The Chronicles Of A Stubborn Filipina

"Oil price hike. Rising hunger and poverty. Money by the millions going around media circles for..."

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:39:58 -0500

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Oil price hike. Rising hunger and poverty. Money by the millions going around media circles for propaganda and suppress stories. Vindictive acts against those who go against the administration.

Is there a silent martial law I don’t know about?

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All It Took Was To Share The Story Of Lolo Luis Matias

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 01:41:00 -0500

I saw this picture on Facebook on one of my friend’s walls. It touched me to see the old woman and the signage on her back. I was afraid to click it because I might cry but I did. This is what Mark Pineda posted:

Such a sad,painful but inspiring story. Inspiring to see this old woman looking for her spouse. A story of real, unconditional love. I feel her pain. I felt that it was nice of Mark Pineda to do this for Lola Auring and Lola Matias. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely just wanted to help and prayed that God would take care of it,no matter what the outcome. This is what helping people unconditionally is all about.

Mark Pineda: “How I wish I can get the credits out of this… but all I did was to share the story. We all have the instinct to help people. The only thing that stops us from doing such is the thought of that it could be just a waste of our time.”

Truly, all it takes is a little time and effort. All it takes is to share the story to help others. We may not be able to help them but someone,somewhere could.

Sometimes we fear that our efforts would be for naught or even we fear that we may be scammed or be put in harms way. We would never know unless we tried. We give people the opportunity and the chance but what they do with it or the outcome is sometimes beyond our control.

MP: “I was very positive about the outcome and was always praying that lolo would be found. It’s the best gift anyone can give to lola this Christmas.”

People can still surprise us. People still have inner good and more often than not,willing to help.

“I was very happy that a lot of people reacted on this the positive way. They shared and gave time to report in order to help other people.Lastly, I was very happy lolo was found, although I wasnt able to watch the story last night at GMA.”

Their story on GMA:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bIHGmIgDSk

Thank you to TonTonPapaTFC for YouTube link.

So Lola Auring and Lolo Luis find each other. Two people who loved each other for a lifetime and unconditionally. They too found Mark who loved and helped unconditionally.

May we all keep our hearts and minds open to help the way he did. Thank you,Mark Pineda and many others who just reshared the story to help a beautiful,loving couple.

For those who want children’s artworks as...

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 22:44:48 -0500

For those who want children’s artworks as presents,pls.contact me. I can only do a limited number for Christmas.

For more samples and contact details:

http://stubbornfilipina.com/zarahhernaez

"Life gives a lot of curve balls. It can still be a home run as long as you know how to hit it."

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:02:50 -0400

“Life gives a lot of curve balls. It can still be a home run as long as you know how to hit it.”

Manila can be beautiful. I love our country.

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 23:18:18 -0400

Manila can be beautiful. I love our country.

The Important Things In Life

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 07:59:00 -0400

The Important Things In Life:

I guess the answer was just there all along. Life has been more than good to me.

I’ll just keep trying to find ways to be a stubborn Filipina.

"Why does the world seem like it’s unraveling? Where there was once hope,there is none. What..."

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 12:16:58 -0400

“Why does the world seem like it’s unraveling? Where there was once hope,there is none. What used to be wrong,is now the norm.”

"We keep praying “God help my friend,help whoever..” if He could answer He would say..."

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:21:27 -0400

“We keep praying “God help my friend,help whoever..” if He could answer He would say “Why don’t YOU help them?””

Volunteers Needed

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:39:40 -0400

Habitat for Humanity Philippines
Hi, guys! Do you want to volunteer tomorrow to pack the Cleaning Kits and Care Kits for the Habitat Re-BUILD Program? Packing will start at 3pm onwards at the Habitat for Humanity Office. :)

Please send a message to 09175547870, or call 846-2177 if you’re coming. See you! :)

If you or your friends are interested to donate or volunteer,you...

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 02:07:00 -0400

If you or your friends are interested to donate or volunteer,you may also leave a comment so that we can get back to you. You can also deposit your donation directly to Habitat For Humanity Philippines Foundation at BPI Account: 2421-0041-24.

Thank you!

"I worry about the homeless and have nothing,those under flood and have no where to go. May they be..."

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:08:24 -0400

“I worry about the homeless and have nothing,those under flood and have no where to go. May they be strong and be guided to safety.”

Cute kid award for today’s activity goes to this little...

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:38:26 -0400

Cute kid award for today’s activity goes to this little boy Jason.:)

All little boys can be king when given a chance.

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:39:33 -0400

All little boys can be king when given a chance.

“Another day at the other office: Curriculum testing for...

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 08:28:12 -0400

“Another day at the other office: Curriculum testing for daycare, 4 meeting with stakeholders,call donors for sick mother who just gave birth,talk to LGU,search for an hour for a lost 3 yr old, celebrate with biscuits with 20 kids for finding boy & 4 hour travel.”

"Sometimes we focus on setting sail our boat of dreams that we fail to see the turbulent waters."

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 08:35:46 -0400

“Sometimes we focus on setting sail our boat of dreams that we fail to see the turbulent waters.”

Monster Crocodile & A Poor Security Guard

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 06:49:00 -0400

The past few days we have been barraged with news about a monster crocodile and a poor security guard punched by a congressman because he didn’t want a security check on his Porsche.

I love this picture. A 21 ft. crocodile was caught by villagers in Agusan Del Sur using makeshift traps. All determined to protect their community after a fisherman and a carabao was killed. Determined and ready to face death and danger that comes with trying to entrap a dangerous creature. It was a story of triumph as they caught it alive. The crocodile was said to be a 100 yrs.old. Nearly impossible to catch is you ask me,but the villagers tried, pushed themselves and succeeded. Now,they have found the courage to try to catch the bigger crocodile at their area who they feel is also preying at their community. I am pretty sure,they will triumph this time too. The town mayor, Cox Elorde said that they would be putting the huge crocodile in a tourism park would turn it “from a threat into an asset.”

Congressmen in the Philippines have been long compared to crocodiles. Just like that crocodile,it’s nearly impossible to stop the practices the abusive ones do. Some of them are bullies. It has been so bad that President Noy has focused on it during the SONA :

“Over the years, the wang-wang had come to symbolize abuse of authority. It was routinely used by public officials to violate traffic laws, inconveniencing ordinary motorists—as if only the time of the powerful few, and no one else’s, mattered. Instead of behaving like public servants, they acted like kings. This privilege was extended to their cronies and patrons, who moved along the streets as if they were aristocracy, indifferent to those who were forced to give way and were left behind. Abusing privilege despite promising to serve—this is the wang-wang mindset; this is the mindset of entitlement.”

A SG Binayog had the courage and the bravery to report the big, bad, bodyguard protected crocodile in a Porsche who hit him for doing his job. The congressman’s name is not even worth blog space. SG Binayog’s voice was heard and gave some sort of hope to millions more. I salute you, SG Binayog. But it ends there. The poor guard fears for his life and this is not surprising. But it seems,there is a chance to be heard. It would have been a story of triumph if only he wasn’t alone.

What can little minnows do against big bad crocodiles? He acted like a king,Mr.President,what should he do? They have money,they have power,they have guns and goons. What can someone with an 8 hr.job, no connections and definitely no power do?

Thousands of people like him should be heard and helped. Like those villagers who feared for their lives and wanted to protect their community,they did it together. I don’t think big bad crocodiles are a match against people determined to protect themselves and their community. Maybe in time, our congressmen can be assets instead of threats too. If only we all try to be determined enough and have the courage to fight them.

"If you are for good and what is right. Now is the time to push, do something and propagate. With the..."

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 02:49:56 -0400

“If you are for good and what is right. Now is the time to push, do something and propagate. With the things going on in the world today,I think Satan is working overtime.”

"Tonight I-Witness presents “Pobreng Mayaman”, a documentary on generous people who spend..."

Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:09:51 -0400

“Tonight I-Witness presents “Pobreng Mayaman”, a documentary on generous people who spend their lives helping others. Airing after @Saksi”

- @sandraguinaldo

"Help yourself. Spend time with family."

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 09:29:16 -0400

“Help yourself. Spend time with family.”

"It’s not what you do once in a while; it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the..."

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:12:20 -0400

““It’s not what you do once in a while; it’s what you do day in and day out that makes the difference.””

- Jenny Craig