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I think the nuns probably wanted a share, and the couple refused. Mao na sigoro why the nuns are sewing. Hmmmm?

hahaha!

naa pa man, sir.

One thing I can't resist in a woman:

1) Intellect--if she is smarter than me or if she outscores me--ah, then I will chase her.

2) Kissable lips. Self explanatory

3) Open mindedness. More of a reason to increase the chase. haha

Excellent points, Leo.

Very interesting points.

Quote from: calle on January 15, 2009, 12:39:52 PM
mamista mi dong!

Sir, everyone was invited to our place. In honor of the Blessed Santo Nino. Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Happy Fiesta, Sir!

Quote from: calle on January 15, 2009, 12:35:18 PM

Those stories of faith continue to be told far and wide, especially to those who feel shorn of miracles in their lives. They serve as a testimony to the power of faith. Many derive comfort from them and miracles are retold to all who believe with childlike faith in He who made His dwelling among men.

Amen!

Viva El Santo Nino de Cebu!
El Patron de Valencia!

Viva el nombre de Santo Nino, JesuCristo. El rey de los reyes! El Rey y salvador de los mundos!

Leo, you mentioned the cooperative and participatory democracy in place in the Philippines. I think one of the pros of the Philippines is the creation of the region system. Super Regions. For example, Bohol, Cebu and surrounding areas are part of Region VII. It capitalizes on the financial power of the provinces combined.

I think if something like this region or super region concept was incorporated in the United States, I think that development of some poorer states would come faster. It would tap the common economic strengths of the states involved. Per se the south--would be agriculture, and tourism, as well as manufacturing.

In the north, if states such as Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York were grouped together as one region, it would pool the financial strengths of all states involved.

Interesting point, Leo. You mentioned the Industrial North's tendency to take advantage of the poorer regions--making reference to the south and the strip mining of the Appalachian Mountains. When you mentioned, this, I did remember reading in a history text of the massive coal mining the United States had in place in the Philippines in its brief 50 year tenure.

Do you think that IF the Philippines was, hypothetically placed as an American State, that its untapped natural resource would be targeted by industrial corporations?

ah, haha!

Sir, I liked your input on talking with intellectuals.

I take my hat off to you, Sir Lay.

Sometimes, however, in our pursuits to discuss with others and to learn from others--there will always be others who take offense to our position on things. No matter what it may be. So for me, as much as I respect others points of views, when in dealing with such a subject, I will answer it according to my views as asked from others. Giving a dilute answer to appease a set of people at the expense of the reality of my views is, for me, not being true to others.


In this life, we all come into conflict with people, either we mean to do it or just simply because they don't agree with us. For me, that is and will always be inevitable.

We all will have different views on the matter, despite the clashes here and there, we should always remain civil and respectful of others views, even if they are different from ours. But in no way should we mitigate our own views to suite and appease them.

In my opinion, that is betraying your own self. Your own identity.

Even if I disagree with a person, if that person is able to carry a proper dialogue and proper refutes, I begin to admire that person. Not because he is in the opposition, but because of one's resiliency, and their own defense. In fact, one of my closest friends was in the opposing side of a Political Science Debate in my 2nd year class in college. He was assigned by my professor to defend the Israeli Border Wall, and I, was assigned to the opposition. We debated before the class vehemently, lasting for over 4 hours (not including break times). And though our debate was rather frictional, I developed a lasting friendship with Robert. And he was my best friend.

I will always remember him because of his intellect, his ability to defend himself, and his refutes.

To me, that demonstrates character, it demonstrates ability, and most of all, it demonstrates eloquence.

haha, when I was in undergraduate college, I would cook buwad and dried squid.
My room mates, Georgi, Bryan and Don, would come out of their rooms and shout at me, "What in the hell is that smell? "

LOL!

I would look at them, as I sat down with my cooked buwad, with rice in my plate and eat with my fingers. Dipping the buwad in suka, and eat. And tell them, "Filipino food, gents. Filipino food."

hahaha.

Bahala pood ug baho ang piniritong buwad, basta naa koy suka ug luto---im okay. Lami kaayo nang buwad. Smells bad pero tastes so darn good.

haha, Sir Lay,

I love your description as well.

Ever notice how great or political influential leaders have a tendency to deify themselves before the people? Or are themselves deified by the people whom they rule over?

What I mean by this is that great leaders in the past easily correlate political control with religious power and influence. Is it because its easier to control a people when one not only is ruling over them, but is also subject to their worship?

A case in point would be the Pharaohs of Egypt, particular before the Ptolemic Epoch. During the reigns of Pharaoh, every single Egyptian was instructed to offer prayers to the divine person of Pharaoh, who was, in Egyptian Religion, the physical and living form of the God Amon Ra. That upon death of a Pharaoh, the spirit of Amon Ra would transcend and take the form of the man to be coronated to the throne.

Another case in point is the man who is Gaius Julius Caesar. A brilliant tactician, a political animal, but yet killed by his own senators and close friends. Yet upon his death, the Roman people were so affected by the situation that they--by the Will of the People--proclaimed the divinity of Caesar. Thereby promulgating Caesar to the Pantheon of Roman Gods. Becoming a God by the will of the people. As you can see, a man was made into a god? But how can this so when in life, Caesar himself never made any mention to be worshiped as a God.

Only after the precedent of the deification of Caesar did the practice of Roman Emperors declaring their own divinity come into place. Rome's greatest Emperor--Augustus, himself made it a mandate to offer Divine praises to the spirit of the Emperor and the Office of the Emperor--and to the Person of the Emperor.

Even European Monarchs in the epoch of Absolute Autocracy used this concept to legitimize their own rule. The right to rule by "Right of God". Many monarchies of Europe used this, namely the Hapsburg Dynasty, the Prussian Empire, the Basque Dynasty, the Tudors and the Romanov Dynasty of Russia.


What say you?

Note, its interesting that some practices in the 18th century is actually still in use in the 21st century--particularly in Psychiatric Medicine.

The use of "Sun and Air"

1. The Lord of the Rings-The Fellowship of the Ring

2. Three Rings for the Elven-kings under the sky,
Seven for the Dwarf-lords in their halls of stone,
Nine for Mortal Men doomed to die,
One for the Dark Lord on his dark throne
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.
One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them,
One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them
In the Land of Mordor where the Shadows lie.


The importance of this excerpt is that it establishes the sense of plot, the essential character in the novel by Tolkien. The power of Sauron and his reign as the Dark Lord, and the binding power of Sauron to the beings of Middle Earth. It establishes the protagonist and the antagonist--the antagonist being the Dark Lord, himself, Sauron, and the protagonists--the Alliance of Middle Earth. The last alliance of men and elves in the 2nd age--and in the closing of the last age when even Men, Elves, and Dwarves of Dale were united against the power of Mordor and Isengard.

Leo, perhaps you can share with the Filipinos of the Philippines some aspect of the cultural problems, hot topics affecting the young Filipino-Americans?

Culture's essential service to a religion is to destroy intellectual idolatry, the recurrent tendency in religion to replace the object of its worship with its present understanding and forms of approach to that object.
-Northrop Frye




Let's begin the debate.

Who is against and who is in support of this declaration? Reasons for it.
This shall be styled in proper Lincoln Debate format.

World governments need to invest in planting trees and growing destroyed populations of conifers and or oak trees that were eradicated during the logging era.

Trees--are eukaryotic organisms--whose sole form of energy is photosynthesis. Critical to the production of energy is CO2 (Carbon Dioxide).

This is a very simple solution to a very complex problem.

Leo brought up a good point in one thread;

the opposition of conservative isolationists and nativists to the notion of American acquisition of the Philippines.

I never thought of it--but he does make a good point.

Considering the growing American hostility towards illegal immigration--I wonder what the American view is towards possibility of Philippine Assimilation.

hahaha! sir, now i am getting hungry.

Eloquently written, Leo,

You brought up a very strong point--the missionaries in the Philippines by different Christian denominations. I know for a fact that there are many Baptist missionary works in Manila--which is rather interesting in how much these Christian denominations are vying for the same population--competing with one another in the goal to 'save souls'. (No pun intended at all). I know that even in Korea, there is a growing Mormon mission there--leading to thousands of South Koreans converting to the Mormon faith.

I really don't have much information on the INC. Perhaps someone else in Tubag Bohol with a far more deeper knowledge on that can answer your question. I myself would also like to know.

I sympathize for you, Leo, if what they tried to do to you was an affront to your Catholic upbringing.

Quote from: leoello on January 15, 2009, 10:29:07 AM


(question answered) you have a knack at conjuring pretty detailed essays in 5min!

haha, this is what I love, bro. History.
It's a side passion of mine.

Where are you based at in the 'states, btw?

Ah yes, I think so, most probably.

LoL, it is a pleasure to find another Historian in this forum.

Leo, I really am pleasured to meet you acquaintance!

Also, one thing I noticed which I would like to inquire from you, Leo, is that after the United States arrived in the Philippines--so did the growth of Protestantism. Did you know that? Growth of Baptists, Lutherans, Seventh Day Adventists, Evangelical Born Agains, and even Mormonism, etc.

Did you notice that?

Compared to the homogeneity of Roman Catholicism by the Spaniards?
A cultural-religious discourse. Since Americans are mostly Protestant compared to Catholic Spain.

ah, just put some suka. its all good. lol!

Quote from: leoello on January 15, 2009, 10:02:07 AM
Yes. I am aware of that genocide, unfortunately, even that is left out of our US History textbooks.  You know I didn't even learn about the Philippine-American war until college in my own readings??  There are so many parallels with Iraq-US and Philippine-US.

Have you read "The Forbidden Book" by Helen Toribio? It connects US racism/Indian genocide to US colonization and imperialism in our homeland.  All of the Filipinos drawn in our political editorial 19th century cartoons were "Blackenized" to denigrate us as uncivilized people together with Africans Americans at the same time.

I took AP US History in high school and we barely even touched the topic of the Philippine-American War. Or as our teacher referred it as the Philippine "Insurrection". Let's say that--that led to a heated debate, lol.


Indeed, Leo, i was so fascinated in Spanish Philippines that I studied that as one of my majors in college. Imperial Spanish Colonialism.

Agreed, that there are so many parallels between Philippine and Iraqi Wars. I feel so vindicated to hear this from another Filipino.

I did read that work by Toribio, albeit a commentary on it only. It is truly disgusting how the United States portrayed our people in its Yellow Journalism. In my opinion, the United States was far more racial to the Filipino than the Spaniard.

At least the Spaniards didn't send indian hunters to butcher and kill Filipino children; as what the US cavalry did to the citizens in Samar.

Leo,

I would have to submit to the fact that the United States definitely went inside Muslim Mindanao to uphold the American notion of 'Manifest Destiny'. The very same notion that led to the American mastery of the present 48 mainland states.

During the late 19th century, there was a rather intense discourse within the United States congress in regards to Empire and growth. Though there were a great many Americans that sided with McKinley in the acquisition of the Philippines, there were, however, a great many American politicians who were isolationists that demanded that the United States accept the Filipino right to sovereignty and self determination. One has to understand that the vote to acquire the Philippines from Spain was by less than 20 votes.

When the United States conquered the Philippines, it did so by military might. The United States conquered the Philippines not by cultural assmilation, as had the Spaniards some 400 years prior, but by the point of a gun.

What I do find rather entertaining is that the anti-Imperialists arguments in not taking the Philippines was for rather racist reasons. They feared that acquiring the Philippines would lead to the migration of 'Asiatics' into the United States. Most of the unedecuated American referred to the Filipino at the time as a , "Brown Nigger". Which is rather correlative to your mention of the Jim Crow Laws.

One can even feel lucky that the United States Administration under Roosevelt, though was 'Imperialistic', wasn't as suppressive as the laws made into effect against the African Americans at the time.

If you look at the policies that the American Administration under Taft put in place in the Philippines--is nothing but a direct mirror of what the Spaniards had in place in the PHilippines some 20 some years earlier.

The only difference is that the United States enforced an anti-Spanish rhetoric in the Philippines.

The Yellow journalism seen in the Philippines by American journalists is completely biased. They reported that the Philippines and the Filipino was illterate. Hard to believe when most if not all the Filipinos were fluent in their own dialect as well as the Lingua Franca of the day, Spanish. Every Filipino either knew how to read, and write in Spanish.

And I cannot help but laugh at McKinley's reference in needing to 'Christianize' the Philippines. It is ludicrous considering that by the end of the 19th century, over 95% of the entire Philippines was Roman Catholic. Christian.

Yes, Leo, you can say that American policy in the Philippines--was definitely a form of 'Manifest Destiny'.

Or as what Twain would eventually write as, "The White Man's Burden."



Lorenzo,

Additionally, Leo,

One has to understand that when the Spanish arrived in the Philippines, its effect on the archipelago was overall--growth. And evolution. An evolution from a bronze aged culture relying in small unorganized villages--to the development of European-styled communities.

The development of barangays (a Spanish invention; identical to the Pueblo unit), the municipalidad, the cuidad, the provincia, the region, and the colonia. Establishment of encomiendas, haciendas, puertas, mercados etc. led to the revolutionary growth of the entire archipelago. This led to growth of culture, easier communication and information sharing, expedited religious orders and conversions into the Christian faith, development of jurisprudencias (Spanish-Roman Law) that was foreign to the Philippines prior to post Magellanic/ post Legaspic epochs.

From 1565, the population of the archipelago was at 500-600k as documented by missionary priests. By the mid 19th century, the Philippines, a Royal Spanish Colony, had hit a population mark of over 5 million. And by the end of the 19th century, when the PHilippines declared independence from Spain, the Philippine Archipelago had a population of an unprecedented 8 million.

This unprecedented population boom is a direct effect of Spanish Imperialism and Spanish Organization and Spanish Trade to the archipelago.

When the United States entered the Philippines and declared war with the 1st Philippine Republic in Malolos, over 1-2 million FIlipinos died in that conflict.
A massive population genocide, even the situation in Iraq pales in comparison to the damage that the Philippines suffered in terms of cultural loss, demographic change.
Though, the United States' presence in the Philippines did lead to positive gains, one cannot mitigate the fact that over 1 million to 2 million Filipinos were killed in the conflict. Out of a population of 8 million. That is equivalent to 38.5 Million Americans being killed in a war (out of the 305 million in the US population).



Lorenzo,

Quote from: leoello on January 15, 2009, 09:12:24 AM


For some of you that's been closer to the autonomous Muslim region in Mindanao, how was the relationship during Spanish rule? Did violence heightened after the US took over? or stayed the same?

The policy of Spain in regard to its colonies was "Pax Hispanicana con relacciones de Madre Espana"

It was a cultural and economic policy. The Spanish Empire facilitated cultural assimilation and amalgamation with the Philippines--infusing its European-Hispanic culture into the "Filipino" (note that even the term "filipino" is a Spanish term--it once referred to a Spaniard born in the Philippines; only to be later used to describe anyone born in the Philippines--or specifically a Malay of the Philippines).

Spain's policy in empire building was continual growth--peripheral growth. Meaning, building on what was already conquered since the time of the beginning of the Imperial Epoch per se the World that was established by Philip the Great.

In regards to Muslim Mindanao, the Spaniards did their best in Christianizing most of Northern Mindanao as well as even southern Mindanao. They augmented this process by sending Christian Visayans to work in the haciendas and encomiendas that was established in Surigao del Sur, in Zamboanga and surrounding regions. A success, in terms of Christianization, when concerning the fact that all of Mindanao was the base of Islamic spread in the Philippines during pre-Magellanic/ pre-Legaspic epochs.

The military force that Spain stationed in Mindanao was mainly to protect the peace and the Christian lands. Muslim Mindanao had its own sovereignty, despite 400 years of cultural wars.

The United States was far more militant in Muslim Mindanao in comparison to Spain. The United States utilized military tactics and hit the heart of the the Muslim Philippines. Sulu and Jolo. Conquered the region through diasporic military adventures. Compared to Spain's cultural and economic means of conquest.


Lorenzo,

Leo,

When the United States initiated the Philippine-American War, the United States' military engaged the Filipino Revolutionary Army and within a year, the Philippines' First Republican Army was annihilated, forcing the military to engage in guerilla tactics. By 1901, most of the Filipino Revolutionary Army had surrendered to American forces.

The United States, however, had problems in supressing the Moro Uprising even after the declaration of peace between the Philippines and the United States' by the surrender of President Emilio Aguinaldo.

It is important for us to understand that there are two Philippines, in regard. The one I'm talking about is the Philippines involving Manila, Illocos, The Visayas and northern Mindanao, the provinces that signed the accord with the Malolos Republic and was under the Imperial Bureaucracy of Spain--Christian Philippines. The other is the deep south--Muslim Philippines.

The United States went inside Jolo and parts of Moroland in order to suppress and eradicate the slavery that was practiced in the region, as most of Muslim Mindanao even resisted the cultural assimilation that the Spanish had imposed over the entire archipelago. The Moro Wars, or as what the United States labels them in its military history is regarded by military historians and strategists as the "Taming of the Moros".

In fact it was the United States, that was able to tame the Moros and force their compliance after over 10 years of bloody conflict. Even the Spanish Empire, even after almost half a millenia in reigning over the Philippines, was unable to completely subdue the Moro.

The United States Military developed the revolver pistol as a way to augment and to properly fight the bolo-carrying and gruesome guerilla warriors of the Moro.

Over 4,000 Americans were killed in the war with the Filipino Revolutionary Army; over 20,000 American soldiers were wounded.

But in the war against the Moros--double that amount was sustained.

It really is true, sir, that the its the simple things in life that one really remembers and cherishes.

For me, I can be content with calamay and a nice bottle of coke. Sitting by the trees in the beaches of Jagna.

Ah, the beauty of life.

Ah mao ba? It's 8 over here, sir.

Cheers to a good day!

ah nice nice. So its 10 am na dinha diba, Sir?

So whats for breakfast?

Another nice one is the Mercedes CLK class

mmm sweet.

Sir Lay,

How is the weather in Manila?

This thread rocks!

Some recent pictures of our beloved German Sheppard, Kaiser Wilhelm Salvo Lucino. hahaha.


Kaiser and Dad.


Posing with his Amo, lol.


Kai-Kai and Dad, again


Angel and Kaiser


My sister Angel and our Sheppard.

Leo,

Welcome to Tubag Bohol!

This is where we Filipino-American youth can learn more about our ancestral land. And our mother dialect. The beauty of this site is that we can share and at the same time learn.

See you in the forums, bud.

Lorenzo,

I really liked the video, Pareng Mike.

You guys look like you had a blast with the Blessed Santo Nino.

And yes, even the Jollibee contributed, eh? hahahahaha!

Bibo kaayo!

God Bless, my friend.

Baguio is perfect for buying realty in the Philippines.

I would love to someday build a house in Baguio. Relaxing kono dinha. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, and quiet.

amen, pare. We had a similar thing at my place, pare. It was held in my house sa 9th sa Enero. Kai to commemorate the Fiesta in Valencia and to hold a vigil for SENOR ST. Nino.

some pictures lang:

Ah yes, the calamay.

I remember opening that brown circular bowl covered with the red tag in the center. It was in 1998 since I had my last calamay from Jagna.

Calamay with coke served in a plastic bag with a straw in it.

Glorious.

Its the simple things in life that one will always remember and imprint in their mind.



Jagna ROCKS!

Or to paraphrase Buwadsanga, "Rock en Roll"

hahahaha!

I like to see these pictures because it brings a warm sense of similarity, and enriches the cultural and religious experience.

Very bibo! Bibo kaayo mo tanan sa pictures!

Salamat for sharing, pare.

Raquel,

That was an excellent rebuttal and well delivered.

I shall give my view on this later on.


Anyone else with similar/different views?

Tubag!

These are beautiful pictures/shots of Bohol, Tito Benne.

I loved reading your article. Indeed, Bohol is a charm of charms.


Warm Regards,

Viva El Santo Nino De Cebu!

Viva El Rey delos Mundos!

Quote from: janjan on January 15, 2009, 06:28:35 AM

Jan,

You're so right jud. Pero I think the Boholana completes all those, diba?
Because the Boholana is not only intelligent, but is hard working, dilligent, faithful, religious, motherly, and beautiful beyond comparison.

Viva La Boholana!

So, anyone have opinions on this book?

Where are the history and political science lovers out there?

Let us discuss this book..

Quote from: calle on January 14, 2009, 10:48:57 AM
Kinasingkasing nga nagpasalamat ang mga parokyano sa parokya ni Sto. Nino sa Valencia sa mga Valencianhon nga anaa na karun nahimuyo sa United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island nga gipangunahan ni engr. sam cajilog nga minghatag ug laptop ug multi-media projector para sa among simbahan.

Kudos mga sano/sana!

Kami nanghinaot nga ang Labawng Makakagahum kanunay maggasa ug maayong panglawas kaninyo ug sa inyong pamilya

Usbon namu, daghan salamat!

Amen, Amen, Amen!

Ning anhi pood si Santo Nino sa among balay. Viva El Santo Nino!

Salamat kaayo for the generosity of the Valencianons in UK and all over the world.

Even though we are all far away, in different lands, we still remember our Patron, the Blessed Santo Nino. The Precious Child Jesus.

God Bless Valencia!

On January 9th, 2009 my family hosted the vigil for the Blessed Santo Nino de Cebu. The patron of Valencia. Family, friends, and people from Valencia, Bohol came to our place to hold a small-family oriented vigil. It was our own version of the Fiesta for Valencia. A communion with the Lucino-Salvo-Tan-Lim-Palaca families.

God Bless Bohol! And most of all, Happy Fiesta Day, Valencia!

Viva El Santo Nino!





















Representatives of the Lucino-Salvo-Tan Family


Lucino-Salvo-Tan, and Lim-Chiu Families.

A faithful, loving, sincere, and INTELLIGENT woman will always outscore a woman with only looks and no smarts.

That's my view on it, buds.

One of the greatest minds in Military tactics was also executed for plotting the death of Hitler.

Field Marshall Erwin Rommel. The Desert Fox, as he is known by Military Historians and Strategists alike.

I have very fond feelings for Rommel; one for his brilliance in holding down Montgomery in Africa, second for his difference towards Hitler and the Nazi Party. He, and many others, acted where others did not.

History will remember him for what he believed in and what he fought for.

Ah, so we have one who is pro.

Anyone else? What say you, Tubag Bohol?

Tubag!

This will be interesting. One because Jackie is one of my favorite Chinese actors and second, Karate Kid is a timeless classic.

'Wax on, Wax Off'

Friendship without ulterior motives. Of course its possible.

This 16th-17th will be the Fiesta for the town of Valencia!

To all my fellow Valencian-ons in Valencia, in the US, Canada, Europe, Middle East, Asia, Australia, etc! Happy Fiesta!

Viva El Santo Nino! Viva el nombre de JesuCristo! El Salvador paras los todos.
Viva!



Best Regards,
Bran Lorenzo

I was at the hospital from 1pm till 3:30 pm today.

I can't stress the importance of staying away from LDL, and VLDL. Focus more on HDL.

There was a pretty cute nurse in the ER today too. Goodness gracious...was she cute.
And I mean..cute. hahaha

That's an interesting analysis, Leo.

I do agree with you in that aspect. In the United States, the general American psyche is in support of individualism and personal growth, maturity, discovery. Many American parents encourage, actually, their children to find their own identity, to think for themselves and encourage their children to attend liberal arts colleges in undergraduate institutions or in private primary and secondary schools to find their strengths. One can observe a sense of personal growth in part of the youth as mandated by their parents' rather loose hand.

The United States differs in comparison to other countries that are more based in a group mentality, or for the good of the collective good.

The United States and the American people cherish and stress the importance of individualism, self discovery and speaking one's voice.

I taught many courses in college as a Teacher's Assistant and one of the things that the professors would tell the students or what we would tell the students was to "Speak your mind."

In the 2008 Presidential Elections, the thunder of the youth's power and influence in policy was showed. The youth of today will eventually be the ruling class of tomorrow. And will take reigns of government, policy, education, health, military, security etc.

The United States' yet again shows the power and totality of Democracy.

 

Quote from: fdaray on January 09, 2009, 03:37:05 PM
Yes, Christianity is the one true religion. That may sound awfully dogmatic and narrow-minded, but the simple truth is that Christianity is the only true religion. Jesus said that He alone was the way to the Father (John 14:6), that He alone revealed the Father (Matt. 11:27; Luke 10:22). Christians do not go around saying Christianity is the only way because they are arrogant, narrow-minded, stupid, and judgmental. They do so because they believe what Jesus said."

The educational advances of the Philippines under American administration progressed what the Spaniards had institutionalized during their tenure in the archipelago. As for government and control; the Americans capitalized in what Spain had established in the islands. Which was an effective and fairly smooth Imperial Bureaucracy.

I think so. Morality and the concept of morality depends on the culture and society. What may seem moral to one group of people may seem immoral to another.

I had an interesting discussion with fellow colleagues today, based on the chapter we are covering. Which is primarily energy consumption and the longevity. The Law of Energy states that Energy is neither created or destroyed, but rather transferred.

This concept is Law in Physiology, particularly in Medicine and in Physics.

One colleague mentioned life and death. And asked a rather titilating question, "What happens to our energy when we die?"

It is law that within the human body, in the living, there are electromagnetic pulses that radiate throughout the body. Why in the nervous system itself, the neurons (somatic, motor and interneurons) are responsible for transferring electrical impulses from the cell body to axons to axonal terminals to dendrites. This progresses in afferent and efferent pathways.

Now this captivated my colleagues and I in a conversation. So I wanted to ask this same question here and hear your point of view.

The question again that was addressed:

"What happens to our energy when we die?"



Yours,
Lorenzo

Today?

Today was my 2nd day of class. Class started with Biochemistry, then we had Med Physiology, then we had Neuroanatomy.

Such a long day. More work and reading to go. Pero its nice to see familiar faces and study mates. One thing is obvious; that most of us miss home.


Lorenzo,

I miss my family SO much.

My heart aches for my brothers Andre, Don, my Mother and my Father.
It bleeds with sadness to be away from them.

I left for Medical School on the 12th of January. My flight from JFK International Airport left at 8:10 AM. And I arrived in campus by 2PM. To begin my 2nd semester.


I miss my Mom and my Dad so much.

Loving and Eternal Father,

It is by your grace and by your grace alone, Father, that we are able to continue to breath. That the breath of life continues within us. Indeed, Papa, you give us the blessings and gift of life each and everyday that we wake up in the morning.

And that not a single hair falls from our head without your notice. Papa, you are in all and through in all and all in all.

Father, you guide us to new pastures, you pick us up from our difficulties that we, in our minds, think is unbearable. Yet you give us the power, the ability and the majesty to accept and to continue on. That you told us and showed us that there is, indeed, power and majesty in humiliation.

You showed this to us, Father, in your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, who was born in a humble manger for animals, and born in the town of Bethlehem. That God Eternal humbled Himself in the form of a man in the humblest of forms.

We pray, Lord our Father, that you strengthen us in this week and on following weeks. Give us motivation when we feel low and unable to continue, give us the faith in ourselves that you have in us and what we should have for You.

This we humbly pray and ask of your blessing, Father.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Your Only Begotten Son.

Amen.

by Amber

A classic 90's dance song. Heard this in the radio the other day. Catchy tune.

Remember this?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOaqgrtoMGo&feature=PlayList&p=A79BA524C681A477&playnext=1&index=15

Just to name a few:

Bibinka
Valencia-style Bihon
Valencia-style prepared Inasal (mmmmm )

And yes...Kinilaw. Nothing compares.

Hahaha interesting tips in here.

Di ba pwede chocolate'?

Filipino chocolate na lang.

Congratulations Elsie! Felicitations and Salutations! Gracias a Dios para informacion magnifico!


Su Amigo,
Lorenzo

Well said, Layman. Well Said!

Quote from: lindy on January 10, 2009, 01:15:30 AM
We just started the novena last night and our fiesta will be held this coming Jan. 17th. Mass will be held @ Our Lady of Mercy Church at 2:00 pm in Burnaby British Columbia, then the sinulog festival in the evening in the gym.

You are all invited.

Tito Lindy,

I will be there in spirit. Pray for us, Tito.

You and all of Tubag Bohol are invited to our place as well.

To share in the Grace and Blessings of the Holy Santo Nino---THE CHILD JESUS CHRIST.


Bran,

transfiguration

I am honored and blesst to have been unified again with the Lord Jesus Christ through my Confirmation in the Holy Roman Catholic Church this Easter 2007. It is like an awakening never felt before in my life and throughout that day I have been so grateful for the love, guidance, and support my Lord has given me. And it has been revealed to me, by faith and by actions and by precedence, that Nothing is Impossible for The Lord Jesus Christ--His Father and the Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father and The Son.

My brothers and sisters, do not care what others tell you, what words they say to you, do not be embarassed of your faith and your Love of our God. Shout with Joy! Exclaim your Love for Him!



I really love this verse in scripture, which I want to share with all of You, my brothers and sisters in Christ.



I will bless the Lord at all times:
His praise shall continually be in my mouth.
My soul shall make her boast in the Lord:
The humble shall hear of it and be glad.
Oh magnify the Lord with me,
and let us exalt His name together.
I sought the Lord and He heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears!!
Psalm 34: 1-4



May our prayers be acceptable in your sight, Lord, and may our requests be answered according to YOUR WILL.


We all humbly pray, Lord.



Amen.

God Bless all of us.

This thread is a good coincidence. Later today in the late afternoon, my family will be hosting the Fiesta for the Blessed Santo Nino de Cebu. Held in our house.

Wishing all of you guys a good and prosperous Week.

The peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of us.


Truly,
Lorenzo

Another trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y15N-kYR0hQ&feature=related

The Movie Trailer

Great Movie!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bkm4XV0Dx6A

A history of the development of Arts in Spain and Europe. Political discussion included

Baroque Period.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yHnapH819o&feature=PlayList&p=46F86C488BE384F9&index=5

Great video 

by Rod Stewart


Such a sweet song. For all of you who were hurt by your first love.

This is our song,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jP52cgknJUU

Merlot

And recently tried sweet wine.

When I get embarrassed.

I would be a Lion. Because lions are a powerful predatory species, with little competition in their realm. The lion is beautiful, in my opinion, as it symbolizes regal power and unmatched strength.

The King of the Jungle.

Rain makes me sleepy. It reminds me of the need to rest.

How to make a woman happy?

Compliment her intelligence.
And her beauty.

Quote from: Gener on January 08, 2009, 03:53:28 PM
The Tree and its Fruit

A University Professor in his e-mail reacted on a recent article I wrote concerning rich kids who had lost their ways in life and how parents at times consenting to it. His reaction ended with a question: “Would you let your child rot in jail if you have the money?”

I know the good Professor was just trying to challenge the paradigm of parent’s role in order to stir up our discussion. The fact that the Professor is teaching in this University famously known as the oldest learning institution in Asia, if not in the world, I’m sure he is up for something. I sent him a reply and what I told him is this: “A tree is known by the fruit it bears.”

This phrase painted the sad but true scenario in our present society. Gone are the days when parents imposed “curfew” to their children attending social gatherings and how a child could lose this privilege if he fails to abide by this rule. Gone are the days when parents are the first persons that children confide with issues that affect them; dreams and aspirations in life, successes and failures and even affairs of the heart. Nowadays, parent’s roles are relegated to simply a provider. There’s nothing wrong in giving our children nothing but the best, and who doesn’t want to? I grope for words to describe parent’s wishful thinking of giving in to all their children’s pleading. But sometimes, it’s what you gave that put your children where they are; either good or bad situation. But what is worst than seeing a parent doing exactly what a child ought not to do or see? Do you practice what you preach? A good tree bears good fruit and a bad fruit surely comes from a bad tree for no good tree will bear bad fruit.

Going back to the question; if would I let my child rot in jail if I have the money? Well, I will let the money rot in jail instead of my child. And the sure of way of doing that is for him not to do things that will put him in jail, otherwise, how would one learn the lesson if there is no difference in the consequence of doing right and wrong? As what the Lord said; “Resent not your father’s discipline for he treats you as his own in the same way as I treated you all as my sons.”

It has come to my attention that many youth in this new generation are growing up spoiled that or are not disciplined accordingly. My siblings and I grew up in a very strict household, strict in the sense of moral conservancy. When I grew up, I thought that my father was too conservative, as he did not spare the belt when we overstepped our line.

Only to realize, as an adult, that his way was the right way. It is better to be disciplined by one's father or mother--to correct a wrong. As one learns the meaning of right and wrong and the Fear and Respect of the law.

Children should be disciplined accordingly in regard to their actions. And praised in regard to their accomplishments.

Just a view,


Proverbs 6: 20-23
20. My son, obey your father's commands, and don't neglect your mother's teaching.
21. Keep their words always in your heart. Tie them around your neck.
22. Wherever you walk, their counsel can lead you. When you sleep, they will protect you. When you wake up in the morning, they will advise you.
23. For these commands and this teaching are a lamp to light the way ahead of you. The correction of discipline is the way of life.

Spanish Cavalry



Officer in the His Majesty's Royal Spanish Cavalry Corp


Spanish Cavalry; most stationed in Luzon and Mindanao


Spanish Cavalry Units; wearing the same uniforms in the 1890s


Spanish Cavalry Officer








Spanish Cavalry Corpman


Line Formation

The Military Elite of Spanish Philippines


Filipino officers in service of the Cabineros Regiment in the Philippines.
These men were the crack elite of the Spanish Infantry that served in the Philippines and other territories that belonged to the Spanish Empire. They were armed with Spanish Carbines/Mauzers which were equipped with bayonetts. Notice their Imperial Helmets. Their helmets suggests that they were used in foreign territories outside of the Philippines. Suggesting that these officers served in the Spanish Army proper alongside with Spaniards. In fact, it is widely accepted by historians that Filipinos made up a large part of Spain's overseas Army and manned the Royal Spanish Navy.

Highlighting the Filipino's supremacy at sea. Ever so manifested in the Manila-Acapulco Galleon Trade.


In the left is an Infantry private, in center is an Imperial Guard corporal. In the right is a Filipino Officer. These Filipinos are wearing Spanish Army uniforms. Signifying they were trained in the military academies in Spain and conscripted in the Royal Army in Spain. Probably of Principales Class. Devotion to Spain and King.


Filipino sailors serving in the Royal Spanish Navy. Man in the right is an officer.

I'm going to repost this, which I find rather interesting in seeing.



The following is a portrait of a Filipino Infantryman in service of His Royal Spanish Majesty's Royal Spanish Army. This soldier knew how to speak the lingua franca of the day, Castillian-Spanish, and was most probably a Pampangueno of origin. As a majority of Filipino conscripts that served under the Spanish Colours were either from Pampanga or The Visayas.

It is important to see the uniform of the Filipino Soldier. The soldier in the right and left are conscripts of the Spanish Guardia Civil. The soldier pictured in the center is a Filipino soldier conscripted into the Royal Army proper. Probably an educated Tagalog who studied in Madrid and came back to the Philippines to serve in the military.

Most of the educated elite or the rich elite belonged to the Principale Class, an Oligarchy ruling elite. These individuals were vehement loyalists to Spain and ran the administration in the Philippines (occupying ranks of Gobernadorcillo, Teniente primer/segundo and other administrative positions). Many Filipino youths of the Principale class sought distinction either by studying in Spain and returning back to take up positions in the Imperial Beurocracy or by enrolling in the Military Academies in Spain to come back as officers in the Royal Army to lead regiments/batallions.

Honor and Distinction. Or as many of them would shout, "Por Espana Madre, Y EL Rey!"

In Rodriguez's works, he testifies that during the Peninsular Wars in the Americas; Spanish Regular troops were augmented by Filipino regiments that served as auxillary units. Filipino conscripts served under the Spanish Flag against the Independence War of Mexico.

It is amazing to know that out of the many colonies Spain had in its vast empire, it was the Filipino who was exceedingly Loyal to the Spanish Motherland.

The only nation that actually vouched to become part of Spain as an provincia de ultramar de España Madre (Overseas Spanish Province, or literally, Spanish Province beyond the Motherland).

Thousands of Filipino conscripts served in Spain's Army abroad. In the conquest of Morocco, Filipino regiments were augmented. In the suppression of Cuba and Puerto Rico, Filipinos serving in the Guardia Civil were sent abroad to suppress such revolts.

The Spanish Testimony of the Filipino Soldier, In Service of His Royal Spanish Majesty's Army.



Even under foreign rule, the Filipino established
a reputation as an excellent soldier.  One
Spanish writer declared that the Filipino soldier
was the bravest of all the subjects of the king
of Spain, at a time when the Spanish empire was
at its height.

Father Delgado, responding to criticism leveled
against the Indio stated:


        "On the contrary, it must be said that
        the Indians are those who defend us from
        our enemies; for, in the presidios, who are
        the soldiers, who sail in the war fleets, who
        are in the vanguard in war?  Could the
        Spaniards, perchance, maintain themselves
        alone in the country, if the Indians did not
        aid in everything?"

        (Blair & Robertson, The Philippine Islands,
        1493-1898, Vol. VI, pp. 270-271)


The records of the Spaniards were full of the daring
exploits of Filipino soldiers. In a letter by Juan
Grau y Monfalcon he wrote of the Filipinos:


        "Those Indians, mingled with Spaniards,
        serve as soldiers in war, and have proved
        excellent therein.  Especially are the
        Pampangos valiant soldiers, who have performed
        and are daily performing valiant exploits at
        the side of the Spanish.  They were at the taking
        of Terrenate; and, whenever occasion offers, they
        with other companies come to guard the city of
        Manila."

        (Conrado Benitez, History of the Philippines,
        Boston, 1929, p. 258)


When the British invaded Manila they encountered stirring
resistance from the Filipino defenders.  Here is what
Draper says in his journal:


        "Had their skill and weapons been equal to their
        strength and ferocity, it might have cost us dear.
        Although armed chiefly with bows, arrows, and lances,
        they advanced up to the very muzzles of our pieces,
        repeated their assaults, and died like wild beasts,
        gnawing the bayonets."



Because of their dependence on Filipino soldiers, so Spaniards
worried about the possibility of revolt.  Bernardino Maldanado
in his report to the king warns of this danger:


        "They are a people of great boldness only needing a
         leader whom they would recognize, and the are so many
         in number that it is a matter that must be feared
         considerably, and one of which your Majesty orders
         us to be fearful and watchful."

        (Conrado Benitez, History of the Philippines,
        Boston, 1929, p. 248)



One of the finest compliments to the Filipino as a soldier
might be the following Spanish saying regarding the
people of Pampanga province:


         "One Spaniard and nine Pampanguenos are more than
         a match for ten men from any nation."

          (Sturtevant, Popular Uprisings in the Philippines:
          1840-1940, p. 90))

Experience is the child of thought, and thought is the child of action.
Benjamin Disraeli

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.
Vince Lombardi

The man who makes a success of an important venture never wails for the crowd. He strikes out for himself. It takes nerve, it takes a great lot of grit; but the man that succeeds has both. Anyone can fail. The public admires the man who has enough confidence in himself to take a chance. These chances are the main things after all. The man who tries to succeed must expect to be criticized. Nothing important was ever done but the greater number consulted previously doubted the possibility. Success is the accomplishment of that which most people think can't be done.
C. V. White

JSTOR is reliable for the most part because its an accumulation of published articles, its hive for secondary sources and commentaries. I think its necessary to take advantage of online sources if hard sources are difficult to find.

I just don't like how students are becoming more and more dependent on searching online instead of taking advantage of the library.

Okey ra pood if one uses it as a reference, specially when writing a paper--but not totally based on online information. I mean, its fine if one uses online source to share views on an online forum (like Tubag Bohol), but this is unacceptable when relying on such for a major midterm paper, final paper etc.

One of objectives that we were given in class when instructing students included tips in oral presentation, proper citation of sources etc.

In the long run I think we helped the students to write formidable papers as well as implementing proper citation. As in academia, citation is key--the worst case scenario for students is being accused by the Student Judicial Board of Plageriasm for improper citation.

Beneficial kaayo jud to use book source because it acquaints one with the library-research setting. Beneficial ni kaayo if one is planning to pursue a his or her MA/MS/PhD.

Just my view lang.

Nelso Tuazon, MeD, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, senior vice president/chief nursing officer at East Orange General Hospital, East Orange, won the NJLN 2008 Corporate Recognition Award.

Under his leadership, East Orange has become the essential hospital in an area where hospitals are closing. Tuazon is credited with eliminating the use of agency staff, reducing the vacancy rates to less than 6 percent and increasing staff retention. He also implemented evidence based practice.

"We have gained validity in adversity," he said, "We are now the only community hospital in Essex County; patients come to use because they trust the care we will give them."

In addition to the city of East Orange, the hospital services Irvington, and Newark, New Jersey.


Congratulations Mr. Nelson Tuazon, MEd, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE

An inspiration to all Filipinos and Filipino Medical Professionals!

Source: Advance for Nurses Magazine

Pare, the party looked fun! Very bibo jud eh?

Thanks for sharing, pre.

Pare, thank you for sharing with us your awesome work!

My salutes!

When I was in elementary school, I dreaded Music Class. The instructor was so strict.

That is so very true, when I was a Teacher's Assistant at Allegheny College for a Roman History course, I had to help students in properly citing sources--as well as in writing format. I was surprised to the level of sources they were using--more or less online resources via 'JSTOR'. As the Teacher's Assistant for the course, I had to ask the Professor to implement a policy in mandating the need to use at least 5 hard-book sources. 2 being primary and 3 being secondary.

Had that not been implemented, most of the students would have used online sources--mostly from JSTOR or other academic online sources.

how to make a woman happy?

hmmm..does it involve giving her one's Visa Card?

haha, j/k

Peace na ta tanan! Amen to that, Sir Calle.

Taga-i ko bi sa imung rumcoke.

Mo testing lang ko ba. hahahaha