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Some pictures of our Christmas~


Myself with the Blessed Santo Nino, The Child Jesus.
The REASON for the SEASON.


The Lucino Dynasty



All Cheers


Andre hugging Mommy. The Blessed Christmas Season~

Yours Truly,
Lorenzo

Last night, my friends Brian, Tom, Lee and John came to pick me up. Surprised me, actually. We went out for a guy's night out. Out to dinner then watched some movies at Lee's place. Great time; just hanging out with the guys. Its hard to believe that its been 5 years since we graduated high school.

I'm just happy to know that my friends will never change. God willing we keep and uphold our friendships.

haha! A very special woman has requested that I shave it off. And her request was honored.

Viva El Santo Nino, JesuChristo!
Viva El Rey del Reyes!
Viva El Providencio Magnifico!
Viva EL DIOS Para Todos!

Viva El Nombre de JesuChristo! El Rey del Mundo!

The Humility and Incomprehensibility of the GREAT I AM.

That The Mighty God, the Eternal Providence, His name is blessed and praised for all time, chose to be born from a virgin, and born in a humble manger, surrounded by animals and sheppards.

He who is greater than any king, the Lord of Creation, chose to come down from heaven to earth to share in our own humanity.

The very same Eternal Providence who answered Prophet Moses' request of name, THE GREAT I AM.

So in the longterm manifests of geopolitical alignment, it is Communist Vietnam that has abandoned and betrayed the original revolutionary measures that was set in place and was used to legitimize conflict with South Vietnam. The adoption of capitalism and brokering of peace as well as courting American economic trade and relationship is grossly antagonistic of purist communist idealism that was emboldened by Ho Chi Minh and the likes of his party.

In the end, the United States' presence and involvement in the region stabalized the region and quelled the Communist expansionist threat. Leading to increased anti-communist campaigns by the surrounding nations in SE Asia per se in the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

That is the power of joint politico-military-economic power of a Super Power.

The same shall be ushered in our involvement in Iraq. In the present, it isn't a popular war, however, neither was Vietnam. And in the end, history will vindicate our involvement.

Quote from: slackware on December 25, 2008, 11:27:53 PM
According to whom? what is written on the books isnt always right. Vietnam won. By 1975, the US was completely defeated and driven out in humiliation with people trying to hang on to the helicopters as they lifted off from the US Embassy.

Anyone who tells you otherwise is a revisionist trying to rewrite history for some personal purpose.

Famous photo of the fall of Saigon showing the pushing away of desperate Vietnamese who had supported the US in the lost war.


The North Vietnamese/Vietcong won because they got what they wanted. The US left the country.

The North Vietnamese, and their supporters won. While the US and allies such as Australia could be said to have won every battle or major engagement, the end effect is that of the surgeon who says "the operation was a success but the patient died".

Go to Viet Nam today and there is still a lingering suspicion of America and Americans, though some of it is indeed seeded by government propaganda. The US did not actually want peace: Mcc Namara said as much: they wanted victory on their terms and believed it would create peace. The US were not the first nation to think this, and get it wrong: fighting and ideology is very hard, and fighting it allegedly on behalf of others, is even harder. Today's experiences in Iraq are the same: one one hand the powers that be tout that they are fighting to give the average Iraqi "democracy and freedom" and on the other hand these same Iraqi's see US troops treat them with distain and suspicion in their own country and all the while ensuring that the US profits from re-building and securing Iraqi resources.

Viet Nam was a little different, being fought to defeat an opposing ideology, rather than gain resources, but the effect was the same: military might, in terms of weapons and destructive power loses out to those who fight for their beliefs, homes and without a traditional battlefield arangement with most civilians out of the way.

There will always be revisionism of history and those who will use different measures to assess who won or lost. It is up to the critical and sceptical mind to judge for themselves, and not necessarily rely on what the media, government or military say.

The war was lost on several fronts:

1. The VC were able to garner support in the South that made US intelligence available to them in many instances.

2. Ideologically the US believed that the number of VC dead would destroy their belief. This has not happened elsewhere, and failed here too.

3. At home, the US public were watching on television, much of it was in colour, adding to the impact. As to whether anti-war demonstrators were unpatriotic, I will not debate except to say that America prides itself on diversity of views and speech, and you cannot co-opt the language of patriotism to support an unpopular war.

The wider and much larger geopolitical consequence of American involvement--prevention of Communist Domino Theory and instability-- is the reasons for entering the theatre --and was was achieved. The United States Armed Forces, obviously, remained undefeated in this conflict. Unlike the French, who suffered defeat in Bien Dien Phu some 2 decades earlier, facilitating their surrender and brokering of peace to divide the former French colony into two nations.

The United States, as history has indicated, (and I would suggest you read major Vietnamese War History books or text for that matter to understand the impregnability of American military dominance in the region).

The goals of entering the conflict was secured: Namely the prevention of further Communist take over of surrounding South East Asian nations as was feared in the Domino Theory. Impeccable to this equation was the entrenched American interest and relationship with Manila, Bangkok as well as with Kuala Lumpur throughout the 60s-80s. We never lost the war because the United States never issued a declaration of war against Vietnam. Our presence in South Vietnam was for retractory measures, in regards to the prevention of further Communist expansion in SE Asia. Which, as history has declared, has been successful.


History has vindicated America's involvement. And in the end, the Leninist style of communism that was set in place by Ho Chi Minh, ultimately, has adopted the capitalist tendencies of South Vietnam. Thereby adopting the very so called 'American Imperialistic Capitalism', which the north blamed the South of implementing. Ironic and hypocritical that the present-Communist Vietnam has adopted all the policies of the South. The very reasons they waged war with South Vietnam, in the first place.

I highly suggest you read 'Animal Farm' by G. Orwell. Because it is rather complementary.


Absolutely and Chronologically,

I have decided. I will shave my beard this week.

It is time to start anew As Christ is Born this day.

Merry Christmas Guys!!!!

Pare! I love that. 'HOMBRE'

hahahaha!

Merry Christmas, My dear and good friend!

And  a Happy New Year~~~

Quote from: slackware on December 25, 2008, 07:28:40 PM
During the vietnam war, those vietkongs kick every american's ass on the battlefield. The US forces were kicked out of the country by the North Vietnamese, with their tails between their legs. The vietnamese won because the US didnt know what they were getting into at the time and the vietnamese used guerilla tactics and made US pull out.

The United States, obviously, knew what they were going into because they experienced guerilla warefare. They were the ones that invented guerilla warefare, in modern perspective.

It was the American guerillas that fought the British in our war of independence some 2 centuries prior. Hit and Run tactics, my dear Watson.

Secondarily,
The United States experienced Asian Guerilla-War directly in the late 19th century. It was called the Philippine-American War. History has judged that America's war in the Philippines was the United States' first taste of an Asian Guerilla War.

One difference here, Watson, The Philippines wasn't getting and recieving munitions and ammunitions and weaponry on a daily basis from the Russians vis-a-vis the Chinese as in the case of North Vietnam.

It's called fighting with one hand in your back.

lol

Quote from: slackware on December 25, 2008, 07:28:40 PM
During the vietnam war, those vietkongs kick every american's ass on the battlefield. The US forces were kicked out of the country by the North Vietnamese, with their tails between their legs. The vietnamese won because the US didnt know what they were getting into at the time and the vietnamese used guerilla tactics and made US pull out.

That is historically false. Every single military combat the United States Armed Forces engaged the North Vietnamese, was a victory for the Americans. In air combat, we implemented conventional war policies, per se carpet bombing. And their air force, by the later stages of the war was reduced.

In the ground, do you even know about the infamous US Marines? The largest Vietnamese offensive, The Tet Offensive, was a wide-spread attack on all US bases and positions. The Tet offensive, wich unleashed all Viet Cong units and North Vietnamese troops was a tactical failure. They were all repulsed and massive numbers of their forces were neutralized. Their goal in overwhelming American defenses (US Marines, HOO RAAA) failed outright.

The United States pulled out of Vietnam not because we were loosing on the ground, on the contrary, 50,000 American dead does not compare to over 2 Million dead Vietnamese. Militarily we could have invaded North Vietnam, but politics prevented it so by the mounting Anti-War sentiments in the United States. It was the American people that wanted our troops to leave Vietnam. It was the US Military that did not. The United States pulled out not because of North Vietnamese overwhelming US defenses (which did not happen), but rather because of the South Vietnamese collapse and the demands of the American people to pull out.

Know the difference before you start posting ludicrous and crass information, which is historically flawed to begin with.

And Vietnam was a victory. As our goals was purported. Communism did not spread all over Asia as what we feared in the so called Domino Effect. On the contrary, the fall of Saigon only strengthened American presence in SE Asia as well as strengthened the governments in the region to root out Communist forces. The United States entered Vietnam to prevent further Communist spread in South East Asia, and the war itself was a success in our favor. One, it strengthened the cooperation between the US and governments in Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, India, etc to work together in routing out communist revolutions in said countries. America's involvement developed a strategic partnership with said countries that still exists today. Military partnership.

The Philippines' own Marcos Administration send thousands of Philippine troops to Vietnam to engage the Vietnamese as well, and his proven bravery is recorded in History.

In the trends of Geopolitical strategy and interests, all came to our favor. The United States always views things and all its actions in Long-Term interests. It might not seem 'popular' in the present, but history has always vindicated our actions.



Best,

Many thanks and salutations to you, Mr. Ferniz,

I must admit that I never knew about the Eskaya tribe until I read this thread and until you provided that intriguing information. It is very interesting to know that there are, in this day in age, still purists in our country. Which has been considered by many historians as the Europe of Asia due to our amalgamated and rich culture.

In perspective though, knowing now about purist tribes such as the Eskaya and the Ifugao in the north, one really gets an image of Filipino History and Culture as one that is tectorial. Coming in layers. Starting from the Melanesiac, the arrival of the Proto-Malay, the Classic Malay, and later following miscegenation.

I like this thread very much. It is like the opening of a game of chess.


Colloquially,

The Birth of the great I AM.

Salvation was born on this day...

Quote from: raldampong on May 02, 2008, 09:36:15 PM
Sa Barangay Biabas, Guindulman,  adunay usa ka tribu nga gui nganlan ug ESKAYA. Kining tribuha naay kaugalingon pinulongan, relihiyon ug sinuwatan. Sa gamay pa ko motago ko makakita ko ug lumad guikan sa bukid.

Link ni:www.bibingka.com/dahon/mystery/eskaya.htm

What kind of dialect do they use? Is it an offshoot of Bol-anon?

ning
luto
diri

The United States removed a dictator from power and has installed an American-friendly democracy in Iraq. The United States has removed the terrorist supporter Taliban from Afghanistan and has installed a democracy in that region of the world.

Since September 11, the United States has prevented further terrorist attacks from our soil and has been relentless in the war front.

Militarily, a success. Politically, has more to work on.

SAtown,

My grandfather's mother was a Salise. Donisia Salise Salvo.
I am part of the Salise-Salvo-Lucino Clan.

Politicians blaming the church for government's own inadequacy?

Pathetic!

Accept and take responsibility where it is due.

Quote from: slackware on December 24, 2008, 12:23:06 PM
as it was predicted by nostradamus...a mighty kingdom shall fall (america) and a new dinasty will rise (china).

in the long run...china will win!

That prediction is deluded.

The mighty Kingdom that was spoken of was the British Empire, which controlled 1/4th of the World's Land Mass from the 17th century till the mid 20th century. Hence, Victoria's famous quote of: "The Sun Shall Never Set on the British Empire."

And the 'New Dynasty' that he talks of is America.
America is but a young baby in comparison to other nations. Only some 230 years old.

And America did usurp the power of Britain. Britain used to 'RULE THE SEAS' as the Royal Navy's motto declares, "Brittania, Rule the Waves". Since World War II, it has been the American Navy that has ruled the Ocean's Seas. The combined navies of the world do not even equal 1/3rd of the US Navy.



How can China be a new Dynasty when China is the oldest of all nations? It is over 5000 years old. lol.

Quote from: buwadsanga on December 24, 2008, 11:25:25 AM
power now is shifting in the asia pacific region where in ancient time world power was in meditaranian sea shifted to the atlantic and into atlantic and pacific oceans. surely it will shift permanently to bohol sea. hehehe!

Buwad,

I like your optimistic zeal.

The senators and politicians who blame Marcos for corruption, are themselves guilty of their own verdict. Many of these senators in Manila served in Marcos' years. Many of such senators and congressmen who denounced Marcos during the People's Power Epoch were, hypocritically, the ones that collaborated with the henchmen of Marcos in his weaker term.

Marcos' own flaw was Time. When he aged, he was susceptible to corruption by his own cabinet and the very congressmen and senators who were hailed as the 'Voice of the People.'

In addendum,

It is a flawed tactic to blame corruption onto President Marcos. Widespread corruption did not sprout from the foot that Marcos trodded, on the contrary, wide-spread corruption was already established in Manila decades even before Marcos came to power.

The country's politicians were already practicing vote-buying even before the years of Quezon and Roxas. And violent regionalism and political instability was made manifest years before Marcos took power in the presence of political gangs and thugs that forced individuals to vote, induced vote-buying as well as assassinations. Regionalism en et excellsis, so to say.

When Marcos took power, he did the unthinkable. He outlawed, by Presidential Decree, the presence of political gangs and thuggery. How did he do this? He increased the size of the Philippine Armed Forces and the role of the Constabulary. Federal Mandate took precedent. And Law and Order was made known.

Odd in that I find some of Marcos' tactics effective. His military policies were one of the best this country has ever seen. His military tactics not only crushed the MNLF in the war front, barraging most of them into submission. Leaving only remnants. Most of the Maoists NPA were routed, only making a presence after Marcos' deposition and following weak presidencies that did not uphold the same militaristic charisma as that of President Marcos.

Marcos was a vehement defender of Philippine Territoriality. Even so much as to consider the reconquest of Sabah, Malaysia.

Sometimes, just sometimes, a President needs to have a hard hand. Though I did not live to see Marcos in his prime, I cannot help but hold respect for his charisma and his efficacy in some aspects. An apologist, so to say.

This is a sensitive topic even in Medical School.

We had a week-long discussion on this topic alone: The Act of Induced Abortion and the ramifications it has with the Hippocratic Oath of the Physician. And an issue in Medical Ethics.

A Physician's role, as ancient as the profession of The Doctor is, was and is always been for the safeguarding of Human Life, protection of Human Life, Healing Human Life, Born and Unborn.

The Physician's role is to hold back the Jaws of Death. To prolong the precious gift of Life. So, for a Physician to even consider euthanizing a human life or taking life is already a clear violation of his/her own sacred Hippocratic Oath. An oath that has been sung by all Physician-Surgeons since the time of Hippocrates some 2500 years ago.

For me, spiritually and religiously speaking, the act of Abortion is violation of God's Law.
Heed his own Commandment: THOU SHALL NOT KILL

And professionally and as a Medical Student, the act of induced abortion or the act of abortion, for a physician to take life is violation of so many tenents of Medicine.


Truly and Firmly Yours,
Brando Lorenzo Lucino
MD1

Merry Christmas to all of you guys!

Quote from: hofelina on December 24, 2008, 02:02:34 AM
John the Baptist’s Birth  
The Church never speaks about Jesus’ birth without also mentioning his Precursor, John the Baptist, who prepared Israel for his coming. John’s birth was so miraculous that the whole village wanted to know, “What will this child become?” John is present even today, pointing to Jesus as our long-awaited Messiah, reminding us that Jesus is coming soon.

Hellelujah!

St. John the Baptist was no ordinary man. He was the greatest of all the Prophets of God. And he was the LAST prophet. It was he, who announced to all the coming of The Lord God, Jesus Christ.

John the Baptizer was “a man sent from God“ (John 1:6), God's messenger that was “called the prophet of the Highest“ (Luke 1:76). John was not the Light of God, but came “to bear witness of the Light“ (John 1:7). John also confessed that he was not the Christ, but rather said of himself, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness“ (John 1:20,23).

And even John, who was the greatest of all the prophets, declared to the world that he was unfit to even unbuckle the sandal straps of Christ.

Quote from: Gingah on August 27, 2008, 11:52:40 PM
Pareho ra na ani, Kuya Macks

tatay: anak, paliti kog softdrinks:

ANAK:coke o pepsi?
tatay: coke...

anak: diet o regular?
tatay: regular...

anak: bote o can?
tatay: bote...

anak: 8 oz. o litro?
tatay: punyeta....tubig na lang

anak: natural o mineral?
tatay: mineral...

anak: bugnaw o dili?
tatay: lambusan ta man ka aning silhig ron...

anak: lanot o tukog?
tatay: animal man seguro ka!!!

anak: baka o baboy?
tatay: layas!!!...layas! !!...

anak: karon o ugma?
tatay: karon na!!!

anak: imo ko ihatud o dili?
tatay: patyon ta ka karon!!!

anak: tuk-on o pusilon?
tatay: pusilon!!!

anak: sa ulo o tiyan?
tatay: pisteee!!!

anak: ok-ok o ilaga?
tatay: aaaahhhhh... .bu****!!!

anak: kinsa...ikaw o ako?

Hahahaha!

ah mao ba? a remote toy car da! haha. Here is wishing your whole family have a safe and wonderful Christmas/Pasko!

Getting ready for Christmas Dinner?

Kami diri ning palit na mi ug food supplies kai mo luto na mi ugma para sa Christmas Eve Dinner. Plano mo adto pood mi sa balay sa akong Ante ug Uncle. The house is so active and alive this season. I love this Christmas spirit jud.

Pare, Merry Christmas ha! And wishing you a Happy and Prosperous New Year.

Why? And how could such a man do this in Christmas Season?

I am praying for the little boy Joseph. Lord, Grant the little boy Joseph peace and may he celebrate you in Heaven.

No parent should ever have to bury his or her own child.

My deep condolences to the family of the victim.

ka cute pood, pare! Excited na ba imung babies for Christmas?

Blessed is the man with children!

What is the goal of your green revolution? Your site has multifactorial goals.

Properly declare your goals.

And share with Us.

We shall decide.

hahahahaha!

LOL

with family
at peace
so happy

Silhig-er today and tomorrow, Chef Extraordinaire. lol!

Viva'el PASKO!

How are your little ones doing, pare?

What healthy babies! Ah, the jewel of a Father's Heart!

Quote from: bolingitboy on December 23, 2008, 07:44:56 PM
judging from a rather strange and thought-provoking material that i read not too long ago about superpowers, it is possible that it might be the E.U. which will become the next superpower. the article said that the third world war will indeed happen and that it will be fought between the U.S. and a german-led european coalition. it said that the third world war will be triggered by a crisis in the middle east.

Unrealistic and improbable. The economies of the United States and the EU are grossly intertwined. There is large American Military Base in Germany, which is permanent by treaty of Peace after Germany's defeat to the Combined Allied Forces, namely the United States, Great Britain and the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR).

The governments of EU nations work closely with the United States in terms of national security; and the rising governments in Europe are becoming more conservative in response to the rising islamic wave in Europe. Which, in the eyes of European Nations, is a threat to the authority and cultural purity of Europe. Germany, France, Great Britain, Italy, Spain, Greece, Poland, all of which are major EU nations are strategic partners with the United States and share similar security goals. As well as military partnerships. Any forseable rift between these powers with the United States that would result in a third world war is highly unlikely and improbable.

Right now, the common enemy is rising Islamofascism and Terrorism. Which has been the forefront of American and EU interests. Not each other.

Additionally, the American Mediterranean Fleeet, alone, is larger than all the combined naval fleets of EU Nations. As well as technologically several decades ahead of them. Any war with the United States, which I have said before is unlikely, would be a quick one. No one would use nuclear warheads, as America's policy is M.A.D (Mutually Assured Destruction). If even one nuclear warhead was launched to American Territory, the United States would launch its entire nuclear arsenal on the enemy and completely glass the enemy. Enough to send the entire planet into a second ice age. In a conventional war, Europe would fall to its knees to the American Eagle. The American Air Force is equal to no one. Our bombers would level all military bases and the advanced FA-22 Raptors would be unleashed to eradicate any 2nd and 3rd tier air fighters the EU nations have in their arsenal. A naval blockade would be unleashed by the US Navy, and our carriers, all 18 of them, would render Europe to economic collapse in such a blockade. American Naval Submarine Wolf Packs would ravage any surface fleets.

Europe would be in a defensive strategy, whereas the American would be in offensive.

An invasion of the United States is strategically impossible. Any force that would be needed to invade the United States would have to traverse the vast Atlantic Ocean, which would be subjected to the American Atlantic Fleet. No ships would even come close to shore. Therefore, eradicating any prospect of a land invasion of the United States. American Air Power, alone, would be enough to reduce Europe's fighting power. As Europe is congested and heavily urbanized. A strategic weakness, in the game of War.

The Europeans will probably be the 2nd True Superpower.
Due to the shear size of The European Economy and population, and the education of Europeans. The European Armed Forces are, when combined, a force to be reckoned with.
In the Economic Tier-hood, it is the powerful and rich that will rule, not the poor.

China will not become a super power anytime soon. The Chinese Economy is dependent on the United States. Over 50% of Chinese products are sold in the United States and the largest investor in China is the USA. So long as the United States remains the economic giant, which will remain so for the forseable future, the United States will continue to dominate China.

How can China become a true super power when the United States 7th Fleet and the Pacific Fleet hovers over China? There is a permanent American base in Japan, In Korea, In Guam, and growing American presence in the Philippines and a permanent American presence in Taiwan. China's economy is dependent on global purchasing power. In the end, Her strength is Her weakness.

The United States is the Only Hyper Power. But, I do see the EU as a potential 2nd Super Power that could rival the American Empire.

On behalf of the Lucino Family,

We wish all of you all, Mga Bol-anons, a wonderful, safe, and Blessed Christmas. And a Prosperous New Year.

In His Name,

"Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him."
--Daniel 2:20-22

God Bless You, Pare!
God Bless All of Us.
And may He live in all our hearts.

Our Beloved Mother Mary was chosen out of all the women.
A Virgin who was prophesized by the Prophet Isaiah in the Old Testament.
When the Archangel Gabriel, the one who stands before the Throne of The Most High, proclaimed to Mary that she would bear the Only Begotten Son of God, she accepted the Will of God through the message of Blessed Gabriel.

For me, when I read the verse in Sacred Scripture, Mary already was elevated. As The Angel Gabriel addressed Mother Mary in the declatory, "HAIL MARY! FULL OF GRACE!"

The Grace of The Great I AM was with her. The Lord of Creation grew in her womb, and surely was with her throughout her pregnancy. And in Birth.

Mother Mary's submission to The Will of The Most High, His Name be Praised for eternal Ages, is something that we all should emulate. She did not reject the Will of God, but accepted it, and embraced it. In good Faith. Whatever was to happen to Christ Jesus, was already pre-destined and ordained by the Eternal Father. It is the cost of Salvation.

Mother Mary is our Mother. She is the Mother of the Christ Jesus, THE GREAT I AM.
And this song captures the TRUE spirit of CHRIST MASS.

Lyrics:



Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will one day walk on water?
Did you know
That your baby boy will save our sons and daughters?
Did you know
That your baby boy has come to make you new?
This child that youve delivered
Will soon deliver you

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy will give sight to a blind man?
Did you know
That your baby boy will calm a storm with his hand?
Did you know
That your baby boy has walked where angels trod?
And when you kiss your little boy
Youve kissed the face of god

Mary, did you know?
The blind will see
The deaf will hear
And the dead will live again
The lame will leap
The dumb will speak
The praises of the lamb

Mary, did you know
That your baby boy is lord of all creation?
Did you know
That your baby boy will one day rules the nations?
Did you know
That your baby boy is heavens perfect lamb?
This sleeping child youre holding
Is the great I am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1oHJR2g7Tw

A Son is given, A Child is born.
And His Name shall be:

Wonderful Counselor
The Prince of Peace
The Word Incarnate
Lord of All Creation

Woke up at 6:30am to drive to pick Mommy up from work at the hospital. Then we went shopping for Christmas Dinner supplies.

Today was a beautiful morning.

All Glory and Praise be to the Lord, The Most High!

Quote from: A Layman on November 26, 2008, 09:11:34 AM
Bwad, sakit ka manulti. Naig an ko kay Arabo naman pod ko. Ara...buhok!

hahaha! Sir!

You reminded me of an incident I had with my father several months ago.

We were at a Filipino restaurant buying some take-out. And I asked my dad about Waray language. He made a facial response in direction to a man who was bald.

Then my dad joked with a response, "Oo gud, Waray Buhok"

hahahaha!

We both laughed hard.

Dear________,

Thank you for that beautiful night. Just like good ol' times eh?

Brando,

haha

Answer # 1: Of course

Answer # 2: Men do too

by Bryan Adams


Classic Romantic Ballad.

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Duran Duran

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Fifa Remix
original by Duran Duran

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Akon Remix

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Nice beat

Rihanna remix

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by Neyo

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Quote from: rosamia5 on September 25, 2008, 04:03:14 PM
Hi guys, I am a student in Spain who just completed his cursos first certificate Madrid to certify that I can use the English language on a strong enough level to work in a business, it's great because a lot of multi-national companies seem to look for people with such qualifications to help them work on proyectos multilingues for their business. I still find some work very hard, and want to perfect my English through more study, but it's going very very well I think. I may have to put it on hold because the business that employs me now has offered to sponsor me to do a master direccion de calidad, isn't that great?! I'm really excited, I think they're in real need of multilingual students with strong business skills these days, don't you? Though I think maybe this sort of sponsorship for education and training is dying out a little, I must be very lucky. Has anyone noticed kind of a decline in sponsorships and apprenticeships when it comes to training and education, or is it just me? I think Germany values education very highly but I don't know about England or Spain.

Rosamia,

I think it is great to know that you are interested in the Philippines, as a student of Spain. I have made many acquaintances in college with many Spaniards who attended my college. And one thing that I notice about the Spaniard is his love of different cultures and mastery of different languages. The Spaniard knows not only his native Language, but English, as well as French and even German.

I was honored to befriend my friends Carlos and Nicoletta in college. As I had a natural and historical fascination with Spanish history as I was a Molecular Biology and History Double Major in college. I completed 2 Historical Thesis papers, one was a case study of Philippine Nationalistic Evolution and the second was a comparative of the Imperial Administration of Philipp II to that of the latter post-Revolutionary Monarchies. I specialized in Spanish Imperial History in my history classes, primarily in Latin American History and Colonial History.

If, ever, you would like to discuss with me in here, I would deign to discuss. It is a passionate personal interest of mine.



Surely,
Lorenzo


PS. See you in the forums! Welcome to Tubag Bohol!

Rosamia,

Recepción a Tubag Bohol, mi amigo. Somos todos los estudiantes aquí porque todos aprendemos algo nuevo diario. Espero que usted aprenda más sobre las Filipinas y nuestra isla de Bohol. Yo estudió también español en universidad. Soy un amante de la cultura española, y la historia. Admiro tanto de historia española y de la belleza de la cultura española. Quizas usted puede compartir con nosotros algunas historias de España? ¡Miro adelante a ella!

Absolutamente y especialmente,
Brando Lorenzo

God IS Love.

Love IS GOD.

God LOVES Absolutely.

Quote from: rosamia5 on December 15, 2008, 03:41:54 PM
Hey there! Next month we will start a new project at our University, involving the contribution to 5 different charities. We already found 3 organizations: one that deals with protecting wildlife, another one that is about building schools in various countries in Africa and the last one has to do with recycled products. My question here is: does anyone know another good cause, but from another field than the three we already have? And more important: ways to collect money for charity? Any idea is welcome!!!

I revel in this topic. Thank you and to your colleagues for pursuing such a noble goal.

One other  cause should be : Medical Immunization for the poor in underdeveloped nations in South East Asia.

There has been alot of focus on Africa from many western countries and the IMF, whereas not so much has been focused in developing countries in Asia, which have poor and subpar medical facilities to assess the growing needs of a burgeoning population, especially a rising number of youth, many of whom have not even recieved proper immunization etc. Nations such as Philippines, Myanmar, East Timor, Cambodia, Laos, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia etc are but examples. Perhaps if you and your group could raise awareness of that, it would lead to help and or a growth in international attention of the crisis at hand.

I do, however, salute you and your pursuits. It is very noble of you to bring this up.



You have my respect and adoration,

Adoration of the Nativity and Virginal Birth.

The day of days. The Birth of the WORD MADE FLESH.

Quote from: bolingitboy on December 22, 2008, 09:03:15 PM
if people in this country continue putting the kind of leaders that we have into office, then there is no way for this country to go but down. statistics do not lie. the number of poor people in this country has been growing a steady pace over the years. this has got to stop or this country will sink deeper into an abyss it might not be able to extricate itself from. as to ermita's statement that lives will get better here, that can easily be determined at the end of his boss' term.

I can't help but think back to the writings of Malthus. Malthusian Reaffirmation.

In the Image of the Most High. And in His Likeness.
Man and Woman are both predisposed to sin, but in the Grace of God Almighty, have the power to overcome sin and temptation. That is the power of Grace.

Well said. I concur with your statement.

We wish Vida Tirol warm congratulations and sublime salutations.

A blessed Christmas and a blessed Marriage!

The Spanish Filipina,

Absolute Beauty.

No culture in Asia can even compare to the beauty and radiance of Hispanicana Filipina.
The beauty and elegance of Europe transfused into the Filipino.
The grandeur of Imperial Spain.
Filipina Hispanicana!


Viva'y Filipina Hispanicana!

The Beauty of Spanish Filipino Culture!
The Europe of Asia!


La Aray!
The Wedding Dance of Imperial Philipines (circa mid 19th century)

I have seen the oil paintings of my father's grandmother. She was wearing the Old Spanish Maria Clara, the Imperial Spanish Style of olden days.

My heart melted in seeing my great grandmother.

I would like to retain that cultural beauty. I want to get married with the Spanish Filipino style. Viva El Filipinisimo! La Cultura de Espana Madre para transcendenismo Hijo Filipino.

In this day of age it is impractical and unprofessional to generalize an entire category of people. Including an entire sex. I have come across intelligent men and women in my life. And in the medical field both men and women are equally vital and have their own strengths.

It is best in this day in age to merely respect each other and their rights. Even if we have our own predisposed prejudices. Respect and civility should always be retained, so as to facilitate a smooth process.


Yours,

Spanish Filipino regalia can soften my heart. The regalia of the past is supreme, in my honest opinion. I would like my wife to wear the original Maria Clara during Wedding Day.

Beautiful. Beyond comparison.

haha, i like it!

Quote from: glacier_71 on December 23, 2008, 12:36:05 AM
but still it doesn't answer which is smarter.
and...
man/male specie may be by nature built as protector, but it is not always true when it comes to practice. look at the chickens; see who protects the chicks from predators? it's the Hen, the mother.
nature's law of dominance jumps from species to species regardless of gender. history may judge that man has done more for the human civilization; but history unfortunately forgets the adage, that BEHIND EVERY MAN'S SUCCESS IS A WOMAN.

One cannot generalize who is smarter: man or woman. As an individual's intelligence depends on one's memory retention and retrieval. That depends on the individual.

I stand by my stance.

I salute a fellow beard-grower.

One thing that I don't like about a beard is that we have to continuously shave the sides. If I don't my facial cheeks would also be filled with hair. I find it hard to trim as the beard grows. It is good to have a friend who can help shave and trim for you at least twice a week.

Combing a beard is a necessary ritual. If we do not, then it will look ungraceful.

Do you sport a beard right now?

The Philippines' very own Maria Clara.

This one even outshines the Spanish Original. Me-thinks.

I marvel at the beauty of the cultures of The Philippines, and other Latin countries such as Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and admire the ethnic regalia of said countries.

The root of Spanish culture in said countries produces a flagrant beauty that no other can compare to. The beauty of Spanish conservancy, and sharp attention supersedes.

The Beauty of Culture.


photo by Maessive of flickr

Mikey,

Thank you for this link. The churches of Bohol, indeed, are a cultural and historical link. Seeing these pictures brings pride to my heart.

Truly, our island is Hispanified.

The architecture of said churches are similar, if not identical, to the old churches in Mother Spain.

Absolutely Beautiful!

Absolutely. Man and Woman are made for each other. XX and XY.

Man has always been the protector. Woman has always been the mother-child bearer.

Who will become the 2nd super power?

India?
China?
Russia?
Brazil?
EU?

Biologically speaking,

The male is dominant, and culturally and socially it transcends the same plane. From culture to culture, from Japanese to Indian, to Chinese, to German, to Spanish, to Mayan, to Malay, to Arabic to Aborigine. The male is dominant to the woman. Which correlates to the biological and physiological reasons. Man is built for hunting, built to wage war with tribes that threaten its existence and its progeny. The woman's role in primordial history was to support Man. Man hunted, gathered, whereas the woman stayed home to bear the Man's child. To farm and to take care of the family and household.

As man dominated masculine positions such as hunting, so as Human civilization progressed and advanced into the Bronze age to the guilded age, so too did the progression of roles. Man not only prioritized position in the military, but in government. Waging wars, establishing empires was the role of the Male. The woman's role, albeit some circumstances relegate a role in power, was merely for the benefit of the domestic front. For the production of population; which translates into a larger population base for further future expansion politically and militarily.
(Roman Empire, Etruscan Empire, Persian Empire, Qing Empire, Mauryan Empire, Arabic Empire, European Empires, etc etc).

Examine it in a biological point of view.
In the animal kingdom, of which Mankind is part of, it is the male that defends the territory, that fights and wages war with different prides, clans, and groups. Does not the male lion defend his pride from other male lions? Do not male wolves protect their young from different wolf packs? The role of the woman is submissive, and secondary to the much more physically able Male.

The Human Body, itself, sings the roles of man and woman. The male's femur, the strongest bone in the body is built stronger and more durable than the woman's, suggesting a role for dominance in defense and offense. The neuocranium of a male (the skull and supporting structures) is far more thicker than that of a female, suggesting an evolutionary development. Since men clashed with each other for defense, and was subjected to attacks from predators and waring tribes, so therefore developed a denser skull. Suggesting a dominant role. The woman's neurocranium, which is thinner, suggests a dependent-submissive role.

The structural build of a man sings glory to the design of God's creation. The male has a substantially larger muscle mass than that of the woman. Men are not subjected to fat deposition as that of women, which tends to accumulate in the upper thoracic and the lower posterior lumbar. Suggesting a woman's role in child birth and weening offspring.

Science Sings Glory to the Designs of Mankind. And roles of the two sexes.
This, my friend, has been so since the dawn of MANKIND.



Absolutely,

I went for a nice jog today.

Saw my neighbour from across the block. What a body!

haha, the natural scent of a man. For me, a woman does not even need to wear perfume. The eye of a woman, her eyelashes, and the movement of her lips is enough to capture my attention.

Man and Woman complement each other. Two separate pieces, but when combined. Equates as One.

Quote from: glacier_71 on December 22, 2008, 10:15:06 PM
O KAY GI-REGARD PA MAN ATONG MGA PANAHONA NGA MGA SECOND-CLASS O WEAKLINGS O PROPERTY ANG MGA BAJE SA UNA...(WHICH IN FACT STILL IS IN SOME CULTURES).
DI POD MATAWO SI KRISTO, ENZO, OG WA PA MUSUGOT SI MARIA. BAJE NA HA.

That is the point I am trying to get across. History has judged that Man has produced most of the advances of Human civilization. Most human cultures are paternalistic. The recent phenomenon of Woman's Rights is something that is rather new, historically and chronologically speaking. It is a product of post-Enlightenment reverie of the 19th and the early 20th centuries.


Yours,

History judges that Man has done more for Human Civilization.

Most of the scientists that paved the way for Science were men.
Most of the philosophers and etiologists were men. Aristotle, Virgil, and the like.
Most of the Rulers and Mighty Kings, Emperors were men.

Even the LORD himself chose to come in the form of a Man. Christ Jesus. A Man. The SON of Man.

Think about it.

hahaha!

Thank you for sharing that, Tita. I never knew that

Eternal Word,
you became flesh
and dwelt among us,
because of your great love for mankind.
Though you were God,
you humbled yourself
out of love for your creation,
being born in a lowly dwelling,
to a meek and chaste Virgin.
Give us your grace,
to practice humility,
following your example,
and the example
of your servant and Mother,
the Blessed Virgin Mary. Amen

Let the just rejoice,
for their justifier is born.
Let the sick and infirm rejoice,
For their saviour is born.
Let the captives rejoice,
For their Redeemer is born.
Let slaves rejoice,
for their Master is born.
Let free men rejoice,
For their Liberator is born.
Let All Christians rejoice,
For Jesus Christ is born.


St. Augustine of Hippo (AD 354-440)

The feast day of your birth resembles You, Lord
Because it brings joy to all humanity.
Old people and infants alike enjoy your day.
Your day is celebrated
from generation to generation.
Kings and emperors may pass away,
And the festivals to commemorate them soon lapse.
But your festival
will be remembered until the end of time.
Your day is a means and a pledge of peace.
At Your birth heaven and earth were reconciled,
Since you came from heaven to earth on that day
You forgave our sins and wiped away our guilt.
You gave us so many gifts on the day of your birth:
A treasure chest of spiritual medicines for the sick;
Spiritual light for the blind;
The cup of salvation for the thirsty;
The bread of life for the hungry.
In the winter when trees are bare,
You give us the most succulent spiritual fruit.
In the frost when the earth is barren,
You bring new hope to our souls.
In December when seeds are hidden in the soil,
The staff of life springs forth from the virgin womb


St. Ephraim the Syrian (AD 306-373)

The Love and Peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. I wish and pray for you all to have a blessed Merry Christ Mass. Remember the core reasons why celebrate this day of days.

Christmas, also known as the Feast of the Nativity, literally means "Christ Mass." The feast celebrates the birth and Incarnation of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, on December 25. Christmastide is another name for the Christmas season, and currently extends from the first Vespers of Christmas Eve until the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord.


Amen.

The town of Bethlehem. I want to visit this town someday.

Come they told me, pa rum pum pum pum
A new born King to see, pa rum pum pum pum
Our finest gifts we bring, pa rum pum pum pum
To lay before the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

So to honor Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
When we come.

Little Baby, pa rum pum pum pum
I am a poor boy too, pa rum pum pum pum
I have no gift to bring, pa rum pum pum pum
That's fit to give the King, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Shall I play for you, pa rum pum pum pum,
On my drum?

Mary nodded, pa rum pum pum pum
The ox and lamb kept time, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my drum for Him, pa rum pum pum pum
I played my best for Him, pa rum pum pum pum,
rum pum pum pum, rum pum pum pum,

Then He smiled at me, pa rum pum pum pum
Me and my drum.

Honor And Praise to Our Newborn King!
Salvation, Honor and Praise!
Is Yours,
LORD JESUS CHRIST.





http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rx2g2Crjm8&feature=related

Let His Name be known. Let His Glories and His Authority be made known.

That there is No God but The Father, who in one with the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Whose Grace and Power, we are given the legitimacy to live. Whose Love commandeth us to Love Him beyond anything else.

Glory, Glory, Glory to the Name of the Lord. Holy and Mighty is His Name. Then, Now, and Forevermore.

Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.

--Exodus 20:12

I've started to go back to the gym this past month in doing cardio as well as strength training.

So I will document the progress. I've been going to the gym with fellow med students and I cannot stress enough the importance of work out during medical school. An hour a day releases so much anxiety and is a vasodilator, and bronchodilator. Helps in focusing the mind and studies.

So I will document progress. Feel free to add your own gym-workout progression.

This is a group-teamwork approach. Health is primary. Tubag Bohol, let us!



Yours,

lol!

I think the beard makes me look more Spanish looking. Whenever I went to the mall and or stores with colleagues. We went to a Cologne Afficionado a couple of days ago and the server talked to me in Spanish, the lady thought I was Colombian. And when I told her I was Filipino, she did not believe, lol.

Ladies love the rugged-scruffy look, I think.

It gives a man a sophisticated, mature yet reserved look. Which is what I'm vying for.

Happy Birthday, Mr. Ayag!

I salute you.

Both. Man and Woman.

To think, that the CREATOR of the Heavens, the stars, author of time and eternity, the Alpha and the Omega. Whose name is MIGHTY and whose Glory is Highest of All.

That The Most High, humbled himself in the form of Man. Subjected Himself to Death. So as to grant us Salvation. For those who would believe in Him. And His Father who sent Him.

I was brought back to this thread in pondering of a verse in scripture that I read earlier this week.

While we where yet sinners, Christ died for US.


Ponder, and meditate on that. He DIED for US.

GOD in the FLESH. The WORD INCARNATE.

He, who was fortold of by the Prophets of old, came down from Heaven. To be born of the Blessed Virgin Mary. So that God and Man could be reconciled.

He was the sacrificial lamb. Whose death allowed reconnection between the Father and Man.

Ponder on the Absolute Love of God. That while we were yet to have been born, He died for You. For Me. For all to come.

That, my friends, is the Unmeasurable Love of The Most High.

It is the name of the Blessed St. Lorenzo Ruiz. A martyr of Christ.

And, it is my middle name.