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Using My Talents, Passion and Skills To Plan For College And For Life

jun — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:13:20 +0000

Session to be held on July 31, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. at the East Asia Pastoral Institute, Ateneo de Manila University Fee of P1,700 includes simple snacks, lunch, handouts, and consultation with parents regarding workshop results. Early-bird fee up to July 9, 2010, P1,500. For more details, call Mae Legaspi (9213711, 09209134690) or Mina Concepcion (09176251965) . Or email: legaspi_pdc@ yahoo.com

The Philippine Miracle Team at First Deloitte Street Child World Cup

jun — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:57:49 +0000

The greatest miracle was not that they won.

It was not the series of events on how they got to go to South Africa.

The miracle was the changed life of each child. They’ve learned to dream. And they have learned to fly.

The trophy was just a bonus.

image from: http://www.sxc.hu/

Two Things I’d Like to See for Philippine Education

jun — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:01:10 +0000

(Or for the Whole World for that matter)

1. That every Filipino who wishes to learn could attend one

2. That the curriculum include learning Life Skills as an integral part of education

That every Filipino who wishes to learn could attend one

The problem of lack of resources such as access, schools, teachers, books and budget has been the issue ever since – no budget. Even if our economy improves 10% per year, the problem would still be there.

One solution I can see is e-schooling: Create an e-Learning school that can be accessed fromany terminal via the internet or by plugging a USB drive. The technology is already there. We just have to create the content (to be discussed on another post).

Yes, there will be issues such as access, resources and manpower – not to mention the possible disruptive nature it will bring to paid schooling, the book publishing industry and education in general. These have to be addressed too, and they can be. But from a bigger persepctive, the concept is very viable – the global education trend is going this route.

For matters of discussion, let’s say this system is meant for those who want to learn but can’t because the brick and mortar schools can’t accomodate them, because of money or time constraints. Think of the children and adults who dropped out. Think of the places with no schools. Think of those people who need to earn a living by day and no night school is available for them. Think of those who cannot cope with the current pace of regular schooling. You get the picture.

Let’s say the e-school is built. And these folks “attend” school online or offline via USB. All they need to have is access to a computer. What if they can be “loaned” a netbook or even given access to a barangay computer in the community centers?

We would have a more “schooled” population.

That the curriculum include Life skills

While schools are character builders and motivators, I propose that Life skills, Character Building and Positive Mindset be an integral part of education, formal and informal. (I also propose that these be the first lessons for the e-school.)

Good conduct and good citizenship are incorporated in many lessons and discussions in schools today. They may not be enough. I think that we should put more emphasis on values and virtues in the curriculum compared to what we have now. If the children can imbibe goal setting, positive thinking, going the extra mile, perseverance, integrity, self-esteem and other virtues at an early age, perhaps we would have an more enlightened population. If each child are taught to be lifelong learners, positive thinkers and extra milers – we would probably have a Golden Age in the Philippines.

There. Two things.

It is my opinion that these will be key to turning this nation and the whole world around.

The Power of Words

jun — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:47:22 +0000

There is power in them, words.

Sticks and stones may break my bones but words…….

can break my heart or soothe my soul. Words can affect a child for better or for worse depending on which words are used.

In like manner, the words you say to others and the words you say to yourself affect your life greatly. You just don’t realize it.

Take a look at the words that you often use. Do you use four-letter words often? I mean, love, hope, care, give and best? Or are they filled with the bad ones?

If your vocabulary is more positive and uplifting and encouraging, you are more likely to be happier and less stressed. It may also be that you are healthier and are optimistic.

You are more angry if you use demeaning, cursing, abusive and hate-filled words. I bet you will be more depressed and pessimistic.

Words are expressions of your inner self. Conversely, the words you use affect what you feel.

This means that if you choose your words well, you have the ability to affect how you feel, how you see life and how you live.

Words carry power. Use them wisely.

The Future Is In Your Hands

jun — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:30:32 +0000

We all felt the ripples and effects of the financial crisis.

But how come I know some people, from the very industries that were hit the hardest, are more successful now than before the meltdown?

There are also people who should have been raking it in but were miserable failures?

The answer lies in our attitude.

If we think we will not achieve our goals because of the economic downturn, we are correct. If we say we will exceed our goals despite a gloomy market, we are right too.

It is not only the external forces that shape our future. We have our internal response system that largely dictates the outcome of any endeavor we make.

The future is only as good or bad as we see it to be.

The future is in your hands.

Blog Action Day: Climate Change

jun — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:33:57 +0000

With the recent typhoons and flooding, we have seen the effects of climate change. It is not too late to take action. No matter how little effect our efforts will make in the short term, we would have done a great service to earth and the future citizens of the world.

Let one of the legacies our generation be caring for the environment to counter the effects of climate change.

Blog Action Day: Climate Change

Learn at Every Turn

jun — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:40:52 +0000

How hungry are you for new knowledge? How eager are you to acquire new skills? How open-minded are you about new ideas? How discerning are you about what you read, see or hear?

The best way to improve one’s self is to learn at every turn. Each experience is a learning experience.

Intentionally seek for answers to your questions. Write down things that you want to know. Make a list of ideas and topics that you are curious about. They may be about your job, about your culture and faith, about your hobbies and passions.

At every opportunity, with purpose, journey to find what you do not know.

Ideal Vs Realistic

jun — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:40:40 +0000

If you can’t exercise for 1 hour, jog for 30 minutes.

If you can’t give 100 pesos, give 50 or 25.

If you can’t volunteer every week, do it once a month.

If you can’t save 1000 pesos every payday, try 500.

If you can’t pray for 10 minutes straight, pray for 5 minutes.

if you can’t re-design your blog and re-launch with a big bang, just keep on posting until you can.

Do not let the ideal prevent you from doing what must be done.