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.
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.
GP is an old blogger-friend who’s been writing mostly about World War II. You should visit his blog if you want to learn more about common soldier stuff during the great war. Here, he gives us a different side of the soldier, especially the old fun-loving, irreverent vets.
Taiwan will always occupy a special place in my heart. Its majestic monuments; its amazing balance of tradition and modernization; its green, lush forests and ever-clean environment; its friendly and helpful people. Taiwan, we’re truly glad to have visited you!!! Taiwannabe be with you indeed; as our airline of choice for this trip – Cebu Pacific – proclaims. And I shall always be grateful for the friendship and camaraderie that my old friend, Chao Yung, gifted me. Hope you can come visit us in the Philippines soon, mistah!
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