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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
Speech delivered by Lloyd Luna, motivational comedian, at the 2014 Reader’s Digest Trusted Brand Award held at Crowne Plaza Galleria, Ortigas Center, Pasig City on June 4, 2014 BRAND FORWARD TO THE ORGANIZERS, COMPANY PRESIDENTS, REPRESENTATIVES, AWARDEES, WAITERS, SECURITY GUARDS, SENIOR CITIZENS (PAUSE), I MEAN SENIOR EXECUTIVES AND GUESTS WHO ARE NOT INVITED BUT ARE…
There are tens of thousands of unemployed out there who are praying so long ang hard for you to get terminated so they can get into that place you occupy today. Don’t give God the perfect reason to say “yes” to these prayers by making your self believe that you are an invincible part of…
For many people, it always feels great to be in the shore. It feels good to stay where you are especially if it is your comfort zone. And why would you rock the boat or fix the roof if it’s not raining? The thing is we don’t want to change until we find our selves…