People and Society
A circle of friends recently asked me to facilitate a sort of retreat last December 22-23, 2017, in which I accepted as a challenge. The Divine Mercy Shrine in Lake Sebu was a conducive venue for retreatants who want solitude and silence. With my own experience of different retreats for small and big groups of […]
Mount Matutum – the highest point in South Cotabato, is situated more than 5 kilometers from Acmonan, Tupi, South Cotabato, Philippines. It is an active volcano with an elevation of 2,286 meters above sea level. The name Matutum is taken from the native Blaa’n words “Amyak maleh” that means, “climb and plant.”
The DO 55, section 47, states that “in no case shall the deductions reduce the employee’s monthly net take home pay to an amount lower than Four Thousand Pesos (P4,000).”
One of the problems of Professional Teachers is the hassle, effort and time-consuming process of renewing PRC ID license with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) every three years. I am one of the teachers, who every three years, visit the PRC office for the renewal of such license. One has to go through a process […]
The Department of Education, together with all the teachers all over the country celebrate the National Teachers’ Month with the theme, “Gurong Pilipino: Kaakbay sa Progreso.” The department issued a DepEd Memorandum 137, series of 2017 for the celebration of the National Teachers’ Month, Teachers Day and World Teachers’ Day. The celebration aims to honor […]
What does it mean to be a hero? How do you define a hero? These are just few of the questions teachers may ask their learners. Let us pay homage to our national heroes as we celebrate the National Heroes Day today here in the Philippines. Let us reflect on their legacies for us. Let […]
There is always a reason why meditation is important and being practiced in many cultures – because of its unlimited benefits. Meditation has effects many aspects – physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual areas. You might ask, “is it really worth it for me to meditate?” The answer is definitely, “yes.” Meditate to sharpen your […]
At the age of 36, I tend to be responsible for other people especially the young. This made me reflect on “generativity.” This is significant to the life I chose, that I am concerned and committed to promote others’ well-being. As an adult who continually long for self-fulfillment, I feel responsible not only of myself but also […]
October 21, 2016 – This week is MPRE Week or Mid-Year Program and Evaluation Week for all Department of Education School Personnel. But few days before that, the school head of Gapok National High School decided to have the In-Service Training (INSET) for his teaching and non-teaching personnel in which I gladly accepted his invitation […]
Come and enjoy! Pyesta Kolon Datal is now about to start. Mark your calendar: Pyesta Kolon Datal commences on August 10, 2015. The city government of Koronadal, in participation with CIOFF and UNESCO, in cooperation with the Cultural Center of the Philippines, Department of Tourism and NCCA, the Pyesta Kolon Datal brings to us this […]