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06/09/2025

Kurapsyon sa Pilipinas: Nakakalungkot, Nakakatakot, Nakakagalit.

Katatapos ko lang panoorin ang Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho (KMJS) special documentary patungkol sa diumano’y malawakang korapsyon sa mga flood control project sa Pilipinas. Nakakabukas ito ng isipan and at the same time nakakalungkot. Bilyon-bilyong piso na dapat sana’y inilaan upang protektahan ang mga komunidad laban sa mapaminsalang pagbaha ang nauwi sa bulsa ng ilang pulitiko, kontratista, at maging ilang opisyal ng pamahalaan.

Ang mapanood ang kuwentong ito ay nagbunyag ng isang masakit na katotohanan: habang patuloy na naghihirap ang karaniwang Pilipino tuwing tag-ulan, inuuna naman ng mga taong pinagkatiwalaang maglingkod ang sariling interes kaysa sa kapakanan ng bayan.

Ang tumatak sa akin ay kung gaano ka-garapalan at kalaganap ang korapsyon. Ang testimonya ni Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, na matapang na nagsiwalat ng mga anomalya, ay nagpapakita ng kagyat na pangangailangan para sa integridad at tapang sa pamumuno. Pinatunayan niya na mayroon pa ring mga lider na inuuna ang katapatan kaysa sa kaginhawaan sa pulitika, ngunit ipinakita rin nito kung gaano kahirap labanan ang matagal nang nakaugat na sistema ng kasakiman.

Ang usaping ito ay hindi lamang tungkol sa pera; ito ay tungkol sa buhay ng tao. Taun-taon, winawasak ng baha ang mga tahanan, kabuhayan, at kumikitil pa ng buhay. Isipin na lamang na may mga solusyong maaaring ipatupad ngunit nahahadlangan ng korapsyon—lalong nagiging malungkot ang sitwasyon. Ipinapaalala ng dokumentaryong ito ang tanong: hanggang kailan at gaano karaming buhay pa ang maaapektuhan bago magkaroon ng tunay na pananagutan?

Sa huli, ang responsibilidad ay hindi lamang nakasalalay sa mga tiwaling opisyal kundi pati na rin sa ating mga mamamayan. Dapat tayong humiling ng ganap na transparency, suportahan ang mga lider na may integridad, at huwag manahimik sa harap ng kawalan ng katarungan.

Hindi madali ang laban kontra korapsyon, ngunit ipinapaalala ng mga dokumentaryong tulad nito na ang pananahimik ay lalo lamang nagpapalakas sa mga nagkakamali, samantalang ang kamalayan at pagkilos nang sama-sama ang tunay na magdudulot ng pagbabago.

📷 Screenshot from KMJS YouTube

01/09/2025

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21/08/2025

𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗢 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗣𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗕𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗔 𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗪𝗬𝗘𝗥

Judge Frank Caprio's death feels personal, even from thousands of miles away from the Philippines. I've watched his videos countless of times. He was more than a TV judge. He was a reminder of how law must always be tempered with compassion. I found myself deeply inspired by how he handled each case. He listened. He cared. He never forgot that behind every violation was a human being with a story.

As a lawyer, I often face situations where the law feels heavy, strict, and unforgiving. Watching Judge Caprio taught me that fairness does not only come from punishment but also from understanding. He showed that mercy is not weakness, but wisdom. That even in the smallest cases, like traffic violations, you can give dignity to people by hearing them out.

He made me reflect on how I treat my own clients and the people who come to me for help. Do I listen enough? Do I balance the law with empathy? He pushed me to strive to be not only a lawyer who knows the law but also one who understands the people behind it.

Rest in peace, Judge Frank. Your legacy will live on in every lawyer, judge, and student of law who chooses compassion as much as justice. For the last, the least, and the lost.

19/08/2025

MYNAGA APP IS NOW UP & RUNNING. 🚀📲

Naga City just raised the bar for good governance. The MyNaga app isn’t just convenient - it’s a blueprint for how tech and transparency should serve the people.

Months ago, Mayor Leni Gerona Robredo shared her vision of a paperless, efficient city hall. Fast forward: you can now request government facilities and access critical services right from your phone.
Seamless. Smart. Game-changing.

Here’s what the app already delivers:
✅ Permits, tax payments, and personal records
✅ Medical assistance—no more 2-3 paper copies
✅ Training requests, emergency vehicles, waste collection, streetlight repairs—all just a tap away
✅ Instant access to financial reports, executive orders, and legislation
✅ A built-in food and travel guide for tourists and locals alike

And this is just in the first month. This is how local governance should work. Fast, transparent, inclusive. Other LGUs and even the national government should take notes.

Well done, Naga. The rest of the Philippines should be next. 🇵🇭✨ | Photo by Mark Alcazar

18/08/2025

𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝟏𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱

In a significant academic achievement, 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 (𝐍𝐈𝐒𝐔) has taken the 𝙩𝙤𝙥 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 among State Universities and Colleges in Region VI. This recognition comes from the latest 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐃 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐱 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬. The university also earned an impressive 15𝙩𝙝 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙖𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙘𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨

𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠

The AD Scientific Index is a real-time academic ranking system that evaluates institutions using measures such as H-index, i10-index, and citation counts. NISU stood out as the leading university among state colleges and universities in Region VI, highlighting its increasing impact and productivity in research.

On the national level, NISU ranks 15th among all higher education institutions in the Philippines. This achievement reflects the university's dedication to scholarly excellence.

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

NISU’s ranking benefits from the hard work of its faculty members. 𝐃𝐫. 𝐁𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐲 𝐃. 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨, known for his expertise in Distributed Systems, Data Mining, Telematics, Deep Learning, and Data Security, ranks among the top researchers with a notable H-index in the Last 5 Years category.

Several other researchers from NISU, including Dr. Allemar Jhone P. Delima, Dr. Jan Carlo Arroyo, Prof. Daryl Lustracion Superio, and Dr. Felipe P. Vista IV, are also recognized in various fields. Their contributions enhance the university’s scientific output and impact.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬

Being number one in Region VI shows a developing research culture that distinguishes 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐈𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 from its regional peers. At the same time, holding the 15th rank nationally indicates its rising status and competitiveness among both public and private universities in the Philippines.

These results promote ongoing growth and recognition of NISU as a research center. The institution can maintain this momentum by continuing to invest in faculty development, infrastructure, and publication support.

𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐝

NISU is well-positioned to build on this success. The university’s focus on improving its international partnerships, as outlined in its strategic plans, suggests good potential for enhanced global academic visibility and impact.

𝙆𝙚𝙮 𝙃𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙨

Region VI Ranking: No. 1 among State Universities & Colleges
National Ranking: No. 15 in the Philippines
Highlighted Researchers: Bobby D. Gerardo, Allemar Jhone P. Delima, Jan Carlo Arroyo, Daryl Lustracion Superio, Felipe P. Vista IV
Source: AD Scientific Index 2025 (H-index, i10-index, citations)

14/08/2025

05/08/2025

Notice why most virtual assistants are Filipino? It’s simple. Filipinos are skilled, reliable, and professional.

VAs in the US or UK charge $25 to $50 per hour. In the Philippines, clients pay $10 to $20 for the same — sometimes better — quality. It’s not cheap labor. It’s smart outsourcing. You save, but you also gain committed talent and consistent results.

We speak fluent English. The Philippines ranks high in global English proficiency, making communication smooth and professional.

We work while others sleep. Time zones work in our favor. Graveyard shifts are normal. We show up, stay sharp, and deliver.

Our strongest export is people. From seafarers to nurses to freelancers and VAs, Filipinos bring loyalty, work ethic, and long-term value to any team.

And on our side, remote work changed lives. No commute. More time with family. More energy for what matters. Earning in USD and spending in PHP gives us real freedom and a better quality of life.

Do whatever you want with this info. Hope this helps.

28/07/2025

Farmer, Journalist, Mayor, Governor, Agriculture Secretary, Rural Development Advocate.

26/07/2025

Humans are born with just two innate fears: loud noises and falling. These hardwired responses help us survive in early life. The fear of falling was famously shown in the 1960 “visual cliff” experiment, where babies hesitated to crawl over a glass surface that looked like a drop. The fear of loud sounds shows up even earlier, triggering the startle reflex in newborns.

All other fears—like spiders, darkness, or public speaking—are learned through experience, culture, and observation. The “Little Albert” experiment showed how easily fear can be conditioned when a harmless object is paired with something frightening. Over time, our environment and upbringing shape the fears we carry.

08/12/2023

Wow Davao!

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02/11/2023

NAMIT GID! 🍜😋

The Unesco has named Iloilo City its first Creative City of Gastronomy in the Philippines. It joins six other cities, including Gangneung, South Korea and Chaozhou, China, which were recognized for their food and culture.

Iloilo City has always been known for its cuisines, such as batchoy, pancit molo and chicken inasal.

READ: https://trib.al/ncyObLX