"When hands are joined. No one can point fingers."I’m a huge fan of positive articulation. To me, this is a step beyond positive thinking. It’s putting your positive thoughts into words – into doing – into actions.
As a simple mortal who happens to experience the walks of life for already 22 years, I must admit, I have never been the kind of earthling who gives alot of attentions when it comes to issues regarding the country. I just find it very time-consuming and I always think that there are many other important things I must give an eye to rather than listening and watching to the same old stories that people are uttering over and over again . I don't know, I just don't see it's worthy at all. Careless? of course not, I do care but I think it just bores me because there's nothing more I can do than to sit, watch and listen to their speeches which points are just duplicates from the past experiences. But not until the killer typhoon hit us which happened to be the strongest typhoon ever to make a landfall in the whole world that did not just wash out homes and establishments in the Visayan region but also killed thousands of people that brought shock and nightmares to our fellowmen.
From the first time I saw on TV on how bad the real damage was, I can't help myself but to get a bit teary-eyed. For the first time in my life, I glued myself in front of the TV and into my laptop watching how pitiful the situation of the people there and the place itself due to the catastrophe our country had experienced. I am in shocked. Tacloban was merely gone. Houses were down. Dead bodies were scattered. People were crying for help. I can really feel their agonies. I can loudly hear their battlecries. I can widely see their frowns. And I can fully understand their sentiments.That's how Yolanda made our country suffered from her hands. And up until this very moment, Tacloban still needs us.
I wonder how they celebrated the holiday season. I mostly wonder if they even celebrated it. Weird question, yeah, but it talks alot of stories. Oh, and have you ever thought of the reason why in many places in the world, that typhoon chose to land in the Philippines? Me, i thought that 'Inang Bayan' also wants to be heard. She has something to tell to everyone of us. Maybe she felt unloved. Or she felt ignored by many. But we're too late for that. It already happened. All we need to do now is to spread our shares, to give back to our country and pay it forward.
If I could give Philippines something as a gift, I want to give her something that will benefit everyone thru everybody's efforts. I want it to be something that will give hope, unity, love and realization that Tacloban will soon rise up again if we join hands. I want to give 'Inang Bayan' a gift of a FULL FILIPINO FORCE ACT OF VOLUNTEERISM. And so, I ended up with this advocacy...
A Unity Walk for Tacloban: A nationwide event where everyone in the whole country will join the walk for a cause that will give benefits to our countrymen living in the affected areas. It can be a fund-raising project where each participant will have to buy a kit which includes stuff like shirts and souvenir items where all proceeds will be given to the victims of Yolanda. I want to also grab that moment to sprinkle a touch of green thinking to the participants so I came up with a tree-planting activity which can be done after the walk. This will surely be a remarkable moment that we can do to show to the whole world that everyone of us, may it be kids or oldies, each can contribute. Each can easily make a difference.
I know everyone of us wants to do our shares. It's just that, we don't know how, when, where and what to start. But if this wish will happen, I know many people will come out of their shells and will be the first ones to scatter the good news and be the early ones speak out for change.
Whether its ending corruption, stopping a war, standing for equality, creating a move to help the victims of disasters, or being the person who's putting up a greener way of life in the country -- whatever it is – I encourage people to not just sit pretty around and complain about issues. Let's go lean into the discomfort and go fearlessly into the shadows and do something about it. We really don’t lack ideas. In fact, we’re swimming in solutions. What our country needs are a few million more volunteers. Go and let everyone know you are a conscious, loving, caring, earth-mindful human who seeks for a better place to enjoy life for all. Believe it or not, your VOLUNTEERISM can say all that.
Yes, it's not easy doing it but if you will let yourself marvel on what you can really do with the help of the others, I swear we're on our way to our destination and we're now on the verge of achieving change in 3,2,1! =]
You? Do you have something in mind that you want to give to our country? I know you also have! Why not hit on the comment section below and share with us that special stuff you will give to the Philippines if you would be given a chance to send her one. We love to see it coming.
Oh, and did I tell you? You can score an Ipad Mini 2 by just sharing your two cents to us. So go on and let that creative juices of yours start flowing. Who knows, you might end up as a victor! Thanks to Globe for always making this possible. Indeed, it's a #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
Stay fresh,
-Jaff
new line to Lupang Hinirang "aming ligaya na pag may nangurakot, na sila ay mabitay ng dahil dito" :)
ReplyDeleteHaha. that says a point sir! :)
Deleteill give the PH a U.S. statehood, so we can have greater economic change!! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish to create an organization or group who focus and give importance to an abandoned person who have disabilities/illness living on the streets. Whenever I travel to Metro Manila (just roaming around or I just go there to visit my brother), I see some people with disabilities/illness who is too weak, dirty and can't afford to buy a medicine nor food, and no one help them even their OWN family members who just leave them and it really break my heart.
ReplyDeleteOne day, I said to myself I will help in any way or if ever I have tons of money, I'll get them and bring them to the hospital and pay all the bills until they're fully healed/recovered and drop them to charities who can take good care of them.
wow. that's a very touching one. :)
DeleteCONGRATS u hav ur own blog site! Been wanting to start mine... just dreaming, planning... no can do... I just love joining promos. Time will come, the right moment...
ReplyDeleteIf you win the iPad Air, one of your readers will win iPad Mini2. Is that right? Good luck. Share me your blessings. :)
Will wait for your giveaways and raffle copters soon. :)
My gift to the Philippines: SMILE ( wala, wala akong maisip na bagay kc, hehe) or just be a good citizen lang, yun na yun.
Thanks for sharing with us your thoughts. It is indeed an eye-opener to us of what happened in Tacloban. We really need to take good care of our mother earth.
ReplyDeleteAs we Filipino citizen each of us has its own responsibility to our country. Be aware and vigilant to our society.
If there’s one thing that I can give my dear country that would be …. The gift of Health.
ReplyDeleteI want to do a medical mission with the help of Nuffnang Philippines and Globe thru #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
Health is wealth. No amount of money, time and effort can ever, ever, bring the best of your health back, once it’s gone.
In my 6 years of practice as a nurse, I have seen how our healthcare system struggles to provide quality care for our countrymen, may it be in manpower, medicines, or equipments both in the community and hospital.
I’ve seen people deteriorating day by day because they can’t afford to go to a doctor. I’ve seen patients die because their families didn’t have enough money to buy basic medicines.
I am believing that we can do something about this. One of those needy, ailing, indigent patients could be your mom, dad, granparent, relative, dear friend, loved one…
In short, we are all CONNECTED, one way or another. So it is not just a matter of “about them” and “about us” because it is ABOUT US — ALL OF US.
HOPE, for its people to continue standing amidst all the trials #GLOBEProjectWonderful
ReplyDeletePROGRESSIVE GOVT! So no more kid will grow up without a parent working as ofw #GLOBEProjectWonderful
ReplyDeletea corrupt-free system! A system that is not susceptible to all kinds of pandarambong/pagnanakaw! #GLOBEProjectWonderful
ReplyDeletebuild a firm foundation that succeeding governments can build on for the growth of the Philippines,para lahat HAPPY :)
ReplyDeleteIf I had the ability to help the Philippines by giving gift I would give them a Advanced Military equipment - The military served as the protection of a country, it protects not only the higher-ups people but also the overall citizen of the country. To prevent annihilation of our people and country of the possible war that could occur we couldn't afford to be possibly defenseless and just let the invaders take advantage of us without putting much a fight. And its also help and served our people at time of crisis.
ReplyDeleteComment on my blog too thanks! http://miaamorilag.blogspot.com/2014/01/globeprojectwonderful2014-contest.html
Helping each other is the key to success.
ReplyDeleteI agree. We all want to do something but we sometimes, we dont know where to begin.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been a Globe user for 14 years and through this #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
contest, I am glad to be given the chance to possibly contribute something to my country in collaboration with a brand and company I trust and believe in.
If I were given the chance to give a tangible gift to the Philippines in partnership with GLOBE TELECOM, I would like to create a mobile app dedicated to encouraging and acknowledging acts of kindness. The mobile app will be called Good Vibes, or simply GV.
Good Vibes is about doing, noticing and cultivating simple acts of generosity that ultimately, make an impact and create a difference in other people’s lives.
A simple call, text or email are just some of the ways we can extend our friendship and show concern to others. Just like Globe, the Good Vibes app is ultimately about relationships- treating people with compassion and kindness and enriching each other’s lives. It is a testament to how little things can make great things possible, how selflessly reaching out to others brings people together and therefore, makes the world smaller.
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Kung may isang bagay akong ireregalo sa Pilipinas, ito ay pagmamahal at pagpapahalaga ng mga Pilipino sa ating bayan. Kung makikita lamang nating lahat ang ganda at ituturing na espesyal sa atin ang bansang ito, iingatan at pangangalagaan natin ang Pilipinas.
ReplyDeleteSa aking palagay dito mag-uugat ang kaunlaran ng ating bayan. Kung nakikita lamang ng mga Pilipino na mahalaga para sa kanila ang Pilipinas, pipiliin nilang dito magtrabaho. Kung sino pa ang magagaling ay sila pa ang nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa. Ngunit hindi tayo ang umuunlad kundi ang mga bansang pinagtatrabahuhan nila. Kapag nangyari na ito, ang Pilipinas lamang ang kanilang pipiliin. Tulong-tulong na pauunlarin ang bayang ito.
Kung may pagpapahalaga ang mga Pilipino sa Pilipinas, wala sana tayong polusyon ngayon. Katulad ng isang bahay, hindi mo hahayaang madumi ito at hindi mo din ito dudumihan. Hindi ka magtatapon ng kalat sa kung saan. Ituturing mo ang bansang ito bilang iyong tahanan na hindi mo kailanman pababayaan na masira.
Sa tulong ng Globe, maaari nating bigyan ang bawat tao sa isang komunidad na gumawa ng isang resolusyon (kagaya nang hinding hindi nako kailanman magtatapon ng basura sa maling lugar) para sa bansang ito na personal at espesyal sa kanila. Isang bagay na sa tingin nila, na kahit maliit, ay makatutulong sa ating bayan. Maaaring bawat taon, kapag natupad ito ng mga mamamayan, bigyan sila ng Globe ng gantimpala. Ngunit kung iisipin, hindi ang gantimpala ang mahalaga kundi ang mga maliliit na resolusyon na natupad sa loob ng isang taon.
Sabi nga ng aking propesor, pahahalagahan mo lang ang isang bagay kapag nakita mo na ang tunay na ganda at espesyal na parte nito sa iyong buhay.
Maaaring mapangarap ang regalong aking napili pero hindi ito imposible. Magsisimula ito sa ating mga sarili. At sana sa pagdating ng panahon na lahat tayo ay natutunan na ang tunay na halaga ng Pilipinas, hindi pa huli ang lahat.
-Bernadine B. Bautista
bernadinebautista25@gmail.com
My gift to the Philippines is saving our environment! by I will Plant more trees., Walk more, drive less.,Maitain my vehicle, I will Save water, Use CFC-free products, Save energy, I will Recycle and reuse, I will Recycle and reuse, I will Use renewable sources of energy, Save animals., I will Go green when gardening or farming,and Create Awareness! #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014.
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My gift to the Philippines will be the gift of opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOpportunity for job, for education, for food, for shelter, for health services and all the other basic necessities each and every one of us will need. If there are enough opportunities for all us then equality can never be far enough to achieve. If those things will be provided crime rate, poverty, homeless, illiterate, and hunger could be all lessen. Peace in every people can be possible and we can all work hand in hand in making this country more efficient and successful.
Philippines has a lot of beautiful places for different adventures. Extreme activities requires the right facilities in order not to risk the life of both the tourists and the guides. Having the proper tools, Real's rafting adventure will now be put in everyone's to-do list. Rafting in Real is not yet so popular, it still needs a lot of promotions as well as improvements. First thing I noticed, the rafts are improvised, they are not the real one used for whitewater rafting. They use big black "salbabida" (life buoy), combine around 3 to 4 pieces to form a raft that can load 3 passengers plus the 2 guides. They also tie pieces of wood to serve as the seats. The ride along the river is so risky especially when the water pushes so fast where you can slip from your seat and fall out of the raft. Second, there are no paddles. The guides use their hands and feet to control the direction of the raft. One guide sits in front, he kicks on rocks to turn the raft left or right. If the force of the water is too strong, he might loose control and break his leg. The other guide stays at the back, he pushes the raft to help it move with the water. So if I have a chance to wish one thing for the Philippines, I want to give a complete rafting equipment to Real. Let us do our part to make our place a wonderful Philippines.
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If I can give something to the Philippines that is immaterial, that would be Discipline. If one person wakes up one morning and decided that "starting today, I will follow rules and the law, I will be a disciplined citizen." And religiously and conscientiously does this everyday for the rest of his life, and other people will see this change and because of this example others will follow suit. If this will be our mentality, don't you think our country would be a better place to live in? Where: - people don't throw their trash just anywhere, drivers follow their lanes, public utility vehicles stops at points only where it is allowed to drop or pick up passengers, people cross where it s only allowed to cross the street, motorists follow the speed limit and are diligent, people know how to fall in line and don't cut in a line, we arrive in meetings or gatherings on time, we don't vandalize and other thousand more things that we can do to show discipline.
ReplyDeleteThe tangible thing that I want to give to the Philippines is the gift of Education. I still strongly believe that education is the key for success; yes, there are those who make their lives and the lives of their loved ones easier and comfortable by making a living and succeeding in their fields even though they have not finished school. But that's one in a million. Having proper education will still give someone an edge to survive in this world. One can get a better paying job, thus, one will have greater chances of helping his/her family for a better life.
With that being said, to answer the question: "If there is one thing you can give to the Philippines, what is that gift?”, I would like #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014 help me by Adopting a Scholar or Donating to REAL LIFE FOUNDATION.
Real LIFE Foundation is a christian non-profit, NGO that was incorporated in 2007 with the vision of seeing thousands of marginalized Filipino youth educated, gainfully employed and uplifting their communities. The goal of Real LIFE Foundation is to transform lives, families & communities through hope and education. Real LIFE Foundation is one of the organizations that is in line with what I believe in. Like them, I strongly regard that education is the key to a better life.
The foundation does not only help its recipients by paying for their tuition, but they also help equip them in most, if not all, that they will need to finish college and what they'll be needing when they start looking for a job. They hold personality development coaching for the scholars and even tackles on how to dress and present their selves properly during job interviews and when they're already employed. Also, the students’ other miscellaneous expenses will be covered, like books, uniforms, OJT expenses and a daily meal & transportation allowance. Because of that the scholars don’t have to worry if they will be able to eat or get to school.
As I've said awhile back, Real LIFE Foundation does not only focuses on the financial side of putting a student in school but also comprehensively addresses the needs of their scholars that will help them thrive after finishing school. This is done through their LIFE Coaching, which is the character development program of the Real LIFE Foundation and which provides mentoring for their scholars in Leadership, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence.
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It feels great to see alot of comments from you guys. Y'all have that awesome ideas in mind. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea! My gift to the Philippines though is a little different.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I noticed is that whenever someone posts a picture showing the beauty of our country, Pinoys are quick to say, "Wow ang ganda! Parang wall ka sa Pinas!"
Why is that?
Our country is beautiful. I'm not only talking about white sand beaches or amazing waterfalls all over our tourism posters; I'm talking about beauty in the unexpected - a cozy little cafe in an eskinita in Quezon City, or an ukay haven hidden away in Paranaque. Our country is bursting with culture and stories to tell, but when Filipinos look around, they focus on the negative.
People don't see the food trip opportunities around Katipunan, or the art and culture of The Collective, or the musical playground of Cubao X. How can we expect foreigners to appreciate our country when we can't even do that ourselves? How can we expect to grow as a nation when we lack a very important aspect: love of country?
With this in mind, the idea I came up with is a website or app that shows the unexpected beauty of our country.
The purpose of the website/app is simple: Become a tourist in your own city, and fall in love with it. Just like how Parisians love Paris, or New Yorkers love the Big Apple, it's possible for the people of Manila to fall in love with Manila - dirt, pollution, culture and all.
"MNL 143 - Love This City" - The site or app will thrive on submissions or posts by regular people. Users take photos of both popular and popular places they think people should see and experience. They can post great food finds, events, and other happenings that people rarely see or visit. They can also include a guide to the place! (ex. Newbie's Guide to Divisoria) This gives people a chance to experience the city in a way they've never experienced before. I bet people who've lived in Manila their whole lives have yet to experience the city beyond the typical malls and will appreciate hole-in-the-wall boutiques and surprises. This project will allow Filipinos to appreciate our own, instead of always longing for the beauty of other countries.
Over time, the website/app can expand by including other cities like Cebu, Davao, etc. This project will do so much more than just supply Filipinos with information that will change the way they look at the country / the city. Instead of seeing Manila as overpopulated and dirty, maybe we can all start appreciating the culture and all the things Manila has to offer.
When you love someone, you are willing to do anything and make sacrifices to make that person happy. In the same manner, when you love your country, you become more cooperative if it means you'll be contributing to its growth and development. Improving our country can't come from political reforms or mass-feeding projects if we can't even cover the basics. First, we must love our country, and the rest will follow.
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I want to give the gift of light to the Philippines. More specifically the gift of SOLAR POWER. As a victim of the super typhoon Yolanda, wherein we totally had no communication due to power outage for a while and even until now electricity has not been fully restored in many places that were in Yolanda’s path, having backup power coming from SOLAR Energy is truly indispensable. Too much chaos occurs in the dark at night when a lot of people cannot rest easy for fear of thieves and looters. Having light (literally!) in these dark and trying times is what we truly need. But I do also wish for every Filipino household, Yolanda victim or not, to have 100% sustainable hybrid homes and eco-friendly houses that combine rainwater harvesting and clean energy generation (THINK: UNLIMITED WATER SUPPLY & SOLAR POWERED HOUSES!). This way our electric bills and carbon footprints will be largely diminished as well as we can show our love for Mother Earth.
ReplyDelete- Maria Velasquez-Franco of www.bastaigatsikat.com for #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014