“Winning the war” is not what counts most. What is more important is “Winning the peace”. Winning the war has only 1 winner, while in winning the peace, it is the entire humanity that collectively takes the win.
Category: Advocacies
When Fathers Bury Their Sons
They were graduates of PMA. They were young lieutenants. They were sons of distinguished general-officers. Yet they chose to take the difficult path, and joined the Scout Rangers.
A Salute to My Alma Mater, the PMA
So much to be thankful for, most especially for inculcating the virtues of Courage, Integrity and Loyalty, values that have guided me in navigating life’s challenges with grace; principles that have helped me contribute in my own small way to the creation of a more just, honorable and harmonious world.
Sometimes It is Better to be Kind Than Right
Sometimes, in wanting to show that one is right, we lose sight of the importance of kindness. While winning an argument can give us a sense of validation and satisfaction, it may come at the cost of damaging relationships and causing pain to others.
Does It Walk Like a Duck?
22,000 Palestinians dead. Mostly innocent civilians. Mostly children. Forced migration, displacement, starvation, and no clean drinking water. The destruction of homes and hospitals. This is not just saddening, it is disgusting.
Goodbye, ‘23; Hello, ‘24!
My heart goes to far-off lands: to Gaza, to Ukraine, and to other areas where hate, oppression and injustice continue to prevail. While we are lucky to enjoy abundance and tranquility in our neck of the woods, there are brothers and sisters in these distant frontiers whose pain we must reflect on.
Color My World 