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The “Warrior Is A Child” Lifts Me Up

I am not feeling so well today. No motivation coming in. But thanks to a friend who has been so kind to give me some inputs about being always determined and to remind me of God’s everlasting love. I have always loved Gary V’s “Warrior is a Child”. If you…

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Balikbayan in the Eyes of a Common Filipino

How would a common (read: living simply in a far-flung town) Filipino view a Balikbayan who has been away from the country for quite sometime? I have been in and out of the Philippines many times. Most of those times, the travels were short — like those few days in…

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Family, Featured, Reflections

Gone But Never Forgotten

The doctors said there was no hope for recovery because of too many complications. For three days in the ICU, daddy was fighting for his life under all the hoses connected to him. Manoy Wingwing, my older brother who watched him all day and night, had witnessed how daddy suffered in a very dire condition.

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People, Reflections

Remembering Daddy Amado

How would you describe a dear father you’ve just lost? One way: by counting the moments you had spent with him and wishing that there could be more. My father, Amado Salas, died of stroke on September 8th, 2010. He was 63. Daddy never had a favorite child. All four…

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Comedian Adam Carolla – Forever Racist

Damage has been done Adam Carolla! Whatever you say today or tomorrow, however you say your apology, you will forever be known as racist. Filipinos will always label you as the one who is demeaning and an “ignorant fool.” If you don’t know anything about the country, then shut up…

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People, Religion

Benny Hinn Divorces Wife

Who says Pastors could not get a divorce? Huh! Even the most decorated of pastors, like Benny Hinn, can get one. What a slap on the face for Benny Hinn who preaches about the sacrament of marriage being a lifelong union, ending only with the death of one spouse!

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CNN Hero of the Year honors Efren Peñaflorida – video

This is related to my previous post about Efren Peñaflorida, the CNN Hero of the Year. The event was televised last night and I was on my seat at home, so inspired and proud while watching Efren Peñaflorida receive the major award with teary eyes. He gave a short yet…

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