At least sa part na yun taong tao siya.<br />
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10. What I really love about Spidey films is the story on how villain character develops. This helps me to become more sensitive to others.<br />
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11. May isang twist na sobrang nakakatense. Hindi ko na susulatin para sa mga manunuod na yun :D<br />
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12. Generally, maganda naman siya basta hindi particular sa detalye ng Spiderman story. Also, sa mga batang manunuod may mga detalye na posibleng hindi ayon sa inyong values. Mainam na magprocess afterwards.<br />
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Spidey will return daw.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-88744867452098781412017-07-26T03:10:00.000-07:002017-07-26T03:10:21.628-07:00KITA KITA*Fan ako ng local comedy films. Babalu, Redford White, Rene Requestas; patay na sila si Empoy naman. Maikli lang to bilang puro tawa ginawa ko dun.*<br />
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1. Babala: nakakapagod ang palabas na ito -physical, emotional, intellectual haha<br />
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2. Epektibong komedyante si Empoy. May mga eksenang feeling ko horror film ang pinapanuod ko kasi hindi ko kayang panuorin. Kumain muna bago manuod para may sapat na lakas. <br />
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3. Sobrang taas at bilis ng pagdevelop ng emosyon. Kaya ayun, sobrang sakit din.<br />
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4. Iniisip ko kung tini take advantage niya si Lea pero naisip ko kahit naman yung mga nakakakita nate-take advantage din<br />
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5. Gusto ko yung pagconnect ng kwentong buhay nila sa pagbibilang. Iba iba ang ating karanasan. Yung nakita mo pwedeng hindi niya nakita. Yung naramdaman mo pwedeng hindi niya naramdaman.<br />
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6. Nakakabulag ang pag-ibig. Nakakaloko din kahit ayaw mong magpaloko.<br />
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7. Nung binalikan niya yung mga 'happy places', nadurog ako dun!<br />
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8. Pag bumitaw ka na sa sakit at pait ng nakaraan, makakakita ka na.<br />
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Filipino film to, manuod kayo :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-59050834996401660122012-02-02T01:15:00.001-08:002012-06-27T00:17:22.294-07:00One Day I Will Walk on Water<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This morning as I continue my reading in the book of Matthew, I was disturbed by this question: "Why did you doubt?" (Matt. 14:31b)</span><br /><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">After having Peter to walk with Him on water, Jesus asked this question. Most of us know this story, this mind blowing story. I am not sure if any of us, who would be at Peter's similar situation, will be totally sold to the possibility of walking on water with Jesus.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The rest of my time I spent thinking about the "winds" (and I hope I can list them down as well) in my life. This led to countless questions that dig deeply in the quality of relationship and fellowship that I have with the Lord Jesus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">What are these winds? How do I deal with the winds? Do I really deal with these winds? Or am I just covering up? Or probably escaping from my winds?</span><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Doubting brings someone into a process of choosing to stay or to leave, to get or not, to buy or not. Normally, when doubt sets in we don't buy, we don't get, we change our mind, our choice, our decision, or we abandon all the pre-identified options. Doubt forces us to think whether we are right or wrong. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">There are certain decisions in our life, that after doing them, we still doubt. We may also doubt other people's affection towards us, regardless of the degree or nature of relationship we have with them. Sadly, God is not exempted in this doubting attitude. God who is beyond our senses is always being subjected by us to doubting. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Unanswered prayers, never ending struggles, failures, abandonment, absence of love; this can be endless. When we are hurt, we push away. When things fall out of our expectation, we push away. When we fail, we push away. When we feel unloved, we push away. When we struggle with our personal issues, we push away. Normal, understandable,probably.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">These situations can push or draw us away from God. Considering human tendencies, I can only look at God's love and grace as a way to keep closer and stay in His presence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">I find this an healthy exercise though. Asking about our faith, roaming around the world of my mind affirms the reality and authenticity of my relationship with Jesus. At the end of the day, I want to have Peter's eagerness to walk with Jesus, on water.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-size: 12pt;">To God be the glory.</span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-49779220901858249492011-11-30T15:25:00.000-08:002012-06-27T00:07:49.694-07:00My Series: Two of Many<div class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: verdana; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Clouds are composed of tiny droplets of water, moving towards each other then moving together, to form majestic scenery. At the onset, these droplets of waters are just tiny droplets of water. At the onset they can be meaningless, no shape, no sense; they just keep moving towards each other and keep moving together. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My life, every day of my life, is just a tiny droplet of my life. My finite mind limits my perspective. I can be happy, sad, routinary, angry, anxious, or scared. Many times, I look at the days of my life in a typical manner. Grandeur is absent; meaning is scarce, in my perspective. But the nearness of God proves otherwise. Thank God, He is infinite. He is the Alpha and the Omega. He knows everything, and HE CARES.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> God, in His sovereignty, is creating a beautiful cloud formation out my life. I will look forward then to that day when my life will be a witness of God’s finest architecture.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-49130540946318856732011-11-24T06:11:00.000-08:002011-11-24T06:19:19.583-08:00My Series: One of ManyWriting without anything to write<br /><br />Plenty of ideas but I can’t tame them to be shared in coherence. None of them wanted to be volunteered.<br /><br />This could be my most daring attempt, writing without anything.<br /><br />Tonight, I will be staring at every word, and hope to arrive at something edifying.<br /><br />I am supposed to write about Ezekiel. I remember I was very excited to share this. Well, I am suppose to be excited, or am I?<br /><br />I wish generosity will pay me a visit tonight.<br /><br />Writing is the most controlled area of my life.<br /><br />I can hide. I can pretend. I can create an identity. I preach. I release my angst. I speak up. I conceal my emotion in every word. I can be very good, I can be very bad. In writing, I find freedom, personal freedom, I think. But not to be shared, please.<br /><br />Writing has become my confidant, for years. But those words are hidden…hidden in the abyss. Now I can’t write. Maybe because there is no room to pretend, no chance to hide, no reason to preach, scared to release some angst, hesitant to speak up, or probably my emotion is just so huge that I can’t hide it in words.<br /><br />I remember some years ago, someone prayed about this hiding thing that I am fond of doing (). I can’t forget that prayer. I am, up to now shocked to have heard that prayer. I only met her while doing my summer class, too short for her to discover that. Definitely, I never shared personal things with her, especially “kalokohan”. Then, I realized God connected us through prayer. Maybe she didn’t know me, but God put words into her mouth to expose me. <br /><br />Now, I’ve another realization, I can’t fool anyone in prayer. If I will enter prayer with the right attitude, I can’t go my way. As I try to connect, I will be connected. This could be an opportunity for me to renew my mind (Rom12:2). This is probably part of the “live a life of prayer” thing. Maybe I can wish to write as if I am praying so I could stop hiding and setting lame excuses.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-87221983978907691662010-08-24T16:59:00.001-07:002010-08-24T17:27:15.413-07:00Hostage Drama and Ms. UniverseThe recent Philippine events that made the international community a captive audience prods me to write after a really, really long time. <br /><br />The hostage drama and the inclusion of Ms Philippines in the Top 5 Ms Universe finalist proved many discontented and reckless Filipinos. <br /><br />I am sad about the pointing of fingers after what had happened in the Luneta Park last Monday night. It was indeed a very long 12-hour ordeal for the hostages, for the ex-police and for the rescuing team. Many among the audience would like to say their piece, and I fully respect that. Realistically, we can broadcast whatever we want but after that I hope we are also reflecting upon what we can do. <br /><br />Failures have reasons. In the final analysis, everyone can be victims. The hostage taker was (according to write ups) a victim of injustice. The hostages have the obvious plight. The police officers maybe victims of systemic insufficiencies, or probably surprised that a well-recognized police will do such, or any other reasons that can be pooled. The policy makers can be victims of miscalculation of risks, unforeseen events such as these, or other insufficiencies. The audience are also victims for lack of first hand experiences, or foresight of the consequences. <br /><br />Few hours after that incident, the Philippines witnessed yet another fight to reclaim a lost glory, the Ms Universe tilt. Our bet ended up 4th, after 11 long years the Philippines once again found a spot in the Top 5. Yet, I read comments that they are not satisfied with the answer of Ms Raj. The point is when did we ever find satisfaction in anything?<br /><br />Many people have brought home pride for the country, to name a few are Lea Salonga, Manny Pacquiao, Charice Pempengco and all else. Yet we were never satisfied, and we shout about it. Where do we really draw our standards for excellence? When do we really know that we are proud to be Pinoy? <br /><br />When do we ever forgive the mistakes and failures committed in this nation and by the very important people in the Philippines? I am part of an imperfect family, and we kept rebuilding again and again by forgiving each other and being an active participant to keep it alive. I am part of an imperfect nation, but I choose to forgive this nation and be an active builder in my own way. I am an imperfect person, but despite my imperfection I know I can keep this nation alive.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-71710829265966300082009-07-07T17:28:00.000-07:002009-07-07T17:32:22.281-07:00CONFESSIONS OF A SINGLE LADYBeing young makes me feel very strong and invincible. I feel to have full of strength that I spend a lot of time at work. I know that I perform my job because I want to bring glory to God. I pray for excellence in my work. I pray for my officemates. I pray for most activities I do at work, even my response to pressures and some possible compromise. Little did I know that in the process my body is having accumulated weakness, until I got sick.<br /><br />I don’t remember anymore about the last time I had severe fever. Probably for almost ten years I never stayed in bed longer than one day because of fever. Sometimes overnight was enough for a fever visit. Generally, I don’t get sick especially if I’m away from my family. In fact, there are years that I never get sick. But last week (June 26-July 3) is a different week, I cannot withstand the fever. It came without warning and I got tired of drinking medicines.<br /><br />Since I know I am not sickly, it took me five days before I decided to go and seek medical help (June 30). I thought it was just an ordinary fever I usually had. I hated being sick because that means staying home, doing nothing but sleeping all day. I can’t even read because my head aches and I feel dizzy.<br /><br />I consulted one of my doctor-friend, and without seeing me, she told me that I possibly acquired A(H1N1). But my other doctor-friend opted to accompany me to the hospital, and so we went. I was so scared to be admitted, I’d rather stay home. I immediately asked God that if possible I don’t want to stay in the hospital even for an overnight stay. However, I still took my pillow with me in case the answer is NO.<br /><br />At the hospital, they took my blood and had an x-ray. We waited for the laboratory results until about 10:00 pm. During the initial diagnosis, which was done earlier, I was spared from A(H1N1) but suspected of dengue fever. When the lab results were released the doctor wanted another blood test because of my low platelet count.<br /><br />The next day (July 1) as I was preparing to go back to the hospital for the lab test, I suddenly felt very ill. I know I can’t go back, but I have to and I can’t go there alone, I feel so bad. I chanced on Ate Precy (Evangelista), and she agreed to accompany me. This time I am still afraid that the hospital might admit me. The second lab result cleared me for dengue and all I need to do is obey (drink medicine on time and REST). The last prescription was to drink water.<br /><br />I was admitted, in Evangelista Medical Center is where I spent my July 1, 2009. This made my healing process easier than staying alone in our house. Ate Precy took another mile and served as my nurse. Grace and Ruth were my prayer warriors. They always pray for my healing, especially during mealtime. This is 101% better than hospital.<br /><br />Incidentally, I was reading the Book of Matthew. I don’t understand some parts of the book but during the time I was sick, I kept in my heart that Jesus is the only Healer. Jesus heals in different ways, direct or indirect, verbal or by touching. Sometimes, He does not immediately cure (i.e. Lazarus) to manifest greater things about Him. He has His set time and He is always in control.<br /><br />Everyday, since Day 1 I am expectant that God will heal me. It took how many days but in all those days He never failed to remind me that He will heal me, and so I never lose hope. (Right now I am 99.99% recovered)<br /><br />God, who is in control, simply want to open my eyes and understand Him all the more. Yes, I struggled with pain because He did not immediately heal me but He allowed other people to bless me. He wants me to see Ria (my roommate) is very much concern about my condition; that she is willing to sacrifice a portion of her time to serve me. He allowed me to feel the thoughtfulness and concern of my officemates. He allowed me to be blessed by Dr. Marian, by bringing me to the hospital despite the fact that she’s also tired from her hospital work. He allowed me to be blessed by the Evangelista family as they took care of me. He opened an opportunity for me to be blessed by my Dgroup. All the while I thought they didn’t care but they do. I found a cheap and good hospital. During the time I was sick, I had generous time with Tiny (ex-cadet). I’ve wanted to see him and talk to him. And guess what, God gave me all the time.<br /><br /> I all these things I am greatly blessed. And I could have missed to see all these if God had healed me earlier. I praise God for allowing me to experience pain but also allowed me to see the people around. July 2 Nanay arrived. She very well know how to take care of me. I thank God for Nanay, I just can’t imagine life without her. Ate Precy was able to share the Gospel to Nanay and she prayed to receive Christ. Amazing!!! Praise God. I have been praying for that day to come, it’s been years of prayer and the answer just came. WOW!<br /><br />That Sunday July 5 I brought Nanay with me in CCF. That was not the first time I brought her to church but it was my very first time to see her positive response while we were attending the service. Words are not enough to describe the awe I felt. God was just so amazing!!!!!<br /><br />I never regret being sick for more than a week. This is the first time in my life that I enjoyed being sick. Words may not be enough to thank God, but in my heart I am deeply moved. I am not worthy of the blessings but by His grace He made me worthy. I seek forgiveness because I know in the process I have sinned before God. I just praise God that my sins have already been forgiven and nailed at the cross. To Jesus Christ be all the glory. Amen.<br /><br />LESSON LEARNED:<br />ü Keep a servant heart<br />ü Obey<br />ü Listen to God<br />ü Stewardship of the body<br />ü Discretion<br />ü Don’t be afraid to restUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-35961109515696052372009-04-13T23:37:00.000-07:002009-04-13T23:53:55.881-07:00Para sa mga batang pinagkaitan ng laya...<div align="center">Nilikha ka ng kapusukan o pagmamahal,<br />Nagbungang buhay ay binuhay,<br />Ngunit nakakubling buhay ang buhay.<br /><br />Hinabing istorya’t isiniwalat,<br />Pangsikil sa layang dapat,<br />Pangtakip sa walang hanggan,<br />Pangsinop sa katotohanan.<br /><br />Musmos ma’y dapat lumaya,<br />Nang matutong magpalaya.<br />Kahihiyan ipagparaya,<br />Kapalit ng paglaya.<br /><br />Nakakalunos na paslit,<br />Binigyang buhay,<br />Ngunit ninakawan ng laya<br />At karapatan.<br />Marapat pang kitlin,<br />Kaysa habang buhay bilanguin.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-80871341210654749272009-03-20T22:10:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:18:19.496-07:00isang pagsilip sa sariliDapat nga ba talagang sadyain ang pagkakaibigan? O pwede nga bang sadyain ang pagkakaibigan? Hindi kaya ito magiging simpleng ekspresyon na lang ng “hypocrisy”<br /><br />Sa aking pananaw ang pagkakaibigan ay arbitrary. Nangyayari ito kahit hindi pagplanuhan. Bahagi siya ng tinatawag na natural instinct ba yun? Mayroong pwersang parang nagdidikta sa swak-ness nang personalidad ng mga indibidwal. Kung wala ang pwersa na yon, pwede kayang pilitin ang sarili?<br /><br />Marahil sa pagdaan ng panahon, given the chance to lower one’s pride, magtutugma din ang personalidad. Thus, maaring magsimula sa pilitan ang lahat pero dapat tunawin ito ng pagpapakumbaba at malawak na pang-unawa.<br /><br />(reminder sa aking sarili, para maging mas friendly ako hahah)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-45453053274634331602009-02-18T15:22:00.000-08:002009-02-18T15:32:05.598-08:00What will I do when I get thirty?I was approaching twenty when I told my Father that I wanted to be married at 35. And until now his reaction to that statement reverberates in my ears. I never expected a violent refusal from Tatay, though I know that he won’t agree with my idea.<br /><br />Two years later I pegged it to 28. However, I felt so impatient to wait for seven years so I changed it to 26. In mid-2008, in the midst of doldrums I thought it best to be at 29, and so its 29 until this moment.<br /><br />While waiting for this day to come, I am painting the man that I wish to spend my life with here on earth. Every moment that the thought of getting married comes to mind, I am reviewing my “qualification”.<br /><br />Simultaneous with this, people around keep nagging me of the absence of the man that fetches me after office, which accompanies me whenever I have to do my grocery and all sorts of alibi that they may think of. I can’t tell them that based on my list, I haven’t found him yet. His face is still hidden in haze.<br /><br />To be fair with the one I am waiting for, I do my part. I am praying for ‘him’ every time the thought comes in. And I pray for my self also, that I will be prepared to spend my life with him; that I will not resist a bit. At the same time, I am praying about my personal baggage, that I will overcome them or at least learn to manage them. I spend time in value formation and relationship building. I study the do’s and don’ts between man and woman in a relationship. I study gender differences. And I am taking time to visit parenting textbook. I listen to married people as they discuss real life experiences with their partners and how they get through it; all these and many other things that I do in preparation.<br /><br />And there is the WHAT IF sound at the back of my head…<br /><br />So what will I do when I get thirty?<br /><br />Many might think that all my efforts will be wasted soon after thirty. But I think otherwise. It could be that my waiting will not come to pass but my preparation will never be wasted because I never wasted time to begin with. God will never leave me empty-handed. God’s work will never be in vain.<br /><br />And when I am thirty, I will pass on whatever I learned to people who are also building themselves. It will be another chapter, and I am sure it would be as exciting as the 20s.<br /><br />30s is a prime spot to train and mentor people in the 20s who are trying to gain their base. A decade of career search and so much trailblazing will be an impetus to lead others. Indeed, life never ends when our personal plans end. God have said it, many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the Lord’s plan shall prevail.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-39851007019775878352009-01-25T05:50:00.000-08:002009-01-25T05:52:43.803-08:00FoundationThe most awaited inaugural speech of US President Barack Obama was just heard. The absence of my access to hear it live left me with youtube.com. Thanks to the prompt response to upload it and thank God for the internet technology.<br /><br />In the most hailed President’s speech I didn’t find the super-extravagance that some might have expected. The highfalutin words didn’t show up, practically no mesmerizing statement instead it is simply an account about his plans and how he is going to do them.<br /><br />Taking into account the state of the United States today and the impact of the crisis upon its people, every promise that Pres. Obama will utter would mean so much to them and enough to make them shout. Right now, people in the US and even other nations are hopeful about his leadership; that he will overturn the present political system and in turn would affect many. Countless are leaning upon his leadership.<br /><br />As he enumerates his plans I can hear shouts of hope as if Pres. Obama is the end of the line. His promises ranges from social security, education, health security, jobs, environmental concerns, energy sufficiency, and many other things contained his list. Well, with the worsening economic condition, I can’t blame them. They really need a messiah that will pull them out of the current crisis.<br /><br />The Philippines is not an exemption to the hopeful for Pres. Obama as he takes over the presidential seat in the White House.<br /><br />As predicted 2009 will allow the Philippines to experience the crisis which was initially felt in the US. Many have fret about this predictions. Many are expecting economic downturn.<br /><br />Although the ability of Obama to reduce the crisis may help us through the globalize nature of economic policies that he might pursue, holding on to his promises alone may leave us losers in the process; because in the end he will prioritize his people. I believe the more pressing concern right now is the way we manage ourselves. Also, it is high time to anchor our security into more certain things than end up dependent on external forces.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-41781683458766198322009-01-14T17:29:00.001-08:002009-01-14T17:29:42.921-08:00senses...Time ticks continuously, it runs unnoticed. I’ve been sitting here for more than two hours, doodling and babbling, and sometimes I do at the same time. I am currently not at peace but I hope to ease this and move forward.<br /><br />For almost a week, I have been reviewing the education programs and projects here in our office. Amazingly, there are efforts in fact to arrest the condition of education in the country. On the contrary, during my morning and afternoon walks to and from the office, I find kids on the streets asking for alms, amassing the garbage for food, sleeping anywhere; I practically witness anything but manifestation of poverty: HUNGER.<br /><br />I am lying in the midst again. While I am prodding myself to work with education programs and projects to respond to the literacy issues of children in this country, those children are out there not minding about their literacy but more focused on their physical longings.<br /><br />The social issues are complex but intertwined. The psychology of man is even greater than that.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-11131921191125405692009-01-13T21:13:00.000-08:002009-01-13T21:16:35.519-08:00I AM WATCHING YOU DAD...<embed src="http://godtube.com/flvplayer.swf" flashvars="viewkey=5486ae62fd502645138e" wmode="transparent" quality="high" width="330" height="270" name="godtube" align="middle" allowscriptaccess="sameDomain" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer"></embed>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-31256713309716457102008-12-07T15:54:00.000-08:002008-12-07T16:27:27.950-08:00Marky Cielo<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFJZ-mNlHB_m0gMUUiixqjgx5QlJtQFgUvsEayKCQMD4ZXM2-Rs6hpmEId2Sniy9BjLhARPMx0hH7X0xfjiQngnCIXVuLL3SHM-kOetdH2P-87Pyo1U9-Cf033iNQcr35qAH7iUbFw8MQ/s1600-h/marky+cielo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 185px; height: 255px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVFJZ-mNlHB_m0gMUUiixqjgx5QlJtQFgUvsEayKCQMD4ZXM2-Rs6hpmEId2Sniy9BjLhARPMx0hH7X0xfjiQngnCIXVuLL3SHM-kOetdH2P-87Pyo1U9-Cf033iNQcr35qAH7iUbFw8MQ/s320/marky+cielo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5277201092961234962" border="0" /></a><br />It grieves my heart to welcome this day with the death of a fine young man who fought by standing firm for the cause of the indigenous peoples, the Igorots.<br /><br />Watching him excel in "Starstruck" I am, at the same time witnessing the pride in the eyes of his folks men while I was in Mt. Province. I can see that they long for this kind of representation.<br /><br />The experienced discrimination served as his motivation to continue the fight for his people.<br /><br />I do not know him personally but I enjoyed how much he did it to the top.<br /><br />In a positive note, we learned our lesson. Discrimination is an issue that we need to conquer. He passed away but he left a legacy for his fellow Igorots.<br /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/LMPOST%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot.jpg" alt="" /><img src="file:///C:/DOCUME%7E1/LMPOST%7E1/LOCALS%7E1/Temp/moz-screenshot-1.jpg" alt="" />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-65141691047623487772008-11-19T18:00:00.000-08:002008-11-19T18:34:46.219-08:00Receiving has responsibilitiesBefore I end up bored with the unending debates in that cold room, someone caught my attention with this line "receiving has responsibilities".<br /><br />I was reminded on my answered prayers. Whenever God positively responds to my prayer, I simply thank God. But I never deeply thought about the responsibilities that arise with the blessings.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-75234076125661840952008-11-16T19:44:00.000-08:002008-11-17T04:11:21.693-08:00I passed the LETDespite the stress in my work. I managed to smile.<br /><br />I can't miss the opportunity to express my gratefulness to God.<br /><br />Once again He created a miracle in my life.<br /><br />I hope to post my article on LET experience.<br /><br />Indeed, God unveils mysteries in our lives.<br /><br />Praise God. To Him belong all glory, honor and praises.<br /><br />http://inquirer.cdnetworks.us/inquirer/examresults/TEACHER_SECONDARY/TEACHER_SECONDARY__B.htmUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-54407557080600539892008-11-15T21:32:00.000-08:002008-11-15T21:57:40.431-08:00Sunday in the officeSunday, is the Lord's day.<br /><br />This is also my official rest day.<br /><br />And I wanted to really respect this.<br /><br />Today is Sunday...and I am in the office. Instead of the regular schedule I am at work.<br /><br />This is the first but I think this will not be the last.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7801317833570911416.post-11241265692220684662008-11-12T18:51:00.000-08:002008-11-12T19:12:26.464-08:00absenceIt's been two months that I longed to drop by and utter a few words. Everyday I am in front of the computers, in fact even at home.<br /><br />My topics are piling in my folder. I can't steal time to finish them.<br /><br />This is making me sick.<br /><br />Christmas is coming. I could be all the more sick.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0