Needy Millions

I think we really need to think about the direction the Philippines is headed. We can ride the current political wave in our country. We should take advantage of the opportunity that is now before us. We do not know if we will be fortunate to have this chance again in this lifetime. I thought of three essential and related changes that will help us in such pursuit. First, I recommend the immediate passage of the Freedom of Information Bill. Second, we need to adopt a jury system for the administration of justice. Third, that we shift to a parliamentary form of government. These timely measures would have an overall synergistic effect into providing a much more transparent and efficient means of truly serving the Filipino nation and people, service which is more than ever badly needed. Billions of pesos needed by the needy millions!

Critical Analysis for August 26, 2013

Good day, dear readers. Thank you granting me your indulgence. I have come before you today to give a critical analysis of the great day to come. I am referring to August 26, 2013. On that day, millions of Filipinos will be going to landmarks all over the Philippine Islands to peacefully gather. They are determined to voice their sentiments and resentments about the PDAF, more commonly known as pork barrel. It accounts for a substantial portion of the national budget. During 2012, it was P24.2 B of the total P1.8 T budget. It is commonly believed to be a source of corruption among politicians, from the national to the local levels. I feel with them, and so I speak before you today to share my thoughts and reflection relevant to the matter at hand. Filipinos have always been praised with having the virtue of patience. But I challenge us to have other more timely virtues such as truth and courage. We must assure the truth is spoken and known of, or we run the risk of dictators and grand schemers run each and every aspect of our lives. I mean all aspects, such as life, death, belief, biases, culture, entertainment, sports, and psyche. The whole gamut of our ideas and opinions. We must rethink the evidences presented before us to ascertain the truth. If they are not enough, then we must aspire and actively look for supporting evidences which would tell us a more solid and congruent story. Then we tell the world how we feel because it matters. Everything and everyone counts. Everyone is worthy to pursue life with liberty to pursue happiness. This is our time. Now. Personally, I have no problem with it other than putting much trust on a few people who have time and time again have proven themselves not deserving of such trust. To put it plainly, they are not accountable. There is no full transparency as to the way public funds are spent by our public officials. These supposedly public servants serve no other but their own interests and their private groups. Their illegal and unethical activities do not stand well with me, especially most of our people are honest, well-meaning, and simple wage earners who do the brunt of the actual work that have been keeping our country afloat economically in spite of the gross negligence of the way public funds have been spent through the years. Edit: I think the top estimate at the Luneta Park was 400 K people who attended. Still, I could say it was highly successful. :)

Cagayan Trip

I went to Papa's hometown at Cullit, Lallo, Cagayan. I stayed there for about 2 weeks (June 22-July 5, 2013). It was certainly a very fruitful trip. My father usually goes there to attend to his trees and some legal matters. He has jackfruits, bananas, and soursops, to name a few. As for the legal stuff, this time, we attended a case hearing at the Regional Trial Court of Aparri, Cagayan. It involves the recovery of possession of a property illegally occupied by some person. Let us leave it at that as the case is still ongoing. He brought mahogany seedlings he bought from Manila Seedling which were placed in 2 large bayongs, large bags made from buri palm leaves. He has a complete set of tools for basic tree planting and landscaping. Towards the end of our stay there, we have successfully transplanted the seedlings in the ancestral land, where my grandparents, Felix and Angela, built there own house and where my father, Reynaldo, and his 2 older sisters, Maria and Jasmina, grew up. I really enjoyed my stay there this time around, without the internet connection to trouble me. What I mean is I play competitive strategy turn-based games on my iPad. Of course, I had to forfeit all of my matches due to the trip. I think it it very much worth it because I instantly had much more time to reflect on things which really matter in life. For one, I listened I think to the Falun Dafa lecture recordings by master Li Hongzi I downloaded, about 3 times during the trip. I did this during breaks or while I was lying on the bed. I mean it is a complete suggestion on how one could live his life virtuously, with emphasis on Truth, Benevolence, and Forbearance. The main thesis is on giving up one's various attachments, especially those to material things. Of course still played games from time to time. Now on to the more physical stuff. I discovered I like doing sweaty things like picking up sticks and stones, picking calamansi fruits from a tree.

Conversations with Self

1.11.11

Today, I launch this sub-blog, Conversations with Self. This is an exercise of consciousness. Everyday, I'll be reading and reflecting own my daily biorhythm reading of the day. I'll also evaluate recent happenings on my life; none of this will be written here. I'll write on things which amused me today. Let this life be a collection of treats and amusements. Increasing awareness.

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Your mental perception is sharp today, and you find it easy to think and memorize. You are filled with unexpected, progressive ideas, but today is not the best day to implement them. Instead, do research, plan, and think carefully through your next steps. Knowledge and information that you receive today will remain with you for a long time, and you will be able to draw upon this in the future.

Physical state: Positive

Emotional state: Negative

Intellectual state: Positive

Intuitive state: Negative

Emotional minimum

The emotional minimum is characterized by a decrease in desires and a tendency toward depression, apathy, and irritability (usually women are more strongly affected). This is a difficult period for creative people, due to feelings of apathy. For the same reason, this period is not conducive to love.

Nursery

I am currently sub-rotating at Nursery Charity, better known as NCHA. I am grateful to my batch mate Jeff for making a good endorsement. It was generally overwhelming because of the many new things, especially the fast-paced action whenever there was an imminent waiting pregnancy at hand. Even though it was such, I can confidently say that I was able to get used to it quickly.

My patient on deck at Pediatrics Ward died. Rest in peace, please. But wait. I wonder I those who die really end. As in do nothing. Are we really our bodies or is there something more? I believe there is. So instead of saying, "Rest in peace.", I think it's much more appropriate to say, "Have fun!"

I will stay today until I have had made my patient Baby Boy S. (12/16/2010) his running Pediatrics DS. It's better to be sure, isn't it? I owe myself, my family, and all of creation to offer my very best, as possible, without detriment to my personal well-being. Nothing is hard if you like it and I do like it. My motivation to make a running DS of Baby Boy S.: "Bye, bye, back to home as soon as possible. I believe it is best for the baby and mother and the rest of the family's well-being." Also, expenses would be minimized; resources optimized. =p

Act normal...I believe I don't have to act anymore. The play is over; life's resumed. What if the game that really matters is the lives were are all living right now? Then this only means that we do have to strive hard to do our very best, each and every time. What I do each and every time is the best, regardless of the standards of others or of the society.

I love myself, I really do. And with this follows, flows naturally, the love I have for all creation. I need not study know more about Love. I am Love. I am. Stop thinking, keep on doing. With the heart I have...The heart I have is enough guide to pull me through.