The Mamasapano tragedy raises unpleasant questions and it’s our duty to find the truth and to learn from it. It is argued that personal motives, arrogance and greed were the driving forces of the officers in charge of the operation. Sadly enough, this might be true. Pride, arrogance and greed are very dangerous components in […]
Author: Gracela Einarson
Hi, I'm Grace. I write about my insights and opinions, life in Spain, and travels. Welcome to my blog!
For many years, the rising cost of education has been a major concern in the Philippines. It ruins the dreams of countless families to have professional sons and daughters. Compared to housing and commodity prices, tuition fee increases are higher than we can afford. Technical and vocational skills training (mostly offered by private companies) is […]
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The Poverty Around Us
If you walk the streets and look at everyone’s face, you can (if you are observant) identify the happy and sad ones, the carefree and the problematic, the poor and the well-off. Often the poorest share smiles and laughter while the rich are cold and arrogant. We cannot really tell what’s within each and every […]
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Selling Lots in Heaven
Will you be ready if you die tomorrow? Have you reserved a spot in heaven? Just in case, contact me because I am not only a real estate broker selling a lot in Davao City, I also belong to a church that sells lots in heaven. It’s easy to acquire one if you obey and […]
I have just seen a video of Pope Francis on his way to the Apostolic Nunciature in Manila and I was touched deep in my heart. The visit is indeed a very significant event for all of us. It is a symbol of hope and a celebration of Filipino resilience. The act also emphasizes the […]
Today, I was reminded of the value of firmness. It is not a matter of being in the right or wrong situation. It is a matter of deciding what will be the best for the project and the persons involved. A wrong decision can easily destroy a good possibility, so we have to be very […]