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Political Partisanship: Its Deleterious Effects

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 Political partisanship has long been a feature of democratic societies. In the Philippines, where democracy thrives on elections, public discourse, and civic participation, taking sides in politics is inevitable. Citizens naturally align themselves with leaders, ideologies, and programs they believe will improve the nation. However, when political loyalty becomes excessive, blind, and deeply personal, it produces harmful consequences that weaken social harmony, distort governance, and divide the Filipino people. The growing culture of political tribalism in the Philippines has become one of the major obstacles to national unity and progress. One of the most visible negative effects of taking sides in politics is the division it creates among Filipinos. Political disagreements that should remain within the bounds of healthy democratic debate often evolve into hostility and hatred. Families quarrel during elections, friendships are destroyed over political opinions, and communities ...
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The State of Education in the Philippines: Insights from EDCOM II

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  The Philippine education system stands at a critical crossroads. According to the findings of the Second Congressional Commission on Education or EDCOM II, the country is facing what experts now describe as a “learning crisis” — one that threatens not only the future of Filipino learners but also the nation’s long-term economic and social development. Created through Republic Act No. 11899 in 2022, EDCOM II was tasked to conduct a comprehensive national review of Philippine education after the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Over three years, the commission studied the entire education sector—from early childhood to higher education and technical-vocational training—and produced a series of landmark reports detailing the alarming realities confronting Philippine education today. ( Wikipedia ) A System in Crisis One of the most disturbing findings of EDCOM II is the severe decline in student proficiency across grade levels. Recent national assessments revealed that s...
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Worrying About Nothing

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 "S ince wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defences of peace must be constructed ". But no, I am not going to agonize on this gargantuan topic. What I will be dealing now is how men worry too much about something that does not even remotely appear to be existent. Kumbaga, parang lahat ng posibilidad nailahad na at sa kalaunan ay parang naging totoo na. There was a story in my high school world literature book which tells a story on how the first war happened. Two tribes live on opposite sides of a big, wide river. The watchmen from each side closely observed each other's movements. One day, the chieftain of Tribe A ordered his warriors to whet their spears and bolos since these have become rusty out of lack of use. So the warriors of Tribe A went to the river so they could wash their weapons and be able to whet these on the rocky outcrops near the river bank. The flock of men alarmed the watchmen of Tribe B. One of them reported to...
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How to Meditate for Clarity, Intuition, and Guidance

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October 12, 2016  by  Jack Canfield   0 Comments (This article is lifted from Jack Canfield's blog. Used with implied permission.) I want to talk to you about something that has been absolutely essential on my path to success… That something is meditation. Learning how to meditate can help you to achieve success faster because when your mind is clear and focused, and your body is relaxed and calm, you can access information, both internal and external, that can help you make better decisions. The more you meditate, the more access you have to your intuition. Keep reading and I’ll show you how to meditate with a simple meditation exercise that I enjoy using. Three of the sources of my greatest successes came to me while I was meditating – the title for  Chicken Soup for the Soul , which has become a brand worth several hundred million dollars, and the inspiration for the creation of the Transformational Leadership Council and for our Online  Tra...
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MY SLP SOJOURN

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Daily Disciplines for Effortless Success by   JACK CANFIELD This article is lifted from jackcanfield.com. Permission to use this article is expressed at the original site of this article. June 9, 2016  by  Jack Canfield   12 Comments “Jack, what daily practices have played the biggest role in helping you achieve your level of success?” This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get from almost everyone I meet – from my students, to top CEOs, to the great Oprah Winfrey, who asked me this very question before I appeared on her show. I find that the most powerful actions I take every day are those that help me shift my attitude, cultivate a success mindset, and keep my most ambitious goals and dreams top of mind so I stay on target and achieve them faster. Here are the six daily practices I use to stay inspired, keep my energy and confidence high, and accomplish more with greater joy and ease. Add them to your daily routine and I guarantee ...
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New Year's Resolutions Versus Procrastination

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Awareness of a problem is halfway to its solution. Not so with new year's resolution. Every year, people are told to list things they want to do (or get rid of). Commonly listed are: 1. Dieting. Eat much during Christmas and New Year's eve and start dieting first day of the year. Better said (or listed) than done. 2. Save money. Splurge on the holiday buys and start saving the the new year unfolds. In most cases, the one concerned is insolvent at the start of the year, having spent the last centavo for the two consecutive celebrations. 3. Changing one's bad habits. Doing it is as hard as a camel enters the eye of a needle. So what's new and what is there to start with? They say the procrastination is "putting off for tomorrow what one can do today." Yeah, the so-called manana habit. "Bukas na lang ako mag-diet."Bukas na lang ako mag-save."Bukas na lang kita mamahalin (uhrrmmmm)." Procrastination happens when there are a lot of...
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