Embracing technology

For today’s take home, we talk about technology. I am sure we all have an idea what technology is and how it affects our daily lives in so many ways. In many ways, we have seen technology as a disruptive tool but we have also seen it as an effective ally. The truth is technology…

Then you have to know who you are

A few days ago, I spoke to about three hundred people from Zenutna Group of Companies, the most popular brand under it is Total Information Management which was instrumental in automating our elections. Interestingly, my topic was identity, which I would like to give you as today’s take away. In business and in life, there’s…

“I walk with you all with my silent heart.” —Pope Francis

HOMILY OF POPE FRANCIS Mass with survivors of Supertyphoon “Yolanda” Daniel Z. Romualdez International Airport, Tacloban City 17 January 2015 (Delivered originally in Spanish) We have a high priest who is capable of sympathizing with our weaknesses. Jesus is like us. Jesus lived like us and is the same us in every respect, except sin…

Showing mercy and compassion to the President for his speech

After hearing the speech of President Aquino in Malacanang as part of Pope Francis visit to the Philippines, I can’t help but nod and say, oh, this is the president I might know, this is really Pnoy—someone who used to making or someone or something look bad so he can look good if not better.…

Pope Francis: Every religion has its dignity

ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT FROM COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Commenting on recent killings by Islamist terrorists at a Paris newspaper, Pope Francis condemned killing in the name of God, but said freedom of expression should be limited by respect for religion and that mockery of faith can be expected to provoke violence. The pope made…

Sales Rally Speech at Green Circle Realty

Green Circle Sales Rally Speaker

Speaking before about 200 sales people all working in the real estate industry is not new to me. I always feel at home when I speak to house sellers and real estate agents. Why? I don’t. I just feel at home. Maybe it because this is my third straight year to speak on their opening…

2015: An Even More Challenging Year

Another year is in the bag. We said goodbye 2014 and welcome 2015 all at 12 midnight of December 31st. Many people believe that this is a promising year. Yes, I agree. But is it not true that every promise goes with pain, sacrifice and hard work? I guess promise and challenge go together and…

After 19 years, the inspirational message from Monica Lewinsky

People make mistakes. People forgive and they are forgiven. Her story is here to stay and up to inspire those who may have been experiencing cyber-bullying. Transcript of Monica Lewinsky’s Anti-Cyberbullying Speech at Forbes Under 30: Good Morning. It is only my fourth time delivering a speech in public. One was a practice, to a…

Oh, women, we are men

At sinasabi ko sa inyo, “Kailanma’y hindi magkakapareho ang takbo ng pag-iisip ng babae at lalaki.” Ang utak ng lalaki e talaga namang pinapasimple ang lahat ng bagay, highly focused at ayaw ng maraming pasikot-sikot. Ang utak ng babae e talaga namang amazing—as in full of maze, maraming detalye at sabog magisip. Sa aking pananaliksik…

Lloyd Luna on winning

There’s no winning in life

For the longest time, I believed in winning. I believed that in any competition, someone has to lose so that one can win. I believed in winning since my early exposures in competitions and quiz bees way back in the 90s. Oh, God. When we compete, the goal is always to win. And why not?…