Focus on Strength
12:27 AM at 12:27 AM Filed under: Author:
October 18, 2011
We usually hear more experienced or older people tell us to improve on where we are weak. We are suggested to get more trainings, seminars and practices for such areas where we are weak to be better in those things or fields. Some might improve but becoming an expert on those things he or she was initial weak at might be an exception to the rule.
Dr. John Maxwell, a well known book author and global speaker tells us that it is best to focus on our strength rather than our weakness. Many of us take a long time, years and years, or even spend so much and probably lose so much before we take his advice. When we try to focus on our weakness, it is usually very hard for us to concentrate, improve and master it while if we focus on our strengths, we love it, we enjoy it and we have a greater chance to master it.
In our life, time is of the essence. Life is too short. Why focus on weaknesses and possibly waste time doing so if we can focus on our strengths and be masters of it.
Ethics & Public Accountability Seminar for Young Leaders Yr 2
1:41 AM at 1:41 AM Filed under: Author:
Sept. 26, 2011
WHEN: Sept 24, 2011 130pm-5pm
WHERE: Sanggunian Panlungsod Session Hall
Background and Info: This is another annual special project of the Office of Iloilo City Councilor Nielex "LEX" Tupas. This is the second year that this project has been implemented/done or organized and sponsored by Councilor LEX Tupas. Councilor Tupas is the prime mover, initiator and is said to be the first to do such a project. On its first year last 2009 it had SK Chairmen & SK Kagawads as beneficiaries. Now, the special project is in cooperation with the Office of the Sanggunian Kabataan Federation President Ex Officio City Councilor Sheen Marie Mabilog. About 80 incumbent SK Chairmen and a number of SK Kagawads attended/participated. Councilor Tupas invited the following speakers:
1. For SK Budget, Accounting and Expenditures: Director Alfonso Bedonia Jr., Regional Director, Department of Budget and Management - He emphasized the role of SK at the barangay level and also projects that can be pursued for the youth they represent that goes beyond basketball and volleyball tournaments
2. For Ethics: Mr. John Esar T. David, Supervising Personnel Specialist, Human Resource Division, Civil Service Commission Regional Office 6 - He explained and discussed ethics well and explained and expounded RA 6713 or A Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards of for Public Officials and Employees in detail
3. For Public Accountability: Atty. Ma. Sonnette S. Daquita, Officer in Charge, Ombudsman Visayas Regional Office, Graft Investigator & Prosecutor Officer 1 - She introduced the Office of the Ombudsman and emphasized that there are repurcussions to acts inimical to public interest
OBJECTIVES/AIM: To guide/mold young leaders to start well and right with their public service careers; to emphasize the importance of ethics and public accountability while doing their duties; to instill in the youth the values of passion, intensity, idealism, independence, innovation and excellent public service; to ensure, assure and ascertain transparent & good governance with great future leaders of our city and country
Additional details: The new batch of SK Officials arrived very early that apparently did show their interest to learn and they participated very well during the Open Forum after each topic and resource person. All of them also stayed until the end of the seminar that exceeded the expected time it would have ended. Given that this particular special project of the Office of City Councilor LEX Tupas has been very successful for 2 years already, this project will be continued and will have the rest of the SK Chairmen as beneficiaries and will be opened to school councils and youth groups thereafter.
My awesome wife is Cream Magazine's cover girl and feature story
3:58 AM at 3:58 AM Filed under: Author:
September 3, 2011
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, timing means "placement or occurrence in timetiming of the sale couldn't have been better> and the ability to select the precise moment for doing something for optimum effect timing>".
Let us know what is appropriate, right and good for us at a particular time. As they say, "Timing is everything".
According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, timing means "placement or occurrence in time
August 23, 2011
According to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, struggle means "to make strenuous or violent efforts in the face of difficulties or opposition <struggling with the problem>" and "to proceed with difficulty or with great effort <struggled through the high grass> <struggling to make a living>".
In our daily lives, each of us face challenges, obstacles, hindrances, tests and we struggle with these. Some give up, some give in and some stand firm until he or she reaches the desired goal or objective.
When one is able to withstand the tests of time, as they say, struggle develops strength. It makes one ready to face any challenge given that he or she has successfully withstand one already.
When problems arise and when conflicts happen, let us not get disheartened. On the other hand, it should make us find ways in order to be victorious. Victory does not happen overnight. It might take some time and a lot of hard work, perseverance and patience. As they say, victory does not go to the faster or stronger man but to the man who thinks he can. We should be the first to believe in ourselves so that it will radiate to others as they decide to support and believe in us.
Lastly, struggles will always be there and will always be present wherever we are but always remember God will not give us something we can't handle. As the song goes, "Don't stop believing".
