Read all About It: Pork Barrel Scam

You've got the words to change a nation, but you're biting your tongue
You've spent a life time stuck in silence, afraid you'll say something wrong 

If no one ever hears it how we gonna learn your song
So come on ,come on...Come on, come on

You've got a heart as loud as lions, So why let your voice be tamed?
Baby we're a little different, there's no need to be ashamed
You've got the light to fight the shadows, so stop hiding it away

Come on, Come on

I wanna sing, I wanna shout. I wanna scream till the words dry out
so put it in all of the papers, i'm not afraid. they can read all about it. read all about it oh

Song exercpt from: Read All About It - Emeli Sande

That song is dedicated to all the people who are speaking out about our current SYSTEM.

[ you can listen to it as a background music: Read All About It]

I've read a lot about the PORK BARREL SCAM lately. And from these blogs:  MOMANDPOP and DULZSPEAKS

We all know, that the news is not "NEW". We knew all along our tax are being used that way, but I guess those anonymous comments that gave those mindblowing figures and with rationale made us even go wide-eyed, wide-mouthed, heavens worthy of a shock.

 But here's a view of Social Transformation (which is what I see .... that is happening to our country now).... 

This metamorphosis of the caterpillar or worm to a butterfly is a powerful metaphor for societal transformation.  The people who awake to the new possibilities are like the imaginal cells of their own society. The process of societal transformation starts with the emergence of these individuals who carry with them the seeds of the future. They are "imaginal" in that they carry in their innovation an aspect of the image of the future of their society. These innovative individuals, these bearers of the future become the "deviants" of their own society. They are not recognized as the bringers of good. Rather they are attacked as disturbers of the present, destroyers of self-defeating habits of the old society (the caterpillar) which has been superficially framed as the "good life". In extreme cases, they can be killed. Kennedy, King, Gandhi, Rizal, Bonifacio, Javier, Aquino, and others were killed because they were too dangerous to the system. The auto-immune response of the old society tries to get rid of these visionaries." - Butterfly Effect, Nicanor Perlas

For a background of the "Butterfly Effect" please click on this link --> Butterfly Effect 

My initial reaction to the information given out by them anonymous... was of course.. ANGER.

It made people go screaming mad, some were giving out hopeless comments, that it is the way it is... and all that shizznit... and we cannot do anything about it.

Zilch. Nada. Let's just keep paying our taxes while they go spend the money or sit on it with their stinkin ass and let them go buy that luxury car or that luxury unit next door while the rest of the working class, keep providing for them and while most of our brothers and sisters still live in shantys and we continue to disempower them.

Well, it's a system that has been going on for years.. and if you've read the blog... if we wanna go "due process", our laws were made to protect people just like them.

And we can't possibly do another People Power... because folks.. it's insane to keep and do the same things over and over again and expecting different results.

So too in society at large. We see chaos all around. We can respond in two ways. We can complain and dis-empower ourselves with a sense of hopelessness. Or we can see this as an external symptom that the old order is collapsing and waiting to be transformed into a level of complexity and order. - The Butterfly Effect,  Nicanor Perlas

There are actually two ways to go about it.... (aside from the fact... that we can just sit back and live our own life).
 

FIRST OPTION: The Revolution.
Create different groups.

Ask everyone not to pay taxes. Call on the support of the police officials who are fed up of the system. Military officials who will drop their guns against us and pointed to them corrupt..
One group as mercenaries to assassinate all the corrupt bloodlines and leave no one behind (Wow, just like them dark wars).

Then create a different take over group.  One that carries the voice of the multitude..... now who would that be, would be a whole huge debacle. As we overthrow a system... what would ensure us that the system we place would be the perfect system.... etc.. and many other complications will rise from this. Whuddunit. Bright minds should gather and think about how to go through it seamlessly. And how do you know those underground plans wouldn't be filled with various snakes who can rat against you?

However noble the cause.... revolutions.... that can turn out bloody... cannot be our foundation for a new society that we envision.... for the system that we envision...

SECOND OPTION: Peace is the Way - Butterfly Effect

Well, we have to accept the fact that War cannot drive out War. And that HATE cannot drive out HATE. Only peace is the way.... and only love can drive out hate. only light.. can drive out darkness.

and you can say.. yadda yadda. What is peace to the multitude that is suffering? Yadda Yadda.. how can you say that while the rest of the country are starving? And thats just another bunch of "feel-good" theory.

But, my dear friends.... this is scientifically proven... and in the City that I am living in... we are reaping the results as more and more of us... "USE THIS WAY".

For a background of the "Butterfly Effect" please click on this link --> Butterfly Effect



We can all do this wherever we are..... situated... whether you are a government official genuinely wanting to serve our nation, a student, a mother, a teacher, a farmer, a lover, a healer, a gasoline boy, and insert all kinds of people.....

#1 -  Envision the kind of Philippines you want to live in. How do you see our politicians? How do you see our system? How do you envision the grandest version of Philippines? Do we see ourselves rising and becoming the Tiger of Asia... how do you envision progress? Would you want it sustainable? Go wild. Visualize the kind of Philippines you want to live in..... what are the values that we would carry as a NATION? Are we living up to our PREAMBLE ? (we have one of the best preambles by the way...)

#2 - In your own little way, what can you do ..... that can aid and support this vision? What initiatives will you take on... to address the challenges that we are facing today?

#3 - Connect with individuals who are doing "heart-based" work for our country, for their own city.... and learn from them.. or invite them to work with you....

#4 - Keep in touch with CHANGE AGENTS. People who are willing to go off the beaten path... back to being - what is true in our NATURE. Our Nature as Human Beings on this planet... as caretakers... and a brother's keeper.

#5 - Say these ... 4 positive phrases that work over and over again in your mind like a tape recorder whenever you are not doing anything: I love you, I am Sorry, Please Forgive Me, Thank you. :)

There is another aspect of the butterfly that moves us from the realm of metaphor to the realm of science. There is the so-called "butterfly effect" of the new science of complexity. We often hear how the flap of a butterfly's wings can influence weather patterns around the world. Small changes, if properly situated, can cascade and have large scale effects.

In 1969 Margaret Mead said: "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has". She never imagined that barely a decade later her historical analysis would receive empirical support from natural studies in the form of the new science of complexity. - The Butterfly Effect, Nicanor Perlas

Doing all these.. is not easy. It takes courage to.... do what WORKS for everybody. It takes courage to deviate from things that are normal... to going back to our natural state.

I tell you this path... Option #2... is the hardest part.  The easiest part is not to care.. and not participate.. it's also very easy to be evil. For people who stick to evil deeds are the ones who aren't courageous enough to answer the call that their hearts are saying....... but the bravest people I know.. are those people who would FIGHT and STICK TO THE VISION OF THE KIND OF PHILIPPINES WE WANT TO HAVE... and the VALUES that we CARRY as FILIPINOS.

I have high hopes. :) Because, everyday, I meet people who are in the realm of bringing in positive changes, and awesome sustainable solutions to the challenges we have today.
And yes, the old worm cells, will try to eat away.... the imaginal cells... but... let's carry on and keep transmuting everyone... and activate their Imaginal Self....

Carry on. Spread the Love... Give the Love around. :)

Kapayapaan

Happy 76th Hunger Games!! errrm este Happy 76th Araw ng Dabaw!

Our theme for the year is: Kapayapaan.

When I arrived last night from a weeklong trip in Cebu-Bohol, I was excited to see my vibrant city amidst all the lights flickering from above the plane. I can't help but notice they all looked like that cardboard boxes/model houses architects make.

As we were heading home, most of the streets were alive and throngs of people are out partying in the streets. And the usual restaurants who would've been occasionally not that "full" is now suddenly filled with a whole lot of people and cars were just all around. The city has awakened and the party is in full swing.

Here's a list of the schedule: Schedule for 76th Araw ng Davao

Till here!

Enjoy the festivities if you are in town!! :)

Madayaw!!!

Photo Source: Silaab Dabaw

13 days to Liwanag

Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Padyak at Liwanag

Transcripts of Messages from Kuya Jude:

Jan.9: 5:28AM - "Dia na mi karon sa Villasis in a GK site named "Namnama" (Hope). Kahapon pala may nanganak dito, the husband's name is Salvador. And we were received as the 3 magis on bikes. I could not help but notice how providence lead us day by day.  Last sunday we were in Laoag (light) and it's Epiphany Sunday pa - a feast that celebrate Jesus as Light of the world. Whew, its really awe-inspiring. DISGUSTING*!! as Nick would describe it" 

*DISGUSTING - is a MISSION term coined by Nic Perlas as "amazing,stupendous, unbelievable".

Jan 11:
5:37am - Val and I will be staying for another night in QC. Bukas 4am kami magpapatuloy sa Batangas City. Felcon will bike ahead this afternoon. Today we will be meeting with Joey Ayala during breakfast. Lunch with Fr. Pics and in the afternoon with Tony Meloto. We will recalibrate schedule today and upload pictures. 
 
11:54am- Just finished tupi session with Joey Ayala at Tandang Sora, QC. Going to Intramuros to meet Fr. Pics, the biking priest... on commuting mode. Will share pix this afternoon.

Jan. 12: "3:30 pm Text from Jude: left 7am from Joey Ayala's house, Tandang Sora. Fr. Pics guided us from the exit of C5 until Nuvali, Laguna. Here now at Makiling Elem School. Rest 5 minutes. Wish to arrive to Batangas City Port by 7:30pm"

8:30pm: Touchdown Batangas City.

Jan. 13: "We have already finished the whole Luzon (Jan2 treck to Cape Engano Lighthouse. Jan3 Sta. Ana to Aparri. Jan4 Aparri to Sta. Praxedes. Jan5 to Laoag via Pagudpud, Bangui. Jan6 to Vigan. Jan7 to Baguio. Jan8 to Villasis, Pangasinan. Jan9 to QC Circle. We met with excellent bike citizens Papa Denz, TIna and the rest of the members of Folding Bike Pilipinas and the Firefly Brigade. Jan10 Ikot Liwanag, we visited Light Bearers Joey Ayala, Father Picz and Tony Meloto. Jan 11 Tandang Sora to Batangas City. We rode to Caticlan. Today we start our Visayas pilgrimage. As I try to look back, I was amazed at how things evolved, transformed and unfolded. I now see that all these were realized with the help and support of everybody, a Bayanihan in action. I was amazed by how persons, events, things would pop up. Amazed by the level of sincerity, warmth of friendship we receieved. These have energized and made us go on. Nicanor Perlas Movement of Imaginals (MISSION) Firefly Brigade-Philippines We Want Bike Lanes in RP Movement Cycle For Life."

More snippets soon!!

They inspire me and gives me goosebumps as I imagine what they are doing!! Huwaw

Padyak Tungo sa Liwanag 2013

As I post this blog, Kuya Jude, Kuya Falcon(Bayawan, Dumaguete) and Valerie (Baguio) is probably on the way to Batangas City from Manila on their 11th Day of biking for Liwanag of their 24day sojourn!

What's the gist? (Padyak Tungo sa Liwanag 2013)

Padyak tungo sa Liwanag 2013, a bicycle pilgrimage all over the country from Palaui Island, Sta. Ana,Cagayan to Davao City (Jan 2-Jan 29,2013). Its the personal way of carrying the ideals of Liwanag Worldfest 2013 for creativity and sustainability. Please join us as we string beads of light all over the Philippines. 

The plan is for biker friends to meet them along the way, and bike with them till whatever part of the Philippines or bike all the way to Davao!!!

What's amazing is, they will visit various historical sites very important in the Philippine history and also to light candles at lighthouses stationed along the Philippines.

more updates.. of their whereabouts soon!

Here is the itinerary they have: 

Place	Est. Dist (km)	Days Travel	Date
Dumaguete to Manila*		1	30-Dec
Manila-Palaui*		2	31-Dec
Palaui Island to		1	1-Jan
Sta Ana to Aparri	130.00	1	2-Jan
Aparri to Claveria	90.00
Claveria to Laoag City	90.00	1	3-Jan
Laoag City to Vigan City	100.00
Vigan to San Fernando City	140.00	1	4-Jan
San Fernando to Baguio City	75.00	1	5-Jan
Baguio to Dagupan	100.00	0.5	7-Jan
Dagupan to Tarlac City	100.00	0.5
Tarlac City to Manila	120.00	1	8-Jan	Via  Anggat, Bulacan (Enchanted Farm)
Manila to Batangas City	150.00	1	9-Jan
Batangas City to Caticlan	2go leaves at 9pm	arrives at 6am the next day
Caticlan to Culasi	100.00	0.5	10-Jan
Culasi to Sn Jose de Buenavista	120.00	0.5
Sn Jose de Buenavista to Ilo2	100.00	1	11-Jan
Iloilo to Guimaras
McArthur’s Wharf to Tumanda Wharf	45.00
Pulupandan Wharf to Kabankalan	75.00	1	13-Jan
Kabankalan to Mabinay	60.00	0.5
Mabinay to Bayawan	60.00	1	14-Jan
Bayawan to Dumaguete	100.00	2	19-Jan
Dumaguete to Santander
Santander to Cebu City	135.00	1	20-Jan
Cebu to Cagayan			21-Jan
Cagayan to Davao	298.00	3	22-Jan
Davao	150.00	5	26-Jan
	2,502 Km	24 days

Davao City hosts global convergence in 2013

An impressive line-up of world-renowned movers in the different spheres of society will be featured in the upcoming Liwanag World Festival on Creativity and Sustainability happening exactly a month from now. The Festival, taking place from January 29 to February 2, 2013 at the Philippine Women’s College of Davao, builds upon the outstanding achievements and reputation of the first two national Karangalan Conferences held at the Cultural Center of the Philippines in 2005 and 2006. Karangalan highlighted the global and national achievements of Filipinos in many areas of life. More than 5000 people, including visitors from other countries, attended these two conferences.

The Liwanag Festival is now taking this success, giving it a new context and making it relevant to the second decade of the 21st Century—providing groups and individuals a creative space and opportunity to come together and share solutions to societal problems confronting us such as climate change, poverty, conflict, unequal distribution of wealth, lack of access to quality and responsive education, lack of livelihood opportunities, inadequate shelter, poor physiological and psychological health, unsustainable development practices, cultural decline, apathy, cynicism, and more. As part of this process, the proponents decided to locate the Festival in Davao City, being a city that is moving towards sustainability, having great leadership and a good track record (e.g. known for its Gender Development Code, Children Welfare Code, Firecracker Ban, No Smoking Ordinance, our own 911 emergency system, among other trailblazing practices).

Some of the topics and speakers in Liwanag are:

“Global impact and message of the Occupy Wallstreet Movement” Seth Jordan, co-founder and co-initiator of Think Outward and Occupy Wallstreet

“Revolutionary Discoveries in the Science of the Heart and Its Relevance to Creativity and Societal Sustainability” Bruce Cryer, Global Director of Heart Math Health Care, a technique created to help people decrease their stress levels and increase their quality of life.

“The New Story of the Universe and the Future of Humanity” Barbara Max Hubbard, President, Foundation for Conscious Evolution

Alongside these guest speakers are Philippines’ own leaders: Maria Ressa, high profile journalist and CEO of Rappler, will elaborate on The Strategic Importance of Independent Media in Sustainable Societies. For civil society, the powerhouse group of Dr. Alyssa Peleo-Alampay, Geologist, Dr. Laura David, Oceanographer, and Dr. Cora Claudio, Environmental Scientist—members of Ten Outstanding Women in the Nations Service (TOWNS) Team on Climate Change will help participants gain a deeper understanding of Climate Change and its impact on humanity. For the economic sphere, Ms. Gina Lopez, Executive Director of ABS-CBN Foundation, will encourage participants to follow their example in Mobilizing Business to Defend Nature; Mr. Tony Meloto, Founder of GK-Center for Social Innovation will likewise share how they Reinvented Philippine Agriculture through Social Enterprise. For the cultural sphere, Surallah Mayor Romulo Solivio, with Sculptor-Artist Kublai Millan, will share their experience onGovernment and Civil Society partnerships for the Rebirth of Culture.

Most importantly, a multi-stakeholder panel from Bayawan City will present Character First: The Liwanag Anchor of Bayawan City's Journey to Sustainability. Bayawan City, two hours away from Dumaguete,  Negros Oriental, boasts the title of being a “Character City,” a member of the International Association of Character Cities and a pioneer Department of Health certified “Healthy City” in the Philippines. Recently, it was recognized by the Asian Institute of Management city as “one of the Top 10 Best Cities to Live In in the Philippines (Small Cities Category)” under its Competitive Cities Survey 2007.

With this festival, the proponents want to emphasize that creativity and sustainability initiatives are alive, healthy and well, not only in Davao City but also in other parts of the country, and, of course, the world. Aside from the plenary presentations, hundreds of pre-registered as well as spontaneous parallel creative workshops, performances and exhibits will be taking place during the entire week, featuring participating individuals and initiatives with inspiring and innovative solutions to current challenges; local, national and international artists such as Joey Ayala (who also composed and performed the official Liwanag Festival theme song); ritualists from different tribes of Mindanao; Bayang Barrios; the Talaandig Artists of Bukidnon; performing artist-activist Juana Change; Sampsa Pirtola from Europe; Hinuguyaw Cultral Dance Troupe; Kaliwat Theatre Collective; Madayaw Cultural Troupe; Bayanihan Dancers, and other surprise artists.

“Two faces of the Philippines, two faces of the world mirrored in two forms of life. On one side, dense darkness amidst suffering and strivings. But on the distant road ahead are pulsing balls of light, like torches blazing trails of Hope – initiatives of some groups of humans in vigil for the herald of a new tomorrow. Brothers and Sisters, Let us glory on these strivings to change the face of the World.”

-The essence of Liwanag Festival on Sustainability and Creativity, as captured in words by Davao-based Palanca awardee Don Pagusara

Liwanag World Festival is initiated by the Movement of Imaginals for Sustainable Societies through Initiatives, Organizing and Networking (www.imaginalmission.net), supported by the Lifebank Foundation, Inc. a microfinance institution providing financial opportunities for the poor, specifically women. For more details about Liwanag World Festival and how to join, log on to www.liwanagworldfest.net. You may also contact Liwanag Secretariat through email: lwfdavao@gmail.com, landline: +6382.286.726, or visit us at: Door A6 2nd Floor, Lakitan Mall San Pedro St., Davao City, Phils. Look for Lilli Arellano 0918.914.1047, Melma Abasolo 0922.832.3244 or Nick Solana 0918.520.1400. 

What is LIWANAG to you?

One of my visions for our country, the Philippines is coming true!

And I'm getting the first had experience.

I've always dreamed of inviting people I admire and who inspires me, be they authors, inspirational speakers, or simply doing a great job in creating changes and giving solutions to global challenges!

I remember talking about that dream with Ate M. some two years ago, and I never thought... it would go this way! and something grand!

Anyway... me and my Imaginal friends in MISSION are organizing Liwanag World Festival on Creativity and Sustainability this coming January 29 to February 2, 2012. :)

To start the conversations of humanity..... let me ask this question:

"What is Liwanag to you?"

Please enter your full name or screen name :P
Name - Field/Company/Advocacy

We might just include your answer in our Facebook Page: Liwanag WorldFest, Inc.

TRANSITIONS - Eurythmy Tour

If music and words could be seen, what would it be like?

If letters, words, verses, and geometrical forms could be moved, what would it be like?

 
Don't miss this Eurythymy Tour!! 

 

TRANSITIONS

Performed by the Arte Nova Insitut Eurythmy Youth Ensemble and Tanja Baumgartner.

A first time performance in Asia following a recent debut at the Goetheanum in Dornach, Switzerland.

Date : Friday, October 12, 2012
Venue : Davao Convention Center, F. Torres St., Davao City

GALA

Time : 7:00 PM
Ticket Prices : Php400.00
Php200.00

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MATINEE for students*

Time : 3:00 PM
Ticket Prices : Php100.00

*In cooperation with various schools and colleges in Davao City



**Please be at the venue at least 30 minutes before show time.

**FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED

For ticket sales and reservations, please contact :

Maya : 0908 153 5326 (smart) and 0922 893 8370 (sun) 
Lorie : 0917 322 9009 (globe) and 295-3633 (landline)

 

You can also contact me.... because I have some tickets too. 

 

Let us support Tuburan Institute, Inc. Our non-stock, non-profit Steiner-Waldorf inspired school. :) 

Open Letter to Save Davao Shrine Hills

Background of why we need to Save Davao Shrine Hills... please check the website: Save Davao Shrine Hills 

PLEASE SIGN THE ONLINE PETITON: Save Davao Shrine Hills 

July 24, 2012

An open letter to all councilors of the 16^th City Council of Davao City

Dear councilors,

“Do not doubt the power of thoughtful, committed citizens to change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that ever did.” These were the words of cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead in the 1970s. They still reverberate around the globe in places, for instance, where powerful transnational companies wreaking havoc on biodiversity and humanity are being successfully opposed by a handful of determined individuals. Nothing is impossible because everywhere, government, business, and civil society are working together to create a better world. Just look at the wonderful success stories of green cities like Portland (America), Curritiba (Brazil), Malmo (Sweden), Barcelona (Spain), Melbourn (Australia), Bogota (Colombia), Copenhagen (Denmark), Vancouver (Canada), and Reykjavic (Iceland)!

In Davao City, it’s been 6 years since the dynamic team of Barangay Maa Federation of Homeowner Associations started going to the Sangguniang Panglungsod to ask councilors to Save Davao Shrine Hills. Today the campaign has evolved into saving Davao Shrine Hills by turning it into a nature park. We from the global Movement of Imaginals for Sustainable Societies through Initiatives, Organizing, and Networking (MISSION) fully support this wonderful turn of events.

More than 8,000 signatures have been gathered from Davaoenos who want to turn Davao Shrine Hills into a nature park. More support is pouring in. Add to this the political will of Davao City councilors who banned smoking in public places, banned plastic bags in the market and malls, created a bicycle lane ordinance, stopped aerial spraying in banana plantations, and numerous other LGU projects big and small. The spotlight is now on the campaign to turn Davao Shrine Hills into a nature park and the political will of the 24 councilors to stand firm and be united to see it brought to fruition despite all the money already poured in by developers to build subdivisions on Davao Shrine Hills. Despite landowners there wanting to build houses on the dangerous slopes or sell their plots of land!

The Environmental Watch Committee’s beautiful comprehensive powerpoint last July 23, 2012 says it all: there are too many advantages of creating a vast nature park in the middle of Davao City! What are we waiting for? Our children today know far too much about malls, about television shows, and about computer games. Our children today stay at home too much and are far too clean, too careful, too timid, too afraid to try new things, to get dirty, to explore new relationships with other children who look different from them, who speak a different language, and who think and behave differently. A nature park in Davao City will make a big difference in children’s lives for sure. Political will.

Just imagine a nature park in the city – with indigenous trees, flowers, birds, and insects – that doesn’t forbid children to climb and explore, to crawl and examine, to walk and lie down on the grass, to be quiet and mull over the mystery of the sky, to close their eyes and listen to birdsong, to play hide and seek and tag and patintero with all their might, to laugh out loud till it hurts, to shriek in surprise again and again and again, to unabashedly shout for joy! Children need a nature park in the city where they can go on picnics and read without their thoughts being drowned out by loud music over a PA system. Children need a nature park in the city to go bird watching and bike around, and gather under the trees, between the flowers, surrounded by butterflies to talk about their purpose for existing. Political will.

The timing is perfect to turn Davao Shrine Hills into a nature park. This January 29 – February 2, 2013 there will be a Liwanag World Festival on Sustainability and Creativity right here in Davao City that will gather the best of the world’s most sustainable initiatives in governance, in education, in science, in business, and so on. Thousands of Filipinos and visitors from abroad will meet in Davao City to be inspired by each other’s sustainable initiatives whose flames they’ll bring back to their own communities and light up the Philippines and the world. Wouldn’t it be fantastic if the Liwanag World Festival on Sustainability and Creativity will be held in a city that is striving to be a sustainable city in the truest sense of the word ?

Respectfully yours,

Maya Vandenbroeck

Kate Estember

Tina Suelto

Darlene Suelto

Leo Avila

Melma Abasolo

Gina Cembrano

Monica Ayala

Arjun Marapon

Ellen Trazo

Art Suelto

Neng Suelto

Paolo Suelto

Rhon delos Santos

July oh July

This July we will be bringing in 3 kinds of Workshops for you! :)

There's this July 9-11, 2012: Biodynamic Healing Workshop.  ->

For more info: Biodynamic Healing Workshop Event Page

Biodynamic Healing Workshop are for people who are into healing, preferably who got experience with different kind of alternative healing modality. :)

Also there's a one-on-one session, which would last for 45minutes, if you want a healing yourself on July 12-13, 2012.

July 14-15, 2012 -   LIWANAG COURAGE WORKSHOP.

 I really suggest you guys near Davao City, do join this one...... specially if you have dreams in creating a better Philippines. You will be meeting individuals who are committed to CREATE the VISION of a better Philippines. It's also a prelude for a World Festival we will be creating about creativity and sustainability, which we will formally launch this August! :) So yeah.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." - Margaret Mead.

July 16, 2012 - Sustainable Initiatives Mapping Workshop

The goal of this workshop is to identify and map out the sustainable initiatives in Davao City. To map out the points of light and it will be a starting point. :) 

In case you are joining just confirm on our event pages. :) or message me: + 63 9177054599

See you there!!

P.S. You can check our website: Movement of Imaginals

Tungo sa Liwanag,

TinaEL

Biography Workshop in Davao

 

Dearest Family and Friends,

To those who will be in Davao City on April 2 - April 3, 2012.... I'm inviting you to join us in a 2 day Life Review Retreat.... (it's a bummer that it's a weekday... but so far we got confirmations who will be there despite work.... most of them taking leaves or just plain absent... for those who just graduated... it's the perfect time!) Woohoo!

I'm excited since I will be taking the workshop for the first time. This will ground me for the World Festival we plan to create by year 2013! (and we are planning as we speak). 

We all know what we want, what we don't want, our irks and quirks..... but do we really know what we are meant to DO?

What is the Workshop about?

To become more conscious of our purpose, to come very close and reach our highest possibilities.

What's the process?

Through a guided methodological reflection on our life, we can awaken to our deepest striving. You will be guided to uncover the deep patterns in your life to help awaken the deepest intentions that you have been carrying with you. The way your life, with all its struggles and achievements, has unfolded through time contains the key to understanding your past and provides an important foundation for recognizing your life task. When you discover this, you will unlock incredible new life horizons that can be of tremendous benefit to yourself, as well as to others and to your world.

So yeah.... if you are joining...

WELL..... SEE YOU THIS MONDAY!!!!

With this I leave you with something that Mitch Albom said: 

“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”

Save Belo Monte!

I found this over Tumblr. I feel the Chief's heartache because I feel the same way when the government officials of Davao City approved the Aboitiz coal plant here in Davao. It is so sad. :(



The chief Raoni cries when he learns that brazilian president Dilma released the beginning of construction of the hydroelectric plant of Belo Monte, even after tens of thousands of letters and emails addressed to her and which were ignored as the more than 600 000 signatures. That is, the death sentence of the peoples of Great Bend of the Xingu river is enacted. Belo Monte will inundate at least 400,000 hectares of forest, an area bigger than the Panama Canal, thus expelling 40,000 indigenous and local populations and destroying habitat valuable for many species - all to produce electricity at a high social, economic and environmental cost, which could easily be generated with greater investments in energy efficiency.

It was brought to my attention that there is a petition we all can sign to help support these indigenous people and the Amazon. Please take a second to check it out below or comparable petitions that are available. Thank you.

http://amazonwatch.org/take-action/stop-the-belo-monte-monster-dam

What's the Rave?

Hulloh! How is everybody doing?

I've noticed that it seems like I am making a career out of posting a blogpost once a month!

My days are sometimes swarmed with activities that sometimes I just wanna head off the beach and go enjoy the waves while reading a book. 

Last weekend, I attended the District Assembly of Rotaractors and Interactors here in Davao for District 3860. It went well. It's great that they invited Ms. Joji Ilagan Bian to be the guest speaker which proved to be very inspiring among students which composed a majority of the audience.

The recently concluded pre-Kadayawan event "Cycle For Life" and the "Dream Davao" exhibit at People's Park went well. Although with so little time to plan a week-long event we fell short of our expectations. Meaning there were more "something could've worked better" ideas than what we did. But, despite the many "firsts" and recent "learnings", one thing we gained at the event was having the bond. of just having known each other for a month to come together for a specific purpose of calling various individuals and organizations who wants to make Davao better. oh di ba? diretso field. 

Photo: Sorry don't know who took this picture. Pls. contact me lang if this is yours and ill place the credit. thanks.

For RACMPD (Rotaract Club of Munting Pag-Asa Davao), we also had our first ever fundraising bazaar during Kadayawan. We were selling baked goodies and all proceeds will go to our club and mostly to support Kythe Foundation*.

But, Tina, you might ask... all work and no play? Of course not!

In between the busy-ness of many "for the world" events..... I managed to meet up with my College Buds and High School Chums....in between the events I am in (i invite them!) and also having separate get-togethers...

one during the birthday of my godson to which i am the fairy godmama! HAHAHA. and one of our friend is pregggy!!! another godson in the making. Vavavroooom!!

also our high school chum meet-up was simply that.... get together to talk about what's up with our own lives...

How about family??? Sometimes I managed to stay at home one day after the event... and sometimes i'd drag my brother and sister to help me out in the booth which they are supporting me with....and i'd help out with dad and mom with their recent garden... which i will post pictures of soon... :)


it's September.... and more life-changing events which i will impart soon!


*Kythe Foundation - foundation for cancer patient kids.

With so much love,

Tina


P.S. HAPPPYYYY BIRTHDAY To my beloved Aunt... Aunt Tita!!!!!!!LOVE YOU!!!! She reads my blog.... most of the time. :) 

Cycle For Life Invitation Letter & Program Schedule

Dearest Friends, Brothers and Sisters,

For ten years now the Davao “Flight of the Eagles” team has been gathering cyclists young and old alike from all walks of life to bike for a cause. This year’s theme, “Cycle for Life” attempts to gather all individuals and groups concerned with environment, education, and sustainable lifestyles with the goal of unleashing a concerted movement for a holistic approach to achieving a sustainable Davao City.

The Cycle for Life activity embodies and symbolizes how we, Davaoweños, are currently on an insightful infinite journey . . a trip that MUST take into serious consideration our City (amidst its existing environmental conditions),which provides livelihood and sustenance to our families, our home. The activity endeavors to achieve the convergence of like-minded individuals and groups to act collectively as we together learn, unlearn and reDISCOVER the myriad ways we can make our City a place other people would aspire or dream to live in.

On this journey, CYCLE FOR LIFE comes alive as the Davao Flight of the Eagles, in collaboration with the MISSION, embark on this trip as we long for and about life, and decide to weave shared dreams TOGETHER .

At this time of KADAYAWAN, a time of bountiful harvest CYCLE FOR LIFE comes alive in a spirit of solidarity as MISSION Davao together with the FLIGHT of the EAGLES join forces for the common goal of instituting positive changes thru mutual support in initiatives for the greening of Davao. With Flight of the Eagles for Bike lanes, MISSION Davao raises conciousness and activates groups and individuals to act concertedly, courageously for concrete positive changes in Davao. This synergistic play of energy projects to enflame other cities to aim for sustainability and environmental soundness with this attempt to concoct a holistic Bayanihan spirit from diverse sectors. Support through funds from like-minded sectors and individuals shall aid the MISSION Davao’s continuing education programs necessary to increase membership and equip them with trainings for competent leadership in societal initiatives such as this. Your valuable support helps us help others make a difference.

SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

*MISSION BOOTH * DREAM DAVAO --

CYCLE FOR LIFE

presents current advocacies on

ENVIRONMENT,

EDUCATION & S

SUSTAINABLE WELLNESS LIFESTYLES

●OPENS● AUGUST 8-14, 2011

3:00 - 10 p.m.

PEOPLES PARK, DAVAO CITY

● DAILY PROGRAM EXCITING ACTIVITIES!!!!

bike clinics, film shows, music, poetry

story telling, atbp

3-5pm - BOOTH EXHIBIT Tour

6-9pm - Film Viewing & Special Speaking Events

*10th FLIGHT OF THE EAGLES * -- CYCLE FOR LIFE

DATE --------------- AUGUST 14, 2010

TIME --------------- 6:00 a.m. On-site Registration & Assembly)

---------------------- 7:30 Flight Take-off

VENUE -------------- Peoples Park, Davao City

●ROUTE●

FAMILY RIDE 15 k (NEW!! Davao City poblacion proper only )

HARD CORE RIDE 50 K

COMPETITORS 4.7K

●REGISTRATION●

Php 250 -------- T-shirt + lunch + drink + raffle ticket

Php 50*------- raffle ticket

●PRE-REGISTRATION●

at MISSION BOOTH

AUGUST 8-13, 2011

3:00 pm to 10 pm

*tokens will be donated to an Environmental cause which is adopting a land with trees.

SOURCE: Letter was made by Kate Estember, Maya Vandenbroek, Ayyi Gardiola and Monica Ayala.

Please support the event by gracing the event and inviting your friends over to see the exhibit and attend the scheduled activities.

Let's make our DREAM DAVAO HAPPEN.......

Let us all BE ONE in this!!!

With so very much LOVE,

Tina Suelto / Liberty :)

FLEX Orientation

6 months ago I took FLEX (Foundations of Leadership Excellence).

FLEX is a two-day workshop where you can learn about the fundamental principles of leadership, success and peak performance. Our goal is to bring out the leader in you: your empowered Self that is responsible for the choices you make, and is committed to personal growth as well as the growth of those around you. FLEX will heighten your awareness of the negative belief systems that hinder you from actualizing your highest possibilities, and provide you with options, tools and techniques to shift those paradigms. When this shift occurs, ordinary people begin producing extraordinary results.

This training allowed me to be more forgiving about other people, to understand myself and also understand others... know where they may be coming from... and also thinking out of the box where all the answers lie!

Since then, I have embarked on a journey with "a world that works with no one left out".

Now, I am inviting you to this journey.... with a loving community....

From what I heard.. one of Manny Pacquiao's secret to success revealed at one of the interviews aside from his unwavering faith and humility was that he surrounds himself with positive people.

Here is your chance to build a community of positive people with dreams for Philippines and the future..... in whatever arena you may be.....

This is a video my batchmates of LEAP 48 POSIBLE + made inviting you of our upcoming workshop this May 21-22.....




Save the dates!

FREE ORIENTATION

on MAY 11 and MAY 18. 7pm.
OCCI 6thFloor, Emerald Building, Ortigas Jr. Road.

Just say, with love... Kristina Suelto invited you to join a life-changing workshop. :)

Here in Davao.. we are still coming up with a plan whether we would have an orientation or not.

But our FLEX schedule in Davao would be on May 21-22, 2011.

So... see you there and the grander version of you!!!

You can share this video to someone who needs it.... and holla at me over at Facebook or drop an email that you are joining the free orientation and have you listed.

Have a wonderful week!!! :)

Eco City?

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I have been thinking long and hard before having this article made. One, I am not an investor and it such a shame to talk about these things and feeling quite "powerless" because I haven't made investments for the city - YET. (I need to make large amount of moolahs for that which I plan "eco" so nothing can stop me.) Two, I am not on the streets protesting about the proposed coal power plant, nor have I tried "running for a cause". I did sign for a petition letter once for the "Save the Timugan River" but that is not enough....

To talk about these things I would probably come out as a clanging cymbal. But, it's bothering me. I love Davao City so much... that even though I admired the developments hanging around the corner I have often grieved for the prices of urbanization we have to pay.

Yes, I have enjoyed technology... and yes I have contributed to the carbon footprint. I have always felt that going green is quite hard to come around specially if not everybody shares the same passion you do. But, I have been influencing my family bit by bit, because it sure takes some time to change habits. I have tried to influence people by giving them copies of 11th Hour a documentary with Leonardo di Caprio in it which is better than Al Gore's. I have supported in my own way, not grandiose (promoting them..bridging like minded individuals) various people in the environment fields: Councilor Leo Avila, Kuya JoeGreen and Loud Plastics Creation by Maej (i have yet to buy some of her green pieces.. saving up for it. hehe. ).

Last April 7, 2011 I read some articles online that Mayor Sara Duterte wanted to venture on eco-tourism and have our beloved Davao City dubbed as "eco city". I was enthused. Huwaw! Being Eco is just around the corner. But, with the recent proposal of Aboitiz to have a coal-fired power plant which they market as "clean"... I don't think the stand is consistent with the tag "eco city" anymore.

I have attended a talk with their VP in one of the meetings I joined... but because I was "late"... I never mentioned my stand on my blog. All I got was their comparison between solar, wind, wave sources with the coal plant. They mentioned to everybody that we are running out of "power" and creating wind, solar, wave powered plants would take a long time compared to the coal which is easy to make and thus would provide solution for the impending power shortage.

But, I saw online that coal is much more expensive because of it's by product. And that there is never a "clean coal".

Clean or not my heart feels coal shouldn't be here. I do hope our country will go even more "greener". Meanwhile... i'll just do things in my own little way. And continue sharing the movie 11th Hour... reduce my carbon footprint in every possible way...

the 2011 Forecast of Doreen Virtue is really coming to fruition..... Lightworkers.... who are close to the government I implore you to take one bold step to make it done.....

Note: While I was making this article there were no statements made that the coal powered plant would be in Davao City. But, I heard it has a second option which is already approved and that is Sta. Cruz.


Image Source: RentalsBlog

K10 and KTina

Finally, I joined the Rotaract of Munting Pag-Asa Davao yesterday. I've been mulling over it the past few months from the impending invitation by my beloved friend Ate Jireh. She has been a huge influence when it comes to helping people. And I get ideas by what she does. :) Thanks for the pleasant welcome guys! I appreciate it. /me is very happy to work with y'all. Service to others. Eee--yeahh!

I know helping people usually comes spontaneously and by joining groups, maybe it won't be that at all. But, i was listening to Les Brown and he was saying about getting involved in communities that would help people. And connecting with people with the same agendas in mind. Of course, I said to myself: "I won't lose my "random acts of kindness" activity. Those in the moment things I constantly engage myself into, specially if I am in a loving mood."

And it was quite fitting that Rochelle and I was inducted yesterday, in time for the Kadayawan Celebration. Kadayawan is a special event for Davao and for me. I don't know I just feel excited whenever the festivity is drawing near. The major streets would be oozing with exotic fruits (durian, jackfruit, rambutan, lansones, mangosteen) and lots of freebies and discounts. But, more than that... the air is filled with music inspired by the natives that gives you this upbeat feeling.

Back to the the meeting, it was festive and was pretty much Kadayawan inspired. :)

The highlight of the meeting was the "Ikebana" demonstration by Lady Veronica Tirol.

and it deserves a post.. all on its own. I'll recount the basic Ikebana demonstration soon. :)

There's so many things I want to share... i'll share it to you soon.
K10

Kadayawan 2010, is nicknamed K10 this year. Aside from 10 symbolizing the year 2010, it also represents the 10 distinguished tribes of Davao City and it is also the 10 keys of why Kadayawan is open for celebration for the year 2010.

1. HARMONY IN DIVERSITY

2. STRONG GOVERNANCE

3. COMMUNITY SUPPORT

4. PEACE AND SECURITY

5. SUSTAINED ABUNDANCE

6. GENDER SENSITIVE

7. DYNAMIC GEOGRAPHY

8. HEALTH AND WELLNESS

9. EMERGENCY READY

10. OPTIMIZED RESOURCES, MAXIMUM VALUE

for the full article: K10.

Anyway.. here's the list of schedules for Kadayawan 2010:


MAJOR:

DAYAW: KADAYAWAN OPENING RITES

Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Rizal Park

HIYAS SA KADAYAWAN: THE FESTIVAL GEM

Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Davao City Recreational Center (formerly Almendras Gym)

INDAK-INDAK SA KADALANAN

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : 7 am Street Dancing at CM Recto, San Pedro, Pelayo, Bonifacio, Ponciano, Roxas Avenue & 3 PM Showdown

Philippine Military Academy

Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Tionko Field

Fun Run Kasaganahan at Kaunlaran

Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Rizal Park

PASASALAMAT: THANKSGIVING MASS

Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : San Pedro Cathedral

PAMULAK: FLORAL FLOAT PARADE

Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22

AGRI-TRADE FAIR

Date Start : 2010-08-01
Date End : 2010-08-31
Venue : SM City Davao Future Development Site

Kadayawan Festival Run

Date Start : 2010-08-08
Date End : 2010-08-08
Venue : Roxas Ave.

HULAGWAY: FACES AND PLACES: DAVAO

Date Start : 2010-08-11
Date End : 2010-09-11
Venue : Museo Dabawenyo

Kadayawan Open Bowling Tournament

Date Start : 2010-08-12
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Fairlanes Bowling Center

1st Mayor Inday Sara Duterte All - Women Aero Marathon

Date Start : 2010-08-14
Date End : 2010-08-14
Venue : NCCC Mall Activity Area

Katingalahang Kalingawan sa Kadayawan

Date Start : 2010-08-14
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : Davao City National High School

The Best of Sayaw Mindanaw Showcase

Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Event Center

Jollibee Family Fun Run

Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : NCCC Mall Car Park

Photo Gallery of Davao City Prominent Icons

Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-21

Opening of Kadayawan Activities at SM City Davao

Date Start : 2010-08-15
Date End : 2010-08-15
Venue : SM CityEvent Center

Panagtagbo Cultural Performance Showcase

Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-19
Venue : Gaisano Mall of Davao

PANAGTAGBO: MULTI-CULTURAL PERFORMANCES

Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Peoples Park and NCCC Mall

KADAYAWAN TABO: MAG-NEGOSYO ‘TA DAY FAIR TRADE

Date Start : 2010-08-16
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Sanguniang Panlungsod Lobby & NCCC Mall (open on mall hours)

Henna & Body Painting Contest and Big Bike & Car Show Exhibit

Date Start : 2010-08-18
Date End : 2010-08-18
Venue : WiSons Shopping Mall, Anda St.

Apo View Cultural Presentation & Fire Dancing

Date Start : 2010-08-18
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Apo View Hotel

PhilExport XI Forum

Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Central Bank

Blood Kompak 2010 Mixed Martial Art Competition

Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue :

14th Mindanao Trade Expo

Date Start : 2010-08-19
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Central Bank

NCCC Mall Late Night Sale

Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : NCCC Mall

Deca Cup Wakeboarding and WakeSkating Competition

Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : Deca Wakeboard Park, Brgy. Tacunan

Kadayawan Fashion Show

Date Start : 2010-08-20
Date End : 2010-08-20
Venue : NCCC Mall Activity Center

ABS-CBN Kapamilya Caravan

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Gaisano Mall of Davao

Party Pilipinas

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Event Center

Urban Missions Airsoft Tournament

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : SM City Davao Future Development Site

Concert with a Cause: A Night with Rico & Jenine

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Lantawan Hall, Royal Mandaya Hotel

Coca - Cola Concert featuring Sponge Cola and Sugar Free

Date Start : 2010-08-21
Date End : 2010-08-21
Venue : Rizal Park

Kadayawan Motocross

Date Start : 2010-08-22
Date End : 2010-08-22
Venue : Davao Crocodile Park


whoah! I never expected the list of events would be this long! i did not even post everything. i just posted those events i'm interested.

so, you see... we have fun filled events depending on your taste: from fashion to music, from star-filled events to mingling with the locals, sports (wakeboarding, motocross, mixed martial arts) to a whole lot more. AND Yeah... don't forget the cheap food and discounts! Haha.

to Dabawenyos and the tourists.. enjoy!!!

Photos Courtesy of Bom Aportadera(President).