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Integrity and reliability
Reflections You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by by everybody. (2Cor3:2) These were the words of Paul to the Corinthians, as he cautions them of their actions. But these words do… -
Say goodbye to worries
Events Say Goodbye to Worries, this is the title of the upcoming talk of Brahma Kumaris Brother Atam Prakash in Cebu City, Philippines. The talk will be on July 6, (Tuesday) at around 6 p.m. at Holiday Plaza Hotel in… -
Mama
Thoughts Yesterday was Mama Mateshwari Jagadamba Saraswati's day. On 1964 June 24, she became avyakt. An angel. For many who look up to her, she is considered a jewel. Despite her young age, she was made the first… -
Every individual is unique
Thought for today Because you recognise that everyone is of unique value, you give regard to every soul by never comparing it to another. For more valuable thoughts, subscribe to thoughtfortoday.org.uk. Mindfulnes… -
Full of peace
Thought for today Stay full of peace yourself and know that this peace will reach your loved ones and ultimately the whole world. For more peaceful thoughts, subscribe to thoughtfortoday.org.uk. A minute of peacefu… -
If I had one wish...
Thoughts I just want to share this video with you guys. Hope you like it. For those who can't view it here, check this link. -
Charice on Glee
Thoughts I'm not really much into Glee, that new teenage series that's supposed to bring the musical genre back to fame. But recently, it seems that this American invention have been featuring some of my country's pride… -
Generosity
Thought for today If I limit the love I give to just one or two, it will eventually go stale. If I learn to create love inside my heart and silently give it to everyone I meet, love will grace every corner of my life… -
Father's day
Rants My dad. See the little ice cream? It has a small note that says, Happy Father's Day. Compliments of the restaurant. For the first time in my 30 years plus plus, my family celebrated Father's Day. We went to… -
Thoughts
Thought for today Every thought creates vibrations. Vibrations are like sound waves or radiations. No obstacles, no hurdles can stop them. For more inspiring thoughts, subscribe to thoughtfortoday.org.uk. I Choose… -
French Film Festival in Cebu
Events It's June and again, the French cultural community in Cebu (and in most parts of the country) are hosting another round of cultural events starting with the French Film Festival. The filmfest is co-hosted by… -
Watermelon juice for lunch
Food For lunch, I had a pitcher of Z's Watermelon Juice (For recipe, click here) and a bar of Healthy Valley Organic Double Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola. Talk about healthy. Just for lunch, anyway :D ZSA_MD@Xanga,… -
Increasing happiness
Thought for today The more good wishes and kind feelings we have for others, the more our own happiness increases. For more happy thoughts check out thoughtfortoday.org.uk. Happy video embedded from Easy Meditation… -
She's got that Filipino look
Rant A member of the Scottish lawmaker resigned his post over a "Filipino" comment he made during a committee meeting of which he was presiding. (News report, here.) Frank McAvetee, who used to chair the publi… -
Publicity hungry marine animals
Odd First there was the octopus... and now we have a turtle... unfortunately, embedding has been disabled so here's the link. So, what's the story of the turtle? An AFP report said that the camera was lost by a Dut… -
And the killings continue
Opinion As if it is not enough for President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to leave Malacañang without reminding the Filipino people how inept she is in solving the killings of staunch critics of her administration… -
Take time
Thought for today Take time to laugh, it is the music of the soul. Take time to think, it is the source of power. Take time to read, it is the fountain of wisdom. Take time to love and be loved… -
Sparty people!
Rants Today was a rather relaxing day. Well, it started last night when I had a massage at Hapuhap Spa. It was awesome, and I slept like a baby. Then this afternoon, a bunch of my friends and I were treated to a… -
Educating a child, whose responsibility?
Opinion Educating the child is everyone's responsibility. This is what I believe in. The child's education do not only rest on the family or the parents per se, or just the school, or the church. A child's education… -
Humility and manners
Thought for today A person of wisdom and spirituality has very beautiful manners that have grown from genuine respect and love for the whole of humanity. Manners in this sense have nothing to do… -
Rich and poor
Reflection I love street food. I always have this philosophy when it comes to choosing the place to eat: If there are plenty of drivers of public transport (cab drivers, mostly) who eat there, then their food must… -
The Church and sex education
Opinion When the Philippine's Department of Education revealed that they will be integrating sex education in the curriculum for both elementary and secondary education, people, mostly conservatives and the religio… -
Anger and sin
Thought for today It's a great idea in sport. Too many fouls and your out of the game for a short period. The same happens in real life, but we are not aware of it. Sin essentially means forgetfulness, or more speci… -
Uneventful day
Reflections Today was just like any other day for me. Actually, I spent the whole day in my room trying to finish some stuffs. Perhaps I could finally file my leave before my resignation takes effect by the end of the m… -
Cebu, top destination for couples
News Cebu was recently hailed as the Best Honeymoon Destination during the World Trade Fair 2010 in Shanghai, China. This according to the Department of Tourism. (News report here.) According to the report, the d… -
Peaceful Mind
Thought for today Fill your mind with peace and good feelings and your mind will give that experience in return. Whatever you are experiencing in your mind now is what you put there earlier on. Have more peaceful m… -
Tragedies and fate
Reflection Today is a sad day. The whole day there was nothing in the news but death. First was the death of our province's Governor, who coincidentally is also the incoming Governor come July 1. He died of liver can… -
A sad day for Central Visayas, Philippines
News Today is a sad day for Central Philippines as news of death reeks in the airwaves. Early today, I learned that the Governor of the Province of Oriental Negros, Governor Emilio Macias II, 76, finally died, at ar… -
Kids graduate
Events SMART and PLDT, the Philippine's largest telecommunications conglomerate, recently sponsored around 64 incoming first graders to a summer of fun and knowledge with their Read-To-Be-Smart campaign. The student… -
Determination and patience
Thought for today Determination is the strength that will enable you to pass the barrier of useless thoughts in order to create positive thoughts and to be successful in whatever you wish. It comes from within and it… -
Poor Bangit
Philippine Politics Lt. General Delfin Bangit, chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, and an appointee of outgoing President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, is being threatened of being dishonored by incoming Presid… -
Master the self
Thought for today Before trying to master others, be sure you are the master of yourself. *** For more self mastery ideas, subscribe to thoughtfortoday.org.uk. Embedded video taken from the EasyMeditation Channel… -
Obama: Congratulations, Noynoy!
Philippine Politics Here's a readout of the recent call made by US President Barack Obama to our newly-proclaimed president, President-elect Benigno Aquino III. This was released by the Office of the Press Secretary… -
Did I just say that?
Rants Sometimes we say things that we thought at the time was appropriate. But the next time we revisit the situation, we get a realization and say, "Oh my God! Did I just say that?" This happened to me not just… -
Want peace?
Thought for today To be peaceful is to be free from expectations and to want nothing from anyone. *** What is troubling you today? How can you find peace from these troubling thought? Peacefu… -
Finally...
Philippine Politics Finally, the Philippines has a new President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III 15th President of the Philippines The only son of Philippine hero and martyr Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr. and EDSA Revo… -
How to remain light
Thought for today Why is it hard to forgive others? Usually because we believe that they are 90% to blame for the problem, that I am not as bad as they are. So I start to carry the load of other people's actions. If m… -
My Karma, My Happiness
Insights Filipinos, most of the time, refer to karma as something negative. For us, its something like a curse for a bad action that we commit. However, the true meaning of karma is action, whether good or bad action… -
An abusive Mayor, all for the love of a son
In The News News of Talisay City (Cebu, Philippines) Mayor Socrates Fernandez (he was re-elected for another 3 terms starting July 1, 2010) insisting on taking a bag out of the red Isuzu Bighorn which was under c… -
A sweet Monday
Thought for today Sweetness is a virtue that searches with patience for the good in every person and situation. (Today's loving thought, taken from thoughfortoday.org.) *** Listen to the words of the song, its so… -
Executive Order on FOI?
Philippine Politics A twit from one of the Philippine's influential blogger goes: @momblogger interim measure since bill takes time to be ratified RT @The_CopyEditor: @lpforchange Aquino can issue an EO on #FOI accdg t… -
Where are you now?
Rants To all the people who became part of my life. The people that I care so much for and loved and still love. My friends and those who think that I am their enemy, the EJ's, the Beautifuls, the Figaro Gang (formerl… -
Sunday blessings
Rants Happy Sunday, everyone. May your Sunday be filled with blessings and lots of love. Here's some beautiful words that I got from thoughtfortoday: "Courage is to take a step forward into an… -
The people who killed the freedom of information in the Philippines
Philippine Politics The Freedom of Information Bill was killed by these IRRESPONSIBLE LAWMAKERS: 1.Abaya, Joseph Emilio A. * 2.Agbayani, Victor Aguedo E. 3.Agyao, Manuel S. 4.Albano, Rodolfo III T. 5.Alcover Pastor Jr.… -
Dead
Philippine Politics The Freedom of Information Bill is dead, killed by the Philippine's lower house. In a final act to protect its queen, allies of Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo effectively killed… -
Come as you are
Culture Come as you are. That's the tagline of the new campaign of McDonald's France. The catch is, its not that you go to McDonalds with whatever clothes you may be wearing, its basically telling the audience that… -
Unwell
Rants I'm down with a runny nose today - well, since last night - and my eyes are like so tired. I think this is some kind of sinusitis. What's worse is the weather is so hot, I'm like sweating like crazy. No airco… -
Traditions according to Tevye
Rants Traditions, everyone has their own tradition. Traditions make a civilization. It defines a civilization. It defines a country. It defines its people. Tradition is about culture, and from time to time it gets to… -
Driftwood
Lines In response to ZSA_MD's Drifting Apart what beauty you hold weathered by time tempered by life drifting to shore unsure broken by strife covered in grime but beauty, untold lines smooth and fine life's shad… -
Congratulations, Homer!
Rants This is not a rant, but what the hell, just want to say CONGRATULATIONS to my all time favorite character... HOMER SIMPSON for being named as the GREATEST CHARACTER ON TV for the last two decades. Now, who co… -
Expensive Indonesian Brides
International Politics In order to protect Indonesian women, the Indonesian government decided to impose bonds to foreigners who wish to get Indonesian brides, says a news article from Philippine-based paper, In…
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