As a speechwriter writing several speeches for business owners, politicians, graduation speakers, company leaders, non-government officials, teachers, awardees and many more, I can’t stand reading this graduation message, which is probably printed on the souvenir program. The speech should inspire rather than irritate the audience. So here’s a straightforward advice: Seek professional help! Republic of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
How many times we’ve failed isn’t as important as how many times we’ve stood up and continue our pursuit of success and happiness. At least this is what I’d like us to realize as we enter the new year. Last week, I did a motivational talk before two real estate giants in Manila during their…
From the lips of a dying President By Salvador H. Laurel Former Vice President of the Philippines Chairman, National Centennial Commission Manila Bulletin Tues., Oct. 21, 1997 The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee and the House Committee on Good Government are now conducting separate investigations on “Operation Big Bird,” a cloak and dagger operation undertaken eleven…
Do I need to say more? Read the entire speech, “Redefining Success: The Third Metric,” as prepared for delivery below: Thank you so much, President Christ, the Board of Trustees, distinguished alumnae, members of the faculty, devoted parents and friends, and especially the fabulous Smith College class of 2013. Congratulations. You have reached the light…