Pilipinas Circa 70
Pilipinas Circa 70 is how I recall the Philippines when I was still a kid. No pollution, no traffic, peaceful and the best era for Pinoy films and OPM.
Democracy Corrupts?
Please don’t get me wrong, I enjoy living in a free country. Where I can freely embrace and promote my Christian faith Where I can blog all I want without fear of being jailed or censured Where I can surf websites of my choice Where I can freely choose...The Prejudices Of Life
The circle we grew up with, may have limited our appreciation of other groups, thus, resulting to prejudices against each other.
The Hatred Towards The Poor?
Poverty violates every human rights there is. If you are poor and seriously sick, going to a private hospital is not an option. Try going to a public hospital and if you’re lucky, they will give you the run around. I happen to know how two patients in need of...Winning By Losing
When we were at Baguio, wifey requested to visit a shop known for it’s hand crafted designer jewelry products. Even though I have no interest on any kind of jewelries, and I don’t take pleasure on shopping, I joined them and gave my thoughts on the items...Being Attentive To Details
Whenever possible, I would like to have an engaging activity with my son so I can teach him practical lessons in life. Yesterday, because of the long break, we had an opportunity to wash the car together. As expected of a 10 year old boy, he wanted to finish the task...Tired Of People Power?
I was with my daughter at Chocolat and we were waiting for our slice of choco cake and frozen hot spanish chocolate when the headline of Manila Bulletin, March 2, 2008 issue, caught my attention. Bishops: Not Taking Sides On Politics . And to quote: Catholic bishops...A Kid’s Heart
Every 9:00 PM. I got to be home, since that is our time as a family, to pray, read passages of the Bible and worship the Creator.When we started this activity, it’s kinda awkward and korni. Perhaps because we know how stubborn and imperfect each one of us is....The Girl, The Worm And One Proud Dad
If you are not a parent yet, this post probably meant nothing. The above worm is a creation of my 8-year-old daughter using “paint”. She and her brother grew up seeing their simple artwork displayed inside my office, but...Of Love and Marriage
Marriage is more than a piece of paper, it is about a promise made to another person, and to God and witnessed by bunch of people
Putting Things In Order
If we are focused always on “firefighting” activities, we forget how to look at things from the top view to make the necessary balance, priority and order.
Unusual Job Interview Answer
I received this via SMS from a colleague… funny and worth sharing. Manager: “For a man with no experience, you’re asking for a high wage” Applicant: “Well, sir, the work is much harder when you don’t know what you’re...Patterns Influences Our Choices
My thoughts on the teachings of Dr. David Sumrall about patterns. Change the input to change the output
Man.. Integrity.. Woman
A woman make man in many ways “complete”, I would like to focus, however, on the influence of a woman to a man’s character and behaviour.
Celebrate Jesus
Yesterday, as what I normally do on Christmas eve, I go to our local church to celebrate Christmas in candle lights communion. I started this habit 18 years ago after I received the gift of salvation, and when I’m still single. Fast forward to the present, after...Love and Generosity
Instead of celebrating Christmas the traditional way, we pooled our resources to “adopt-a-family. I’m proud of my staff who showed love and generosity
Middle Class In RP Shrinking
It’s one bad news after another? It only bolstered claim by politicians that though the economy is growing, it does not benefit everyone. On Sunday (10/28/07), I posted my musings to a news article printed in the inquirer about the worsening unequal...Distribution Of Wealth In RP Worsened
Update 10/29/07: Middle Class In RP, Shrinking Too It was 1997, while studying a certificate course on Labor Relations under Atty. Josephus Jimenez (one of the under secretaries of Department of Labor and Employment of the PGMA administration), when I first heard of...Have You Been To Baywalk Lately?
As resident of Manila, I witnessed a no man’s land transformed to a tourist spot. But because of politics, it’s now worse than its original condition
Arrogance In The Midst Of Triumph?
Update:Here’s another one from him: TU sweep in Maguindanao ‘stinks to high heavens’–GO exec Like every patriotic citizen, am awaiting every update on the national and local canvassing of votes. Hoping this election will yield value adding results. Am interested...Your Little Girl
In the middle island of Quirino Ave., I noticed a poor little girl, alone but playing, I’m afraid fast moving cars might side sweep her
Practical Debt Management
I thought of blogging the teaching we learned this morning from church. This, I believe will help readers manage their debts the Bible way. Rom 13:8a — “Pay everything you owe..” From the quoted scripture, it implies that at certain point, we can...
