Last week, I wrote about the behaviors of government employees—some are exemplary, while others can be characterized as “rotten apples.” I came across Civil Service Commission of the Philippines (CSC) Memorandum Circular No. 1, signed in 2017, which details government police on office hours, and they note: “Everyone needs to account for their attendance when …
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Kasong kriminal at administratibo vs PNP official
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…Dahil dito si Yahweh mismo ang magbibigay sa inyo ng palatandaan: Maglilihi ang isang dalaga at magsisilang ng isang sanggol na lalaki at tatawagin sa pangalang Emmanuel…(ang) Makapangyarihang Diyos, Walang Hanggang Ana” (Isaias 7:14 at 9:6, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** SAMPAHAN NG KASONG KRIMINAL AT ADMINISTRATIBO ANG PNP OFFICIAL: Ang …
Tensions may affect Fil-Am attendance at festivals
“You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.” －Wayne Dyer Despite tensions between the US and Iran appearing to simmer down, many Filipino-Americans may have canceled trips overseas for safety reasons. Those choosing not to travel will miss out on the various cultural and spiritual festivals …
Adapt or be left behind
In the fast evolving digital landscape, “where new technologies are changing the way we live, the way we communicate and the way we work,” Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Benjamin E. Diokno, said companies across various sectors must either adapt or be left behind. Speaking before the Bankers Institute of the Philippines (BAIPHIL), Diokno, zeroed …
When we reach our human limits
We cannot doubt that we have our human and worldly limits. And yet in spite of that, neither can we doubt that deep within us is, at least, the desire to go beyond our limitations. Given the fact that our human nature is not only totally material, but is also spiritual, we should not be …
Getting rid of dental phobia
It sounds counter-intuitive: a threat can beat the fear of a threat. A new study published in the journal Neuron shows how fear is learned and unlearned and may help in coping with anxiety and fear. The findings have strong implications for the treatment of anxiety and fear-related disorders such as extreme fear of the …
Repeating and varying
I suppose this is what we observe in life in general, and especially when as priests we have to preach. We do the same things, we say more or less the same message, but we should also see to it that there is some variation in all that we do. Otherwise there is no way …
‘Fil-Ams are willing to apply for Philippine visas’
“We believe that visa quotas should be lifted and people should visit anywhere they wish freely.” –Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad While visiting a mall in Brooklyn last Monday, Bombo Radyo-Iloilo anchor John Felco Talento interviewed me to get a reaction from Americans on the threat of “harsh retaliation” by Iran following the recent assassination …
Maraming Pinoy sa Iraq ang masasawi sa pagka-pilosopo
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “…Dahil dito si Yahweh mismo ang magbibigay sa inyo ng palatandaan: Maglilihi ang isang dalaga at magsisilang ng isang sanggol na lalaki at tatawagin sa pangalang Emmanuel…” (Isaias 7:14, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** MARAMING PILIPINO SA IRAQ ANG MASASAWI DAHIL SA PAGKA-PILOSOPO: Maraming Pilipino na talaga ang pilosopo, at wala …
Nuclear war, inumpisahan na ng Iran vs. US
INSPIRASYON SA BUHAY: “… At sinabi ng PANGINOONG YAHWEH sa ahas… `Kayo ng babae’y aking pag-aawayin, binhi mo’t binhi niya’y lagi kong paglalabanin. Ang binhi niya ang dudurog sa iyong ulo, at sa sakong niya’y ikaw ang tutuklaw’…” (Genesis 3:14-15, Ang Tanging Daan Bibliya). *** NUCLEAR WAR INUMPISAHAN NA NG IRAN VS. US: Wala …