Keep Calm and Write Poems : Doon sa Batibot, Tayo na at Magsaya!

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They say the very first blogs were meant to share our accomplishments and success. But overall, many used it to bring out our sad experiences, our sentiments, our frustrations, and everything else in between and beyond.

Imagine a world full of hatred if one has not the means to express our inner longings, our wishes, our dreams.

Some of us want to tell stories vividly, incorporate plenty of photos to spice it up - after all, photos may show what words fail to do so.

Some would even go through great lengths to add their own illustrations, animations, videos, and all sort of representations to elaborate on the topic.

What amazes me most are those that have the patience to construct poems. Many would say that a few lines that rhyme are more creative than a lengthy essay. It becomes more personal if its written in the local language - straight from the heart, straight from the soul.

Bumangon Ka : Yolanda Song From Jograd deLa Torre

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"This was a real labour of love between GRN MANGO and activist singer/comedian Jograd dela Torre, who shows his serious side in an impassioned manner that will surely resonate with the millions of Filipinos who have had enough with the status quo and are bent on positive change. It was filmed in just half a day outside of an abandoned, half burnt down building on the outskirts of Makati, which was made to look like it was in the heart of Tacloban." - Our Awesome Planet

Well, it's not really pleasing to the eyes. I hate to see a pitiful scenario where you can't help but feel so depressed and numb.

It is with great sorrow that many of our fellowmen had to die and suffer from the calamity that could have been prevented if only .....

Yeah! Let's start blaming somebody for the tragedy. Let's put all the blame to our so called leaders. We've been doing that since day zero....and I guess we will continue to do that regardless who is seated in the Malacanan Palace.

We believe there is no leader that can fully give the solution to our problems. Just like the elusive world peace. No wonder its been the most wished for in every beauty pageant - if asked.

Filipino Hospitality at Its Best! : A Million Thanks from the Filipino People

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A repost of Filipino Hospitality at its best!

"After serving as volunteer paramedics, doctors and nurses for the last 10 days down in Roxas City, eating biscuits and vacuum sealed food made 3 years ago (no lie) the least we thought we could do when we chanced upon these guys in Villamor was take them out to a traditional Filipino dinner. 

So we booked a great place in Makati and ordered crispy pata, adobo, pinakbet, empanada, tinapa fried rice, kilawin, shrimp with taba ng talangka and other specialties before they fly out tomorrow morning. 

But when our friends from Chevrolet Philippines (TCCI) heard about what we were going to do after what they had done for our country, they insisted on picking up the tab. 

Thanks, guys. That was totally unexpected, but highly appreciated! Also, despite already checking in, Remington Hotel extended a retroactive 40% discount on their room rate, while Resorts World Manila threw in breakfast and lunch. 

Now that’s what I call Filipino hospitality. Salamat ulit. The UN thanks you. We salute you." - James Deakin