DR. KRISTINE MOLINA DORIA

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE -- GLEN CAMPBELL

2012-02-13T16:46:00.000+08:00

Here’s to the people who gave me life
And then showed me how to live it
And taught me that you measure love
By how freely you can give it

And the gift I give to you
Is the lesson that I learned
That when a love is true
It has nothing in return

Unconditional love, that they gave to me
It wasn’t mine to keep and I knew someday
I’d hand it down to you and hope that I can be
The one who makes you see
The importance of unconditional love

And there were times I know I let them down
But never once was I rejected
And when I stood alone to face this world
Somehow I still felt protected

That’s the common bond we share
And it will last through the years
And you can trust that I’ll be there
Through the good times and the tears

Unconditional love, like they gave to me
It’s not yours to keep and I know someday
Someone will look to you and you will have to be
The one who makes him see
The importance of unconditional love

HUMANITIES TODAY BACKDROP

2012-02-02T23:18:00.001+08:00

Kabarangay

2012-01-25T00:38:00.000+08:00

Kabarangay

My King and I

2012-01-24T11:58:00.002+08:00

A special Rose for you,
In midsummer's blue,
A touch of care,
A love to bear,
As I feel it through...

The strength of wisdom,
In a father's kingdom,
Give your daughter clue,
And let this wish come true,
So I can see you through...

Isang Pagpupugay para sa katangi-tanging IKAW (isinulat ni N. Gueta)

2012-01-18T20:51:00.006+08:00

Simple, mabait, matalino at maganda
Ika'y ganyan sa aking paningin,
Isa kang manunulat at isang guro
Sa iyong tindig, ako'y labis na namangha.

Higit kang mabibigla nang di inaasahan,
Kapag ika'y nagsimulang magsalita,
Isa kang kakaibang babae,
Wala akong masabi sa likas mong dating!

Ika'y astig na Filipina,
Maging estudyante ka man niya,
O kahit sino mang kanyang alaga,
Mamahalin, at papahalagahang kang tunay.

Itong tula ay nais kong ialay,
Bilang aking pagpupugay sa iyo,
Sa matiyaga mong pagpapaintindi
Sa kahalagahan ng edukasyon at buhay....

Living with Nature - School on Blog by Dr. Abercio V. Rotor: Confluence of Nature in Mural and Poetry

2012-01-09T22:09:00.000+08:00

Living with Nature - School on Blog by Dr. Abercio V. Rotor: Confluence of Nature in Mural and Poetry: Yes, you can paint a Mural! Mural and Verses by Abe V Rotor Living with Nature - School on Blog Abe V Rotor and Melly C Tenorio DZRB 738...

TO GOD BE THE GLORY--- A NEW YEAR TO LOOK FORWARD...

2011-12-29T17:01:00.000+08:00

I'm already KING (Christian Bautista)

A TRAVELOGUE IN ART (Post Modernism)

2011-12-26T23:15:00.001+08:00

Art indeed has proliferated into theories, and each theory cannot be judged as right or wrong. So with its direction, and its multi-facet expressions. Here are developments in the art in our postmodern time.

1. Art and Modern Super Structures – The ancient wonders of the world are now dwarfed by mega structures like the Eiffel Tower (France), Brooklyn Bridge (USA), Panama Canal, Chunnel (tunnel linking France and Great Britain across the English Channel), and Petronas Twin Tower (Malaysia), Aswan Dam (Egypt), to name a few.

2. Photographic Art – The camera and its accessories are now easily accessible. These include programs for photo editing and publication. The versatility of photography is in its advance technology, linking it with advertisement, digital art, communication and media. Photography is a “short cut to art” which makes its classification controversial. With the computer, a photograph can be converted into various forms and interpretations. But such result emanates mainly from the versatility of the machine rather than the operator. Photography has taken over the former function of art in portraiture and documentation.

3. Art and Media – Media art reaches the far ends of the globe, from print to satellite communications. With cellphones, and multi-media equipment make people participate in the arts as performers and audience. Media is everywhere every day. Music can be produced any time. TV programs through cable brings in a flood of information and entertainment. Media has revolutionized schooling through Distance Learning (Open University) and communications (e-mail, e-libing, e-commerce, e-learning, and the like)

4. Function-and-Beauty – The role of art in industry and trade is that it enhances the desirability of a product or service. It is akin to advertisement, but it is actually function and beauty combined that sells. For example, a car’s sleek design is functionally aerodynamics, tools and equipment are ergonomically designed. More and more houses, roads, bridges, parks, and the like exhibit the element of function-and-beauty.

5. Thrash Art – Art from recycled materials is practical, and it sends an ecological message, that touches people’s sensitivity and conscience amidst worsening pollution. Thrash art may be a sculptural piece made of metal scraps (art), or it could be an all-purpose bag from recycled fruit juice packages (craft). The former is an example of high level art (aesthetic, and to any extent, a philosophy), while the other product is considered as low-level art (craft, which is more of its function than mere aesthetics.)

6. Avant-garde and Graffiti art on walls, trains, buses, fences, sidewalks, and other places is often associated with vandalism, and reflects deterioration of values. To many people it would be shocking to consider it as art. It reflects radicalism, although the claim is that art – whatever art takes - is free expression and of thought in whatever style or symbols. Based on conventional criteria, avant-garde and graffiti art is simply not art at all. And yet, it flourishes, which could only mean that art evolves even outside the realms of art itself, apparently a characteristic of postmodern trends.

7. The Wonders of Nature are gaining artists’ interest and tourists’ attraction. Naturalism links man-made and natural structure, science and art, humanities and ecology. The Galapagos Islands (South America), Mt Everest (Nepal), Great Barrier Reef (Australia), Victoria Falls (Africa), Niagara Falls (USA), - and our own Hundred Islands (Pangasinan), Underground River (Palawan) Mt Mayon (Albay), are examples of countless natural spots that draw man’s awe and wonder. With ecological destruction everywhere, man’s attitude toward nature has evolved a new dimension - responsibility and accountability to guard nature as heritage for the younger generations.

8. Classical and Contemporary Art – Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables, Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, Miguel de Cervantes’ Don Quixote topped the world’s best novels, with Jose Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere ranked closely behind. The works of Shakespeare and Browning once topped the list of classical poetry, and in music, the works of Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, and Tchaikovsky. In painting, the names Rembrandt, Goya, Da Vinci, and Michelangelo are regarded institutions. The timelessness of classics are being overshadowed by neo-classical and contemporary works, although classics remain as undying models even with the march of time and progress, and new movements creating diverse pieces of art that go with postmodern life.

9. Art and Extremism. Going back to basics draws art to fundamental themes and techniques. But fundamentalism may turn to isolationism. Art is never subservient to either. On the other hand, radicalism could ignite controversy, such as the recent art exhibit at the Cultural Center of the Philippines lampooning Christ and desecrating holy objects. The exhibit drew ire from both religious and clergy. Art cannot be detached from morals, more so with ethics. It cannot be amoral or neutral to values.

10. Instant Art – Those who have watched Avatar or Starwars may wonder at the versatility of these movies. The truth is, many of the scenes were studio-generated and faked. Another aspect of instant art is pirating (piracy of intellectual property), and packaging such as “canned” nature (Gubat sa Siudad, Fantasyland). There is a proliferation of amusements, and mass production of art works legal or illegal. It is a trend in our postmodern life to go for instant things like photo shoot, tarpaulin billboards, e-publishing, DVD movies, and MP3 music. Similarly there is trend in food (fast food), on the dance floor (maskipop), on the karaoke (Minus One). But there is no need to change the definition of art. It is like separating the grains from the chaff, so to speak, and know what is art and is not. The essence and purpose of art will never change.

No time in history has art found its widest application than it is today. Its enormous variety serve people of all ages, singly or collectively, in various occasions and events, touching their lives, tapping their talents, arousing their feelings, stimulating them to think and imagine . And to create the most wonderful things that constitute their own masterpieces. This is the challenge of art today and if these can relate to the betterment of humanity, then we say, art is humanities.

ANG PASKO AY PARA SA LAHAT...

2011-12-22T23:33:00.000+08:00

MESSAGE for HUMANITIES TODAY by Dr. Felipe P. Briana (VP for Academics, NCBA)

2011-12-22T22:27:00.003+08:00

In my tete-a-tete with a student in a Business program almost 2 decades ago, I was surprised to find out that Humanities as not among the subjects in his curriculum. I recall telling him that without this course in his General Education, he was being trained to become a business leader sans heart and soul. Humanities, along with the Social Science and Philosophy subjects, humanizes professional training. With appreciation learning as its main instruction mode, it fosters sensitivity to and value for beauty in all its forms and helps the learner to put ART in every work.

Humanities considers the cognitive, affective, kinesthetic domains of a personality as inseparable. As each human activity or expression involves these three, any harmony -any pleasing result - produced from them makes the doer a fully functioning individual...thus, an artist. Humanities, which is just a three (3) unit course in most collegiate programs, endeavors to prepare each student to become professiinal who combines science and art in every work.

There is no argument that ART is one of Homo sapiens' oldest expressions. The petroglyphs in the different parts of the world are proof of this. These pictorial records of ancient man's experiences, perception of reality, and emotional responses towards these two show that sublimation is one of man's ways to communicate. Much of arts now- particularly dances, music and visual - is an outcome of man's sublimation, his socially acceptable way of letting out what is in his subconscious mind, be it fear, aggression, or desire. Humanities, thus, helps the future professional to relate to his social environment in a manner accepted by mores and standards by using creative ways to express psyche's libidinal contents.

Why is Humanities not appealing nor interesting to some Filipino students? It is because these members of the generation of cyberworld and communication perceive it as archaic, dealing mostly with the distant past such as the faded grandeur of the Parthenon and the columns of the Collosseum. Others find certain terms or concepts in this subject too technical or Greek, too foreign and hardly useful to contemporary lingo. Related to this, quite a number regard Humanities as merely a curricular requirement to comply with as it is one of the dreaded subjects that entail much memorization. Finally, some Filipino students perceive the lessons therein as mainly Western and high brow, irrelevant to the experiences and struggles of an individual in the third world.

This book "HUMANITIES TODAY... AN EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH" by Dr. Kristine "tynes" Molina-Doria, certainly erases the above-mentioned incorrect notions of the course and dismisses the learner's fear that is antiquated, too technical, mainly cerebral, and caters not only to those with classy Western orientation. In this Book, Dr. Doria lectures a manner that a learner will feel that the author is communicating directly and exclusively to him. Thus, every part of this book conveys the author's sincere effort to impart knowledge and to encourage the learner's application of the lesson. And, as certain textbooks are favored being manually interactive, that is, for having graded activities at the end of each chapter, Professor Doria's book is technologically oriented as it involves the use of computer to obtain certain lectures and accomplish activities. Certainly, a material for the techie Generation Y.

AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE (shared at CRED & SCORe Christmas Party (Dec. 7, 2011)

2011-12-07T22:08:00.004+08:00

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to all!

As we prepare for the coming of Christ, may each of us continue our journey of loving and inspiring one another for the attainment of our common goals.

I being your mentor and adviser of the NCBA Students' Circle of Researchers (SCORe) will never cease on training each of you to become competent and loving individuals. It is also my mission not only to help bring out the best in you, but likewise mold you to become God fearing and responsible leaders.

May you all continue to support my advocacy as we initiate CHANGE for the welfare of this institution and to your Alma Mater. As you continue to serve as a member of the CRED SCORe team, it is my fervent hope that each of you will continue to grow and to be of help to our NCBA faculty researchers.

To our Vice President Dr. Felipe P. Briana, thank you po for taking care of us. It is indeed an honor for me to be part of your dynamic group.

Again, have a meaningful Yuletide season and a Prosperous New Year!

The good Life

2011-11-07T19:07:00.007+08:00

An inspiring thought from my Mentor, my Father's best friend, God father & co - Author

If my life is to be lived with love,
Learned and shared in one way or many;
If though others it is seen this way above,
Then I shall have left a legacy....~AVR

LAKBAY ARAL sa mga Bintana ng Mundo - Macau, Hongkong & Shenzen Tsina

2011-10-27T21:38:00.001+08:00

ISANG MASAYANG PAGBATI!

Para sa akin, itong paglalakbay na ito ay masasabi kong tunay na hindi malilimutang LAKBAY ARAL. Kasama ko ang dalawa sa aking mga kaibigan na isang bankero at isang batikan sa pananaliksik na dinayo ang sinasabing mga makasaysayang lugar sa Asya. Marami akong natutunan dito. Nakakatuwa dahil nagamit namin ang aming mga propesyon at karanasan sa buhay upang malagpasan namin ang mga kakaibang pagsubok sa aming paglalakbay.

Nariyan na ang masigawan ka ng Tsinoy pag dating mo pa lang sa teritoryo nila dahil sa hindi nila naiintindihan ang iyong wika, ang mahabang paglalakad na animo’y wala kang perang pamasahe upang makatipid at mapuntahan ang ibang lugar at magdala ng baon sa bagahe upang hindi mapagastos ng malaki sa mga mamahaling kainan. Sa pagsakay ng taxi, hindi kami naiintindihan ng tsuper kung kaya't kailangan mo pang kunan ng litrato kung saan ka talaga patungo, kung hindi, masisigawan ka.

Nandoon na din na habang nakasakay sa bus, kaming tatlo na lang ang natira at pinababa kami sa hindi naming alam na lugar. Hay, talagang naubos ang aming oras sa haba ng paglalakbay at paglalayag. Kadalasan ay dalawang oras lang ang tulog kung gustong mapuntahan ang dapat puntahan...Base sa aming panananaliksik, kung gusto naming makatipid ay may paraan. Kaya mas madalas rin ang pag sakay namin sa tren (MTR kung tawagin) at pilit naming inintinding mabuti ang kanilang magulong direksyon sa mapa upang makarating lamang sa ilan sa aming pupuntahan. Ngunit sa kabilang dako, iba talaga ang nagiging kahihinatnan ng maayos at magaling na plano at stratehiya sa pananaliksik. Natugunan pa rin naman ang lahat ng pangangailangan basta't ang bawat isa ay nag iisip at nagtutulungan.

Mahirap mang paniwalaan ngunit kami ay nakapag lakbay na hindi umabot ang aming gastos sa mahigit na Php 20,000 sa 3 bansa. Lahat lahat na, kasama na pati ang aming papaunta at pabalik na pamasahe mula sa Pilipinas.Iba nga talaga ang kahalagan ng pananaliksik. Bukod sa napipilitan kang matutunan ang mga bagay sa sarili mong paraan, ay madami ka ring mga bagong natutuklasan tungkol sa iba’t ibang kultura, lugar, kabihasnan, kasaysayan, paniniwala, ugali at lingwahe.

Halina’t tuklasin natin ang ilan sa naging kaganapan at mga kakaibang tanawin sa Silangan Asya ng Tsina

SA PAGTATAPOS ng aking paglalakbay sa bansang Tsina, isa lamang ang aking masasabi... na sa kabila ng aking mga magagandang nasilayan sa lugar na ito, isa pa din ang tinatahak ng aking landas...Higit pa rin ang aking pagmamahal sa aking sariling bansa... ang bayang aking sinilangan... PILIIN ANG PILIPINAS!!!

UNDERSTANDING THE EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH for STUDENTS by Wikipedia

2011-10-07T11:30:00.000+08:00

Experiential learning is the process of making meaning from direct experience.

[1] Aristotle once said, "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them."[2] David A. Kolb helped to popularize the idea of experiential learning drawing heavily on the work of John Dewey, Kurt Lewin, and Jean Piaget. His work on experiential learning has contributed greatly to expanding the philosophy of experiential education.

Experiential learning is learning through reflection on doing, which is often contrasted with rote or didactic learning. Experiential learning is related to, but not synonymous with, experiential education, action learning, adventure learning, free choice learning, cooperative learning, and service learning. While there are relationships and connections between all these theories of education, importantly they are also separate terms with separate meanings.

Experiential learning focuses on the learning process for the individual (unlike experiential education, which focuses on the transactive process between teacher and learner). An example of experiential learning is going to the zoo and learning through observation and interaction with the zoo environment, as opposed to reading about animals from a book. Thus, one makes discoveries and experiments with knowledge firsthand, instead of hearing or reading about others' experiences.

According to David Kolb, an American educational theorist, knowledge is continuously gained through both personal and environmental experiences.[4]
He states that in order to gain genuine knowledge from an experience, certain abilities are required:
1. the learner must be willing to be actively involved in the experience;
2. the learner must be able to reflect on the experience;
3. the learner must possess and use analytical skills to conceptualize the experience; and
4. the learner must possess decision making and problem solving skills in order to use the new ideas gained from the experience.

Experiential learning can be a highly effective educational method. It engages the learner at a more personal level by addressing the needs and wants of the individual.

Experiential learning requires qualities such as self-initiative and self-evaluation. For experiential learning to be truly effective, it should employ the whole learning wheel, from goal setting, to experimenting and observing, to reviewing, and finally action planning. This complete process allows one to learn new skills, new attitudes or even entirely new ways of thinking.

Most educators understand the important role experience plays in the learning process. A fun learning environment, with plenty of laughter and respect for the learner's abilities, also fosters an effective experiential learning environment. It is vital that the individual is encouraged to directly involve themselves in the experience, in order that they gain a better understanding of the new knowledge and retain the information for a longer time.

As stated by the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius, "tell me and I will forget, show me and I may remember, involve me and I will understand."

According to learning consultants, experiential learning is about creating an experience where learning can be facilitated. How do you create a well-crafted learning experience? The key lies in the facilitator and how he or she facilitates the learning process. An excellent facilitator believes in the creed: "You teach some by what you say, teach more by what you do, but most of all, you teach most by who you are." And while it is the learner's experience that is most important to the learning process, it is also important not to forget the wealth of experience a good facilitator also brings to the situation.

An effective experiential facilitator is one who is passionate about his or her work and is able to immerse participants totally in the learning situation, allowing them to gain new knowledge from their peers and the environment created. These facilitators stimulate the imagination, keeping participants hooked on the experience.

Creating an experiential learning environment can be challenging for educators who have been taught through traditional classroom techniques. Identifying activities that allow learners to understand and absorb concepts can be a new and daunting experience.

In traditional classrooms where lectures with PowerPoint slide sets are standard, educators need to be creative to engage students, get them up out of their chairs, involved in an experience. However, by providing direct experience in addition to standard written and visual materials, learners with different types of learning styles and strengths can be accommodated.

Sudbury model of democratic education schools assert that much of the learning going on in their schools, including values, justice, democracy, arts and crafts, professions, and frequently academic subjects, is done by learning through experience.

Experiential learning is most easily compared with academic learning, the process of acquiring information through the study of a subject without the necessity for direct experience. While the dimensions of experiential learning are analysis, initiative, and immersion, the dimensions of academic learning are constructive learning and reproductive learning.[9] Though both methods aim at instilling new knowledge in the learner, academic learning does so through more abstract, classroom based techniques, whereas experiential learning actively involves the learner in a concrete experience.

FAMOUS TEACHERS who use the Experiential Approach
• John Dewey
• Paulo Freire
• David A. Kolb
• Carl Rogers
• Jean Piaget
• Maria Montessori
• Rudolf Steiner
• Kurt Hahn

Live LIFE to the FULLEST...

2011-09-25T20:59:00.003+08:00

Live Life to the Fullest is living a full life, it means being ALIVE!

Living Life to the Fullest doesn’t mean you are wasting your life, doing crazy stuff and just carelessly do your own thing..

Live Life to the fullest is a LIFESTYLE of:

Positive Thinking;
Making Choices and Knowing What You Want;
Creating Balance;
Building Great Relationships;
Maintaining Fitness and Good Health;
Expanding and Growing Out of Your Comfort Zone;
Achieving Inner Peace and Personal Growth;
Successes in Whatever You Choose To Do;
Facing Your Fears;
and
Learning From Failures.

A GLIMPSE OF HUMANITIES TODAY

2011-09-18T19:51:00.002+08:00

ABOUT THE COVER (Created by Leo Carlo Rotor)

Humanities today is vibrant, it is a celebration of life in its finest hour, with two greatest breakthroughs in man's aspirations and dreams - the explosion of knowledge and the shrinking of the world into a global village. BEST DESCRIBED as ---- INTERCONNECTEDNESS and EXPERIENCE...

A glance of the cover invites one to participate in the expanding realms of humanities, as part of the audience, or the stage, espousing the finest of his personhood.

NCBA Phil. Literature Docu-drama (Ang Bagong Bayani) Directed by Rowelyn Altura

2011-09-05T23:16:00.000+08:00

NCBA Humanities TTH 9-10:30 Music Video (Balita - Gabby Alipe)

2011-08-25T21:21:00.000+08:00

HUMANITIES: SHADOW PLAY by El Gamma Penumbra "Bayanan Got Talent" july 22, 2011

2011-08-09T23:52:00.000+08:00

Facing the never ending Road express...

2011-07-15T22:15:00.013+08:00

A while ago, my Philippine Literature classes and I ended the session with fun filled laughters and teary eyed experiences. It was then one of my happy moments seeing them as they share their different thoughts and perceptions on their assigned class presentations. I told myself that my students were indeed brilliant as they unmask their true selves.

After my last class, it was already planned that I am going to get my daughter Dottie and yaya from Chloe's house somewhere along Don Antonio Heights. The time was around 4:30 in the afternoon when I encountered 2 hold-uppers who walked at the center of Commonwealth Avenue, heavily armed with big armalites and bullets wrapped around their bodies. One armed hold-upper stopped beside my black tinted car as if the armalite is pointing towards me. My hands started to tremble but my mind kept its presence... I immediately got worried of my daughter on the worst possibilities of being hurt, but I needed to maintain my composure. I just muttered Oh my God!

While the hold-upper seemed curious about the other vehicles that stopped infront of him, I immediately escaped and let my car ran as fast as it can. Luckily, I was able to drive it so quickly that I even heard the sound of its skid. But nevermind, atleast I was able to save myself from danger. However, I was afraid of the possibilities of stray bullets. Then I immediately took the U-turn slot, and suddenly on my way back, I heard loud sounds of Bang!

People started shouting and immediately scattered away from the scene. The hold-uppers seemed aggressive that there were even cars hit by stray bullets. I immediately proceeded to SHELL station and sought help from one of the car wash boys and I informed him that there was a hold-up going on. He immediately closed the gate to secure me and my car. People continuously ran along Ever Gotesco Commonwealth while there were ongoing exchange of shots and commotion.

After 15 minutes, there was deafening silence. I heard police mobile cars roaming around and siren of ambulances. I asked the carwash crew, if everything was already under control. The man smiled and said, Ma'am, you are safe, do not worry... You can stay ma'am, do not panic! I felt he was an angel in disguise... I was indeed thankful to this gentleman whom I even forgot to ask his name...

I only learned one thing from today's experience... That whenever we are faced on a circumstance where our lives are placed at stake, our minds and hearts would surely work together at its best! There will always be blessings as we face the never ending road express. Thank you God that you sent your guardian angel to secure me from harm...

HUMANITIES Notes: ART (by Dr. Felipe Briana)

2011-07-11T22:31:00.003+08:00

ART

... is not confined in the continuum of normal and deviant.
It is a boundless depiction of reality.

... extends the functions of man's faculties.
It makes one feel what he sees, see what he hears, and hear what he touches.

... is a soothing balm to the senses and the soul.
It heals.

... is a function of man as the most excellent creation.
Man's artistry reflects God's creativeness.
And it is a way to delight His splendor.

Phil. Literature notes: TAGUBILIN AT HABILIN ni Jose F. Lacaba

2011-07-10T18:23:00.006+08:00

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:
Mabuhay ka!

Sa edad kong ito, marami akong maibibigay na payo.
Mayaman ako sa payo.

Maghugas ka ng kamay bago kumain.
Maghugas ka ng kamay pagkatapos kumain.
Pero huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay para lang makaiwas sa sisi.
Huwag kang maghuhugas ng kamay kung may inaapi
Na kaya mong tulungan.

Paupuin sa bus ang matatanda at ang mga may kalong na sanggol.
Magpasalamat sa nagmamagandang-loob.
Matuto sa karanasan ng matatanda
Pero huwag magpatali sa kaisipang makaluma.

Huwag piliting matulog kung ayaw kang dalawin ng antok.
Huwag pag-aksayahan ng panahon ang walang utang na loob.
Huwag makipagtalo sa bobo at baka ka mapagkamalang bobo.
Huwag bubulong-bulong sa mga panahong kailangang sumigaw.

Huwag kang manalig sa bulung-bulungan.
Huwag kang papatay-patay sa ilalim ng pabitin.
Huwag kang tutulog-tulog sa pansitan.

Umawit ka kung nag-iisa sa banyo.
Umawit ka sa piling ng barkada.
Umawit ka kung nalulungkot.
Umawit ka kung masaya.

Ingat lang.

Huwag kang aawit ng “My Way” sa videoke bar at baka ka mabaril.
Huwag kang magsindi ng sigarilyo sa gasolinahan.
Dahan-dahan sa matatarik na landas.
Dahan-dahan sa malulubak na daan.

Higit sa lahat, inuulit ko:

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:
Mabuhay ka!

Maraming bagay sa mundo na nakakadismaya.
Mabuhay ka.
Maraming problema ang mundo na wala na yatang lunas.
Mabuhay ka.

Sa hirap ng panahon, sa harap ng kabiguan,
Kung minsan ay gusto mo nang mamatay.
Gusto mong maglaslas ng pulso kung sawi sa pag-ibig.
Gusto mong uminom ng lason kung wala nang makain.
Gusto mong magbigti kung napakabigat ng mga pasanin.
Gusto mong pasabugin ang bungo mo kung maraming gumugulo sa utak.

Huwag kang patatalo. Huwag kang susuko.

Narinig mo ang sinasabi ng awitin:
“Gising at magbangon sa pagkagupiling,
Sa pagkakatulog na lubhang mahimbing.”
Gumising ka kung hinaharana ka ng pag-ibig.
Bumangon ka kung nananawagan ang kapuspalad.

Ang sabi ng iba: “Ang matapang ay walang-takot lumaban.”
Ang sabi ko naman: Ang tunay na matapang ay lumalaban
Kahit natatakot.

Lumaban ka kung inginungodngod ang nguso mo sa putik.
Bumalikwas ka kung tinatapak-tapakan ka.
Buong-tapang mong ipaglaban ang iyong mga prinsipyo
Kahit hindi ka sigurado na agad-agad kang mananalo.

Mabuhay ka, kaibigan!
Mabuhay ka!
Iyan ang una't huli kong
Tagubilin at habilin:
Mabuhay ka!

NCBA Phil. Literature Summer Class: Bata, bata...pa'no ka ginawa? (An Interpretation)

2011-06-29T20:39:00.000+08:00

Musical Rain...

2011-06-24T23:07:00.005+08:00

Listen to the rhythm,
Of the gusting wind,
Of the roaring clouds,
Of the swaying trees,
And the madly rushing rain...

Here I am at VMMC...
Watching each dark, round drops,
Falling from above,
Waiting the rain to stop,
So I can see the sunshine,
And it will be a lovely sight...

LOLO JANO's aged 92 @ its BEST!

2011-06-12T15:46:00.011+08:00

I sat beside my LOLO Jano - a 92 years old veteran warrior who struggled to save the country against the Japanese forces during the Japanese colonial regime. I cannot believe that my grandfather had survived from these "no mercy" soldiers as he started telling me stories about his experiences, how he became a guerilla fighter and how he was almost killed. Now I understand why Lolo always want to drive his vintage red pick-up despite old age. He used to be a driver of big armored trucks simply to save Filipinos from maltreatment and death.

As tears started to fall on his cheeks while struggling from pain at VMMC, I began pondering how lucky the Filipinos are at present as to compare life during that time...

And as Lolo keeps on saying... Iha, enjoy your life ha, to the fullest...the experiences are never forgotten... Your past will always help you determine the present. The history will make you learn more... Have no FEAR...

Then bravely he muttered...I AM READY...ANYTIME... For I have reached the peak of my life!

In remembrance of the upcoming FATHER's day, again, I reminisce all the experiences with my Papa... And as I see my Lolo Jano being one of the strongest veteran, I SEE LIFE... That nothing is permanent in this world...except CHANGE!!!

GREETING ALL FATHERS "HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!

NCBA Humanities Interactive trailer.wmv

2011-06-10T18:29:00.000+08:00

Humanities Today...An Experiential Approach
Authors: Dr. Kristine Molina-Doria
National College of Business and Arts
with
Dr. Abercio V. Rotor
University of Santo Tomas

WOW Fiesta! Wow Pilipinas!

2011-05-16T22:36:00.008+08:00

Celebrating Fiesta is part and bundle of our Filipino culture. It makes a difference through good times and bad times. We meet new faces...new friends...new encounters and even new happenings... Whether rain or shine, the fiesta must go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country.

A glimpse of the exciting experiences to say WOW Fiesta...WOW Pilipinas!

BUKOD TANGING SILID ARALAN (KLASE ng LITERATURA)

2011-05-11T02:16:00.013+08:00

Sa Isang Natatanging Silid Aralan...

Matatagpuan...

Ang iba't ibang lahi...
Iba't ibang mukha...
Iba't ibang pananaw...
Iba't ibang saloobin...
At iba't ibang karanasan...

Sa loob ng isang silid aralan...

Mararanasan...

Ang iba't-ibang estudyante...
Iba't ibang kultura...
Iba't ibang kaalaman...
Iba't ibang pakiramdam...
At iba't ibang pangyayari...

Ngunit, higit sa lahat...

Sa isang de kahong silid aralan...
Ay may isang kakaibang GURO...

Nagmamatyag...Nagnanais...

Ng tunay na pagkamulat...
Ng tunay na pagpapahalaga...
Ng tunay na pag-aaral...
Ng tunay na pagbabago...
At higit sa lahat... ng tunay na pag-aksyon...

Tungo sa MALAYANG PAMAMAHAYAG ng MAKABAGONG SINING at EDUKASYON...

Sa ISIP...Sa PUSO...Sa WIKA...At Sa GAWA!!!

The New Humanities for the New Nakbanians by Evangelyn Serenas.wmv

2011-04-29T22:07:00.000+08:00

The Truth about Arts and Humanities by Noelli Kristine Tagle

2011-04-28T19:48:00.002+08:00

The Real Experience of NCBA Humanities class by Noriel de Castro Ncba.wmv

2011-04-28T18:44:00.002+08:00

Despite the spiritual odds...

2011-04-20T22:27:00.003+08:00

In commemoration of the passion and sacrifice of Jesus Christ

The river leaves all obstacles behind and reaches its way to the ocean. In a similar way, we should never involve ourselves in disputes and should try to use every moment for self progress and the welfare of humanity.

NCBA Humanities (Summer Class) Parting time Music Video by Adrian Christian Borromeo

2011-04-19T21:46:00.004+08:00

NATIONAL COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ARTS 2011 Joint Commencement Exercises

2011-04-13T20:31:00.004+08:00

NCBA Philippine Literature Summer class presentation by: Noriel de Castro

2011-04-08T22:13:00.001+08:00

Spectacular SORSOGON, Bicol

Dissecting the study of Literature in Humanities: An Interaction

2011-04-08T21:33:00.004+08:00

COLEGIO DE SAN LORENZO GRADUATION CEREMONIES 2011

2011-04-02T20:16:00.011+08:00

Graduation is only a concept...In real life, everyday you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you'll make a difference. ~Arie Pencovici

Why Humanities

2011-03-28T14:58:00.000+08:00

The TRUTH behind "major" HUMANITIES...(Prof. Roberta Vandermast, Valencia University, Florida)

2011-03-19T13:13:00.003+08:00

Ten Reasons to learn and appreciate Humanities

1. To practice the analytical thinking skills you need to be a successful student and employee.
2. To improve your skill at oral and written communication.
3. To see the interconnectedness of all areas of knowledge -- how it all fits together through experience...
4. To develop a global perspective by studying cultures throughout the world.
5. To deepen your understanding and appreciation of other's cultures and other's points of view.
6. To support and strengthen your local arts community by learning to appreciate the importance of creativity.
7. To clarify your values by comparing and contrasting them to what others have thought.
8. To deepen your sources of wisdom by learning how others have dealt with failures, success, adversities, and triumphs.
9. To appreciate what is enduring and to be able to tell the difference between the meaningless and the meaningful.
10. To be inspired by some of the greatest minds and thoughts of the ages.

A SIMPLE appreciation in HUMANITIES...Thank you very much MWF 4-5 class for the love and appreciation in this course..

2011-03-13T19:05:00.011+08:00

The dates March 10 & 11,2011 marked another challenging yet tiring experience for all my classes in Humanities. Most of my students looked really nervous and rattled that time for it was their pre-finals in their "major" subject...(according to the rest who perceived the course as difficult!). All 11 classes presented their assigned Talent show. Aside from that, the high school students also served as their critic and audience...

I appreciate all my Humanities students who did their very best as I have seen their tough efforts... But of all classes, I really did not expect a different kind of presentation from my MWF 4-5 class. Honestly, this class made a terrible impact to me as they have shown their professionalism despite terrible misunderstandings during their schedule of rehearsals. This class also happens to be a group where all year levels are combined. Unlike the block sections, this class for me at first seemed not interested and disorganized...

However, I trusted the chairman of their class. As I looked at this young, strong lady, Ms. Margaret along with her team Mr. Alden, Ms. Cielo and Ms. Olive, have proven to me that they can handle their classmates despite differences in views and class schedules.. It was also really a major challenge for these officers since there are varsity players around who have negative impressions of not attending classes and attitude problems... And for the first time, they have proven their worth to me as they were serious in attending my subject...(Probably, they knew what will happen to them!)

I would like to thank them because I really felt they appreciated me as their mentor. They made me laugh even if some of their classmates failed in some of their exercises. They even clapped their hands together even when they knew I was mad and disappointed amongst their classmates who tend to neglect their studies. In short, they knew how to handle my mood swings. To top it all, I find this class funny and COOL!

Finally, in their last class finale presentation, their assigned Bridal show was remarkably organized and creatively done...And as they were about to end the show, students gracefully walked toward my seat as they have shown me their SWEET SMILES and with a surprise.. Their show was really a SUCCESS!

THANK YOU and I have also learned something from you guys....This class will greatly be remembered from the bottom of my HEART...

Beyond IMAGINATION... The 4 E's of learning HUMANITIES

2011-03-09T21:57:00.002+08:00

Minor subjects, in any collegiate degree, offer the basic knowledge that any college student needs; may it be as an academic requirement or simply an experience in his life. This concept is carried on to subject courses that contribute to man’s growth as a whole. Teaching strategies, nowadays, also focus on this theory, avoiding the “spoon feeding” idea of instructing students of subject courses which are personally experienced and applied. Through this modernized model of instruction, a student now acquires knowledge through the Four E’s of Learning; Explore, Expose, Experience and Enjoy Life.

Exploring refers to the sense of discovery and unending quest for something new. This process usually takes part as the first step in learning; when you want to know something, you inquire about it and find out its details. After this, we now get to be in that environment and that is exposing ourselves to the medium used. Exposing yourself to different kinds of learning environment gives you a jump start of the possible environment you’ll be in the future; this helps you to prepare and be alert.

Next would be experiencing it firsthand. Learning never becomes dull especially on situations where you really experience a concept of your topic subject. For instance, studying creative writing tends to be boring when students are only given theories and facts to know about. However, making the students write a literary composition of their own is a better experience to undergo in any creative writing course. Lastly, after going through the other three steps, you now go through a higher understanding of why we learn something. This is what makes students enjoy life as they are. Hence, a minor subject cannot be belittled for it also contributes as one of the ways in which students, and professors, can learn and evaluate studying habits and behaviors. One clear example of this minor course is Humanities.

Based on the book, Introduction to Humanities (Arts for Fine Living) by Dr. Clarita G. Javier (2008), Humanities was derived from the Latin Word “humanus”, meaning human, refined and cultured. Studies showed that Humanism had its origin from the dictum of Protagoras, a Greek philosopher, which says “man is the measure of all things.” This phrase involves Humanities’ emphasis on man’s dignity and worth which are actually showcased through his creative expressions.

The course on Humanities was set up through the Foundation of Arts and Sciences which aimed to promote awareness to the interrelationships of all fields of knowledge. The institute believed that students should be given information and be holistically ready before they select a particular specialization (Estolas et. al., 2008). Humanities also focuses and aims man to be humanized, socialized and educated to be able to positively answer and react to rapid changes. It is in this course that the Appreciation of the Arts can be strengthened and fortified through conveying thoughts, ideas, values and responses that man is naturally capable of (Pada-Payno, 2008).

Since Humanities is a course preparing its learners of a higher degree or notch of learning, students would become learned, refined and cultured through taking the topic classes included in a Humanities subject course. Therefore, students can gain awareness of their strengths that remained subtle before, potency of their abilities and newly-found skills and understanding of higher levels of learning even before studying major subjects which mainly focus on the three (3) Domains of Learning; Cognitive, Affective and Psychomotor. These three aspects determine the students’ skills and intellectual capacities as they go along their academic level.

Beyond Imagination: A Humanities E-BOOK

2011-02-22T21:53:00.007+08:00

Explore...Expose...Experience...Enjoy LIFE!
Launching Soon...

Special ValenTYNES Highlight: A Unique Online Relationship (by: Joan Pauline Manliclic)

2011-02-14T05:45:00.006+08:00

Hmmmm...why all the fuzz about giving gifts?
Why wait for February 14 to say how much you love a person?
Why spend so much time thinking where to go?
What dress to wear or how high my heels should be?
Sumptuous dinner at a fine restaurant...
Wine or champagne to toast..
T-bone steak or fillet Mignon..
Luxury car and diamond rings..

Too much effort becomes meaningless..
The sincerity it shows..lacking..
The desire,it is oblivion..
The desire becomes lust..
The passion dwindling down..
The truthfulness, nowhere to be found..

Love..can you still find it?
I would love to walk hand in hand with you...
By the beach where waves of water are splashing your feet..

Imagining...thinking...
Barbecue sessions at your place...
Guitar on hold to play...
Twix on coffee or pizza...
Roasted chicken and pasta to partake...
Al Green's sounds or Animal as Leaders on sound...
Treat me nice and get excited with me...
I'll love you twice and miss you thrice!

Days have past... so many things happened...
And pain to gain, hurting words at times...
We speak out loud but silently the heart says to the other...
When we have gone silent, we realized that we still love each other...

LOVE intensity growing stronger..the passion burning...
We still hold on because we know we have it...
It is almost a year, and you never left me online...
And we crave for more of each others' embrace...

Our Online relationship is unique..nothing to be compared of...
I love it simple...
I love it sweet...
You love to imagine...
The hugs and cuddles..
The water balloons..the smiley face..late nights chats...
And phone calls sizzlers...

This is how our love is all about...
No pressure but just silent passion...
No fuzz ..just be with each other...
Strike me love.. and I will hit you fast...
Retaliate with desire and I'll give you more...

Its you ..and me.. US...
And we build our WORLD of LOVE.

A ValenTYNES Message...(Feb.14,2011)

2011-02-13T22:54:00.003+08:00

Without LOVE---days are sad day, moan day, tears day, waste day, thirst day, fright day, shatter day. So be in love everyday!

A Teacher's Silent LOVE Prayer

2011-02-11T21:03:00.005+08:00

Dear God,

Please grant me wisdom, creativity and love.

With Wisdom,
May I look to the future and see the effect
That my teaching will have on these children,
And thus adapt my unconventional methods
To fit the needs of each one...

With Creativity,
May I prepare new and interesting projects
That challenge my students
And expand their minds to set higher goals
And dream loftier dreams...

And with Love,
May I praise my students for job well done
And encourage them to get up
And go on when they fail.
Lord, reveal yourself through me.

All these I ask of you,
In Jesus name....AMEN

AMAZING WOW BOHOL Philippines

2011-01-26T21:44:00.008+08:00

I highly recommend travelers like me to explore and visit Bohol Island because of its majestic spots and beautiful scenery. When my family and friends went there last week, it was raining too bad. But I was really amazed to see how these CHOCOLATE HILLS can stand tall even surrounded with dark clouds.I think the secret is that these hills change its color appearance depending on the weather condition. SEE it to BELIEVE...only in the Philippines!

The Magnificent WOW BOHOL Island ( January, 2011)

2011-01-25T02:26:00.005+08:00

My expedition to BOHOL Island with family and friends - Another magnificent and breathtaking EXPERIENCE!

Humanities Classes and Me

2011-01-18T14:41:00.007+08:00

Product Launching souvenir photos by Winnie Ann Ferrandiz & Warlito Areola
Thanks guys & great job!

Re: Product Launching Preparation while observing my TTH 12:30 Class

Rolling eyes,
Sinking thoughts,
Asking questions,
Cramming faces,
Writing pens...

Boggled minds,
Squabbled ideas,
Twisted mouths,
Rounded chairs,
Crumpled papers...

Unrelieved stamina,
Mixed emotions,
Boxed inside,
Relax and prepare students,
Breath in...breath out!

Sana Ngayong Pasko Humanities Video

2011-01-07T20:27:00.000+08:00

NCBA 2011 Top Humanities Video: (MWF 10:30-11:30A) Sana Ngayong Pasko; Directed by Adrian Christopher Borromeo

Sleighbells & Santa Humanities Video

2011-01-07T20:14:00.000+08:00

NCBA Humanities Top 2011 Videos; Sleigh bells & Santa (TTH 10:30-12Nn)Directed by: Czarina Lledo

Araw ng Pasko/Humanities Christmas Single

2011-01-06T21:47:00.001+08:00

NCBA Humanities Top 2011 Videos (TTH 10:30-12Nn) Araw ng Pasko; Directed by: Bryan Pastor

A Letter of Inspiration from a new TEACHER...Ms. Karen Alama

2011-01-06T17:43:00.004+08:00

To my second mom
by Karen Lugo Alama on Sunday, January 2, 2011 at 8:53am

To: Dr. Kristine Molina-Doria

For you Ma'am Tynes:

As stars settle in the night,
your warm smile touches
my heart.

You are my second mother ~
my critic.
Yet your concerns bring me to eternity.

You
~ a gift from God.

You
~ inspire me to
work things out.

Thank you for your "light"
that shines upon me
in the dark.

For it always gives me
the courage to

stand up,

be brave,

and fight!

Lovingly yours,

Karen Lugo Alama

(your former student)

Christmas wont be the same without you

2011-01-06T17:10:00.001+08:00

NCBA Humanities Top 2011 Videos (TTH 9-10:30A) Christmas won't be the same without you; Directed by: John Robert Bresenio

Give Love on Christmas Day MTV.wmv

2011-01-05T21:52:00.000+08:00

NCBA Humanities Top 2011 Videos (MWF 11:30-12:30) Give Love on Christmas Day Directed by Jerwel de Perio

A NEW YEAR Recipe for the HEART... PEACE be with you ALL...

2011-01-04T21:50:00.003+08:00

This time of year, I would like to dwell on PEACE. Peace is a popular greeting during the holidays, but as Christians, we can enjoy peace throughout the year. If we let GOD in and give Him total control of our lives, we are assured of PEACE. He is the giver of TRUE PEACE. GOD's kind of PEACE is not a temporal thing. It is not affected by the outside world. It is a PEACE that passes all understanding...

When GOD takes control of our circumstances, our challenges, our situations, and our messes, He brings PEACE on the scene... So let us turn to Him today and give PEACE priority in our LIFE... A BLESSED and PEACEFUL new year to all!

In memory of my special pet POLLY (Dec.28, 2009)

2010-12-26T12:42:00.007+08:00

Dearest Polly,

Wherever you are now sweetie,
I will always miss your smiling little eyes,
Your cute little face,
Your chestnut brown complexion
And your sweet cuddling embrace...

It's been a year now,
Since you have been gone,
I may not see you physically,
But memories of you will always live,
As you are so dear to me...

Happy New Year to all!

2010-12-26T12:16:00.000+08:00

New beginnings...new life...new hope...

Everyday is Christmas for Life Is like a Cup of Coffee ...

2010-12-24T04:40:00.002+08:00

I believe that it is delightfully easy to thank God for the grace we ourselves have received, but it requires great grace to thank Him always for the grace given to others. Therefore, according to the great John F. Kennedy, as we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to simply utter words, but to live by them.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS IS.... LOVE! Have a MEANINGFUL CHRISTMAS to all!

The Philippine Women's University '98 Christmas Reunion

2010-12-05T14:58:00.002+08:00

Real happiness can only be achieved by faith, love and contentment...

An Inspirational Video - Be Unsinkable

2010-11-29T09:01:00.000+08:00

The Woman of Character....An Excerpt

2010-11-06T20:43:00.001+08:00

A Smart Woman knows she has the power to create her life the way she wants.
She doesn't rely on other people to get her needs met.
She knows her self-esteem comes from within.

A Smart Woman acknowledges that she is a spiritual being on a human journey.
She knows she is connected to a power greater than herself.
She contributes her energy to the betterment of the society.

A Smart Woman is in constant motion towards well-being.
She resolves her unfinished business.
She is committed to her physical and emotional health.

A Smart Woman seeks understanding and alignment with her higher purpose.
She embraces and expresses her authenticity.
She knows that she has value and worth.

A Smart Woman minds her own business.
She doesn't gossip.
She doesn't get emotionally invested in the decisions/choices others make.

A Smart Woman has a private profile and a public profile.
She has clear boundaries around sharing her personal details.
She trusts the people she lets into her private profile.

A Smart Woman accepts that making mistakes is human.
She admits her mistakes as soon as she makes them and moves on.
She does not apologize when she is not wrong.

A Smart Woman radiates personal power.
She makes her choices and decisions from a place of power.
If she does lose her balance, she easily regains it through her sense of self.

A Smart Woman knows that looking after herself: 'being selfish', isn't a bad thing.
She knows that everyone benefits when she is healthy and well
She understands that she can't give what she doesn't have herself.

A Smart Woman seeks balance in all areas of her life.
She is aware of her work to home balance.
She is committed to taking excellent care of herself in all respects.

A Smart woman has excellent social skills.
She is comfortable representing herself in a professional manner.
She conducts herself with power and grace.

A Smart Woman surrounds herself with positive energy.
She chooses empowering and supportive friends.
She seeks a career that affirms her passions, skills and intelligence.

A Smart Woman trusts her inner self and her instincts.
She doesn't play little so some one else can feel big.
She affirms her intelligence, skills and creativity and does not hide these qualities.

A Smart Woman asks for help when she needs it.
She humbly acknowledges her need for support.
She is ready and willing to offer her support when appropriate.

A Smart Woman knows that she is a work in progress.
She knows that 'perfect' is an illusion
She knows that 'she will never finish growing and she will never get everything perfect.

Another day in Paradise...Banaue, Ifugao...

2010-11-04T13:52:00.015+08:00

Sabsabali-an hitu hi Banaue! (Kakaibang karanasan dito sa Banaue!)

It has been my passion in going to different places and meeting new people. For I believe that when a person travels, s/he is extending his/her horizon on learning and understanding the realities of the world... Though there is always the danger and risk in traveling and seeing unfamiliar people, however, it makes a person strong and determined especially on handling struggles and challenges in life...Vanity for the rest it may seem, but my memorable experience in Banaue last week was really worth the trip!

This exposure was another day in paradise being with long-time friends who joined my exploration to the UNESCO's 8th wonder of the World, the Banaue Rice Terraces. The Ifugao culture is truly vast and rich. Moreover,why do others cannot appreciate the beauty of our land if only we can stand and be proud to say WOW! I really love the PHILIPPINES!

Take a look at God's amazing grace and heavenly creation....

Dust In The Wind....

2010-10-20T07:43:00.003+08:00

We are in "essence" dust in the wind. We can't hold on to moments in this life, in this world. Life itself can flash right before our very eyes if we don't cease the moment and take flight to reach and achieve our dreams. Therefore, we must "Live life to the fullest...."

Dust in the Wind Lyrics

I close my eyes
Only for a moment and the moment's gone
All my dreams
Pass before my eyes,a curiosity,
Dust in the wind, all they are is dust in the wind...

Same old song, just a drop of water in an endless sea
All we do, crumbles to the ground though we refuse to see
Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind

Don't hang on, nothing last forever but the earth and sky,
It slips away, all your money won't another minute buy
Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, all we are is dust in the wind
Dust in the wind, everything is dust in the wind...

A TEACHER's PRAYER...by James Malcalf

2010-10-06T21:01:00.002+08:00

I want to teach my students how
to live this life on earth.
To face its struggles and its strife,
and improve their worth...

Not just the lesson in a book,
or how the rivers flow,
But how to choose the proper path
wherever they may go...

To understand eternal truth
and know the right from wrong,
And gather all the beauty of
a flower and a song...

For if I help the world to grow,
in wisdom and in grace,
Then I shall feel that I have won,
and I have filled my place...

And so I ask your guidance God,
that I may do my part,
For character and confidence,
and happiness of HEART...

Recovery Begins with Teachers: October 5 is World's Teachers Day!

2010-10-05T02:07:00.006+08:00

Our teachers and professors deserve a little recognition, and some thanks and appreciation. Aside from parents and direct family, who else has as much influence on the hearts and minds of a child... your child? Teachers not only educate, but they help to shape and frame your child's beliefs, values, and behaviors...

The piano symbolizes music, harmony, and expression. All types of sounds may be uplifting symbols of spiritual awareness. Superstition-based dream interpretation books say that the piano is an omen for a good financial period in your life, and moving a piano represents solid achievements on the part of the dreamer.

ANG AKING LITANYA NG TUNAY NA TAGUMPAY

2010-09-09T21:16:00.010+08:00

Ang pagkakaintindi ko sa tunay na kahulugan ng tagumpay ay hindi nasusukat sa kung anumang materyal na bagay na mayroon ka, ngunit ito ay naayon sa kung paano kang marunong tumanggap ng iyong kahinaan, marunong magtimpi kahit hinahamak ang iyong pagkatao at marunong manindigan sa kung ano ang katotohanan...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay naayon sa kung paano mo harapin ang mga pangngugutya at bukas ang isip na kung paano muling babangon sa mga pagsubok ng buhay...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay naayon sa kung paano mo pinahahalagahan ang tamang prinsipyo, sakripisyo, paninindigan at kung paano mo minamahal ang iyong kapwa...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay binibigyan ang bawat isa ng pagkakataon upang gamitin ang kanyang angking deskarte at galing para sa ikagaganda at ikakabuti ng lahat...

Ang tunay tagumpay ay naayon sa kung saan lahat ay may respeto, pag-uunawaan, nagtutulungan at nagdadamayan nang hindi humihingi ng kapalit...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay naayon sa iyong pagharap at pagiging tapat sa iyong tunay na nararamdaman sa inyong kinatatakutan...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay hindi nasusukat sa kahit anumang tagumpay na iyong nakamit ngunit ito'y nasusukat sa kung saan ang iyong pamilya at mga tunay na kaibigan ay pinahahalagahan ang iyong dignidad at pagkatao...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay naayon sa marunong tumanggap ng mga "pagbabago" alinsunod sa kailangan pang harapin at mapagkumbabang tinatanggap ang mga sari-saring paghamon...

Ang tunay tagumpay ay naayon sa kung saan marunong kang makuntento, magpasalamat at magbahagi sa lahat ng mga biyayang iyong nakamit...

Ang tunay na tagumpay ay naayon sa kung saan handa kang tumulong at makapagbigay kasiyahan sa iyong kapwa sa abot ng iyong makakaya...

At higit sa lahat ang tunay na tagumpay ay ang ating Diyos na walang sawang nakikinig sa ating mga dulog at ibinibigay ang kahilingan para sa ikakabuti natin...

CRED Fairview launched CRED-SCORe ( by: Genesis Alijid)

2010-08-27T23:40:00.006+08:00

Aiming to upgrade and hone the skills of the students in writing, particularly in research, the Center for Research, Evaluation and Development (CRED – NCBA Fairview) launched the search for the students who will be part of CRED – SCORe (Students’ Circle of Researchers), an official assembly of student counterparts for faculty researchers in NCBA, in the first week of August, 2010.

The search was divided into two phase of examinations that will test the applicant’s qualifications for being a student researcher; one is the written examination which tested their writing skills, reasoning capabilities and grammar, second is the interview which tested their communication skills, leadership and confidence. The written exam was conducted last August 9-13, and out of 70 applicants, 20 emerge to the next phase. After the second phase of exam last August 16-20, 15 applicants were chosen and officially announced last August 20; they are Phyllis Valerie Abadam, Genesis Alijid, Reymund Aurelio, Aaron Paul Camacho, Jeremie Glen De La Cuesta, Mae Cristine Dela Cruz, Relyn Ann Demonteverde, Cristopher Gumban, Faraleen Mercado, Arvie Nacion, Mary Herta Margaret Schwartz Juan Miguel Reyes, Marijoyce Paje, April Santos, and Sheena Mercy Sarmiento. The following students were chosen based on the results of their examination, their capabilities and personalities. They will now be part of the elite group of CRED-SCORe under the supervision of CRED – NCBA Fairview. This group will expose these students to different trainings and seminars that will enhance their capacity for being a responsible student researcher and leader.

The official launching event of CRED – SCORe will be on September 7, 2010 Tuesday at the NCBA Fairview Mini-Theater. This event will feature the Induction of CRED – SCORe staff and members where the official badge shall be pinned. The CRED – SCORe launching will be attended by the newest staff along with their parents and the ever supportive President, Mr. Cesar Meñez, members of the CRED team, guest visitors from University of the Philippines Prof. Cynthia Turingan and the Director of Research and Development from Miriam College, Dr. Jasmin Acuña.

The CRED-SCORe team is composed of Dr. Felipe Briana, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Dr. Kristine M. Doria, CRED Director (Fairview); Dr. Imelda Pradil, CRED Director (Cubao); Dr. Noel Antijendra, CRED Director (Taytay); Prof. Geraldine Neypes, Faculty Coordinator of CRED Fairview; Ms. Joan Pauline Manliclic, Student Assistant of CRED Fairview; and Ms. Angelique Gonzales, Proofreader/Webmaster.

The CRED – SCORe promotes teamwork, leadership, humility, sincerity, professionalism and steady character among its members.

On being GRATEFUL...

2010-08-19T06:59:00.001+08:00

US Institute for Health and Human Potential: EQ Results

2010-08-18T22:31:00.004+08:00

The Unique Approach to EQ Assessment
Selection and Assessment Tools EQ Programs
Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Quotient Result: Superior
Score: 51
45 - 54

Findings:

Congratulations! You have very high emotional intelligence. This is good news! EQ counts for twice as much as IQ and technical skills combined in determining who will be a star performer. Your level of EQ likely has been and will be a driver of your high performance for years to come. Areas to work on: While you are doing well - don't forget to take time out of your busy day-to-day activities to stop and reflect on what brings you the greatest meaning in your life. If we fail to do this on a regular basis, we risk becoming tranquilized by the trivial. Sedated by the small details. Yes, deadlines need meeting and goals must be achieved. But if we are working toward goals that are not in alignment with our key values and greater purpose, we face becoming hostile and cynical - losing the reason we are doing 'all of this' in this first place! This translates into less joy and enthusiasm for our work - resulting in a diminished ability to be effective, at ease, and on purpose. As William James said: I have no doubt whatever that most people live, whether physically, intellectually, or morally, in a very restricted circle of their potential being. They make use of a very small portion of their possible consciousness... much like a man who, out of his whole body organism, should get into the habit of using and moving only his little finger... We all have reservoirs of life to draw upon, of which we do not dream.

THE FREEST...AND THE BEST

2010-08-09T11:54:00.000+08:00

You are wine . . . you taste better with age.
Pearl of great price . . . you appreciate over the years.
You are a father bonding with his child.
. . . a mother cuddling her babe.
. . . a mentor guiding his ward.
. . . a buddy affirming affection even in his silence.

You are in each encounter of kindness and selflessness.
You are comforting non-utterance fathomed
in the depths of communication
and Heaven’s Compassion for man sent down.
You know not human borders and labels.
“In spite of” matters more to you than “because of.”
You focus on “you” rather than on “me.”

You are a decision, not an imposition.
You are love seen, heard, and felt.
You are love . . . thus unconditional.
You are . . . FRIENDSHIP.
Among all relations, the freest . . . and the best.

philip briana
August 7, 2010

The NEVER ENDING QUEST for BETTER LIFE...

2010-07-20T20:23:00.001+08:00

We are responsible for what we are,
And whatever we wish ourselves to be,
We have the power to make ourselves.
If what we are now has been the result
Of our past actions,
It certainly follows,
That whatever we wish to be in the future,
Can be produced by our present actions;
So we have to know HOW TO ACT.

What I say is not Reform’,
But Move on’,
Nothing is too bad to reform.
Adaptability is the whole mystery,
Of life- the principle underneath,
Which serves to unfold it.
Adjustment or adaptation,
Is the outcome of the self- pitted,
Against external forces tending to suppress it.
He who adjusts himself best lives the longest.
So even if I do not preach this,
Society is changing…
Therefore, it must be CHANGE…

DUALISM by Dr. Felipe P. Briana

2010-07-09T11:39:00.003+08:00

SUMMER precedes abundant RAINS.
JOY of new life follows childbirth PAINS.
YOUTH ushers in the AGE OF WISDOM.
In SLAVERY, one treasures FREEDOM.
SUCCESS has no meaning without a FALL.
BIG things are not when nothing's SMALL.
DARK hours are what make dawn's LIGHT grand,
STUMBLING shows how to firmly STAND.
"NOW" cannot be without the PAST.
Without a FIRST, there is no LAST.
Without its thorns, a rose isn't as red.
When LAUGHTER is void, no TEARS to shed,
PURPLE one knows as he sees YELLOW.
"To know" is nil when all do know.
BEAUTY exists as UGLINESS does.
Poor is one man as another has much.
HUMBLE's one not when no one's PROUD.
A seed is burried for buds to sprout.
JOY is where the end of SORROWS lies.
FOR ONE TO LIVE...HE FIRST MUST DIE.

Two Voices....one Song

2010-06-21T22:40:00.002+08:00

If I could wish for one thing,
I'd take a smile that you bring,
Wherever you go in this world,
I'll come along...

Together we dream the same dream,
Whenever I'm here for you,
You're here for me,
Oh life, two voices, one song.

So believe in all that can be,
A miracle starts whenever you dream,
Believe and sing from the heart
You'll see...
Your song will hold the key...

For you Papa...butterfly kisses

2010-06-15T00:38:00.002+08:00

Just letting you know that wherever you are Papa...your daddy's little angel will always cherish and thank you for everything!

I LOVE & MISS YOU DEAR PAPA... I will always be your Daddy's little girl and angel...

2010-06-14T21:31:00.004+08:00

A SONG BUTTERFLY KISSES...Happy Father's Day!!!

There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus and I close my eyes
And I thank God for all of the joy in my life
Oh but most of all

For butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk beside the pony daddy it's my first ride
I know the cake looks funny daddy but I sure tried

Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve a hug every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

Sweet 16 today
She's lookin' like her mama a little more every day
One part woman the other part girl
To perfume and make up from ribbons and curls
Trying her wings out in a great big world
But I remember

Butterfly kisses after bedtime prayer
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
You know how much I love you daddy
But if you don't mind
I'm only gonna kiss you on the cheek this time

Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses at night

All the precious time
Like the wind the years go by
Precious butterfly
Spread your wings and fly

She'll change her name today
She'll make a promise and I'll give her away
Standing in the bride room just staring at her
She asked me what I'm thinkin'
And I said I'm not sure
I just feel like I'm loosin' my baby girl
And she leaned over

Gave me butterfly kisses with her mama there
Stickin' little white flowers all up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy's don't cry

Oh with all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every mornin'
And butterfly kisses

I couldn't ask God for more than this is what love is
I know I've got to let her go but I'll always remember
Every hug in the mornin' and butterfly kisses

Confluence of Nature... A special gift from my Dad's best friend & Godfather Dr. Abercio V. Rotor

2010-06-09T22:21:00.008+08:00

As this special painting will be placed in my dream sanctuary, truly your craft will live forever... Thank you very much Ninong! I appreciate your excellent art masterpiece!

Confluence of Nature, June 5, 2010 by AVR: Mural on canvas in acrylic (9ft x 8ft)
Details: Stream comes to rest, Lilies of the Pond, Light in the Woods, Stream and Forest meet, Fire in the Trees & Sky glows at the falls

Develop faith and make happiness not wealth our ultimate goal...

2010-06-08T21:19:00.003+08:00

According to David king, faith means believing in something or someone that we don't necessarily sense but we feel and know is true. All great accomplishments require a reservoir of faith. If we believe in ourselves and our capacity to become successful, then we have the kind of faith that will propel us to greatness.

If we believe in our capacity to do great things, in the innate goodness of others despite their weaknesses and frailties, in the power of money as an instrument to do a lot of good things in this world, and above all, in the Lord God who is the source of all power and goodness in this entire universe- and work as hard as we can, then we will definitely be successful.

Perhaps, the greatest truth that we should also keep in mind as we pursue our way to wealth is this: MONEY SHOULD NOT BE THE END ITSELF, BUT THE MEANS TO A GREATER END...

And wealth, as we shall see later on, should not be confined to material riches alone. Money is not meant to be kept or stashed away, but to be used, and to be used rightly and wisely.

All of us wants to have a happy and contented life. But we must remember that MONEY will never buy our happiness, but money can help us enjoy life more, which enhances our happiness.

We should also consider that one of the BASIC LAWS of attaining WEALTH is TO LOVE PEOPLE and USE MONEY WISELY, NOT USE PEOPLE TO LOVE AND ADORE MONEY. Money will not change who we are; it actually intensifies the kind of person we are. Let's look at what happened to some famous but greedy or selfish people when they got more money.

MONEY should be used not just to make us happy but others - first and foremost our family happy. I personally believe that if we want to get everything in life, we have to share our wisdom on what we really perceive in the essence and value of money. However, though I also agree with the saying that the more we give, the more we receive, we must bear in mind that there will always be a limitation on how we should share our blessings to help people...even if they are in need...

Finally, work and effort will earn a young or old man or woman an opportunity for an education, an opportunity to develop his or her talents, and make a completely successful life, in whatever field he or she desires....

A dream to come true...someday....

2010-05-23T12:07:00.001+08:00

An Endless Road to Contentment in Life

2010-05-11T23:54:00.002+08:00

Life is really filled with beauty and on the other side, life is also filled with sorrows and sufferings. But everything lies in our hands on how to make it meaningful according to our wishes, dreams and on how we plan everything according to our needs, desires and contentment.

I understand that it is not easy for a person to make his or her life smooth and free from worries. But when I started to live a contented life, everything started to slow down beyond expectations to myself and to the people around. Since I believe I have already reached my self-actualization (based on Maslow's hierarchy of needs), I feel like I wanted to stop and pause for a while...

According to Mahandas Gandhi, man falls from the pursuit of the ideal of plan living and high thinking, the moment he wants to multiply his daily wants. Therefore, man's happiness really lies in his contentment. It is truly difficult to reach contentment for as long as man seeks the ultimate road to success and happiness. It is an endless journey.

I view that the road to contentment is considering that life is simply an exam that we need to pass. We need to balance and feel its essence so that we will understand our purpose here in this world. We also need to accept the reality that there is always happiness and loneliness, even meeting greater or lesser persons and facing challenges. What matters most is that we have exerted time and effort in making things according to what it should be, making people happy even if it is not reciprocated. Let us simply count our blessings for God is the one who makes the right judgment and gives prior incentives. The journey of reaching contentment will arrive in due time.

Since, I am beginning to be contented of what I have, so it is about time to slow down and to free myself from worries and expectations of others. I just need to live simply, to continue to do my best and to be productive as long as I can...

We must remember however, that life ends when we stop dreaming, hope ends when we stop believing, love ends when we stop caring. So the greatest gift that we can give one another is the purity of our intention as well as our attention. Depending on the road or path we opt to choose, let us never forget the balance on traveling the road to contentment.

HOPE for the FLOWERS

2010-04-25T10:17:00.008+08:00

Why do you make me SMILE,
Each time I see YOU,
With its colorful hues of red, white, purple,
pink, yellow and orange,
Your dainty aphrodisiac scent,
Your delicate petals resembled,
Truly, you make my day bright and meaningful.

Magnificent flowers of all sort,
Whether a Rose, an Orchid or a Daisy,
You share JOY, WARMTH and PEACE,
You easily pamper my delicate mood,
All WORDS become sweet,
As you touch my innermost HEART and SOUL.

God created lovely flowers,
For it brings LOVE and HOPE,
As we see them naturally bloom,
People begin to understand each other,
Flowers bring HARMONY and UNITY,
You are the source of BEAUTY, LIFE and CHANGE.

When you Believe...

2010-04-04T23:43:00.007+08:00

Prayer seeks for wisdom, not simply answers. It looks for courage, not simply help. It seeks for the gift of persistence, not quick solutions! A Blessed Easter to all!

A Toast to my STAFF...Gladz, Jema & Angel...on their GRADUATION

2010-03-18T02:13:00.006+08:00

Ana Jema Kaye Cledera --Prof.Kristine Molina-Doria-- Glahdis Padauan

There are things in my students’ lives which they usually take for granted. There are countless blessings that they have to thank for: the air they breathe, their ability to see the beauty of the world, to smell the fragrance of a rose and God knows what else! … Yet for them, it seems to me, these have become so ordinary that they do not attach to them anymore. Unless, of course, one or any of them is taken from them.

For the last four years my students come to school, wear school uniforms, see familiar faces, cram late at night to make assignments and beat school requirements, do measly exhausting projects, talk to their professors, ask allowance from their parents, commute everyday…All these have become equally ordinary, almost like a routine, that students only see them as just the usual way of life. But come to think of it, if only they would realize that those experiences are significant part of their training and development, they would better understand that all those “routine” are actually intended to prepare them as they face the real world. All these and more are just beginning of a journey toward their becoming educated people.

I cannot help but wonder whether my students will miss seeing the old familiar faces in school, the gimmicks together, their best friends, crushes and even their favorite professors. Am certain that they would!

I am sure also that my students will miss the time when we are together, when we hold and comfort each other during the ups and downs of our lives. They will have fond memories of the times when we were like a big family where we could depend on each other. Yes, there were tremendous pressures and hitches along the way before they reached this stage, but altogether, we have faced those challenges and overcome them with steadfast hearts.

It is pretty obvious that there are things that my students, even I, easily take for granted, but these are the things that strengthen us and shape us into what we are today. We have to recognize and feel their essence so that we may appreciate life better and in the process, touch more lives.

This toast may be a very ordinary expression of gratitude, but for my students and for all of them who will leave this institution, it is a symbol of victory. I only pray that as they continue with their separate journeys, they have really learned something important and that they move on to another journey of their lives with greater pride.

I know that it is from that same victory that my students will grow and bear fruits. I am certain that they will also reap it in God’s time… the fruits that will last through out their daily commitment to serve their fellowmen, community and country.

A Proclaimer's Prayer ( For all Lectors)

2010-03-07T21:57:00.003+08:00

Praise to you, Lord God.
King of the Universe.
And all glory to your name.
I praise you and thank you for calling me
To proclaim your word to your beloved people.

Open the hearts of all who worship with us,
So that they may hear your voice when I read.
Let nothing in my life or manner
Disturb your people or close your hearts
To the action of your spirit.

Cleanse my heart and mind,
And open my lips so that I may proclaim your glory.
All praise to you, heavenly Father.
Through the Lord Jesus,
In the Holy Spirit,
Now and forever. AMEN

I GO FOR CDSL MASKOM (AVP) by Jerry Patrick Rex

2010-03-06T18:32:00.006+08:00

A Communication & Society Project (Colegio de San Lorenzo)

I GO FOR CDSL MASKOM! ...A Career Journey Speech with Hon. Dante V. Liban

2010-02-21T20:33:00.006+08:00

I would like to begin my statement sharing this line of Stephen Covey...

"You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage -- pleasantly, smiling and aiming high to achieve your dreams..."

I GO for CDSL Maskom! My Development Communication and Communication & Society classes and I, together with the support of our school administrators and teachers would like to thank you for making this project possible and successful. Thank you, especially to our CDSL High school principal and coordinators who, inspite of their busy schedule, gave light in our aim to enlighten your minds to become the BEST of what you can BE...that is to continue your journey to become an AB Communication Arts major here in Colegio de San Lorenzo.

My dear highschool students...think practical! With the rise of huge call centers, advertising and media institutions, AB Communication Arts or Mass Communication is the perfect course for you...for me... and for everybody!

In Colegio de San Lorenzo, our AB Communication Arts students are trained to be dynamic, competent and exposed in real world the soonest as possible...Students here become creative and effective especially in dealing with people and the public.

Therefore, I must say this...
WHY SETTLE FOR ANYTHING LESS,
When you can go for CDSL Communication Arts?

I GO FOR CDSL MASKOM... your Journey... your Bright Future!

Thank you very much and MABUHAY Colegio de San Lorenzo!

If I could live under the SEA... (Manila Oceanarium)

2010-02-15T23:19:00.000+08:00

HAPPY VALEN-TYNES DAY...WITH LOVE...FOR ALL!

2010-02-11T17:57:00.006+08:00

Remember...The heart that loves is always young...the heart that serves is always happy...and the heart that cares is always strong!!!

Different Folks...Different Strokes... Without any Limits : The Thailand Experience...

2010-01-29T22:43:00.024+08:00

(Draft)

It was an unexpected reunion when Richard, Leah Love and I met last December of 2009 at UP TechnoHub. (They are my closest friends way back UP Spanish class days.) It was really one of my happiest days when I witnessed Leah and Richard reunited after an unforeseen misunderstanding which lasted for 2 years… Anyway, past is past…

The three of us eventually planned for a trip outside the country as we walked and discussed it inside Greenhills Shopping Center because we believed that it was the right timing for us to strengthen our bond… As usual, Richard used to tease me every time for always being in a "hurry" due to my “planned” schedule of activities. Without second thoughts, I cancelled my other meeting because I did not want to disappoint him… And yes, I was able to make him very pleased...hahahaha! I did not imagine myself to have stayed with them for almost 8 hours. It was indeed amazing!

As we strolled around the mall, we passed along a Travel agency where Leigh searched for a promo fare going to Thailand. Thinking aside, I was so excited..."How I wish I could come along..." But that time, I felt hopeless because of my busy schedule and my commitment to various activities which I needed to set "priority". I simply told Leigh and Chard that most probably, during the summer break, I might have the chance to be with them somewhere abroad.

It was unexpected when Leigh gave me the itinerary earlier because she wanted me to arrange my schedule of activities so that I could come along. I really got thrilled when she told me that there was a promo fare so I needed to decide as soon as possible..Unfortunately, my other friend Chard was having second thoughts due to unexpected circumstances... Leigh and I did not stop in convincing him to join us because it was then his original plan as he was about to celebrate his 30th birthday with us. But his plan did not work out. Therefore, we were left with no choice but to go ahead...

Finally,everything was settled, however, I encountered another concern... The situation was somewhat personal but I was given an option to make a risky decision. Though it was complicated but why did all these things need to happen when I had my plane ticket booked?...What should I do? "I cannot leave my friend Leigh all by herself, I mutterred." But how about my .....?

Anyway, I took all the chances though my mind was boggled and confused. I simply told myself... "Let it be... let it be... let it be..." Whatever the consequences when I come back, I am definitely ready to face it with utmost humility...even if I have to make sacrifices...even if I will terribly get hurt..."

As a professor in Research, Humanities and Art Appreciation, it is very essential for me that I should get exposed to different culture, customs, beliefs,places and especially ethnic races.. I always believe that whenever I reach out and experience the journey of life and meet different people, it makes me powerful and complete as an individual. I also wanted to make sure that when I come back to the Philippines after this trip, I can show my huge smile and say THERE WILL BE NO PLACE LIKE MY HOME...(a product of my being Nationalistic!)

So when we arrived in one of their biggest airport, my heart began to beat fast as I cannot believe myself seeing that the place was extremely surrounded by gigantic paintings, vast orchids and creative decorative arts symbolizing the rich culture of Asian Thailand. "What a unique airport!" I murmured..

It was almost 2AM, when Leigh and I started exploring around. I did not feel any fatigue nor tiredness as my eyes were widely opened in amazement. I took pictures on different art masterpieces, though on my part, I felt numb while walking so fast... I was thinking deeply on how I can talk to any Thai personnel so we could get instructions and arrive in our Hotel safely as soon as possible.

As we continued, we went inside the nearest restroom and the first thing that I searched was a person whom I can ask for my concerns... And yes, I met a Thai woman cleaning around the area and I immediately communicated with her using simple sign language. I asked if she could understand or speak English... Unfortunately, she said..... Huhh? She nodded and said..uhmm...? uhmm..Kapootkah? (which clearly means for me that she cannot understand any language.) Then I told Leah... "Dearie, Oh No! This is the beginning of infinity...."

To be continued… thoughts, ideas and other pics under construction… (hehehe)

A walk around the Scenic spots of THAILAND

2010-01-27T12:45:00.002+08:00

NCBA Humanities TV Commercial- Sample Product Innovation: Kaha de Yosi By: Farah Mercado

2010-01-21T21:29:00.004+08:00

Just a reminder...Cigarette smoking can be dangerous to your health... However, I posted this sample TV commercial so that Humanities students will understand how to create a unique Commercial concerning "Product Innovation."

NCBA Humanities Interpretative Music Video: Group 8: TTH 9-10:30A "COTABATO"

2010-01-21T20:02:00.003+08:00

This beautiful scene always reminds me of...

2010-01-08T20:08:00.001+08:00

BETTER DAYS...

The Parable of the Prodigal Son ( Luke 15:11-32)

2010-01-02T08:38:00.003+08:00

There was a man who had two sons. The younger one said to his father, "Father, give me my share of the estate." So he divided his property between them. Not long after that, the younger son got together all he had, set off for a distant country and there squandered his wealth in wild living.

After he had spent everything, there was a severe famine in that whole country, and he began to be in need. So he went and hired himself out to a citizen of that country, who sent him to his fields to feed pigs. He longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything. When he came to his senses, he said, "How many of my father's hired men have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired men." So he got up and went to his father.

But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. The son said to him, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son." But the father said to his servants, "Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let's have a feast and celebrate. For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found." So they began to celebrate.

Meanwhile, the older son was in the field. When he came near the house, he heard music and dancing. So he called one of the servants and asked him what was going on. "Your brother has come," he replied, "and your father has killed the fattened calf because he has him back safe and sound." The older brother became angry and refused to go in. So his father went out and pleaded with him. But he answered his father,

"Look! All these years I've been slaving for you and never disobeyed your orders. Yet you never gave me even a young goat so I could celebrate with my friends. But when this son of yours who has squandered your property with prostitutes comes home, you kill the fattened calf for him!" "My son," the father said, "you are always with me, and everything I have is yours. But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found."

A BLESSED HAPPY 2010!

2009-12-30T04:14:00.000+08:00

A lover of beautiful Roses...

2009-12-30T03:28:00.003+08:00

I always believe that a Rose is a symbol of heaven and harmony in the world...

Para sa alaala mo... mahal kong POLLYANNA....

2009-12-29T01:03:00.000+08:00

Madaling araw ng ika-28 ng Disyembre, taong 2009 nang bigla akong napaupo sa aking hinihigaang kama... Habang tahimik na nahihimbing pa ang lahat, ako naman ay biglang nagising mula sa isang panaginip na sadyang nag-udyok sa akin upang lumabas at silipin ang minamahal kong asong si POLLYANNA o POLLY... Gising siya ngunit nakita ko na mula sa kanya ang mga matang luhaan, panghihina, sadyang nagpapaalam, ngunit patuloy pa ring nagpapakita ng katatagan ng loob...Pakiwari ko'y wala siyang pinagkaiba sa isang tao na may isip at puso din...

Ang sabi ko nga sa sarili ko... Nababaliw na ba ako? Alam kong hindi nasa tamang pagkakataon na ako'y maglahad ng ganitong saloobin, ngunit hindi ko talaga ito kayang palagpasin...kahit na mayroon pang okasyon. Bakit ba ako sadyang nalulungkot nang ganito? (habang sinusulat ko ito, ay patuloy ang daloy at pagpatak ng aking mga luha)... Sadyang ispesyal si Pollyanna sa buhay ko dahil marami kaming pinagsamahan sa halos higit na siyam na taon...

Habang patuloy kong hinihimas ang kanyang ulo ay nagbalintataw sa akin ang aking ama na sadya ko ding sinabihan ng mga katagang... "Naiintindihan ko kung kailangan mo nang magpahinga." At pagkatapos nga ng lahat...nangyari na ang aking inaasahan...

Hindi na mahalaga kung ano ang nararamdaman ko sa mga oras na ito, ngunit bumabalik sa aking alaala kung paano ko siya binili mula sa isang kakilala.. Tatlo silang magkakapatid na TOY POODLE, ngunit naiiba siya sa lahat dahil hindi nga siya masyadong mabalahibo at maganda... pero sadyang mayroon siyang kakaibang mga matang nangungusap, datapwat hindi pa masyadong kumakahol, di tulad ng kanyang mga kapatid na lubhang magaganda, masisigla at malilikot na nagpapakitang gilas.

Sabi ko din sa aking sarili, anong mayroon sa kanyang mga mata na nakitil ang aking damdamin upang siya'y aking piliin? Pakiwari ko'y mukhang siya ang magbibigay sa akin ng kakaibang kasiyahan dahil nakita ko kaagad ang kislap ng kanyang mga mata at simpleng ngiti na nakikiusap na siya'y aking kunin na... At siya na nga ang hiniling ko sa may-ari habang nagdadalawang-isip pa niyang sinabi na "Sigurado ka ba sa kanya?" " O sige, ibibigay ko na lang siya sa iyo sa halagang mas mababa", dahil kung baga, para sa kanya, siya ang sabihin nating pinakapangit o "reject" sa tatlo...

Si Polly ang naging regalo ko sa aking kasintahan (na ngayon ay asawa ko)upang maging kanyang katuwang habang siya ay naghahanda para sa isang matinding pagsusulit sa BAR. Siya ang nagsilbing "lucky charm o swerte" upang magtagumpay sa kanyang mga adhikain, at ganoon din sa akin...Siya din ang nagiging sandigan namin sa tuwing mayroon kaming gustong matupad na kahilingan na pinapadaan ko pa sa kanya at hinihintay ko ang kasagutan mula sa pagkurap ng kanyang mga mata...(at natutupad naman itong lahat!)

Matagal-tagal ding panahon namin siyang nakasama at nang lumaki siya, kahit na hindi siya tumatangkad ay gumanda naman siya...Siguro nga, dahil rin ito sa pagpapamalas namin ng angking pagmamahal...Dumating pa nga sa punto, nang dahil sa siya'y maliit ay nakawala siya mula sa aming tahanan at nawala... Aba'y marunong din siyang magselos at magtampo ah!

Ilang linggong din na sadyang mainit ang ulo at nagwawala ang aking asawa nang kakahanap sa kanya, at naging hudyat pa ito upang umalis sa pagtatrabaho sa amin ng dating kasambahay sa bahay. Ito'y sa kadahilanan ng kanyang pagiging iresponsable na naging kadahilanan ng kanyang pagkawala... Dumating pa din sa sitwasyon na may mga naging interesado kay Polly na kailangan pa naming maglabas ng halaga upang mabawi lamang mula sa mga mapagmalabis na nakadampot sa kanya...

Hay...naging katuwang ko rin siya nang ako'y lumipat na sa tinitirhan ng aking asawa... Dahil nga sa kami'y nag-uumpisa pa lang, ay siya lamang ang naging kasama ko sa bahay. Hindi kapani-paniwalang kahit ako'y nagdadalang-tao na ay napoprotektahan niya pa din ako kahit siya'y maliit. Napapasaya niya ako sa kanyang simpleng kakulitan at mga ngiti! Labis ko siyang hinangaan dahil sa kanyang angking talino at diskarte na kung kumilos ay para talagang isa siyang tao. Hindi ko ito mapaliwanag ng husto, ngunit ito'y totoo...

Hindi na din mahalagang ilahad kung anu-ano pa ang naging kontribusyon mo sa buhay namin, POLYANNA... Pinagmamalaki ka namin! At ngayo'y ika'y nagpapahinga na... iniisip ko lang na nandiyan ka pa rin... Nagpapasalamat din ako dahil naging bahagi ka ng aming pamilya. At inalay ko na ang mga rosas na aking nabili nang hindi talaga inaasahan... Ito pala'y para sa kanya!

Sa muling kami ay magkakaroon ng alagang aso...nararamdaman kong babalik ka sa amin POLLY... at hihintayin ka namin...

How I value PICTURES....

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Why do I value PICTURES?

PICTURES are snippets of life's unfolding events taken one at a time...
So we need to savor every bit of it!

Colegio de San Lorenzo Christmas Rock Party

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AN ELEGY : To my sweetie POLLY... ( Jan. 7, 2001 - Dec. 28, 2009)

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Elegy : A sad, mournful or plaintive song; A poem of lamentation or death...

How can I ever thank you dear POLLY?
For you have shown your TRUE LOVE and LOYALTY to me...
How can I ever repay your SERVICE dear POLLY?
For you took CARE of me whenever I am alone...
How can I ever forget you dear POLLY?
For you always bring HAPPINESS to my family?

As I see you presently STRUGGLING...
You never show that you are in PAIN...
You can still manage to SMILE...
Though I really cannot help but CRY...
But I am ready to ACCEPT it...
If you are about to FLY...

You might just be a TINY PUPPY...
But let me just remember you in my simplest way...
For almost 9 years that we're together...
Whatever happens my little sweetie...
You will always be LOVED dear POLLY...
And your NAME will always live within me...

NCBA-CRED Christmas Party (Dec. 11, 2009) Link: Pancake House Convergy's Commonwealth

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