Former DLSU President and staunch supporter of the scholastic chess movement in the Philippines Brother Rolly Dizon died last April 25, 2012 at the age of 68.
Brother Rolly was very instrumental in the formation of the DEPED-National Chess Academy linkage and was for some time the President of the said linkage. He was a member of the NCFP Chess in Schools Committee and was one of the moving force in the group. He wrote a scholastic chess book called Chess for Filipino Children, edited by Isagani Cruz and published by Rex Publishing. I was lucky enough to have borrowed the book in the Filipiniana section of DLSU Library. Brother Rolly's foundation, The Rolly Dizon Foundation, also had chess scholars which were trained and coached by MERALCO Chess Club's resident coach FIDE Instructor Norlito Bersamina.
Thank you so much for the life you gave to us! The lives whom you have touched forever be remembered!
Animo La Salle!
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Wika Para sa Lahat
Magandang araw! Magandang hapon! Magandang gabi! If you understood any of the words or phrases I used, chances are that you know they come...
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Minsan may Isang Puta
May 1 is right around the corner and every anti-establishment organization in the Philippines in the thick of preparation for the big day. They are fighting for every known right a worker has ever known. Fighting for the poor and impoverished, injustice to workers and wage hike have become so ordinary among Filipinos. We even find them annoying at times and uncultured but the fact remains, we should be vigilant against the systemic oppression the government and private companies doing against us, the laborers.
If we will not do this, who will? If not us, who? Fight for your rights and fight till the end. Remember, revolution starts with knowing you are responsible with your own destiny. If every Filipino realizes this, then there's hope for our country. The pervasive culture of "kanya-kanya" which has caused so much anguish for us will vanish.
Let me share this Mike Portes article-essay-turned-into-a-movie called "Minsan may Isang Puta" but before that, I'd like you to read what Mike has to say about it:
Tingin ng mga bobong kapitbahay ko, puta daw ako. Nagpapagamit, binabayaran. Sabi nila, ako daw ang pinakamaganda at pinakasikat sa aming lugar noon. Di ko nga alam kung sumpa ito, dahil dito naletse ang kinabukasan ko.
Tara, makinig ka muna sa kwento ko, yosi muna tayo.
Alam mo, maraming lumapit sa akin. Nagkagusto at naakit. Ang hirap pag lahat sa iyo, virgin eh. Tinanggap ko naman silang tao, bakit kaya nila ako ginago? Hindi ko maintindihan ang mga nangyari sa akin. Bukas palad ko naman silang pinakitunguhan, ni hindi ko nga itinuring na iba. Iniisip ko na nga lang na kasi di sila taga rito kaya siguro talagang ganoon.
Tatlong malilibog na foreigners ang nagpyesta sa katawan ko. Sabi nila na-rape daw ako. Sa tatlong beses akong nagahasa, ang pinakahuli ang di ko makakalimutan. Parang maski di ko ginusto ang mga nangyari, hinahanap-hanap ko siya. Kasi, ibang-iba ang hagod niya. Umiikot ang mundo ko sa tuwing ginagamit niya ako. May mga pagkakaton na nasusuka na ko sa mga nangyayari sa aming dalawa. Parang ‘pag humahalinghing siya, nararamdaman ko na nalalason ako.. Gusto ko mang umayaw, hindi ko makuhang humindi. Hindi ko din alam kung bakit. Ibang klase din kasi siya mag-sorry eh, lalo pa at inalagaan niya ako at ang mga naging anak ko.
Alam mo, parating ang dami naming regalo – may chocolates, yosi at ano ka! May datung pa! Nakakabaliw siya! Alam kong ginagamit niya lang ako pero pagamit naman ako nang pagamit. Sa kanya namin natutunan mag-inggles, di lang magsulat ha! Magbasa pa!
Nung kinasama ko siya, guminhawa buhay namin. Sosyal na sosyal kami! Ewan ko nga ba, akala ko napapamahal na ako sa kanya. Akala ko tuloy-tuloy na kaligayahan namin, yun pala unti-unti niya akong pinapatay.
Punyetang buhay! Sa dami ng lason na sinaksak niya sa katawan ko, muntik na akong malaspag. Ang daming nagsabi na ang tanga tanga ko. Palayasin ko na daw. Taon ang binilang bago ako natauhang makining sa payo. Iniisip ko kasi na parang di ko kakayanin na mawala siya sa akin… Sa amin! .
Sa tulong ng ilan sa mga anak ko, napalayas ko ang demonyo pero ang hirap magsimula. Hindi nga ako sigurado kung nabunutan ako ng tinik o nadagdagan pa. Masyado na kasi kaming nasanay sa sarap ng buhay na naranasan namin sa kanya, kaya eto nabaon kami sa utang. Lubog na lubog kami sa pagkakautang, kulang yata pati kaluluwa namin para ibayad sa mga inutang namin.
Nakakahiya man aminin pero hanggang ngayon, sa tuwing mabigat ang problema ko, siya ang tinatakbuhan ko. ‘Yun nga lang, kapit sa patalim sabi nga nila. Para akong isang aso na nangagat ng amo, na bumabahag ang buntot at umaamo kapag nangangailangan.
Usap-usapan ako ng mga kapitbahay ko. May nanghihinayang, namumuhi at naaawa. Puta na kasi ang isang magandang katulad ko. Ang dating hinahangaan at humahalina ay nabibili sa murang halaga. Alam mo maski ganun ang mga nangyari sa akin, nilakasan ko pa rin ang loob ko. Kailangan makita ng mga anak ko, na masasandalan nila ako maski ano pang mangyari.
Maski ano pa ang sabihin ng iba, sinisikap namin na maging maganda ang buhay namin. Nag-aambisyon kami at nangangarap. Ayun, may mga anak ako na nasa Japan, Hong Kong, Saudi. Yung iba nag-US, Canada, Europe. ‘Yung iba ayaw umalis sa akin. Halos lahat, wala naman silbi. Masaya daw sa piling ko, maski amoy pusali ako.
Sa dami ng mga anak ko na nagsisikap na tulungan ang kalagayan namin, siya din ang dami ng mga anak ko na nanamantala sa kabuhayan at kayaman na itinatabi ko para sa punyetang kinabukasan naming lahat. Eto na nga ang panahon na halos di na kami makaahon sa hirap ng buhay. Napakahirap dahil nasanay na kami sa ginhawa at sarap.
Alam mo, gusto ko na sanang tumigil sa pagpuputa kaso ang laki talaga ng letseng utang ko eh. Palaki pa ng palaki! Paano na lang ang mga anak kong naiwan sa aking puder? At paano na lang ang mga anak kong nasa abroad? Baka di na nila ako balikan o bisitahin man lang? Hindi na importante kung laspagin man ang ganda ko, madama lang ng mga anak ko ang pagmamahal ko. Malaman nila na ibibigay ko ang lahat para sa kanila.
Sa tuwing titingin ako sa salamin, alam ko maganda pa rin ako. Meron pa din ang bilib sa akin. Napapag-usapan pa din. Sa tuwing nakikita ko ang mukha ko sa salamin, nakikita ko ang mga anak ko. Tutulo na lang ang mga luha ko ng di ko namamalayan. Ang gagaling nga ng mga anak ko eh, namamayagpag kahit saan sila pumunta. Mahusay sa kahit anong gawain. Tama man o mali.
Sa dami ng mga anak ko, iilan lang ang may malasakit sa akin. May malasakit man, nahihilaw pa.
Mabigat dalahin para sa akin, ang katotohanan na ni minsan ay di kami naging isang pamilya. Halos lahat ng mga anak ko, galit sa isa’t isa. IIlan ang gusto magtulungan, naghihilahan pa. Madalas kong itinatanong sa sarili ko kung naging masama ba akong nanay para magturingan ng ganito ang mga anak ko?
Kanino bang similya ng demonyo nanggaling ang mga anak kong maituturing mong may mga pinag-aralan pero nakakadama ng saya at sarap sa paghihirap ng kapatid nila? Di ko lubos maisip kung saan impiyerno nanggaling ang kasikiman ng ilan sa mga anak kong ito. Sila pa naman ang inaasahan kong magbabangon sa amin. Nakakabaliw isipin na natitiis nila ang kalagayan ng kanilang mga kapatid na halos mamatay sa hirap ng buhay. Parang di sila magkakapatid sa tindi ng pagkaganid at walang pagmamalasakit.
Ang di ko akalain ay mismong mga anak ko, ang tuluyang sisira sa akin. Kinapital ang laspag na ganda ko. Masaya sila sa mga nabibili nila mula sa pinagputahan ko. Buong angas nilang pinagyayabang ang mga pansamantalang yaman at ang kanilang hilaw na pagkatao sa mga makakakita at makikinig. Talaga bang nakakalula ang materyal na kayamanan at mga titulong ikinakabit sa pangalan? Hindi ko maintindihan.
Minsan sa pagtingin ko sa salamin, ni hindi ko na nga kilala sarili ko.
Dadating na naman ang pasko, sana maalala naman ako ng mga anak ko. Ilang linggo pa, magbabagong taon na. Natatakot ako sa taong darating. Ngayon pa lang usap-usapan na ang susunod na pangbubugaw sa akin. Gagamitin pa nila ang kahinaan ng mga kapatid nilang alipin sa kalam ng tiyan. Sa tagal ng panahong ganito ang sitwasyon namin parang eto lang ang sulok na gagalawan ko. Sana may magtanggol naman sa akin. Ipaglaban naman nila ako. Gusto kong isigaw: “Ina ninyo ako! Pagmamahal nyo lang ang kailangan ko!”
Sensya na, ang haba na ng drama ko. Masisira na ang make up ko nito eh. Salamat ha, pinakinggan mo ako. Malaking bagay sa akin na nakausap kita. Ang tagal nating nag-usap, di man lang ako nagpapakilala.
Ay sorry, di ko nasabi pangalan ko.
Pilipinas nga pala.
If we will not do this, who will? If not us, who? Fight for your rights and fight till the end. Remember, revolution starts with knowing you are responsible with your own destiny. If every Filipino realizes this, then there's hope for our country. The pervasive culture of "kanya-kanya" which has caused so much anguish for us will vanish.
Let me share this Mike Portes article-essay-turned-into-a-movie called "Minsan may Isang Puta" but before that, I'd like you to read what Mike has to say about it:
“Minsan may Isang Puta” was originally published in April 30, 2004 @ Peyups.com. The 2007 version is a response to the apathy and complete disregard of our kababayans to the worsening plight of our country.
It’s been seven years since I wrote the article and at 2010, it is still finding it’s way to blog sites, fora, search engines and now on an Indie film. “Minsan may Isang Puta” has also been studied in high schools, universities and colleges for PolSci, Filipino and Theater 12 subjects.
“Minsan may Isang Puta” and all its entities have copyrights with the National Commission for Culture and Arts.So here it is:
Tingin ng mga bobong kapitbahay ko, puta daw ako. Nagpapagamit, binabayaran. Sabi nila, ako daw ang pinakamaganda at pinakasikat sa aming lugar noon. Di ko nga alam kung sumpa ito, dahil dito naletse ang kinabukasan ko.
Tara, makinig ka muna sa kwento ko, yosi muna tayo.
Alam mo, maraming lumapit sa akin. Nagkagusto at naakit. Ang hirap pag lahat sa iyo, virgin eh. Tinanggap ko naman silang tao, bakit kaya nila ako ginago? Hindi ko maintindihan ang mga nangyari sa akin. Bukas palad ko naman silang pinakitunguhan, ni hindi ko nga itinuring na iba. Iniisip ko na nga lang na kasi di sila taga rito kaya siguro talagang ganoon.
Tatlong malilibog na foreigners ang nagpyesta sa katawan ko. Sabi nila na-rape daw ako. Sa tatlong beses akong nagahasa, ang pinakahuli ang di ko makakalimutan. Parang maski di ko ginusto ang mga nangyari, hinahanap-hanap ko siya. Kasi, ibang-iba ang hagod niya. Umiikot ang mundo ko sa tuwing ginagamit niya ako. May mga pagkakaton na nasusuka na ko sa mga nangyayari sa aming dalawa. Parang ‘pag humahalinghing siya, nararamdaman ko na nalalason ako.. Gusto ko mang umayaw, hindi ko makuhang humindi. Hindi ko din alam kung bakit. Ibang klase din kasi siya mag-sorry eh, lalo pa at inalagaan niya ako at ang mga naging anak ko.
Alam mo, parating ang dami naming regalo – may chocolates, yosi at ano ka! May datung pa! Nakakabaliw siya! Alam kong ginagamit niya lang ako pero pagamit naman ako nang pagamit. Sa kanya namin natutunan mag-inggles, di lang magsulat ha! Magbasa pa!
Nung kinasama ko siya, guminhawa buhay namin. Sosyal na sosyal kami! Ewan ko nga ba, akala ko napapamahal na ako sa kanya. Akala ko tuloy-tuloy na kaligayahan namin, yun pala unti-unti niya akong pinapatay.
Punyetang buhay! Sa dami ng lason na sinaksak niya sa katawan ko, muntik na akong malaspag. Ang daming nagsabi na ang tanga tanga ko. Palayasin ko na daw. Taon ang binilang bago ako natauhang makining sa payo. Iniisip ko kasi na parang di ko kakayanin na mawala siya sa akin… Sa amin! .
Sa tulong ng ilan sa mga anak ko, napalayas ko ang demonyo pero ang hirap magsimula. Hindi nga ako sigurado kung nabunutan ako ng tinik o nadagdagan pa. Masyado na kasi kaming nasanay sa sarap ng buhay na naranasan namin sa kanya, kaya eto nabaon kami sa utang. Lubog na lubog kami sa pagkakautang, kulang yata pati kaluluwa namin para ibayad sa mga inutang namin.
Nakakahiya man aminin pero hanggang ngayon, sa tuwing mabigat ang problema ko, siya ang tinatakbuhan ko. ‘Yun nga lang, kapit sa patalim sabi nga nila. Para akong isang aso na nangagat ng amo, na bumabahag ang buntot at umaamo kapag nangangailangan.
Usap-usapan ako ng mga kapitbahay ko. May nanghihinayang, namumuhi at naaawa. Puta na kasi ang isang magandang katulad ko. Ang dating hinahangaan at humahalina ay nabibili sa murang halaga. Alam mo maski ganun ang mga nangyari sa akin, nilakasan ko pa rin ang loob ko. Kailangan makita ng mga anak ko, na masasandalan nila ako maski ano pang mangyari.
Maski ano pa ang sabihin ng iba, sinisikap namin na maging maganda ang buhay namin. Nag-aambisyon kami at nangangarap. Ayun, may mga anak ako na nasa Japan, Hong Kong, Saudi. Yung iba nag-US, Canada, Europe. ‘Yung iba ayaw umalis sa akin. Halos lahat, wala naman silbi. Masaya daw sa piling ko, maski amoy pusali ako.
Sa dami ng mga anak ko na nagsisikap na tulungan ang kalagayan namin, siya din ang dami ng mga anak ko na nanamantala sa kabuhayan at kayaman na itinatabi ko para sa punyetang kinabukasan naming lahat. Eto na nga ang panahon na halos di na kami makaahon sa hirap ng buhay. Napakahirap dahil nasanay na kami sa ginhawa at sarap.
Alam mo, gusto ko na sanang tumigil sa pagpuputa kaso ang laki talaga ng letseng utang ko eh. Palaki pa ng palaki! Paano na lang ang mga anak kong naiwan sa aking puder? At paano na lang ang mga anak kong nasa abroad? Baka di na nila ako balikan o bisitahin man lang? Hindi na importante kung laspagin man ang ganda ko, madama lang ng mga anak ko ang pagmamahal ko. Malaman nila na ibibigay ko ang lahat para sa kanila.
Sa tuwing titingin ako sa salamin, alam ko maganda pa rin ako. Meron pa din ang bilib sa akin. Napapag-usapan pa din. Sa tuwing nakikita ko ang mukha ko sa salamin, nakikita ko ang mga anak ko. Tutulo na lang ang mga luha ko ng di ko namamalayan. Ang gagaling nga ng mga anak ko eh, namamayagpag kahit saan sila pumunta. Mahusay sa kahit anong gawain. Tama man o mali.
Sa dami ng mga anak ko, iilan lang ang may malasakit sa akin. May malasakit man, nahihilaw pa.
Mabigat dalahin para sa akin, ang katotohanan na ni minsan ay di kami naging isang pamilya. Halos lahat ng mga anak ko, galit sa isa’t isa. IIlan ang gusto magtulungan, naghihilahan pa. Madalas kong itinatanong sa sarili ko kung naging masama ba akong nanay para magturingan ng ganito ang mga anak ko?
Kanino bang similya ng demonyo nanggaling ang mga anak kong maituturing mong may mga pinag-aralan pero nakakadama ng saya at sarap sa paghihirap ng kapatid nila? Di ko lubos maisip kung saan impiyerno nanggaling ang kasikiman ng ilan sa mga anak kong ito. Sila pa naman ang inaasahan kong magbabangon sa amin. Nakakabaliw isipin na natitiis nila ang kalagayan ng kanilang mga kapatid na halos mamatay sa hirap ng buhay. Parang di sila magkakapatid sa tindi ng pagkaganid at walang pagmamalasakit.
Ang di ko akalain ay mismong mga anak ko, ang tuluyang sisira sa akin. Kinapital ang laspag na ganda ko. Masaya sila sa mga nabibili nila mula sa pinagputahan ko. Buong angas nilang pinagyayabang ang mga pansamantalang yaman at ang kanilang hilaw na pagkatao sa mga makakakita at makikinig. Talaga bang nakakalula ang materyal na kayamanan at mga titulong ikinakabit sa pangalan? Hindi ko maintindihan.
Minsan sa pagtingin ko sa salamin, ni hindi ko na nga kilala sarili ko.
Dadating na naman ang pasko, sana maalala naman ako ng mga anak ko. Ilang linggo pa, magbabagong taon na. Natatakot ako sa taong darating. Ngayon pa lang usap-usapan na ang susunod na pangbubugaw sa akin. Gagamitin pa nila ang kahinaan ng mga kapatid nilang alipin sa kalam ng tiyan. Sa tagal ng panahong ganito ang sitwasyon namin parang eto lang ang sulok na gagalawan ko. Sana may magtanggol naman sa akin. Ipaglaban naman nila ako. Gusto kong isigaw: “Ina ninyo ako! Pagmamahal nyo lang ang kailangan ko!”
Sensya na, ang haba na ng drama ko. Masisira na ang make up ko nito eh. Salamat ha, pinakinggan mo ako. Malaking bagay sa akin na nakausap kita. Ang tagal nating nag-usap, di man lang ako nagpapakilala.
Ay sorry, di ko nasabi pangalan ko.
Pilipinas nga pala.
Friday, April 27, 2012
2012 Luneta Open Rapid Chess
The Luneta Open Rapid Chess Tournament 2012 is happening tomorrow at the Lapu-Lapu Plaza, Luneta Park, Manila.
Organized by the Rizal Park Chess Foundation under the auspices of National Parks Development Committee. This event is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines with sponsorship from Spartan Mining.
Registration fee is PhP 300.00. Tournament begins at 10 in the morning. You may call or send an SMS to the following for registration and other tournament details:
Ronald Dableo - 0917-4877835
Eugene Trasfiero - 0920-4171597
David Garma - 0905-3925130
Players who have confirmed their participation are GM's Wesley So, Mark Paragua, Oliver Barbosa and Darwin Laylo.
Asia's first grandmaster Eugene Torre will be the guest of honor.
Organized by the Rizal Park Chess Foundation under the auspices of National Parks Development Committee. This event is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines with sponsorship from Spartan Mining.
Registration fee is PhP 300.00. Tournament begins at 10 in the morning. You may call or send an SMS to the following for registration and other tournament details:
Ronald Dableo - 0917-4877835
Eugene Trasfiero - 0920-4171597
David Garma - 0905-3925130
Players who have confirmed their participation are GM's Wesley So, Mark Paragua, Oliver Barbosa and Darwin Laylo.
Asia's first grandmaster Eugene Torre will be the guest of honor.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
King's Gambit Win vs C5
Here is another 1-minute game I played over at Chesscube the other night against a 2000+ player. My opponent replied with C5 on my e4 opening and this gave me a chance to do another King's Gambit.
Here is a nice double-check on promotion resulting in a checkmate on white's 24th move:
Here is a nice double-check on promotion resulting in a checkmate on white's 24th move:
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Scarborough Fair
While China is doing a Pontius Pilate on the Scarborough issue, PNoy and the rest of his henchmen continue to send out memos and statements that only mean one thing: "we are a small country afraid of fighting against a bigger one and we want to go to the authorities... please come along with us".
Scarborough Fair of Simon and Garfunkel, with its melodic but sad tune, reminds us of impossible tasks asked by two lovers. In the Scarborough standoff, we are reminded of the impossible achievement of acceptable solution between the countries claiming territorial rights because of greed.
United Nations has a tough task on hand and the US Government will definitely act only when their investments are at stake either in China or in the Philippines.
Scarborough Fair of Simon and Garfunkel, with its melodic but sad tune, reminds us of impossible tasks asked by two lovers. In the Scarborough standoff, we are reminded of the impossible achievement of acceptable solution between the countries claiming territorial rights because of greed.
United Nations has a tough task on hand and the US Government will definitely act only when their investments are at stake either in China or in the Philippines.
Monday, April 23, 2012
Brilliant Rook Capture
Here is a game I played with the white pieces against my long-time student turned into a friend, Shawn C. He was confident and brilliant enough to capture my Bishop on e3 with his Rook.
After ...1. RxBe3, is it really a sure win for his black pieces?
After ...1. RxBe3, is it really a sure win for his black pieces?
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Cityhood for Bacoor and Imus
Congratulations!
After years of speculation and posturing, these two municipalities from the Province of Cavite are now cities. The Man in Malacanang has signed into law the bills converting these municipalities into cities after meeting the requirements for cityhood.
These two new cities have played a major role in my life. Bacoor is were my high school Alma Mater is and Imus have been my hometown for the last twenty-one years. I've seen these two cities during the nineties when the migration of Manilenos and other Metropolitans started to pick-up.
I literally saw how the major malls of both cities were put-up. SM Bacoor was built and is currently standing in front my my high school Alma Mater, Cavite School of St. Mark while the Robinson's Place Imus was built right next to where our subdivision is.
In fact, we call Robinson's Place Imus as the "Phase 3" of Southern City Subdivision. On the spot where the mall stands was where we used to fly kites, play kiddie softball and catch dragonfly, grasshoppers and snakes (we tried!).
I was born in Makati City but I feel at home here in Imus. Imus City, the land of progressive living with strong roots and ties from the past.
After years of speculation and posturing, these two municipalities from the Province of Cavite are now cities. The Man in Malacanang has signed into law the bills converting these municipalities into cities after meeting the requirements for cityhood.
These two new cities have played a major role in my life. Bacoor is were my high school Alma Mater is and Imus have been my hometown for the last twenty-one years. I've seen these two cities during the nineties when the migration of Manilenos and other Metropolitans started to pick-up.
I literally saw how the major malls of both cities were put-up. SM Bacoor was built and is currently standing in front my my high school Alma Mater, Cavite School of St. Mark while the Robinson's Place Imus was built right next to where our subdivision is.
In fact, we call Robinson's Place Imus as the "Phase 3" of Southern City Subdivision. On the spot where the mall stands was where we used to fly kites, play kiddie softball and catch dragonfly, grasshoppers and snakes (we tried!).
I was born in Makati City but I feel at home here in Imus. Imus City, the land of progressive living with strong roots and ties from the past.
Earth Day 2012
Today is Earth Day and everyone thinks going green is the best way to solve environmental problems plaguing our Mother Earth. Environmental activists all around the world have tried in vain to help in preventing further damage to our only home which has suffered greatly since the dawn of industrialization.
I say "unless greed, abuse of power and selfishness is not addressed among the world's elite, our environment will never recover from further destruction".
The year 2012 is critical for all humans. Will we be seeing the end of times to see the new Era of Peace for Mankind? I repeat, it is the end of times that we are to look into and not the end of the world. It is the end of sinning for mankind and the reign of peace that we are looking forward to seeing.
Will our race be ready for the challenges ahead?
I guess these activists are screaming to their hearts discontent and yet missing the point. Greed, abuse of power and selfishness have led humanity to where we are now. We are now in a new dimension where the fight between good and evil is obvious.
Which side will you be in? It's your choice.
I say "unless greed, abuse of power and selfishness is not addressed among the world's elite, our environment will never recover from further destruction".
The year 2012 is critical for all humans. Will we be seeing the end of times to see the new Era of Peace for Mankind? I repeat, it is the end of times that we are to look into and not the end of the world. It is the end of sinning for mankind and the reign of peace that we are looking forward to seeing.
Will our race be ready for the challenges ahead?
I guess these activists are screaming to their hearts discontent and yet missing the point. Greed, abuse of power and selfishness have led humanity to where we are now. We are now in a new dimension where the fight between good and evil is obvious.
Which side will you be in? It's your choice.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Flagging a Chessplayer on Chesscube
I played this game with the white pieces over at Chesscube against ahmed2005100 with flag handle of Egypt. I had to report him after game for sending me a message in Arabic and followed it up with "f u mother".
For sure, this Egyptian flag-carrying player over at Chesscube doesn't know English. All he knows is violence and poor frustration tolerance.
Can't blame him though for acting that way. He and his entire country has been in a war mode since the first flooding of the Nile.
Here's the game:
For sure, this Egyptian flag-carrying player over at Chesscube doesn't know English. All he knows is violence and poor frustration tolerance.
Can't blame him though for acting that way. He and his entire country has been in a war mode since the first flooding of the Nile.
Here's the game:
Friday, April 20, 2012
PNoy on Scarborough Dispute
It is no longer a stand-off but bullying on the side of the Chinese government. They have sent their third vessel on the Philippine West Sea which by common sense, is an in-your-face act, a spit-on-you-face act to the Filipino people.
While people like you and me are really worried about the tension happening on our Philippine sea, PNoy thought it wise to crack up this one: "Kahit sa pitikan ng ilong talo tayo dyan".
How could a president of one country be the first one to crack a stupid statement concerning a very important issue? Can't he really say anything motivating for us Filipinos? Instead of doing a Boy Pick-up line, why not issue an official statement?
Mr. President, if you can't say anything good for the people to hear, don't speak a word. A basic rule which we all hear from our parents. Didn't you hear that from your parents? Or you were busy puffing those cigarettes in your bedroom?
And please stop treating Filipinos like we're a bunch of non-thinking individuals whose only world is enclosed in a box called the Television.
You should sire a child or children so that you become a forward-thinking person whose thoughts are on preserving this country for the next generation. But then again, you just broke up with the Korean girl named Grace.
Preserving this country for the next generation, for my children, is something really personal for me. This Scarborough shoal dispute and the rest of the Spratly Islands' our country's hope for a better, independent, economy.
While people like you and me are really worried about the tension happening on our Philippine sea, PNoy thought it wise to crack up this one: "Kahit sa pitikan ng ilong talo tayo dyan".
How could a president of one country be the first one to crack a stupid statement concerning a very important issue? Can't he really say anything motivating for us Filipinos? Instead of doing a Boy Pick-up line, why not issue an official statement?
Mr. President, if you can't say anything good for the people to hear, don't speak a word. A basic rule which we all hear from our parents. Didn't you hear that from your parents? Or you were busy puffing those cigarettes in your bedroom?
And please stop treating Filipinos like we're a bunch of non-thinking individuals whose only world is enclosed in a box called the Television.
You should sire a child or children so that you become a forward-thinking person whose thoughts are on preserving this country for the next generation. But then again, you just broke up with the Korean girl named Grace.
Preserving this country for the next generation, for my children, is something really personal for me. This Scarborough shoal dispute and the rest of the Spratly Islands' our country's hope for a better, independent, economy.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
2nd ISULONG MO! Rapid Chess Tournament
Got plans for the Labor Day on May 1? Why not join spend the midweek reprieve that's chess related?
The 2nd Isulong Mo Rapid Chess Tournament is happening on May 1, 2012 on the third floor, Food Court of Alphaland Southgate Mall, Makati City. This event is sanctioned by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines
Some reminders:
• The tournament is open to all non-titled chess players, but women titled players may join.
• The tournament is divided in to two divisions. (KIDDIES & OPEN-AGE)
• Participants should present proof of age (e.g. birth certificate, any gov't. identification card)
• The tournament of mode play is 7 rounds for the KIDDIES and 8 rounds SWISS for Non-Master.
• Rate of play is 25 minutes for the KIDDIES and 20 minutes for the Open-age division.
• FIDE Laws of chess shall govern the tournament. (ground rules will be posted onsite)
A. NON-MASTER
Champion P6,000.00 + Trophy
2nd place P3,500.00 + Trophy
3rd place P1,500.00 + Trophy
4th place P1,000.00
5th place P700.00
6th place P500.00
7th place P500..00
8th place P500.00
9th place P500.00
10th place P500.00
Category Prizes:
Top 55 & Above - P500.00 plus Medal
Top 18 & Below - P500.00 plus Medal
Top 1900 & Below - P500.00 plus Medal
Top Lady - P500.00 plus Medal
B. KIDDIES DIVISION (14 yr. old & Under)
Champion P3,000.00 + Trophy
2nd place P1,500.00 + Trophy
3rd place P1,000.00 + Trophy
4th place P700.00 + Medal
5th place P500.00 + Medal
6th place P500.00 + Medal
7th place P300,00 + Medal
8th place P300.00 + Medal
Category Prizes:
Top 12 yr. & Under (1-2) Medal + chess set
Top 10 yr. & Under (1-2) Medal + chess set
Top 8 yr. & Under (1-2) Medal + chess set
Top Female Medal + chess set
(NO POOLING of Prizes in all Division)
Entry Fee: Non-Master : P250.00 Kiddies - P200.00
Number of participants will be limited only as follows:
Kiddies division -maximum of 100 entries only / Non-Master division –maximum of 128 entries only
Registration starts at 8:30 am up to 10:00 am. The first 100 registrants are entitled to a raffle prizes.
For registration and inquiries you may contact the following tournament arbiters/organizers:
NA GATZ LUZ : # 0999 994 8059
NA ALFREDO CHAY : # 0908 754 0888
NA ALEX DINOY : # 0922 828 8510
NA MILO SAMANIEGO : # 0932 491 3833
Tournament Chief supervising arbiter: International Arbiter ROLANDO YUTUC
Tournament Organizers: Sicilian Chess Club and Basham Games and Sports Shop. In partnership with Alphaland Southgate Mall
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Teams for the Cavite Chess Festival 2012
Here is the list of teams and players for the 2nd Governor Jonvic C Remulla Inter-Town Chess Festival 2012:
Naic Team A :
Board 1 : Mohammad Nasser Ampao - ( 1745 )
Board 2 : Jigg Ignacio Fernandez
Board 3 : Angel Atienza
Board 4 : Ramil Bullo
Board 5 : Jorny Antipolo Garcia
Naic Team B:
Board 1 : Thadeus Borja
Board 2 : Larry James Gerogalem
Board 3 : Eliseo H. Evangelista
Board 4 : Rael Andreo Ang
Board 5 : Wilfredo Seguenza
Naic Team C :
Board 1 : Ryan Vincent Jarabejo
Board 2 : Zoilo Nepomuceno Jr.
Board 3 : Bryan Luna
Board 4 : Joel Carcueva
Board 5 : Gregorio Catubo
Dasma Team A :
Board 1 : Roel Abelgas - ( 2085 )
Board 2 : Gil Ivan Biag - ( 2141 )
Board 3 : Michael Aguilar- ( 1923 )
Board 4 : Renie Malupa
Board 5 : Elijah Maliam - ( 1807 )
Dasma Team B :
Board 1 : Jelvis Calvelo - ( 1923 )
Board 2 : Gabriel Paril - ( 2029 )
Board 3 : Marie Antoinette Sandiego - ( 1886 )
Board 4 : Day PJ Mateo
Board 5 : Arman Subaste - ( 1797 )
Carmona Team :
Board 1 : Roderick R. Nava - ( 2319 ) - FM
Board 2 : Aldrin M. Malibiran - ( 1815 )
Board 3 : Mark Anthony Nava - ( 1771 )
Board 4 : Mario N. Abragon
Board 5 : Gamaliel Chua Delos Santos
Cavite City Team A :
Board 1 : Mar Anthony J. Santos - ( 2016 )
Board 2 : Ricky B. Herrera - ( 1991 )
Board 3 : Raymond D. Olingay
Board 4 : Carlo B. de Leon - ( 1811 )
Board 5 : Emil G. Urbi
Cavite City Team B :
Board 1 : Jurex Q. Ramos - ( 1749 )
Board 2 : Jerry R. Segaya - ( 1878 )
Board 3 : Reden P. Mayano
Board 4 : Harold A. Villa
Board 5 : Robert A. Lee
Tanza Team A :
Board 1 : Macwaine A. Molina
Board 2 : Rommel E. Sismo - An
Board 3 : Victor A. Abad
Board 4 : Petie toledo
Board 5 : Ronilo Nicolas
Tanza Team B :
Board 1 : Robvy Jemuel J. Wong
Board 2 : Rolando A. Villodres - ( 1850 )
Board 3 : Mark Russel Salera - ( 1885 )
Board 4 : Gerry B. Urbano
Imus Team A :
Board 1 : Chester D. Caminong - ( 2094 )
Board 2 : Zomer S. Amir - ( 1967 )
Board 3 : Lourecel P. Hernandez - ( 1857 )
Board 4 : Roberto Barranda Jr.
Board 5 : Napoleon L. Ramos
Imus Team B :
Board 1 : John Matthew M. Yutuc ( 1773 )
Board 2 : Kris Angelique T. Melicano - ( 1750 )
Board 3 : Joseph Rodolfo Y. Santos
Board 4 : Christine P. Hernandez
Board 5 : Janro B. Hagong
Bacoor Team :
Board 1 : Nelson I. Mariano III - ( 2089 )
Board 2 : Alfred C. Jumanan - ( 1983 )
Board 3 : Voltaire Marc M. Paraguya - ( 1866 )
Board 4 : John Gabriel F. Tabligan - ( 1805 )
Board 5 : Lex M. Tumlos - ( 1784 )
Gen. Trias Team A :
Board 1 : Gary Legaspi - ( 2097 )
Board 2 : Ederwin Estavillo
Board 3 : Rowell Candia
Board 4 : Felix Bawag
Gen. Trias Team B :
Board 1 : Lawrence Mendez
Board 2 : Joseph Deseo
Board 3 : Ricky Espera
Board 4 : Ferdinand Guimary
Rosario Team A :
Board 1 : Lloyd Rubio - ( 1867 )
Board 2 : Ramon Lidot - ( 2101 )
Board 3 : Esmar Alfaro
Board 4 : Gregorio Balance
Board 5 : Cruferhey Cruz
Rosario Team B :
Board 1 : Marthie Lim
Board 2 : Jayson Honrada
Board 3 : Mar Anthony Lisama
Board 4 : Jonathan Buhain
Board 5 : Fernando Garcia Jr.
Silang Team A :
Board 1 : Ernesto Pascual
Board 2 : Marlon Montoya - ( 1869 )
Board 3 : Ariel Montoya
Board 4 : Emerson Sayaman - ( 1898 )
Board 5 ; Emil Castillo
Silang Team B :
Board 1 : Deorico P. de Paz Jr.
Board 2 : Diomedes M. Batica
Board 3 : Hedifoldo Matubang
Board 4 : Roger C. Rosagaso
Board 5 : Noel Lacasa
Gen. Mariano Alvarez Team :
Board 1 : Manuel Yu Jr. - ( 2115 )
Board 2 : Nixon G. Curioso - ( 2067 )
Board 3 : Gabriel M. Nagallo
Board 4 : Eduardo E. Porlage - ( 1926 )
Chess Training Matches Today
The grade school chess team of Lourdes School-Mandaluyong will be visiting us today to play with the PYP chess players of the Beacon School. Lourdes School Coach Alwin Sopungco will be bringing five players with him with Andrew Sopungco, his son, manning the top board.
Game time starts at three in the afternoon at the Spanish room. Round robin format with a time control of 15/g. Certificate of participation will be handed out to everyone. Beacon School provides all of the equipment, venue and certificates for the said event.
This will be a great experience for all the players! Have a great time guys!
Game time starts at three in the afternoon at the Spanish room. Round robin format with a time control of 15/g. Certificate of participation will be handed out to everyone. Beacon School provides all of the equipment, venue and certificates for the said event.
This will be a great experience for all the players! Have a great time guys!
Monday, April 16, 2012
1st PCU-Manila Rapid Chess Team Tournament 2012
Date: Saturday May 05, 2012
Organized by: ISPEAC
Categories: Non Master 2050 & below team average rating based on Standard rating of NCFP as of January 01, 2012.
Guaranteed Prizes:
CHAMPION - P25,000 + Throphy
Registration Fees:
P2,500 for Non-master
Kindly pay the registration fee to the CASHIER of the Philippine Christian University Taft Manila on or before 5pm of APRIL 27, 2012.
Tournament Format: 7 Rounds Swiss System and 25 minutes for each player.
Contact Person: ROEL ABELGAS 09064965066
ISPEAC- (02) 5262261 to 64 local 151 or 117.
Organized by: ISPEAC
Categories: Non Master 2050 & below team average rating based on Standard rating of NCFP as of January 01, 2012.
Guaranteed Prizes:
CHAMPION - P25,000 + Throphy
Registration Fees:
P2,500 for Non-master
Kindly pay the registration fee to the CASHIER of the Philippine Christian University Taft Manila on or before 5pm of APRIL 27, 2012.
Tournament Format: 7 Rounds Swiss System and 25 minutes for each player.
ISPEAC- (02) 5262261 to 64 local 151 or 117.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Noynoying According to Wikipedia
I made sure I saved a copy of the "Noynoying" entry on Wikipedia at my Scribd just in case Malacanang's henchmen find a way to erase it on the Internet. A day after this Noynoying came out into the open and into the awareness of the people, Malacanang sent out photos of Noynoy Aquino "doing" his job.
Well I tried to do some Noynoying this Holy Week but somehow I find it boring but I guess if you're a Cojuanco-Aquino son, you have mastered the art of doing nothing before even becoming the President of the Philippines.
Anyways, here it is:
Noynoying
Well I tried to do some Noynoying this Holy Week but somehow I find it boring but I guess if you're a Cojuanco-Aquino son, you have mastered the art of doing nothing before even becoming the President of the Philippines.
Anyways, here it is:
Noynoying
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
Bataan Death March Revisited
Yeah right! Holiday it was for us part of the working force last Monday April 10, 2012. Do we know the reason why? What were we observing or commemorating? And if we know, what are we doing about it?
The Bataan Death March began on April 10, 1942 when 75,000 allied troops were trapped by the Japanese and forced to surrender. Bataan Death March was a forced march of 85 miles in six days with a one-meal a day policy. The Bataan to Cabanatuan trek is probably the worst war-crime ever committed against a group of Prisoners of War. The Japanese guards committed atrocities against hundreds of Filipinos and Americans.
Stories of World War 2 from the Lolo and Lola Generation. My Lola would often tell me, when she was alive, the things her mother would do. When the bow-legged Japanese soldiers would pass by their town, Filipinos would hide or runaway from the parade as far as they could. My lola told me she was placed inside a container drum and be covered with dried coconut leaves. She also told me a story about the Death March. Since the food supply was rationed, the prisoners were made to drink their own urine to avoid dehydration.
Truly, the war crimes of these raw-food-eating-race should never be forgotten. They killed Filipinos and they took advantage of our country's natural resources. They were demonic enough to rape the Filipino women.
Eighty years have passed, have we forgiven these people? Have we moved on? Eighty years have passed, have they, as a nation, paid for the crimes they've committed against us?
Filipinos should never forget.
The Bataan Death March began on April 10, 1942 when 75,000 allied troops were trapped by the Japanese and forced to surrender. Bataan Death March was a forced march of 85 miles in six days with a one-meal a day policy. The Bataan to Cabanatuan trek is probably the worst war-crime ever committed against a group of Prisoners of War. The Japanese guards committed atrocities against hundreds of Filipinos and Americans.
Stories of World War 2 from the Lolo and Lola Generation. My Lola would often tell me, when she was alive, the things her mother would do. When the bow-legged Japanese soldiers would pass by their town, Filipinos would hide or runaway from the parade as far as they could. My lola told me she was placed inside a container drum and be covered with dried coconut leaves. She also told me a story about the Death March. Since the food supply was rationed, the prisoners were made to drink their own urine to avoid dehydration.
Truly, the war crimes of these raw-food-eating-race should never be forgotten. They killed Filipinos and they took advantage of our country's natural resources. They were demonic enough to rape the Filipino women.
Eighty years have passed, have we forgiven these people? Have we moved on? Eighty years have passed, have they, as a nation, paid for the crimes they've committed against us?
Filipinos should never forget.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
FIDE April 2012 Newsletter
Here is a copy of the FIDE April 2012 Chess-in-Schools Newsletter (non-premium):
FIDE Newsletter A April 2012 FIDE Newsletter B April 2012
FIDE Newsletter A April 2012 FIDE Newsletter B April 2012
Monday, April 9, 2012
2nd Governor Jonvic C. Remulla, Jr. Chess Festival
The 2nd Governor Jonvic C. Remulla Jr. Cavite Inter-Town Chess Festival is set on April 18 to 21, 2012 at the Provincial Gymnasium, Trece Martires City. There will be two events for the four-day festival with the Cavite Chess Association and the Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office working together to provide Caviteno's the much needed Cavite-wide chess tournament.
The Cavite Age-Group Chess Championship opens the festival on April 18 with four categories: Under 11, Under 14, Under 17 and Under 20. And on the 19th to the 21st is the Cavite Inter-Town Chess Team Championship.
The deadline for the registration is on April 10, 2012, Tuesday. Strictly no on-site registration. An NSO Birth Certificate and Certificate of Residency is a MUST.
For details on registration fees, time controls and tournament format, please call or send and SMS to the following:
Mr. Erano "Erdy" Saquilayan @ 0921-304-4614
Mr. Assi Bagaipo @ 0919-837-9908
Mr. Jelvis Calvelo @ 0921-795-9789
Mr. Israel "Ice" Landicho @ 0928-410-7927
Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office (PYSDO) @ (046) 419-0759
The Cavite Age-Group Chess Championship opens the festival on April 18 with four categories: Under 11, Under 14, Under 17 and Under 20. And on the 19th to the 21st is the Cavite Inter-Town Chess Team Championship.
The deadline for the registration is on April 10, 2012, Tuesday. Strictly no on-site registration. An NSO Birth Certificate and Certificate of Residency is a MUST.
For details on registration fees, time controls and tournament format, please call or send and SMS to the following:
Mr. Erano "Erdy" Saquilayan @ 0921-304-4614
Mr. Assi Bagaipo @ 0919-837-9908
Mr. Jelvis Calvelo @ 0921-795-9789
Mr. Israel "Ice" Landicho @ 0928-410-7927
Provincial Youth and Sports Development Office (PYSDO) @ (046) 419-0759
April 2012 Chess Tournaments
Here are the Tournaments for the month of April:
Castaneda Non Master Open Chess Tournament
April 15-16, 2012
ACCS Mini-Gym, Castaneda Nueva Ecija
Registration fee: Php 100.00 with accomodation
For further information, please call 09276608783 (Globe) or 09206142474 (Smart)
National Open Chess Championship 2012
For information and registration please contact : IA Gene Poliarco cp# 0923-7309445, IA Ilann Perez cp# 0949-1760889, FA Patrick Lee cp# 0927-7209260 or email phichessfed2012@yahoo.com.
And this list is from"laminin" of Philippine Chess Portal:
April 7 - 10 NCFP Event National Age Group Visayas Leg in Aklan
April 7 Wesley Chess Cafe Blitz Event Robinson's Imus
April 8 Wesley Chess Cafe NM Ed Agagon Tribute U10 U12 U14 Robinsons Imus
April 11-14 NCFP Event National Juniors Visayas Leg in Aklan
April 14 NBS First Move Chess Robinson's Galleria
April 14 First Saturday Rapid Chess Tourney - Perez Bldg, Bicutan
April 15 GMA Cavite Non-Masters & Kiddies
April 16-20 NCFP Event NATIONAL OPEN Elims PACE QC
April 22 Inter-Youth Scholastic Chess Tournament - Makati Youth Center
April 23-30 National Age Group and National Juniors Finals - Tanauan Convention Center
Summer time in the Philippines! A time for tournaments and beach life!
Castaneda Non Master Open Chess Tournament
April 15-16, 2012
ACCS Mini-Gym, Castaneda Nueva Ecija
Registration fee: Php 100.00 with accomodation
For further information, please call 09276608783 (Globe) or 09206142474 (Smart)
National Open Chess Championship 2012
For information and registration please contact : IA Gene Poliarco cp# 0923-7309445, IA Ilann Perez cp# 0949-1760889, FA Patrick Lee cp# 0927-7209260 or email phichessfed2012@yahoo.com.
And this list is from"laminin" of Philippine Chess Portal:
April 7 - 10 NCFP Event National Age Group Visayas Leg in Aklan
April 7 Wesley Chess Cafe Blitz Event Robinson's Imus
April 8 Wesley Chess Cafe NM Ed Agagon Tribute U10 U12 U14 Robinsons Imus
April 11-14 NCFP Event National Juniors Visayas Leg in Aklan
April 14 NBS First Move Chess Robinson's Galleria
April 14 First Saturday Rapid Chess Tourney - Perez Bldg, Bicutan
April 15 GMA Cavite Non-Masters & Kiddies
April 16-20 NCFP Event NATIONAL OPEN Elims PACE QC
April 22 Inter-Youth Scholastic Chess Tournament - Makati Youth Center
April 23-30 National Age Group and National Juniors Finals - Tanauan Convention Center
Summer time in the Philippines! A time for tournaments and beach life!
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Easter Sunday 2012
Today is another beginning for everyone who believes in God Almighty! Today is Easter Sunday and it is the feast of feasts, the gladness of Christians. It is today, more than two thousand years ago, when Jesus Christ has risen from the dead and gained the crown of victory.
This is the centerpiece of God's plan for salvation. What Adam and Eve lost, Jesus Christ and Mary redeemed. Let this day be the beginning of our new life, purge the old and live according to God's ways.
I'd like to share this video which features the Byrds' cover of Turn, Turn, Turn from the 60's by Pete Seeger. The lyrics was taken verbatim from the Book of Ecclesiastes, as found in the King James Version of the Bible 1611. Although the sequence of the words was rearranged for the song, Pete Seeger added only six words in it. The Byrds cover is the most successful recorded version easily recahin No.1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1965.
This is the centerpiece of God's plan for salvation. What Adam and Eve lost, Jesus Christ and Mary redeemed. Let this day be the beginning of our new life, purge the old and live according to God's ways.
I'd like to share this video which features the Byrds' cover of Turn, Turn, Turn from the 60's by Pete Seeger. The lyrics was taken verbatim from the Book of Ecclesiastes, as found in the King James Version of the Bible 1611. Although the sequence of the words was rearranged for the song, Pete Seeger added only six words in it. The Byrds cover is the most successful recorded version easily recahin No.1 in the US Billboard Hot 100 charts in 1965.
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Holy Week 2012
The Lenten Season 2012 is at its peak this week and I've already set up the activities for the remaining days leading to Easter Sunday. Tomorrow, Holy Wednesday, I'll be doing the Visita Iglesia with my wife and our starting point will be the Imus Cathedral and we'll end in San Lorenzo Ruiz Church. We will try to visit and pray in fourteen churches and I will take the chance to take as much pictures as I can after each prayer and meditation.
The holy week is a good time to reflect ton our lives, loved ones, family members, friends, colleagues and activies, achievements, failures. This is also a perfect time to renew our relationships with God and Mother Earth. The holy week gives us this chance to be cleanse our minds and souls.
It has been a very successful and productive schoolyear for our children this year. Our eldest, Patricia, placed 5th in her SPED-Fast Learner Class over-all and she bagged the Leadership Award for her batch. This wouldn't be possible without Jesus and Mother Mary's guidance to our family. For Freedom, he is doing very well with the homeschooling and his piano lessons has given him the motivation to work on something he feels comfortable with. He found his niche! For Miguel, he won the Most Resourceful Student ahead of his batch and is raring to go through the homeschooling like his kuya Freedom. we were blessed last October 27 with another member of the Family, our daughter Fides Sophia. She pretty much takes the center stage and was welcomed by her siblings with open heart and curious minds. A totally blessed year for the whole family.
Here is a YouTube video that was uploaded by a former student who I have kept in touch with because I've taught her brother chess for a very long time now. Nicole has been studying piano for about eight years now and last April 1, Sunday, she decided to upload her piano performances on YouTube. Her YouTube Chanel is Pianoismylove47.
Almost everyone in her current school have requested a song for her to play on the piano and upload on YouTube. I've written my favorites and so far, she has agreed and uploaded some of the songs on my list. Here some of the videos:
The holy week is a good time to reflect ton our lives, loved ones, family members, friends, colleagues and activies, achievements, failures. This is also a perfect time to renew our relationships with God and Mother Earth. The holy week gives us this chance to be cleanse our minds and souls.
It has been a very successful and productive schoolyear for our children this year. Our eldest, Patricia, placed 5th in her SPED-Fast Learner Class over-all and she bagged the Leadership Award for her batch. This wouldn't be possible without Jesus and Mother Mary's guidance to our family. For Freedom, he is doing very well with the homeschooling and his piano lessons has given him the motivation to work on something he feels comfortable with. He found his niche! For Miguel, he won the Most Resourceful Student ahead of his batch and is raring to go through the homeschooling like his kuya Freedom. we were blessed last October 27 with another member of the Family, our daughter Fides Sophia. She pretty much takes the center stage and was welcomed by her siblings with open heart and curious minds. A totally blessed year for the whole family.
Here is a YouTube video that was uploaded by a former student who I have kept in touch with because I've taught her brother chess for a very long time now. Nicole has been studying piano for about eight years now and last April 1, Sunday, she decided to upload her piano performances on YouTube. Her YouTube Chanel is Pianoismylove47.
Almost everyone in her current school have requested a song for her to play on the piano and upload on YouTube. I've written my favorites and so far, she has agreed and uploaded some of the songs on my list. Here some of the videos:
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