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Do you believe that souls of departed family members go back during special occasions? Maybe it's coincidental to some but what if it happens in every special moment of your life? February 12, 2015. My room's window in Fairview, Quezon City, Philippines. Taken when I reviewed for the Physician Licensure Examination. February 14, 2015. Hotel window in Quiapo, Manila, Philippines. Taken few hours before our Physician Licensure Examination. When I took my Medical boards, I knew you were there, A bird outside my window that woke me up every day and put me to sleep in the evening. When my brother left to work abroad We knew you were there, A butterfly who rode with him from our house to the airport. When nanay was alone at home, I knew you were there, A butterfly who stayed with her in the room until she felt okay and stopped crying. When I came back from Manila, We knew you were there, A butterfly who was at our door step and never left until the...

Hello, friends. I would like to share this beautiful poem by William Ernest Henley. We are the master of our destiny. We are responsible for our own happiness. This famous inspirational poem charges us to accept responsibility for our lives no matter our circumstances. Invictus in Latin means unconquered. William Ernest Henley (1849-1903), an English Poet, had one of his legs amputated at the age of 17. The poem which he wrote while healing from the amputation is a testimony to his refusal to let his handicap disrupt his life. Indeed, he led a meaningful life as a poet and editor until he passed away at age 53. Invictus Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace ...

My 1st day of moonlighting in Boracay has been very memorable. Aside from the beautiful paradise, I was welcomed by beautiful stories of patients I met. Sunset is one of the best parts of the day. It's the best time to ready once self for the next days to come. :) For confidentiality, no pertinent data will be mentioned but I will share my thoughts about the case. His history goes this way... He is 74 years old who had sudden onset of decreased in sensorium and numbness of right extremities. Before their referral to us, the patient stayed for 5 days at home on that condition. Luckily, there was this concerned resident who visited them for some personal transactions and saw the old man in bed. With some medical know-how she suggested to bring the man to the hospital. Diagnostic tests were done and found to have subdural and epidural hematoma. The patient's family were appraised for a surgical intervention but they refused and the patient was discharged against medica...

It was Monday at around 2pm when a good friend (Roice) texted me that we will be meeting and visit the national museum to see the famous Juan Luna's painting - the Spolarium. However, I learnt that the museum is closed on a Monday (opens during Tuesdays to Sundays only) thus we have decided to try something different but still to experience a traditonal and cultural - related activity. Join us in our 8-hour pure walkathon tour in the city of Manila! We met at the Rizal park/Luneta park where you can find the world's famous Rizal's sculpture but because of the unhealthy heat of the sun we decided to walk on the shady part of the park until tadaahh - the tour started! Our first stop was still the National Museum, I mean just outside the museum! Haha. The beautiful structure of the building really amazed us and the "Balangay" just in front of the building was nostalgic. Balangay is a wooden boat used by our ancestors long time ago in which the word Barangay...

Pototan, Iloilo's Municipal hall. Pototan is a first class municipality in the Province of Iloilo in the Philippines. It is known nationwide as the Christmas Capital of Visayas and annually celebrates IWAG FESTIVAL which is scheduled every December 16. The Plaza Lagoon. This transforms to a beautiful Christmas Masterpiece every December - IWAG Festival where nightly shows and celebrations happen. IWAG means LIGHT, a celebration of music, lights and Christmas gatherings offered as thanksgiving in welcoming a brighter new year. The Skating Rink. Pototanons, young and old gather here every afternoon for skating fun experiences! Pototan is also known as the Rice Granary of Western Visayas in the Philippines because it became the leading supplier of rice in the region. Many years before, the Municipality also started PARAYAN FESTIVAL (Parayan means Rice fields) to celebrate the bountiful harvest of RICE. However, due to political conflicts and lack of support from th...

Everyday of their lives, they spend most of their time in bus terminals to sell peanuts, boiled quail eggs, fish crackers, bottled water and the like. I bought a plastic of peanut for 10 pesos and a bottled water for 15 pesos. The 25 pesos I gave him meant a lot to him. The extreme heat of the sun is nothing for him.  I  admire these people because they are doing it for a very significant reason. Their little income gives their family joy and hopes to continue life no matter what. Some are raising a family, some are helping their parents, some have no choice but to do so because of lack of education and it is very hard for them to compete in the field of employment. I salute them because of the simple joys they bring to the commuters and travelers. I hope that they will be blessed with a healthier body as they continue their journey in life. :)

A lady cries while the blind man sings a beautiful rendition of a classic Filipino song. In the Philippines, it is not surprising to see people in the streets begging for alms. A sad reality for every Filipinos since not everyone has given the opportunity of a fortunate life. One sunny afternoon in the streets of Taft, Manila, my attention was caught by this emotional scenario. There was this blind man with his guitar, sang classic Filipino songs. He played the instrument very well and his voice gave me goosebumps as he heartily sang the songs. I couldn't imagine why in this present times, classic OPM (Original Pilipino Music) is being left behind. The influences of other races have emerged and dominated the airwaves. On the other hand, just few steps from the singing blind man was this lady who bursted in tears while listening to the music. No one attempted to approach her and she never minded everyone coming around. She was crying hard but the man remained on his powerfu...