Walang bobo. Iba lang ang kanilang talino.

Walang bobo. Iba lang ang kanilang talino.

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In the light of all the name calling of people reacting to early election results (with Grace Poe and Nancy Binay in top 12), I’d like to share how I’ve learned to use the word “bobo”.

We’ve heard the word “bobo” since we were kids, maybe some of us even heard it from our parents or teachers. It probably dates back to the time of our conquistadors, calling us “bobo” or “indio” to keep us subordinate and make us feel unworthy.

I’ve learned a powerful reframe of “bobo”. Let me share this story.

Walang bobo

I was fitting my barong at SM Makati a week before my wedding. Right outside the cubicle was a seamstress and her friend.

I overheared the seamstress telling her friend with much conviction: “Bobo kasi ako, eh.” [click to continue…]

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Respeto Lang Po

Respeto Lang Po

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I’m browsing through the social networks, and reading how some respectable friends are bashing Nancy Binay, Grace Poe or any other candidate who they feel do not deserve to win.

My friends, that’s how a democracy works. If some candidates you abhor are winning, that just means other Filipinos voted for the candidate. That’s all. Let’s respect that.

I feel bad because people I respect have allowed the bashing, have become part of the bullying. I see the insults and jokes spreading through tweets, fb, photos, memes.

Yes, maybe some are funny — I was laughing out loud at some memes. LOL! And when I think about the memes, I realize it’s actually MEAN. I decided to stop and call it FOUL! It’s cyber-bullying. FOUL! I’m calling it FOUL!

People don’t even realize how disrespectful it is. When we lash out insults at people, we actually reflect our own humane-ness or lack of it.

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What I learned from my mother: She knows Everything! Everything!

May 12, 2013

I dedicate this article to my mom, Flordeliz “Flor” Sabolboro-Soriano. Known as “Baby” or “Babes” to her friends and relatives, known as “mom” or “ma” or “mother” to me and my siblings. I first met my mom when I was born ;-) . She was 34 when she gave birth to me. I was the [...]

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Questions I get asked after the wedding

May 11, 2013

Ever since I married Rezza, the girl of my dreams, our friends started asking us a new set of common questions. I just love telling people how things are with me and Rezza. I enjoy sharing the blessing of marriage, the joy of marriage. So here it is, my answers to three of the most [...]

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Our first monthsary! We’ve only just begun :-)

May 6, 2013

Dear Family and Friends, Wow, how time flies! Rezza and I have been married for only one month and it feels like we’ve known each other for ten years ;-) . I keep reminding myself, “We’ve only just begun…” It’s my reminder to keep on working on our relationship. The wedding is just the start, [...]

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The Courage to be Respectful

March 7, 2013

I’m amazed at how much this facebook post was appreciated by my friends. ;-) . Sharing here … Yesterday, I walked past a school as a school bus (jeep) was loading up school boys. The 20-ish y.o. assistant of the school bus was making fun of passers-by, heckling, gesturing w his hands and hips, making [...]

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Accept the gift of Forgiveness

February 28, 2013

Re-connecting with my friend from circa 2009, I wrote: “What I remember most, my friend is how I described how unbelievable it was for me to forgive. I described it as “Hindi pang-tao”. I realize I was resisting, denying as if I was not worthy of this blessing of forgiveness back then. I realize now [...]

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The Twin Towers of Generosity and Gratefulness

February 23, 2013

As I walked across Makati to my next meeting, I brought along two books from my collection. I said a prayer and knew in my heart that I will meet the rightful next owner of the books. As I walked, I imagined that the owners would be suuuuper blessed by the gift. As if I [...]

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Three Christmas Gifts for You in 2012

December 24, 2012

Dear Friends, As I look back at 2012, I feel very blessed with so much love and growth. I thank you, my friends, for being part of my life, whether near or far. Among my many blessings this year, hands down – being engaged to my best friend Rezza is my biggest blessings this year. [...]

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How Much Did Your Money Grow this year?

December 20, 2012

Christmas na, and I’m reviewing my 2012, getting ready for bigger things in 2013! I am blessed this year through my finances. Rezza and I started investing in the Stock Market middle of 2012. And we’re growing our nest fund, knowing that with enough discipline, we’ll be millionaires in due time — sooner than later! [...]

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