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I remember 2 years ago when Ate Belle (Ms Da Binsi) used to take pictures of the changing leaves , and I was a secret admirer of her photography skills as well as the color changes of certain maple leaves. I plan in doing that this year if given enough time. A new hobby, so to say.

hahaha once a varsity basketball player, always a varsity basketball player.

We are all limited in our abilities, with frailties in the emotional, the physical and the spiritual aspect. However, these limitations are but aspects of the earthly bond. You will see that when you entrust to the Lord Jesus Christ your plans, your longings, you will succeed in what you desire through His Grace.


Learn to understand that you cannot do it alone. Let Him work through you.

The pain that loss brings to you should not be kept nor should the sadness reign in your heart. Learn to release the pain to the Lord Jesus Christ--who has the power to save. You will see that a healthy and prayerful relationship with HIM can move the mountains in your life.


Walk daily with your LORD.

Just as the wickedness of the tongue can hurt others, so can the tongue of others hurt you. Put away with petty fightings and bring unto the pains to the Eternal King of Heaven Jesus Christ. Put away with minuscule bickering and quarrels and bridge yourself with others.

Love your brother as you would have him love you.

Do not take advantage of those who are helpless, nor are innocent , for remember this, the Lord is not blind nor deaf.

Be merciful.

Helping the weak, the frail, the helpless, and turning your ear to those who cannot support themselves brings mercy. For as much as you give mercy to those who are helpless, so will  you be given graces many times over by the King of Heaven. Bless so you may be blessed many times over.



The Lord is Good.

Throughout my high school experience, all classes were useful. Even the home economics elective that I took during my 3rd year in high school (which at the time seemed silly to my friends) is coming handy in the home/apartment.

Def. less than 100 mb. I'll send it to your email. Responded to the pvt message.

Just wanted to tell you that if I happen to hit LA in the near future, you're gonna have to teach me some of your basketball moves, Fr.
Insane moves btw!

Quote from: chicogon on August 22, 2010, 09:02:52 AM
I don't consider priestly duty a hobby; it's my life  Songwriting, FB, TB and so forth are hobbies... on my spare time 

aha! I stand corrected, mi Padre. Life , indeed!

Oi, did i send you the file of you playing basketball? hahaha!
I'll have to upload it on youtube and post it here when given enough time.

OT: How's LA ?

Quote from: Vistabel on June 27, 2010, 03:42:07 PM
i prefer coffee coz it has lesser stain than tea, and they said that the tea bag has certain amount of marrijuana  mixed on it which is dangerous for health.

pero, tea has good amounts of antioxidants that are good for health. I drink green tea (with honey) or English Black tea at times , however, is not as effective as a nice cup of black coffee. Tea is perfect after a nice long jog / cycle. Or before one goes to bed.

Quote from: chicogon on June 09, 2010, 02:46:37 AM
My poor attempt at songwriting is my favorite hobby, next is song blogging and webpage building. Daghan pa pero sa sunod napod na kabanata hehehehe... 

Fr. , it's apparent that songwriting and priestly duties are top in your list.

PS. I showed your songs to my parents and family in Tagbilaran. hahaha

Quote from: keih liwanag on June 09, 2010, 09:13:02 AM
- i write  blogs and articles that i submit to different magazines and broadsheets.
- surfing the net
- accept coordination services, i do weddings in my free time
- hubby-ing  haha just being with him
- playing or cuddling up with my daughter is the best hobby! hehe

Nice. Please come back to this website, Keih!

Quote from: keih liwanag on June 10, 2010, 12:33:30 PM
yes, shotgun. at our backyard before..used to aim at cans! haha

i also love paintball! 

A shotgun, Keih? Nice.

No one has come forward yet?

Coffee. If needed, then espresso, por favor.

Quote from: fdaray on August 21, 2010, 09:54:06 PM
No, I'm not. Superstitious is not anymore followed by the new generations. They are part of our colorful customs and traditions from our early colonizers.

That's exactly how I take some of the local superstitions in the Philippines, Mr. Daray. I take it all with a grain of salt, and am culturally sensitive to them. Tho i do not believe in them, i listen intently to the different kinds of superstitions, remedies etc as a form of oral folklore. A cultural experience, more so.

Some of these so called superstitions go back before Spanish colonial times--and hearing them reaffirms the region's notable animist / pagan past. Bringing to mind the saying, "the past comes to life".

The Debate

"Let me explain the problem science has with religion." The atheist professor of philosophy pauses before his class and then asks one of his new students to stand. "You're a Christian, aren't you, son?"

"Yes sir," the student says.

"So you believe in God?"

"Absolutely."

"Is God good?"

"Sure! God's good."

"Is God all-powerful? Can God do anything?"

"Yes."

"Are you good or evil?"

"The Bible says I'm evil."

The professor grins knowingly. "Aha! The Bible!" He considers for a moment, "Here's one for you. Let's say there's a sick person over here and you can cu re him. You can do it. Would you help him? Would you try?"

"Yes sir, I would."

"So you're good!"

"I wouldn't say that."

"But why not say that? You'd help a sick and maimed person if you could. Most of us would if we could. But God doesn't."

The student does not answer, so the professor continues.

"He doesn't, does he? My brother was a Christian who died of cancer, even though he prayed to Jesus to heal him. How is this Jesus good? Hmm m? Can you answer that one?"

The student remains silent.

"No, you can't, can you?" the professor says. He takes a sip of water from glass on his desk to give the student time to relax. "Let's start again, young fella. Is God good?"

"Er...yes," the student says.

"Is Satan good?"

The student doesn't hesitate on this one, "No."

"Then where does Satan come from?"

The student falters, "From God."

"That's right. God made Satan, didn't he? Tell me, son. Is there evil in this world?"

"Yes, sir."

"Evil's everywhere, isn't it? And God did make everything, correct?"

"Yes."

"So who created evil?" The professor continued, "If God created everything, then God created evil, since evil exists, and according to the principle that our works define who we are, then God is evil."

Again, the student has no answer.

"Is there sickness? Immorality? Hatred? Ugliness? All these terrible things, do they exist in this world?"

The student squirms on his feet. "Yes."

"So who created them?" The student does not answer again, so the professor repeats his question, "Who created them?"

There is still no answer. Suddenly the lecturer breaks away to pace in front of the classroom. The class is mesmerized.

"Tell me," he continues onto another student. "Do you believe in Jesus Christ, son?"

The student's voice betrays him and cracks. "Yes, professor, I do."

The old man stops pacing, "Science says you have five senses you use to identify and observe the world around you. Have you ever seen Jesus?"

"No sir. I've never seen Him."

"Have you ever felt your Jesus, tasted your Jesus or smelt your Jesus? Have you ever had any sensory perception of Jesus Christ, or God for that matter?"

"No, sir, I'm afraid I haven't."

"Yet you still believe in him?"

"Yes."

"According to the rules of empirical, testable, demonstrable protocol, science says your God doesn't exist. What do you say to that, son?"

"Nothing," the student replies. "I only have my faith."

"Yes, faith," the professor repeats. "And that is the problem science has with God. There is no evidence, only faith."

The student stands quietly for a moment, before asking a question of His own."Professor, is there such thing as heat?"

"Yes," the professor replies. "There's heat."

"And is there such a thing as cold?"

"Yes, son, there's cold too."

"No sir, there isn't."

The professor turns to face the student, obviously interested. The room suddenly becomes very quiet.

The student begins to explain... "You can have lots of heat, even more heat, super-heat, mega-heat, unlimited heat, white heat, a little heat or no heat, but we don't have anything called 'cold'. We can hit up to 458 degrees below zero, which is no heat, but we can't go any further after that. There is no such thing as cold; otherwise we would be able to go colder than the lowest -458 degrees."

"Every body or object is susceptible to study when it has or transmits energy, and heat is what makes a body or matter have or transmit energy. Absolute zero (-458 F) is the total absence of heat. You see, sir, cold is only a word we use to describe the absence of heat. We cannot measure cold. Heat we can measure in thermal units because heat is energy. Cold is not the opposite of heat, sir, just the absence of it."

Silence across the room . A pen drops somewhere in the classroom, sounding like a hammer.

"What about darkness, professor. Is there such a thing as darkness?"

"Yes," the professor replies without hesitation. "What is night if it isn't darkness?"

"You're wrong again, sir. Darkness is not something; it is the absence of something. You can have low light, normal light, bright light, flashing light, but if you have no light constantly you have nothing and its called darkness, isn't it? That's the meaning we use to define the word. In reality, darkness isn't. If it were, you would be able to make darkness darker, wouldn't you?"

The professor begins to smile at the student in front of him. This will be a good semester. "So what point are you making, young man?"

"Yes, professor. My point is, your philosophical premise is flawed to start with, and so your conclusion must also be flawed."

The professor's face cannot hide his surprise this time, "Flawed? Can you explain how?"

"You are working on the premise of duality," the student explains. "You argue that there is life and then there's death; a good God and a bad god. You are viewing the concept of God as something finite, something we can measure. Sir, science can't even explain a thought."

"It uses electricity and magnetism, but has never seen, much less fully understood either one. To view death as the opposite of life is to be ignorant of the fact that death cannot exist as a substantive thing. Death is not the opposite of life, just the absence of it. Now tell me, professor. Do you teach your students that they evolved from a monkey?"

"If you are referring to the natural evolutionary process, young man, yes, of course I do."

"Have you ever observed evolution with your own eyes, sir?"

The professor begins to shake his head , still smiling, as he realizes where the argument is going. A very good semester, indeed.

"Since no one has ever observed the process of evolution at work and cannot even prove that this process is an on-going endeavor, are you not teaching your opinion, sir? Are you now not a scientist, but a preacher?"

The class is in uproar. The student remains silent until the commotion has subsided.

"To continue the point you were making earlier to the other student, let me give you an example of what I mean." The student looks around the room, "Is there anyone in the class who has ever seen the professor's brain?"

The class breaks out into laughter.

"Is there anyone here who has ever heard the professor's brain, felt the professor's brain, touched or smelt the professor's brain? No one appears to have done so. So, according to the established rules of empirical, stable, demonstrable protocol, science says that you have no brain, with all due respect, sir. So if science says you have no brain, how can we trust your lectures, sir?"

Now the room is silent. The professor just stares at the student, his face unreadable. Finally, after what seems an eternity, the old man answers, "I guess you'll have to take them on faith."

"Now, you accept that there is faith, and, in fact, faith exists with life," the student continues, "Now, sir, is there such a thing as evil?"

Now uncertain, the professor responds, "Of course, there is. We see it everyday. It is in the daily example of man's inhumanity to man. It is in the multitude of crime and violence everywhere in the world. These manifestations are nothing else but evil."

To this the student replied, "Evil does not exist sir, or at least it does not exist unto itself. Evil is simply the absence of God. It is just like darkness and cold, a word that man has created to describe the absence of God. God did not create evil. Evil is the result of what happens when man does not have God's love present in his heart. It's like the cold that comes when there is no heat or the darkness that comes when there is no light."

The professor sat down.

Quote from: fdaray on August 22, 2010, 08:15:08 AM
Yes, believe many things we do not see. We believe in God, angels and devils.

You said it all, Mr. Daray.

What a powerful picture. It illustrates the desperation of man in times of loneliness--and looking towards that specific 'Home' wherever it is.

Sure do. My mother arranges our house via feng shui for aesthetics purposes. How one arranges furniture gives added depth and space to the room(s).

This is one of the great written pieces by Rizal. I'm going to resurface this again.

Hilarious.


NYC Subway gets Rick Roll'd

Quote from: benelynne on July 31, 2009, 02:58:47 PM
Istorya na lang ta'g iskandalo sa laing dapit aron libre ta mo-comment nga wala'y maligsan ug mopalag.

World's most beautiful' politician Fujikawa dodges scandal
Friday 31st July, 08:49 AM JST
Japan Today


Yuri Fujikawa from Flickr

AOMORI â€"Hachinohe City councilwoman Yuri Fujikawa, 29, who has been referred to by bloggers as being “too beautiful to be a politician” and who was voted “World’s Most Beautiful Politician” in an online survey held by Spanish newspaper 20 Minutos earlier this year, was caught on camera Thursday walking out of a business hotel in the morning with a 38-year-old Democratic party politician from Iwata, who was likely headed home to his wife and children.

The weekly magazines once before caught Fujikawa hopping into her ex-boyfriend’s BMW straight after work, and the politician was quoted in Sankei Sports as saying “He’s still a good friend, even now.”

When Fujikawa appeared at a movie screening in Hachinohe at the end of May this year, she was sporting a big sparkly ring on her left ring finger. On her blog, she posted, “There are rumors of some hot romance and an engagement...” but she denied her romantic involvement with anyone. 

Scandal rumors aside, Ms. Fujikawa is a beautiful lady.

Quote from: ytesski on May 30, 2008, 02:09:12 PM
Hi Peeps! You can post any pictures of anything from your backyard in this thread. It's interesting to see people's backyard. 

Most of you guys already know that I plant herbs and vegetables even though I only have 5 square meters garden.  The rest I plant them in pots or wine barrel.

So, the other things I have in my backyard are:





Aloevera! I started growing them in one pot and keep replanting the baby ones and share them to my family and friends.



Jade plants!



Ferns!

These are my plants that I seldom water for weeks and they still stay green. I call them Hardy Plants.

I have more plants like Maple, Redwood, Kawayan and more.

Amazing. Did you grow all those aloe vera plants yourself, sweety?

In any case, very impressive yardage.



Ours is 2 acres of grass and some maple trees, and a mini veggie/flower/rose garden to boot.

Quote from: vrglguapo on August 21, 2010, 08:12:59 PM
Im superstitious and i believe in feng shui and spirit and and ghost even though i haven't seen one.

oh how nice. So your house is arranged via Feng Shui mandates, Virgil?

Quote from: wolfpack823 on July 10, 2010, 12:28:08 AM
It is nice to know the background of the people we are talking here.

I regretted so much for not pursuing what I supposed to do. I took Master of Public Admistration at Adamson's University. I was not able to finish owing to the nature of my job. I worked with WB funded projects and my travels all over the Phillipines were very extensive. Now, I regretted that. The money was good but I lost the time and opportunities.

I studied criminal justice in the US, halted for some changes in personal affairs. Hopefully, I can finish it before the end of the year.

Ultimately, in the Law School next year,  if I my pocket allows me.

Good luck in law school, am sure you will do great. You sure do have quite the extensive Peritum Vitae.

The summer I graduated from Allegheny College, I decided to take a class in the summer prior to starting Medicine Proper.
haha, i have always been the hard-worker type; and decided to take a Sociology class at Rutgers University in Camden, New Jersey--just for fun.
The class introduced me to social analysis in the macroscopic viewpoint, as compared to my background in taking minor elective classes in Psychology in college. The foundations of sociology was : Fun. I enjoyed interacting with other students, most of whom were graduate students or law students taking a sociology class as prerequisites (The Sociology class i took was a graduate level socio class).

The class was easy, in my personal point of view. Exams were quite generous: Half of the grade was based on 50 MC questions, the other half was based on essay questions and open ended questions.

~~

I also took graduate internship course at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery in Cleveland , Ohio. This was part of my medical professional internship at the Cleveland Clinic which was co-sponsored and hosted by OCPM (Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine).
The internship introduced me to TMA techniques (total metatarsal amputation) , as well as surgical techniques in regards to diabetic foot care, and orthoscopic surgical techniques--which was done in the Cleveland Clinic's Surgical Stadium. The course also introduced us to different kinds of anesthetics used in surgery; and a brief introductory lesson on Medical Pharmacology by the attending Anesthesiologist and the Podiatric Surgeon(s) on the floor.




After which, I started medicine proper. It really did help in preparing me for medical school; additionally, the grad. sociology course was more fun than it was strenuous in regards to study. It allowed me to network with law students, graduate social services students as well as some nursing students whom i keep in contact with to this day. 

Quote from: Koddi Prudente on July 09, 2010, 10:56:30 PM
After an undergraduate course in Plant Protection I enrolled at the Asian Institute of Journalism for a Master's in Media Management and Diplomate in Journalism. Thesis na lay kulang. Giabtan og wala nay resources.

Rey, interesting background. Are you planning in finishing the thesis?

What courses did you take after undergraduate college, Rey?

hehe very interesting, Ang Sacristan.

Good read.

I am not, nor do I believe the superstitions in the Philippines. However, I was culturally sensitive when I was in the Philippines.

All the things they talked about: the use of the term 'pwera bujag', crossing over a burning bush once leaving a cemetary, etc.

I like to remain culturally sensitive despite not believing in said superstitions. Interesting kaayo.

When I was in Leyte , I overheard some family members talk about ghost stories and stories involving 'wakwaks', 'mananangal' etc. Tho i did not believe in these things, I refrained from stating my reluctance to believe in them. I remained quiet and listened to the stories to absorb the oral folklore.

Thanks for the additional information, Mr. Daray.

Quote from: mistyeyed on August 21, 2010, 05:51:57 PM
Hehe, remember in Mc do they have coke with icecream..sarap diba..

Wa jud ko ning adto sa mcdo when i was in Pinas this summer. Never knew they served coke w/ ice-cream.
Now i know tho.

Colombian black coffee w a scoop of french vanilla cream, and a bag of splenda.
Nice.

Forgive. Forgive those who trespass against you, as you will be forgiven for your own trespasses.


Beautiful Truth.

Continue to Love. Love so you will be Loved.

Rest in Peace Ms. Gersbach.

Quote from: hofelina on August 21, 2010, 04:18:07 AM
may i remind you that projects accomplished by arroyo was also vital in enriching herself. The budget is overblown so as to have ample allowance for her kik-kik. This is not a secret and it is upsetting that she got the nerves to show her face on every billboards to flaunt her accomplishments, ano kaba dyan , walang delicadeza?

This is very true, Manay. Unfortunately for our country, graft and corruption, is a sad reality. The very concept of vote buying itself, which is widely accepted by the masses, is shameful.

Thanks for your point of view.

PS. Kamusta naman ka?

That is a natural feeling, all feel that. We are all imperfect and thus the natural inclination of self conscious thought comes to mind. One has to break that.

Walk Daily with your Lord.

Dear Brother BBrav,

The following message that I posted referred to the importance of keeping Holy the relationship of Jesus Christ and oneself. It is clear that Jesus declares that He came not to abolish the law, which is in reference to Mosaic Law, but rather, was the completion and the sanctification of the Law. The Law of Moses , the very Law that Christ instructed Moses to teach as well as the following prophets to implement in the lives of the Jews is a spiritual guide. Spiritual observation of the Law is what I was referring to, since it bears to mind our own frailties and imperfect characteristics as sinners requiring grace and salvation--which comes through Christ.

Christ tells us in the verse in Matthew 5:17-19 that not a stroke will be removed until the heavens and the earth come to end. The Catholic Church as well as many conservative Christian theological schools of thought describes this as a constancy. Eternal everlasting. For the Law judges everyone accordingly to his or her own actions, and thus provides the basis for Christ in the role of the Judge. St. Paul's reference in Romans chapter 7, in my opinion, refers to the newly converted Jews to release themselves from the bondage of the law and into the faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. One has to take into consideration that Paul was one of the few Jews that wanted to preach not only to the gentiles but also to convert the Jews of Judea and Asia Minor to Christianity. The Jews were too concerned in the concept of lawful obedience that they did not observe the most crucial point of Christ's coming to the world---He was the Fulfillment of the Law.

There is the difference. The Law indicates our requirements, and puts to mind our limitations--as sinful beings and imperfect since the fall in Genesis.

Christ provides the basis of salvation and puts to mind that tho the Law is under His Feet, it must be taught, and it most not be changed. Since the law provides the basis of one's condemnation, Christ also provides the basis for one's salvation. The point here is spiritual observation of the Law as one builds strong relationship with Jesus Christ, who is the fulfillment of the Law.

Brother, When St. Paul referred to the neo-Christians being released from the Law, it refers to their salvation in Christ.
Christ is the Salvation, and the completion of the said limitations placed unto us by the Law. He does not say the Law is to be spiritually defunct, but rather, his ministry carries on the very core message of Christ's Gospel.


God Bless you and thank you for bringing your question.

Love,
Bran.

Quote from: dina jala on August 21, 2010, 04:17:11 PM
higher authorities must look into this case....or else!!! wa nay tourist mo-visit sa Bohol...

Indeed. A serious issue like this should have reached front pages in Bohol's newspapers and should be addressed by the governor himself. This issue must be addressed immediately.

The current DILG Provincial Director needs to look into this as well as coordinate a strategic planning with the DILG Regional Director in Cebu--since this is something that is being observed in Region 7 as a whole.

Let's hope that Chatto finally stamps out these kinds of cases in our island.

Quote from: way_paki on August 21, 2010, 10:51:28 AM
i start my day at 3:30 am. naanad na ko ug mata anang orasa, bisan pa ug dili ting trabaho..

Why so early, way_paki?

It was a blessing to meet Fr. Roel.

I always take into account the people that I meet in life, their personal philosophies and their attitude towards things. Fr. Roel is a person whom I connected to not only because of similarities in faith, but similarities in history--family, friends, and Bohol. Father Roel , from getting to know him, is a kind and soft hearted soul with loyalty to his friends and loved ones. His story of how he was visiting a good friend of his touched me to the core--and it reminded me of the necessity in keeping close with those whom you love: family, close friends.

The deeper message that he left with him, not by his words, but by his actions (because Fr. Roel is the type that leads by example and not just by talk--is this: To love continuously even when others do not.)

I met Fr. Roel, by God's Grace, in the beginning of August. I also met another priest, another Catholic priest (evangelist) from Spain during the wedding anniversary party of Mrs. Fiel Angeli Arao-Gabin. A two-fold message from God. Again, the same message was conveyed.

~~

Hoping to see you again soon, Fr. Roel. May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to bless you, guide you, and protect you. You are loved by many!



In Christ,
BranBran

YW, Bedo!

Blessings be with you bro~!

"But what about you?" Jesus asked. "Who do you say I am?" Peter answered, "You are the Christ."
Mark 8:29

Quote from: simplylee on July 15, 2010, 02:00:14 PM
dili gyod ko kuyawan kun mag-ampo kauban sa daghang tawo, ang pag ampo mao ang pagpakigsulti sa DIYOS!

AMEN.   

When you pray, you shouldn't really care what others think of you or react. Prayer is between you and God and in cases, leading a prayer session amongst people of similar faith.

The beauty of a prayerful faith is not being embarrassed or 'shut down' by opposition.

That's the beauty of Faith and a prayerful relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ.


Amen!

Quote from: way_paki on August 21, 2010, 09:26:49 AM
honestly, i'm not in favor of divorce. i believe in the sanctity of marriage. that's why, it's "till death do us part".. i would say, divorce must be the last option. (it's a case-to-case basis.)

This is an honorable point of view, Way_Paki. I respect that there are some people out there with the strength to talk/defend and share their views. There is , indeed, beauty in tradition and conservative view on the 'family'.

There is beauty in your post.

Quote from: Mulligan on August 21, 2010, 09:33:07 AM
If God is with us, who can be against us.

Very nice, Mulligan.


How about this:

The LORD is my light and my salvationâ€"
       whom shall I fear?
       The LORD is the stronghold of my lifeâ€"
       of whom shall I be afraid?
-Psalm 27:1

Rest in peace Mr. Cipriano Cermeno II.

To put to pen, madam pro mentioned how it was the duty of the said politician to remind the public of the efforts of said administration, and said posters were means of communication to the general populace. Madam contra refuted by mentioning political posters as nothing but propaganda--and did so with emotional clout. Pro was unaffected by contra's emotions. I couldn't help but observe their facial features during the discussion.

i love the descriptive locale, "right under the coconut tree." haha!

Of course, quite the variety.

Quote from: antonette on August 20, 2010, 07:01:31 PM

hadlok jd ang agianan padulong sa danao...daghan dw rebeldi didto dapita...
pero infairness very nice place ang danao.. we're planning to visit there again pero unya na if mapangitaan na ug pamaagi sa taga goberno ang security sa danao...

I drove to Danao this past July and had no problems, situations like these said should decrease if the provincial government sends sentries to patrol the high ways more actively. With increased law enforcement presence and enforcing of the law--then the incidences of robberies should decrease.

Best to travel in groups and be aware of the environment; evade stopping your vehicle for anyone in the highway--especially if they look suspicious.

Regards.

You first, Virgil.

In the pro side was an attractive female; in the contra was another attractive female.

In guise of drinking my strawberry frappuchino (w/ a shot of espresso) i was observing their conversation.

The contra was more emotional--the pro showed no emotional outbursts.
     

I raise this question again:



Are you the coffee type?

bad first, good next.

Quote from: kiamoy on April 10, 2008, 09:14:13 AM
Here is the situation:

characters: Anna, her sister Lucia and Lucia's Boyfriend Eric.. 

Lucia introduced Eric to Anna on a Sunday afternoon after their mom's burial.
On Tuesday, Lucia died.

Why?


(if you know the answer. uhmm put this smiley nalang ..and please.. don't give the explanation)

You never did give the explanation, Bem.

Marcos.

From my parents, from the Holy Bible, from Catholic Mass, from my little brothers, from my love.

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on July 18, 2010, 11:17:29 PM
Set your own path or follow the crowd?

Setting my own path, with God's Grace.

Action, Romance.

Because its required for proper cognition. This is discussed ad nauseam in med. psychiatry.

One cannot see a cell with one's own eyes (but via a microscope) but it exists.
One cannot see an atom (requires special tools): nor can one see an electron, neutron and proton but it exists.
     As its acceptance is the foundation of biology, chemistry, physics, life in general.

One cannot see the Immune System's MAC Complex in its microscopic form--yet it exists.

It depends on my schedule. Sometimes 4 am, sometimes 6 am. If lucky--then 8am.

Thank you for the added information about the Sta Cruz Arch construction, Ray.

I had the pleasure of walking up the stairs, taking pictures, and visiting the little 'swimming pool' close to the fish pond in the interior of Loon. I had the chance to visit my Auntie Judit's family (who are from Loon) during that time and was given a little tour around the place.

Loon is a beautiful municipality; its quaint and peaceful. A beautiful town, indeed.

hehe, pleasure is mine.

It was my first time to be in Tubigon this summer 2010 and from my first experience--loved the place. The port is growing (and provides a cheaper fare to Cebu-Leyte as compared to the price in Tagbilaran City!) and I see that it is still growing (in terms of customers and construction plans).

In regards to the navy, yes, i do hope to see Philippines' Coast Guard docking to Tubigon's port.

Quote from: statesville on August 06, 2010, 08:38:13 AM
Yes, it's free...
  for those who choose to follow the Lord.
  It's already paid by His blood on the cross
  He paid the ransom at Calvary, for whosoever will
     may come.

Good example, Statesville.

Just as God Loves us completely and totally,
so should we Love.

Does God compare His Love to material goods ?
Absolutely not.

So should Love be between man and woman.
It comes from within--the heart.
Material wealth cannot buy True Love.


Blessings!

Quote from: Vistabel on July 22, 2010, 03:12:53 AM
do you think love is free ?

Indeed it is free. Free to give and free to accept. However, society's attachments to the concept of love and the rituals in expressing it in certain civilizations--in the case of material precedents, are what leads to the 'cost' concept.

In its purity, Love is free.

Often.

Quote from: kan-ogong on August 17, 2010, 01:06:15 AM
Coke ug diabitis

he he, in this case, don't forget to take your glucophage / metformin / oral hypoglycemics.

Oven-fresh pandesal.

Quote from: mistyeyed on August 16, 2010, 11:48:46 PM
lami e pares sa coke is ice cream.

Coke and ice cream?

Quote from: lolongmendez on August 20, 2010, 06:11:36 PM
Think and Grow Rich
by: Napoleon Hill

Long,
How was this book?

Greetings Green!
Tho I'm not from Tubigon, I did happen to stop by Tubigon's port and marketplace during my visit to Bohol. Impressive place.
Seeing these pictures puts into perspective the development of Tubigon as a constant process.
That said, the kalamay of Tubigon rivals that of Jagna's.

Thanks for sharing these photos with us here in Tubag Bohol Dot Com.

Rey, I visited the site in Loon marked by a poster. I will post the picture of the area when I have time.

Thanks for the additional information as its much appreciated.

Lorenz.

You are most welcome, Mr. Daray.

Cheers to you and wishing you luck in your studies in computer science.

Ang pilosipya sang tagsakup kabubut-on paga affect sang banwahanon gid.

Quote from: fdaray on August 20, 2010, 06:14:32 PM
No course yet taken after college, but I'm planning to study Computer.  What I learn through hands on is not enough. I want to learn more.

Mr. Daray,

That is a good idea; I would suggest you take a basics course in C++ and Java. IMO provides a good foundation in understanding computer science.

Quote from: Vistabel on August 18, 2010, 10:46:21 PM

catholic would not be our dominant religion...
there would be no Spanish surnames...
there would be no empanada, relieno, lechon..........
we won't be the most westernized country in Asia....
Filipinos won't celebrate semana santa, misa de gallo, noche buena, and other traditions....
Filipinos would not be watching tele-serye. 

Correct. The cultural lexicons would depend on the hypothetical authority that would have taken control of the archipelago.
Per se, had the Sultunate of Sulu taken control, then the lexicons seen in present day Pilipinas would be similar to the ones seen in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei in regards to the Malay tongue (considering the similarity between the language spoken in Sulu to Bahasa Malay).
Or, perhaps it would have been included into a march larger muslim Malay state--that also remains a possibility.

With this, one also has to take into consideration that the Spaniards did bring with them urban social lifestyle as well as agrarian reforms in the form of haciendas that was positively linked to the unprecedented population boom as a result of increased agrarian output and urban planning. So since Spanish colonial changes are nullified in this hypothetical situation we are placed in--one has to understand that the Philippine Archipelago's population would remain minuscule (remain in the ranges of 400,000-500,000 persons--as was documented by the Spanish friars during the mid 16th century--as compared to the population of the Philippines 100 years after conquest--which reached almost 2 million via agricultural revolution techniques and urban and municipal planning.)



Lorenzo.

Quote from: www.tubagbohol.com on August 18, 2010, 07:47:42 AM
A man who broke into the Turkish embassy in the Israeli city of Tel Aviv has been arrested and taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.

The man had taken two hostages but they were later freed. Officials said he was shot by embassy security guards.

Israel's foreign ministry identified the man as a Palestinian who stormed the UK embassy in Tel Aviv in 2006.

There are reports that the man, named as Nadim Injaz from the West Bank, was demanding asylum in Turkey.

Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said the situation at the embassy was under control and all staff were safe. - BBC

The suspect has a history of criminal activity and is still on the loose? C'mon.

Hello Aleth Hazel!

MOSBY'S: Surgical Anatomy.

KAPLAN: Internal Medicine Board Review

Surgeons Don't Cry
by: Ting Tiongco,MD

Quote from: Fiel Angeli AraoaraoGabin on June 13, 2007, 05:13:41 PM
Defining Beauty with a Purpose



Her secret in school: “Intelligence plus diligence wrapped in prayers.”

This is an example of intelligence and beauty perfected by the humble Trust in God.

College: (Allegheny College, Pennsylvania USA)

Molecular Biology (Bachelor of Science)

History (Bachelor of Arts)

As an Allegheny College Trustees Scholar, was assigned to biology research with my biology adviser: coring, atomic spectroscopy, cellular lab data tech etc. Assigned a state-funded grant in $20,000 in molecular paleolimnology research with Dr. M. Ostrofski
~~

Post-Grad instruction in Medical Physiology and Anatomy (Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine & Rutgers University College of Health Sciences)

~~

M.D-Ph.D student
-Currently on my 3rd year of my Medical Training
-Working on a Ph.D on Medical Epidemiology

~~

Took a brief 2 month lecture on medical anatomy--and was a student lab instructor for the Medical Anatomy Lab in Medical School.
(Fun times)

Amazing and honorable vitae. One who has such a strong background in medical instruction as well in the practice of medicine.

Please join us in our Medical Lecture and Discussions, Dr. Vanessa!

We are pleased and honored to have you as a member in Tubag Bohol Dot Com.



Best,
Bran Lorenzo

Quote from: Vistabel on August 16, 2010, 01:25:02 AM
What if the Philippines were never colonized ?

Good question.

It could have been sinified by the Chinese, since the Ming court represented by Zheng He did make trips in around the region and the close proximity of Maharlika (Pilipinas) to Zhong Guo (China) would have led to fortuitous Chinese colonization of the islands, the same seen in Formosa (Taiwan).



But in regards to colonialism as a whole (European and Asian),--we also have to take into consideration that the Philippine Archipelago was not a unified kingdom, but rather a loose band of rajanates, princedoms that were at war with one another till the advent of the Spanish colonial forces. Had foreign intrusion been nullified, I assume that the princely states of the archipelago would have united under one banner via military subjegation of the weaker states by a larger kingdom within the archipelago. Much to likes seen in insular Sumatra and Java where the warring city states and rajanates battled for control of the kingdom, leading to the rise of large empires as in the case of Sri Vijaya, Majapahit. Or in similar cases, the rise of kingdoms such as Ayothaya, Phitsanulok, Chiang Mai in the region of present day Thailand. But in regards to the possibility of an indigenous super-force that could have possibly conquered the entire Philippine Archipelago, i would say that the Sultanate of Sulu would have been capable. It  was a predominant force in the region until Pax Hispanica changed the native political demographics forever.

There are many possible sub-questions, sub topics etc to this rather interesting (general) discussion question.

I await to contribute further.


Lorenzo.

Quote from: chicogon on August 12, 2010, 12:58:47 PM
Welcome to Tubag Bohol Doc... we still got a lot of friendly people here!!! 

We certainly do, Pops. The multitude of readers that are waiting to take part.

Welcome to the forum, Dr. Vanessa Evardone-Astilero!

Tubag Bohol Dot Com welcomes you to this site. Good to see you in our forum and joining our ranks in this creative mind of a forum. Please feel comfortable in this site--and if you have ever any questions or any requests--just let me know.



Truly,
Bran Lorenzo

Quote from: vje on July 24, 2010, 03:18:24 PM
'flight of ideas'(!!!)--that's my random thought.

lol. i love your style. Anyways, welcome to Tubag Bohol Dot Com!

Old books, and science journals. With all these old science journals piling in my library--i'd have enough to start an annex for my personal library.

Quote from: philippines on July 15, 2010, 11:15:21 AM
Do You Keep Pictures of Your Loved Ones In Your Wallet?

Yes I do. Of my parents , my siblings.

bravissimo!

the jealous lady type?

Sweet. I've grown quite fond of Asin's songs---good to read this.

Quote from: leah_marie on August 20, 2010, 01:19:40 PM
mao jud...

Leah, perhaps the country should try the South African policy of Ubuntu?

This topic was discussed ad nauseam in a Starbucks cafe in SM Cebu...
Listening to the two sides was rather interesting.

from: http://www.christian-faith.com/testimonies/dorrie-powerofgod.html



My life began somewhat normal. I stress the somewhat. I was born into a great family with two loving parents. But of course from day one there were problems. My mother was still legally married to her ex husband, the father of my older brother. It was his last name that they put on my birth certificate, and only the year I turned 16 was it changed. It was a hassle, but nothing is ever easy. When I was two years old my parents finally got married. My mother was pregnant with my younger brother at the time, but she still looked beautiful in her dress. The whole wedding was beautiful, but that is all I remember of it. My mother also had a brain tumor. She was in and out of hospitals as my brother and I were growing up. We moved a lot in our early years, until we found this great house and in a great neighborhood. I loved it there. It was a beautiful house in walking distance from the water. We lived there for a few years. My mom had grown quite sick in those two years. One night, my father had a few friends over. They were in the garage having some beer and just hanging out. My mother had a seizure. She locked my brother and I in her room, and wrecked the house. She threw furniture and other things out the windows just basically ruined the house. She threw herself into the walls until she was all bruised and battered. Then she called the police and blamed it on my father. They arrested him, but the next day my grandma bailed him out. They did not quite believe my mother's story. He stayed with my grandparents because he had nowhere else to go. A few days later, my mother dropped off my brother, and the day after that, she dropped me off. My mother moved in with her mother, unable to take care of herself.

Of course my little brother and I had no idea what was going on. We were only four and six years old at the time. We just thought it was a small visit with our grandparents. But that small visit turned to weeks, to months. Finally I had to switched elementary schools. It was then that I finally realized exactly what was going on.

Those months after the split were brutal on me. I lost my mother, my friends, my life, all at the same time. I used to sit up and cry for hours on end for my mother. I had no contact with her. I could not tell her I loved her, and how much I missed her. She locked herself in her bedroom, and when she was not there, she was in the hospital, or a mental clinic.

My father brought me to counseling to discuss my feelings of hurt and abandonment. I remember writing stories about my mother and us all as a happy family, and drawing pictures and paintings of her. The counseling helped a lot, my father said, but I don't really remember it, but I will just take his word for it. My father is a great guy, but we were never really close. We talk, and when we do we get along, but we are not as tight as my brother and him are, but that is understandable. Sometimes I wish we were, but that is ok.

My grandmother and I are very close and have been for a long time. She is the motherly figure my brother and I grew up with. I want to emulate her when I get older. She is a great person, and a great friend. I am glad that God brought us to live here. Although we do get into many arguments because of the age gap, I love her and am thankful for her every day.

Now all through elementary school and middle school I experianced the problems the loss of my mother in my life occured. I turned to food as comfort. Whenever I was sad, angry, anything, I would eat. I became a pretty big child and was picked on at school because of it. I became depressed and antisocial because of it. Everyday it was a new joke at my expense. I did not have fun going to school, but until about 7th grade, I pulled very good grades. I wanted the praise of my parents, but I did not get it. I even made National Honor Society, but I hardly got any praise. Just a good job would have been great. Finally I decided that working my butt off to get good grades was not anything unless I got praise for it, so I stopped trying and became a big slacker.

In the eighth grade, a few friends and I created a singing group. We were doing pretty well, so we signed ourselves up for the talent show our school was putting on. Well, a week before the show, one of the girls who was my very best friend decided she did not want to be in the group anymore. It was like a dagger to my heart. I took it as if she did not want to be my friend anymore either. The week of my 14th birthday she layed this on the other girl (who soon became my best friend) and I. I didn't think it was fair. I became very depressed, thinking it was something I did and that's why she did not want to sing with us anymore. Plus it was and still is a dream of mine to earn success in the music industry, so I second-guessed that as well. I drastically lost and gained weight, and my grades plummetted a lot. I was also completely atheist. If there was a God, why would he let all this happen to me?, I used to think. This went on until I reached High School.

In my freshman year, I really could care less about anything. I cut classes, experimented with a lot of different things. I just plain did not care. When I got caught doing things, I would lie to get myself out of it. I slept in classes and did not care about myself or anyone around me. In fact, I just plain hated the world. By the end of my freshman year, my best friend and I were no longer friends because of my attitude towards things in the world.

In the summer going into my sophomore year, I began to cut myself to get rid of my anguish. Moreover, my brother broke his leg. I grew away from a lot things, and became very close with my brother. I began to feel a little better about myself because I knew my brother loved me and he wanted my company. But still, I cut my arm. I could not stop it. I had and still have trouble discussing my problems, and I really had no one close to me to talk to. My brother was only 13, he would not understand what I was going through. I turned to Wicca. I let Satan control me. I grew deeper into the dark side, and was there when my sophomore year began.

In the beginning of the year, I became friends with two Christians and began to like this nonchristian guy a lot. In order to hang out with him, I decided to take up this girl's offer to go to her Youth Group, although I did not believe in her God. I hung out with the guy, and her, but not really anyone else. The people there had something I did not have, and I did not want it at the time either. I never felt secure there, but for some reason, every week I was there.

My life was growing harder and harder to handle. Satan's reigns on me held strong. Everytime I was upset, I would get high or drunk or cut. I was having a harder and harder time getting up in the morning. Finally on March 2, 2001, I could not handle it anymore. I knew I could not live like this anymore. I did not want to live. I thought I would take my paxil and overdose, just so I wouldn't have to live another day. Before I did, however, I knew I had to say goodbye to some people, so I went online to write an email. I didn't think it would be nice to commit suicide and not say goodbye. I began talking with this guy from the teen club. He asked a question on a touchy subject of mine. He asked if I was going to go to heaven or hell. I said hell. He asked if I wanted to go to heaven, and I said yes. Who would want the eternity of torture over the spendidness of heaven? Well, then why don't you change, he asked me. I told him that I didn't think I could. He then typed out John 3:16 to me. I read it and reread it. Something happened to me. I wanted to be Christian. The next thing I knew I was upstairs at the bookcase getting out the old dusty bible. I brought it back down to the computer. By the end of the night, I asked Jesus into my heart, and He entered it.

My life has gotten better and better throughout the past 4 months. It was hard at first to shake off the grip of Satan, but it was worth it. With God in my life I can do anything, and He can do anything through me. I have given my life to him and all I want now is to please him. I finally have the purpose I had been searching for for 16 years. It is a great feeling! I just have one thing to thing to leave you with. God fills the empty spot in the heart. I tried to fill it with Satan's darkness and drugs and alcohol, but only God filled it. Life is worth living now that I have God in it.

In His love forever,

Dorrie