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Did you know that during pre-hispanic Philippines, the area of what is now southern leyte was the center of a large rajanate?

The warbands from southern leyte would make raids in what is now present day Bohol, as well as  Cebu.

The men of southern Leyte are also large bodied, big framed. The physical phenotype of many Leytenos are similar to that of Mauri and Polynesian peoples. Considering the location (eastern Philippines). The reason for this is because of the flat plains of Leyte. Even before the Spanish arrived, Leyte had a pretty well-established farming land system. It supported growth in population, hence the people were usually well fed, and this translated in military growth.

Interesting no?

Na'a jud koy special place in my heart for Southern Leyte.
Burgos and Pintuyan, especially.

Homicide occurs everywhere, it doesn't matter what race, ethnicity or creed. Its unfair to judge Boholanos and our province for some unfortunate killings, but one has to remember that there are over 1,000,000 people living in the province of Bohol. It's a huge province, not a small town or a mere island.

Compare the homocide rate in the Philippines with that of the United States is overwhelming. More so over here than there. Or the crime rates in India (which is extremely high), or in Mexico, Iran, China, etc.

Its an unfortunate thing that homicides occur, but we must leave it to the internal security of our province to do their job. And to abase a local people because of unfortunate incidents is rather unfair. One murderer or two do not represent the entire continuum of Boholanos, or Filipinos.

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 18, 2009, 01:42:41 PM
So he's a household name already in the US bay Bran?  Proud to be a filipino. hehe

Here Pacman with the Celtics stars.

yes he is. I remember last semester when we were reviewing for our midterms, my Histology professors were asking me about Pacquiao. As they weren't sure if he could be De La Hoya.

Ha, he proved them wrong didn't he?

Pacquaio is great. He's even in boxing video games in the X-BOX 360.

He truly is Manny the PACMAN Pacquiao.
or many Mexicans have come to call him, "El Gigante Filipinisimo"

Pacquiao has defeated the best of the best of the Spanish fighters. lol

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 18, 2009, 02:25:25 PM
Thanks for the great info bay Bran!  I have also a golf buddy friend who migrated to Texas and he also enrolled his 3 kids to taekwondo and his main reason is for self defense and protection. 

Mao, basin later na.  Pasagdan ko sa ni sya. 

Sige, its once again an entertaining talking to you .  Will be going to the driving range for tomorrow's revenge match with the golf buayas here.  haha.

Happy weekend

Enjoy your game tomorrow, Mr. Bedo.

Enjoy your weekend!

He is also a patron for medical students and doctors.

Mao bitaw. The Philippine economy is rising even in this economic slump we are having.

The Indians are right. The Philippines is on a rise.

Ampo lang ko, it proceeds unimpeded.

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 18, 2009, 02:05:29 PM
Murag dugay dugay na since 2000 pero way asenso (asen soka). Karon mao ra pud ni ahong exercise.  Libre me sa kompanya kay ug dili pa asa man ko moduwa.  Pero guapo nga source of exercise. Besides daghan ka meet na new friends.  Usually pharma companies, med reps and doctors here are certified golf addicts. 

lol, Mr. Bedo, you are too modest. I am sure you are an expert.

Fore!

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 18, 2009, 01:48:22 PM
Good to hear that one Bay Bran.

My 7 y/o boy enrolled for TaeKwonDo last year.  Unfortunately, I let him stop due to his failing 3rd qtr mathematics rating.  Besides, he quit after an intense sparring with a chinese.  Sakit kono hehe 

By the way,  on Tae Kwan Do is it the same as Taekwondo ?  Tae (feet) Kwon (fist) Do (art)


Cheers !

Yes, same ra man na, Mr. Bedo.

Art of the Fist

We have friends who take another martial arts style, called Soo Bahk Doo (Tang Soo Do) Moo Duk kwan. Which is literally means, 'the fighting hand, fighting china hand.

Main difference is:

Tae Kwon Do (Tae Kwan Do) is an offensive-based martial arts. Its aggressive, and its moves are popular not only in the domestic students, but it is also utilized in foreign military hand to hand combat. As there are moves in Tae Kwon Do that can kill a man/woman with just one hit.

One I know is the stopping punch. It is  palmar punch to the sternum. If enough force is applied, it will break the xistoid process of the sternum, and rupture the aorta of the heart. Death by lethal blood loss.

Whereas in Soo Bahk Doo (Tang Soo Do) Moo Duk Kwan, it is a defense-based martial art technique that combines Korean indigenous fighting with some Chinese kung fu.

It is a great complement against Tae Kwon Do.

Tae Kwon Do students can go on the offensive and barrage the opponent till the opponent is weak enough to make a finishing blow.

But if the opponent is a student of Soo Bahk Do, he or she can block the attacks.

Mr. Bedo,
Did you son like his time in Tae Kwon Do? It really does help build self confidence, and also motivation. Maybe when he is a bit older, sir, you can re-enroll him again.

Mao ba. Salamat Bedo.

How long have you been golfing? I have clubs, but haven't had the time (or the money) to practice.

Golf is really an expensive sport.

do they have golf courses in Bohol, Bedo?

He's really popular over here.

Even my professor of biochemistry knows him.

Pride of the Philippines, def.

Quote from: BedoAdoSalada on April 18, 2009, 01:20:07 PM
Other famous boholanos who excelled in sports:

   


AMATEUR GOLF
Bedo Salada   j/k  

Bedo, I'm sure you're good at golf.

Someday id love to play a game with you.

Though I must admit, I'm an amateur.

Last time, we were sparring outside our backyard, just to test his might. I was instigating him with moves, he was blocking my kicks with simple moves of his had as well as his feet. I was frustrated at that, so I attempted a side roundhouse kick.

Not only did he block my kick but deflected it. He projected my energy back at me.

The result: I was pummeled to the grass.

Then I realize that size does not matter. Ive seen him break 5 wooden blocks with a vertical crush blow with the soul of his foot before.

I cannot even imagine that kind of force being applied to a human body.

Easily it could tear a spinal cord or crush ribs.

Don Rico, when he is not in the karate dojo.

This is a distant picture:



Don Rico is in the center, he is receiving his 5th stripe in Red Belt, which is 1 rank away from being a Black Belter.

I took this after his victory over his opponent.

The great thing about martial arts (i know because I am Blue belt in Tae Kwan Do) is that it hones one's anger and frustration, anticipation, and all the feelings you have into one coordinated effort.

Prior to enlisting in martial arts, I was a pretty physical individual. Mind you I was in wresting in high school, and played 4  years in football as an defense nose guard. When you enlist in martial arts, you are taught to control your emotions, and to discipline yourself.

My younger brothers who have been schooling in Tae Kwan Do for 5 years now, are able to interact with classmates peacefully, active in sports and class. But I know that if ever it comes to the time that they are attacked or had to defend themselves, secured lang.

My younger brother, Don Rico, has defeated a 28 year old black belt in the dojo. I was there during their recital and form practice. The black belter tried to do a swing side round house kick and sweep comb, my brother intercepted his moves, and rolled, and did a flying roundhouse on his side. For a 15 year old kid who is 5'5 tall, to take down a man much older and bigger in size, was a feat. in my eyes.

Its about control, perceiving and anticipating the attack. And not using just brute force, but strategy. Brute force can be used against you in martial arts.

Judo, for example, uses just that concept.

Thats nice for your ig-agaw. Buwad.

Some pictures that I never had the chance to post.
Some time ago,







Somewhere in Pennsylvania. In early winter. 1 or 2 years ago.

Quote from: grazie7y on October 15, 2008, 02:08:13 PM
Wala ba kaha intawon ni mental disability ang bata after sa surgery.  Kaluoy tawon.

Ate Ging,

This child had a problem during inter-uterine growth, an over-excessive amount of neural crest cells migrating into the superior cranial structure, leading to the maldevelopment of the neurocranium. From looking at this picture of the child, it lookslike defintely overcalcificaiton (hypercalctonemia) also took place to harden the neurocranium. With this, it could have led to the constriction of brain growth, most notably the cerebrum (specifically the cerebral cortex). Which is the site for intellectual growth, memory, understanding etc.

Usually, tho te, in instances of neural tube defects, this leads to maldevelopment of the facial structure as well as associated neural structures, which can be associated (depending on the level of severity) to mental retardation, growth impedeiment (ieg, deficiency of the pituitary gland--will cause cretinism etc), as well as cardiac anomalies.

Even if the child in this particular example might have some kind of retardation of mental growth, so long as there are facilities and educational systems that can facilitate his/her role society and acquirement of skills, a good and substantial life can still be attained.

This is why we are stressed to tell the patients when dealing with pregnancy cases to always tell the mother (expectant) to have and undergo prenatal diagnostic screening as well as genetic testing / analysis for the chances/likelihood of having problems.

So one can make an informed decision.

Genetics in a Medical Course is so amazing.

What I truly love about this course is the methods we are learning based on genetic therapy and genetic treatment.

Particularly, my favorite, are the variety of methods in replacing / repairing genes in gene therapy.

Let me tell you guys about it:

-Normal gene may be inserted into a non specific location (most common)
-abnormal gene can be swapped for normal gene through homologous recombination
-abnormal gene could be reparied through selective reverse mutation
-regulation (degree to which a gene is turned on or off) of particularly gene could be altered
-"Correct Copy" or "Wild Type" gene is provided or inserted into the genome
-Generally, it is not an exact replacement of the 'abnormal', disease-causing gene, but rather extra, correct copies of genes are provided to complement the loss of function

-Carrier vector must be used to (deliver) therapeutic gene to patients' gene cells
and the most common is the use of VIRUSES

-Viruses evolved a way of encapsulating and delivering their genes to human cells in pathogenic manner.
-Scientists tried to harness this ability by manipulating the viral genome to remove disease-causing genes and then insert therapeutic ones.
-Target cells (liver or lung cells) are implanted w/ vector & vector unloads its gene with material that contains therapeutic human gene into target cell.

Interesting and amazing isn't it?

The beauty of Medicine   

The majority of voters voted for American inclusion, with some who opposed inclusion. While a substantial few voted "not sure"

This data poll is excellent.

Again, thanks!

This topic is an interesting one, albeit it has garnished varying opinions, for pro to con, to even personal views that are outside the subject matter.

One reason for the conduction of this thread was for a paper that a colleague of mine was doing, and he has tallied the votes, which will be used as a data source for a continuum of data regarding his paper.

I will provide a synopsis of the paper when it is finished.

The varied points of view from members of the forum, be they Filipinos in the Philippines, Fil-Ams, Fil-Canadians, Fil-Aussies and Fil-Euros have been superfluous.

And it reflects the varied points of view.

Thank you all for sharing, and for all future readers, confer your point of view on the original question.

My point, when one believes in superstitious notions, it becomes the common ideology or a popular one, at that. Substantiated? Sure, in a personal perspective.

Science explains the reasons for moles. It is up to the minds of men (their culture, language, and societal epoch) to dictate the meaning of said physical manifestations as being popular, beautific or the antithesis.

Amen, Mr. Daray.
And may the WORD of Our God live in the hearts and minds of HIS children.

Peace be with you.
May the Peace of Christ Jesus be with all of Us.

Quote from: bol-anon nga cebuano on March 18, 2009, 12:19:58 AM
here's something that we can really use as reference about this superstition. is it really a superstition or there is truth behind this.

http://kamranmian.blogspot.com/2006/06/meaning-of-moles-on-your-body.html

Ray,

a mole is a result of optimum expressivity of molecular transcripts that encode for melanocytes--which then lead in the development of hyperpigmentation within a specific tissue locale; IE, on the epidermal lining aka the skin.

Hence the mole manifests.

If excessive growth continues unchecked, the mole will grow, if growth is unimpeded due to a deficiency in TSG (tumoric suppressive genes), then the mole will become benign, and if the tumor manifests and metastasizes by circulationg into the lyphatics, it becomes cancer.

In ancient Greece, having a mole on the lower lip was considered a beauty mark.

In ancient Rome, a mole on the lower chin was considered auspicious. Reason: Emperor Augustus had one.

In reality, a mole is nothing but an overexpression of hyermyelinization in the superficial dermal tissue. A result of over expression of melanocytes via m-RNA transcripts in the translational-transcriptional pathway.

The Catholic Church's position on this is that the act is a sin. Like any sin, if it is truly affecting some people's judgement, it is advised that he or she go to Church and repent. And perform the Sacrament of Confession. Confess your sins, whatsoever it may be. And your sin will be absolved. Contrition mandated.

Salvation secured.

This is what I learned when I attended the Collegiate Catholic Conference 2 years ago and proceeding semesters.

Quote from: fdaray on April 18, 2009, 09:29:01 AM
CAN A GAY OR LESBIAN GO TO HEAVEN?

I know the Bible says it's a sin, but it also says that the only unforgivable sin is not accepting Jesus. If a gay person accepts Jesus but does not change his lifestyle, can he go to heaven? I have a cousin who's gay.

â€"Lucy

You've asked a very important questionâ€"and a very hard one.

And you are exactly right: there is only one sin that is unforgivable. That is the sin of not believing and not receiving Jesus Christ into your life.


A gay or homosexual person can accept Christ, just as an alcoholic, a drug addict, or a mass-murderer can accept Christ. Jesus' offer of salvation is open to everyone.

Your question is whether someone can accept Christ, not change his lifestyle, and still go to heaven. The Bible teaches that if someone has truly accepted Christ into his life, nothing can keep him out of heaven. In John 10:28, Christ says of Christians,

“I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of My hand.”

So, Lucy the real question, I believe, is whether your cousin had a life-changing experience with Christ. Jesus said in Luke,

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord’ and do not do what I say?”

Someone once put it this way:

“No Jesus, no change. Know Jesus, know change.”

Is your cousin trying to overcome his homosexuality? If he is, that's a good sign that Christ is working in his life.

God is the only one who truly knows our hearts. He's the only one who truly knows your cousin's heart. But if Christ has become the Lord of your cousin's life, then the Holy Spirit will begin to deal with the sin of homosexuality in his life.

I would encourage you to pray daily for your cousin. And I'd encourage you to tell your cousin you are praying for him. God may use you in his life. Thanks for being there and thanks for caring for him.

      Gays or lesbians do not go to heaven unless they repent, change their ways and receive Christ as their personal Lord and Saviour. I used to have a "to each his own" attitude and thought that it was okay to be gay or a lesbian. However, since reading The Word I know that it is not God's intention but it is anti-God to be gay. He created two sexes for a reason and it is a sin to be with your own gender. The enemy is prevailing in the world because it's now "okay" or even "cool" to be gay nowadays. I pray for the salvation of these people that are in the clutches of the enemy.

Mr. Daray, this is a great post.

In my tenure in the Newman Catholic Collegiate Conference, a fellow of mine who was a Catholic as well as she was lesbian. She asked this question in our youth group-based bible study within the Catholic Church.

She asked, "Will I go to hell for being a lesbian and having thoughts? Does God hate me for this?"

And our priest/pastor, answered her question so beautifully that touched my own heart. He said, "The Lord God does not hate the sinner, he loves the sinner, he came down from HEAVEN to EARTH for the sinner. So that who so ever believes in HIM, and heeds his laws, will be saved!

our priest/pastor ended by saying, "God Hates the SIN! but he LOVES the sinner!"

Of course salvation is possible. But the act itself is a sin. It is a sin just like adultery, murder, theft, lie, etc.

For anyone to argue that will need to study scripture and christian/catholic doctrine. And I invite them to read the pages of Holy Scripture. And read and accept truth.


God Bless,
Lorenzo

My view ani, is to each his/her own. Their choice in life in their sexual preference is their own, as the Lord God gave us free will. I respect their individual choice in life. Their life is their own.

But like you, Mr. Daray, when I read scripture, it tells us the contrary. Scripture is completely against the act, and within Church tradition, it is also considered a sin.

I invite all who are practicing Christians (protestant or catholic, matters not the denomination, christian is christian), one needs to read OLD TESTAMENT as well as NEW TESTAMENT. For those who are serious in reading the bible and knowing what Sacred Scripture teaches about this subject:

Old Testament:

"Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination."

-Leviticus 18:22



and


New Testament:

"For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet."

-Romans 1:26-27

again,

Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.

-1 Corinthians 6:9

Dear  H_____

Your cheeks are so red.
Like very red.

You must love carrots and apples

So i hear your the uwawon type.

Or is the wind still wrong?



Lorenzo

Dear D______

When I asked for a pencil the other day, you ignored me. Then I asked for the slides in class, ignored me again. We were in anatomy this week, and when I asked for a 3/4th inch scalpel, you gave me tweezers.

You ask me to explain cranial nerves, yet when I explain, you merely waft your hair and I loose my attention. You pucker your lips, and I forget what I was saying.

Stop this.

I can't stand it.


A. Lorenzo

My cheers and many respects to you and your daughter who will become a DOCTOR OF DENTAL MEDICINE, this year, Mr. Rald.

As a medical student to a father of a medical student, may your daughter continue to be a blessing on the patients whom she will cure and assist in her life. May her hands bring remedy to all those under her care.

You must be a proud father, Mr. Rald! And you should be!

May the LORD GOD bless you and your family, sir.


My humblest respect,
Bran Lorenzo Lucino


PS. salamat sa prayers, Tito. God is praised!

Quote from: Tubag Bohol Dot Com on April 18, 2009, 04:52:14 AM
hahaha! i would love that.

- Ginger

We have so much to catch up on, Aleth.

Pohon lagi!

Maluuy ang Ginoo.

my main goal in life is to ride a banka from Bohol to Pintuyan.

Re-take the route of my grandfather, Businessman Rustico Aray Lucino.

Quote from: Ginger on April 18, 2009, 02:22:12 AM
one way lang, dong.

'te, next time, when we go back to Phils pohon, we can race from Maasin to Bohol on a banka.

Hahaha!

But that's Cebu tho. I can understand, in 1998, we paid 2000 pesos for 2 way.

Now the price is 3k? Mahal ra.

Notice that the Phalanx formation (20 foot long pikes) were effective against the Roman legions, however, the main weakness of the Phalanx is their unidirectional ability.

A phalanx line was effective in a stright line, their flank and rear were exposed and weakly guarded, and needed the assistance of a light infantry guard or a skirmisher unit.

The Romans, knowing of the formidable Greek and Macedonian Army and their Phalanx-based Army, implemented changes to the Roman military tactics.

The Romans, applied and utilized a javelin and hurled those at an incoming phalanx. Imagine 5000 Roman soldiers throwing a steel-tipped javelin being hurled into the air by strong and muscular Roman soldiers at the direction of a marching Phalanx Line.

A greek Army of say ~70,000 man strong would at least suffer 2000 to 3000 losses just by the javelins alone.

Now, the Romans conceded to the effective power of the Phalanx, but understood the weakness it had on the flank and rear.

The Romans took advantage of this tactical weakness as a strategic maxim. Their tactic was simple. Fire heavy archers a slow-moving phalanx, and unleash the javelins at the enemy line. This way, the morale of the enemy line would be shaken.

Second, send a heavy cavalry force (8-10 squadrons of Heavy calvalry) around the rear of the enemy line. The Romans would send 2000 horses to the enemy's right flank and 2000 horses to the enemy's left flank and another 2000 to the rear.

It would pincer and run through the enmy's undefended sides and rear.
As a result, a heavy Phalanx Army would route.

This is the tactic Rome utilized in the decimation of Greece's formidable armies. The same Armies that the Persian Empire couldn't defeat, Rome annihilated within mere weeks. Greece being annexed into the Roman Empire.


Beautiful isn't it?

Mr. Rald, lets examine the Phalanx standard line of the Macedonian and Greek Legions as compared to the Roman shield formation.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggTZGH0ePtM&feature=related
From the game, Rome: Total War.

jeez thats expensive!

1000 pesos one way? sheesh!

A greyhound bus ticket from New York City to Atlantic City (3 hour drive) costs me 25 dollars two way.

Don't they have a weekend special price?

Quote from: Ginger on April 18, 2009, 02:07:37 AM
KP, 1000 pesos ang plete. Ambot ug wa ba mo saka. Last year man to akong papa niadto.

Thats not bad, 'te. So 1000 pesos ra one way or is that two way?

Dr. Guido Lim!

Dr. Conching Lim!

The Lord, before anything else.

In these modern times, we sometimes forget the importance of GOD in our lives. Sometimes we put our finances, our studies, our families and ourselves in priority and forget the LORD.

Or forget to offer His praise and thanks to HIM, who is responsible for our daily bread and drink of life. That even when we forget HIM in the conundrum of the hustle and bustle of modern life, he does not forget us. Always, HE is there, ready to listen to our prayers, our problems, our daily strife (whatsoever it may be). And HIS spirit that comes down to comfort us and remedy us, and forgive us.

Don't forget the LORD. Always remember, that GOD is first, and everything comes afterward.

The LORD is good. So very good.

Describe, through biblical passages, the righteousness of the Lord God.

How was the Lord righteous to those whom he loved, and those whom cherished him and kept HIS Name their hearts?

The Light of the LORD shines through the good mouth of friends.

The kind works, humble words, decent comments from friends and family are that of the Lord.

The goodness of the Lord shines forth everyday. Anyday.

Heed not the harsh tongue and attacks of others. Heed not the wicked words.

As the Lord does not endure the wicked.

Tito Rald, please extend my congratulations on your daughter on her Dental Medical Studies!

More power to her and to you and your family, sir!

An example of a shining star!

My respects,
Bran

That is so very true, Tito Rald.

Tactics will never change. Like you said, sir, on the thread on the Roman Empire.
"History repeats itself."

I agree with that jud, sir.

Quote from: calle on April 17, 2009, 12:33:16 PM
Chismoso man kaayo, dong, mao daghan ug balita.

Drs. Guido and Grace are very good people. Kung naay magpahospital sa ila nga kabalo sila nga naglisud sa kinabuhi, gamay ra ila singil, dili pud kau mahalon ang mga tambal.

Wala koy pictures as of now. toa sa ako in-laws ang pics kay sila man naay camera. pero kung makapadala na sila, i'll post some here. i'll just email it to you since i don't know how to post pics in the forum.

Usbon pa nimu inyo balay inig human nimu pohon nga garenovate na man mo run?hehehe nuon, daghan man mo kwarta.

I also saw your lolo ciano's truck. wa man madaot kay gisilong man sa parkingan nga connected sa tindahan sa imung lola. wa ko kahangad pero im sure daghan tog bunga ang nangka ninyo run, hahaha.

last week, the carpenters were already done doing the roofing i guess. it's blue, nindot color, dili sakit sa mata. nalimpyohan na sad ang frontyard.

GOD IS PRAISED!

Tito, nice to hear that! You have no idea how many sleepless nights mommy would come downstairs and tell us her kids, "Doy, day, gusto ko irenovate ang balay ni mama ug papa"

Gi renovate na baya, salamat sa Dios. I wish Lola was alive still, because my mommy always talks about her. Mingaw Mingaw pood intawn si mommy sa iyang mama.

Ma hilak pood ta da!

Hilak ko kalingaw kai when Lolo was here in the 'states from 2003 till 2005, mo ingoon man to sija namo, 'Gusto na ko mo balik sa Valencia. Sa balay nako ug imung lola nating"

He only said that, and My tears from my eyes fell like waterfalls.



Tito, please post pictures! Palihug, ha.


Salamat dayon,
Bran-Bran

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 17, 2009, 04:39:34 PM
ang isog bay Lor kanang di mo eskwela ug karate pero ug unahan humanon jud!
di ba?

of course, igsoon, pero if you are isug and take martial arts at the same time, your skills and strengths are honed perfectly.

My younger brother, bisan gamay siya, he can break a block of wood already. Right now, he is already a red belt 1 stripe in Tae Kwan Do.

This picture was taken 4 years ago.



My other younger brother, Don Rico, who is a Red Belt 5 stripes (DAN), has already defeated black belts in the dojo, not because he was stronger than them, but because his skill and precision (natural ability) was augmented by standard discipline that is taught to them in Karate (Tae Kwan Do).

Don Rico can break 3 planks of wood with a mere round-house kick.

Valencianon dugo na.

For those who are avid history fans, I encourage and recommend reading into military tactical works during the Napoleonic Wars. Classic infantry and cavalry maneuvers.

A favorite of mine was in analyzing Gerdaume's classical infantry assault. What the professional code of the day was to march one's line infantry, fire a volley and reciprocate. Gerdaume's tactical genius called for a 'Cannon ball charge'.

This called for an artillery squadron to concentrate fire on the central column of the enemy infantry line. Saturation of fire was mandated. After the enemy's line showed a gap, one's line infantry was ordered to return 3 volley shots. On the 4th call, the general order to fix bayonet was made.

Full frontal charge.

Given, this tactic did work for Napoleon's forces, however, at the expense of high casualties.

Quote from: calle on April 17, 2009, 07:46:01 AM
Dr. Henrietta, the present mayor, is Dr. Conching's niece, dong. She succeeded her uncle, Nong Abling, when the latter passed away before finishing his second term. Nong Abling, who stood as patriarch of the Lim family after their parents died, succeeded her youngest sister, Dr. Conching, when she finished her three terms.

Dr. Conching got elected in the provincial board for three terms. after finishing her three terms, she ran and won as President of the Association of Barangay Captains in the province.

The three altars of the church were renovated eight years ago during Fr. Estoque's term using indigenous materials, particularly molave, locally known as tugas. The renovation was under the supervision of the National Historical Institute and the Diocesan body tasked in preserving Bohol's heritage. It cost Valencianhons millions to renovate the three altars.

The facade was also renovated at the time of Fr. Galon as well as the roof and ceiling. The facade was funded through donations from Valencia's rich and famous, most notably the families of Drs. Conching and Guido.

The renovation of the roof was very Providential. Before the town fiesta, a Valencianhon, in the person of Tata Abarado, owner of Santisima Trinidad Ice Plant, Santisima Trinidad fishing vessels and Bohol's largest fishpond located in Ubay, had a dream. In her dream, it was raining in Valencia so hard that the Sto. Nino inside the Church got wet. She went to the convent and donated millions for the renovation.

The story of Ma'am Tata Abarado and her contribution for the blessed Santo Nino in our church is so heart warming, sir. God Bless her, and all the wonderful people that donated for the preservation of our church. Even if walay naka contribute, the prayers did help as well.

This kind of information and news, i like to read about.

God Bless,

Ning adto man mi sa balay nila when we came back in 1998. Buotan man sila, very kind and respectful. The mother of Dr. Guido always referred to Lola in their chinese names, as I remember the side conversations.

Its interesting to know that you know so much of the internal intrigue in Valencia, Tito. hahaha!

I'm happy to know that you enjoyed your vacation to Valencia last week, did you go back home by yourself or did you go with your family as well? Mo balik ahong mommy karoong summer kai she and my uncle are trying to renovate the house of my lolo and lola. So you saw Lolo's truck still there eh? hahaha!

Can you imagine, when I was only 4 or 5 years old, when my parents drove us to Valencia to visit our lolo and lola, I would always wait for Lolo to come back from his drives. And I always knew Lolo was outside because i could hear the sound of the coins in his pocket. Tag'aan pood mi nija ug 5 peso or 10 peso, dagan jud mi sa mercado mo palit hahaha. Ahong igsoon, she made a collection of the pisos she got form lolo. hahaha!

I want the old place to be renovated as well. When I'm done (maluuy ang Ginoo), I want to completely refurbish our place. So i can come back and visit every summer.

PS. Tito, do you have pictures of your visit to Valencia? If so, please post and share~


Salamat Kaayo,

Bran

Dear Brothers and Sisters of Valencia,

Where are you all now? Where in the globe are you located now?
Philippines? North America? Europe?

Hows life? kummusta!

Talk

Another sweet memory;

As a child, my cousins and I would ride with our Lolo Ciano to his drive routes. He took us one time to Anas, the ancestral barangay of the Salvo Clan. I never saw so many of my family members before.

Lolo, afterwards, took us to a mango farm and we had our choice of mangos, Then he introduced us to a green leaf on trees that he showed us to eat. Sour tasting, though the Bisayan name of the plant alludes my memory.

Ang facial reaction namo, his mga apos, was priceless.

I remember boldly saying, "Unsa man ni, Lo'? Aslum kaayo ni uy!"
Katawa pood si Lolo. Lingaw kaayo to see my Lolo have fun with us, his beloved apos.

Afterwards, he took us to Badjang springs.
Ning dive jud mi sa pool adto. Ako, si Angel, si Joseph, so John, si Forlyn ug si Chrisian.
After wards, ning balik mi sa Truck ni Lolo, and to our surprise, gi palitan mi ni Lolo ug pandesal ug coke bottles.

Ka-un mi, inum pood ug coke. Afterwards, katogon na mi tanan. Balik sa balay.


Lolo, Mingaw na pood ko nimo, Lo. I LOVE YOU, Lo'

Tito, I didn't know that Dr. Conching Lim was no longer mayor. My maninay is also a Lim, the wife of Dr. Chiu. Kaila ka nila? They are over here in south jersey as well. Ning anhi sila sa Fiesta sa Santo Nino diri.

Kuyawan bitaw ko sa Lim family. Powerful kaayo. I have alot of respect for Dr. Guido Lim. Mga amigo sila sa ahong Lola sa unang panahon.

Good to hear that there's progress in Valencia. Gi renovate na ba nila ang Church to the Santo Nino? Good memories in that place.

Did you happen to see my Uncle Jun, Tito? He is back home right now ra ba. Plano raba mo balik si mommy ug ahong mga igsoon gamay this summer. Sayang i can't go tho.

God Bless Valencia!
The Bright minds of Valencianons!

by Anberlin

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by: Secondhand Serenade


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1O9DyFLIKo

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

-2 Timothy 1: 7

There Is No Impossibility


Last week we were having some difficulty working on our presentation as regards to immune evasion of Wucheria bancrofti and Brugia malayi on host immune system. 3 days ago, we were able to find a journal acticle regarding our specific question; dealing with our presentation. Our presentation is complete and ready.

The LORD is so good. My simple prayer reached HIS throne. The LORD is good.

There is no impossibility for the LORD.

Dr. Cooper told us to purchase clinical machines; this will be interesting, as in our pharmacology course, we will be expected to use and master the EKG machine, as well as a continuum of machines.

Ah, im so excited. A move from theory and basic science to practice and clinical correlation.

Has 1 year passed that quick?

Right now ordering books for 2nd year course material:

Medical Pathology
Pharmacology
Psychiatric Behavioral Science
Medical Microbiology
Epidemiology

Productivity made manifest. We have compiled our presentation on Lymphatic Filariasis, which will be delivered on Friday before the continuum of our medical college. Myself and Clarence will present. Overall, our powerpoint presentation has about 67 slides, not including the citation page.

I was able to finish surgical neuroanatomy reviews today, just prior to leaving the library. Currently working on the conquest of Medical Physiology, particularly on the topic of GIT and Endocrinology.

230+ pages to be covered in 26 days time.



Gotta love medical school. LOL,

Discussion about military tactics, strategies and implementation. Be it offensive or defensive (or both).

We can talk about Roman military tactics, Sun Tzu's tactics, Tank warfare, infantry tactics, flanking tactics, etc.

Anything involving military tactics and strategy. To our heart's content.


Join me.

Ill-gotten treasures are of no value, but righteousness delivers from death.

â€" Proverbs 10:2

Thoughts:
Wealth, especially wealth gotten through greedy and wicked means, proves to be of no lasting value. This rancid wealth rots the heart of the one who gets it and it cannot save us from our ultimate demise. Righteousness, however, is a far more precious treasure. This righteousness of the Eternal God, this gift given to us by grace through faith, is greater than the limits of our mortality and powerful enough to redeem our soul from death.

salamaat
sa
Ginoo

Please know that I am praying for little kiddo, as well.
May our good Lord bless him, his body, his spirit. The goodness of the Lord is surely uncountable. His love and his mercy is immeasurable.


Lord continue to bless the body of Kiddo, let his immune system grow and resound. Father, creator of our bodies, designer of our mechanisms, let the medicines that the doctors are providing for this little boy, your child, work for him, according to your plans. Your grace.

Continue to strengthen kiddo's family, and those who are around him. To reassure them, LORD, that you are there with them, every moment of their dayily lives, that not an inch of hair falls from their heads without your will and knowing.

Father, o great writer of all things. You who raised Lazarus from the dead, and raised yoru own beloved son on the third day on Easter.

Please heal this boy. Continue to place your hand on his head, and grace him with your merciful heeling.

Father, YOU who are able to do all things.

We ask this from you.

In Jesus' name.
Amen.

Quote from: Amir on April 14, 2009, 11:25:30 PM
One thing i was confused is the twist of romans to christianity, how the great romans converted into christians?

This is a question that is deep, Amir. Many historians argue this very question, to which has been a great dialogue.

Though my knowledge in Roman History is limited as compared to other historian contemporaries, I can infer some truths regarding your topic and question.

The old Roman religion was a polytheistic religion, based on the Greek pantheon of deities, with its own concept of creationism, with deities that represented natural aspects. Jupiter, for example, was the Roman Father of the gods, who had the power of lightning and thunder, Mars the Avenger, was the Roman god of war (similar to the Greek deity, Ares, who was the God of war), the goddess Diana, etc.

Roman religion evolved many ways throughout the continuum of the empire, and a major aspect of Roman religion was the prevalence of religious cults and importation of foreign ideology. An example this is made manifest in the growth of the incorporation of the Egyptian goddess, Isis, into the Roman religion after the conquest of Egypt during the reign of Augustus. There were also a prevalence of the Cult of the Emperor. The Emperor of Rome was considered a living and physical God, the physical incarnation of Jupiter. And like wise, it was common for Roman citizens, senators, legionaries to refer to him as, "Pater Nostreum", which means, 'Our Lord'. Divine praises were offered to the Emperor, and many Romans would burn incense to the statue of the Caesars of Rome, a daily practice that was promulgated by the Act of Divinity of Emperors. It was an act that was ordered by the Roman Senate.

One thing you have to take into consideration is that there was no 'personal' God in the Roman religion. The immortal Roman gods did not offer salvation to the citizenry and devotees, so to say, as compared to the role of Christ in Christianity. Christ Jesus offered salvation, and was the personal God for believers. Whereas in Roman religion, it was required for devotees to offer sacrifices to the gods in order to please them and to thwart the anger of the Gods. And prayers to the Emperor was enforced, it was required by law, so as we see there is no personal connection.

The rigidity and looseness of Roman religion led to the conversion of many peoples. Christianity, which was illegal and considered a religious cult during the early days of the empire, grew rapidly and was substantiated as a major world religion due to the massive conversions.

When the Emperor Constantine I, coverted to Christianity after his great epiphany in the Battle of Mirvian Bridge, which he won due to the image of the Cross he saw in the sky. When Constantine was coronated in the Capitolline steps in Rome, he violated and broke Imperial custom. This is interesting to know because when a new Emperor was coronated, the first act of any Emperor was to offer divine praises and burn incenses to the Temples of the Gods, and refer to himself in the Divine person.

Constantine broke this custom. Constantine didn't offer divine praises to the Roman Gods, and he vehemently refused divine praises on his persona. Constantine was baptized into the Christian Church, and he made Christianity the main state religion, and he initiated laws that outlawed religious cults as well as forbade the practice of the 'pagan' religion of the past.

The effects of this change in religious policy forever changed the Roman Empire.

Christianity grew and blossomed throughout the empire. Churches were built in replace of temples, and the conversion of many peoples occured. The province of Hispanola (Spain), became christian, so did the province of Gaulia-Franconia (France) as well part of the province of Germanium (Germany), and Brittania (present day UK). The province of Egypt also became Christian (note the rise of coptic churches) etc.


With this act, the notion of Divine Right of the Roman Emperor was obliterated. No longer was the word of the Emperor the 'law' and 'absolute truth'.

As a result, revolts, and rebellion throughout the empire became a pragmatic reality.

As the Emperor no longer was a God. But a mere man. 

Another important biblical figure that I admire:

St. Michael The Archangel



But even the archangel Michael, when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses, did not dare to bring a slanderous accusation against him, but said, "The Lord rebuke you!"

-Jude 1:9

and

And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.
And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
And they that be wise shall shine as the brightness of the firmament; and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever.

-Daniel 12:1-3

Quote from: eclipsepers0n on April 09, 2009, 03:48:09 AM
Hello,

Wow, I never knew that the Reign of Terror was a reference to the guillotine. Where you or are you a history major>??

Last but not least, in the past several decades historians of the French Revolution have increasingly studied how the revolutionaries sought to create an entirely new society, culture, economy and even people’s sense of identity.  How does A. France explore this attempt to create a new world and new selves in The Gods Will Have Blood ? 

Ricky,

I do have a question for you, since you read this, I always wanted to ask another this question: "Do you think Evariste over-did his role? Was there a limit to the revolutionary mandates? Additionally, do you think that The Revolution violated the moral principles of the Great European Enlightenment ?"

Sure, the Revolutionaries had the right to change their government, but were they substantiated in forcibly exporting their revolutionary ideals at the expense and lives of other foreign nations (nationals)? Per se the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, Spanish Empire, German Rhine States and Russia?

Just wanted to know your view on the matter.

Do reply, please.


Waiting,
Lorenzo

Interesting point, Tito.
Sure, I see your point.

Even if America fell tomorrow, there would be another super power to replace her.
And surely, that power would have to hurdle the same problem.

There will always be an antagonist to a protagonist.

As there is a ying for every yang. (Ying-Yang confucian concept)

Since time immemorial, every power will always have those that opposed it.

The Romans had the barbarians
The Greeks had the Persians
The Hebrews had the Babylonians/Egyptians
The British had the French
The French had the Germans
etc,

Quote from: fdaray on April 14, 2009, 12:47:25 PM
There are a bunch of reasons why the Roman Empire fell. I will discuss them in the order of their importance:

1. Tyranny - When Julius Caesar killed the too corrupt Republic he had replaced a form of bad government with one, which at that time, seemed good. On the short run (~180 years) the empire was better then the old republic, but on the long run it was to be the core of the rotten empire. A long series of emperors had nothing to do with the well-beeing of the empire, they only saw their own interests and vices. Internal crisis weakend the imperial army which was no longer capable of defending the empire.
2. No more practice of virtues. In the time of the republic the romans built the empire step by step, discipline was a common word, law and order reigned everywhere. The barbarians where not (yet) afraid of the mighy legions. When the republic turned into the empire, it was near its peak. Pace came and there was no more need for a well disciplined army or brillliant generals; people mixed and the roman blood was no longer pure (it is strongly related to the difference I wazs talking about: ancient roman- modern italian). The barbarians where now afraid even when they heard the name of the Roman Empire. So on the base of peace and prosperity (the Pax Romana) the empire started to slide downwards. Soon the barbarians started to realise that the mighty roman army was not what it used to be. While they were attacking the boders of the empire the internal crisis decimated the flower of the roman army. And the fall was only at the beginning. Diocletian was the last good emperor to realise that the empire could no longer be governed by one person... At this point there was no turning back...
3. Christianity - some may not agree with me but I (and other people way smarter then me) think that Christianity is one of the most importnat reasons of the decline of the Roman Empire. Christianity told people that the life on earth is, for the most part useless. The material world is only temporary, so people no longer practiced the virtues and simply waited for the kingdom of heaven. The army was no longer considered a priority, because God will not reward the brave man of the legions. As I see it Christianity corroded the very pilars of the Roman society. As there was no more wish to fight, the end was no longer a problem of if, but of when.

Mr. Daray,

That is a really good synopsis you have there, sir.

Your analysis is astute, sir. I must agree with you regarding the long list of emperors that came after Claudius, though there were some exceptional Emperors that brought some kind of peace and stability to the empire in the later years (per se: Hadrian, Trajan, Diocletian, Marcus Aurelius) thought they were few in number.

One contributing factor that led to the collapse of the Roman Empire was peace and complacency.

The Imperial Army no longer maintained the rigor and strict demeanor that it had proliferated in days of Augustus and Tiberius. Rome's legions were no longer trained in Rome, but were conscripts of barbarians that were Romanized or slaves that were thrust into military service.

As a result of the decentralization of the military, it laxed in ability. You're right, Mr. Daray, Rome's continual breeding with other cultures developed a 'mixed' people. The original Latin Roman no longer existed, but instead was replaced by a mixture of peoples that claimed Roman right, by citizenship.

The rise of Christianity, definitely, did have its effect on the empire. The brutality and militaristic precision of pre-christian Rome was undoubted. We have so many cases of Rome's absolution regarding city states that revolted against Rome being put to the sword (eg, Jerusalem in the revolt of AD 65, the revolt in Alexandria that was put down by razing the city etc). The law and order Rome implemented and kept was made manifest with the use of crucifixion, which symbolized Roman law and order. Crucifixion, altogether, was done away with when Constantine rose to the throne. Since Constantine was Christian, he forbade the use of crucifixion throughout  the empire, and made the cross into a religious symbol. The effects of which, is felt even today.

The old Roman virtues that were symbolic of pre-christian Rome was displaced and supplanted with Christian ideals.

One can infer that it weakened the Roman Empire, at the expense of Rome and at the benefit of non-christian barbaric peoples such as the Visigoths, Vandals, Ostrogoths and Berber-Arabs, that took advantage of Rome's weakness and 'Christian Enlightenment'.

Great post, Mr. Daray!

I enjoyed reading it!

Quote from: fdaray on April 14, 2009, 10:58:16 AM
Lorenzo, you're a Filipino- American. At this time, are you having dual citizenship.?

What is the point of view of this topic? Does it mean that we will adopt for statehood to the USA.?

The reason I posted this topic was because I had a dialogue with a friend of mine some months ago regarding the benefits of American protectorateship and/or statehood. My friend is Puerto Rican, and Puerto Rico is an American protectorate, meaning all Puerto Ricans are American citizens. Thought hey have local autonomy, self governance is ensured. Spanish is spoken culture maintained.

I merely wanted to ask the Boholano community, and the Filipino community at large how they felt on the issue. That issue being, Philippine's entry into the United States.

I wanted to hear their views, the pros and the cons.

To answer your question, Mr. Daray, yes I am an American Citizen. I maintain my dual citizenship. I had the choice of relinquishing my Philippine Citizenship when I acquired American citizenship over a decade ago, but I chose to keep it.

Buwad, and I respect your view. As you have the right to share your view. From reading your posts, we all learn from different perspectives. It adds balance to our views.

Let others share their views on this topic, kai interesting kaayo.

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 14, 2009, 10:42:08 AM
come to philippines and if youre kidnap here. im sure theyl be using colt45s and m16s.

thats for sure!

Buwad, lets get back to the topic. And of course I will come back to the Philippines. Its my Fatherland.

I'm just a simple, average, Filipino-American.

Of Valenciano roots.

Sige, lets get back to topic.

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 14, 2009, 10:39:51 AM
i know it, the world know it regarding these arms sales. but were only discussing about the mindanao/philippine situation and those m16s that the murderers, kidnappers and terrorist are using.

isn't it shameful being a proud and a good american? 

We're discussing the entire issue, because it relegates to the issue. The Philippine case scenario is but one example of the global phenomenon, Buwad.

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 14, 2009, 10:24:10 AM
its not a blame game my frend its a fact! and those american guns and bullets that killed innocent civilians here in our country are made from america.

this issue is undebatable. 

Arms sales is an ongoing phenomenon, my friend. The NATO allies engage in it, so does the United States, so too does the Chinese and the Russians. In the world of global geopolitics and strategic interests, military sales are provided for by nations that can afford sales. Its a business, i am not in defense of such sales, but am merely implying that it is a system in place.

We live in a capitalistic society, Buwad. A society that embraces mercantilism. We don't live in a pacificistic society, though I wish we did so that violence wouldn't be observed.

But the world we live in follows in a capitalistic model. Even the Chinese, which is a politically communist, has already embraced capitalism (which is actually on contrary to pure communist manifest).

There are individuals in this world that do things for a profit, and sadly, there are even American companies, British companies, Japanese companies, Chinese companies, Germany companies even Filipino military companies that sell arms to make a profit.

In the end, what the buyer does with the weapons is the limiting factor. The United States sells arms (officially) to friendly nations, but what the buyer does with arms is at the discretion of the buyer nation.

When a buyer nation purchases American arms, that buyer nation takes and assumes responsibility what it does with it. Either it uses it its own military or if it chooses to snuggle it to provide arms to insurrectionists is at the discretion of the buyer nation.

Please don't take this to heart. Its just simple dialogue.

God Bless you, Buwad.

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 14, 2009, 09:54:41 AM
the logic and simple as it is is:

every american gun made either in cebu or masachusettes. the inventor got a share of it called a royalty fee.

it only happen that here in mindanao they use m16s to terrorized the pipol and use them for kidnapping. it's the americans m16s not AKs. thats the point. 

why talking about the russians and the Chinese! Jesus!!!

Buwad, please do not use the Lord's name in vain.

If you want to debate, debate simply. Don't involve the LORD in any of your usage.

Thank You.

Buwad, the Chinese and Russians sell AK 47s to afghans, to Arab fundamentalists, to Indonesia as well as Malaysia. They sell weapons that kill in Africa as well, where civil wars are plenty.

Thats the point, Buwad. An entire continuum of the world practices arms sales. You can't blame one nation without expecting to blame the others that are responsible for the same policies.

In the end, the blame should be placed on those who utilize the weapons for means of terrorizing. America is not to blame when the Abu Sayyaf and the MNLF kidnap Filipinos and foreigners and have them ransomed. America should not be blamed for the murderings of such terrorist groups.

The one to be blamed, Buwad, is the Abu Sayyaf and the MNLF and other terrorist groups that precipitate such wanton violence and inhumane acts.

Again, your argument is moot.

You're simply playing the blame game. To which I do not agree.



Cheers,

lol, sure Buwad. Whatever you dream about.

Lets get back to topic shall we

Quote from: Michael Ligalig on November 20, 2008, 10:40:02 PM
To unlock the country's college students their creative potential and set them on the path to academic and career success, Microsoft Philippines today launched a software giveaway that provides them access to the latest Microsoft developer and designer tools at no charge.

The Microsoft DreamSpark student program (http://channel8.msdn.com) makes available a broad range of development and design software for download.

“Looking at the kind of technology that we have today, we expect to see bigger and better innovation to come, and our students today will play a major role in this,” said Tim Vergel de Dios, Academic Developer Evangelist, Microsoft Philippines.

“Microsoft DreamSpark is our way of equipping the next generation of technology leaders with tools that will not only help them improve their skill, but also enable them to make use of technology in life-changing ways that will benefit the community and spur economic growth,” he said.

The program was initially offered to more than 35 million college students in Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the U.K. and the U.S. earlier this year.

Now, Microsoft DreamSpark is also available to all Filipino student members of the Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS), the only national student Information Technology (IT) organization in the country.

JPCS is open to all college students who are interested in IT and developing their technical and leadership skills.

The organization currently has over 4,000 members coming from universities and colleges around the country.

According to Vergel de Dios, Microsoft partnered with JPCS to ensure that they can reach out to students focusing on technology, design, math, science and engineering.

"Expansion of the program to include all tertiary students will continue throughout the coming years," he said.

The following cutting-edge software will be available to empower students to unlock their ingenuity by building critical skills -- Microsoft developer tools, designer tools, and platform resources.

“Students today are very technical, and this can be seen in our lifestyle and interests, as well as in what is expected of us when we enter the workplace. Here is an opportunity for students like me to be familiar with the same professional tools that we will be using when we graduate and enter the industry,” said John Paul Sibug, President, Junior Philippine Computer Society (JPCS).

He added,“This gives us a real advantage as we start our careers. Microsoft DreamSpark lets us apply what we’re learning inside the classroom to gain new insights into software design and development.

According to an International Data Corporation (IDC) study of the economic impact of IT across 82 countries and regions, technological innovation is a critical economic growth engine and is expected to generate 7.1 million new jobs in the global economy over the next four years. - PNA

Good to hear news like this. 7.1 million new jobs in the global economy is substantial.

Quote from: leoello on January 15, 2009, 12:18:28 PM
I'm just speaking from my own Filipino American point of view, just think of how the current dialogue of "illlegal immigrants" (don't we call it 'TNT'?) will be heightened?

Just think, it was even hard to get a Hawaiian in office and people still demand a copy of Obama's birth certificate. 

I can only speak from the American side because our people who've experienced the Philippine system, at the end of the day, truly have the expertise to decide what is best for themselves.

In terms of US policy----I could see more debates rising in terms of social services, the issue of wealth disparity & universal healthcare will sky rocket. 

For example------How will the US dollar equalize the Philippine peso system?

There will be strong advocacy against accepting the Muslim autonomous region.  And there will be more incentive for more American corporations to carve out and gentrify places like Bohol's Chocolate Hills as our Appalachian Mountains faces.  My main point is power relationships will always exist.  That's my reality seeing different the development of different parts of the United States.  The South rural disinvestment to the industrial north, rising cost of living in US cities, will be magnified in a place that will model the statehood of Hawaii's "paradise".

On the other hand, I feel the US can learn so much from the Cooperative and participatory democracy models of the Philippines. I was sharing in my blog how even after Hurricane Katrina, we were arguing for similar region-wide legislation like the 1991 LGU code for the recovery of our cities like New Orleans and Mississippi Coast.  Local entities had no control of the Federal money for those intended.

Leo, about your question on the equalizing of the Dollar with the Peso:

The Netherlands also has oversees possesisons, particularly in the Caribbean. The islands of Curacao and Bonaire as well as Aruba are Dutch dependencies, and in these islands, they use the  Antillen Guilder, which has an exchange rate of 1 US dollar = 1.75 Antillean Guilder.

Though the Netherlands is part of the EU, the Euro isn't used in these islands as monetary unit. And the island of Bonaire, was ratified and declared a municipality of the Netherlands. They still use the Guilder, and the language spoken is Dutch, Papamientu (local dialect) as well as English and Spanish.

Interesting tho, eh?

Quote from: kiamoy on February 28, 2009, 12:31:45 AM
mura ranag if you want to change the world, start with yourself.

Very true, Bem and at the same time philosophical.

Buwad, your blaming of the United States for such matters makes no sense.
Read your argument again, bud.

The United States does not produce all the M16s. It grants licenses to other nations to produce said weapons (and other units). The Philippine Army produces its own arms by acquiring military contracts and license from foreign arms providers.

What it does with it is at the discretion of the Philippines, and any other nation for that matter.

Its a business. It follows the rules of capitalism and mercantilism.

China, Russia, etc do the same.

Lets not be hypocritical, shall we?

And being a nationalist has nothing to do with this, its simple logic.

Cheers,

Did you know why Tiberius refused to be Emperor when duty called him?

He feared his own father. He was afraid of the shoe he had to fit.

In AD 14, when Emperor Augustus the Great passed this world, the Roman Senate convened to declare Tiberius as Emperor.

To the surprise of the Senate, Tiberius once said, "I wish not to have all the power, give me half of government, and the rest can be ruled by the Senate."

The senate was confused and bewildered with such a statement.

One senator refuted, "But, Sire, how long shall you expected the state to be without its head?"

It was only with the instance of the Senate and the legions that Tiberius accepted the throne of his father.

Throughout his life, Tiberius lived under the shadow of his father, Augustus the Great.
As the expectations the state had for his rule was set to the standards pre-ordained by his own father, Augustus.

Tiberius once complained to the Senate, "How can I be expected to surpass Excellence? For surely, Augustus was the epitome of Excellence."

Quote from: buwadsanga on April 14, 2009, 09:16:01 AM
americans should look as a mirror with regards to the fall of roman empire. it will happen and soon to USA, the economy and trillion deficits speaks for itslef. world power is shifting now from the atlantic/pacific to the indian ocean and china sea.

how does a debt ridden country like USA to lead the world. 

for the times they are a changin' - bob dylan

All civilizations rise and fall, Buwad. But the time isn't nigh for America.
America has yet to reach its zenith.

Rome existed for over 1500 years.

America is only 233 years old. We have another 1000+ years.

Quote from: raldampong on April 13, 2009, 05:20:16 PM
Dong, any of our Politician can learn from the history of the Romans. Because history repeat itself.

Quote from: raldampong on April 13, 2009, 04:00:40 PM
Octavian, during his childhood had incesteous affair with her sister Selene. He adored her sister very much that he's heart is just for her sister.

He's father Marcus Antonius thought he is weak. Octavian learned early Political Strategy through his adapted father Gaius Julius Ceasar.

The hatred between Sevilla and Athea started it all. Sevilla is the mother Lapidus. Bruttus and Cassius who allied with Cicero started the plot to kill Julius Cesaer. Sevilla is as concubine of JC  who dislike Octavian as heirs in favor of his son Lapidus.

But Julius Cesaer like Octavian very much because of his pure in heart and motives. His love of his people pure. So when JC died his first act of introduction to the populace is give all the money to the people of Rome. About 3 million lira, every citizen will get 300 lira. Nice moved huh.

This make His Mother and father very upset, and sent hi to the south for exiles with a few soldiers, that later on became a Legion that defeated all enemies in the south.

Octavian was a tactical genius. When his grandmother, Julia Caesaris died, he was the one that delivered the eulogorium (eulogy) prior to her cremation.

The Roman historian Seutonius remarked how well delivered it was. So much that it captured the heart of Julius Caesar, prompting him to adopt his grand-nephew, Octavian.

As Octavian's mother was the niece of Julius Caesar.

Julius Caesar loved the boy so much that he had him recieve the toga virilus (act of Adulthood) in the Forum. And publicly declared before the gods and the Senate that he be his lawful son and heir.

Augustus was only 17 years old and he had already begun political life.

Throughout his life, his tactical genius renovated the empire, constructed roads, and ports, aqueducts, baths, etc.

His masterminding of the empire was absolute. Very little changed in terms of policy throughout the empire with only little modifications during the rule of Trajan and Hadrian. For the net 300 years.

Augustus' son and heir, Tiberius, never wanted to be emperor.

Did you know that Augustus, when he was alive, refused Divine praises?

During the height of his political career, when the title of 'Pater Patriae' (Father Of the Fatherland) was conferred upon him by the Roman Senate, he accepted with hesitation.

Some of his fanatical followers, many of them Senators and centurions in the legions even proposed that he be deified while still alive. Augustus, who never liked excesses in glorifcation, once said to his followers, "Praise not I, target your praises to the Immortal Gods. I am but a servant of Rome."

His commentry had a reversal effect. It only increased his popularity within the plebeians and his supporters in the Roman Senate. Many of whom, despite Caesar's protests, offered him divine praises when he entered the forum and capitolline.

When Augustus addressed the senate, many senators would prostrate themselves in his presence, others would burn incense as Augustus spoke, which was actually only provoked Augustus to anger, the Roman historian Seutonius documented this.

He was so popular in life. Many Roman citizens referring him to 'Jupiterus Pontifex Suprasuperiosux', which was a title of the God Jupiter.

Upon his death, Augustus, who in life refused divine praises, was declared a God by the Senate and People of Rome (SPQR). He was deified not only in the cities, but in Egypt, the province that he conquored some decades prior.

Augustus was the center of the Imperial Cult of the Emperor, and a shrine to his honor was erected rather close to the forum, beside the Temple to Divus Ilius, the deified Julius Caesar.

Eichmann and many other Nazi officers who hid in South America were mostly caught and neutralized by Mossad.

One of the best intelligence wings in the world: Mossad.

But the M16 i produced by military plants all over the world, Buwad. License rights to produce them are acquired.

That's like us blaming the Wrights Brothers for all the airplane crashes because they invented the aero-plane in the early 20th century.

Your tactic is rather moot.

The violence should be placed on those who use the weapons for ill-intent. Claro que si?

Shout In Glory-

When times are tough, and things just are not going according to plans. When despair is knocking on your door. Cast thy fears aside! Do not invite Satan into thy precious soul and heart!

Hark!

PRAISE THE NAME OF THE LORD!
THE FATHER
THE SON
AND THE HOLY SPIRIT!

Praise HIS name with thy lips!
For Almighty God is Worthy of ALL Glories, Honors and Praises.

In Good times, Glorify HIM
In Bad times, Glorify HIM.

Amen, Ellen. Your answer is complete.

The anger of the Lord God was extinguished with the ultimate sacrifice. Man's death started with the fall of Adam, yet man's rise and salvation came with the resurrection of Christ.

That whosoever believes in Him (Christ Jesus), would be raised on the last day. And not be cast into everlasting Fire.

Quote from: Macky Ferniz on January 25, 2009, 05:19:11 AM
I am thinking if killing is a mortal sin, then why does God allow war as in the Holy Bible?

If you killed a man during war, is that a mortal sin or what kind of sin?

Some said that if you killed while defending yourself, you are not committing murder.

But what if during war, you are on the offensive?

Can anyone justify this in terms of Biblical philosophy?

Mr. Ferniz, aside form the religious perspective, there is a tactical and miliary maxim that goes on the lines of, "The best defensive is offensive."

Quote from: leoello on January 25, 2009, 05:08:13 AM
Yes. Do we have any other examples of empires founded by nonviolence and peace? Also, let's not forget the definition of "war" can go beyond military means.  War in terms of hard economic sanctions, threat to stop foreign aid, or ideological war.

The sole concept of building an empire is warfare too, you are charged to control the ideology, preserve your principles, and deliver and exploit the necessary resources for your citizens. (e.g. Iraq War, Philippine-American War)

Ah, very good point, Leo.
But I want to ask you, isn't there another form of empire? Economic imperialism? Cultural Imperialism? Where military means not need be used?
Per se an example; Confucianism and its exportation into East Asian cultures of Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

What do you think?

Bedo,

Age is nothing but a number

ha,

My cousin has a beautiful name;

Aislynne.

It is of Gaelic (Irish) origin.
It means, "Beautiful dream, vision"

The variants are: Aileen, Asleen, Allana, Llana, and the male form is: Allen, Allans

My younger sister's name is:

Lorraine.

It is of French origin. And it means, "Of Lothair"

The Latin equivalent of Lorraine is: Lauren, Larentia, (both feminine), but the male form is : Laurentius.

The Spanish form of Lorraine is: Lorena, Lorensa, Lorenza. The masculine form of Lorraine is: Lorenzo, Lorenz, Lorens

Lets move on to a new topic.

Let us talk about Anger.

My question to you, my blessed Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus is:

What the Bible says about anger, ours and God's. How to deal with sinful anger.

When times are good, be happy;
but when times are bad, consider:
God has made the one
as well as the other.
Therefore, a man cannot discover
anything about his future.

-Ecclesiastes 7:14


Remark: God allows both good times and bad times to come to everyone. He blends them in our lives in such a way that we can't predict the future or count on human wisdom and power. We usually give ourselves the credit for the good times. Then in bad times, we tend to blame God without thanking him for the good that comes out of it. When life appears certain and controllable, don't let self-satisfaction or complacency make you too comfortable, or God may allow bad times to draw you back to him. When life seems uncertain and uncontrollable, don't despair â€" God is in control and will bring good results out of tough times.

Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight.

1 Peter 3:3-4