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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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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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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 […]
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Bali is the place to be
It all started with “Hello, this is Gamma from Indonesian Embassy…” and the rest is history. I received the call 2 days before the scheduled trip. Perfect timing since I was in the most complicated time of my life juggling between my final thesis defense and too much work backlogs with barely 2 months left […]
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5 Reasons to Love Mt. Maculot
Mount Maculot is a mountain located in the town of Cuenca in Batangas province. This mountain is popular among mountain climbers and campers as it offers a majestic view of the historic Taal Volcano and Taal Lake. The mountain is about 947 m (3,107 ft) tall and is also located adjacent to Taal Lake. Mount […]
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Phenomenal: Ormoc City’s Piña Festival
Aside from the prestigious Ms. Ormoc and well-celebrated Parade of Lights, one of the most awaited highlights of the Ormoc City Fiesta Celebration is the Piña Festival. This festival is a celebration of faith and gratitude of Ormocanons to its patron Saints Peter and Paul. On its 3rd year, this festival has already established a […]
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