Dare to Make a Difference: Volunteer for Greenpeace

Our company's Monday Morning meeting is always exciting.

Last Monday, in one of our activities, I was able to share about my affiliation with Greenpeace Southeast Asia. I was glad to find out that one of my office mates has been interested to join Greenpeace. I was glad that another earthling wants to help us get the job done in a peaceful manner.

For her, and for everyone who wants to be a member, supporter or volunteer of Greenpeace, the video below is for you.



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Today is 'Araw ng Dilaw'

Today is a public holiday. Maybe, many of us are glad that we have a day to retreat from our daily busy, unpredictable, stressful schedules. But today is not just like an ordinary holiday.

Today, we remember that 26 years ago, Ninoy was shot on the head upon returning to the Philippines amidst heated political turmoil, and, thus started the peaceful people power that regain our country's freedom and democracy.

Today, we remember once again how Ninoy fought the Marcos dictatorship and that we should 'Never Again' allow it to be forced on us.

Today, we cannot help to remember also that 21 days ago, the wife of Ninoy, former President Cory Aquino, passed away after several months of fighting against cancer.

Today, I cannot help to reflect once again on her life and struggles.

For me, she's the epitome of a perfect woman. A woman who has the capacity to give so much love. The woman who has able to win this nation with her great words. So soft spoken yet so powerful. So gentle yet so firm. The woman who has able to bring out the best in Ninoy, in her children, and in every Filipino. A woman who was not greed for power and peacefully leave her post to her succeeding president. A woman who made me believe that clean, peaceful and honest election in 2010 is still possible.

I will remember them not only today.

I am sure you will agree that their equally emotionally stimulating wake and burial ignited the sparks in our hearts to hope and believe also what they hope and believe for this country.

Today, the Filipino nation painted the town with yellow, to commemorate the lives of a great couple who sacrificed so much for the love of this nation.

Ninoy said, "the Filipino is worth dying for." Cory said, "the Filipino is worth living for." Today, they are both gone, but not in our hearts. For they left us with many meaningful legacies.

A poem made by Ninoy, dedicated to Cory

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Noble President Cory Aquino Dies Today Leaving Filipinos the Legacy of Freedom and Democracy

I was on my way to the office this morning when I saw GMA news reporting about the death of former President Corazon Aquino at 3:18 am. Boy Abunda reported that the former president took his last breath while her children were praying the rosary.

I felt really sad in the passing of a humble and noble woman who contributed a lot to change the course of the history of our country.

She, really, is a great loss to the Filipinos.

Senator Chiz Escudero said in a forwarded message:

In democracy's darkest hour, she joined many others in confronting a repressive dictatorship. Her willingness to accept the daunting challenge of running in 1986 served as a catalyst for an unprecedented bloodless uprising that would lead to the restoration of democracy and the reinstitution of the many freedoms we enjoy and cherish today.

History tells us that our first woman head of state an uplifting figure who inspired her countrymen to begin the arduous task of rebuilding our nation. Experience shows us that an honorable and virtuous president who leads by example will always enjoy the respect of her fellow leaders and her people. And Cory's life teaches us that with an unwavering faith and a sincere desire to serve the nation, any Filipino can make a difference.

Let her story forever inspire us and future generations of Filipinos, and serve as a constant reminder that the Filipino is worth fighting for.

Thank you president for leaving us the legacy of Freedom and Democracy. Thank you for never stop believing that Filipinos are good people. Thank you for never stop believing in this country.

She may die today but her unending legacy will live in the hearts of every Filipino, forever.