One of the biggest issue that is most talked about this week was the commotion happens at the NAIA airport in Manila, Philippines.  The issue starts when the media broadcaster is taking a stolen shot of a famous actress in the country yelling, angry and throwing bad words to the attendant (Based on what I have heard on the news).  The media broadcaster did not like what he saw that is why he took a photo.  On his job, it was really a big scoop to share to the public.  On the other hand, the actress did not like it and the commotion starts.

I am not there personally and does not really know what was really happened at NAIA, still I wanted to say my opinion about the said issue based on what I have heard and see on the news and the video.  Anyways, I guess the actress should not done what she did to the attendant (ground crew) for the poor worker does not have the full control of the flights and all the luggage.  She should have think about it first before scolding the attendant and threatened that she be fired from her job.  Such act for me is inhuman.  How can she be that mean to the poor attendant?  That act felt by the media broadcaster and he pity the attendant, that is why he took that photo and maybe showed it to the public as the actress is a public figure.  Maybe to give the actress a little lesson to learn to not be mean to others.  However, they created a big scenario at the NAIA airport and now they are filing chargers against each other.  So many words been said and act been done.

I just hope that soon this issue be settled and forgiveness will prevail as we are all children of God.  We are all human and gets carried away with our emotions, but, we also have to consider possibilities.  Let us all be reminded that the reason that God put our brain above our heart because He wanted us to think first before making any decisions or actions.

I just recently attended a renewal seminar on adult catechism and I heard this very cliché story. The story goes like this: In provincial farm there live a mother and a son. Everyday they go to the farm to till the land and the son would always go with the mother. Once he played while the mother was working and he shouted toward the thick forest ahead of them and the forest shouted back. The boy was wondering who could this person be shouted back at him. He thought it was the shadow in the forest and he became afraid. He told his mother about it and she just smiled because she knew it was not a shadow, it was an echo. The boy shouted “i hate you” and it shouted back at him the same words he shouted, again he shouted “you’re ugly!” and the same thing happened. He shouted once more “you’re a monster!” and it shouted the same too, this time the boy really cried to his mother saying the shadow hates him and is angry at him. So the mother comforted her son saying, “My son  if you give love to the  shadow, it will give back the same to you. Try it.” The boy did try it and shouted “I love you!” and indeed the shadow said the same to him. The boy looked at his mother and smiled, “you are right Mama, the shadow is not angry at me anymore. The story ends this way and I make a reflection that yes it’s just a story but come to think of it, it’s true. Life gives back what you give  and you reap what you sow. If you give love you will get love but if you give hatred you will get hatred.

One more week and the family will be traveling to the province of my parents.  It has been seven long years since the last time we visited the place.  I am so excited because for the first time, we will be having our first family getaway.  The whole family will be going to different tourists spots of the place.  I wanted to make sure that the family getaway will be a wonderful journey.  Since we do not have our own car, I contacted someone whom will get a car for us to bring us to the city’s nice spots.    I do not want to meet car problems during our getaway that is why when the day comes, I will for sure ask the driver if he check the car well and to see if he has Fram extra guard oil filter. It is good to prepare and ready at all times, right?  So checking it well is the right thing to do to know the car is in good condition and will bring us to our destination on time.

Here in the country, there are several cases of illegal acquiring of land or property.  Most common cases are from the squatters area.  It is the area where some less fortunate person built their homes.  They are aware that it is an unlawful residency,however,they do not have any choice because of their situation.  Some owner of the land allow them to build their homes there because they are not yet using it.  It is a good thing but the problem is that it is still not a permanent resident.  Any time the owner will take it back and ask them to leave the place.  Although they don’t own the land/place, to them living there for years is like owning it.  The residents are fighting for their rights.

This is the recent incident that happens in some part of the country.  People are fighting for their so-called “rights”.  The residents are becoming so violent because they do not want to leave the homes resulting to chaos.  People are throwing stones to the policemen and the policemen fight back.  That make the situation worse end up the death of a woman, many is wounded and arrested.  A very sad reality of life.  I so wish that the government will do something about it because these less fortunate people are nowhere to go.  To those who owns the lot/land/place, just be considerate to the people living in their property.  I guess it is best if they have a contract up to what year they allowed to live.   And also, if they want to use the lot/land, I wish they will find a place where the current residents can transfer and build their new homes.

For the couples married or not yet married, their anniversary is one of the special occasions that the two of them are celebrating.  It could be the date where they become lovers or the day where they become married couple.  During this day, the guy/husband do buy gifts to give to their woman.  It is an act of showing their love and care to the special person in their lives.  Giving presents is to show that they care and they do remember their anniversary of having each other.   Each anniversary is celebrated by couples.  If you and your special someone will be celebrating your 3rd anniversary, it will be best if you buy a very nice 3rd Anniversary gifts for her.  Giving her something sweet on that special day will make your woman very happy.  So, give the best gifts for the love of your life on your anniversary.