I can still remember my beloved father although he has gone five years ago due to Pulmonary disease. My father was a farmer and he has finished first year high school only. He was not able to continue studying because of financial contraints. But he was so industrious to the extent that he was the only one who toil our parcel of land inherited from him, 12 hcectres more or less, something that make me proud of him.
Despite of his low education, I learned a lot of things from him. One of these is to be thrifty at all times. I remember him always telling me, save a penny for rainy days, which he explains the importance of setting aside from daily income even a single centavo for savings, which in effect would help me during emergency situation.
I did his advised up to now especially I have already my own family. And there was one time where my son was hospitalized. Its better we deposited a little savings in the bank which my wife and I had been used for hospital expenses.
Advices and virtues taught by our parents are like a map, something that will guide children the right path in life. I hope and pray that the soul of my father is now in heaven…
Last Saturday dated February 16, 2008, I watched the noontime coverage of the ongoing investigation of the Senate on the ZTE NBN scandal which come out when the whistle blower Jun Lozada breaks the silence, and come to the open. Along the line of questioning, it reaches to a point where Lozada has told the committee about the statement of Romulo Neri calling the President as ” Evil”. He continued to explain that statement saying that the NEDA secretary accused the President as the source of corruption in the government.
I took a depth breath, that if the claimed of Lozada is true, how come our elected leader has done so much pain in this country to whom we hope for the most. On the other hand, as Secretary Neri has answered the questions of media personalities about that allegations, he simply reply” I know Lozada as a true person, but I dont remember saying such thing to him”. I realized such answer as safer one not to admit the truth, and at the same time not denying it. What makes a person evil is a conviction of evil desires brought about by pride and greed. I know that people involved in this evil driven transaction on ZTE are rich people. Influential, powerful, professional, people that almost owned all fortune in life. And yet, despite these blessings and fortune they have, they still wanted to get and earn more? I cannot understand the greediness these people have.
I am happy with the newspaper headlines for today, that the Senate will present new witness soonest time possible the one who knows more, than that what Lozada knows about the deal. May this witness will be the one who can validate the statement of Lozada and finally brings the culprit into justice. Mabuhay po kayo!!!!
We can see from our television today different advertisements purportedly informing the public about their products. Like for example rexona, a certain deodorant which promises that once you use such it, it won’t let you down. There is also this master eskinol which promptly advertised as saying, ” Sekreto ng mga gwapo”. All of these products are endorsed with a promising external transfiguration.
However, last Sunday the gospel talks about the transfiguration of Chirst. His clothes shone as whiter as the sunlight. Then, Moses and Elias the prophet,appeared with Christ and suddenly the voice from heaven has been heard” This is my beloved son, listen to him”. The appearance of Moses implies that Chirst is the fulfilment of the law, and Elias apperance likewise connotes the fulfillment of the prophecy.
There are two essential things we can reflect on the transfiguration from our Lord. First is his transfiguration gives us an example of the conversion of our hearts, by doing and following the teachings of Christ. To live the life in accordance with Christ means we will put in our thoughts, words and deeds all of those virtues like simplicity, humility and giving to the needy. These are supposed to be our Christian obligation imitating Christ’s example. Second is the obedience of Christ. He knows first and foremost the agony he may experience in the cross. And yet he did not hesitate to accept it, in order for us to inherit the kingdom of God.
Therefore, let us make ourselves an agent of Christ Love, by way of conversion and internal transfiguration of ourselves from good to best. Godbless…………………………..
One of the passages of the proverbs of King Solomon, it says that ” Teach the child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” This passage is of great importance among parents to be responsible on guiding the child good virtues at all times. The best way to do this standard, is for parents to set themselves as an example on doing good always. In this way, children can easily imitate good virtues which in effect will help them live life as it meant to be.
The problem of parents sometimes is they will set policies and standards in the household for their children to abide, and yet they parents are the ones who violate it also. In effect, children will only get confused and even be adamant with their parents. We need to take note that the family is the basic foundation of our society. So that the breakdown of family, will affect the society as a vital part of it. Therefore, there is a need to establish harmony within the family in which it is the parents who will take initiative to be responsible and live by example to their children……………………………..
One of the widely accepted principle is ” The truth shall set us Free” This notion is categorically the basis whereby we are compelled to tell the truth at all times, everyday on our lives. Our Christian belief will also tells us that telling the truth is tantamount on believing and living with the gospel of Christ.
But on the ordeal of Mr. Jun Lozada, the star witness of ZTE NBN scandal, on the alledged over pricing of this project, he may say that telling the truth will not set him free but will result to death threat with him and that of his immediate family members. His knowledge on this transaction will be vital on the Senate investigation to ferret out the truth, on the corruption and kickbacks of high ranking officials.
Needless to say, but telling the truth especially when the ones who will be affected on telling it is those in power is of great danger. It will put somebody on big trouble by doing so. I know that Mr. Lozada knows its consequence, but he did not hesitate to tell the public what he knows about it, in order to live by the truth even if it means to put his life on the line. Lastly, he is a modern hero, for me.
The celebration of Valentines day is the time where lovers, couples and family and friends usually can unite to one another. Common expression on this momentous occasion is giving flowers and expensive chocolates, purposely to express the love and affection to the one being cherish the most. But the center of this celebration falls on the very foundation why valentines is celebrated, and that is love.
The term love has somewhat lost its fragrance and importance presently. The concrete definition of love is manifested in the letter of Paul to the Corinthians which defines love as kind, humble, pure and without any blemish of sinful desires. Nowadays, we can seldom find these virtues among mankind. For it is always the ingredients of using the term love to advance personal interests and gains. Many lovers whose relationship resulted to naught for after sexual satisfaction, the love that claimed to be felt gradually vanished. And it is validated based on the record of abortion through out the world where percentage is on high level.
In the bureaucratic set up, we can hear the term love being used especially during campaign period where almost all politicos will promise to address the necessities of the public once elected to public office. There are those plastikan kind of politician, who will even cry out loud in front of the general public just to persuade them the clean intention he or she feels. But in the end, once their pambobola will succeed, they will only use their power for their own benefits.
As we leave this memorable celebration of Valentines Day, may we reminded that love is sacrifice. And the purpose of love is in service to others, giving to the needy, and even die for the one we love. May this celebration will bring us a reflection to love another including even those unlovable ones. Happy Valentines!!!!!
Politics is an art of a good governance, through politics, people are given the freedom to choose their leaders to govern the society. Therefore, the essence of politics is good. But how does it differ from politician? The point is it is the politician who makes politics dirty. The primary function of elected leader is suppose to be for the welfare of all constituents, not to satisfy their own interests. Sadly, most of the leaders deviates from what is expected from them. Instead, they only perpetuate their selfish motive and have forgotten their functions and responsibilities as officials. That is the big difference ladies and gentlemen……….
It is said that the world is enough for everybody’s need, but the world is not enough for someone’s greed. What is greed anyway?In my own view, greediness started from the view point of selfishness. Once a person does not know how to share to others, then it is in there, will spring up selfish desire. If we will try to reflect the beauty of God’s creation, we can say that everything is made for mankind to live life on earth to the fullest. Our nature is enough for every human beings to use it, develop and live for it according to the plans of a supreme being. And yet, despite of all the goodness of this universe, many are seems to be deprived of basic necessities of life. And yet others, are full of riches and fortune so to say, that seems to be more than what they need in order to survive. Why on earth these things are happening? all of this is because of greediness. And this is also what is happening in our countr, the greediness of those in power is the primary reason why many Filipinos are suffering from poverty.
On the other hand, I salute and admire to the highest level of admiration possible the courageous manifestation of Jun Lozada on the purported anomaly in ZTE scandal. I know that at first, he has this fear to lose his career, to put his family in danger, and even to put his life on the line. But he took the risk so to break the bondage of tyranny and corruption happens in our present administration. Nowadays, we can seldom find a person like that of Jun Lozada who is ready to sacrifice even those precious things of his life for the sake of the Filipino people. After all, if only he opted to keep silent and go away, he can do that, being a CEO of Philippine Forest Corporation. And maybe he has a lot of opportunity to do so. But he chooses to come home, and speak up what he knows about the deal. He decided to do it not for his own fortune, but for his fellow Filipinos. To Jun Lozada, mabuhay po kayo sir!!!!!!
The Catholic church has started the commencement of Lenten Season which started with an Ash Wednesday. During this event, the priest or layman will put a mark of the cross in the forehead and will say ” Repent and believe the Gospel”. This reminds us that during this season, we are given the opportunity to reflect on ourselves whether we are following the teachings of Christ. As Christians, we are supposed to be a messenger of Christ by doing his Will at all times.
It is sad to note that in our country as a highly Christian dominated nation, many among our fellowmen have experienced different agonies and pains. Prostitution, criminalities, graft and corruption are among those issues we can see in our society. Let us bear in mind, that we mean for one another. As provided in the gospel, we as Christians must be generous enough to give those in need, to partake the agonies and pains of others and to do something so to help them feel that they are not alone.
As we continue to celebrate the Lenten Season, may we can live to the example of Christ who offers his life to save all mankind from sinfulness.
The appearance of the controversial witness on ZTE scandal appears today in the person of Jun Lozada. He is holding the capacity as chairperson of Philippine Forest Corporation. The Senate Blue Ribbon committee has issued warrant of his arrest on the ground of his alledged full knowledge about the deal. However, right after Mr. Lozada has arrived at NAIA, a group of men in uniform has abducted him and bring him to Laguna, based on what he revealed on the media. Fortunately, he requested to bring him instead to De La Salle school hoping to stay among the nuns and priests before he will face the invitation of Senate to him. Upon inquiries from the media during press conference, he shed tears on revealing the death threats on his life. He reiterates likewise, his refusal at first to witness in the Senate, for he knows big personalities in the government who are involved in the deal.
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee has charged the abduction of Lozada as an act of kidnapping on the part of the police doing the job. But the latter has reason out that what the PNP did was just a safe keeping after the the lawyer and brother of Mr. Lozada requested security as protection against the death threats on him.
What is happening in this country? It seems that the whole bureaucracy is wrapped of unexplainable mysteries as to their performance in running the government. May the appearance of Lozada, will once and for all, end up the issue on ZTE and persecute those behind this anomalous transaction. So that our government officials can focus more on how to move forward towards lasting progress for all Filipinos. May God Bless Us!!!!!!