LEARNING DEEPLY - FEBRUARY 1-28, 2022
Congratulations
,
Squid Game! 
Its AIS daw was hacked
by Anonymous, destination changed to "hell"... For laughs...
But in fairness, ganda
naman ng super yacht ni Uncle...
Stuff of dreams... 
#PlacesAndRidesWeCanOnlyDreamOf
WATCH LIVE: General
Assembly hold emergency special session on Ukraine.
Ukraine has shown the world who they are...
That they are awake, aware, historically well informed, courageous, family
oriented, and freedom loving... Russia has shown what it has become... Or their
leadership and oligarchy that is, (because apparently many of their ordinary
citizens are just like the Ukrainians too) ... 
We can't go there yet
because of what's happening now, but here is one thing to marvel at Ukraine
for, beautiful Saint Sophia Cathedral.. 
(From WHE:
This article on Saint Sophia
Cathedral, Kyiv was written by our Ukrainian contributor, Artem Vynohradov.
Thankfully, we have heard from him, and he's currently safe in the Metro in
Kyiv.
Our thoughts go out to
everyone in Ukraine, all Russians who are against this war and everybody around
the world who has been affected by conflict.)
Probably because of
all those blogging sites, I too am starting to get confused with the term
"huddle"... Is this how Uncle Vlad does it?
(screenshot photo from
twitter page of the Moscow Times)
Stay safe... Let's not forget our umbrellas... 
... Real diet is
coming...
#healthandwellnesslearn02282022part03
Good thing we didn't
get on a diet for the first 46 years of existence, and enjoyed good memories on
food with family and friends, because...
#currenteventsandinsights02282022part03
Our doctor's advice,
and habits...
#healthandwellnesslearn02282022part02
Because we are all
humans, sometimes roasting is fun too...
#currenteventsandinsights02282022part02
May our brains stay
healthy...
#healthandwellnesslearn02282022part01
Then, back to reality
and its darker side...
#currenteventsandinsights02282022part01
And to pop one more
curious bubble...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part07
To be sure...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part06
Not shy about this...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part05
Last week's popular
ones...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part04
Another word...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part03
A clarification...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part02
Then we learn a new
word...
#vocabularybuilder02282022part01
In solidarity, we pray
for right and justice... 
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part10
Maybe we make this a
vote criteria...
VOTE CRITERIA NO. 15,
S. 2022
#VOTEFORCANDIDATESWITHNONNEGOTIABLEDELICADEZA
In our yard...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part09
Pres. Selensky may be
a horse, but he roars like a lion... 
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part08
As a citizen of a poor
country, my bet on this would be to choose a national leader who can likewise
wield his own version of this generation's 'Quezon' s Game'...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part07
From Emeritus...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part06
Seeing well...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part05
Selling well...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part04
Good insights...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part03
Being inclusive...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part02
It's Monday lunchtime,
and another day to learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02282022part01
Our Monday
reminders...
No time to mourn...
Ezekiel was a living illustration... Though he obeyed God's command to prophecy
and preach, yet when his wife died, he continued his task without giving time
in mourning... The prophet is telling us in quite graphic words, that lust,
much like idolatry, do not pay: they ruin families and relationships,
communities and nations; so much so that in all the tragedy and sorrow that
follow, those who fall victim to it would be more consumed with mindless
survival, rather than a proper time to mourn and give proper closure... May we
learn to conduct our affairs with integrity and wisdom, so that the people we
care about will not suffer in the consequences of our choices and wrong
judgments...
Time spent with family
is always time well spent... And family are not only those we are related by
blood with or are married into, but the people we have welcomed into our hearts...
May we be blessed with health, safety and prosperity along with our families
today and every day...
Here is an analysis of
one expert guy who seems to be harsh and pessimistic at times, but most often
spot on, again, for the many of us who were spoken of as ignorant of history...
#WePrayForPeaceButWeRemainVigilant
Women's Ministry Sunday
A nephew said that he read in his
feeds that the justification for the invasion was a dream of reunification...
Same words, verbatim, by Winnie the
Pooh against our next door neighbor to the north...
What are these grandpas telling our
kids then?
That it's okay to take somebody
else's lands and homelands, to make part of their own?
That it's okay to kill people who
disagree with your aims and beliefs?
That it is honorable to separate
families just so you could realize your own dreams, which are by the way, little
more than illusions uninformed by current and recent events and geopolitical
changes, but only based on hallucinations and misinterpretations lifted from
history books, last copyrighted in 1945?
...
Hay naku!
God bless our kids, when even those
who should carry the banner for truth, because they have the power and
position, should lie to them, in a manner not inconsistent with hallucinations
and paranoia brought about by long covid... 
#
The Word today
Today's lesson
Again, for the many of
us whom the bold lady professor said are ignorant of history, a little more
reiteration from Nat Geo... 
#
The prophet is telling
us that all the misery that God's ancient people have experienced is because
God punished them for their sins... To our modern eyes and cultures however, we
know and history has proven, that those who do wicked and cruel things to
others, will end up being haunted and destroyed by it... Because murder is
still murder, stealing is still stealing, adultery is still adultery, greed and
envy and covetousness are still covetousness; therefore, land and territory
grabbing, human trafficking and sacrifice, fraud and swindling and usury will
always be crimes, no matter what a person's race or religion will be... But
like dross that God promises He will gather and still melt and mint like
silver, if we repent and amend our ways and go back to Him, He can gather even
the most useless things in our lives, and transform us for good and for His
glory...
While there will
always be evil and wicked people who will bring about untold misery and grief,
we thank God our Creator has made us innately strong and resilient... Because
though our bodies may be physically hurt, our minds and hearts shaken by terror
and anxiety, yet, the deepest recesses of our being are equipped to keep us
alive until our appointed times, to keep on hoping, to remain steadfast and
fighting strong...
For the many of us,
whom one bold lady professor said are ignorant of history... 
#
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Christians in Ukraine
worship God at the metro station in Kyiv. They sing of forgiveness, salvation,
mercy, joy, peace, and the people of Ukraine.
Something more to pray
for, before we call it a night...
Someone boldly claimed
that many of us are ignorant of history, because Russia had the right to invade
Ukraine, because Ukraine is part of Russia... My question is how can a
self-governing democratic country be part of a socialist federation of
republics, when it has its own popularly elected leader, against one whose
leader was initially appointed, but then, later on, appointed himself as leader
for life?...
Beats me... 
This pandemic era has
shown us all the more strongly why we should care about what is happening in
the farthest reaches of the globe... Because someday, in a better future, we
will eventually have no more race, but as God's creation, we are one family, we
are GLOBAL CITIZENS...
Amidst all the
emotions, we may be forgetting that many Russian people are protesting their
government forces' invasion, and are being arrested and maltreated too...
We stand for the
peace-loving Russian people...
Residents in Ukraine
stood in line to pick up assault rifles in Kyiv after President Volodymyr
Zelensky called for volunteers to take up arms to help defend the capital...
"I don’t really
have any choice,” said Hlib Bondarenko, a 21-year-old computer programmer.
“This is my home. I have nowhere to go, and I’m not going to give it up.”...
“I am a woman, but I
am strong,” said Olena Sokolan, a business manager, standing proudly in a line
made up mostly of men. “I don’t have any fear. I’m ready.”
For a better understanding... Because ignorance
is not bliss, but a disability...
When we write or post anything, let us strive
to write well, from the heart, with wisdom and love...
May we all be more understanding and
accepting... 
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John 14:27 "Peace
I leave with you; My peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid."
Matthew 6:34
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about
itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Psalm 27:1 "The
LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the
stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?"
Psalm 118:6 "The
LORD is with me; I will not be afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?"
Deuteronomy 31:6
"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them,
for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.”
The reason why the
Second Coming has not yet happened, is like God's ancient people, we who claim
to believe in and worship Him now, are His examples to the world--His light,
its salt--of how to live a life of obedience, kindness, generosity, wisdom and
understanding, peace and love, free from all idolatry and wickedness and
cruelty, devoid of greed and envy and selfishness, building bridges and
upholding truth and life, instead of fanning the flames of war by spreading
lies and anger... May we dutifully fulfill our as yet, unrealized, mostly
undiscovered, and extremely unaccomplished mission and purpose for being...
As we pray for peace,
we still have this hope, and reminder...
May we all keep the
peace, uphold life, rights, independence and sovereignty...
The best buddy... Is
not the smartest, the wealthiest, the most famous, with the most illustrious
careers or degrees or licenses, the most influential position in the political
or corporate ladder, nor one with the most perfect life partners, kids, eye-
and arm-candies... But the one who remains true, consistent, solid, confident,
and at peace, even when stripped bare of everything, even when put in positions
and places farthest from their familiar and comfortable zones... May we be so
spiritually and mentally grounded yet vertically aligned, so that even when in
the twilights of our time, when reason and logical thinking evades us and
confusion and anxiety attempt to set in, at our core, written into our DNA and
bio-psychological systems, we are the kind of person anybody would want for
company without losing themselves, the kind of person we want to be with for
keeps...
One of the most
heartwarming prayers for Ukraine...
Because FDI and
Sputnik donations regardless, in matters of sovereignty, independence, and
peace, we...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/origamispiritfans/permalink/2213619748789167/
It's not because it's a trend, but real people are dying, 
and we are ever more closer
to nuclear war, so please, read up, be
informed well, fact check, pray, and live as a peacekeeper
not only online, but more importantly, in your own household and
neighborhood...
Lunchtime bonding with Lola Nida and Lolo Edwin Salazar...
Let's step back a bit
from all the emotion, and learn a bit more about дядя Dyadya Vlad's most
coveted TOTGA, that is now within his reach--Chernobyl, and all that happened
to it...
#currenteventsandinsights02252022part02
Like God's ancient
people, the sins, the rebellion, the abominations and perversions, the
wickedness and cruelty of the previous generation, are being corrected by the
next one... It is a natural human trait, to want to leave a better life to our
next generation; but it is to a wise person's salvation and deliverance, to
reform his evil ways, and be complicit in doing good, upholding truth, justice,
fairness and peace... For life may seem unjust and unfair, but our God is not;
and with His mercy and grace, it is within our hands and power, to right what
is wrong...
Happy People's Power
Revolution Day...
Sakto na siguro ang
napahimulos nga power ug wealth, pahulay na guys, give way to justice na,
return the money, 'Way Marcosay' na ta beh...
(don't revise history
like a 'kalmot' bruise that transfers from the right wrist to the left upper
arm, just saying)
(we're going
backwards, to almost 36 years ago:
"dear Chernobyl,
what a disaster again"...)
Existential Crisis...
Many of us may feel something like this these days, what with the world
seemingly falling apart around us... Yet, take heart, dear friends; our God,
who always makes all things new and beautiful in its time, also promised to
give us a good future, a new world, and a better tomorrow, if we ask Him for
grace and wisdom to endure and live through to it...
Let's take this moment to pray for Ukraine and
its people, and even our few kababayans and other expats there, as it seems
Russia has started its "Red Light, Green Light"...
It's a colorful
world...
#vocabularybuilder02242022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02242022part01
Compound, not
confound...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part06
Because how can we be
compassionate with others, if we are not compassionate with ourselves...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part05
Retention...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part04
On women in science...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part03
How about some
training...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part02
Then, we learn some
more about how we can earn our bread...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02242022part01
To help us understand
our facts...
#currenteventsandinsights02242022part05
Meanwhile, let's not
forget one of our own ASEAN neighbors...
#currenteventsandinsights02242022part04
We studied this
exhaustively back then, in 5th to 6th grade and in high school, and we might as
well revisit...
#currenteventsandinsights02242022part03
Meanwhile, in our
northern neighbor...
#currenteventsandinsights02242022part02
This one is a few
hours late, as Pres. Vlad already gave orders to invade, but still, to
understand a bit about... Russia's own squid game?...
#currenteventsandinsights02242022part01
Just as our God was
jealous and disheartened by His ancient people, who chose to forget His
goodness to them in the past and throughout history, so will He feel the same
to those of us who forget our own history, its hardship and difficulties; and
yet, all the more, when we forget that it is He who sustained and preserved us,
not somebody else, like patrons or political leaders, whom we now choose to
immortalize in spite of their cruelty and wickedness, to the great insult of
our God who only gives us good... May we learn our lesson, and humbly
acknowledge that from a dark and desolate past, our God has saved us; and be
more resolved to live with His love and leading, to a better and more glorious
future...
Life is predictable,
yet we always seem surprised by it... But it only follows its course by natural
laws... Whatever we have invested in it, will always come back to us...
Therefore, may we put in good thoughts, kind words that encourage and build
others up, healthy and hygienic habits, fair and just treatment of others; so
that wherever we may be led, and until when, we are confident, no regrets and
at peace; that we have always done our best, with what we could, and with what
we have...
It's late evening, and
my apologies, but I mean to offend...
Because I can't help
seeing more of people like this, especially during this pandemic...
Wise words from Upton
Sinclair...
If not electronically, do it manually... 
A true body positive comes in all shapes,
colors and sizes.. Anything less is fake...
A progressive way of
looking at some of today's headlines...
But let us be
responsible peacekeepers...
And what our best
friends give...
Speaking of body
parts, we learn more about the head...
And some, lasting
beyond the toddler years...
#vocabularybuilder02232022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02232022part01
May we be complicit
only in the good, just and right...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part15
And the "Jane
Ryan" too...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part14
Burdened posterity...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part13
Because human rights
are paramount...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part12
Working capital
management...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part11
Tighter bourses...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part10
On board, and looking
at it...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part09
Causes, to effect...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part08
New work
environment...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part07
DEI and well being...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part06
Some things should not
be compromised...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part05
To nurture...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part04
Be aware of these
signs...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part03
Be real...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part02
It's another lunchtime
to learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02232022part01
Congrats
Maureen Placencia
and Ronilo Cabusa Placencia...
Welcome to God's green
earth, Baby Boy
For the pamangkins
again, who are being brainwashed by YouTube into believing in a past golden era
that wasn't... This is long, but please read to know more of the truth...
Personal experience on
the yellow corn, burghor and skimmed milk too, which all babies and young kids
(we were majority malnourished then) had to line up with their parents and
guardians...
It was never
government funded, but foreign donations, seeing as it was given through the Salvation
Army, not the barangay... 
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MY MARTIAL LAW
MEMORIES
When Marcos proclaimed
Martial Law in 1972, I was still in the elementary years. I heard it from the
radio in our far-away barrio. My father who was an elementary school teacher
explained it to me but my young mind could not fully understand what it meant.
He also explained the ongoing Vietnam war which made things more complicated. 
What I remembered then
was that we need to line up in town to get some supply of yellow corn. Corn is
the staple food in Cebu but it was "white" corn grits which we
brought. This time we could only buy "yellow" and in small amount.
Some people say this corn are the ones used to feed the horses, not humans. We
are a big family; that supply hardly lasts for a week. The next week I join my
father again queueing up like beggars in the poblacion to get those yellow food
for "horses". At one point, the supply were not enough for us all.
Regardless of what
they say about Imelda's Green Revolution project, for us, it was an epic
failure. We had no food on our tables even if my father had some meager
capacity to buy. If you think that Martial Law is the "golden years",
yes it was, because we had "golden corn".
I went to join and
listen to vocation talks while in high school. I was still very young but I can
already feel the stirrings of vocation in my heart.
There was a
Redemptorist priest who went around the small towns of Cebu to recruit for
vocations. His name is Fr. Rody Romano CSsR. He was a different kind of priest.
He talked to us under the trees in our school not inside classrooms. My young
inquisitive mind was really captivated by his story. He said that he was once
assigned in the mountains of Mindanao. He had a horse which he used in
traversing those hilly communities of the poor. Instead of a gun—which some
priests brought with them in those violent times in Mindanao to protect
themselves—he had only the crucifix in his pocket or on the belt of his cassock.
The priest mounted on
a horse caught my imagination. I wanted to be assigned in those mountains at
the peripheries, and bring the cross to the poor. One of its perks is to have a
horse. Well, until today, I still do not have a horse, hahaha.
To make the long story
short, I joined the Vincentians not the Redemptorists. But when I was in the
seminary, I heard that Fr. Rudy Romano disappeared and until today the
Redemptorists do not know what happened to him. He was very critical of Marcos
and his regime. During my ordination, I would have wanted to invite him because
the image of a priest on mission to the peripheries still burns in my heart.
Wherever I have been assigned in the past 33 years of my priesthood, it is
still the driving metaphor in my ministry. But Fr. Rudy could no longer to be
found. He is one of the martyrs of Martial Law.
He was not alone.
There were many others and their families can tell us their stories of pain and
suffering. If you think Martial Law is the golden years of the Philippine
history, listen to the victims and their ordeals. Many of them are still alive.
Ask them to tell their stories.
In those times when
all media was controlled by Marcos, we were scavenging for news in
“mimeographed” sheets, hungry for alternative news from the underground. We
pass them around, xeroxed them for all. We were critical of the stories that
came from Malacanang. We wanted to know beyond what was forced into our throats
by the Marcos media.
Do not believe the
trolls today. It is the same propaganda all over. These digitally invented
messages aim to destroy history and drown the voices of the victims.
Fast forward to August
21, 1983. It was a Sunday. As young Vincentian novices then, we were spending
the whole day of Sunday in the apostolate at the communities in the mountains
of Angono, Rizal — with a group of subsistence farmers near the famous
prehistoric petroglyphs in one of its caves.
When we went home that
late afternoon, what met us was the news of Ninoy’s assassination on the
tarmac. There was the drama of Galman and all the commotion with it on our TV
screen. The news was not clear then—the unknown assassin did it, the communists
planned it, etc. But the news was very disturbing.
We were Martial Law
babies. We heard of the First Quarter Storm. We heard of the church repression
and of church leaders that went missing. We heard of farmers and political
prisoners who disappeared. But this was a bit far from our young minds. Even
Ninoy’s death. No one among us knew Ninoy at close range. We sang “Tie a yellow
ribbon” then, but that was all about it.
Yet a moral chord was
hit within our young minds that night. Something was definitely wrong. There
was something not in order. Something happened that was certainly evil.
On the rooftop of our Angono
seminary that overlooked Laguna de Bay and the Pasig, our young minds—lured by
the McGyver imagination of our generation (millennials do not anymore know of
McGyver, hahaha)—were trying to figure out how to launch an attack at the
Palace through a guided missile by the Pasig River.
Of course, it was born
out of our frustration that we were stuck on top of this mountain, and could
not do anything at all, like the rest of “imprisoned novices” of our time.
But there was
something that we did that Sunday night which I will never forget. I do not
know if my classmates still remembered. We had this old Spanish Vincentian
priest who was our novice master. He was very conservative, politically and
theologically. We asked him a question which only young innocent minds can ever
ask:
“Can we pray for the
death of the dictator?” We were thinking: if he has wrecked havoc to thousands
and millions, would it not do the country good if he goes? Is it even moral to
think so?
To our surprise, he
said: “Yes, you can.” We did not expect an old conservative Spanish priest
would agree with us. From then on, we always included that in our evening
prayer intentions.
God did not listen to
our prayers. At least, not that soon.
But that sincere
prayer enlarged our young hearts toward a sense of justice and fairness – that
things could not go on this way, that the dignity of peoples should be defended
at whatever cost, that our lives could not just go on as usual while the people
around us are dying — all of them waiting for justice and our human action.
That one day, God will
come and render us justice. For God listens to the cry of the poor, as the
psalmists keep repeating to us.
It took three years
after that, when this same group of young novices—now in our last years of
theological training—took to the streets to join the many others who have
awaken up in the EDSA revolution that Ninoy started to inspire in our hearts
three years earlier.
I really hope that we
do not need three years to do it again. The same evil forces are back. The
son—Marcos Jr—proclaims himself as the successor to bring back the old
horrendous and violent glory. The daughter of Duterte is a new cohort. And the
old oligarchs and plunderers join in the party called the Uniteam. All these
opportunists need to answer to the people.
Things cannot remain
this way. They cannot come back to power. We cannot survive to experience
impunity and plunder twice or thrice over.
TAMA NA. SOBRA NA.
LABAN NA. That was our call then. It is the same call today.
P.S. I invite my
friends who had experiences of Martial Law to share their stories. Our young
people value personal witness. They are waiting for us to narrate what we went
through. For all you know, not all of them are enamored with TikTok. They
reading and are listening. We need to counter Marcos-Duterte historical
revisionism. It is destroying us.
Daniel Franklin E.
Pilario, C.M.
Vincentian Chair for
Social Justice
St. John's University
New York
A house of lies is a
house of cards, that may flourish for a time and increase in number, but will
easily crumble upon slight testing, or even just a small question on a whiff of
solid and true conviction or doctrine, or a lack thereof... And no matter how
much we try to convince and indoctrinate others, yet, if our personal lives and
motivations, our characters are questionable, we can no more save others than
ourselves... For even outstanding men like Noah, Daniel and Job, can only save
themselves and not others more despite their testimonies... May we live in humility
and transparency, that others may be blessed, and be inspired by our words and
lives too...
Dubious... Spoken, the
word seems almost cute; yet, actually it is not; for it means something
doubtful, questionable, even fake and a lie... Unfortunately, many people who
should have known better, fall for such claims, even on matters of health and
safety... May we have wisdom not to fall for those, and like faith and
conviction, live our days with beliefs and principles not based on hearsay, but
on actual experiences, with lessons formed and imprinted on our hearts and
minds in love, truth and right knowledge, and godly discernment...
Siya ra 'Encanto' hah... Pero, undeniably,
ka-face...
Nice... 
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#ItsMoreFunInThePhilippines
Haha... Oo... 
Let's make this into a
challenge: "what were you doing at 22:22 today, February 22,
2022?"...
I'll go first...
Because 'Marites'...
"I was posting
reviews of certain places on Google Map. And now, I'm a level 5 local
guide." 
Before we get to 22:22, it's good to remember
that today is 2/22/2022...
Hmmm... I wonder what life will be like in
2/22/2222?
Pa-romantic vibes sa
favorite song ng NIVI Boys...
#AngThemeSongSaOfficeServiceVehicle
Actually, endorsement ni ni Mayor A, pero
tan-awa lang ang mga view ug mga second leads, kay basin
naa mo mga kaila nga starring...
No mist in the mind...
#vocabularybuilder02222022part02
A new word, coming in
strong...
#vocabularybuilder02222022part01
One brave leader to
learn from...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part06
Harnessing it well...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part05
Balancing the fight
and flight...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part04
Laying it down...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part03
Democratic pros and
cons...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part02
It's Tuesday
lunchtime, and another day to learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02222022part01
When one is proud,
stubborn, wicked, disobedient and rebellious, one will not perceive the truth,
nor learn the lesson, even if these can be plainly seen right in front of them.
But there is hope, salvation and deliverance for one who humbles one's self,
listen and learn from the rebuke and discipline, and does what is just and
right, in obedience, thankfulness and faith...
Not all battles need
to be fought in the moment. For some, one has to take up the cause of, while
others must need to be let go, for they might not be on one's level or
available resources. Because the key to sanity and survival is knowing when to
play the hero, and in knowing when to save one's energy and abilities to live
to fight another battle, another day...
An enigma...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part07
May we be a shield
unto them...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part06
Let us all take care
of each other's health...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part05
Our kids are not
inorganic aliens or extra-terrestrial beings, nor invincible superheroes yet,
hence, a need to understand...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part04
One of the
battlefields in the forever war is truth and logic, as written by our Creator
in the DNA of all creatures, against bias and prejudice that seek to elevate
human ignorance and disobedience, sin and rebellion...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part03
Our forever war...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part02
A relevant issue of
our digital time, needing strict vigilance...
#healthandwellnesslearn02212022part01
This one is timely,
especially for the vulnerable many who are being tempted to believe in a past
golden era, which is actually not...
Of special lengthy
mention is the "pillage of the Philippines" by power-couple
you-know-who...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part15
And another...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part07
Another word...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part06
Last week's popular
ones...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part05
Before seeing the
queen...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part04
Another word...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part03
When in Rome...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02212022part01
Burn right...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part14
Being strong and
resilient...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part13
Ready to tighten the
belt...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part12
Knowing when and
how...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part11
Instead, be true and
transparent...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part10
Thinking deeply...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part09
But we have to keep in
mind...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part08
Basic humane-ness...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part07
Being nice about it...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part06
We fight our own
battles, and then some, as we fight for the weaker ones too...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part05
Life on the brink...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part04
"Never
again" is cliche, and cannot be understood by the greater majority who were
not yet born then, still...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part03
Let this be the week
we learn things right...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part02
It's a Monday for
clarity, as we put history and current events in their proper perspective...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02212022part01
"The greatest
trick Generation X ever pulled was convincing the world we didn’t exist.”
- because our greatest
talent is being the one actually running the show, but letting boomers who can't
move on or let go, and millennials who can't wait for their turn, think that
they are doing it...
It's Monday, a good
day to be mindful...
Empathy is a saving
grace; and a few who truly understand and care enough, can bring about salvation,
hope and deliverance... For our God directs His hosts, to ever be watchful on
those with the heart to obey, and the faith and conviction to live in humility
and service, in love and concern, in justice and fairness...
To have a truly happy
and fulfilling life, one must ever be mindful of when one has had enough, and
to move on to new and better things, to get to know new and different kinds of
people, and to learn new and greater ideas... For life consists not in having
too much of anything, nor to climb the highest one can get--be it material
wealth, career or social status... But a truly rich and meaningful life, is one
made beautiful by variety, and a grateful appreciation and acknowledgment of
the uniqueness and greatness of each of its individual moments...
Sa mga pamangkin who are being brainwashed by
YouTube that the Marcos years were golden... 
Fat No!
Something to think
about... And to remember that, "we work to live, we do not live to
work"...
Naay cute... (mangayo pud kaha ni ug ayuda?) 
Amazing Rambo! 
Bag-Ong kaplag... In
fairness, lami siya, kay dili kaayo tam-is, and good for the tummy daw...
Thank you, Fun Factory
+
I bet many can relate to, and need some info on
this... 
Nabusog ba ta sa
paniudto? 
Hmmm... Willing to wait... 
The Word today
Today's lesson
It is what we do in
secret, in the dark, that shows who we are... And that includes idolatry,
jealousy and envy, rumor-mongering, pride and vanity, malice and cruelty, evil
intent and wickedness, greed and misplaced faith... May we not offend our
Creator anymore, worship and ascribe glory to Him instead of created things,
and live the rest of our days in humility and love, and in obedience to His
Word and will in our lives...
Falsely accusing
someone is one of the greatest injustices of humankind... Sadly, it has been
done, and is still being committed, by many who claim their faith to be called
by the name of our Lord and Savior... But may we be different; and may we learn
to live in honesty and truth, in justice and fairness, in hope and joy, in
faith and love...
The fruits of grocery
day...
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School
of Public Health
Febr7uapory 18n soa1t 090:0r35c0 uP6M ·
We're still feeling
the Valentine’s Day spirit, so we’re thinking about the ways we show love. That
includes how we care for our elderly grandparents, relatives, and neighbors. So we asked our faculty for some
tips and ways you can brighten their days—and make yourself useful.
The object of our
pride, oppression and gloating over others, is often the cause of our
humiliation and downfall... May we have the wisdom and humility to learn when
we have been rebuked and disciplined, and to spend the rest of our days in
obedience to our Maker, and in truth, justice and kindness to one and all...
Let us make no
mistake... All the work that we do, however complicated or simple, is our
humble participation in the great and eternal creative work of the One who gave
us life, and the means to keep it and make it work and worthwhile... And while
we have to give our best in every moment, especially in how we earn our keep,
and to keep alive and well our connections with everyone around, may we also
have wisdom and courage to protect life--ours and all, and to always uphold
truth, justice, hope, faith and love...
In short: it is not a
death sentence, it is not contagious, it is not caused by cellphones or power
lines or artificial sweeteners, surgery cannot make it spread, it cannot be
cured by herbal medicines or metallic treatments, it does not run in families,
it does not need to come back, and it can be cured forever (if we but fight
well, and be less greedy and selfish)... It is rather how you live, and you
think and feel...
#LetUsAllStayHealthyForThoseWhoLoveAndCareForUs
Kani jud si Kuya Kim,
nahinumdum na lang nuon ko ani... Ang mga komiks ug mga minahal, sa sidewalk
tindahan...
Hay! At long last,
after 30 years, we've come full circle with the "Immortal nga nail cutter
/ can & bottle opener"... Salamat sa Ginoo, kay nakalugsong ta sa
Demelle sa Juan Luna...
Living life... Making plans...
Magpahulagway pa daw
some more, sa sulod ug gawas...
Nagpadakbayan ang
Madam ug ang caregiver... 
God's people... With His Words sweet to the
senses, but its manifestation a bitterness to the soul, a heat to the spirit,
and even unpalatable and unhygienic as bread baked over human excrement... So
that, we all are tasked to be watchers and keepers of each other's
lives--physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually; with our duty to keep
ourselves and our fellowman from greed and wickedness, upholding truth and hope
instead of propagating lies and sowing fear... May we be found faithful to such
a call... #Ezekiel3and4
Some people these days
seem out of touch with the prevailing mood and culture, ignorant of current
events, with their thoughts and motivations clearly manifested in words,
actions, initiatives and programs that are far removed from the realities on
the ground, even within their own communities. Sadly, they believe they are
special and possessing a higher level of knowledge and wisdom. Unfortunately,
they don't, because the traits they are exhibiting are symptoms of
schizophrenia. May we keep our heads always; and may God always give us sound
minds, whatever may be happening in the world around us...
Calling the past to
mind...
#healthandsciencelearn02172022part01
More than the using
the talent, but there must be faithfulness, trustworthiness, not using
advantage of others, and not exploiting other people's rights and property to
enrich one's self...
#StewardshipJusticeAndEquityInAParable
Illuminating the
Word...
#ancienthistorylearn02172022part01
An early evening learn
about our world of work today...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part12
The matter of when...
#vocabularybuilder02172022part02
Don't live like
this...
#vocabularybuilder02172022part01
My vote has always
been sacred and secret until after polling day; but this time, one thing is for
sure: I'm not gonna vote for spoiled brats (we've had enough of you already,
just settle down, zip it, behave!
) ...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part111
If liars go to hell...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part10
All we can give and
get...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part09
In response to
sustainable travels...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part08
From the eyes of
policy...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part07
The collective
future...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part06
Comebacks are always
better...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part05
More than bodies,
brains...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part04
A continuation...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part03
This, too...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part02
For another lunchtime
learn Thursday...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02172022part01
If we realize that our
God is King, worthy of worship and obedience, simply because there is nothing
He cannot do, there is no judgement and favor He is not entitled to give, and
there is nowhere His power and glory are not revealed and manifested,
especially when we open our eyes to the essence of life and creation; then,
there is no room for rebellion, nor disrespect of Him and others, nor pride and
greed, and never one for abuse, neglect, oppression, ignorance and apathy...
Breakthrough moments
are often the result of many previous actions, which build up the potential
required to unleash a major change.
Read more in Chapter 1
of Atomic Habits. Get a copy at atomichabits.com
It was like an early
morning feast out there, what with all the dogs and cats in the neighborhood
howling and meowing at the full moon, louder and stronger than any alarm and
snooze buttons... If our best friends can celebrate what is otherwise a regular
monthly occurrence that might just be a bit more clearly seen today, may we too
be filled with wonder and appreciation, contentment and joy, at what our God
has blessed us with, through creation and life...
Nice... 
It's all a matter of 'The Nest'... 
Fe0br0uiia4hrSy 7843hom1sao46 a3t 11:0870 AM1 ·
Gentoo Penguins may be
awkward on land, but they have some smooth moves when in comes to romance.
Learn a thing or two about love from these penguins this #ValentinesDay!
And as we take good care of our brains too...
May we also take extra care of our elder
adults...
Let's all be very
careful still...one's nose doesn't immediately react, like the ordinary
sneezing... not until it has imbedded deep in one's system, that there are
signs and symptoms... 
"SARS-CoV-2
induces severe damage to the epithelium, no interferon response (an antiviral
first defense response), and minimal mucus secretion. In striking contrast, RSV
induces abundant mucus secretion and a profound interferon response."
Unfortunately for this
guy, he's just full of positivity...
#scienceandhealthlearn02162022part03
Aha! It is indeed the
money trail...
#scienceandhealthlearn02162022part02
May the vaccine
hesitants be enlightened...
#scienceandhealthlearn02162022part01
The how is not an eeny-meeny-miney-moo...
In the farm...
#vocabularybuilder02162022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02162022part01
On our national
leadership...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part12
Tell me who your
friends are...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part11
Affirm to build up...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part10
Money in a new
world...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part09
Good traits...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part08
Confidence and
humility...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part07
Knowing more about
ESG...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part06
Can be a vote
criteria...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part05
Calling on the soft
skills...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part04
This contributed to
the increased prices too...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part03
Another lunchtime,
another learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part02
An early morning
learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02162022part01
Cruelty and lack of
compassion, betrayal and abuse are very real human traits... But because of
these, humanity suffers, and our future generation bears the burden, and lives
with the consequences... May we have the wisdom and humility to always keep in
mind our frailty and mortality, that we might be able to make each moment
count, with good deeds and good intentions, with genuine love and care, that
not only focuses all attention to our pride and selfish desires, but the good
of other people too...
It's cruel and evil to
use and abuse people who trust you and who have been good to you... It only
makes you less human, and ruins your soul... May we always be trustworthy and
honest, faithful and true...
The cutest thing today... 
Thank you, Tita Jacqueline Maloloy-on
Jacquelicious... Sa lami nga melon pan...
Mura na pud ta ani nakasuroy
sa Nakamise sa Asakusa... 
May there be peace
always...
https://taiwan-scene.com/7-historic-sites-to-learn-more.../
Message in a Lego
brick...
Taking good care of
our kids...
#womenandchildrenacrosstimeandspace02152022part02
They're heroines
worthy of respect, bemedalled or not...
#womenandchildrenacrosstimeandspace02152022part01
For better
understanding...
#vocabularybuilder02152022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02152022part01
The Us and Them...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part09
May there be true
justice and equity...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part08
Everywhere walkable in
fifteen minutes max...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part07
Making use of time and
timing properly...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part06
Once more, on honing
our skills...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part05
They have a say...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part04
Equipping ourselves as
always...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part03
It's yet another
lunchtime learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part02
1×1 whole body... 
An early morning
learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02152022part01
Though life be so
desperate and miserable, the weeping prophet reminds us that we can look up to
the heavens, and appeal to our God; for to a humble and repentant heart, He
will always save and deliver, and pour out new mercies every day... His
compassion doesn't fail, and great is His faithfulness...
For most of us, life
is mundane and often deprived of great and on-the-edge adventures... Yet, it
can still be full though... For the little things: a kind word or gesture, a
surprise treat or unexpected favor, are what truly give substance and meaning,
depth and purpose to our existence and humanity...
Because I like to be late, I purposefully (and
thankfully) am enjoying, Valentine night with Chief Hong and Dr. Yoon... 2021
best couple ever
Heavy traffic today, because of the descendants
of these guys, who went out and about, crowding the restaurants, malls and
hotels... Hay, naku! Oh, well, as long as there is love and care all around,
and everything is legal and legit... 
Favorites · 12h ·
Happy Valentine's Day!
Image 1: Amorous
couple from central India, Chandella Dynasty, 11th century CE.
Image 2: Joined Couple
from Nayarit, Mexico, c. 100 BCE-250 CE.
Image 3: Limestone
seated figures of Sibe and his wife. From modern-day Egypt. New Kingdom, 19th
Dynasty, circa 1220 BCE.
Image 4: The painted
terracotta Sarcophagus of the Married Couple from the Etruscan site of
Cerveteri. c. 530-520 BCE.
Image 5: Greek grave
stele depicting a couple greeting each other, affectionately taking one hand in
the other. 5th century BCE.
Still growing...
Immortally famous...
#healthandsciencelearn02142022part04
The unsilent ground...
#healthandsciencelearn02142022part03
A matter of
survival...
#healthandsciencelearn02142022part02
Staying healthy,
knowing well...
#healthandsciencelearn02142022part01
We can say, but we
must be...
#vocabularybuilder02142022part05
Last week's popular
ones...
#vocabularybuilder02142022part04
A good role model...
#vocabularybuilder02142022part03
Not to emulate...
#vocabularybuilder02142022part02
Learning to work
together...
#vocabularybuilder02142022part01
Where there is joy...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part09
For the more than half
of us...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part08
We all need this...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part07
The world changes
fast...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part06
Managing our work
hours...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part05
Managing justifiers...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part04
Managing introverts...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part03
For creativity and
innovation...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part02
It's lunchtime, and
here are some more new things to learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02142022part01
breaktime kulitan...
NAKA-RED KO KAY:
Bisan wa'y love life,
In love ko with
life...
SABA!
NAKA-RED KO KAY:
Bisan wala'y
ka-TOGETHER,
Ingon sa John 3:16,
with Jesus Christ,
I'll live forever...
MAS LABING SABA!
Happy Birthday, Weng!
Thank you Bonie Paseo
Boni-bon for the flower and lollipops, and to Robi ICM and Metro for the sweet
offerings...
It's Monday, let's not forget our civic duties... 
A roaring heart's day to one and all, especially to these 3
written in my heart... 
Doodle it...
True to the Word...
The mark of the great prophets like Jeremiah is that what they said will happen
really came true, sometimes at one time, sometimes in waves, and often
repeating across history and civilizations; unlike so-called seers and doomsday
prophets, who merely rehash old tales, and embellish them with
attention-catching words which they feel would get unwitting believers and
adherents in each generation... So is it in our ordinary lives too: the true
measure of a person is our ability to fulfill our promises, and be true to our
words... May we have humility and wisdom, discernment and good judgment. For
though we may not know the future, but we can trust that our God has
everything--our history, and our ultimate destiny--in His hands...
Love is not something
we say, we do, we sell or market; nor is it a deadline, a measurement, a
bargaining deal or negotiation. It is who our Creator is, our God, King and
Savior. It is who we are, who are made in His image, and who must live the rest
of our days living its essence to all people, regardless of age, gender,
nationality, situation and magnitude...
They might be
deliciously juicy, but for those who love them, please go easy on that diet...
Have mercy on the sea cucumbers... They deserve to live well on God's green
earth too...
#scienceandhealthlearn02132022part01
With old age comes wisdom, and better decision
- making too... #weekendlearnonmentalwellness02132022part02
"All these may
not mean much for the ordinary persons in the street, unless they are reminded
that now we can more easily get a phone; we have water from the tap; we can get
the travel dollars that we have pesos for; ordinary travelers can buy cheaper
tickets from competing budget airlines."
#FightingCorruptionAndPreventingItsFurtherCourseLiesInOurHands
"It’s such a
destructive idea to think that PSTD is dysfunction,” says McDonald. “We’re
getting it fundamentally wrong when we think it’s a sign of brokenness. It’s
the sign of the impulse to survive.”
#weekendlearnonmentalwellness02132022
This is based on
factual scientific research and real-life latest medical observations and
reports...
It is not the vaccine
that makes one a zombie...
Unfortunately, it is
when one is tested positive with the virus' antigens, even if mildly
symptomatic or even asymptomatic, that inflammations occur, particularly in the
spine, the neurons and nerves in the brain, causing brain fog due to lack of
oxygen and nutrients, leading to depression, loss of appetite, lesser mobility,
hallucinations, and even suicidal and homicidal thoughts...
#CoViD19MakesTheZombieNotTheVaccine
"The good news is
that most young children will be okay. Young humans are flexible, equipped with
brains that have great “plasticity”—the ability to adapt."
May God bless our
children...
Because even in our darkest of times, there
will still be silver linings too... 
No date for tom'? Hmm... These, and your fave feel-good
movie or K-drama, should be better than...
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>
The Word today
Today's lesson
Celebrating God's love
and love for one another in church...
#MayForeverTwogetherAndOneGether
This may be one of the
longest and direst prophecies in the Word, which if truly was written yet
thrown in the Euphrates, would have no existing record other than in here; but
it teaches us one great lesson about God's judgment on the ancient kingdom and
empire of Babylon, and everything that it stands for. It's tyranny, oppression
and authoritarianism, it's idolatry, abuse and wanton ways, it's thievery,
land-grabbing and invasions, have endured in many of today's civilizations and
nations. But God is still the same. As much as He hated Babylon's evil ways
before, destroyed her, made her a desolation, and set her captives free, so
there will be a time of deliverance from all the greed, abuses, oppressions,
slavery, idolatry, thievery and invasions, lies and pride humanity and creation
are being subjected to now, with such rotten systems and administrations be
buried under the deepest parts of the rising oceans. May we learn the lesson,
heed the call, and dedicate our days to upholding righteousness and mercy,
justice and freedom, humility before our God and Creator, and hope and faith in
His words and promises...
Nothing beats genuine; so that no
matter how people try to pretend, they will always be found out, and be held
accountable; while the honest, faithful and humble ones can rest easy and
confident...
1Enrico Jimenez
Ecobag, please
Smart Rambo Hamsterious!
Keanu Reeves once said that what
keeps him grounded is gravity. True, for the real heavyweights and substantial
people are the ones truly grounded; while the featherweights pretend to be more
substantial than what they really are, and are most often the ones who throw
their weight around...
#weekendinsights02122022part02
Don't just look at the
chocolates and flowers, but know and remember the man, and his martyrdom, (and
don't appropriate what is not meant to be or what is not yet) from whom it was
named...
#SaintValentinesOnlyBlessesMarriedPeople
Life is difficult
enough as it is, let's not take it out on others through microagressions, nor
should we let microagressors do it to other people too... Because an insult, a
tease, especially if couched in joking language or laughter, is still bullying
and abuse...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02122022part02
Happiness starts
inside each one of us...
#weekendinsights02122022part01
Is this workable? Takes a lot of
courage maybe, but worth it, I guess...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02122022part01
Even though how high,
how invincible and untouchable, how elite and masterful we see ourselves to be,
such that we believe we are above others, even above the law, yet, there is
nothing we can do when God pours out His judgment on nature and creation,
rendering us, even if and not only physically broken, but emotionally and
mentally unsecured too... May we learn humility, mercy and humanness before our
God, and in how we treat others, whoever they may be...
Life only returns to
us what we invested on it... Therefore let us put in love and care, wisdom and
knowledge, hope and faith, justice and mercy, truth and honesty, responsibility
and trustworthiness, good health and hygiene; that these may bear fruit in us
until the end of our days...
Something to watch out
for, in our social media obsessed culture...
The dam-builders...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part06
They learned from
us...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part05
Under the sea...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part04
A giant lizard...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part03
We'll pick up where we
left off this lunch, with archaeology...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part02
We'll continue this later,
but for now, as we follow NatGeo's compass, let us start heading to
Argentina...
#virtualescapeandlearn02112022part01
Clearing some things
up...
#vocabularybuilder02112022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02112022part01
More autonomy = more
trust...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02112022part04
"Perspective:
History indicates it is social behavior, not some epidemiological data point,
that ends respiratory pandemics."
Here's to a cleaner,
neater, more hygienic and more sustainable world...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02112022part03
For our ongoing
lunchtime learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02112022part02
Some early morning
thoughts on leadership...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02112022part01
No person is truly
wise and brave, and no country strong and blessed enough and for all time,
without God in the midst of them--to lead and guide, to heal, to save and
deliver...
May we learn not to
waste each other's time, energy and resources, and dedicate ourselves only to
pursuing the things that truly matter; so that we may always be ready when our
breakthroughs come...
At this time of year,
teasing Singles seem to be some people's favorite hobby... Well, before you
ridicule the many of us who suddenly or remain happily and contentedly
independent and free, especially in this pandemic, please show first your own
truly outstanding marriages full of godly wisdom and unwavering love, your own
all-time obedient and high-achieving kids, your angelic and intelligent and
perfectly responsible and faithful husbands a.k.a., all-around handy- and
muscle-man; and please, never ever ask your single friends and family to help
out or lend you money when the funds are low, or when the budget is tight...
Let's just mind each other's business, and celebrate love everyday; because on
this yearly anniversary of the murder of the Saints and Priests Valentine, and
the massacre of many of his adherents, all of us have the right to live as what
our God--who is love Himself--designed: in love, in truth, unburdened, and at
peace...
(and hey, it was
Valentines Day last July 6 and 30 too, if you must know)
More than words...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part10
At night,
especially...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part09
Unfortunately...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part08
Pee fertilizer...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part07
Naughty...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part06
Primate natural
medicine...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part05
The lame can walk...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part04
The ancient Rus...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part03
The truth behind some
police K-drama cases...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part02
It's early evening, a
time to virtually explore, starting with Web3.0...
#virtualescapeandlearn02102022part01
For the work-anywhere
generation...
#abraverandmoreinterestingworld02102022part02
"A hair-raising
hare racing"...
(it's probably the
Energizer bunny
)
#abraverandmoreinterestingworld02102022part01
Seeing and saying
double...
#vocabularybuilder02102022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02102022part01
To be kinder, and more
patient and understanding...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part14
Be not controlled by
it...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part13
Tech-discipline...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part12
No room for regret...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part11
How not to lead...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part10
What we say...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part09
Let's be smart...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part08
Being a little humane
goes a long way...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part07
The core tenet of leadership...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part06
Just disinfect well...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part05
Updating old political
orders...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part04
The ladder must be
scaled differently...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part03
From those who are
given much...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part02
For lunchtime writing
learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02102022part01
It's a trust issue...
We have a new beauty
once again... 
“Social-media
platforms have played a large role in spreading misinformation and
disinformation about vaccines, reaching an increasingly large audience with
repeated false claims,” International Vaccine Access Center at JHSPH director
Bill Moss said.
“This in large part
accounts for differences in parental views of vaccines from the
nineteen-nineties until now. But this is also occurring in a broader cultural
context in which there is increasing mistrust in traditional scientific,
medical, and public-health expertise.”
Holding out on one's
pride and stubbornness, and insisting on one's own way; for a desire to stand
out, to be considered unique, to be treated special and privileged, and to be
seen as one possessing a higher or deeper level of intelligence and knowledge,
is actually the greater fool...
Some things must not
be overdone, like care and affection, or a desire to have things go our way;
otherwise, we may run out on some things too, like patience and understanding,
energy and time, and chances and opportunities to do good and to make life
better for us and the people around...
Sometimes I hear some
people criticize something or someone, and it seems like they know a lot, that
they are really knowledgeable, and that their tastes and preferences are really
high standard, world-class, sophisticated and refined... But I personally
believe what the Desiderata poem says that, "even the dull and ignorant
have their story"... True, what we read, see and hear may be too mundane,
commonplace, cliche, or highly fantastical, but still, every story is worth
listening to; because all stories are based on simple and basic truths--about
life and people... And whether it be a form of escapism, but values, customs,
norms and principles that other people show us as anecdotes or reportage, are
never useless; because they show us how the world works, and how the rest of
humanity live and think and feel... May we have eyes to see, ears to hear, and
hearts to humbly learn and grow...
Taking control of our
minds...
"Conspiracy
theories are for losers,” says Joseph Uscinski, associate professor of
political science at the University of Miami and co-author of the 2014 book
American Conspiracy Theories. Uscinski stresses that he uses the term
literally, not pejoratively. “People who have lost an election, money or
influence look for something to explain that loss.”...
“A small part in
motivating the endorsement of…irrational beliefs,” the researchers wrote, “is
the desire to stick out from the crowd.”...
"Ultimately, the
human mind is a free and often irrational agent, and people will believe what
they want to believe. Believing the truth may not be as much fun as believing
the fables, but it makes for a better mind — and a better culture, too."
Leading ourselves at
the outset...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02092022part05
Looking out for each
other at work...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02092022part04
For the many things we say...
#vocabularybuilder02092022part02
Then, a new word...
#vocabularybuilder02092022part01
To minimize PTSD...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02092022part03
The fight response...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02092022part02
As we take a breather in the midst
of a busy week, we learn some more...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02092022part01
Kanang upper right...
If it's okay to be ugly and short
but smart, it's more than okay to be chubby and healthy, pretty and smart
too...
#MyBigWaistMayMeanIHaveAWideBrainAndBiggerHeartToo
Many times, when we choose to go our
own way, instead of thriving where we are--as God's will would have us, and
regardless of His plan and purpose--sadness and misery follow... For always,
the grass is only greener from the other side of the fence; but those who
remain faithful and humble, obedient and hopeful, will be blessed regardless of
the place, age and circumstance...
Most of us want a better future, and
so, we do all we can to prepare for it, even laying down our best plans... But
much as we must be future - oriented, let us not forget to be present and in
the moment too...
I remember the Social Science Reader in the elementary
grades, mention that the late strongman justified establishing stronger
military presence in the WPS because of Deuterium, which is also abundant in
the Sulu Sea... apparently, I believe, that is what the Middle Kingdom has been
exploiting now too...
Probably because their thoughts are more interesting and
entertaining than what most other people are saying...
Agree, particularly when some people
ask how I, a single middle-aged woman, could manage to find life bearable...
Well, to start with, one word: INDEPENDENCE...
"When you are unshakeable in
your truth, you don’t get offended easily. And more importantly, you won’t hand
your power over to just anyone."
But I wasn't as sneaky as this cute author though...
Good thing I did not go through kindergarten, but sat in
directly as visitor in first grade, until the teacher was convinced I knew enough
to be regularized and included in the roll (forever thank you to Madam
Perseveranda Efe Dyardefe Klarkristoff)
Some insights on the stewardship of nature...
So quiet, they're under the radar of
the vocal loyalistas...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part09
Our children's future is in our
hands...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part08
"The increased transmissibility
of omicron, resulting in additional day care closures, is likely further
hindering this recovery. Therefore, vaccinating children under 5 has the
potential to help day care classrooms stay open and create jobs, which is also
helpful for working parents, who’d otherwise have to stay home, and thus the economy
at large."
Henceforth...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part07
"Nobody knows where SARS-CoV-2
is headed, but the one thing that we do know for sure is that as long as there
are unvaccinated people, variants with new clinical properties are possible and
may plague us for years to come." - Jeremy Luban
Nothing beats counting...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part06
Nobody is perfect, and nobody is
smarter than the next person, so...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part05
Leading from the core...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part04
On flexibility...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part03
Not too greedy...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part02
Once, again, for our lunchtime
learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02082022part01
Mr. President pa ni karon sa church
youth group, basin someday president na sa Pilipinas... Maayo na lang nakapa
picture na ko sa una...
A worthy reminder...
Most often, it is those people we
trust and put our faith on, but are actually faithless, who will betray us,
like what tragically happened to Governor Gedaliah, who was made to govern the
remnants... But there are also those like Johanan, who step up to lead, and
gather the people to safety, and for recovery and rebuilding... May we learn
our lesson from this, to always ask God for wisdom, that we might be good
judges of character, so that however well-meaning may be our efforts, we do not
blindly trust and be complacent with the wrong people, especially those who
make empty promises, that our good plans and intentions may not be in vain...
Receiving something that one has not
properly earned - - whether such came through political connections, bribery,
deceit, bullying, abuse or oppression - - really does have its lifetime and
eternal consequences... It may not come as fast as a zombie movie Outbreak, but
surely, the deadness of the soul will slowly claw at the person's being, until
it festers, and grows gangrenous and worse with age... May we learn to live
rightly and honestly, be responsible and accountable, and be just and fair...
And, another new word...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part06
And also, this...
"If the virus isn’t there, it’s
not directly [causing] the problem — that would be encephalitis — but the
viruses can cause systemic problems, like the inflammation that [can] affect
every organ system, including the brain — its an indirect effect.”
“Chronic inflammation has many
causes, including diabetes, obesity, and nutrition. These are a predisposition
to autoimmune disorders, and they cause and accelerate the risk of
brain-related disorders.”
Please, let us all stay safe and
healthy always...
"However, a positive test for
COVID-19 is not necessary
Trusted Source for the diagnosis of
long-COVID. This is because many people never underwent testing, and this may
serve as a barrier for people who had the virus early on in the pandemic."
Cute mower... 
Just chill...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part05
Another person's misery is never a
joke...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part04
The popular ones...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part03
Bringing this to our attention...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02072022part01
Talking big...
Tech-zilla...
We should be able to look up from
time to time...
A greater responsibility...
Knowing how to be in control...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02072022part05
Getting this message across...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02072022part04
Not irritating and un-saccharine...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02072022part03
Worth keeping up...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02072022part02
It's lunchtime learn...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02072022part01
Currently, and belatedly, watching
this... As always, Park Hae Jin and Jo Bo-Ah never fail to deliver... A beauty
to the eyes, the mind, and the heart...
It's Monday, and time again for our
necessary reminders...
Sometimes, help and support come not
from people one thinks of and depend on for influence and power, but even from
strangers, the powerless and the underprivileged, who go out of their way and
beyond their capacity, to be humane and to try to live a godly and honest
life... Because as always, obedience to the command of loving our neighbor and
the rest of humanity, for the greater good, will always be the key to the
healing and deliverance of all...
Sometimes, we dream of old friends
and loved ones who are long gone... If they are still alive, we can pray that
they are doing fine and well; if not anymore, we pray that the lessons we have
learned from their lives be not wasted, and that we would all become better for
it...
New studies offer strong support for vaccinating children
against COVID-19. The research indicates that vaccination protects against
severe complications, with a strong record on safety.
Hahaha... My secret admirer strikes again!... And as if I
have that much load in my account balance... 
Some inspiring words from today's Winter Olympics, courtesy
of Foreign Policy...
The Word today
Today's lesson
No matter how much we strive to deny
and reject them, and struggle to hold on to beliefs and traditions passed down
to us, and entrenched in our systems, even though they defy the natural logic
our Creator has instilled in creation: the Truth, His Word, His will and
purpose, will never fail... And we have to accept that His will may mean that
at times we go through trials and difficulties, abuses and oppressions, to the
point that we give our bodies and freedoms as living testimonies, in bringing
about the greater good for humanity; still, like the prophet Jeremiah, we can
be confident that He who made us fearfully and wonderfully, and who called us
from the womb, will always preserve our minds and souls, and never fail to pour
on us His Spirit...
If you’re holding out on getting vaccinated because you're
betting on the virus getting weaker with time, this isn't a safe bet. Getting
vaccinated is still the best thing you can do to protect yourself, your loved
ones and your community from severe COVID-19.
All of us are believers in
something, and in many things. Some of those beliefs may be set in stone. Yet,
especially in matters of life and death, the truly mature, wise and responsible
person may change a few, when confronted with reality, facts and reason...
On intermittent breaks from storing
water for the household, until the wee hours of midnight, and as per MCWD
advisory, here is a glaring reality from across the globe (or next door
country), about what it means to live in this pandemic; the last item
especially, is for those who may be too selfish or irresponsible enough not to
get vaccinated even if they are young and healthy, not to mask up and disinfect
properly, who cannot social distance well and respectfully, and who are too
proud, rude and stubborn, and un-courteous or do not practice good manners in
sneezing and coughing, even if they are around kids, the elderly and
immuno-compromised people...
#RealityHasNoRoomForLiesOrTheories
A decade ago, when it was an
"in" thing to talk to (with people putting the whole gadget on the
side of their faces, to better hear) or video call on electronic tablets, I
knew it was tech savvy and a status symbol... But I can't help but compare that
to speaking on an office accounting calculator, or tape register counting
machines, or an abacus... Thank God we have smart phones now, in all models and
price ranges... At least, talking to "electronic calculator-sized
gadgets" look better and seem more convenient... 
>
#AMoreCompactWorldWithAWiderReach
Viruses and bacteria have always
been there since the beginning of time... What most of us don't realize is that
our present predicament is caused by only one thing: a lack of proper manners
because we are too stubborn, too proud and full of ourselves to practice proper
and courteous coughing and sneezing habits; and therefore unworthy of trust,
and cannot be expected to display the same to others... And because people
don't change, well, the stubborn will persist, the conscientious will do their
best to survive, and we may not blame nor do we have the right to ask for help
and support from others if we get sick because we are rude and unhygienic...
https://www.facebook.com/87186661244/posts/10158416776066245/?sfnsn=mo
Oppression and abuse always lead to
misery and destruction; while obedience and faithfulness are enduring legacies...
Apathy leads to the breakdown of
society... And so, any mature and responsible person must learn to put himself
or herself in other people's shoes, and must care, be concerned, and act
accordingly; in an inoffensive, well-meaning, considerate, and if possible,
unobtrusive manner... And we must raise our children and the next generation up
in these values too...
Water 1 and water 2...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part12
CAR-T
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part11
And so are the love of the arts and
crafts...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part10
May God bless our future...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part09
For awareness and vigilance...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part08
Just to express my condolences to
Madam Nellas and the family, and my eternal salute to a very dear teacher since
First Year High School, Prof. Danny Nellas, with this heart-warming anecdote...
You will be missed, Sir, and fondly
remembered too... Rest in peace...
THE THIRTY-FOUR YEAR OLD WOOD
LAMINATE,
OR, SERENITY, COURAGE, AND WISDOM
"I looked at Sir Nellas almost
like an indulgent uncle in first year... in our wood lamination project, after
he removed the plastic cellophane frame when the liquid laminate on my project
did not yet fully harden, I complained and said, "Wah! Sir, gitanggal
dayon nimo ang cellophane, nilukot nuon akong project, na-pangit na, unya imo
ko dayon hatagan ug gamay nga grade!"...
and he very calmly replied,
"Lagi, dili tika tagaan ug gamay nga grade."... and I got 1.5...
and after 34 years, that was my only
high school project that is still in display in our house in Leyte as of now,
even supertyphoon Haiyan was not able to damage or break my wood laminate with
the curled up but sandpapered sides...
it crossed islands, as both a
testament to my teacher's tenacity and indulgence, and my own
"kakulitan", my own little remembrance of a forever calm, cool and
chill, but smart and understanding teacher...
And that wood laminate contained a
picture of a beautiful sunset with these timeless words:
GOD, GRANT ME
THE SERENITY TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I
CANNOT CHANGE,
COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN,
AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE
DIFFERENCE."
The era's blings...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part08
Stay healthy, eat well...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part07
May the conspiracy theorists
understand that this was voluntary...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part06
A giant defrost...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part05
Science for faith...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part04
Fake eggs, fake noodles, fake
snow...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part03
The Great game...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part02
Because reality is scarier than
fiction...
#scienceandhealthlearn02042022part01
For continued good health...
#vocabularybuilder02042022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02042022part01
For good habits...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part11
Inextricably linked...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part10
Takes a lifetime and beyond to
heal...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part09
May they be found again...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part08
The new face of operations...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part07
The new world of work...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part06
Because tech is not an enemy but a
tool...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part05
What any mature person should be...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part04
Our children will still be paying
it...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part03
Because conservation of resources is
a lifestyle and a leadership goal...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part02
The number one leadership coach says
it well... "Trust only those who are transparent"
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02042022part01
"You may not be an expert on
the subject matter, but by the end of the meeting, you will be an expert on the
conversation."
That is why, PLEASE... When you wear a mask,
make sure that even as you talk, it doesn't slip down, so that YOUR NOSE IS
COVERED all the time... 
Even in the most difficult times, we
can trust that if we repent of our wrongdoings, and be obedient to the words of
the God who created us, He will teach us and guide us to good opportunities for
survival, to earn income, and to relate with others well; we can be confident
of this, and of His promise that He is our lifeline, our hotline, our future
and reward...
Twice or thrice a day, we clean our
teeth and mouth for proper oral hygiene; everyday too, may we also clean our
minds, hearts and souls for proper mental, emotional and spiritual hygiene...
Progress requires unlearning... Some things, while learning
better ones too... 
Ancient Queens...
#virtualescapeandlearn02032022part02
We escape, we explore...
#virtualescapeandlearn02032022part01
Meet the true karaoke master
Johns Hopkins
Bloomberg School of Public Health
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You're probably wondering, when will
the pandemic just end-emic already? Well, we can draw some lessons from the
"great influenza" of 1918.
The truth is, increased levels of
population immunity is how we'll get there, and everyone has a role to play:
get vaccinated and boosted if you can, and call for the equitable distribution
of vaccines.
A significant learn for our ultimate
weapon--our bodies...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part09
Hopefully, the conspiracy theorists
will be informed well...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part08
An "okay, tiyan" is always
good...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part07
Let us all stay safe and healthy...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part06
Breathe well...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part05
Half cold, half warm...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part04
May God bless Tonga...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part03
Searching for Achilles' heel...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part02
Someday, this will be a tourist
destination...
#scienceandhealthlearn02032022part01
Don't forget the basics...
#vocabularybuilder02032022part02
A new word... #vocabularybuilder02032022part01
The world in grains...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part10
From time to time, chill...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part09
Intelligence levelled up...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part08
A new structure...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part07
No wonder they dominate the most
successful list...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part06
Work smart...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part05
The ultimate learner...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part04
Taming the tongue...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part03
"Your words matter more than
you think."
Upgrading the foundation...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part02
Any time is a good time to learn
more...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02032022part01
May we realize that compared to a
miserable life of always striving to keep up with the world's standards, there
is a better life, one where we find rest, healing and deliverance, when we let
the Word be written in our hearts, and let it be the lamp to guide our way...
How we perceive what the world has
done to us, is how we treat it too... May ours be full of joy and love, wisdom
and understanding...
The Messiah declared their
woefulness...
Two centuries of belief in lies...
This is not new, but always, it is
not good news
And a thinker...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part08
To be properly protected...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part07
Way cheaper than home testing...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part06
When the whole is contained in its
smallest parts...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part05
The nature thereof...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part04
While we stay alert, we can live a
safer and healthier life...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part03
For eternal vigilance henceforth...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part02
Some minds and emotions need a
re-wire...
#healthandsciencelearn02022022part01
Don't be shy...
#vocabularybuilder02022022part05
Verb-o-meter...
#vocabularybuilder02022022part04
To be clear...
#vocabularybuilder02022022part03
Let's agree on this...
#vocabularybuilder02022022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder02022022part01
Thinking fast and well...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part07
Don't lose it...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part06
For worthy engagements...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part05
Once more, for humility...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part04
Lead good...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part03
On team building...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part02
It's lunchtime once again, and we
learn some more...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn02022022part01
Stay healthy and full of energy always... 
Speaking lies, giving false hopes
and empty promises, leads to death, not least of all, death of the soul... But
if we just trust and obey where our God leads us to, wherever that is, we know
that everything will work out for our good, simply because our good God has
good plans for us, and He is available for call and help 24/7...
Life is fraught with difficulties
and challenges.. But we have to keep going, we have to make it through... And
so, much as we would like to have a peaceful, blissful existence, we must also
be humble, teachable, and especially for our old ways of thinking and
doing--reformable and magnanimous too...
Lamyerda sa CNY...
Truth hurts, rebuke is painful, and
may cost us our lives... Yet obedience to the Word of our God will save our
souls, our posterity and legacy...
Tiyaga-tiyaga... A beautiful word I
heard, warms my heart, and never ceases to inspire me, when I visited the
great-Igorotak-grandfather's ancestral home province for a conference years
ago... Beats any pampaswerte, for in itself, it is a quitely powerful word
too...
A show of muscles, a weight thrown
around, an exposure of skin, a flood of flowery words, and even general
rudeness and nastiness--are but proclamations of insecurity... For the truly
confident person is secure in the knowledge that whatever happens, and in any
situation, he or she is in the right time and place, amply provided for, and
sufficiently made able by the God he or she trusts and puts faith in... May we all
have such confidence and peace...
#RoarAndRiseLikeAMajesticTigerBurningBright
Knowing the enemy is half the battle
won...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part06
Also, this is plain and
observable...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part05
Bon voyage...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part04
Humanity's scourge...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part03
There is no conspiracy or secret
here...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part02
Not like that danceable song...
#healthandsciencelearn01312022part01
Thirst quenchers...
Not entirely true...
#vocabularybuilder01312022part05
The popular ones...
#vocabularybuilder01312022part04
What we do...
#vocabularybuilder01312022part03
A few more...
#vocabularybuilder01312022part02
A new word...
#vocabularybuilder01312022part01
Humility is fundamental...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part06
Think about these things...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part05
Some input, to build character...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part04
Quantity for quality...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part03
Thankfulness and joy in the little
things...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part02
It's lunch time, and we learn
more...
#leadershipandmanagementlearn01312022part01
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