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TOPICS Dr. Gaspar is one of the renowned speakers in region 8 of the Philippines. He has spoken in the biggest colleges and universities in the region since 2015. He is regularly invited to share best practices on Youth Development, train government and non-government employees on Personal Effectiveness, and serve as consultant on the formulation…
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Wooloo: Paradise at the Mountaintop of Consolacion, Cebu
Consolacion, Cebu, is known for its natural charm and scenic beauty. It is a place where you can find a lot of cool spots to explore. It’s just few minutes’ drive from Cebu City, especially sans the heavy traffic. One of the most popular places in Consolacion is the Wooloo Resort. Wooloo is a paradise…
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A breakdown is a good thing…
Lesson from one of my mentors: A breakdown is a good thing. “Remember working out so hard in gym where you can no longer move and it literally hurts standing up? It’s the micro tears in the muscles. There is destruction, that when it heals, it grows stronger. If you want to create bigger muscles,…
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Isolation and Recovery: My Pandemic Story
Heart’s pounding, mind racing, in the middle of pandemic, I found myself having difficulty breathing. Something must have gone severe like an internal bleeding. It needs immediate care before it gets critical and life-threatening. I drove 20 miles away, 932 miles above sea level, and disconnected to the world. Shut down all the lines, I…
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Can I hold on for another night?
Late night, the road was cold and empty. It was a long lonely ride home, heart was heavy. For the first time, I felt as if I don’t belong to the group I founded heartily. That Friday night after a spirit-draining workday seemed to be a perfect time to breath relaxation with my inspirations. It…
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Here’s Why You Should Travel Alone
Traveling is known to have hundreds of significant contributions to a man’s total well-being. But there are advantages particularly experienced by lone travelers as they explore themselves and the world. Since my parents broke up when I was a cute third grader, I grew up in so many different cities across the country. We were…
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Discover Mt. Malingatong
While the world has the urge to isolate and confine, I had the urge to explore the ravine. A particular mountain had been calling me for weeks. It was recently discovered and thus have few trekkers so far. Mt. Malingatong is the new addition to the beautiful mountains in barangay Cabintan, Ormoc City, home to…
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An Open Letter to All Singles
I’m on the verge of tears… Been single for around 3 years now. And I can’t help but reflect how I’m alone again this Valentine’s Day. People are single for different reasons, but all reasons deserve respect. My way of life doesn’t allow me to commit into a relationship that is more stable than flirting.…
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6 Alternative Facts About Buscalan
Maria Oggay or widely known as “Apo Whang Od” was recently awarded the highest recognition of the national government agency for culture and arts, Dangal ng Haraya Award for Intangible Cultural Heritage. She is the last mambabatok of her tribe – The Butbut Tribe. Carrying the thousand-year old tradition, she uses pomelo thorn and charcoal…