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A quick Update

2011-07-18T09:21:00.001+08:00

I know this blog has been dormant for a looong time. But since it still receive visitors, thus, this quick update to let them know where to go. The new home of this blog, in case you are not aware yet, is www.sesantos.com.ph This is home to the bloggers personal reflections and lessons in life. The blogger also spearheaded a cyber wellness advocacy in the Philippines and started Web Safety

Adopt A Family This Christmas

2007-12-16T11:25:00.000+08:00

Update (12/25/07): Please check pictures here Update (12/23/07): Please check field report here. We had a great time Update (12/22.07): A lawyer donated $ 7.00A manager donated 2 movie passes worth $ 4.75 Update (12/15/07): A Human Resource Manager donated $10.00 via PayPalThis Christmas season, my division (Human Resources) decided to forgo our plan to have Christmas dinner and use our

Add Value!

2007-11-15T07:40:00.000+08:00

Being a netizen, we can find lot’s of stuffs in the net, both junk and quality sites. But more often than not, junk sites are more visible and agressiveI find it amusing that groups and some individuals will make the extra effort to make their advocacy and products known by any means, even at the inconvenience of others. And spammers has been extra active these daysI think it’s also about time to

Beyond Planning: eProductivity

2007-10-24T09:26:00.000+08:00

On November 24; 26-29, 2007, one of the gurus on Productivity, Eric Mack, will be in Manila for a series of lecture on eProductivity. Different Tracks will be available to suite the needs of different audiences, i.e. students, employees, managers and executives. This event was brought to you by Dr. David Sumrall of Cathedral Of Praise and its entrepreneurs ministry, Kasaganaan Fellowship. If you

The 1st HR Philippines National Convention

2007-09-09T19:39:00.000+08:00

These are two video clips of the 1st HR Philippines National Convention where I am one of the resource person. The first is my session, and the second is the awarding of tokens. You can read the blog here

How to lose your job

2007-05-13T00:09:00.000+08:00

This is the 4th installment to my blog series "How To Lose Your Job". The intention of this series is to guide entrepreneurs how to weed their organization of the "pasaways" the proper way, and at the same time educate employees of their rights and the parameters governing security of tenure and due process of law. Either way, this shall add value to readers. On this issue, focus is on the "

Do You Have An A-List Blog?

2007-05-04T03:46:00.000+08:00

Ohh OK, so the new Sonnie’s Porch is a B-List Blog? Indeed, blogging has become a tool not only to express oneself but has evolved to be an industry of itself. Using Technorati as a launching pad, a lot of measuring tools has been formulated to give your blog the bragging rights. As long as you will not take this too seriously and trade your life with it, these tools can be fun. One such

See You In My New Home

2007-03-27T22:31:00.000+08:00

This site is my first blog but I am now in blogging and podcasting in my new home at http://sesantos.com.phSee you there

Whoa!

2006-10-17T11:42:00.000+08:00

Simple things in life can make us happy. Appreciation from people also encourage-- replenish our strength and motivate us to press ahead.This one made my day:Manila Bulletin >> Technews>> Blog O RamaThanks to Annalyn S. Jusay

Blogs that add value

2006-10-10T08:37:00.000+08:00

I came to know these stats from the presentation of noime in the 1st blogcon and thru the blog posting of Angelo. 55% of bloggers are <>20% of bloggers are between 20 to 29 years old71% are male84% are single97% have their own computers at home Though I’m into blogging for not so long, I’ve came across different blogs– Blogs for social networking– those that share personal matters. Most of these

Be the best blogger!

2006-10-07T21:39:00.000+08:00

Google just made an update of its page ranking.My month old personal domain from 0, now has a page ranking of 3.This blog's ranking changed from 4, now has a page ranking of 3.Have fun! Check your blogs' page ranking here: Below is an excerpt of an article from techrepublic which I think is worth sharing. If you are reading this, I bet you love blogging. Blog with all your heart and be known--

Be the best blogger!

2006-10-07T21:23:00.000+08:00

Google just made an update of its page ranking.My month old personal domain from 0, now has a page ranking of 3.This blog from 3, now has a page ranking of 4.Have fun! Check your blogs' page ranking here: Below is an excerpt of an article from techrepublic which I think is worth sharing. If you are reading this, I bet you love blogging. Blog with all your heart and be known-- eventually, your

de-Stressing activities, myWay...

2006-09-10T23:57:00.000+08:00

I've been into a some stressful situations lately-- due to office politics, oracle set-up and day to day demands of my work. Indeed, the article about work-life balance kept my sanity.Aside from my normal way to de-stress, I've been diverting negative energy tweaking with my web page. If you have visited it lately, you may have noticed a frequent change of theme. For several times, I have to

War is Stupid, But

2006-08-06T23:04:00.000+08:00

The Oracle Training that I attended the whole of last week turned my brains up-side down-- I think I have to go back to the materials and re-do all the exercises to have a better understanding of the logic... whewww!To restore my sanity, the breaks in between sessions became my opportunity to surf and blog. Have watched closely the events in the middle east, not because am a war freak, but if we

The Beauty Of My Country

2006-08-03T22:13:00.000+08:00

Beauty and Nationalism in one! Appreciating your country is made easy. Thanks to the creative juices of Nathaniel Salang. You can check his other works here or here. click picture to enlarge The picture above is a copyrighted material and was published with permission.Use and copying of the photo requires permission from the owner.You can contact Mr. Salang at nathanielsalang@yahoocom.

Movies that Coach: "Click"

2006-08-02T22:10:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday, we graced the opening of "The Block", the new shopping complex inside SM City North EDSA. For readers outside the Philippines, SM City is the first shopping mall of Mr. Henry Sy Sr.that opened in 1986. And because of its success, the malling landscape in the Philippines changed . If SM City North EDSA became the turning point, after 10 years, ShoeMart opened Mall of Asia , SM's

Coffee Anyone?

2006-07-30T14:15:00.000+08:00

A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the

FREE .com.ph & hosting for your PINOY site!

2006-07-27T00:08:00.000+08:00

Yes! You read it right, J. Angelo Racoma and his group is giving away FREE .com.ph domains and FREE plan 150 hosting at Ploghost.com.I already got mine, please check: http://sesantos.com.ph/This is the new home for my Sonnie's.Porch (http://skopun.wordpress.com)I've been silent for a while & this is one of the reason..... With the help of Angelo, we are attempting to transfer the entire blog and

Employee Champion vs. Business Partner

2006-07-24T18:45:00.000+08:00

I was in a policy review and formulation meeting a few weeks back, and our group had a healthy exchange of opinion on this issue: Should HR still extend to resigning employees the privilege to participate in training programs? My colleagues believed this privilege should no longer be extended since ROI can not be expected. Allowing participation is tantamount to bad investment decision. I

The "PacMan" Almost Lost?

2006-07-08T18:25:00.000+08:00

Being a Filipino and Asian, I can't help but respect and be proud of Manny Pacquiao, World Boxing Champ and one of the popular Asian boxers today in the world, if not the best.However, before the fight early this morning. I expected Manny to lose because of the distractions, short training and notable changes in his attitude after he floored Eric Morales last January. Good for Manny, Chocolo

CSR EXPO 2006: Let's Take CSR to Heart

2006-07-06T07:56:00.000+08:00

Some called it CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility); others called it CSA (Corporate Social Accountability) and still others called it CSO (Corporate Social Opportunity). But they all refer to one thing... philanthropic activities of organization that are geared towards helping employees, communities and environment. Here are some pics of the booths of companies that participated in the exhibit

"Purpose Driven" Productivity

2006-06-20T08:56:00.000+08:00

Sometime ago, I blogged about "purpose driven recruitment and staffing" , an integration of spiritual intelligence to business and hr management processes. It has drawn mixed reviews because of its non traditional approach. In one of my reflections time, I have been pondering on the subject of "productivity". Though this is a corporate and business concept, I was thinking if ever this was thought

"high tech... high touch"

2006-06-03T02:47:00.000+08:00

I attended the GMM of PMAP (Personnel Management Association of the Philippines) at Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City early this afternoon. Guess what? They discussed in the plenary what we are bloggin' lately, Corporate Social Responsibility (read related post here or here). It was fun listening to Francis Kong as he share his insights about CSR, from the perspective that ethics and

"In The Middle Of A Visionary's Dream"

2006-05-27T08:39:00.000+08:00

"Hope is the dream of a man awake".Thus commented by Alex in my post A New Breed Of Rebels .Dream… it's free… anyone can dream… but only a few can make their dreams a reality.On May 20th 2006, I'm a witness to the realization of one of the dreams of a visionary, Mr. Henry Sy Sr. Tagged as one of the richest man in the world and shopping mall magnate in the Philippines.Read the rest of this entry

CSR, HR Role In The Making

2006-05-21T23:22:00.000+08:00

I have been blogging about HR Roles in the past days– on termination related errors, new HR roles, the irony (if not comedy) of being employee champions. I would like to add a new one having been priviledged to be part of ECOPs (Employers Confederation of the Philippines) and ILOs (International Labor Organization) advocacy on CSR or Corporate Social Responsibility.Though CSR is the primary

Does HR have an identity crisis?

2006-05-15T14:44:00.000+08:00

Does HR have an identity crisis? Stephen Overell wrote an article at PersonnelToday.com and suggested there is. why can't human resources professionals stop the navel-gazing? Why is it that HR is so prone to doubting itself, so keen to ponder its life purpose? Like Hamlet moping around the battlements of Elsinore, there is no profession that wrestles with conflicting impulses quite as

Pitfalls When Terminating Employees

2006-05-11T00:00:00.000+08:00

Last year, I blogged my reflections on integrity to express my observation how the corporate world value this trait vis-a-vis our dynamic and competitive world. I find it interesting how this character trait has taken the backseat in lieu of other "important" matters. I came across an article about Five Mistakes Managers Make When Terminating Employees, by E. Michelle Bohreer and Todd J. Zucker,

Pupil Disciplined For Eating Pinoy Style

2006-05-07T14:37:00.000+08:00

Kind'a late reaction, but the subject below touches every Pinoy senisitivity in me “Mommy, I don’t want to eat anymore,” Luc a grade 2 pupil at Ecole Lalande told his mom after he was disciplined for eating with spoon and fork. “My teacher is telling me that eating with a spoon and fork is yucky and disgusting." The Chronicle reported that the boy is being transferred to another table to

“Spanking” During Team Building Session Costs A Company $1.7M In Lawsuit

2006-05-05T21:31:00.000+08:00

Modern team-building programs evolved from indoors to outdoors. Games and activities nowadays are closely being associated to extreme games. All in the spirit of fun but still with the intent of forging closer ties among team members. But what is funny to program organizers may not be funny for the participants. A female employee sued her company for alleged sexual harassment, sexual battering

Infringement

2006-05-01T09:36:00.000+08:00

I just discovered that a multiply user from Singapore have re-posted the anecdotes I wrote in his blog without my permission. This does not constitute fair use since he did not provide the link to my multiply or blogspot account where he possibly read it, nor he made mention of me as the author.The articles in dispute and the link, are as follows:Passion to Succeed-- http://skopun.blogspot.com/

New Roles Every Modern HR Should Know!

2006-04-28T22:51:00.000+08:00

I blogged about "HR In The Eyes Of Her Stakeholders", a few days back to describe the HR mindset vis-a-vis her stakeholders. HR is often perceived as the "police" of the organization, procedure freak, protocol driven. Perceived also as responsible for most, if not all organizational bottlenecks, being reactive to every new situation that will arise. Having in mind the HR Quadrant, the trend in

"Hungry For Meaning"

2006-04-26T12:18:00.000+08:00

"Our souls are not hungry for fame, comfort, wealth or power.Those rewards create almost as many problems as they resolve.Our souls are hungry for meaning,for the sense that we have figured out how to live,so that our lives matter,so that the world will be at least a little bit differentfor our having passed through it." --Harold Kushner

A Cup Of Coffee

2006-04-23T11:18:00.000+08:00

A group of alumni, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university lecturer.Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life. Offering his guests coffee, the lecturer went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups: porcelain, plastic, glass, some plain-looking and some expensive and exquisite, telling

HR In The Eyes Of Her Stakeholder

2006-04-23T03:17:00.000+08:00

These are the general role of HR professionals, also known as the HR Quadrant 1. Strategic Partner 2. Change Agent 3. Administrative Expert 4. Employee Champion Item 1 & 2 deals with strategies and 3 & 4 with day to

" Now Tell Me.."

2006-04-23T01:22:00.000+08:00

Power went off in our community before 8:00 AM...Please evaluate if I should feel otherwise.I called their center and reported the power interruption, but before I even finished my piece, the service provider acknowledged the problem (someone from the community called ahead) and advised that help is on the way. Since we can't do almost anything as the summer heat is annoying, I decided to bring

Did You Know?

2006-04-20T23:45:00.000+08:00

Noah was a drunkAbraham was too oldJacob was a liarLeah was uglyJoseph was a dreamerMoses had a stuttering problemGideon was afraidSamson had long hair Rahab was a prostituteJeremiah and Timothy were too youngDavid had an affair and was a murdererIsaiah preached nakedJonah ran from GodNaomi was a widowJob went bankruptPeter denied ChristThe Disciples fell asleep while prayingMartha worried about

48 Hours

2006-04-20T00:05:00.000+08:00

T i m e … I wish I have more T i m e … "to be" what I am called for T i m e … to reflect and cherish lifeT i m e … to enjoy the wife of my youth T i m e … to watch and raise my kids T i m e … to reconnect with parents and siblings T i m e … to exercise and stay fit T i m e … to read, learn and grow T i m e … to do what I am called to doT i m e … to be involved in philanthropic works T i m e … to

"P" Day at the Summit

2006-04-19T00:16:00.000+08:00

As planned, I filed my vacation leave to attend and participate in the 2nd Philippine Blogging Summit yesterday at UP College of Law, Diliman Q.C.I met Atty. Fred Pamaos , proud owner of Atty-at-Work blog. He moderated the panel discussion on "Political Blogging" with Manuel L. Quezon III and Davao City Councilor Peter Lavina .I am privileged to chat also with Mike Abundo who was the resource

One Proud Dad

2006-04-18T06:39:00.000+08:00

Just before the school ends, my daughter handed me an invitation-- this is for her recognition as one of the best in her class. She's turning 7 and she will enter the 2nd grade with a good note.

"Before They Call, I will Answer"

2006-04-14T15:47:00.000+08:00

This story was written by a doctor who worked in South Africa ..--------------- One night I had worked hard to help a mother in the labor ward; but in spite of all we could do, she died leaving us with a tiny premature baby and a crying two-year-old daughter. We would have difficulty keeping the baby alive, as we had no incubator (we had no electricity to run an incubator). We also had no

A.S.A.P.

2006-04-08T10:13:00.000+08:00

Ever Wonder About The Abbreviation A.S.A.P.?Generally we think of it in terms of even more hurry and stress inour lives. Maybe if we think of this abbreviation in a different manner, we will begin to find a new way to deal with those rough days along the way.Always Say A Prayer (ASAP)Work to do, deadlines to meet; You've got no time to spare, but as you hurry and scurry- ASAP - ALWAYS SAY A

Havin' Fun

2006-04-04T22:43:00.000+08:00

Am playing along with my new toy, stat counter, this babe can track down visitors country, city, ip addresses and even the pages visited. It's fun to discover how far your thoughts is reaching' the world. And the most frequented page of your site.Blogging has never been this exciting...

W o w !

2006-04-01T03:00:00.000+08:00

As of 4/1/06, Solomon's Kiosk, is on no. 146 (up by 158 levels) in the Pinoy Top Blogs Chart. Details here.Blogging has never been this exciting.

P e a c e

2006-03-30T01:20:00.000+08:00

taken from skopun grouplistfrom: Chacko JacobThere once was a King who offered a prize to the artist who would paint the best picture of peace. Many artists tried. The King looked at all the pictures, but there were only two he really liked and he had to choose between them.One picture was of a calm lake. The lake was a perfect mirror, for peaceful towering mountains were all around it. Overhead

One Of The Best!

2006-03-27T20:13:00.000+08:00

Its an honor for Solomon's Kiosk, mirror site of this blog, to be in the list of the best blogs in the Philippines.All credits to God!

Of Muscles... Fats 101

2006-03-26T20:39:00.000+08:00

FATS, delicious and sumptuously hard to resist... Needed by our bodies but if taken excessively, it can increase risk of heart attack and stroke.There are three kinds of fat that I would like to share:1. Saturated fats (increases both good and bad cholesterol)2. Unsaturated fats (increases good cholesterol and decreases the bad one )3. Trans Fats (increases bad cholesterol and decrease the good

Of Muscles... Having Big Tummies

2006-03-20T22:51:00.000+08:00

Gaining weight and having a big tummy is a result of a slowing metabolism, inactive lifestyle, and eating habits.It may be pretty normal and generally acceptable, specially as we get married or have kids or age. But an overweight person and having a big tummy may be a dangerous combination because it increases our risk for a heart disease. Those with big tummies are suggested to have a lipid test

Stories That Coach: Random Act Of Kindness Saved Pinoy In Nigeria

2006-03-19T11:33:00.000+08:00

Mar 19, 2006 Updated 01:16am (Mla time) Volt Contreras Inquirer/ Inq7.net IT was what any prudent person in a strange and restive land would have done. And Anthony Santos, a 36-year-old Filipino worker then stationed in Nigeria's oil-rich Delta State, did accordingly when a group of weary fishermen stopped by his company barge

8 Principles

2006-03-19T10:49:00.000+08:00

A fun way of learning! Go here to discover...

Leadership Quotes

2006-03-19T00:48:00.000+08:00

"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do." --John Wooden"It takes leaders to grow other leaders." --Ray Blunt"Change from the top down happens at the will and whim of those below. "

To Do What Is Right Or Just Save Your Ass?

2006-03-18T21:39:00.000+08:00

During public talks, private coaching or counseling sessions, I oftenly encourage my audience to do what is right regardless of the cost. I am a firm believer of integrity. Of course, I knew it's easier said than done-- but the benefits far outweighs the consequences which are temporary.Unless you are the ONE who need to make the choice and feel the pressure.Just recently, two of my female staffs

Love

2006-02-19T11:44:00.000+08:00

Love is in the air... so is traffic along Roxas Blvd. last night because of luvafalooza. Hotels and motels are fully booked, and choc'lats, flowers and fine dining restos are in-demand because of the season.But what is love? When someone whispered to you ..."I love you" or you would like to say these words to another person... do we exactly know what it meant?Interacting with my staff, of the

Stories That Coach: In The Masters Hands....

2006-02-04T16:47:00.000+08:00

Sharing with you a forwarded message from Chacko Jacob~~~~~~~~Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her.Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way

The Keys To Your Heart

2006-02-04T16:09:00.000+08:00

Just for fun, you may want to try this quiz... I bumped into this from the site of a friend, and after answering the questionnaire, I'm impressed because the result, as stated below, is almost accurate!The Keys to Your HeartYou are attracted to obedience and warmth.In love, you feel the most alive when things are straight-forward.You'd like to your lover to think you are loyal and faithful...

Men's Emotional Weakness (?)

2006-01-30T21:15:00.000+08:00

When male colleagues encouraged me to watch "Blue Moon", I said... I came from "bagets" generation not "starstruck". Not that I don't watch local movies, but I think I may be too old for the "kilig" stuffs. Nevertheless, I was left wondering why friends of my age and even older have high regard for the movie.When I had the opportunity to visit and to audit our Mall's compliance to HR standards, I

Heaven Sent

2006-01-23T09:22:00.000+08:00

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.- Paul (or Saul) from Tarsus1 Corinthians 10:13We are connected to people for a specific purpose, and one of which, perhaps, is to provide a way out.Too many people

Can't Help But Care

2006-01-23T09:17:00.000+08:00

Watching Manny Pacquiao demolished Eric Morales live via satellite in SM Cinema, like the other member of the male specie, his victory satisfied our thirst for blood. The consequence though, is I lost my voice cheering for Manny.I can hear the ladies in the house, uttering voice of compassion for the fallen foe while the rest of us are shouting ' go for the kill Manny' !This macho image,

Leaking Brains and Coal Baskets

2005-11-16T09:17:00.000+08:00

From: Esjay Bee~~~~~~~~The Bible and the Coal BasketAuthor Unknown (Adapted)An old man lived on a farm in the mountains of eastern Kentucky with his young grandson. Each morning Grandpa was up early sitting at the kitchen table reading his Bible.His grandson wanted to be just like him and tried to imitate him in every way he could. One day the grandson asked, "Papa, I try to read the Bible just

A Piece Of Wisdom

2005-11-01T11:50:00.000+08:00

Would like to share some principles I discovered from the book of Isaiah. Ancient wisdom speaks on its own and it does make sense....~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Some people say, "ask the mediums and fortune tellers, who whisper and mutter, what to do.' But I tell you that people should ask their God for help. Why people who are still alive should ask something from the dead? You should follow the

Fight Child Abuse

2005-10-22T10:32:00.000+08:00

Blue Ribbon Against Child AbuseSarahMy name is Sarah,I am but three,My eyes are swollen,I cannot seeI must be stupid,I must be bad,What else could have madeMy daddy so mad?I wish I was better,I wish I weren't ugly,Then maybe my MommyWould still want to hug me.I can't speak at all,I can't do a wrongOr else I'm locked upAll the day long.When I awake I'm all aloneThe house is darkMy folks aren't

Are You Brave Enough To Do The Right Thing?

2005-10-07T08:38:00.000+08:00

This is the transcript of the speech delivered by the Gov. of Isabela during the PMAP's 42nd Conference, Sept. 29, 2005, Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City.photo with Gov. Grace taken at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug~~~~~~~~~~~Shattering The Play Safe MindsetI am Grace Padaca, the Governor of the province of Isabela, ang babaeng na noong eleksyon ay nangahas tumakbo kahit hindi siya makalakad. NPA KASI

Reinventing The Wheel

2005-10-04T09:10:00.000+08:00

Everything has been will come back again. Everything that has ever done will be done again. Nothing is new on earth. There isn’t anything about which someone can say, ‘Look there is something new'. It was already here long ago. It was here before we were. Ecclesiastes 1:9-10 (NIrV)Have you ever noticed? Successful products are not new inventions, rather an “innovation” or “improvement” of what

Social Accountability In The Philippines

2005-09-19T00:00:00.000+08:00

The Employers Confederation Of The Philippines (ECOP) and German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) recently partnered thru a memorandum of agreement to raise the awareness level on Social Accountability in the Philippine Companies. Although ECOP is taking the lead, other stakeholders from the labor sector, government and civil society organizations will also play a major role in this endeavor. One of

No Fear

2005-09-11T23:11:00.000+08:00

On April 02, I wrote an anecdote about setbacks and a person's passion to achieve his goal. I used Manny Pacquiao, the Philippines' pride in professional boxing, as an illustration. You can read the article here, or visit http://tinyurl.com/4mxu7Like every Filipino, I can't wait to see Manny backed on track to achieve his goal-- I almost went to SM Cinema Megamall to watch the fight live via

Cartoons That Coach: Prioity

2005-09-07T07:58:00.000+08:00

Life is about work.... (?)

Generosity In The Midst Of Crisis

2005-09-04T23:03:00.000+08:00

If the news are to be believed, more than the devastation of the hurricane, it's horrible to note that gangsters managed to loot, rape and even kill people who are victims of a natural disaster. And because of delayed relief operations, people are shooting each other for food and water. And this is happening supposedly in a first world country.In all of these, I am glad for two things-- Wait,

Cartoons That Coach: Love

2005-09-04T01:53:00.000+08:00

Training Is My Life

2005-09-02T00:12:00.000+08:00

Training and Human Development.... my interest since college.Being one of the youth leaders in our campus, I was sent by our Student Affairs to participate in various student training, conferences and congress in places I never thought I can visit that time. This developed my interest in Human Development...Training and Human Development.... volunteer workThis interest drove me to volunteer in

Power Connections

2005-08-27T18:57:00.000+08:00

The Principle Of Mentoring"As iron sharpens iron, so people can improve each other "Proverbs 27:17 (NCV)People understood the importance of connection. It is mostly used for economic gains-- like referrals for business deals and employment opportunity, or to ensure a hassle free processing of permits or clearance in gov’t. agencies. This is also used to avoid trouble-- like those who use their

A Date With Siena

2005-08-21T22:19:00.000+08:00

Finally !!! We've met Siena, a smart, bubbly and beautiful skopunmate who works in China as University Lecturer (Spoken English Teacher) of Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha City , Hunan Province.We've come to know Siena in the net thru Skopun listserv, she regularly contribute inspiring messages as well as educational articles on English language and Communication. She's the one who

Power Image

2005-08-14T14:00:00.000+08:00

Put on nice clothes and make yourself look good.Ecclesiastes 9:8 (NCV)Not all people have realized the importance of good grooming. Likewise, some Christians are not aware that this is a biblical subject and one of the instructions of God.The dignity of a person is partly seen thru his grooming. Not necessarily by sporting expensive clothes, perfume and accessories, or by being good looking by

Just Relax, Be Responsible and Don't Quit

2005-07-24T03:11:00.000+08:00

"Suppose a ruler gets very angry with you. If he does, don’t quit your job... Stay calm. That will overcome the effects of your big mistake". - King Solomon, son of David, Ecclesiastes 10:4 (NIrV) All of us made mistakes-small or big. But what makes successful people different are their courage and willingness to face the consequences of their actions. They don’t hide, they don’t pass the buck,

How To Save A Nation

2005-07-03T22:23:00.000+08:00

By: Dr. Charles Stanley"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and heal their land." (2 Chronicles 7:14)To our flesh, changing the direction of a nation seems somewhat impossible. With all the other objects or ideals people worship outside of God, it's no

A Different Kind Of Rebellion

2005-06-30T01:33:00.000+08:00

Yes! I am a rebel.. because I am fed up with the prevailing mindset of Filipinos... and I will continue in my rebellion until I succeed in changing the mindset of the next generation -- beginning with my kids then with my contemporaries who, like me, dreamed of having a decent nation, a proud race who can be equal with the rest of the world (if not better).No! I will not go down the streets and

"Opportunities are always there... We have to be receptive"

2005-06-26T13:15:00.000+08:00

While reading the article posted by Saumil, it showcases the interplay of our own set of values against that of the multi generational mindset of job seekers (at least of the ones I met) and the values espoused by our organization. Allow me to share a piece of my experiencemyLife Principle:My work is first and foremost my calling. It is something that I enjoy doing, whether I am paid or not.I

25 Beautiful One Liners

2005-06-25T00:16:00.000+08:00

1. Give God what's right--not what's left2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end--God's way leads to an endless hope3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.4. In the sentence of life, the devil ma be a comma--but never let him be the period.5. Don't put a question mark where God's puts a period.6. Are you wrinkled with burden?--Come to the church for a face lift.7. When praying, don't

We Are All In This Together By Ourselves

2005-06-23T00:12:00.000+08:00

We Are All In This Together By OurselvesBy: John MasonSource: Avancini ReportEvery great idea and dream must be established between you and God alone. There will come times where only you and He will believe it is going to happen. Can you stand alone? There is power in the principle of standing alone and being alone.John Gardner, a renowned businessman, declared:" The cynic says, One man can't do

Breaking Down Faith Barriers

2005-06-22T05:33:00.000+08:00

Breaking Down Faith BarriersBy: Dr. Charles StanleyGod never calls us to do something without also offering us the promise of His presence. When we succumb to the false power of faith barriers, we ignore that promise. But we can topple barriers with four effective practices.Listen. God speaks to us through the Scriptures, teaching us about Himself and His ways. The reason Christians need to know

Stories that Coach: About Selling~ And Life

2005-06-19T21:37:00.000+08:00

About Selling~ And LifeAuthor: UnknownSource: Avancini ReportEverything I learned about selling I learned one afternoon from my father at his furniture store in New Era, Michigan. I was 12 years old and I was sweeping the floor when an elderly woman entered the store. I asked Dad if I can wait on her. "Sure", he replied."May I help you?""Yes young man I bought a sofa from your store and the leg

Why Think Positively?

2005-06-19T08:36:00.000+08:00

Why Think Positively?All of our feelings, beliefs and knowledge are based on our internal thoughts, both conscious and subconscious. We are in control, whether we know it or not.Aim high and do your bestWe can be positive or negative, enthusiastic or dull, active or passive.The biggest difference between people is their attitudes. For some, learning is enjoyable and exciting. For others, learning

Finding Meaning Beyond Money

2005-06-18T12:16:00.000+08:00

Finding a Meaning Beyond MoneyWatch Video by Kevin MillerProfile: Dan Arnold, Ranger Enterprises~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~By the time Dan Arnold was 33, he thought he had it made. After building up a $50 million dollar gas station and convenience store business from scratch in less than 10 years, he sold it for more cash than he though he’d ever be able to spend. But it didn’t take long before

What is your Purpose in Life?

2005-06-14T22:44:00.000+08:00

What is my Purpose in Life?Rick Warren Answers Your Questions~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~What is my purpose in life?~ Well the truth is, God created you for five purposes. You see, you were made by God and you were made for God. And until you understand that, life isn't going to make sense. When you come to this question, what is my purpose, you only have three alternatives.First is what I call the

Story That Coach: Belief

2005-06-10T22:46:00.000+08:00

Belief shared by: AishwaryaIsn't it amazing how God works in our lives...On a Saturday night several weeks ago, this pastor was working late, and decided to call his wife before he left for home. It was about 10:00 PM, but his wife didn't answer the phone.The pastor let the phone ring many times. He thought it was odd that she didn't answer, but decided to wrap up a few things and try again in a

Humor: Ah, the joys of being in Grade One...

2005-06-09T07:15:00.000+08:00

Ah, the joys of being in Grade One...Source: UnknownShared by: Anne Marly~~~~~~~A first grade teacher collected well-known proverbs. She gave each child in her class the first half of a proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It's hard to believe these wer actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading these keep in mind that these are

Article: The Sleeping Giant

2005-06-07T09:25:00.000+08:00

The Sleeping GiantAuthor: Severo "Sonnie" SantosDo you have what it takes to succeed?Your answer to this question will determine the future of your career. We will only become what we conceive in our mind. Others think they can be managers and they became one. And others believe they can only be supervisors and they also became one. Many of our great business leaders in our time started with a

Why People Love Stress

2005-06-06T07:00:00.000+08:00

Why People Love StressAnd How to Stay That Way as Long as You Live(Which Probably Won’t be That Long)by Bud, posted in his blog at Discover Your DestinyStress, tension, and burnout are common in modern society. I have come to the following conclusion: THEY WANT TO STAY STRESSED! The following provides you with a few reasons why.STRESS HELPS YOU SEEM IMPORTANT. Anyone as stressed as you must be

Balancing Family and Success

2005-06-05T09:21:00.000+08:00

Source: Secrets Of SuccessSpiritual BankruptcyWatch Videoby Kevin MillerProfile: Lowell "Bud" Paxson,Chairman, Paxson Communications Corporation, PAX TV, Co-Founder of the Home Shopping Network~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~In 1986, Lowell “Bud” Paxson was reshaping the world of direct marketing as we knew it. Having realized the value of broadcasting as a direct sales medium back

The Resume of Jesus Christ

2005-06-02T23:10:00.000+08:00

shared by: Ma. Victoria GuevarraThe Resume of Jesus ChristAddress: Ephesians 1:20Phone: Romans 10:13Website: The Bible. Keywords: Christ, Lord, Savior and Jesus Hello. My name is Jesus -The Christ. Many call me Lord! I've sent you my resume because I'm seeking the top management position in your heart. Please consider my accomplishments as set forth in my resume. Qualifications:I founded the

Stories that Coach: The Model...

2005-06-02T22:24:00.000+08:00

The Model.........by: V. Chacko JacobOnce upon a time a great Italian artist decided to paint that great Prophet Of God - Jesus Christ, Hazrat Isa ( may peace be on him). It was to be his master piece, his claim to fame. He needed a model who would reflect the love, peace, tranquility and greatness that the Prophet personified. He knew of course that he would never find somebody perfect, but the

Article: Calling In Life & Productivity

2005-06-01T00:02:00.000+08:00

Calling In Life & Productivity In the practice of my profession, I crossed paths with employees, who, with their work attitude, can cause my blood pressure to rise. These people are unproductive and complain almost everything under the sun. But does it have connection to a person's "purpose in life"?Work attitude and behavior are indicators whether a person is in sync with his calling or

Picture: Rachel, SkopunMate from Pasay

2005-05-25T21:50:00.000+08:00

Rache LiTraining ManagerRachel completed her studies at University of the Philippines, Los Banos, with a degree on Bachelor of Science on Food and Microbiology. She enjoys all kinds of sea foods. Her interests are photography and writing.Her biggest dream is to travel the world and to write her own book. SkopunMate

Article: Three Words

2005-05-24T23:26:00.000+08:00

THREE WORDSby Rache LiThere are many things that we can do to perk up and strengthen our interpersonal relationships. Yet the most effective involves the saying of just three words. When spoken or conveyed, these statements have the power to forge new friendships, deepen old ones and restore relationships that have cooled.The following three-word phrases can enrich every relationship:I’ll be

Article: Integrity, Should It Matter?

2005-05-21T21:07:00.000+08:00

This article is about integrity in the work place. Skills driven success may be faster to achieve, but it can also be short lived. Character driven success entails discipline and definitely the longer route to achieve one's goals. But the benefits are extended to succeeding generations.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~INTEGRITY: Should It Matter? In our fast paced work culture in a

Picture: Siena with students

2005-05-20T23:12:00.000+08:00

Siena with students after an activitySkopunMate from China

Picture: Siena, SkopunMate from China

2005-05-20T23:09:00.000+08:00

29 years oldUniversity Lecturer (Spoken English Teacher)Hunan Agricultural University, Changsha City , Hunan Province, C h i n aSiena completed her studies at Ateneo De Naga University, Philippines, with a degree on Bachelor of Arts major in Development Communication. She enjoys traveling, writing (she said if in the right mood), blogging, day dreaming (it's fun and free!, she added ), and

Article: Inspiring Values of Unforgettable Teachers

2005-05-18T00:00:00.000+08:00

Inspiring Values of Unforgettable TeachersBy Steve BrunkhorstAll of us recall special teachers — people who not only taught us but inspired us in ways that changed our lives. William Arthur Ward once said, "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." Here are five life-changing values inspired by unforgettable teachers.

Article: Spiritual Intelligence

2005-05-10T23:17:00.000+08:00

What is Spiritual Intelligence? How does it benefit a person?someone said:I think quite a few of us believe in the inadequacy of traditional science being unable to explain our universe, being unable to explain how to have a positive attitude, and how to live. We believe that possibly, there are no accidents, and the life we are living in is our choice.I want to learn from you on how to put this

Inspirational: Behind, Ahead, Within

2005-05-05T22:53:00.000+08:00

Behind, Ahead, Withinposted by Bud at 1:15 AM, Sunday, October 03, 2004in his blog Discover Your Destiny What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lives within us. ~ Oliver Wendell HolmesHolmes seems to suggest that inner strength can easily overcome the conditioning of our past and the obstacles in our future. It is

Article: Life's Purpose

2005-04-21T02:53:00.000+08:00

Someone asked: 1. Why is it important to know your Life's Purpose?2. What value does that bring to a person's every day life?3. Can a person's Life Purpose change?4. How do you know if it has changed?5. Can a person be full even if they don't have a Life's Purpose?Sonnie's response:1. Life

Humor: Leave Letters

2005-04-20T22:30:00.000+08:00

Leave Lettersby Lalita posted in her Blog @ CiteHR on April 8, 2005 This is a collection of leave letters & applications written by different people. 1. A student's leave letter: "As I am suffering from my uncle's marriage I cannot attend the class...." 2. A candidate's application: "This has reference to your advertisement calling for a 'typist and an accountant - Male or Female'... As I am both