A couple of weeks back, after we’ve heard so much about Yolanda’s incomprehensible effect on the Filipino nation, corporate trainer and speaker Ricky De Vera, a good friend of mine and idol in the industry, commented on my post asking if we can gather as many professional speakers as we can and setup an event…
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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…
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From Director Peque Gallaga: Not since Marcos have we as a people been so polarized. As far as our hearts and minds are concerned it’s like we’re in the edge of a civil war. We are forced to take a hard look at ourselves and what we value. Because of this, we are fighting friends…
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It has been a long yet remarkably beautiful journey from where I started about eight years ago. I could clearly recall that first-time experience I first took center stage to speak. My body was already up there and as I looked down to my chair, I saw my spirit telling me to go down. I…
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About 700 youth leaders from 45 countries will be in Manila from August 1 to 7, 2013, for the University Scholars Leadership Symposium, a leadership program geared towards social change. The event is organized by the Humanitarian Affairs United Kingdom, a London-based social enterprise that initiates and supports humanitarian relief efforts and development programs in…
DetailsIt happened again. A number of times, Metro Manila and many other provinces get submerged in flood water. What we know is it is caused by nature and greed of men. What a lethal combination! Before this flood brought about by Typhoon Maring that pulled monsoon rains, we have learned many things about taxpayers’ money…
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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…
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About 20 years ago, I was trained as a scout and learned one important lesson that would have been one cornerstone of my life today. About 20 years later, I would stand before you, World Scout APC family to facilitate your Staff Development Workshop. What an honor! I didn’t ask for this job but for…
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