You are your own motivational speaker

You paid that guy 80,000 pesos for an hour talk because he said that he is the best motivational speaker in the Philippines. Now you think that he does not deserve the money.

I think you missed the point. That guy is a supersalesman. That guy is not the best motivational speaker in the Philippines, in Asia, in the World, and in the whole Solar System. He made that claim because he accepted the new age teaching of self-attraction and affirmation. The teaching says that you only need to keep on saying that you are the best blank and you will become that blank… continue reading

About: Jef Menguin is a Filipino inspirational speaker. He published blog entries entitled Letters to Inspirational Speakers. You can reach him through his blog- http://jefmenguin.com

Philippines: A Fragile State Vulnerable to Climate Change

A fragile state may be characterized by weak state institutions, unstable political arrangement and internal armed conflict. In these times of climate change where risk hazard for citizens are increasing, fragile states may find their problems intensify. A fragile state has minimal or no mitigation and adaptation policies for the effects of climate change, and in the event of a calamity, will most likely fail to deliver basic services to those who need it.

The Philippines is an example of a fragile state. State institutions are inefficient, laws are not taken seriously by its citizens and more than 4 decades of armed conflict that challenges the legitimacy of the state itself.

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The Global Warming Skeptics and The Great Global Warming Swindle

The documentary “The Global Warming Swindle” was made by Martin Durkin, an environmentalism skeptic. Durkin raises several points about the increasing awareness and militancy regarding environmental issues:

1.) That the warming we are experiencing now is part of the Earth’s natural cycle
2.) Carbon Dioxide does not cause global warming; Carbon Dioxide is the product of global warming
3.) Global warming is not caused by human activity
4.) The Green Movement is a socio-economic and political plot. [1]

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Escolta

Escolta was once the seat of financial district in Manila. During the post colonial era and pre war in Manila, Escolata was marked by  beauty and splendor. The high-end  fashionable shops and department stores were located here. It was reputed as the place for shopping of the rich. CLICK TO READ MORE.

Kalesa at Ang Kutsero

Rarely these days that we see Kalesa on the road, be that, it remains to be our national vehicle.  It was introduced to us by Spaniards in the 18th century, used by high ranking officials and illustrados.  Today, jeepneys outnumbered the Kalesa,  the latter could be seen inside the walls of intramuros with its kutsero acting as tour guide.  In Binondo, Kalesa still operates, and being use as a mode of trasportation. CLICK TO READ MORE

“How To Correctly Start An Internet Marketing Business” Workshop

After Organizing 3 Hands-On Internet Marketing Workshops In Cebu and Cagayan De Oro, My mentor, Jomar Hilario and I came up with an entirely brand new concept of Internet Marketing Workshop. The Cebu “How To Correctly Start An I.nternet M.arketing Business” Workshop is designed for you who are starting off in the internet business or those who have already started but can’t seem to progress.

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Initial observations of the 2011 Aquino budget

The Aquino Administration submitted its budget proposal for 2011 to Congress this week. It is through the budget where one can see the priorities of the government as to how much it intends to spend on various programs of government. For 2011, the government under the Aquino administration intends to... 

Source:  Victor Villanueva

A non-mind-boggling question that boggles my mind

There are questions that are difficult in themselves like does God exist, or what is beauty. But there are questions that are difficult because the teacher made them out to be. This is a case in point: During our Social Dimension in Education review class, there’s a question that goes this way:... 

Source:  The Free Lancer

PNoy doesn’t mind if you don’t go into college – State abandonment of education continues

Here’s my first major disappointment over President Noynoy Aquino, in his 2011 budget message: Quality education at all levels is our priority. This includes vocational training so that those who cannot pursue higher education, either by choice or by circumstance, can find a dignified... 

Source:  The Four-eyed Journal

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