Integral Human Development

Who knows a love story can bring not just a heave of emotions but massive ways of cultural expressions? The learning in this session is   through a Filipino-Chinese musical play entitled “Binondo.” It tells the story of a Filipina falling in love with a Chinese scholar during pre-Martial Law in the heart of Manila’s Chinatown. Here goes one couple’s journey of great love and heartbreak. REFLECTION FRAMEWORK Part One : See-Experience/Conscious Experience  While watching the play, I was able to experience cultural sensitivity as the story was not just about the love that a Chinese and a Filipina had for each other but also that it   depicted Marco ’ s era and the cultural revolution of China. I noticed that even during the 70 ’ s and 80 ’ s, differing cultures get to be socially connected and romantic relationships are very much possible despite cultural differences even when it is not acceptable. I realized the les...

Integrality in the Work Place My Reflection Framework See-Experience/Conscious Experience  (“Masid-Danas”) During the session, I learned a lot of things about Integrality in the workplace where I was able to learn its importance, contributions and effects through the effort of the presenter , Dr. Cristine Margaret R. Atienza, who has been an expert in this field. I think the session was a remarkable one. It is very nice to meet the speaker. The seminar was very informative especially to all business leaders like me because it is essential to know that our subordinates needs to be whole as a person. Dr. Atienza gave us valuable information about the Model of Integration which made me engage more to listen throughout the presentation. My attention was glued to the entire session because the speaker was able to explain the importance and the impact of wholeness of a person.   I really admire her knowledge in human integrality es...

Culture and Aesthetic should be our way of life... The visit to the museum and the food crawl at Chinatown community is for the benefits of our Cultural and Aesthetic Development... REFLECTION FRAMEWORK Part One : See-Experience/Conscious Experience  Wow! Ang Ganda! Amazing! Th ese are the words that I uttered during our educational trip at the National Museum. Wow! Because it has reawakened my interest in   arts. I like painting and drawings! Ang Ganda ! Because I believe that Filipino masterpiece s are world class, esp ecially the Spo l larium that tells a lot of stories. I really appreciate that they were able to be kept and display ed . Truly a cultural treasure! Nostalgic Feeling . W hile listening to the tourist guide, I felt that I was really walking through our history. I felt that sense of patriotism relived in me.  I felt more proud that I am a Filipino   especially w hen I saw the Mural of the Philippine Medical Hi...

Most of the time,  budgeting is something we get to deal  with on a daily basis but the practical details of strategic financing is not common to many and am just fortunate to be given this opportunity to learn from Mr. Sandy Giles, CFA. With a mix of lecture and open discussion, learning has been tremendous covering the following topics: Basics of Cash Flow and Savings Basics on Stocks and Investing. What Money Do I Need…5 years from now…30 years from now How Fast Can Money Grow What are Good Investments How Do I Start in Savings and Investments Cash and Money Markets Bonds: For Safety & Security Shares of Stock: Common and Preferred Good Stocks vs Bad Stocks. Winner Stocks : Prices Go Up The basic learning gained may be enough for me to be armed with what I need to know to reassess my own financial philosophy and management, and brave the financial spectrum of investments. REFLECTION FRAMEWORK  Part One ...