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I remember this perfectly…. I was with these 2 guys buying stuff for my sister’s wake in WalterMart Makati. And when I was about to pay at the cashier, I noticed that the line was full (about 20 people ahead of me). So I said to myself “Tough Luck Francis, just go with it!” Then I saw one of my companion named Paul who is also about to pay for the merchandise that he picked in the mall. Just when I thought that he will line-up after me, he went to a different lane that I didn’t know it exist….. The Express Lane. So after wasting 1 hour in the line and finally reaching the cashier. I went to Paul after and asked him… “How did you do that?” And this is what he said to me… “PWD ako Kuya!” PWD is an abbreviation and short term for Persons With Disabilities. Here in the Philippines, as of January 2017, there are an estimated 1.2 million PWDs in the country. But, only 50,000 PWD cardholders are taking advantage of the benefits, says Senator Sonny Angara. I was intrigued by ...

My youngest sister passed away last December 1, 2017 (Same day as my Birthday). Since then, I didn’t want to get up from the bed. Would rather lock myself in the bedroom to cry and contemplate on why she departed so early (26 years of age). She had so many things to do and accomplish. She has so many talents to share and present to the world. People were just getting to know her…. Why? I always ask that same question even up today. Why don’t they get the souls of the bums, the murderers, and all the pest in our society. Why her? Then I reflected upon and accepted that it is her time. Our creator said to her “You’ve done enough… Let them continue!” Even it is so difficult to move on and continue my regular daily life routine, I need to set in my mind that “The Show must Go On” . So starting today, I will turn my grieve and distress to awakening, motivation and enthusiasm. I will make my sister Roberta Marie Martinez(+) as an inspiration because that is what she exactly w...

May tatlong bibe akong nakita… Mataba mapayat mga bibe… Ngunit ang may pakpak… Well you know how the song goes. But to those who doesn’t, it doesn’t really matter. The important thing is the principle of a bibe. Bibe or Pato and even Itik are Tagalog terms of Philippine Ducks. Why Ducks! There are several reasons why a Filipino should raise ducks in their backyards, farms or vacant lands. Consider the following: GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN Duck raising provides meat and eggs for the family. Duck eggs are nutritious and provide needed protein for the family. Duck meat can be cooked in even more ways than chicken and is an excellent addition to the family diet. Duck Confit or Roast Duck anyone??? SHOW ME THE MONEY A farm family will have a daily supply of eggs, and you will be able to sell any surplus eggs for additional income. MORE PRACTICAL Duck raising is more practical for a small backyard project than raising chickens. Ducks are productive for a longer period of...

Meet Romy ! A former appliance sales representative who is now Currently Unemployed . He is living with his sister together with his niece and nephew. His sister is the one who is working and pays the rent in the condominium that they are staying in the city of Parañaque. Romy’s sister provide all the basic necessities in their household including Romy’s needs and a few of his little luxuries (Luho). A typical Filipino with a lifestyle like Romy would probably enjoy this kind of life. They may use the condominium’s amenities like swimming pool, basketball and badminton courts. They can also enjoy alcoholic drinks while talking to their neighbors in the clubhouse. They have the option to stay in their condo unit the whole day watching TV and probably use the internet in order to play Facebook games. Romy is not one of them. Aside from helping with the house chores like cooking, doing the grocery, cleaning the rooms, etc. Romy makes it a point that his niece and nephew are properly...

Avocado and scrambled eggs for breakfast anyone? I guess everybody would want that kind of meal (especially if you are health conscious). I saw this picture from a post of my friend in New York (A well renowned fitness & wellness coach) and I was thinking that if he can have that kind of meal there, then we can it here too as well. Sure, we can buy nutritious food like Avocado and Eggs in the grocery and wet market. But wouldn’t it better if we can have those food for FREE. How? There are lots of ways exactly.. 1.) You can plant different kinds of fruits and vegetables in your own backyard. With the help of good ole’ GOOGLE , you can search and get ideas of specific food that you want to have on your table. There are also a lot of available Free seminars and Facebook Groups that you can join and get generous information about organic urban farming. If your village association will give consent, you have the option to take in a few egg laying chickens that will lay org...

When I say about gaining new friends it doesn’t mean that you just settle for less. It doesn’t mean that you just go out on the street and ask some stranger to be your new friend. Where’s the challenge in that? Although that is the objective of the game, it would be better to aim high. We all should reach for the Stars. Now, that Star could be anyone. Just look for that somebody that you look up to like a Celebrity, a Sports Athlete, a Book Author, or even a Famous Painter. The choice is up to you. The difficult part is getting their attention. The Big Challenge is how would a ordinary person (like you and me) can able to reach them. These famous personalities are too busy in their everyday lives. Do you think that they even have the slightest amount of time to ask you “Hi (your name)! How’s your day going?” You and I both know that our chance are slimmer the slim. But I am up to the task. I don’t care how hard and how long it will take. That is the purpose of Friendillio...

What is my Purpose in Life? We all do have an Aspiration or Goal in life. From drinking Milk from our mother’s mammary glands until we reach the Rocking Chair age. We may have different routes and plans but is all pretty much the same… Play when you’re a kid, Go to School, Play some more, Get a Job (Business), Be in Love, Get Married, Have Kids, Make your Kids finish School, Retire and Play with your Grandchildren, Then go Back to your Creator. Some may never get married or have kids, Some prefer to Travel, Some are Workaholic, and some thinks they are still a Kid that never gets Old. But our common purpose are all the same. I too have that same purpose. I enjoyed my Youth, Received quality Education, Had several successful and not so successful Businesses (Jobs too), Married the Love of my Life, Rewarded with 2 Handsome Boys, Travelled to different places, and Help People along the way. And when the time comes when I go back to my creator, I can say that I did my Purpose...