Browsing Archive: September, 2011
Rotarians as miracle workers, Part I
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends…” (The Lord Jesus Christ, in John 15:13, the Holy Bible).
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ROTARIANS AS MIRACLE WORKERS FOR SERVICE ABOVE SELF: I delivered a speech during the “Governor’s Visit and Fellowship for Service Above Self and Four Way Test” of the Rotary Club of Intramuros, District 3810 of Rotary International, last Thursday, Se... Continue reading ...
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The truth on RP prostitution?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: … “The person without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit…” (1 Corinthians 2:14, the Holy Bible).
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WHO IS TELLING THE TRUTH ON RP PROSTITUTION---ENRILE, LACSON OR THOMAS? So, can Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and Senator Panfilo Lacson tell us, are they ... Continue reading ...
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Good news re: rains, floods, winds
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well...” (Jesus Christ, in Matthew 6:33, the Holy Bible).
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THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT RAINS, FLOODS AND STRONG WINDS: Did you notice how the rains and the floods and the strong winds, especially those generated by Typhoon Pedring (or Nesat), are becoming more widespread and more destructive nowadays? Th... Continue reading ...
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“Touching lives, improving communities”
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age…” (Jesus Christ in Matthew 28:19-20, the Holy Bible).
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ROTARIANS URGED: “SHOW AND TELL”: Today, I yield this space to a part of the speec... Continue reading ...
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Antidote vs. suicidal tendencies
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATION: “…My dear children, I write this to you so that you will not sin. But if anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One…” (1 John 2:1, the Holy Bible).
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FILIPINOS GETTING TO BE SUICIDES? Here’s a very disturbing news from the police beat: nine men committed suicide last Sunday, 25 September 2011.
From police records, the suicides were identified as Harold Gl... Continue reading ...
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Biblical basis of economic crunch
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36
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BIBLICAL BASIS OF WORLD ECONOMIC CRUNCH: All preparations of the Aquino government to cushion the impact of recession will mean nothing if it does not take into account that there is something Biblical in the proje... Continue reading ...
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Fight vs. budget cut in education flawed
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope...” (Romans 5:3-4, the Holy Bible).
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FIGHT VS. BUDGET IN EDUCATION CUT FLAWED: The fight against budget cuts for state universities and colleges (SUCs) continues to ignore one basic flaw in the management of these government educational institut... Continue reading ...
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Of lady golfers & PNoy’s “star”
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God…” (Romans 15:7, the Holy Bible).
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LADY GOLFERS WELCOME, TOO! Attention, lady golfers: you, too, can join the “First President’s Cup Golf Tournament” of the Rotary Club of Intramuros, which will be held on October 8, 2011, starting at 6:30 in the morning, at the Club Intramuros Golf Course in Intramuros, ... Continue reading ...
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“Parental failure” killed the boys!
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all...” (2 Corinthians 13:14, the Holy Bible).
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“PARENTAL FAILURE” KILLED THE BOYS: The real issue in the fatal shooting of a 16 year old boy by his 13 year old “special male friend” inside the SM Mall in San Fernando City, Pampanga is “parental failure”, or the evident i... Continue reading ...
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Rotary golf tournament draws support
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Be glad, people of Zion, rejoice in the Lord your God, for he has given you the autumn rains because he is faithful. He sends you abundant showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before…” (Joel 2:23, the Holy Bible).
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SUPPORT POURS FOR ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT: I wish to thank, at this point, the many individuals who are now starting to pour their help for the “First President’s Cup” o... Continue reading ...
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COCOPEA and schools as business
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Do no let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen…” (Ephesians 4:29, the Holy Bible).
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PRIVATE SCHOOLS ARE BUSINESSES, AFTER ALL: The “Statement of Concern on House Bill 4791” issued by the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations or COCOPEA, lambasting a propose... Continue reading ...
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News headlines & Biblical warnings
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others...” (Philippians 2:3-4, the Holy Bible).
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TODAY’S HEADLINES FULFILL BIBLICAL PROPHECIES: Many will call it pure coincidence, but it appears eerie to me that many of the headlines in our newspapers today, here and... Continue reading ...
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New SC appointee: good shift
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom...” (James 3:13, the Holy Bible).
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BERNABE TO SC: GOOD SHIFT FOR JUDICIARY: The appointment of the youthful Court of Appeals Justice Estela Perlas Bernabe to the Supreme Court signifies a good shift for the judiciary---young justices could only mean fresh and invigorating ... Continue reading ...
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Dengue vaccine from RP out in 2 years
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…And so we know and rely on the love God has for us. God is love. Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them...” (1 John 4:16, the Holy Bible).
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DENGUE VACCINE FROM RP OUT IN TWO YEARS: In two years’ time, the Philippines will be able to come out with a vaccine that will take dengue out as a fatal disease in the country, a doctor who is a top official of the National Committee on Urb... Continue reading ...
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Gold greater than `Yamashita’ here in RP? BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind…” (Philippians 2:1-2, the Holy Bible). -ooo- G... Continue reading ...
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RA 9344: work of unthinking lawmakers and president
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Fathers, do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord…” (Ephesians 6:4, the Holy Bible).
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RA 9344: WORK OF UNTHINKING LAWMAKERS AND PRESIDENT: Republic Act 9344, or the Juvenile Justice Law, is one example of a law that was enacted by our congressmen, senators and the president who signed it, without any one of them really ... Continue reading ...
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Did Mike and Al need a Moner?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4, the Holy Bible).
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HAVE OUR SHIP CAPTAINS TAKEN UP MANAGEMENT COURSES ALREADY? So, Labor Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz is saying the government “has formally informed” the European Commission of the supposed corrective measures to improve Filipino seamen’s training, but the question remains: have Filipino seamen, especially... Continue reading ...
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Senate Bill 2865 is an abortion law
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “… I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth…” (Psalm 121:1-2, the Holy Bible).
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More 9/11 tragedies to hit US cities
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you...” (Isaiah 46:4, the Holy Bible).
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MORE 9/11 TRAGEDIES TO HIT US CITIES: Much have already been said of the 9/11 tragedy that struck the US 10 years ago, but let me reiterate my position here that 9/11 was a punishment from God, on account of ... Continue reading ...
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RP to lose US $1.4 B yearly from IMO rule
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance...” (Titus 2:2, the Holy Bible). -ooo-
RP TO LOSE US $ 1.4 B AS SHIP CAPTAINS LOSE THEIR JOBS: The Philippines will lose an estimated US$1.4 billion yearly in salaries of its ship captains who face separation from their employment with international seafaring vessels and ships, o... Continue reading ...
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Yes, it is Gen. Bartolome, after all!
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground…” (Psalm 143:10, the Holy Bible).
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IT’S GEN. BARTOLOME, AS I TOLD YOU IT WILL BE: And so, once again, may I congratulate Gen. Nicanor Bartolome for his appointment as the director general of the Philippine National Police (PNP), starting Friday, September 9, 2011, to replace the retiring Gen. Raul B... Continue reading ...
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LRT, MRT subsidies needed by all Pinoys
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…He is the one we proclaim, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone fully mature in Christ...” (Colossians 1:28, the Holy Bible).
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LRT, MRT SUBSIDIES NEEDED: The reason being advanced by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to justify the collection of higher fares for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and Metro Rail Transit (MRT) sy... Continue reading ...
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Bigger scandal in land row
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Jesus replied, `Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them’… (John 14:23, the Holy Bible).
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ROTARIANS TO HELP FIGHT CHILD BLINDNESS: Rotarians from District 3810 of Rotary International (RI) will help in implementing the “Sight For A Child” Program by selecting public schools in their respective areas of jurisdiction wher... Continue reading ...
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.5M children go blind in RP every year
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age….” (Matthew 28:18-20, the Holy Bible).
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Bleak 2011 Christmas for RP seen
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus. Guard the good deposit that was entrusted to you—guard it with the help of the Holy Spirit who lives in us…” (2 Timothy 1:13-14, the Holy Bible).
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BLEAK 2011 CHRISTMAS FOR RP SEEN: Credit Suisse, the Swiss financial services firm, just made Christmas 2011 very bleak for Filipinos with its forecast... Continue reading ...
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MMDA raps TRO vs. smoking ban
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…This is what the Lord says— your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: `I am the Lord your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go’...” (Isaiah 48:17, the Holy Bible).
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ROTARY GOLF TOURNAMENT COUNTDOWN BEGINS: The countdown for the October 8, 2011 golf tournament of the Rotary Club of Intramuros has begun, and it is just a mere 34 days to go before the tourn... Continue reading ...
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Hell and man’s rejection of God
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
AGONY OF JESUS, AS THE FIRST SORROWFUL MYSTERY: After the Joyful Mysteries and the Mysteries of Light, the Holy Rosary of Roman Catholic Christians deal with the so-called “Sorrowful Mysteries”, which depict the parts of the life of Jesus that culminate in His death on the cross.
The first of these “Sorrowful Mysteries” is the “Agony of Jesus”, which is the story of Jesus agonizing at his impending crucifixion and death on th... Continue reading ...
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Tourists as objects of business?
BY ATTY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it….” (Proverbs 22:6, the Holy Bible).
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TOURISTS AS OBJECTS OF BUSINESS? OH WELL!!! I couldn’t agree more to what newly-installed Tourism Secretary Ramon Reyes Jimenez Jr. laid out as plans to attract more tourists to the Philippines. Indeed, there is a need to “sell the Philippines” and promote ... Continue reading ...
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Is Comelec’s legal chief worth crying for?
BY ATY. BATAS MAURICIO
LIFE’S INSPIRATIONS: “…Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care. Today, if only you would hear his voice…” (Psalm 95:6-7, the Holy Bible). -ooo-
IS RAFANAN WORTH CRYING FOR? Is lawyer Ferdinand Rafanan, the ousted legal chief of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), worth crying for? Apparently yes, i... Continue reading ...
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