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Please heal our land….
It has been a week since the tragedy occurred in Quirino Grandstand. It is raining as I write. It was also raining hard when the hostage taking ended. I could not bring myself to write anything in this blog for a … Continue reading
Posted in reflection
Tagged corruption, crime, heal our land, Philippine government, Philippines, state of the nation
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I am worth dying for….
http://www.chine-chinois.com/blog-chine/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Ninoy_Aquino.jpg August 21 is the only day in the year when Filipinos are conscious that “they are worth dying for..” Thank you Ninoy. I do not know much about you. But I heard that gunshot that echoed all over the … Continue reading
Posted in love for country
Tagged assassination of Ninoy, Benigno Aquino, democratic icon, Ninoy Aquino, Philippines, PNOY
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We need to grow a conscience…
I told myself this while I was listening to the first State of the Nation Address of our President last Monday. With the declarations made about government owned and controlled corporations and the way by which the trustees were paid…I … Continue reading
Posted in challenges
Tagged Batasang Pambansa, fight against corruption, GMA, love for country, Philippines, President Noynoy Aquino, SONA
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Thank You God
Thank you Lord for your intervention. Thank you for hearing our prayers. Thank you for your compassion and for remembering the suffering of so many people who lost loved ones, houses, vehicles and other precious belongings in the aftermath of … Continue reading
Posted in fears, hunger, intervention, love for country, miracles
Tagged Philippines, severe weather, typhoon Pepeng
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A nation in mourning…
The past several days have been quite emotionally challenging. The throng of people waiting for their turn to see the most-loved president as she lies in state at La Salle Greenhills was really heartwarming to see. It was so inspiring … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Corazon Aquino, Malacanang Palace, Ninoy Aquino, Philippines
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A Prayer for Cory Aquino
Cory Aquino, the most loved – Philippine president is being prayed for by the whole nation. She is fighting colorectal cancer. We join the rest of the nation in remembering her in our prayers – that God in His loving … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Cory Aquino, Philippine presidents, Philippines, political will
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111th Philippine Independence Day – Prayers for the nation
June 12th – what a significant day this is. In the past – this day has just been remembered as a nice no-school, no-work day. But in the light of the recent events, progressive events that are afflicting the country, … Continue reading
The conflict that burned the house down…
It was a peaceful evening last night. The gentle rain showers just ended and I was settled into working on transferring my files to an external storage. Someone rang the doorbell and it turned out to be Jina (one of … Continue reading
Posted in conflicts
Tagged fire, Laguna Bel Air, life in the Philippines, Philippines
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VOTE FOR EARTH – didn’t happen in Laguna Bel Air
We rushed home from Festival Mall in Alabang. It was a little past the designated time to switch off the lights. One light was usually left on for our in-house dog, Toepy. We unloaded our groceries and we put away … Continue reading
I am a Commencement Speaker this week!
What in the world? That was my first reaction when I received an sms invite from a friend. I was too sleepy to answer so I just replied and said “please email me…” Now several emails and sms later, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Department of Education, education, encouragement, graduation, high school, Philippine school system, Philippines, speeches
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