Exploring new places, having a quick family getaway, and taking a trip back home to see your childhood friends and meeting new faces are just some of the things that we look forward to when we come home for the summer.
Every year, we always think of ways on how to make our vacay fresh, exciting, and special. And Coke just gave us the ultimate summer experience with the Coke Studio Summer Concert.
The belief that we have no time or resources or that a gesture has to be large-scale to actually make a difference leads people to resign to the fact that we can’t as an individual help save, let alone protect, Mother Earth.
While the changes indeed have to be sizable to truly create a huge impact, it doesn’t mean that simple lifestyle changes done even by one person wouldn’t matter. Here are some of the simplest things an individual can easily do to enjoy life while protecting the planet.
Known for its world-class white sand beaches and colorful nightlife, Phuket, an island off the west coast of Thailand, is a favorite summer destination.
There are three ways to fully immerse in its beauty; Phuket offers a variety of great escapes from sunrise to sundown.
We all love mom’s cooking, but on her special day don’t make her pick up the apron and spatula; treat her to a sumptuous meal made especially for her that she can share with the people she care about.
Spanish Fiesta
For the queen of the house who loves Spanish cuisine, Eastwood Richmonde Hotel’s all-day dining restaurant Eastwood Café+Bar throws a Spanish fiesta, dubbed Mom is Love (Mamá es Amor) Mother’s Day Buffet, on May 12.
Zen living is an ideal that more and more people are embracing in their search for a life tucked in simplicity and with a deep sense of closeness to nature. It comes to life in the form of Japanese-inspired architecture and lifestyle that promotes peace and state of calm.
MANILA, Philippines – The results of the 117th bar exam were officially released by the Supreme Court on Friday, May 3.
Sean James Borja of the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) aced the bar with a score of 89.306%.
But before he made a name in the bigger world, Sean James Borja already made an impressive mark as he was hailed as Ateneo Law School’s Valedictorian.
Borja delivered his rousing speech during the 72nd Annual Commencement Exercises of the Ateneo Law School on July 15, 2018 at the Meralco Theater in Pasig.
Borja first opened up that he is a proud “homosexual law student.” But instead of it being a hurdle, he admitted it actually motivated him more to excel more.
He began his speech with, “This will come as no surprise to many of you: I am an openly homosexual law school student.”
Borja went on to share that being part of the LGBT community has made him want to excel even further, to prove his worth, and to work twice as hard.
“When I got to law school, I promised myself that I would push it to the very limit. I promised that if there was ever a path where I could become my best version, I would take that path and see how far someone like me could possibly go,” he added.
Borja’s inspiring words aimed at three important values he wanted to share with this fellow graduates.
First, he talked about the Myth of Sisyphus, which tells the story of Sisyphus who was tasked by the Gods to continually push a heavy boulder up a mountain. Sadly, whenever he reached the summit, the boulder would once again come rolling down.
Borja talked about the importance of perseverance and determination amidst seemingly impossible tasks. He said, “Failure is not a disability, it’s just a bruise, and a setback can be the perfect setup for a comeback if you just make it happen. Trust yourself, trust in the process, and know in your heart it will be worth it when you reach that summit."
The proud Valedictorian also asked the law school graduates to be be wary of entitlement.
He said, “It doesn’t matter who you are. The world doesn’t stop for anybody, not even those who took up law. Let’s not be that person who waves the “abogado ako” flag as if it was our ticket to demand special treatment from anybody. And I mean anybody. Dispel the notion that we deserve respect, happiness, and all the other good things in life by default. Because as my mom and my dad taught me, anything worth it in life has to be fought hard and earned."
True to Atenean values, Borja went on to motivate his fellow graduates to work for the good of others. He said, “Do everything that you love for all the good people."
He continued, “It’s great to achieve things for ourselves, but when what and who we wake up for is ourselves alone, there will come a day when we’ll run out of energy and lose meaning in the things we do. Our dreams are fueled by the love and kindness that we get from the world, whether that be from somebody close or from a complete stranger.”
Before receiving a wide round of applause from his fellow graduates, Borja urged them to value those who helped them achieve their dreams.
Borja said, “As we reach for the sky, never forget the people who would go through the nine circles of hell with us just to see us come through. Never forget the family and friends who have embraced and accepted us at our worst, and who have cheered us on without condition."
For the 2018 Bar exam, only 1,800 passed out of the 8,158 hopefuls (22.07%).
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