FEAST VIDEO

      Voracious reader as I am. Every paper with a note on it even a scratch paper or a cramped paper that was ready to throw an already thrown I will pick it up and read every message of that letter.
     One day as I read one article , an advertisement captured my attention. So even though I have no knowledge what's its all about  I just grab my cellphone texted the name Mr. Rudy Mallari and he responded immediately that I was able to be part of the production team. I chose to be part of the social media since I love to write anything under the sun. :)
     Sunday came and the first project and photo shoot, video was taken at PICC. It was  a day of bountiful blessings. As we take the video everyone of us has a task and I was one of the P.A. I was used to be a talent before when I was doing an extra role and the main character in our play let on my childhood days. But now as I choose to be at the background  and assist the staff I feel God's presence. God is talking to me in a mysterious way. "Hey Julie look your an actor of your own life others don't see me because I chose to be in the backstage to assist what you need." Lord is that you ? I'm not that sure but one thing for sure the message is clear. "Don't belittle for  what you are doing. Every little thing counts especially if you do it wholeheartedly." After that moments of reflection my perspective change as I watch, wait and look on how can I help,  even what I only do is to carry that laptop that is so usable because its the main subject because our project is to put the Feast at the video and to build 1000 Feast allover the world. So aside from that little effort on silence I pray that our goal and vision may unite us. The talents, the production team may feel God's presence on that simple acts. And true enough God gave us a friendly talent that was chosen on the crowd by random. They don't hesitate but simply follow what the young  pretty Director Kia said. It was full of fun, blessings outpouring and the talents that act that was only chosen by that day was really an actor who portray naturally with elegance and passion. Its really funny because even the actor became a props who help to arrange the setup a multitask role that do this voluntarily without expecting anything in return. To sum it up it was an awesome day with an awesome people and awesome experience.
     To the production team lead by Bro. Rudy Mallari thumbs up and God bless us all.!

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SLEEPLESS NIGHTS

     My body said rest but my mind thinks of random thoughts. Its almost a week that I  couldn't sleep .
I start to count one to ten. Inhale,  Exhale. Change my position. reverse my pillows. I need to sleep but I can't.
What am I thinking ? Is there anybody who thinks of me ? In order  to make this sleepless nights worthy I read random books from Bible, Psychology, and some motivational and inspirational book.
     After this sort of reading activity. I ask what makes  me sleepless ? Is it because........
1.Its a week of a very stressful week.
2.I  think of you.
3.I drink cola & coffee.
4.I have too much sleep last week
5.I'm a nocturnal person.
     Whatever the reason is all of the above reason affect my sleeping habits and sleepless nights.
Especially that reason no. 2. So in order to return to my normal sleeping habits I have to avoid the above  reasons including no. 2 Therefore I will avoid  thinking of you.

THE JAPANESE FILM FESTIVAL FREE ADMISSION

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Enjoy free screenings of much-awaited contemporary Japanese films in July and August at the 2012 Eiga Sai. Presented by theJapan Foundation, Manila, in cooperation with the Embassy of Japan, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, UP Film Institute, Film Development Council of the Philippines, ClickTheCity.com and NET 25 TV. An invitational screening of the film ‘Villain’ on July 5 at Shang Cineplex Cinema 2, EDSA, Mandaluyong City is the kick-off event for the festivity.

Villain is a gritty social critique drama directed by Lee Sang-il, director of the multi-award film—Hula Girls. Eri Fukatsu who won the Best Actress Award at the Montreal World Film Festival 2010 and Japan Academy Prize 2011 for her role (Mitsuyo), takes on challenging and heated love scenes, playing a woman on the run with a murderer. Satoshi Tsumabuki (Yuichi) runs away after killing a woman (Yoshino) he met on a dating website. While the families of the victim and the assailant are left in agony, Mitsuyo becomes increasingly entangled in her relationship with Yuichi. The film was based on the novel "Akunin" by Shuichi Yoshida published in April 2007.

The film has also enjoyed successful runs at various international film festivals and emerged as one of the most acclaimed films from Japan in 2010, earning 15 nominations from the Japan Academy Awards, including those for Best Picture, Director and a variety of acting affirmations.

Completing this year’s roster of exciting films to be featured are thePEAK –The Rescuers,Railways,Happy Flight; Tomorrow’s Joe, In His Chart; Colorful, Abacus And Sword, Permanent Nobara, and Ninja Kids.

All films will be shown in 35mm format with English subtitles. Screening venues are at the Shang Cineplex Cinema 4 (July 5 to 15), Gaisano South Citimall, Davao City (July 20 to 22), Ayala Center Cinema 4, Cebu City (August 7 to 12) and UP Film Institute, Quezon City (August 15 to 21).  For detailed screening schedules and inquiries, please access the Japan Foundation, Manila website: www.jfmo.org.ph or call the JFM telephone numbers  (+632) 811-6155  to 58.

LOVE OFFERING

     Napakaseryoso ng kapaligiran. Hindi dahil malungkot ngunit nasa loob ng simbahan. Ngunit ang seryosong kapaligira'y naging maaliwalas at napuno ng ngiti dahil sa isang musmos na bata.
     Si Juan nasa apat na taong gulang kumaripas ng takbo. Sa unang tingin isang batang nagpapansin o gustong maglaro sa loob ng simbahan. Ikaw ba naman makakita ng batang paslit walang sapin sa paa at biglang kumaripas ng takbo sa harapan mismo ng altar. Subalit huli na  ng aking napagtanto. Ang dahilan pala ng kanyang pagtakbo ay dahil di sya agad nakapagbigay ng "love offering" sa "offering basket ".
    Nagmamadaling hinabol ni Juan ang "usherette"  na may dalang "love offering basket". Kung kaya't pati sapin sa paa ay nakalimutan maabutan lang ang kanina pa nakaalis na "usherette". Kita ko ang isang piso hawak-hawak ng kanyang munting palad. Sa iba isang kusing lang na walang halaga,  napakaliit na halaga. Pero dahil sa ipinamalas na pag-aalay ni Juan ang isang pisong 'yon ay walang katumbas na halaga. Ang kanyang sigla, ang mga wagas na ngiti ay isang simbolo ng ganap na pag-aalay. Dahil kay Juan aking napagtanto na wala sa halaga ng pera ang isang pag-aalay. Kundi nasa taong nag-aalay kung tunay at ganap ang kanyang nasabing pag-aalay. Para kay Juan na isang musmos ito'y katumbas ng kanyang kaligayahan. Na sana'y pambili nya ng kendi o lollipop. Pero heto at buong pusong inialay ang yaman 'yon na katumbas ng kanyang kaligayahan. Kita kung sinundan sya ng kanyang nakatatandang kapatid at pagbalik di na sya tumatakbo manapa'y masigla, payapa, at  ang ngiting malaanghel ay abot hanggang langit na ang bawat makakita'y tunay na mapapangiti hindi lang dahil sa kanyang malaanghel na  ngiti ngunit maging ng kaaya-ayang kaloobang ipinamalas sa murang isipan.

     Ang simpleng halimbawa ng musmos na si Juan ay nagbigay ng mabuting halimbawa sa lahat ng taong naroon matanda man o bata. Mapalad ang batang si Juan dahil bata pa lang natutunan na ang tunay at ganap na pag-aalay. Sa iyo Juan pagpalain ka ng Diyos  at ang iyong buong sambahayan.

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HOPE IN A BOWL

one cinema ticket would cost you P300-350. we still need to spend another P150 for our meal while watching the movie. only one person is pleased...YOU. buy a ticket in" Hope in a Bowl" and you will be watching a variety show with guaranteed hilarious performances, good music, dancing, and good food...who will be pleased? many parishioners, church workers, our Lord Jesus and us! Go & get a table for your family and enjoy a perfect bonding moment...God bless us! =)

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FOOD TRIP ?

     Nakababagot kung yon at yon na lang ginagawa mo. Kaya naman paminsan-minsan baguhin mo naman ang style mo, ang nakagawiaan at madalas mong gawin at tambayan. At dahil Biyernes kelangan naman mag relax.

     Si Ayah isa sa mg mga maituturing kong taong madaling kaibiganin dahil una palang close na kami as in. Sa madaling sabi nagkayayaan kaming lumabas at tuklasin ang mga bagay na di pa natutuklasan. Malay mo tulad ni Magellan makadiscover kami ng isang isla :).

     Sa aming paglalakad nalampasan namin ang iba't ibang establishments sa kahabaan ng Tomas Morato. With the matching rain shower and thunder storms pero hindi naging balakid 'yon upang di kami mag enjoy. Hanggang sa magkayayaang kumain. "San Tayo sa Mc Do o Jollibee  tanong ni Ayah? "  "Lakad pa tayo try naman natin 'yon iba kasi medyo tapos na tayo sa ganun level :)" May ganun! . Hanggang sa makarating kami sa Johny Rockets. "Bakit walang tao?" "Siguro di sya kilala" "Baka di masarap" " Naku try na lang natin para mawala ang mga haka-hakang yan na siguro at baka."

     Pagpasok namin  binati kami ng isang cutify na  crew "good evening Ma'am "  mukha ngang naligaw kami kasi bumalik kami sa 1960's pix of the century. Pati mga jukebox na ngayon ay video-oke na ay aming naexperience in  a while. "Order na tayo"  tingin sa menu. wow watta price!

    Ano kayang meron dito na wala sa iba pare-parehas namang restaurant & food chain.

    Una ang serbisyo sa medyo class na establisment kung ituring ka parang prinsesa.

    Pangalawa malinis at komportable ang kapaligiran.

    Pangatlo may mga add ons, katulad ng musika at sayaw ?

    Pang-apat secured ka.

    Panglima feeling social

    Pang-anim puede kayong mag-usap ng kameeting  mo with confediantiality dahil hindi siksikan.

    Pang pito puede kang humiga  sa malawak na espasyo.

    Pangwalo tinatanong ka talaga kung anong gusto mo at saan ka komportable with matching genuine smile.

    Pangsyam sulit talaga dahil kalidad ang pagkain at masarap.

    Pangsampu puede mo nang itago ang tissue paper at isama sa 'yong portfolio at diary na once in a while pumasok ka at kumain sa ganito kamahal na restaurant na ang presyo ay triple sa nakagawiang kainan.

    Marami pang pag-kakaiba at puno nang intriga at katatawanan  ang aming natuklasan ni Ayah. 

    Ang mahalaga may kasama kang kaibigan na kahit anong mangyari, tatawa at mageenjoy ka ng bongga kahit simple lang at payak ang buhay.

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"ARAW NG KALAYAAN"

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2199632966065&set=o.196440103746231&type=1&theaterMga kapatid, kapamilya, kapuso, at kaibigan malapit na ang "Araw ng Kalayaan" Maraming nagbuwis ng buhay para sa kalayaang ating tinatamasa sa ngayon. Literal na dugo at buhay ang kapalit ng kalayaang yaon. Naway di masayang ang kanilang ipinuhunan. Bukod sa kasarinlan sa mga mananakop; ganap na ba tayong malaya? 
Tayo na rin ang gumagawa ng sarili nating kulungan. Sa emosyonal na aspeto- ang galit sa puso ay nanatili. Kung anong ikinadami ng batas ganun din karami ang pagsuway. Palayain mo ang sarili mo, sa halip na puno ng kamatayan, piliin mo ang puno ng buhay at yan ang PAG-IBIG.

"2012 ARAW NG PASIG"

     Ang Pasig ang isa sa mga itinuturing kong pangalawang tahanan. Bagamat di ako isinilang sa Pasig, ako nama'y dito lumaki at namulat sa katotohan ng buhay. Nakakatawa man pero ako'y isinilang sa Pangasinan, napadpad sa Pasig ngunit nasa Pilipinas pa rin ako at ako ay Pilipino. Kung ikaw ay mapanuri makikita mo na ang lugar na aking kinamulatan at kinalakhan ay nagsisimula sa titik P. Wala akong kamag-anak dito ang tanging gabay ko ay ang awa ng Poong Maykapal. Kaya naman kahit malayo sa pamilya ang paglilingkod sa simbahan at komunidad ay nakakapagdulot ng ligaya.

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THE SECRET INGREDIENT

   

 "My mother is the best cook." These are the words that I usually hear through sons and daughter who love their mother. And yes I'm one of them and proudly say "my mother is the best cook." Even its  a plain vegetable it taste good.Love is the secret ingredient now its not secret anymore its a true revelation came from mother itself.
     Do you fill an empty space in your heart? How do you fill it?
     Is it financially ? I've met a friend they  owned a company and I can say they are in the upper class. I tell her so all the things is in your hands now. She vow her head and say that's what you think but not really there is something I'm looking  for.
     Is it mentally ? Well the more you learn something the more you learn that you have many things to learn and random questions pop out on your mind  .
     Is it socially ?Friends who will be at your side especially in times of trials. Time will come and you will be alone and even your own family won't be   at your side. Your on your own and feel abandoned.
     So you fill that emptiness with pleasure. Yes for a moment you'll feel that emptiness suffice but when your alone; that emptiness is still there. It couldn't be cover by power, fame, wealth, and the likes...
     God will sometimes break the strongest bone in your life  when you think you are very strong. So that from now on, you will say that the strongest part of who you are is God not your job, not your family, not your friends, not who you are but God.
     Love must be the main ingredients of our life. That love was given to us freely and unconditionally first by our God and Abba Father. When you received this love its not for you to keep for yourself only but it must be overflow to others. Its an abstract words but could feel by others through your action. And its the only thing that the more you give to others the more it overflows abundantly. It is an abundant love. It is the water of life that when you drink you won't be thirsty any more. When you eat it you won't be hungry anymore.
     Friends you don't have to look outside fill your heart with God's love. God is knocking at your heart, you want to open it but still how could He come in if their is hatred, unforgiveness, evil desires.... When is the time you will throw  all this garbage in your heart ?
     Ask and it will be given to you. Humble yourself in front of your God. Welcome Him because there is no impossible in our God and Abba Father. I could testify to it because I once a God of my own life, but God's love is unconditional that even though I took my back on Him still He love me unconditionally.
     Pay it forward as what you call yes but that love is priceless and even my whole life is not enough to pay for it.
     What are you waiting for ? Now is the moment could you do it ? We could do it by God's help. :)

   

LIBRE?

     Libre ? Gusto mo nang libre? Ito ang Libre ang pahayagang LIBRE  at pag may gusto kayong ipalathala sa karampatang halaga at abot kaya makipag-ugnayan lamang po sa inyong abang lingkod. Ngayon ang pasimula ng "ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL FREE SCREENING." At dahil libre maraming tao ang nagsusumiksik makapasok lang. Sa aking paghihintay  ng halos isang oras aking napagtanto na ang mga tao ay madaling mahikayat pag sinabing libre, dahil walang bayad na salapi. Ngunit ang oras  na sana'y nailaan upang makalikha ng isang obra na magkakahalaga ng libong salapi. Heto at iginugugol sa paghihintay sa walang katiyakan. Lahat ng bagay ay may presyo. Di nga lang natin napapansin dahil ang alam natin ang libre ay 'yong walang sangkot na salapi. Ngunit higit pa sa salapi o ginto ang oras na inilalaan natin.
     At dahil nandito na magtiyaga kahit ang nasa harapan mo'y di alam ang salitang halimuyak. Magdusa ka dahil ginusto mo yan. Sa mga susunod na panahon, iyong iisipin na ngayon ay di maibabalik ang kahapon. Isa na namang karanasang di magmamaliw. Tinanong ako ni Manong Guard "Anong pahayagan ka" "Blogger po ako" huli na ng maalala ko na bahagi pala ako ng isang pahayagan. Subalit dahil nandito na. Heto at habang sinusulat ang epilogong ito  ako'y nakatayo, hawak ang isang lapis. Habang ang paligid ay nagkukuwentuhan, nagbubulungan, at nagsensenyasan. Ang mahalaga makapasok man o hindi, sinubukan hanggang sa huli. Salamat naman at  heto at papasok na rin sa wakas. Sa loob ng bulwagan ay ang pagbibigay ng plake sa mga kalahok mula sa iba't ibang bansa sa Asya.

     Suma total napakaganda ng pelikula simple ngunit ang kuwento'y hahaplos sa kaibuturan ng iyong puso. At sa huli ay ang bidang aktor at aktres sa penilakang tabing ay makikita at mahahawakan  ng malapitan at personal.Isang karangalan  ang mapanood ang pelikulang ito dahil tunay na ang lumikha at mga nagsipagganap ay tunay na mga Pilipino na namumukod tangi kahit ipadala sa ibang bansa.

Si Kulit At Ang Obra Ni Kapitan Tiago

     Dala ng kapaguran nakatulog ng mahimbing si Kulit. At kahit sa pagtulog dala pa rin ang kakulitan. Nanaginip siya na animo'y naglalakbay sya hanggang sa mapadpad sa isang lumang bahay na para bagang "haunted house". Takot ngunit pinilit pa ring makapasok at pagbungad pa lang iniisip niya na ito na ang pagkakataon upang makakita siya ng totoong multo. At bumulaga sa kanya ang isang obrang napakaganda. Puting pakpak na mayroong makinang na kulay bughaw . Sa wari niya'y isang pakpak  na nahulog sa kalangitan. naglakad pa siya at tila namangha dahil maraming obra syang nakita. Ngunit sa musmos na isipan kanyang nasasambit, "nasaan ako? " Ngunit umaalingawangaw lang 'yon sa apat na sulok ng malaking lumang bahay. Ngunit sa halip na matakot  pilit pa ring tinutuklas ang misteryong nakabalot sa mahiwagang bahay na yaon. Hanggang  sa iluwa ng pintuan ang isang makisig na ginoo na nakatingin sa kanya. Nakipagtitigan sya dito na animo'y walang takot. Naghihintay kung sino ang babasag ng katahimikan."Ako si Kapitan Tiago ang  may-ari  ng mga obrang kanina mo pa pinagmamasdan."  "Matapang kang bata at nakita ko ang iyong  pagkagiliw sa mga obra." "Obra po? " Ang alam ko po'y tunay na nilikha ang mga iyon at anumang oras ang mga pakpak ay lilipad at ang asong gubat ako'y sisilain." sagot ni Kulit. "Musmos ka pa nga ngunit ang puso mo'y nakaaarok ng malalim na kahulugan ng isang obra." Tahimik na nangingiti si Kapitan Tiago habang pinagmamasdan si Kulit na alumpihit kung ngingiti o iiyak. "Kapitan Tiago ang totoo nyan ako po'y naliligaw hanggang sa mapadpad sa silid na ito." "Huwag kang mag-alala at ika'y ligtas sa lugar na ito anumang oras mong ibiging manatili bukas ang pinto para sayo." Malayo ang agwat ng edad ni Kapitan Tyago kay Kulit ngunit ang puso nila'y nagtiyap. "Uuwi na po ako Kapitan Tiago." Paalam ni Kulit. "Binibini di mo pa sinasabi ang iyong pangalan." "Tinawag ninyo po akong binibini ngunit ako'y bata pa para sa ganun katawagan." Sagot ni Kulit "Tama ka sa iyong tinuran, ang iyong isip ay tulad nang sa bata ngunit ang puso mo'y tumitibok na tulad nang isang binibini." Napapahiyang yumuko si Kulit sa tinuran ni Kapitan Tiago. Walang kaabog-abog na tinalikuran at nilisan ang silid na iyon. At sa pagtahak palabas may nakita siyang liwanag, kumikislap. "Kulit gising na! " Bulahaw nang kanyang ina. "Panaginip lang pala sino si Kapitan Tiago.?" "Umiibig ako sa ginoo sa aking panaginip?" "Ayan kasi mahilig ka kasing magbasa ng mga kuwento ni Pilosopo Tasyo at nadala mo hanggang sa pagtulog." "Gising na ako hahanapin ko ang lugar na 'yon sa aking panaginip."

                                                                     -ABANGAN-

CARING GROUP

The Caring Group is composed of individuals who are dedicated to help and listen to each other especially at difficult times, celebrating the significance of lives that have been lived, and preserving memories that transcend generations, with dignity and honor.

Do you have what it takes to be a passionate servant ?

Time run so fast, this coming Friday is the last day of our caring group (trimester). I want to thank all of you. Yes its a short span, but on that moment that we met, the relationship started. And like siblings that grow, we need to grow more. So in order to grow more, we need to expand. We have to extend our love to each and everyone that we met. Strangers, office-mate, family, friends and most of all to yourself. Because in order to love others you must know how to love yourself first. Use your passion to serve others and you will become a blessing and likewise you will be bless abundantly. When you'll say yes God will equipped you in all areas you need to grow.

HOW TO SERVE (Knowledge taken from random insights & experience)
1. Have listening ears- rather than advise everybody need someone who will listen with a heart.
2. Be a model of faith through your action.
3. Humble yourself before your God- pray without ceasing.
4. Love must be the main reason why you serve.
5. If you are tired rest and go on.
6. Be sensitive to the needs of others.
7. If possible disregard your personal agenda, if it persist you must know how to stand firm and face the consequences.
8. Be committed and responsible.
9. Let the fire of service ignite till the end.
10. Be cheerful, happy & joyful because not everyone given a heart to serve. Believe you are called and you are anointed son & daughter of God.

*****If you have additional comments, suggestions or even violent reaction feel free to voice it out for the improvement of our caring groups. ******

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LOJE with blue, diana, cyzel, & diane miss you :) :) :)

LOJE moments with the pretty Kat, Ella, Cherry & Anna

first cg ever @ Nipa Hut with the awesome kids

let's play with the toys of lolo and lola smile

My first cg @ anawim pilgrimage

After 2 years Thea, already married and have a baby shower that gives birth to a wonderful boy.  And  the lovely  couple Joel and Blue blooms a sweet and wonderful relationship.

All in Black- the bon voyage 

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Walk out loud- Searching for the unknown but still smile that's the vibes. Attitude check  One , two , three, smile. Juice !!

  

Simply Chit Chat  with the  pretty princesses 

   

Star City- Shout Out Loud!!! Reminisce being a child with the down to earth friends 

     

SI INAY

     Dalawang dekada na ang lumipas ng kakulitan at katigasan ng ulo bilang isang musmos ngunit ang tyaga at pagmamahal ni inay ay di kumukupas.Naaalala ko noon anim na taong gulang pa lang ako, kung paanong tumalon sa bintana upang di madapuan ng palo ni Inay. Sa kabila ng galit nakuha pa ring kumaripas ng takbo na tila nakikipaglaro ng taguan. "Huwag ka ng babalik kung hindi naku..." , ang gigil na sabi ni inay. Sadyang may pagkapilya at masunurin si Kulit kaya't kahit gutom na'y pinipilit sundin ang nasabi ng Ina. Sa kabila ng kapilyahang 'yon haplos pa lang ni Inay nakapagpapagamot na ng sakit. Sya ang unang guro na nagtiyagang nagturo sa paham na kaisipan. Ang awit ng kundiman pag nais humimlay ay kusang maririnig at pinaghehele si Kulit.Bawat minuto hinahaplos kamay ni Inay, ngunit ngayon yayat na ang kanyang mga bisig. Pinipilit ikubli ang bawat himaymay ng hapdi at kirot. Ang puso ng Inay di magmamaliw. Marahil sadyang ang inakay ay naging ganap ng agila subalit sa kabila noon pag napilay at halos di makalipad pangalan pa rin ni Inay ang sinasambit na tila sisiw na muli'y nais maramdaman ang init ng kanyang mga pakpak. Marahil wala man syang makabagong teknolohiyang maalam gamitin, ngunit ang puso ng ina'y nakasisiyasat kung anong nasa puso't isipan ng kanyang minamahal na anak. Ang tanging dalangin nawa'y dinggin ng Poong Maykapal Kanyang mga Panalangin na inuusal gabi't araw. Payak na ina ng tahanan ngunit ang ilaw ay abot hanggang kalangitan. Kung ilang balde ng luha ang naipon buhat sa kanyang hapis na puso ay di mabilang. Ngunit ang alingawngaw ng kanyang halakhak ay nakatatak sa puso't isipan. Inaalala kung pano nasilayan ang kanyang ngiti dahil sa si Kulit ay aakyat sa entablado ng may karangalan. Kahit hirap pilit lumikom ng salapi upang mabilhan ng bagong damit yaring anak na sinisinta. Ngayon ang tanging hiling nawa'y mapagtipong-tipong muli mga inakay na nagkawatak-watak. Salamat Inay sayong pagtitiyaga. Sa 'yong masuyong haplos at natutong magmahal, sayong disiplina at natutong  magpakabait. Salamat sa iyong pagmamahal na di nagmamaliw. Lahat ng hirap mo'y di nasayang. Mahal na Ina patawad sa mga sandaling ika'y napaluha. Ngayon magalak ka at matuwa dahil ang iyong sakripisyo'y nagbunga ng kabutihan. Ang bawat kataga ay kulang upang sambitin kung gaano ka namin pinasasalamatan. Korny man pero Mahal ka namin Inay. At sa'yong kaarawan nawa'y makauwi sa ating tahanang iyong sininop sa mahabang panahon.

ASIAN FILM FESTIVAL FREE ADMISSION

https://www.facebook.com/shangrilaplazaofficialfanpageSchedule for the 2012 Asian Film Festival:

May 17 Thursday - Philippines: Dinig Sana Kita (8PM running time: 88 minutes)

May 18 Friday - Indonesia: 3 DOA 3 CINTA (12:30PM running time: 114 minutes); Vietnam: The Guava House (3PM running time: 100 minutes); Laos: Only Love (5:30PM running time: 125 minutes); China: Forever Enthralled (8PM running time: 138 minutes)

May 19 Saturday - Sri Lanka: Agni Dahaya (12:30PM running time: 119 minutes); Indonesia: Laskar Pelangi (3PM running time: 125 minutes); Japan: Wanko - The Story of Me, My Family, and My Dog (5:30PM running time: 123 minutes); Korea: Hwang Jin Yi (8PM running time: 141 minutes)

May 20 - Sunday - Vietnam: Nostalgia for Countryland (12:30PM running time: 116 minutes); Japan: Eclair (3PM running time: 107 minutes); Korea: Speedy Scandal (5:30PM running time: 108 minutes); China: The Founding of a Republic (8PM running time: 140 minutes)

May 21 - Monday - China: Glittering Day (12:30PM running time: 95 minutes); Sri Lanka: Deewari (3PM running time: 124 minutes); Indonesia: Jakarta Maghrib (5:30PM running time: 72 minutes); Philippines: Halaw (8PM running time: 75 minutes)

WALK OF SOLITUDE

"You can plan a perfect plan but you couldn't plan the weather." So have a detour. I was amazed with this obliquity that happened a while ago. Instead of delay I try to make the great purpose with it and have chance to walk and talk to our God and Abba Father. From East to West, from North to South. From day to night, From sun to stars. :) :) :)
     Now I could see the beautiful things that I usually ignore on my busy day.
     The Cross that tinted black became a rubbish shadow art, not because it made that way, but because it was literally rub by hundreds of people around the globe by their handkerchief or just mere hands that hold and believe that God hear and answer their prayer. As I look at it I reflect for a moment and said "Lord how many hands, laid hands on you and now I'm one of them. " And utter a little prayer.  As I leave  the Cross the voice from above whisper. "My dearest child don't count the hands that laid on me, but be the answer to those prayers that silently rub on my body. " Yes for some its just a symbol, but deeper than those outer things that eyes can see, is a deeper wounds that need healing and miracle. And I look again and ask  why it was  black ? Is it because it symbolize sorrow ? But on the other side the mark of hundred rubs  makes it fade and became light color. This word echoes on my thoughts  "Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and YOU WILL FIND REST FOR YOUR SOULS. Yes my friend if you think that you are in pain, look at the cross your not alone and as we carry our daily cross, don't look on your cross alone but be an instrument that others' cross become lighter. And you will see the grace of God outpouring.
     After the moment of reflection I observe the facade and see the ten commandments written in bold letters in real stone. Wow it gives impact and enthrone in my heart is it because  I could read it clearly  with open eyes ?
     Great moments is when you gaze and you'll appreciate the greatest beauty out of simple things.
     From the Place of Great Nazarene to the Place of Western Culture.
     This place doesn't change I pass here every moment. But today what change is how I  perceived. Every little thing became a beauty to behold even the building that ready to collapsed is a heritage to treasure. These are the witness of a hundred years of failure and victory. If they only can talk, but its open windows became the eye and ears that create history to reminisce.

     The open book that unfold excite me to discover hidden treasure, but the glimpse of a sweet lunar, tells me to go home and rest and tomorrow is another day to create a wonderful story. :) :) :)

THE SEARCH IS OVER ?

Eastwood Libis, one of the industrialized  place  in the Philippines. Since we are not familiar with the place we just ask from here and there. " Bossing san po 'yong Galerie Stephanie ? " Um di ko alam eh " answer the guard. Next station. "Bossing san po 'yon PARC Bldg. ?" "Ah Parkview  pasok kayo sa mall at labas kayo." instruct the guard. Since we are a good follower we just follow where it leads. The sun set already but still we didn't find what we are looking for. All of us feel lost in the middle of the City. Next station "Bossing saan po 'yon 183 E. Rodriguez ?" "Saan 'yon ?" reply the guard.  Rephrase the question. " E.Rod na po ito ? " Oo "reply the guard on duty " So ano na pong number dito ? "  "Di ko alam eh". Still wrong answer, or wrong question?. But as it says, "ask and it will be given to you, find and you'll find what you are looking for. " Since Anthony is giving up of feeling Lost. He told  "let us look for the police  station we are lost! " Feeling hopeless and tired, makes one to give up ? Never! Laugh with the challenge, it is a maze waiting to unfold. Fortunately as we're looking for the Police Station, yes its the answer because in- front of it is the place we're looking for. Yes the search is over but the joy of founding it just started. Playing "patentero" on the street with the buzzing vehicle make our serious life turn to be a child  that moment. Finally we enter the gallery look for the exhibit, it's amazing if you know that work of beautiful art is an acquaintance and friend of mine. Since Reybert is busy doing the interview we just welcome ourselves. But since Apol and Anthony feel tired ? They didn't want to take the refreshment on the table. Red wine, ice tea, water ? I offer "No I have water with me " taray! May baon ka nga. So what's next. Just drink 2 shot of red wine, a glass of water, and an ice tea + bread and macaroni. After this want to know if we have mutual acquaintance,  as a sales person I need to initiate to make stranger an acquaintance. Get my calling card and exchange it to somebody next to me. Need to do some, sort of activity. But before we go we need to say hi and goodbye to the host of this exhibit. Little bit awkward but we need to interrupt just a bit, to honor him. Short but captivating. At the end of the day life is what we make it. Mistake deleted to have another chance for tomorrow.

Dog One Man Show

https://www.facebook.com/events/257257147703181/My friend Reybert Ramos will be holding his first one man show this April 21, 2012. Congratulations, bro. Check out his awesome pieces that explore how we humanize our faithful canine companions.

Galerie Stephanie is located at unit1b, parc plaza bldg. 183 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave. (C5) Libis. Q.C. Philippines. Tel fax Nos: (+632) 7091488. Cel Nos: 09178948869 / 09198527461

WHAT IS YOUR BRAND ?

     The famous the brand of one product the greater the value is. As a consumer if there is latest product in the market I'll give it a try. But as the advertisement fade, I go back to the product that I've proven for years.  The product that good for me doesn't guaranty that it is also good for others. But what is the real essence of the product why we purchase it? Is it only dependent on the brand? From food, toiletries, drugs their is generic and a branded one. Majority purchase for the famous brand and minority on the generic, because it is affordable than the branded one. Consumers are divided. Branded and generic has the same features, but endorsers, highly recommend branded one. But a wise consumer must be responsible to test either one of the two. Its not only by what others tell but you have  to prove it on your own.
     God's love today become branded by different religion and groups. Everyone claim that they are God's chosen one. The famous the leader, the group, the religion, its members the more follower it has. Being one of the doubtful person before, and test either there is God or none at all. I've experience God's love in a personal way that our God and Father is a living God  and He dwells in our hearts. Not by buildings, religions, groups or temple. My faith return because of love that different strangers gave to me freely without expecting  any cost. God uses them. Boyet is a Catholic Christian, Marixie a born again Christian, Steph belong to a non-Sectarian Church, Rudy from Church of God, Others have no religion at all but their love equally transformed me  from being an Atheist to a God's Faithful Servant. In my search I transfer from one religion to another, from one community to another, from one place to another. Their is no perfect religion or community as someone is claiming . But if you feel the love, God is very alive.Why claim that you are the only one who will be save? To have power over the coward ones. Its not the fear that God dwells but its in love. Friends why claim that you are righteous but so selfish. If God dwells in you, you reflect God's love not greediness, isolation, racist, division because this things turn out to be evil's weapon to destroy humanities. Religion become a commercial thing for some. Love unite us. Do you think that when our flesh died and the spirit in us separate, do our Abba Father will ask about your religion ? What is the use of your organization, religion, prestige, wealth if love wasn't seen in you. Because God is love and if love dwells in You be happy your gateway to heaven is widely open. Be blessed and perfectly in love.

THE VOICE OF A CHILD

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     Palm Sunday,  a feast of welcoming Jesus not only inside the temple but most especially in our lives.
     Its a Sabbath day so its my day to reflect, keep silent and hear God's voice. I started praying when a father and child arrive. The father didn't care about the child. He didn't held the hands of his child. For the thought that this child is just four years of age. She might get lost because of humongous crowd that day was. The father silently pray and the child roar with cough. And when its time to leave, the father get out with out noticing if his daughter is with him. I was touch when the little voice beg and shout "Father!", one word but it means a lot. For   the little child it means "father please wait, don't leave me." That's the only time the father held her hands. The father and child was no longer at my sight but it leaves an impact.
     When we pray God knows what we want, but we have to ask, we have to humble our-self because we know that with out God's will we couldn't make it.Yes He gave us free will, but asking, telling that we still need Him in our life. Because without Him we are nothing. May this Lenten Season leaves impact to our life  not only for this season but in every moment of our life. :) :) :)

"RAISE A BANNER"

     Friday is one of the busiest day in the Philippines. The time for bonding with friends, going home from city to province. Therefore it is also one  full traffic jam of the day. Instead of hating the traffic I just enjoy the moment. Looking at different vehicles from different destination makes me amuse. What caught my eye is a black vehicle with two flag-let. At first I didn't notice the fabulous car. What I admire most was the generosity of the passenger. The beggar beg and someone  reach its hands to  her. Amazing, I've realized that you have to touch first the heart of others in order to recognize who you are. That moment since I saw  with my own eye the kindhearted passenger, every little thing on that passenger became important to me. Now I see how beautiful, fabulous, grandeur its car was.What makes it different from others is its two flag-let. On the left side mirror stand a flag that represent a foreign country and on the right side stand a black banner, maybe it symbolize an organization. I became curious. There are so much story to tell. how I wish to go down and give an honorary salute. Good Samaritan still exist and whoever you are I thank you my dear generous heart blessed are you.