Year: 2024
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When I was young, I could only access global information through books and magazines and my lack of access to these resources made me value the ones we managed to acquire at home. I’m not sure if it was part genetics—because I was told that when my father was still alive, he was fond of…
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I grew up having enough to go by day by day. I was used to having limited resources (close to nothing) for leisure activities (like traveling to places, watching cinema, and shopping) that I never thought about having them as often as my peers would. Since I learned to budget my allowance in high school,…
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When the tension between the Philippines and China is all over our local news, I can’t help thinking about a changing world order after learning about hegemonies from my friends versed in international relations. What is hegemony? Hegemony refers to the dominance of one state or group over others, which can manifest in various forms,…
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Since I returned from the metro after a weekend recharge at home with our families, I decided to read one chapter daily from a book I bought before our flight back to Manila. And mornings aren’t complete without a hot cup of sikwate which reminds me of childhood and family. I also fried the saba…
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We can teach children gratitude and gratitude is something one can learn. But giving something you don’t have is challenging because gratitude flows from a grateful heart.
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Encouraging other potential leaders to rise is to step back and let them lead. Trust is given, trust is earned. We might get tempted to hover but learning to trust them gives them room for growth and familiarity with the role. Of course, being trustworthy is equally important as stepping up for new responsibilities.
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Honest people are dependable because they act without pretensions. They do not steal and they do not deceive other people for personal gains. But what happens when dishonest people sit in power? What happens to the people they are supposed to serve?
jessa 