Sunday Gospel August 14 "The Faith of the Canaanite Woman" Matthew 21: 15-28

Sunday Gospel August 14 "The Faith of the Canaanite Woman"  Matthew 21: 15-28

Today's Gospel  Matthew 21: 15-28
 "The Faith of the Canaanite Woman"


21Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession.” 23Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, “Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us.” 24He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel.” 25The woman came and knelt before him. “Lord, help me!” she said. 26He replied, “It is not right to take the children’s bread and toss it to their dogs.” 27“Yes, Lord,” she said, “but even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” 28Then Jesus answered, “Woman, you have great faith! Your request is granted.” And her daughter was healed from that very hour.
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Ebanghelyo Ni Mateo 15: 21-28


Ang Pananalig ng Isang Cananea 


 21 Umalis doon si Jesus at nagpunta sa lupaing malapit sa Tiro at Sidon. 22 Isang Cananea na nakatira doon ang lumapit sa kanya na sumisigaw, "Panginoon, Anak ni David, maawa po kayo sa akin! Ang anak kong babae ay sinasapian ng demonyo at labis na pinapahirapan nito." 23 Ngunit hindi sumagot si Jesus. Lumapit ang kanyang mga alagad at sinabi kay Jesus, "Paalisin na nga po ninyo siya. Napakaingay niya at sunod nang sunod sa atin." 24 Sumagot si Jesus, "Sa mga naliligaw na tupa ng sambahayan ng Israel lamang ako isinugo." 25 Ngunit lumapit sa kanya ang babae, lumuhod ito at nagmakaawa, "Tulungan po ninyo ako, Panginoon." 26 Sumagot si Jesus, "Hindi dapat kunin ang pagkain ng mga bata at ibigay sa mga aso." 27 "Totoo nga, Panginoon. Ngunit ang mga aso man po ay kumakain ng mumong nalalaglag sa hapag ng kanilang panginoon," tugon ng babae. 28 At sinabi sa kanya ni Jesus, "Napakalaki ng iyong pananampalataya! Mangyayari ang hinihiling mo." At noon di'y gumaling ang kanyang anak.
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Isang Mapagpalang Linggo sa Lahat!

A Time for Everything

A Time for Everything 

 

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
 ¹ There is a time for everything,
       and a season for every activity under heaven:
 ² a time to be born and a time to die,
       a time to plant and a time to uproot,
 ³ a time to kill and a time to heal,
       a time to tear down and a time to build,
 ⁴ a time to weep and a time to laugh,
       a time to mourn and a time to dance,
 ⁵ a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
       a time to embrace and a time to refrain,
 ⁶ a time to search and a time to give up,
       a time to keep and a time to throw away,
 ⁷ a time to tear and a time to mend,
       a time to be silent and a time to speak,
 ⁸ a time to love and a time to hate,
       a time for war and a time for peace.

An Opened Letter From Mr Bang Lu Min

An Opened Letter From Mr Bang Lu Min 

I received an email about an opened letter by Bang lu min ( One of the Hong Kong tourist survivor). I am not sure if it really authenticated or just merely fabricated.  Rather than forwarding around the mail loop. It is better for me to post it and I hope someone would enlighten us of this letter.

So Here is the letter:

Postscript of a bloodbath

by: Bang Lu Min (One of the Hostages)

 

Mr. Mendoza was already upset even before he saw on television what the policemen did to his brother. The other tourists who remained inside the bus were complaining. Wei Ji Jiang wanted to go to the bathroom. Dao Chi Yu was hungry and the rest were just groaning and whining like they have forgotten that our lives rest in Mr. Mendoza's hands.

The hostage taker, as you know him was really nice. He treated us okay and even let the elders and the children leave the bus. He said your policemen treated him unfairly. He was a policeman too and was accused of doing something he had no knowledge of. But your government didn't listen so he used us to get everyone's attention.

Things would have never turned for the worst if he didn't see how his family was dragged out of their house and taken into custody. He was watching the news all the time as we huddled around each other behind the bus. He shouted some words in your language then started shooting in the air. A girl about my age started screaming. Mr. Mendoza demanded her to stop but she didn't understand English. God, he had to slash her neck with a knife just to put her to rest. Her boyfriend who tried to hit him was shot in the head.

Tension was rising. You can see in his face how scared and confused he was. The bus driver ran away leaving him alone with strangers from a distant land. I can see him walking across the aisle, sometimes pointing his machine gun to one of the tourists. But he tried his best not to hurt us, especially those who really cooperate.

I guess its in your nature not to inflict pain on others unless it was necessary. I remember him saying that he will free us before sundown and implored us to forget everything when we return home. But his words don't matter now. The policemen were trying to force their way in, while we all lied down to shield ourselves from bullets. Mister Mendoza blindly shoots at his enemies which I think kept them from rescuing us. I hear sobs under the chairs. Some were even shouting the names of their loved ones even when the air merely eat their words. Kevin Tang tried to escape when the glass door was was shattered, but one shot and he slumped on the floor with blood gushing from his mouth.

Heavy rain pitter-pattered on the rooftop. In old Chinese saying, it means an end to a struggle. Finally, somebody was able to open the escape hatch at the back of the bus. Freedom. But I knew Mister Mendoza was still alive. I knew he was just waiting for a chance to strike back at his enemies. So I told those around me not to escape. Let the authorities come for us instead. Then there was gunfire. He was firing at his enemies with a machine gun. Those who were at the escape hatch fled abandoning us once again. It's like a nightmare with no end and to wake up means a certain death. Then somebody from outside the bus threw a canister. It forced out a black smoke that is so painful to the eyes and putrid smelling to the nose. People started screaming. We cannot breathe. Some ran in front of the bus but Mister Mendoza warned them of stray bullets. It was too late. One was hit on the head, the other was hit on the shoulders. Bullets were now flying. Its like the authorities thought we were all dead. Mister Mendoza finally realizes his mistake and said sorry to everyone, dead or alive. He then ran towards the front of the bus where he would meet his maker. As he passed by my chair with bullets whistling overhead, I clutched my hand on the velvet curtain and wrapped it around my face. All I could think of was to stay alive - for my child who is waiting for me back in Xinjang. I know I will survive,

I will come home.

Bang Lu Min
Survivor, Quirino Bloodbath

We Are The World 2010 for Haiti

We Are The World 2010 for Haiti

Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) "We Are The World 25 For Haiti", in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers Humberto Gattica and RedOne; and co-producers Rickey Minor, Mervyn Warren and Patti Austin to benefit the Haitian earthquake relief efforts and the rebuilding of Haiti.

Academy Award-winning writer-director Paul Haggis (Crash, Million Dollar Baby), whose own personal efforts as well as those of Artists for Peace and Justice have already saved countless lives in Haiti, filmed the private recording session to create the accompanying video and behind-the-scenes production, and serves as Film Director and as an Executive Producer with Jones, Richie, Jean, Phillips and Tortorici. The 25th Anniversary recording features over 80 artists and performers.

The recording of We Are The World 25 For Haiti embodied the same enthusiasm, sense of purpose and generosity as the original recording 25 years ago. Every one of the artists who participated, regardless of genre or generation, walked into the room with their hearts and souls completely open to coming together to help the people of Haiti.

 

A Handbook That We Should Have For 2010

A Handbook That We Should Have For 2010

Just got this from my inbox. I believe that it is worth to be our guide for our  daily life. It entitled Handbook 2010. I want to thank to author who composed these great outline. 

Handbook 2010

author: unknown

Health:


1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours..
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:


11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:


25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:


32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.








life is worth living for...

But the Greatest of These is Love

But the Greatest of These is Love

1 Corinthians 13

1 If I speak in human or angelic tongues, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body [to hardship] that I may boast,  but do not have love, I gain nothing. .

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.

13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love.

But the greatest of these is love.

How We Can Help To Rebuild Haiti?

How We Can Help To Rebuild Haiti?

A massive earthquake hit Haiti late Tuesday, killing thousands of people and wounding many more. The quake, measuring 7 on the Richter scale, has caused widespread damage in and around the capital Port-au-Prince, leaving a large number of people homeless and hungry.

The people of Haiti need food assistance as quickly as possible to prevent hunger worsening the misery already caused by the disaster.This is said to be Haiti's worst quake in two centuries. Every hour we wait means more lives are at risk.

As what we have experienced during the calamities (Ondoy and Santi) struck our country last years. Reliefs and helps coming from our neighboring countries. We our proud to have our peace keeping, medical and civilians volunteers that helping Haitians. Let us also pray for our "Kababayan" for their safety.

Leaders, movie personalities and countries around the world bind together to help Haiti. I invite you to help Haiti to rebuild their home and their lives. If you are worry to use your credit cards, you can choose Paypal or Google checkout. We can send our helps and reliefs to the following agencies:

Donate to UNICEFUNICEF is deploying clean water and sanitation supplies, therapeutic foods, medical supplies and temporary shelter to Jacmel and Port-au-Prince. UNICEF will also be focusing on children who have become separated from their families to protect them from harm or exploitation. You can donate using Paypal Express Check Out.

Other ways to help

Also accepting cash and in-kind donations are the following sites: Clinton Bush Haiti Fund, UNICEF (1-800-4UNICEF), Direct Relief, Yele Haiti, Partners in Health, Red Cross, World Food Program, Mercy Corps (1-888-256-1900), Save the Children, Lambi Fund, Doctors Without Borders, The International Rescue Committee, Care, William J. Clinton Foundation, Meds & Food For Kids, Feed the Children, Habitat for Humanity, Mayor's Fund for NYC

The following organizations are accepting SMS donations in the US only:

• SMS text “HAITI” to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross relief efforts
• SMS text “YELE” to 501501 to Donate $5 to Yele Haiti’s Earthquake Relief efforts
• SMS text "GIVE10" to 20222 to donate $10 to Direct Relief

Source Google Crisis Reponse

Photo by (Reuters Photo/Carlos Barria)
A woman catching loot from a ransacked store in Haiti. Almost a week after an earthquake killed tens of thousands of people and destroyed much of the capital, Port-au-Prince, hundreds of thousands of Haitians are still desperately waiting for relief aid.


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“Everything Happens For A Reason”

“Everything Happens For A Reason”

James and Cheryl : Ruffa and Ai Entry Letter

Ito ay isang liham ng aming kaibigan, si Cheryl, para sa kanilang entry sa Ruffa and Ai Show. Sa kabutihang palad isa rin ito sa mga nanalong entry sa nasabing programa. I beleive na it was written from the heart and by the heart. Alamin natin ang isang magandang love story nina James at Cheryl. Anu kaya ang mga reason na yun? Ito ang kanilang LIFE Story...

“Everything Happens For A Reason”

Our love story goes like this..

He’s name is James Albert 25 years old and I am 22 we came from the same province of Davao Del Sur. It was Aug.25,2006 when my friend Dessa asked me if I want a textmate, then I said Yes for fun. On that day, she gave me the cellphone # of James. It happened na kinabukasan Aug.26,2006 birthday pala ni James. Doon nagstart naging magtextmate kami, madalas na tawagan at pagtetext na umabot lng ng 1 buwan.Hanggang umuwi ako ng Davao Sept.2006 at dun kmi nagkita.

First met namin, honestly di ko siya nagustuhan dahil sa sobrang gentleman at pagiging tahimik niya nakakailang na siya“ Hanggang sa pinupuntahan niya ko sa bahay namin at nililigawan personally at nagustuhan po siya ng pamilya ko. Sa katunayan po, sa lahat ng mga nanliligaw at naging boyfriend ko siya lang yong welcome at minahal din ng pamilya ko. Hanggang dumating ang time na kelangan kong lumayo sa kanya para makipagsapalaran sa ibang bansa. Nagdesisyon ako year Feb.2007 na babalik dito sa Manila at mag aapply papuntang Japan para pamilya ko.

Subalit, tinutulan ni James ang desisyon kong yon. Ayaw niyang umalis ako kaya sinundan niya ko dito sa Manila. Nagsikap siyang mag apply ng trabaho dito sa Manila at dahil college graduate naman siya nakapagtrabaho siya agad bilang isang call center agent, samantalang ako nasa poder ng talent manager ko sa Marikina at siya ay nasa kamag-anak niya sa Caloocan nakatira. Paminsan lang kami kung magkita dahil nga sa busy sa trabaho hanggang sa nagdesisyon akong mag-aral ng caregiver dahil nga high school graduate lng ako. Bilang panganay na anak, pinauna kong mag aral ang kapatid kong lalake kaya ako’y napag-iwanan. Nong una, laro lang para sakin ang relasyon namin ni James dahil bukod sa kanya may 2 boyfriend pa ko sa province na di ko hiniwalayan.. Eka nga “COLLECT and COLLECT UNTIL YOU SELECT” yon ang naging paniniwala ko non. Hanggang sa nakilala ko ng lubusan si James at nainlove ako sa kanya at nasabi ko sarili ko na “finally nakahanap na ko ng lalaking matino na magpapatino sakin at mamahalin ko ng tunay”. At masasabi ko talagang siya ang gusto kong lalaking makasama habang buhay. Dahil lahat ng kulang sa mga naging boyfriend ko non sa kanya ko nakita lahat, though no one is perfect pero totoong totoo siya. Lahat ng good aspects ng guy na hinahanap hanap ko noon, sa kanya ko nakita lahat outside and inside na kaanyuan. He is a good looking man but not arrogant and hindi rin “Chickboy” mabait siya, family oriented, smart, humble, at “unconditional love” ang ipinadama niya sa akin. Sa lahat ng “up’s and down’s ko sa buhay lagi siyang nandiyan at nagsisilbing “Mentor” ko. Tinanggap niya ng buong-buo ang pagkatao ko kung ano ang nakaraan ko at kung sino ako as a whole.. Kaya giniv up ko lahat ng mga bagay na alam kong makakasakit sa kanya. Siya ang pinili ko sa lahat, nagbago at nagpakatino ako para sa kanya, dahil I realized na sobrang mahal ko siya at ayokong mawala siya sakin. Minulat niya ko sa katotohanan na kelangan ko ng magbago at magpakatotoo sa sarili.

Hanggang nagdecide kami na magsama sa iisang bahay last Oct.2007 pagkatapos kong mag-aral ng caregiver. Dito sa Marikina niyang pinili mangupahan kami para malapit lng din sa bahay ng manager ko na tinuturing ko naring pangalawang ina. Ngayon, mag dadalawang taon na kaming magkasama at wla pang anak pero masasabi kong sa pagsasama namin naging masaya kami kahit maraming pagsubok na dumaan sa buhay namin, ni minsan hindi ko naisipang sumuko dahil sa kanya. Both our parents ay nasa DAVAO at dalawa lng kami dito sa Manila. Kaya mahirap kung mawalan ng trabaho lalo pa’t walang mahihingian ng tulong dito. But then, sobrang blessed kami dahil nagkaroon siya ng work na stable at ako din I tried to work as a Sales Clerk for half a year then pinatigil niya ko dahil ayaw niyang mahirapan ako dahil malayo ang work ko before.. Sa ngayon, nasa bahay lng ako at masasabi kong I’m so blessed to have James in my life. He is my man, my friend, my mentor and my life! Ni minsan di kami naghiwalay at wlang third party na dahilan sa pag-aaway namin it just a simple argue, minsan tampuhan at minsan money matter pero nasosolve naman agad dahil si James ay super cool,patience kaya everytime we have a problems din, pero di ako nawawalan ng pag-asa na malutas ang mga yon dahil pinapakita niya sakin na lahat ng problema ay may solusyon at lage niyang sinasabi na “Everything happens for a reason” kaya dapat di mawalan ng pag-asa. Kaya this year gustong gusto na naming magpakasal para magkaroon ng basbas ang pagsasama namin. We are planning to have civil marriage this year..God’s Willing…Kasi, the real reason is we don’t have enough money para magpakasal sa church. Ayaw din naman niyang humingi ng tulong sa Papa niya dahil as we all know krisis talaga ngayon.

Ngayon, masasabi ko po na si James na ang gusto kong makasama habang buhay dahil he is “one of a kind”. For giving me a unconditional love and he accepted me for who I am and loving me so dearly.

Promise of love to each other is to love each other forever and ever.. and though so many trials and struggles that will come in our lives we will face it with God’s faith. Nothing is impossible if God is with us and if we accepted Him with all our hearts.

Now we are both happy coz’ at last we got married! last June 18, 2009 @Oasis Garden sponsored by Ruffa and Ai.

The wedding Proposal and The Grand Wedding day was aired on a National Television last June 26,2009 Episode.

James and Cheryl “Jaryll” Our theme song: Always: by Atlantic Starr

“The Wedding Vow”

To have and to hold from this day forward

For better or for worst

For richer or for poorer

In sickness and in health

To love and to cherish

Until death do us part……..


Lubos akong nagpapasalamat kina James at Che na ma ishare nila ang kanilang love story. Batid ko na ito ang simula ng kanilang bagong yugto sa buhay bilang mag-asawa. Kaya dalangin ko na sila'y gabayan ng ating Poong maykapal. At naway patuloy sila magpasakop sa Panginoon.

May Sulat Si Tatay at Nanay Para sa Atin

May Sulat Si Tatay at Nanay Para sa Atin

Hindi pa araw ng Tatay at Nanay, subalit karapat-dapat na paaalahanan tayo sa ating tungkulin bilang isang anak. May suntok sa dibdib ang kabuuang nilalaman ng tula na sinulat ni Rev. Fr. Ariel F. Robles, CWL Spiritual Director ng St. Augustine Parish sa Baliuag, Bulacan, ginigising nito ang kamalayan ng mga anak na nakalilimot sa kanilang mga magulang.

Narito po…

Sulat ni Tatay at Nanay

Sa aking pagtanda, unawain mo sana ako at pagpasensiyahan. Kapag dala ng kalabuan ng mata ay nakabasag ako ng pinggan o nakatapon ng sabaw sa hapag-kainan, huwag mo sana akong kagagalitan. Maramdamin ang isang matanda. Nagse-self-pity ako tuwing sisigawan mo ako.

Kapag mahina na ang tenga ko at hindi ko maintindihan ang sinasabi mo, huwag mo naman sana akong sabihan ng bingi, pakiulit na lang ang sinabi mo o pakisulat na lang. Pasensya ka na, anak. Matanda na talaga ako.

Kapag mahina na ang tuhod ko, pagtiyagaan mo sana akong tulungang tumayo, katulad ng pag-aalalay ko sa iyo noong nag-aaral ka pa lamang lumakad.

Pagpasensyahan mo sana ako kung ako man ay nagiging makulit at paulit-ulit na parang sirang-plaka. Basta pakinggan mo na lang ako. Huwag mo sana akong pagtatawanan o pagsasawaang pakinggan. Natatandaan mo anak noong bata ka pa? Kapag gusto mo ng lobo, paulit-ulit mo 'yung sasabihin, maghapon kang mangungulit hanggang hindi mo nakukuha ang gusto mo. Pinagtiyagaan ko ang kakulitan mo.

Pagpasensiyahan mo na rin sana ang aking amoy. Amoy-matanda, amoy-lupa. Huwag mo sana akong piliting maligo. Mahina na ang katawan ko. Madaling magkasakit kapag nalamigan, huwag mo sana akong pandirihan. Natatandaan mo noong bata ka pa? Pinagtiyagaan kitang habulin sa ilalim ng kama kapag ayaw mong maligo.

Pagpasensiyahan mo sana kung madalas, ako'y masungit, dala na marahil ito ng katandaan. Pagtanda mo, maiintindihan mo rin ako.

Kapag may konti kang panahon, magkuwentuhan naman tayo, kahit sandali lang, inip na ako sa bahay, maghapong nag-iisa. Walang kausap. Alam kong busy ka sa trabaho,

Subalit nais kong malaman mo na sabik na sabik na akong makakuwentuhan ka, kahit alam kong hindi ka interesado sa mga kuwento ko. Natatandaan mo anak, noong bata ka pa? Pinagtiyagaan kong pakinggan at intindihin ang pautal-utal mong kuwento tungkol sa iyong teddy bear.

At kapag dumating ang sandali na ako'y magkasakit at maratay sa banig ng karamdaman, huwag mo sana akong pagsawaang alagaan. Pagpasensiyahan mo na sana kung ako man ay maihi o madumi sa higaan, pagtiyagaan mo sana akong alagaan sa mga huling sandali ng aking buhay. Tutal hindi na naman ako magtatagal.

Kapag dumating ang sandali ng aking pagpanaw, hawakan mo sana ang aking kamay at bigyan mo ako ng lakas ng loob na harapin ang kamatayan.

At huwag kang mag-alala, kapag kaharap ko na ang Diyos na lumikha, ibubulong ko sa kanya na pagpalain ka sana . .. dahil naging mapagmahal ka sa iyong ama't ina. ..

Written by Rev. Fr. Ariel F. Robles

CWL Spiritual Director

St. Augustine Parish, Baliuag, Bulacan"

Aanhin Pa Ang Damo Kung Patay na Ang Kabayo - From DSWD Volunteer

Aanhin Pa Ang Damo Kung Patay na Ang Kabayo - From DSWD Volunteer

This is a repost from lakambini.org which was originated from Ellaganda.com, a volunteer for DSWD.

Here is ella post:

Dear friends,

I’m asking your help to spread the word. Tulungan po ninyo akong ikalat ito. Beyond this, we should also demand action. I disabled a plugin so you can copy the photos of relief goods rotting in DSWD warehouses. You can link this post to your blogs, facebook, websites etc. You can also email the photos.

Philippine News (US based Philippine newspaper) will use this as its front page story this week. Every Filipino has the right to know where the tons of donations from the UN and other counties go. Kahit po nakakahiya sa mga nag-donate. Kung sa ganitong paraan, matutulungan natin ang mga nasalanta, then by all means, let’s do it.

For those who have the time, please try to volunteer sa DSWD warehouses. Getting in was not easy. A friend had to put in a word for us. Let’s see kung madali nang makapasok sa DSWD warehouse ang mga volunteers.

Please read on and good luck to us.

(This post was last edited Oct 22, 12:30 pm)

Kahapon, tinanong ng Philippine News si DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral:

Editor of Philippine News: Why are the relief goods in DSWD warehouses not moving?

DSWD Secretary Esperanza Cabral: Wala kasing volunteers.

This short interview was done over the phone. Philippine News wanted to hear her side pero ayaw niyang makipag-usap sa press. After four tries, pinasabi na lang niya ang maikling sagot na ito sa secretary niya - “Walang volunteers”.

I don’t want to accuse her of corruption but at the very least she is showing signs of being totally incompetent. We are in a state of calamity where every second counts. May namamatay araw-araw dahil sa sakit.

In my opinion, these deaths could have been prevented if Secretary Cabral had tried a little harder to do her job.

Deaths from Philippine storms nears 1,000

“Tropical Storm Ketsana left 420 dead and 37 missing when it flooded 80 percent of Manila on September 26, a disaster the government said affected 4.35 million people.

Some areas are still flooded three weeks later and 189,000 people remain in evacuation centres,

Typhoon Parma hit the northern Philippines on October 3 and lingered as a tropical storm for a week, triggering landslides that killed 438 people and leaving 51 missing mostly in mountain communities.

The government agency said Parma affected 4.16 million people, including more than 32,000 who remain at evacuation centres.”

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During the first week after the storm, lumabas ang “bayanihan spirit” ng mga Pinoy. “Makatulong lang kahi’t konti,” katwiran nila.

kung walang volunteers, ano ‘to, komiks?

From Stella Arnaldo’s blog:

“At the offices of many civic groups and private organizations, hundreds of people showed up to volunteer in packing relief goods.

At the Tulong Bayan center at the Expo Centro in Cubao, Most of the volunteers were adolescents as young as 10 years old, along with their kuya or ate in high school and college.

They came in huge numbers, many of them barkadas, classmates or siblings, dressed just in their tees and shorts, wearing their Havaianas. All were just enthusiastic to do their share!
Photos by Leah Navarro

GMA asked world for donations

Our government begged the world for more donations. Sumagot ang buong mundo sa ating panawagan. In less than three weeks, dumaong ang mga barko, ibinaba mula sa mga cargo planes, i-diniliver ng mga trak at container vans ang sandamakmak na relief goods. Cash donations were in the millions of dollars.

But these donations must be coursed through DSWD

Nagpalabas ng directive ang pangulo. Individuals, private companies and other nations were ENCOURAGED to send their donations to DSWD. I blogged about it here and the video of her announcement here.

This PGMA directive sounded suspicious to me then. Now I know why. Here’s the story.

A group of eight people, your ate Ella included, went to one of DSWD warehouses to help in repacking relief goods. We know they need volunteers pero hindi namin akalaing WALANG TAO TALAGA SA LOOB NG WAREHOUSE!

As in sa isang humongous warehouse (1000++ sq.m) NA PUNONG-PUNO NG RELIEF GOODS HANGGANG BUBONG, ISANG DSWD employee lang at ISANG SECURITY GUARD ang tao!!

Kailangang magpa-register at i-schedule ang volunteering

1) UNICEF Registration (as a volunteer)

The warehouse can only take as much as 50 volunteers at a time or per shift. Here you will find that there is a 4-hour shift, and an option for a 6-hour shift for the volunteers to indicate their availability.

What “volunteers”? Nasaan?

Aside from the 8 of us? Nope, there was nobody there. Bakit kailangan ang scheduling? Feeling hindi ba magkamayaw at nagu-unahan ang mga volunteers?

I know somebody who wanted to volunteer many times. She was always bumped off, laging nirere-schedule kasi “there were too many volunteers” daw. At tuwing Sunday lang daw puwede. What the hell is going on here?

Nakatambak ang donations ng UNICEF sa warehouse, local and international

Mga banig na dapat ay nahihigaan ng mga nasalanta. Mga imported camp beds na hindi na yata masisilayan ng mga biktima. Mga kumot na hindi naman nakabalot sa katawan nila. At mga pagkaing hindi sumasayad sa sikmura nila.

The relief goods are not going anywhere

We arrived at about 8 am and left by midafternoon and yes, you guessed it right. Kami pa rin ang tao bukod sa isang DSWD employee sa loob ng warehouse maghapon. Walang ibang dumating.

The relief goods are not moving. By the way things look, they are not going anywhere. Hindi maglalakad mag-isa ang mga donations na ito papunta sa mga evacuation centers.

LET THE PICTURES DO THE TALKING

Note: Pinagbawalan kaming kumuha ng pictures sa loob ng warehouse. I wonder why.

“Not a creature was moving, not even a mouse.”

Parang haunted warehouse ang dating. May multo na yata.

Kahit na daig pa ang tindahan sa Divisoria sa dami ng naka-stack na kaldero

At walang katapusang kaldero pa ulit

Kahit halos natakpan na ang mga bintana sa dami ng mga kahon

Kahit umabot na hanggang kisame ang stack ng mga kahon

(Close up ng Coleman camp beds sa previous photo) Hindi ito kasama sa ni-repack naming goods. Para sa mga “special victims” kaya ito? Ire-repack kaya ang mga “imported” camp pads na ito ever?

Sabagay, may BANIG naman para sa “ordinary victims”. Ito ang kasama sa inimpake namin. Sayang ‘yung imported.

Ano kaya ang laman nito? Hindi rin pinabuksan. Pang-special victim din kaya ito? (teka, dito nga pala galing ‘yung mga kumot)

Mahiwagang mga kahon from Japan Aid.

(close up ng mahiwagang kahon) Hindi rin ito kasali, of course. Hindi namin alam kung ano ang laman nito. “Imported” are not included, we have concluded.

Marami ito, mga laruang kasinlaki ng tao. Hindi nakunan ng pic kasi nasa tabi ng sikyo.

PORK AND BEANS? Yup, you’d think kasama ito sa relief bag. Pork and beans lang ‘to, puwede na sigurong ipamigay,

Naaah! “Imported” pork and beans from Spain po ito. Sorry, hindi pa rin included

Now let’s take a look at what a victim will get from DSWD

Look Ma, sampung lata ng sardinas! How generous! Kaldero ang unang ilalagay sa sako. Sabong panglaba (bar soap) at sampung sardinas sa ilalim. Siyam na sabon sa gilid ng kaldero. Local goods lahat syempre.

Tapos papatungan ng isang tuwalya at isang pack ng sanitary napkin.

Sisiksikan ng tatlong rolyo ng kumot(?) ang blue water jug tapos ipapatong sa kaldero sa loob ng sako.

Last but not the least, lalagyan ng dalawang banig.

Sabay tatahiin na ang sako. O di ba, parang asong tinapunan ng buto ang mga nasalanta? Eniwey, busog naman sila sa SAMPUNG lata ng Mega sardinas

Do not delay

YOU THINK?? WTF is the matter with these people? Mag-iisang buwan na mula nang masalanta ang mga kababayan natin. ISANG BUWAN!! Do you mean “do not delay ang dati nang delayed”?? Shet.

Anong ginagawa ng mga donations na ito sa warehouse?? APAT na warehouse ang nasa loob ng compound na ‘yon! APAT na warehouse na punong-puno ng inaalikabok na relief goods! Relief goods na ayaw yata ibigay sa mga nasalanta. Halatang-halata.

Marami pang pabubulukin

Wow! May bagong shipment na naman! At the rate DSWD is moving, next year na madi-discover kung ano ang laman ng mga kahong ito.

“The first of two of the largest high-energy food shipments from the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) arrived in the country two days ago for victims of storm “Ondoy” and typhoon “Pepeng.”

The biscuits were fortified with essential vitamins and minerals for supplementary feeding to children, pregnant women and the elderly in evacuation camps. Another 100 tons of biscuits will arrive on Oct. 24, in a continuing effort to provide food assistance to flood victims.

Sige, ideretso ‘nyo ulit ‘yan sa DSWD warehouse. Para AMAG naman ang abutin ng biskwit… at sapot ng gagamba.

Conclusion

Sa maghapon namin sa warehouse,nakagawa kami ng 150 sacks of relief goods. 150 bags of relief goods lang ang lumabas sa warehouse na ‘yon that day. At nandoon pa rin sa loob ang mga imported relief goods, safe, sound and packed as the day they arrived.

Nakisakay kami palabas sa isang DSWD delivery van. Gusto sana kaming ihatid ng driver hanggang Makati pero wala raw siyang sobrang gasolina. Ibinaba na lang niya kami sa gitna ng EDSA. Millions of dollars in donations, walang extrang pang-gasolina.

Susulpot din siguro ang laman ng mga mahiwagang kahon at mapapasakamay din ng mga tao…sa ARAW NG ELEKSYON. O mabibili na nila ang mga imported goods na ‘yon sa mga puwesto sa Quiapo at Divisoria.

Suggestions lang po sa DSWD:

Alam ‘nyo palang walang mag-volunteer sa inyo, bakit hindi kayo mag-hire ng mga tao? Bayaran ‘nyo ng arawan para mag-repack. Ang daming walang trabaho, makakatulong pa kayo. Hindi naman malaking kabawasan ‘yon sa bilyong pisong donasyon na natanggap ninyo.

Isa pa, gaano ba karami ang mga sundalo natin? Hindi ba puwedeng ipagawa sa kanila ‘yan? Baka isang araw lang, tapos na ang problema ‘nyo

Bakit hindi ‘nyo ibigay ang trabaho sa mga NGO, churches, private charities, TV stations? I’m sure they are more than willing to help. Time is of the essence. Huwag kayong suwapang. Obvious ba, hindi ‘nyo naman kaya.

Kung talagang gugustuhin ninyong makarating agad sa mga kawawang biktima ang mga donasyong ‘yon, nagawa ‘nyo na ‘yan. Maraming paraan…kung talagang gusto ‘nyo lang.

You are the government. You have the power, the resources and the money. You just have to really care.

Total Recall Due to Malfunction

Total Recall Due to Malfunction

Found this from my inbox. It so encouraging memo and thought I'd share it with you.

The Maker of all human beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary and central component of the heart.


This is due to a malfunction in the original prototype units code named Adam and Eve, resulting in the reproduction of the same defect in all subsequent units. This defect has been technically termed "Sub-sequential Internal Non-Morality, " or more commonly known as S.I.N., as it is primarily expressed.

Some of the symptoms include:

1. Loss of direction
2. Foul vocal emissions
3. Amnesia of origin
4. Lack of peace and joy
5. Selfish or violent behavior
6. Depression or confusion in the mental component
7. Fearfulness
8. Idolatry
9. Rebellion
10. Unawareness of neighbor

The Manufacturer, who is neither liable nor at fault for this defect, is providing factory-authorized repair and service free of charge to correct this defect.

The Repair Technician, JESUS, has most generously offered to bear the entire burden of the staggering cost of these repairs. There is no additional fee required. The number to call for repair in all areas is: P-R-A-Y-E-R.

Once connected, please upload your burden of SIN through the REPENTANCE procedure. Next, download ATONEMENT from the Repair Technician, Jesus, into the heart component.

No matter how big or small the SIN defect is, Jesus will replace it with:
1. Love
2. Joy
3. Peace
4. Patience
5. Kindness
6. Goodness
7. Faithfulness
8. Gentleness
9. Self control

Please see the operating manual, the B.I.B.L.E. (Believers' Instructions Before Leaving Earth) for further details on the use of these fixes.

WARNING: Continuing to operate the human being unit without correction voids any manufacturer warranties, exposing the unit to dangers and problems too numerous to list and will result in the human unit being permanently impounded. For free emergency service, call on Jesus.

DANGER: The human being units not responding to this recall action will have to be scrapped in the furnace. The SIN defect will not be permitted to enter Heaven so as to prevent contamination of that
facility. Thank you for your attention!

- GOD

P.S. Please assist where possible by notifying others of this important recall notice, and you may contact the Father any time by 'Knee mail'.

Because He Lives!

From Rugs to Riches - Isko Moreno and Arnel Pineda

From Rugs to Riches - Isko Moreno and Arnel Pineda

What do Arnel Pineda and Isko Moreno have in commons? Isko Moreno (Francisco Domagoso) & Arnel Pineda came from the poor family. They are both from Manila District. At the early age, they learned and strived hard to survive. They collecting scrap metal, used bottles and old news paper and reselling them to the junk shop.



They are celebrity icons. They become successful in their respective entertainment careers. Isko Moreno is a well known actor. He is currently Vice Mayor of Manila, Philippines and a former three terms counselor. Arnel Pineda is one of the rising singing star here and in America. Where is the lead singer of the well known American band The Journey.

They have a kind heart and wiling to reach out to the unfortunate ones. Isko Moreno is continuously serving his constituent as a public servant. Recently Arnel Pineda donated substantial amount of money to the victims of typhoon Ondoy. He still raising fund for the typhoon victims thru his concert.

"Despite all these hardships they tried to remain optimistic about their future.

They never stop in believing."