The seeker is constantly challenged. Enlightenment and evolution are what our souls long for. Our hearts cry out for clarity and discernment in search of our spiritual path and self realization. There are no solid or easy answers. It is our shared experience and compassion that sustain and support us through life.
Our home island of Negros Occidental declared a state of calamity in the wake of Typhoon Odette - a disaster that wreaked so much havoc in its wake.
a long standing record of service to the nation & its people
With local national elections in full swing this becomes a double edged sword. Those working on the ground are often hampered by show boating politicians who have until now been largely absent to local citizens and constituents.
Pinoy pride fills our heart and spirit to overflowing as we listen to Maria Ressa's acceptance speech at the Nobel Peace Prize awarding ceremony.
Philippine VP Leni Robredo with Maria Ressa
The Nobel Peace Prizes were awarded today in Oslo, Norway. This year's winners were two journalists honored for their unrelenting pursuits of truth in a world becoming less free.
Dmitry Muratov, editor of one of Russia's last independent news sources, was recognized for his work. Philippines journalist Maria Ressa, editor of Rappler.com, called for a reform of social media platforms.
Nobel Peace Prize Awardees - MLK & Maria Ressa
At stake are truth, facts, our democracy - threatened most by social media and technology. Where the spread of lies, laced with anger and hate, is prioritized over facts. Without the facts, you can't have truth. If you don't have truth, you can't have trust.
Without trust, all is compromised and much is lost. These are the folks at the forefront of this fight. Kudos to them for holding the line for truth and accountability for the rest of us.
This win is a victory for press freedom advocates across the Philippines and the world. Mabuhay!
