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Quote from: janjan on June 05, 2010, 12:00:56 PM
ok lang doc lorenz

It's been a while , good to hear you are fine. How is your son?

Bran lang ha.

I agree, Jan, maay pood ilang mensahe sa song. Very positive and uplifting baya.


Offtopic: how are you, Jan?

"Always, Sir, set a high value on spontaneous kindness. he whose inclination prompts him to cultivate your friendship of his own accord, will love you more than one whom you have been at pains to attach to you."
- Samuel Johnston (1709 - 1784) British lexicographer.

"Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow.
Don't walk behind me, I may not lead.
Walk beside me and be my friend."

Quote from: hazel on July 07, 2007, 05:04:06 PM
True friendship is about putting your feet up and knowing that someone is there to bail you out when the world might walk out on you. Besides, as a support system in today's hectic world, friends are the most reliable sources for social, intellectual and creative stimulations.

In the present fast pace age of nuclear families where people have little time to spend with each other, friends have become indispensable. Then there are times when we find it tough to discuss matters with our family members or even with our spouse, it is on occasions such as these that friends come to our support. They guide us and become our pillar of strength when we need them most. And the best part is we don't really need to put things in words when communicating issues to our best friends. Most often friends understand us, just by looking at us or hearing our voice. This heart-to-heart bonding is what makes friendship so exclusive, setting it apart from all other relationships.

However strong a relationship maybe, it constantly needs to be nurtured with love and care. We must therefore never lose an opportunity to express our feelings and the warmth we may be experiencing for our friends. We may do this by sending flowers, a heartfelt card or a thoughtful gift. We may also do this by being together with a friend in times of joy or sorrow. The idea is to keep expressing our unconditional love and support to our dearest friend let the friendship evolve.

This is very true. Nurture is essential to the continuity of a healthy friendship and mutual understanding.

How are you now, Aleth? I miss you.

Quote from: chicogon on June 04, 2010, 02:47:39 AM


A 15-song CD debut album by Romeo Mascariñas to be release soon in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Date and venue to be announced soon.

Link source:  http://bigbangcd.blogspot.com/2010/05/big-bang-project.html

Photo gallery: http://bigbangcd.blogspot.com/2010/05/photo-gallery.html

Father, gusto ko mo palit ha. Reserve me one.

The Piano Version of the Worship Song:


Mighty to save piano cover

Quote from: hofelina on June 03, 2010, 03:12:37 PM
The Bottom Line   

There is really only one question of absolute significance in life: Are we going to be saved? Salvation is the bottom line. 

Amen, Manay Tess.

Another beautiful rendition:


Mighty to save - Hillsong Acoustic

Lord, it is in suffering that we are purified.
So let us suffer and be purified.

Lord, it is in dying that we are born into eternal life.
May our deaths be filled with holiness

Lord, it is in loving that one is loved,
let us love and learn to love those whom hate us

Lord, it is in forgiving that we are forgiven,
Let us learn to forgive.

Ave Maria


Schubert - Ave Maria (Opera)


Ave Maria, gratia plena
Dominus tecum benedicta tu in mulieribus
Et benedictus fructus ventris tuis Jesus
Sancta Maria, Sancta Maria, Maria
Ora pro nobis
Nobis peccatoribus
Nunc et in hora, in hora mortis nostrae
Amen. Amen.

Lord God,

Let our prayers be heard unto your throne and ask that your whispers be made louder
so that those who are called may hear,
so that those who have weaknesses may put away their fears and trust in you.,
and to lead by example,
as did your son, Padre Pio, whom answered the call,
may you be glorified and that may there be many more men who answer the calling.

Strengthen, guard, and protect them, Father.
That many more answer the calling,
many more to fill your most Holy Place within Your Church.


In Christ Jesus Lord's Name,
Amen.

Franciscan resting, while in Pilgrimage to the Holy Land.

Such wonderful faith...

I am very awed and find inspiration in the lives of Franciscan monks,...
What a simple and beautiful life they lead.
Selfless Love.

Are you fond of wine?

Especially when one is hypoglycemic. 

Tito Ben,


It's good to hear that you are back home in Cebu, Philippines and that your transition back to the country has been soft and well-founded. I trust that all is well and that your daily routine will be most pleasant there in Cebu. I myself am excited to be returning back to the Philippines for vacation this coming July. I will be taking a month break before beginning and starting another non-stop rotation in Chicago, Illinois. I will be making rounds in Cebu, Bohol and would love to meet with you for coffee and talks.

Send my regards to your family. Good to hear from you again, Tito Ben.



Best Regards,
Bran

Quote from: taga tigbao on June 04, 2010, 02:32:37 PM
Sakto ka Bro, he is a Waray, I think Eastern Samar if Im not mistaken.

Waray diay siya. That explains his fierce commitment .

Isug jamo raba ning Waray.

Padre Pio - Celebrates the Eucharist


So beautiful...

Jesus, I Trust in You


-St. Padre Pio.

St. Silvan, Martyr Priest of Christ, Pray for Us.


~~






He was a Misisonary Priest who spread the faith in present-day Croatia.
He was martyred in the 4th Century AD. He is an Incorruptable Saint--for almost 2 thousand years, he has not decomposed at all. The present location where his body is laid to rest is in St. Blaise's Cathedral in Croatia. He was buried by Christian converts and when later exumed, his body was well preserved. Croatia remains a Catholic Nation. To this very day.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the World,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Virgin Immaculate, pray for us.
St. Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us.
Beloved of God, pray for us.
Imitator of Jesus Christ, pray for us.
Good shepherd of the people, pray for us.
Model for priests, pray for us.
Light of the Church, pray for us.
Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.
Faithful son of St. Francis, pray for us.
Marked with the stigmata of Jesus, pray for us.
Patient in suffering, pray for us.
Helper of the dying, pray for us.
Director of souls, pray for us.
Heart of gold, pray for us.
Apostle of mercy, pray for us.
Worker of miracles, pray for us.
Consoler of the afflicted, pray for us.
Lover of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
Helper of souls in doubt and darkness, pray for us.
Comforter of the sick, pray for us.
Example of humility, pray for us.
Source of wisdom, pray for us.
Mirror of the divine life, pray for us.
Lover of Jesus Crucified,
Resigned to the will of God, pray for us.
Doing good upon earth, pray for us.
Filled with the spirit of self-sacrifice, pray for us.
Our help and hope in all our needs, pray for us.
Vessel of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
Leading us to Christ, pray for us.
Our spiritual father and advocate, pray for us.
Crowned with glory in Heaven, pray for us.


God our Father,  You helped St. Pio to reflect the
image of Christ through a life of charity and self-sacrifice.
May we follow your Son by walking in the footsteps of
St. Pio of Pietrelcina and by imitating his selfless love.
Amen

It fascinates me and amazes me, as a man of science, and one who studies histology and microbiology in medicine, we are taught and we literally study (via taking tissue samples for cellular analysis via light and electron microscopy) the cellular components and the process of decay.

The body is built to last for only a while, and will decompose, by natural way of autolysis, after death. Autolysis is when the cells of the body will break down because of protein collapse and with that, the release of enzymes within specific cells that will in turn digest the entire body, from tissues to proteins to cartilage, to muscle, and even hair. This is the way of nature.

If the body is not embalmed within literally 1 day of death, the body will start decompositional decay, and the body will start to bloat and the process of autolysis occurs after that. Within 1-2 weeks, there will be nothing left but melting flesh and by 1 month, the body is unrecognizable as soft tissue is molten. By 6months to 1 year, there will be nothing left but bone and some particulates such as hair.

If a body is elmbalmed, then it can hold back decomposition for no more than 3-5 years, after that, it will also decompose. As formalin has a specific half life and will itself undergoe chemical decay.

However, the body of Father Pio, has not even at all decomposed. He has no signs of fungal growth in the face, no tissue loss, and has retained structural stability even after 30+ years of being dead. His body has literally defied the natural way of death. How is this when he was not even embalmed?


Amazing.


It is truly amazing how the LORD, in his WISDOM and GLORY defies the very laws that he has written in nature. As if to tell us that He is above the LAW, since HE did overcome the law through the coming of His Son, Christ Jesus.

Padre Pio has always told us in life, "Believe in God, Pray, and alway pray, for he listens always...."

And in death, he reminds us that the LORD is indeed always...always...in CONTROL.

Quote from: taga tigbao on June 04, 2010, 01:29:45 PM
Thnak you Bro. Sometimes when I am busy and exhausted I forget to say my prayers. I hope with the end of the season (audit) I can devote more time again in prayers. Thank you  Bro. God Bless you too, your lucky woman and your relationship.

To God Be The GLORY, bro....
Because we are all only by HIS grace...and HIS grace alone...





Stay Loving, Brod Vince. For sure, Love Will Abide in You.

As of late:


Pastilla De Leche, Bacolod-style.

I wrote this poem in my journal in October 2004, when I started volunteering at Wesbury United Methodist Home Health Care Center. A nursing home for the aged.

Part of the duties as a collegiate volunteer was a daily round to talk to tome of the residents, many of whom were widows, widowers, or forgotten by their family and loved ones.

There was a man who I did have the honor of getting to know, his name was Charlie. A man in his 80s.

Though he was aged, his memory was strong: the conversations we had was multifaceted. From his experience in World War II (Pacific Theater), to his children, wife, loved ones, former loves, farming days, life in Ohio, growing up during the great depression, and to the current era.

It was therapy for him to be heard. And it was enlightening for me to listen and listen and have a 'peak' into his life.

He passed away a couple of months later. But he is not forgotten, for his life story is etched in my book, and in my mind.

And I am now sharing it with you all.

Charles, who is no more, lives on through a poem, and his former love did not leave him. Till his dying breath.

It is funny, how in the end, we never really forget our 'first love' or 'old sweethearts'.

In the end.

haha, high in ascorbic acid, and very low pH, it can cleanse.

But best ni sa lemonado , or mixed with tuyo, or (if you have the tongue for it)...best enjoyed with some salt.

Yum!

I can only describe it via photo:

1. Coffee (at night)




2. Lemon and salt

Quote from: bugsay on June 04, 2010, 12:42:57 PM
bai Lorenz, ang tulo gikoykoy pa gihapon nako....

Kaibalo ka, bai Bugsay, moingon baya to ahong Lolo (83 turning 84 na siya karong October..maluuy ang Ginoo)..mo ingon man to siya that iyang marriage sa ahong Lola was not a perfect one. Mo away-away kalingaw, ma suko, naay drama pood, pero, ing ana man bitaw na ang marriage life. In the end, bisan mo away-away to sila duha, love is an on-going state man. To this day, Lolo still loves Lola...

And you know what, what makes me cry sometimes is that though my Lola passed away in 1998, ahong lolo still wears his wedding ring on his hand. Gi Love gihapon niya ijang asawa..bisan nawala na sa kalibutan.

Mao na, keep on looking, keep on striving jud. Inpsiring pood bitaw.




Ayo ayo bro.

Yes i do. Sus, lami kaayo raba ning i mix nato ug suka ug sili...

paris nato ug re-heated rice.

Sus, ka lami ana da!

Quote from: bugsay on June 04, 2010, 12:37:32 PM
hehehe......kining magkadugay ta's atong married life, pangitaon na man kaayo ang love....mao na'ng nangita ko...

thanks bai Lorenz..

Ka swerte nimo, Bai Bugsay...sarap ang buhay mo pre! To have such three...


More Power!

Laswa...




Nami Gid!

Inasal Sa Ilonggo...


yum 

Quote from: Lollapalooza on June 04, 2010, 12:32:29 PM
love, happiness and active 5 3 X life (para d na mangita ug lain ang bana)

Amen, sister. Man and woman are joined together in marriage. Be healthy , and multiply !

Quote from: bugsay on June 04, 2010, 12:32:27 PM
honesty
understanding
trust..

uyyy...asa na man to ang love? mura'g naa na man seguro sa tulo, or ang tulo ba kaha ang gibugkos sa usa;D

Bai Bugsay,


The Love that you are looking for is expressed in the other three things....

he he he!

Beautiful!

Quote from: taga tigbao on June 04, 2010, 10:49:55 AM
mutual understanding

love

ug lust but not the least.

Bro, this is a most wonderful combination. She must be a lucky woman, indeed. Keep on praying, bro, and that He keeps on blessing and feeding the Love between you and your beloved. Because He is the Source of that Love.....


Bless Him...
Bless You Two!.....

Three things I want in my marriage:


1. Love

2. Compassion

3. Trust


~~

4th lang: Children, and more children.    (4 or more...)

he he he

With utmost respect for Mr. Abunda, I believe that it took alot of inner strength, professional commitment, and personal consolidation, to say what he said and to commit to his decision.

I like him. He is truly an example of a man of principle. He, unlike many of our countrymen, who change from post to post, from media to politics, is not in it for political and personal glory. But rather, is devoted and dedicated to his personal strengths and role in society, as is.

He is an efficient public speaker, either he stays in show business or  proceeds to politics, his strengths stays the same.

Dedication, Loyalty, and Principle.

He is a man to be admired.

To our good and loyal subjects:  After pondering deeply the general trends of the world and the actual conditions obtaining in our empire today, we have decided to effect a settlement of the present situation by resorting to an extraordinary measure.

We have ordered our Government to communicate to the Governments of the United States, Great Britain, China and the Soviet Union that our empire accepts the provisions of their joint declaration.

To strive for the common prosperity and happiness of all nations as well as the security and well-being of our subjects is the solemn obligation which has been handed down by our imperial ancestors and which we lay close to the heart.

Indeed, we declared war on America and Britain out of our sincere desire to insure Japan's self-preservation and the stabilization of East Asia, it being far from our thought either to infringe upon the sovereignty of other nations or to embark upon territorial aggrandizement.

But now the war has lasted for nearly four years.  Despite the best that has been done by everyone--the gallant fighting of our military and naval forces, the diligence and assiduity of out servants of the State and the devoted service of our 100,000,000 people--the war situation has developed not necessarily to Japan's advantage, while the general trends of the world have all turned against her interest.

Moreover, the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb, the power of which to do damage is, indeed, incalculable, taking the toll of many innocent lives.   Should we continue to fight, it would not only result in an ultimate collapse and obliteration of the Japanese nation, but also it would lead to the total extinction of human civilization.

Such being the case, how are we to save the millions of our subjects, nor to atone ourselves before the hallowed spirits of our imperial ancestors?  This is the reason why we have ordered the acceptance of the provisions of the joint declaration of the powers.

We cannot but express the deepest sense of regret to our allied nations of East Asia, who have consistently cooperated with the Empire toward the emancipation of East Asia.

The thought of those officers and men as well as others who have fallen in the fields of battle, those who died at their posts of duty, or those who met death [otherwise] and all their bereaved families, pains our heart night and day.

The welfare of the wounded and the war sufferers and of those who lost their homes and livelihood is the object of our profound solicitude.  The hardships and sufferings to which our nation is to be subjected hereafter will be certainly great.

We are keenly aware of the inmost feelings of all of you, our subjects.  However, it is according to the dictates of time and fate that we have resolved to pave the way for a grand peace for all the generations to come by enduring the [unavoidable] and suffering what is unsufferable.  Having been able to save *** and maintain the structure of the Imperial State, we are always with you, our good and loyal subjects, relying upon your sincerity and integrity.

Beware most strictly of any outbursts of emotion that may engender needless complications, of any fraternal contention and strife that may create confusion, lead you astray and cause you to lose the confidence of the world.

Let the entire nation continue as one family from generation to generation, ever firm in its faith of the imperishableness of its divine land, and mindful of its heavy burden of responsibilities, and the long road before it.  Unite your total strength to be devoted to the construction for the future.  Cultivate the ways of rectitude, nobility of spirit, and work with resolution so that you may enhance the innate glory of the Imperial State and keep pace with the progress of the world.

His Imperial Majesty, Emperor Hirohito (The Showa Emperor), The Lord of the Land of the Rising Sun, direct descendant of Amaterasu,

commands the Empire of Japan to surrender to the Allied Forces.


The Hirohito Surrender Declaration of August 15, 1945

Film: Triumph Des Willens
(Triumph of the Will),
Year: 1935
Filmed by Leni Riefenstahl.



A HISTORICAL ADOLF HITLER SPEECH (WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES)

Quote from: Mike Ortega Ligalig on June 01, 2010, 03:26:24 PM
By KRIS BAYOS
Manila Bulletin

President-apparent Benigno Simeon “Noynoy” Aquino III said on Monday he is seriously considering television talk show host Boy Abunda to serve in government if he is willing to sacrifice his career in show business and divest interest from the private sector.

Although Aquino did not name the office where he could possibly appoint Abunda, he hinted that the television host's communication skills and marketing expertise can be utilized in tourism and foreign affairs, citing Abunda's taking of a Masteral Degree in International Relations on Public Diplomacy at the Philippine Women's University.

Eugenio Abunda Jr., in real life, the talk show host underwent seminary formation at the University of Santo Tomas and attended college at the Ateneo de Manila University for Business Management, which he failed to finish.

But Aquino said asking Abunda to serve in public office will be a challenge considering the compensation Abunda gets from being a television personality and a talent manager.

This is interesting to read about, Mike. I discussed this with my father earlier this week and we both agree that Mr. Abunda is, indeed, a proficient public speaker. Whatever his decision is, his talent in the public state is noteworthy. I also recently found out from my father that Abunda is Visayan. Apparently the man is from Samar-Leyte.

-Lorenzo

(i dedicate this to an old , old friend who i used to talk to when i volunteered at a nursing home)




oh delicate old man who dreams of past
things done
love given
hearts broken
kisses taken
kisses given

i understand your sighs your mourning
your weeping
for your dreams of past
were glory days
on such things that giveth soul
morning haze.

But weep no more o dear old man
for love given
is not love lost
for you see, even if love be unrequitted
even if a heart given falls on deaf ears,
the romance and passion of your past
does not die, but transforms into the spirit

So i say to you, think not of old past failures,
for sure they are not.

And such memories will be with thee
till last breath out.

-Lorenzo




Kiss me again, oh flower most radiant,
where on do you go if not for me,
and as the sun sets by the palisades reflect on our view
your eyes pierceth to my bosom

Kiss me again, i say with my eyes.
Can you hear my message?
Do you hear me, when i talk to you through my stare
a smile with quaint reflection shows affirmation
yes or no.

I take my hand and offer it,
your eyes on me, slowly, delicately take it,
by finger tip.

And as a jaguar climbs his tree by Amazonia High,
so do i on kissing you again.

Let my sweet soft lips brush upon thee,
and thy aroma most magnificent upon my senses.
As the sun sets by palisades.

-Lorenzo




Time goes by so naturally
as this pen by pink , red, blue highlighters, rolls on hand, jots down,
repeat.

Such papers circumvented, such theories , applications, mnemonics created,
knowledge attained,
with help from such a simple friend,
oh little pen.

And in the end of the day,
this giant amongst things,
sits back on its throne,
by pencils , erasers, and markers.

Padre Pio showing us the necessity in Eucharistic Adoration...





By Example!

Quote from: hofelina on May 28, 2010, 06:16:19 AM


thanks for reminding Bran, better late than never.

Thanks for that picture, Manay.

I was reminded last week of his 123rd birthday in that he truly is Blessed. In life he endured life-long stigmata marks, and in death, the Lord has not allowed him to be corrupted as in life.

Blessed Padre Pio is venerated as an Incorruptable Saint. He has not decomposed. He was not embalmed.







GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST!

Christian Militias have risen in number due to recent Islamic attacks on Christian villages in Mindanao.

The Militia Group is called Iliga.

'God's Army' - Filipino Christian Militias Fighting Back Against the Islamists

The great national leader was also a master of the pen, and poems.



Jose Rizal : Women in His Life.

Beautiful...beautiful!!

Mamerto Villaba - mi ultimo adios

A reading of Dr. Jose Rizal's "Mi Ultimo Adios"

read by: Bran Lorenzo

Mi Ultimo Adios

For those who do not understand Spanish, the video is talking about the need for Spain and The Philippines to uphold their 'Maternal' Bonds and stress the importance of the Spanish Language being taught again in the Philippines. The Spaniards talk about Rizal and the importance of the umbilical bond that Spain has with the Philippines, and vice versa, the notion of religion, faith, and governance being a common bond.

The Spaniards have a nostalgic tone in their presentation; as they refer to Las Filipinas as a bastion of Spanish Culture in the East. A jewel of the Spanish Empire.

Very interesting video.

Destacados representantes de la sociedad civil, la administración, el mundo universitario y la empresa de ambos países, se darán cita para tratar cuestiones como las energías renovables, la cooperación cultural, la reincorporación del español en el sistema educativo filipino y la cooperación al desarrollo. A partir de mesas redondas de discusión temáticas, se pretende que este encuentro dé un nuevo impulso a la consolidación de la agenda común entre España y Filipinas.

The relationship between the Philippines and the Spanish Motherland.

V Tribuna Esp Filipinas

In April 2010


Vargas Llosa, premio "Don Quijote de la Mancha" por su aporte al españo 20100417 (Versión)

It is amazing how Catholic Symbolism and Faith is so intertwined in the Military of Spain.

Himno de La Legion Espanola


himno de la legion

Spanish Military Branch


Combatants from Columbia in the service of the Spain's Foreign Legion.

Colombiana cantada por Legionario Viernes Santo 2006

Quote from: taga tigbao on June 03, 2010, 09:46:22 AM
Dili mada Bro kay everytime I cuddle her she places her face in my chin area and she does not like it nga murag naay manggitik kono usa pa cause of zit daw ang irritation sa skin due to beards. Dili na lamang pud ko. I prefer unta kanang sa chin area ra nga beard kay nindot tan-awon.

Aguy! Ana, mao bitaw, the lady's request goes....
Okay lang pood na bro kai soft skin upon soft skin is good too. Na bitaw nga romantic eppekt if clean shaven.

Ja voy, mi hermano!

Quote from: taga tigbao on June 03, 2010, 09:35:15 AM
Nindot ning naay bigute gamay sa chin area kay masculine kaajo ba, kaso everytime magpatubo ko dili man ganahan ang mga baje kay gilok kono jamo.

Brod, it takes some time adjusting it. My gf at first was protestant to my beard, but after a while, she liked it. Then now she prefers me with a beard. Naa bitaw ni nga Machismo look....hehehe

Different styles and tastes man ang uban nga tawo, bai bugsay, naay ubang tawo that look good with a beard, some do not, some cannot grow, some can. Naay koy amigo nga dili siya mo grow ko ug beard kai rough kono looking. Pero in the end, he ended trying to grow a beard, pero dili man sija maka grow the total beard; only patches sa sideburns and moustache. Hahaha, intchikon man gud, wa jamo siya dugo nga Castilla...

Sure ko that when you grew your beard, you looked good.
The trick bitaw, in growing one is trimming it and trying to keep it clean. The first time i grew a beard (about 2 years ago) i did not know how to trim it, or style it so it grew like everywhere, hahaha.

Then maka realize bitaw ta that there are so many styles we can do with facial hair. From beard, full beard, thin beard, side burns, goatie, mustache, etc etc.

~~

During the end of our first year, we had a beard growing competition between the men in my class. I tried to enter it but one of the guys said that i wouldnt be able to grow one because Asian man kono ko. Nakatawa ko. So i entered it bitaw. Nake surprised bitaw ang mga India, Pakis, ug Arabo and some white guys in my class because they never saw an asian guy grow a beard kono.

Ingon bitaw ko, "Don't generalize..."

Valencianon man gud ka, bai bugsay,...daghang mestizong Castilla dinha sa Valencia, especialemente sa Pobblacian sa Sawang.
Mao na maka grow ka ug bungot.

Quote from: Han Delaguna on June 03, 2010, 03:14:15 AM

Indeed Confucius was a great teacher and his influence is vast and deep.

Confucius wrote a treatise on The Necessity of Filial Piety for Dynamic Harmony. He expounds how it is necessary, this notion of filial piety, for the harmony of nature as well as in society.

"Just as the leaves and grass bow before the will of the Wind, so does the wind bow before the Will of Heaven whom sent it. So shall the children bow before their parents, the wife bows before the husband, the soldiers before the general, the lawmakers before the lawgiver, the ministers before the king, the king before the Emperor, and the Emperor before the Emperor of Heaven."

This notion of the mandate of Heaven was integral to Confucian societies, and was the essential factor for the blossoming of Confucianism and Honest Work Ethic and Honor that has retained in East Asian Societies.

The Philippine government and politicians can learn alot from them, and I believe that the inter-national exchanges between the Philippines and the Koreans in terms of economics, political discourse, and environmental initiatives is, definitely, a step forward.

Thank You, Mr. Lagunay, for representing Bohol and the Boholano people in your sojourn to Korea.

Today, i had fruits to satiate my hunger, 2 glasses of water, and an energy drink prior to my cycling.
Ive snacked multiple times to make sure my metabolism doesn't slow down. It was a such a great day today, there is nothing like cycling when the sun is shining down on you. The feel of the leaves and twigs crushed under my bike as i sped 20 mph...exhilarating.

Today i conquered 10 miles in an hour. Not bad.


a view of the trail~

4 months ago,

Growth thus far:




Tip: when shaving, make sure to shave off the lower lip hair, as i find it quite itchy if kept. When you do clean the sides , do so softly and layer the beard as it grows. Apply ample amount of after shave to areas that are 'clean cut'. You get this amazing transition from clean baby-soft to beardy. I love it. I hope you guys who are growing beards try this out as it does look good.

2nd Tip: Make sure to trim the excess patches if you can. Keep everything uniform.

Mr. Lagunay,


Thank you for sharing that interesting cultural aspect of the Koreans. I could not help but link it to their Confucian Culture (something that they were introduced to by way of the Chinese Confucian Scholars, thousands of years ago), this sense of filial piety in action, and obeissance to popular demand is something that is quite intrinsic to East-Asian (namely Confucian societies; ergo. China, Japan, Korea and to an extent, Vietnam..)

The notion of honor seen in the Korean politicians and campaigners should be exported to the Philippines.

Question lang, is vote buying as prolific in Korea (or does it even exist at all?) as it does in the Philippines?

Thanks, Mr. Lagunay.

Name the most difficult challenge that has affected you in life.

So what is your favorite genre?

Have you abandoned your friends, family, at one particular point in your life?

Any specific plans for your retirement?

So what makes you smile?

Quote from: Vistabel on June 03, 2010, 01:40:42 AM
-like a guy offers a serenade to the woman he loves

-like a guy should meet and ask a permission first to the lady’s Parents /family member in order to have chance to meet the woman he loves.

Yes, I like to court in the Traditional Filipino Style.



Maayo at mga Tinuod Jud ba.

Quote from: cujo on June 03, 2010, 01:33:54 AM
They haveThey have to lie Lorenzo.When they go to court they're not gonna say"your honor my client is guilty".He he he.Otherwise they are the ones who would raise their right hand  when the bailiff says"
Do you swear to tell the truth and nothing but the truth so help me God"..

So very true, Cujo, and in this case this is called a legitimized 'LIE'.
I know a person who is in Law School , a really good friend of mine, who is going into Law for Prosecution with an interest in Family Law. She is quite exemplary, unlike some of her cohorts who will do anything, and i mean anything, to win a case.

~

In regards the original question, I believe that it shouldn't matter if he or she is a lawyer or a physician. But for me, I think one who can best govern would be one who has administrative skills (a nursing director, principal, teacher (educator),  doctor , public policy maker, manager, an attorney) can be one.

The secret to a successful political career is knowing what you believe in and sticking by the decision (to best represent the will of the constituency who elected you), good oratory skills, proficiency in administration and managing the bureaucratic red tape, working as a team, transparency in all that you do in regards to public office. And most of all, To remain calm under fire.

"Great achievement often happens when
our backs are up against the wall."



-Robin Sharma

We should not dwell so much on who hates us and what not, if you have a clear conscience and you know that what you did and said was justified, that is all that matters.

Because in the end, guys, it is the Principle that matters, and not so much in what 'he/she said'. People will always talk, thats a given, but being able to hold your ground and defend a principle and being able to sleep soundly at night because of a clear conscience...that's the best.

~~

When you walk on mud, take your shoes off before entering the house. Or in other words, leave their negativity with them.

Quote from: statesville on June 01, 2010, 12:49:49 PM
Constructive criticism is that which is accompanied by
    solitude, tenderness and prayers.
Destructive criticism is that which is accompanied by
    harshness, bitterness, jealousy and pride.

Again, very well said, Statesville.

Envy, is always the underlying factor of negativity, in all of its forms.

Quote from: cujo on June 01, 2010, 04:55:46 PM
Well said.And cynical person like to criticize because they can't handle the truth...

Very well said.

Quote from: cujo on June 03, 2010, 12:23:42 AM
Lawyer.They are a good speaker.

Ang differensiya ani, is that some lawyers will speak a lie, and tell a lie,..

The doctor is forbidden to lie to patients and is bound by Hippa Laws, The Oath, and Ethics Rules and Regs.
(the doctor who willfully falsifies information and deliberately lies risks the removal of his medical practice, termination of his occupation, and the jeopardizing of 12+ years of professional studies/training........)

Quote from: cujo on June 03, 2010, 12:27:27 AM
True Lorenzo.Even my dentist has a law degree.Always has two titles in the calling card!

hehe, everyone in medicine is proceeding with an additional degree. I just think that Doctors / Medical Students have an innate sadist in them, and I speak as a Medical Intern. We love to torture ourselves with studies and extensive 'training'. I once was in a review with a Neuro-Surgeon from the Middle East, this man complained about how much time it took him to finish and that as soon as he finished the American Boards, he would like to practice as soon as possible (he used his kids and family as pretense to work as soon as possible,..again understandable). After the review course, he joked (and was being serious): "I would like to later specialize in Gastroenterology, as i always wanted to be one, not surgery...."

Note: gastroenterology supraspecialty fellowship is another 3-4 years (depending on location, but 4 years is average).

My Preceptor for Pathology, Dr. Barone, has his M.D, but also has his MBA, and a Master's in Communication.

There is no such thing as a "im just a doctor". Doctors now-a-days in the United States are very well-rounded professionals.

Virgil, from port to port diay ka. How amazing it must have been, to have had the taste of different ports, to see the sun in a different location of the globe.


One day, I plan to visit as much as you did.

I plan to bring my kids and my wife with me; wherever Daddy goes...so too will my kids and my wife.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 03, 2010, 12:21:02 AM
Wowieeeee...So sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttt....

The Truth is always Sweet.

Quote from: Raquelproud boholana on June 03, 2010, 12:17:49 AM
Aw daghan man diay ta gun lover diri sa TB. My husband also teach me how to shoot. At first I refuse kay mahadlok jud ko ug armas heheheh but once tasted always wanted. Makawala bitaw ug stress ningmag pusil pusil labi na ug maigo ang target.

It's part of our God-Given American Rights!



2nd Amendment, baby...

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 02, 2010, 09:41:29 AM
I have good marksmanship but am really slow in drawing my weapon, and I am  left eye dominant and a right hand shooter.  However,  I already fixed that, I shoot with both my eyes open. Sometimes our range will not allowed us to fire from the holster. I hate doing indoor actually.

Marksmanship, is what counts the most. An example is my sister, she is an innate sharpshooter (in terms of academics, and in terms of shooting, haha).

It takes her a while to shoot, but her shots are dead-on accurate, even on the 100, to 300 yard range. (no scopes used, btw).

~

In battlefield tactics, it is the sniper who holds the higher ground. A well-hidden sharshooter sniper may not fire as rapidly as a platoon of assault troops (armed with rifles), but for sure, a sniper can wipe out an entire platoon..with his/her accuracy.


Moral: It's not the quantity, its the quality that counts...

Quote from: Vistabel on June 02, 2010, 10:27:24 PM
Lawyer parang may alam sa balaud.
ang Doctor sa health center.

pariente ko, 7th placer sa bar exam,  product sa DWC Tagbilaran at mid 80's also a Dean /DWC, barang daw gikamatyan at his age about 50 yrs old. Gibarang daw sa contra sa iyang gidipensahang kaso.

There is no such thing as a Physician-Surgeon who does not know Law.

Aside from our extensive training in Medical School Proper (4 years): the first two years are set in understanding sold basic medical science and proficiency in Morals and Ethics Classes, and a class on integrative Medicine and Law, which teaches and elaborates what the power of the Physician is and how it applies to the population. As the Guardians of Society, the Physician is the shepherd of Health Care, the role of the Physician-Surgeon is increasing and his awareness on Laws that affect his patients, his powers, is quite extensive. The latter two (our 3rd and 4th years) are spent in the clinical setting in the understanding and implementation of: General Surgery, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and numerous specialty elective. And throughout this, our proficiency in law must be understood and expected. Following Medicine Proper, the Physician goes further Medical-Legal understanding throughout his Residency years (3-5 years), and then later on to proceed with Supra-Specialty Training.

Ours is the profession of 'never-ending studying, reading, discussing...'

Here in the United States, it is required that all Medical Students, Medical Interns have proficiency in the Law, as we are tested not only on medical science, but also on Legal prerogatives and its relation to Medicine.

Physicians are not only doctors of medicine, but some go on to become professors of medicine, teachers of health science, business owners, research scientists, as well as politics.

One perfect example of a physician-turned-politician is Dr. Ron Paul.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 02, 2010, 09:51:43 AM
Wish...Very difficult though, it betrayed me so many times.

Just long story.....but I am challenged to master my gun, my pulse, my trigger, my sight and timing...

That's what counts, Lady Wolf, the essence of mastering the art of shooting (or any hobby at that--in this case, shooting--being an expensive hobby) and perfecting the form. My Uncle is actually the one that introduced me to shooting, and it takes credible time and patience to shoot the right way (responsibly, that is), and to dominate the shot. One thing that I realized and found out about shooting is that its how we control our breathing, perfect aim.

As for cost of shells, my Uncle Steve actually solved this by making his own cartridges.

Keep on shooting, Lady Wolf, and keep on perfecting your goals. For sure, you will attain them.



Lorenzo.

Quote from: www.tubagbohol.com on May 30, 2010, 10:23:57 PM
Our Daily Bread

In her fascinating book Garlic and Sapphires: The Secret Life of a Critic in Disguise, Ruth Reichl reflects on her 6 years as a New York Times restaurant critic. Because she was the most influential critic in the country, top restaurants posted her photograph so their employees could recognize her. Hoping to earn a high rating in the New York Times, the staff intended to provide her with their top service and best cuisine.

In response, Reichl developed a clever strategy. Hoping to be treated as a regular patron, she disguised herself. On one occasion, she dressed up as an old woman. The restaurant made her wait a long time to be seated and then was unresponsive to her requests.

In the early church, James spoke out against favoritism: “[If] you pay attention to the one wearing the fine clothes and say to him, ‘You sit here in a good place,’ and say to the poor man, ‘You stand there,’ or, ‘Sit here at my footstool,’ have you not shown partiality among yourselves?” (2:3-4).

When people attend our churches, are they treated impartially? Or do we show favoritism to the wealthy or elite? God calls us to show concern for and interest in all people, regardless of their social status. Let’s welcome all to join us in worshiping the King!

Dear Lord, You welcomed us into Your kingdom, not because of who we are but because of who You areâ€" our loving and merciful God. Help us to open our arms of fellowship to all who enter in. Amen.

God lets us into His fellowship. Who are we to keep others out?

There was a message that The Lord tells us, in regards to loving one another, and forgiving one another as he forgives us. Sure it is hard to do sometimes (for some of the trespasses against us are great), but we can try to forgive. And try to be civil with them.
He forgave us , so much that he died for us in Calvary. What he expects from us is not that much..in comparison to what he did for us..

So with that said, lets keep on loving one another, let the past be the past and start a new. Beautiful, He is....

Quote from: statesville on June 02, 2010, 10:07:00 AM
People judge you by 3 things; the way you look, the way you talk and the way you act.
And most judgments are based solely on your appearance since the majority of the
       people who see you never get to hear you talk nor observe your actions.

Jesus tells us not to judge : Brother before you tell your brother to remove the prick in his eye, remove the log that is in your own eye. (paraphrasing from Matthew Chapter 7)

by: Lorenzo L.



Lady who i did meet that day in church
without hesitation, goodness was surely in you.
Come before the throne of Glory
I knelt in silence for sin abiding needing
sense of cleansing
for sense of guilt not coming to the house of goodness
this sense of guilt of not coming to church took hold of me
and i was ashamed
to kneel before the Holy One.

But in all of His wisdom and glory, i am reminded, that all of my thoughts of guilt was washed
cleansed away.

For He read my thoughts , the very voice within the heart of mine
calling me to, beckoning me to visit His Holy Place
As i knelt in guilt, and looking searching for the right words to pray
for the right thoughts to release,

there you came, out of your praying and walked towards the door, and saw me, a sinner, in my silence
You did not even know me, or saw me , or ever talked to me before, but you came..
anyway
sat
anyway
talked anway

With voice as soft in clement melody
you said to me
~Do you want me to pray with you?

I did not know how to react, as you were unexpected, as was your offer
~Yes, i would like that.

You sat down, with the age wrinkles of your face,
your Chaplet of the Holy Eucharist, Your red rosary, humbling me.
As i prayed , you prayed as well, praying with me, together, tho you knew me not, saw me not before that day,
you offered anyway.

And before you left, you said something to me,
that will forever be etched in my soul.
"He Loves You....just know that"

Thank you, old woman, for sure, you are an angel.
I am sure.

Amazing.



How to Save a Life (The Fray) Drum Cover

Southern Spanish Style


spanish/arab belly dance

Marian Rivera

The Filipina never fails to impress me.

Her voice is soothing, and her beauty finishes everything.
Double trouble combo.

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 02, 2010, 09:46:07 AM
Paborito namong dula syatong, tapos hatom dayon ang mapilde...Basta ba manga-gisi lagi ang petikok, kusi na sad ni Nanay ang bugan..mainat gyud.

hahaha! When we played this game, my younger sister always wanted to join the fight, pero di ko gusto kai baji man sija. Mo ingon to sija, "Doy, Doy, gusto ko mo duwa pood". Di lagi ko mo aprove kai baji man ug di ko gusto ma igoon sija sa mga laki. Pero gusto man sija mo duwa, so gi assigned sija nako ug duty. Scout Trooper. Wise pood lagi, kai i took the situation at hand. The opposing team did not have girls in their team, so they did not expect a girl to be an enemy combatant. I had my sister scout the enemy perimeter with a partner in the guise of "playing skip it". She came back and told us of the enemy numerical strength; their location, and the location of the flag.

We implemented a flank attack.

Ang lesson what my father told me when i was younger was this: "find the strengths in any situation...."

Quote from: wolfpack823 on June 02, 2010, 09:41:29 AM
I have good marksmanship but am really slow in drawing my weapon, and I am  left eye dominant and a right hand shooter.  However,  I already fixed that, I shoot with both my eyes open. Sometimes our range will not allowed us to fire from the holster. I hate doing indoor actually.

That must be quite a trick, being left eye dominated yet right handed. That's pin point accuracy. You must be really, really good.

Haha. Hmm, I was the captain of our firing team. It was a war-game that we used to play. The goal of the game was to charge the other team and capture their flag and bring it to our base; no more than 15 soldiers per team. I remember having lieutenants (2 of them) and the rest followed orders as dictated. The 1st lieutenant's role was to charge the 1st wave, the 2nd lieutenant's role was to command the 2nd wave. The tactical strategem was always thrilling when the 1st wave was wiped out, I would holler to my lieutenant to 'LEAD THE 2ND WAVE!'

And if all was lost, I charged with them, "FORWARD!"

haha, after recess, our teacher asked why we were tachycardic and tachypnic a well as sweating. We just laughed it off.

Not in the United States, but a bit of prejudice when I was abroad in The Ukraine at the border between Ukraine and the Russian Federation.

Very nice. The G is smooth like a Caddy; the Magnum is rough, the trick is shooting it with one hand (my Uncle Steve taught me a trick to shoot it the right way).

There is nothing like shooting a gun. A surge of testosterone comes over you. My sister is actually a sharpshooter; she's great with rifles and accurate with them. I think the last time we were there she unloaded about 15 Yugoslavian SKS clips, 5 or so M16 clips.

I joked with her, "You should have been a sniper..."

She replied, "Yea, i should've..."

ha ha ha.

There are a few more countries I'd like to visit:


1. Spain
2. Sweden (i love Swedish history, esp. the Great Northern War)
3. Israel
4. Turkey (to visit Constantinople aka. Istanbul)
5. Japan
6. Italy, Vatican City
7. Germany (i also admire German history)