Category: Articles
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The Rosebud 1989
I finished my elementary (1985) and secondary education (1989) education in Saint Rose of Lima School, a Dominican school in Bacolod City, Philippines. Those years I spent at Saint Rose was among the memorable years of my life. Through this article, I would like to pay tribute to my Alma Mater, the institution which taught […]
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SC Welcomes 8,241 New PH Lawyers
Names of a total of 8, 241 successful examinees out of 11, 402 examinees this year for the Bar Examinations for 2020 and 2021 were released officially today, April 12, 2022. These examinees shall officialy become new lawyers after taking their oath and signing the Roll of Attorney scheduled soon. The current passing rate comprise […]
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Recognizing the Unsung Lockdown Heroes
It has been two years today since President Duterte declared lockdown on March 15, 2020. Many appreciation have already been given to frontlines. It is time to thank those in the backend (as well as frontend). It is fitting to now take this opportunity to thank and inspire the digital Filipino innovators and communities around […]
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TOWNS To Share Saltwater Lamps to Odette-Stricken Areas
Our 2016 batch of awardees of The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service (TOWNS) embark on an ambitious goal of bring light to the darkest communities in the Philippines as a new search for 2022 TOWNS awardees is underway. I am truly happy that TOWNS Foundation, Inc. adopted recently the Light and Love Lifting the […]
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My President is Not a Politician, He Started A Revolution to Build The Republic of the Philippines
Just like he lost the elections in 1897, he will also lose the 2022 elections if here were to run today. But I am proud that I come from a race whose First President epitomizes all the ideals I believe. And so, every year, as a kid, beyong mere images and celebrations, I reflect on […]
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One Last Salute to A Mentor for Three Decades
Bacolod lost one of its few decent and competent leaders today – a man worthy of all my respect. Something which I have practically lost for almost all political leaders today. But I grieve most especially for losing a mentor and a friend. Both words are actually synonymous in meaning. The word mentor (n.) mean […]
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Saints who play a significant role in my life
Inspired by this year’s All Saints’ Day, I am sharing my most loved saints – those who play a significant role in my life as a Christian. They have been my inspiration in my years of existence. And even when not all religions believe in saints, I believe that their human lives owe to be […]
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SKILLS AREAS OF THE FUTURE
WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM: 10 SKILLS AREAS OF THE FUTURE As presented in the Global Skills Index 2021 by Coursera Cloud Computing Delivering innovative computing services Content Production Driving brand through creative visual or written assists Data & Al Driving strategy with insights Engineering Developing software solutions Green Economy Building a sustainable future Marketing Building brand […]
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Digital Governance Awardees for 2020
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), through its ICT Industry Development Bureau (IIDB), in partnership with the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National ICT Confederation of the Philippines (NICP) implemented the Digital Governance Awards (DGA) 2020. The DGA is an annual search for best practices of Local Government Units (LGUs) in […]
Jocelle Batapa Sigue 