Choose the Real You!

One thing that we need to learn in life is to choose our own way or path. Be wise, don't let anyone dictate you, choose what seems fit for you, what are those things that can make your happy, those things that can fill your heart. Make your own way, and don't let somebody made one for you!

We should at least ask who we are, what we need and we want to be, because we cannot live peacefully if we can't even accept ourselves. People will love you because you accept the real you.

"JUST LISTEN TO YOUR HEART.."

Believing and trusting yourself is still the most effective way of surviving our lives. Live happily, be the one who can actually make others and of course yourself happy.

When in doubt pray.. Be Bless always.

Philippine Presidents and Notable Achievements

Philippines Fourth Liberation: The Third Republic


Philippine Presidents and Notable Achievements

Manuel A. Roxas (1946 - 1948)

• Rehabilitation of war-ravage Philippines
• Stabilization of Philippine economy through Military assistance from the US
• Bell Trade Act
• Free Trade
• Equal Rights
• The Military Aspect

Died April 15, 1948


Elpidio Quirino (1948 -1953)

• Economic reconstruction of the Nation
• Restoration of faith and confidence of the people in the government
• Created Presidents Action Committee on Social Amelioration (PACSA) to mitigate indigent families sufferings. Labor Management Advisory Board for Labor matters and Agricultural Credit Cooperatives Financing Administration (ACCFA) to help farmers market their crops and Rural Banks facilitate credits in rural areas
• excelled in diplomacy

November 8, 1947 is noted as the dirtiest and bloodiest election in The Philippines"

Ramon Magsaysay (1953 - 1957)

• Organized Southeast Asia Treaty Organization (SEATO)
• The Laurel - Langley Agreement or The gradual abolition of Free Trade between the Philippines and US.
• San Francisco Treaty was ratified by the senate to end the state of war with Japan
• Restored the peoples faith and confidence in the government
• first President to improve barrio conditions
• imposed high moral standard on public officials

March 17, 1957, President Magsaysay died in a plane crash at Mt. Manunggal in Cebu.

Carlos P. Garcia (1957 - 1961)

• Strengthening Philippine Democracy, he respected human rights which includes freedom of religion and free election
• Fostering international goodwill and friendship through state visits
• Filipino First , to promote greater Filipino participation in business
• creation of Dr. Jose Rizal Centennial Commission

Diosdado Macapagal (1961 - 1965)

• Republic Act no. 3844 or The Agricultural Land Reform Code
• Propagation of Filipino language
• He signed Proclamation no. 8 where Independence Day is fixed at June 14 later became Republic Act no. 4166.
• Formation of MAPHILINDO in Manila on August 5, 1963

Ferdinand E. Marcos (1965 -01969)

• Manila Summit Conference October 24-25 1966
• Stabilization of government finance in more effective collection of taxes, new tax laws and loans from foreign banks and countries
• Improve to poster land transportation
• intensive drive against syndicates, rebels and smugglers
• greater production of rice

Ferdinand E. Marcos ( 1969 - 1986)

• Objective of new society, on self-discipline, green revolution and beautification
• Visit of 2 Popes in the Philippines as the only Christian country in Asia
• Building of infrastructure
• Republic Act No. 6132 or the Constitutional Convention to change the constitution of 1953

2nd term in full crisis

• the prevalence of dirty politics
• rampage of graft and corruption in the government
• widening gap between rich and poor
• rising crimes and communism
• the student power and demonstration
• Declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1971

Corazon C. Aquino (1986 - 1992)

• Abolition of Batasang Pambasa (controlled by Marcos loyalist)
• appointment of new Supreme Court justices
• creation on Presidential Comission on Good Governance under Sen. Jovito R. Salonga
• new constitutional commission to draft new constitution
• ratification of new Constitution by The People February 7, 1987

Fidel V. Ramos (1992 – 1998)

Joseph Estrada (1998 – 2001)

Gloria M. Arroyo (2001 – 2010)

Benigno S. Aquino (2010 - present)

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Philippines

I made this one, way back in college as a requirement to take the final exam. These are not an accurate details for The Philippines itself so please refer to the other sources or the official Philippine History Materials. In anyway, hope this could be of help to everyone.


Philippines

• Called "Maniolas" in a map made by Claudius Ptolomy, an ancient geographer of Alexandria. (90 - 168 AD.)
• Named Ma-I or Mayi by Chinese traders.
• When Ferdinand Magellan came in 1521 he named it "Archipelago of Saint Lazarus".
• In 1543, Villalobos named it Philippines in honor of Prince Philip of Austria, later became King Philip II of Spain.
• "Pearl of the Orient Seas" - was given by missionary and historian Father Juan J. Delgado in 1751 and was mentioned by Dr. Jose Rizal in his writing of "My Last Farewell".

Location:

• Bounded with big bodies of water, Pacific Ocean at the East, South China sea at the south, Balintang Channel up North and Celebes Sea at the South.
• Part of Southeast Asia, latitudes between of 4 23'N and longitude 0f 116 E and 127 E, little above the equator.

Area:

• 300,780 sq. km. - total land area
• 1,107 - Islands and Islets, world largest group of islands.
• 2,773 have names and 1,190 are inhabited.

Climate

• Tropical and Monsoonal
• Two Seasons - dry season, run from the month of December to May and wet season, from June to November. (climate change not yet applicable here, hehe)
• January is the coldest month, May is the hottest.

The People:

• Mixture of races since intermarriages are common
• Most Filipino came from Malay race, with fair complexion, black hair and black eyes.
• Has four cultural heritages - Asian, European, Mexican and American.

Thus, most might look Oriental, with Spanish sounding name, speak English in an American accent and have a Latin temperament.



Population:

• 2010 - estimated 94,013,200 (am using recent stat here)

Natural Wonders:

• Banaue Rice Terraces
• Mount Mayon in Bicol
• Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna
• Sampaloc Lake in San Pablo City
• Hidden Valley of Alaminos of course in Laguna
• Umbrella Geyser in Baranggay Bigaa, San Juan
• Matabungkay Beach
• Taal Volcano
• Crystal Cave
• Hundred Islands
• Chocolate Hills
• Maria Cristina Falls
• Underground River in Palawan

Philippines is rich of scenic beauties and natural wonders, mentioned above are just few I can name.

Few Facts about The Philippines:

• - Manila is the Capital City
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• - Has 3 group of Islands, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao
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• - Contains 61 Bays and Harbors and 20 straits
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• - San Juanico Strait is the worlds narrowest strait
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• - There are 59 lakes. Laguna de bay is the largest found in Luzon
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• - Highest Mountain is Mt. Apo, 10,311 ft above sea level
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• - Mt. Mayon considered the worlds most perfect cone
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• - Taal Volcano considered the worlds smallest

Common Traits of Filipinos:

Hospitality, Close Family Ties, Loyalty, Jealousy, Sensitive, Camaraderie (pakikisama(?), Fatalistic and Lack of initative.

Lack of initiative – explained as the natural fear of competition.

Jealousy - refers to the Filipino Men, whom required complete faith and loyalty from his wife

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What is your definition of LOVE?

How would you define love?

Though love was categorically broken , this one is concentrated on your attraction towards the opposite sex.

Love for me , is an understandable feelings towards that very special person. Mixed emotions that sated your inner being through out.



                  Takumi Usui's definition of Love


They say, Love often contrasted with Hate. But for me, the reason why you feel hatred towards the person you love because, you are scared of your feelings or might not understand what you feel inside.

So take time to evaluate your self, listen to your heart and set back, wait for that very special moment of finding your one true love!

Be who are, choose the right path made just for you!

There are few things that will enhance your true personality, but the best thing you can do is be who you are and choose the path that perfectly made for you!


One of the best inspirational quotes I've read.

As you start your journey, seek GOD's guidance he will always give's you light in time of darkness. Enjoy your daily journey, and be bless!

PHILIPPINES: Random Photos

Some places I visited and I've taken few magnificent photos of them.. :)

Windmills - Bangui, Iloco Norte

Bali Bali  Beach Resort and Spa - Island Garden City of Samal 

Shanri-La - Mactan, Cebu City

Barracuda Beach - Coron, Busuanga Palawa

Mini Rice Terraces - Sagada, Mountain Province\

Plantation Bay Resort & Spa - Cebu City