Lifted from FB 21 March 2024 “Did you know….An oyster that has not been wounded in any way does not produce pearls? A pearl is a healed wound. Pearls are a product of pain, the result of a foreign or unwanted substance entering the oyster, such as a parasite or a grain of sand. The inside of an oyster shell is a shiny substance called “nacre.” When a grain of sand enters, the nacre cells go to work & cover the grain of sand with layers & more layers to protect the defenseless body from the oyster. As a result, a beautiful pearl is formed! The more pearls, the more valuable… GOD never allows pain without a purpose. What if your greatest ministry to others comes out of your greatest hurt ? The hard things we may be going through now are really nothing in comparison to the glory that will be revealed in us later. (Romans 8:17-18)” 🤍-Author Unknown

Lifted from #DUOI_AMPILAN 16 March 2024  SINO SI #JABIDAH?  Ang Pangalan sa Likod ng #JabidahMassacre Si Jabidah ay isang babaeng karakter sa isang alamat ng Moro communities sa Mindanao. Isa siyang magandang babae subalit sa likod ng pangalang ito ay hinibla ang isang kasaysayan na binuhay sa Tapang at Pag-ibig na dinilig ng Luha at Dugo. Habang nasa loob ako ng pampasaherong sasakyan sa Cotabato City, may dalawang babae na nasa edad mahigit kwarenta na nag-uusap tungkol sa 18 March bilang isang holiday. Sabi ng isa sa kanila na ang holiday ay bilang Bangsamoro Day subalit wala na siyang alam na ibang detalye tungkol sa mahalagang araw. Tahimik lang akong nakikinig subalit lumipad na ang aking diwa at inalala ang kahalagahan ng 18 March. Kahit na noong batang musmos pa ako ay lagi ko na lamang naririnig ang tungkol sa Jabidah. Naging bukambibig na ng marami kahit na sa panahong ito ang salitang Jabidah lalo na sa mga tribu ng mga Muslim sa Pilipinas at hindi malilimot ng mga ...

DIANA AMAMIO ANZALONE: "Our pride “Chocolate Hills” considered by foreign tourists as one of the many wonders of the world and supposedly protected and preserved, is now corrupted by local politicians allowing the construction of this resort! This will eventually destroy the scenic beauty of the area if allowed and continued!😠🙄 This should be stopped immediately!😠" - 14 March 2024 Her reaction to Philippine Star article on BOHOL CHOCOLATE HILLS  'IT DESTROYS THE BEAUTY OF NATURE' This was the concern of some netizens in the comments section of an adventurer's post which featured a resort located at the center of Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Called Captain's Peak, the resort has a rectangular swimming pool attached with slides, and a few umbrellas providing shade for visitors. Cemented steps and other decorations are also installed in the area. This, however, did not sit well with netizens who saw the video. "Not a good idea. It destroys the beauty of natu...

Repost from FB 14 March 2024 Posted by Balik Tanaw at Alaala The Chocolate Hills (Cebuano: Mga Bungtod sa Tsokolate, Filipino: Mga Tsokolateng Burol) are a geological formation in the Bohol province of the Philippines. There are at least 1,260 hills, but there may be as many as 1,776 hills spread over an area of more than 50 square kilometers (20 sq mi). They are covered in green grass that turns brown during the dry season, hence the name. The Chocolate Hills are a famous tourist attraction in Bohol. They are featured in the provincial flag and seal to symbolize the abundance of natural attractions in the province. They are in the Philippine Tourism Authority's list of tourist destinations in the Philippines; they have been declared the country's third National Geological Monument and proposed for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Source: Wikipedia

Lifted from Philippines, My Philippines 13 March 2024 Marang (Artocarpus odoratissimus) is a naturalized, evergreen, fruit-bearing tree species that can grow up to 25 m in height.  Marang belongs to the genus Artocarpus, which includes Langka (A. heterophyllus), Rima (A. altilis), Kamansi (A. camansi), Antipolo (A. blancoi), and Gumihan A. sericicarpus).  This specie is cultivated in many provinces in the Philippines for its edible fruit, considered one of the superior-tasting Artocarpus fruits. CHARACTERISTICS/PROPERTIES: The fruit, round or oblong in shape, has distinct proad hairs that become brittle with maturity.  It also emits a chemical-like odor that intensifies as it ripens, hence its scientific name. The skin is easily peeled with bare hands, revealing white pulp that is soft, juicy, and sweet. Additionally, it contains edible seeds with a nutty flavor when roasted or boiled. Marang is popularly enjoyed as a dessert fruit. However, unripe or immature marang can...

Lifted from FB 10 March 2024 𝐃𝐈𝐃 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐊𝐍𝐎𝐖?  𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Largest City in the Philippines 𝗖𝗲𝗯𝘂 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Oldest City in the Philippines 𝗧𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗺 ↦ Music Capital of the South 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗹 ↦ Phil. Island Garden City 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲 ↦ Banana Capital 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗶 ↦ Coconut City of the South 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗼𝘀 ↦ Clay Capital of Mindanao 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮 ↦ Banana Capital of Davao 𝗞𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗽𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻 ↦ City at the foot of Mt Apo 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Durian Capital, Cacao Capital 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹 ↦ Ilonggo City of the South 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗦𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 ↦ Tuna Capital  𝗕𝘂𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗼𝗻 ↦ Pineapple Capital 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆 ↦ Summer Capital of the South 𝗗𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗼 ↦ Fruit Basket and King City of the South 𝗖𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗼 ↦ City of Golden Friendship 𝗜𝘀𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻 ↦ Oil Palm Capital of the Philippines 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 ↦ Island Born of Fire 𝗦𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗮𝗶, 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗶 𝗧𝗮𝘄𝗶 ↦ Venice of the South 𝗖𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘁𝗼 ↦ Land of Mightiest Mountain 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝗹...

By Rado Gatchalian The Evolution of Time Poem and photography by Rado Gatchalian In the beginning was the Word, and for all eternity and reason — it remains countless one and many: those particles, seen and unseen, all glory to the sun and moon, of day and night, now and tomorrow. Through the ages: everyone departs, and only Time persists. Like sweet flowers in the ocean it rises against waves of irresistible power of Nature: Yet it dies… but that moment, when its petals open like a newborn child, lives forever. Time and time again, we come and go, we say hello, we say goodbye… Again and again like a dejavu. Tomorrow when everything is lost, when all bones are scattered as dust, it consumes all breath of Life — from Past to Present: all are here, one and all. Time is sacred; so little yet eternal… when all of us expire, Memory lives on. Like all passing through, when footprints become our sole witness, he who remembers becomes flowers that never wither in all seasons.