News for the day
Source: Manila Bulletin Online
Need to relocate squatters stressed
The complete relocation of informal settlers on the banks of waterways in the metropolis remains one of the most vital steps to prevent heavy flooding like what happened over the weekend.
Online voters put Miss RP in top 15
Four beauties from Asia, including the Philippines, one from Scandinavia and 10 from Latin America emerged as crowd favorites to win the Miss Universe 2009 beauty pageant.
S. Korea holds state funeral for Kim Dae-jung
South Korea held a state funeral for ex-President Kim Dae-jung, a longtime defender of democracy and advocate of reconciliation.
Jamby’s kin dies in Camarines tilt
A business executive and cousin of Senator Ma. Ana Consuelo “Jamby” Madrigal died while competing in the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines.
Bro. Mike says odds of running now down
El Shaddai spiritual leader Mariano “Bro. Mike “Velarde remained non-committal about his supposed political plans during the charismatic group’s 25th anniversary celebration.
Don’t lean on good names of your parents, Malacañang urges Noynoy
Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III should create his own identity and prove his mettle if he is sincere and determined to become president of the country.
Prov'l buses urged to identify origin
A Quezon City councilor proposed an ordinance requiring provincial buses, cargo trucks and delivery vans whose terminals are located in the locality to prominently display the word “Quezon City’’ in their windshields.
Manila project wins award in Denmark
Soroptimist International Manila Tourist Belt’s project on anti-human trafficking has been selected as the Winner for the SI Best Practices Award during the recent SI Board meeting in Denmark.
Mt. Mayon remains restive
Restive Mayon Volcano has recorded an increase in sulfur dioxide emission but this is no cause for alarm.
Marikina police patrol cars boast of GPS use
The Marikina City police have equipped its patrol cars with Global Positioning System tracking devices.
2 Korean ships will arrive on Monday
Two Korean Navy vessels will arrive in Manila Monday for a four-day goodwill visit.
BI forms committee to monitor foreigners’ compliance with law
The Bureau of Immigration recently formed a committee that will monitor their compliance with the conditions and requirements for acquiring visas for froeign businessmen or expatriates.
Gospel for the day
Source: The Daily Gospel Online
Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint John 1:45-51.
Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth." But Nathanael said to him, "Can anything good come from Nazareth?" Philip said to him, "Come and see." Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, "Here is a true Israelite. There is no duplicity in him." Nathanael said to him, "How do you know me?" Jesus answered and said to him, "Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree." Nathanael answered him, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God; you are the King of Israel." Jesus answered and said to him, "Do you believe because I told you that I saw you under the fig tree? You will see greater things than this." And he said to him, "Amen, amen, I say to you, you will see the sky opened and the angels of God ascending and descending on the Son of Man."
Word for the day
Source: Merriam Webster Online
qua • \KWAH\ • preposition
: in the capacity or character of : as
Example Sentence:
The school gym qua dance floor was where Oscar and Nanette fell in love.
Did you know?
Which way? Who? No, we’re not paraphrasing lines from the old Abbott and Costello routine "Who’s on First?"; we’re referring to the etymology of "qua," a term that comes to us from Latin. It can be translated as "which way" or "as," and it is a derivative of the Latin "qui," meaning "who." "Qua" has been serving English in the capacity of a preposition since the 17th century. It’s a learned but handy little word that led one 20th-century usage writer to comment: "Qua is sometimes thought affected or pretentious, but it does convey meaning economically."
Your money’s worth today
Source: XE.com
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Teaching for the day
Source: LCI Marketing, SM Supermalls
F A M I L Y
I ran into a stranger as he passed by, "Oh excuse me please" was my reply.
He said, "Please excuse me too; I wasn't watching for you."
We were very polite, this stranger and I. We went on our way and we said goodbye.
But at home a different story is told, How we treat our loved ones, young and old.
Later that day, cooking the evening meal, My son stood beside me very still.
When I turned, I nearly knocked him down. "Move out of the way," I said with a frown.
He walked away, his little heart broken. I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.
While I lay awake in bed, God's still small voice came to me and said,
"While dealing with a stranger, common courtesy you use, but the family you love, you seem to abuse.
Go and look on the kitchen floor, You'll find some flowers there by the door.
Those are the flowers he brought for you. He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.
He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise, you never saw the tears that filled his little eyes."
By this time, I felt very small, And now my tears began to fall.
I quietly went and knelt by his bed; "Wake up, little one, wake up," I said.
"Are these the flowers you picked for me?" He smiled, "I found 'em, out by the tree.
I picked 'em because they're pretty like you. I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue."
I said, "Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today; I shouldn't have yelled at you that way."
He said, "Oh, Mom, that's okay. I love you anyway." I said, "Son, I love you too,
and I do like the flowers, especially the blue."
Are you aware that if we die tomorrow, the company that we are working for could easily replace us in
a matter of days. But the family we left behind will feel the loss for the rest of their lives.
And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more into work than into our own family,
an unwise investment indeed, don't you think?
So what is behind the story?
Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU
Joke for the day
Source: Art’s Funbox
Vocabulary ng modern bulakbols
ALLOWANCE - force that motivates you to go to school
BONUS - the key to pass the exam
ID - alternative ruler to draw a straight line
STUDYiNG - causes sleepiness faster than a sleeping pill
UNIFORM - where you wipe your hands after going to cr
TOMORROW - deadline
CLINIC - home of best actors and actresses
BREAK - most enjoyable subject
BALLPEN - device used to draw something on the desk
NERDS - bestfriends during exam
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