to live, to love, to learn, to leave a legacy… and to laugh along the way
For those of you who haven’t seen the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial, it is the largest American military cemetery outside of continental USA. Within its 152-acres of well-maintained and properly manicured rolling terrain, a total of 16,859 dead servicemen are buried, while the memorial walls read 36,286 more missing in action. It is a must-see for history lovers, particularly those who have special personal interest in World War II.
It has been 10 years since the big tragedy hit the Visayan islands. But with patience, with collaboration and with prayers, we were able to persevere. Life has moved on. We have – as we must – move on. The families – and the children – will remember, and they will pay the charitable act forward. Such is humanity. In times of extreme pain and misery, people will come together to help.
From the deadly power of the sea, a new dreaded word would emerge: storm surge. It was the storm surge that would cause so much death and destruction in Tacloban and its neighboring towns. The destruction caused by a rampaging storm surge was a sight to behold.
November 7, 2013. Ten years ago today, Super Typhoon Yolanda (aka Haiyan) lashed out at the Philippines so violently like a woman scorned. Super Typhoon
If you want your patient to get well but he refuses to take the bitter pill, patawanin mo. Pagbukas ng bibig niya isubo mo ang gamot sa kanya.” Thus did Mr. Shooli satirize today’s Filipino.
Jun Urbano Jr, aka Mr Shooli, is an irreverent, yet deep thinking and socially-conscious comedian whose unique ideas and stories are not just creative and full of laughter, they are always enlightening and thought-provoking as well. He was recently bestowed the prestigious UP Gawad Plaridel Award for his outstanding work as a media practitioner, particularly in producing witty, yet powerful messages with the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
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