“If there is one thing you can give to the Philippines, what is that gift?”
If I had the ability to help the Philippines by giving gift I would give them a Advanced Military equipment - The military served as the protection of a country, it protects not only the higher-ups people but also the overall citizen of the country. To prevent annihilation of our people and country of the possible war that could occur we couldn't afford to be possibly defenseless and just let the invaders take advantage of us without putting much a fight.
I know its hard maintaining a good connection in our country especially if there so focus on our natural resources, or a terrorist that want to divided the continent in half.
With the on-going and future transaction in other country we couldn't possibly sure there wouldn't be a mishap in very transaction along the way and could lead to us to war, one example of near war issue is the "scarborough shoal" issue, we cant even protect that small island and its obvious that the china take advantage of that, If I were the other country I would say "I really would take advantage of it, with the abundant natural resources, why worry right?, if they cant protect a small island I'm sure they couldn't protect there country." It's obvious that small island belong to us but they insist that it belong to them and make a lot of excuses they even put a military ship to guard the island!
But with a Advanced Military equipment at least we could defend our rights but also our country and not be helpless, the point is the the only thing can save us in desperate moments is us we couldn't possibly ask for help in someone because no one or no country would like to engage into a war and risk a losing a lot, and even though we are under US protection it doesn't mean they would protect us and they made it clear. I heard on the news that they wouldn't engage/support regarding the scarborough shoal issue that could result to war US made it clear that they wouldn't intervened and only hope for a peaceful negotiation.
With the Advanced Military equipment it can prevent a war within the country like the issue of Zamboanga Siege those petty terrorist insisting to dived this small country I cant even think a good reason or outcome nor benefits we could get in diving the country, we should be united! And because of that war many loses of lives and establishments had lost we don't have a sufficient equipment to stop in fear of losing other people lives that could caught up in the process but if we had Advanced Military equipment like in japan, we could stop it early or we could plan early to stop it.
And lastly the Advanced Military equipment is not only for war its also for helping us, one possible scene for example is if one place in Mindanao if is hit by a calamity like intense flood, earthquake, etc. and they desperately needs our help like foods, clothes medicine, Advanced Military equipment could help us send the needs of those people early and efficiently and avoid war because of starvation or worst death.
We should always be prepared and trained because you'll never know that a future could bring.
I know its hard maintaining a good connection in our country especially if there so focus on our natural resources, or a terrorist that want to divided the continent in half.
With the on-going and future transaction in other country we couldn't possibly sure there wouldn't be a mishap in very transaction along the way and could lead to us to war, one example of near war issue is the "scarborough shoal" issue, we cant even protect that small island and its obvious that the china take advantage of that, If I were the other country I would say "I really would take advantage of it, with the abundant natural resources, why worry right?, if they cant protect a small island I'm sure they couldn't protect there country." It's obvious that small island belong to us but they insist that it belong to them and make a lot of excuses they even put a military ship to guard the island!
But with a Advanced Military equipment at least we could defend our rights but also our country and not be helpless, the point is the the only thing can save us in desperate moments is us we couldn't possibly ask for help in someone because no one or no country would like to engage into a war and risk a losing a lot, and even though we are under US protection it doesn't mean they would protect us and they made it clear. I heard on the news that they wouldn't engage/support regarding the scarborough shoal issue that could result to war US made it clear that they wouldn't intervened and only hope for a peaceful negotiation.
With the Advanced Military equipment it can prevent a war within the country like the issue of Zamboanga Siege those petty terrorist insisting to dived this small country I cant even think a good reason or outcome nor benefits we could get in diving the country, we should be united! And because of that war many loses of lives and establishments had lost we don't have a sufficient equipment to stop in fear of losing other people lives that could caught up in the process but if we had Advanced Military equipment like in japan, we could stop it early or we could plan early to stop it.
And lastly the Advanced Military equipment is not only for war its also for helping us, one possible scene for example is if one place in Mindanao if is hit by a calamity like intense flood, earthquake, etc. and they desperately needs our help like foods, clothes medicine, Advanced Military equipment could help us send the needs of those people early and efficiently and avoid war because of starvation or worst death.
We should always be prepared and trained because you'll never know that a future could bring.
#GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
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If I would give one thing in the Philippines, I would give a LEADER who is not biased. A person that really knows the issues in Philippines. A Leader that has a skills in leading the country.
ReplyDeleteIf I would give one thing in the Philippines, I would give Peace because our country is all about corruption and selfishness teaching them be thankful on what they have and strive for the better can cause peacefulness and great amount of satisfaction in one self and achieve peacefulness.
ReplyDeleteIf there’s one thing that I can give my dear country that would be …. The gift of Health. I want to do a medical mission with the help of Nuffnang Philippines and Globe thru #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
ReplyDeleteHealth is wealth. No amount of money, time and effort can ever, ever, bring the best of your health back, once it’s gone.
In my 6 years of practice as a nurse, I have seen how our healthcare system struggles to provide quality care for our countrymen, may it be in manpower, medicines, or equipments both in the community and hospital.
I’ve seen people deteriorating day by day because they can’t afford to go to a doctor. I’ve seen patients die because their families didn’t have enough money to buy basic medicines.
I am believing that we can do something about this. One of those needy, ailing, indigent patients could be your mom, dad, granparent, relative, dear friend, loved one…
In short, we are all CONNECTED, one way or another. So it is not just a matter of “about them” and “about us” because it is ABOUT US — ALL OF US.
One thing that I wish I can give to the Philippines is a free medium of communication for every Juan. Every Juan wants to be connected in anyway to another Juan. That's why we have at least one reunion, gathering, occasions, etc every year. Since we also have a trait that we are hardworking, some of us needs to work abroad or out of town, but Juan's are known for their Close Family Ties, we can never celebrate holidays, birthdays without any transactions to our closest relatives and friends.
ReplyDeleteText messages, video calls, telephone calls, etc. We have to admit that we are worried about our friends and families everytime there a new typhoon that's coming. Juans are always here to lend a hand to their relatives - even strangers whenever it is needed. Juans are really creative, during the times we don't have any options, we always find that ingenious ways of solving our problems. It would be really helpful if someone would help me grant my advocacy for every Juan. #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
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I like to give a Scholarship Program. Because in our society today, there are a lot of out of school youth, and it is one of the reason of early marriage and drug/alcohol addiction & it increase the poverty of our country. & we must believe in the saying of our national hero Dr Jose Rizal that "The youth is the hope of our future".
ReplyDeleteI like to give my talent in poetry to my beloved homeland. I want to touch the hearts of my siblings (my fellow Filipinos) through the thing that I love doing, making the words rhyme. I know that it'll not help in a major way but I always believe in the power of good thoughts and it's power to start a good change.
ReplyDeleteI already gave my thoughts on my post here http://jeepneypsychology.wordpress.com/2014/01/15/and-i-hope-you-like-it/ but if I had the chance to give another thing to the Philippines, it's a good lecture on discipline. I believe this is what we are generally lacking, which translate into some undesirable things such as civil disobedience, poverty, CORRUPTION, and incompetence in aspects too many to mention. If only we can convince ourselves do be more disciplined and act according to moral principles, the tiger cub of Asia might just turn into a fierce and roaring adult.
ReplyDeleteMy gift to the Philippines would be continuous education :) Age should not be a barrier for a person to stop learning. :) I would love to continue arranging workshops on entrepreneurship and financial planning :)
ReplyDeleteThe gift I would like to share to each and every Filipino is Education. Having a good education background can achieve many things in life and surpass all trials.
ReplyDeleteI want to give the Philippines an event that will make everyone who participated feel wonderful. A fun event that will have an impact in the lives of people. I remember the fun times when I was still in school whenever we have a Foundation Day or Family Day. Even though it has been ages ago, the wonderful memories lives on with me and whenever I reminisce it still makes me happy. Amidst all the tragedies we've been through, we Filipinos manage to rise up and start anew. Let this fun event be a celebration of our triumph and let this give us wonderful memories.
ReplyDeleteI’ve been a Globe user for 14 years and through this #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
ReplyDeletecontest, I am glad to be given the chance to possibly contribute something to my country in collaboration with a brand and company I trust and believe in.
If I were given the chance to give a tangible gift to the Philippines in partnership with GLOBE TELECOM, I would like to create a mobile app dedicated to encouraging and acknowledging acts of kindness. The mobile app will be called Good Vibes, or simply GV.
Good Vibes is about doing, noticing and cultivating simple acts of generosity that ultimately, make an impact and create a difference in other people’s lives.
A simple call, text or email are just some of the ways we can extend our friendship and show concern to others. Just like Globe, the Good Vibes app is ultimately about relationships- treating people with compassion and kindness and enriching each other’s lives. It is a testament to how little things can make great things possible, how selflessly reaching out to others brings people together and therefore, makes the world smaller.
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tahanan ang nais kong iregalo kung kakayanin. basic necessity kasi ito. at mas kailangan ng nakakarami. dito kasi nagsisimula ang pag hubog sa ating mga kabataan kaya nararapat lang maging matibay, maayos at matiwasay ang pagpapalaki sa mga anak.
ReplyDeleteAfter spending a lot of time thinking, I come up with an answer. I would like to give the Philippines the gift of faith. Faith not just in terms of religion but faith in everything they were dealing as nation, and as a country. Faith that everything will soon be alright and will fall into its place. Faith that the government will be less corrupt and more in service. Faith that the church will continue to lead its community to the right path with the values instilled in each and everyone. Faith that will someday, a Filipino will wake up in the midst of silence where there's no war between military groups and rebels. Faith that broken heart caused by family separation will be healed. Faith that everyone will have an access to right education. Faith that in this world full of hate, there's still love that will always prevail. Faith that in every bad things happening around, there's always a reason to find the silver lining. #GlobeProjectWonderful2014
ReplyDeleteThe first time I heard this question from a friend made time for me to think of the gifts that I can give to them. Just like the author said, me too do not have money to help the people in the Philippines. Until I get to the point, I was stopped and saw things slowly moving when I saw someone gave their donuts to the beggars and street children sleeping along the streets. My heart was amazed and my mind started to think of every man. I will honestly say that I am a selfish person and do not know how to give something to someone without condition. But that time and until this day I believe all the Filipino out there have a loving heart and a helping hand to prove that we can act as one. Bad people are not always bad. People change, all are permanent except for change. To God be the glory. He made me realized the three gifts that I should give to the Filipino people without thinking of being a rich person or having full pockets. And those gifts are PRAYERS (for them to remember God all the time), a LOVING HEART (for them to feel that they were not alone) and a HELPING HAND (for them to become strong and build their life for this another chance)
ReplyDeleteWell, thanks to the author, KENNETH TAN for making this article so useful and inspiring. There are things that worth sharing and this has been explained and totally shared on this blog. Just pursue what your passion is because you have an idea to inspire every Filipino out there.
"You dont need to be wealthy in terms of helping. A simple and little thing could help to uplift them"
- Virgilio Bautista Jr
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Kung may isang bagay akong ireregalo sa Pilipinas, ito ay pagmamahal at pagpapahalaga ng mga Pilipino sa ating bayan. Kung makikita lamang nating lahat ang ganda at ituturing na espesyal sa atin ang bansang ito, iingatan at pangangalagaan natin ang Pilipinas.
ReplyDeleteSa aking palagay dito mag-uugat ang kaunlaran ng ating bayan. Kung nakikita lamang ng mga Pilipino na mahalaga para sa kanila ang Pilipinas, pipiliin nilang dito magtrabaho. Kung sino pa ang magagaling ay sila pa ang nagtatrabaho sa ibang bansa. Ngunit hindi tayo ang umuunlad kundi ang mga bansang pinagtatrabahuhan nila. Kapag nangyari na ito, ang Pilipinas lamang ang kanilang pipiliin. Tulong-tulong na pauunlarin ang bayang ito.
Kung may pagpapahalaga ang mga Pilipino sa Pilipinas, wala sana tayong polusyon ngayon. Katulad ng isang bahay, hindi mo hahayaang madumi ito at hindi mo din ito dudumihan. Hindi ka magtatapon ng kalat sa kung saan. Ituturing mo ang bansang ito bilang iyong tahanan na hindi mo kailanman pababayaan na masira.
Sabi nga ng aking propesor, pahahalagahan mo lang ang isang bagay kapag nakita mo na ang tunay na ganda at espesyal na parte nito sa iyong buhay.
Maaaring mapangarap ang regalong aking napili pero hindi ito imposible. Magsisimula ito sa ating mga sarili. At sana sa pagdating ng panahon na lahat tayo ay natutunan na ang tunay na halaga ng Pilipinas, hindi pa huli ang lahat.
-Bernadine B. Bautista
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My gift to the Philippines is saving our environment! by I will Plant more trees., Walk more, drive less.,Maitain my vehicle, I will Save water, Use CFC-free products, Save energy, I will Recycle and reuse, I will Recycle and reuse, I will Use renewable sources of energy, Save animals., I will Go green when gardening or farming,and Create Awareness! #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014.
ReplyDeleteIf I can give something to the Philippines that is immaterial, that would be Discipline. If one person wakes up one morning and decided that "starting today, I will follow rules and the law, I will be a disciplined citizen." And religiously and conscientiously does this everyday for the rest of his life, and other people will see this change and because of this example others will follow suit. If this will be our mentality, don't you think our country would be a better place to live in? Where: - people don't throw their trash just anywhere, drivers follow their lanes, public utility vehicles stops at points only where it is allowed to drop or pick up passengers, people cross where it s only allowed to cross the street, motorists follow the speed limit and are diligent, people know how to fall in line and don't cut in a line, we arrive in meetings or gatherings on time, we don't vandalize and other thousand more things that we can do to show discipline.
ReplyDeleteThe tangible thing that I want to give to the Philippines is the gift of Education. I still strongly believe that education is the key for success; yes, there are those who make their lives and the lives of their loved ones easier and comfortable by making a living and succeeding in their fields even though they have not finished school. But that's one in a million. Having proper education will still give someone an edge to survive in this world. One can get a better paying job, thus, one will have greater chances of helping his/her family for a better life.
With that being said, to answer the question: "If there is one thing you can give to the Philippines, what is that gift?”, I would like #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014 help me by Adopting a Scholar or Donating to REAL LIFE FOUNDATION.
Real LIFE Foundation is a christian non-profit, NGO that was incorporated in 2007 with the vision of seeing thousands of marginalized Filipino youth educated, gainfully employed and uplifting their communities. The goal of Real LIFE Foundation is to transform lives, families & communities through hope and education. Real LIFE Foundation is one of the organizations that is in line with what I believe in. Like them, I strongly regard that education is the key to a better life.
The foundation does not only help its recipients by paying for their tuition, but they also help equip them in most, if not all, that they will need to finish college and what they'll be needing when they start looking for a job. They hold personality development coaching for the scholars and even tackles on how to dress and present their selves properly during job interviews and when they're already employed. Also, the students’ other miscellaneous expenses will be covered, like books, uniforms, OJT expenses and a daily meal & transportation allowance. Because of that the scholars don’t have to worry if they will be able to eat or get to school.
As I've said awhile back, Real LIFE Foundation does not only focuses on the financial side of putting a student in school but also comprehensively addresses the needs of their scholars that will help them thrive after finishing school. This is done through their LIFE Coaching, which is the character development program of the Real LIFE Foundation and which provides mentoring for their scholars in Leadership, Integrity, Faith, and Excellence.
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My gift to the Philippines will be the gift of opportunity.
ReplyDeleteOpportunity for job, for education, for food, for shelter, for health services and all the other basic necessities each and every one of us will need. If there are enough opportunities for all us then equality can never be far enough to achieve. If those things will be provided crime rate, poverty, homeless, illiterate, and hunger could be all lessen. Peace in every people can be possible and we can all work hand in hand in making this country more efficient and successful.
my gift to the Philippines would be the GIFT OF READING, and i do this by supporting this NGO i'm currently volunteering in, The Storytelling Project, in realizing its vision of providing story books, building libraries and teaching children storytelling and reading. :) if Globe can help, i'm sure abot namin ang mundo! hehe
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I am a teacher by profession, and if there is one thing I can give to the Philippines as a gift, that is "Teaching Unemployed Parents, Street Children, and Less Fortunate Children for FREE". I travel almost everyday and I witnessed the problem of my country, and this is the lack of government agency or manpower to at least lessen the kids on the streets begging for money from different kinds of people. I am a TLE teacher, it would be a big help to teach unemployed parents basic entrepreneurship to learn a lot of source of income. I believe that education is the main source of good job, so if only I could educate those kids on the streets for free, and those unemployed parents, I could also make a big difference in my own country. #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014
ReplyDeleteThe one thing that I can give to our country Philippines is an Art drawing of mother and child with philippine flag. Its symbolize the love, Joy and peace by our mother nature and also its represent that filipino are brave and optimistic to face the reality of our life. The simple smile encourage us to achieve our goals by our inspiration and determination to help our nation to be productive. And i believe these all factor will come us to success.
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My wish to gift for my beloved country is a gift of Livelihood to those people affected of tyhooon yolanda. Before anything else we can easily recover from that incident if we have something where we can generate money. Money today is the most needed resources, you cannot buy food without it. So instead of giving a certain amount of money to each everyone, why not give each family (if possible) the gift of livelihood,like Giving them seeds for planting fruits, vegetables, for poultry raising, and even materials for fishing. They don’t need “short-term-help” they need lifetime solution for them to be able to survive everyday. They need something useful that would benefit not just a single person but for the whole family, and perhaps for the whole community. This wish of mine is quite impossible but with careful research and planning, and monitoring who could benefit this project would be a BIG success. In the long run if all people are productive your advocacy of helping would never be forgotten. Many lives would thank you for this.
ReplyDeleteFor as long as there are people/organization would willingly make this project happen, nothing is impossible. If everyone of us wholeheartedly extend our help to the needy we can surpass every trials that comes along. #ProudPinay
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This is a great idea! My gift to the Philippines though is a little different.
ReplyDeleteOne thing I noticed is that whenever someone posts a picture showing the beauty of our country, Pinoys are quick to say, "Wow ang ganda! Parang wall ka sa Pinas!"
Why is that?
Our country is beautiful. I'm not only talking about white sand beaches or amazing waterfalls all over our tourism posters; I'm talking about beauty in the unexpected - a cozy little cafe in an eskinita in Quezon City, or an ukay haven hidden away in Paranaque. Our country is bursting with culture and stories to tell, but when Filipinos look around, they focus on the negative.
People don't see the food trip opportunities around Katipunan, or the art and culture of The Collective, or the musical playground of Cubao X. How can we expect foreigners to appreciate our country when we can't even do that ourselves? How can we expect to grow as a nation when we lack a very important aspect: love of country?
With this in mind, the idea I came up with is a website or app that shows the unexpected beauty of our country.
The purpose of the website/app is simple: Become a tourist in your own city, and fall in love with it. Just like how Parisians love Paris, or New Yorkers love the Big Apple, it's possible for the people of Manila to fall in love with Manila - dirt, pollution, culture and all.
"MNL 143 - Love This City" - The site or app will thrive on submissions or posts by regular people. Users take photos of both popular and popular places they think people should see and experience. They can post great food finds, events, and other happenings that people rarely see or visit. They can also include a guide to the place! (ex. Newbie's Guide to Divisoria) This gives people a chance to experience the city in a way they've never experienced before. I bet people who've lived in Manila their whole lives have yet to experience the city beyond the typical malls and will appreciate hole-in-the-wall boutiques and surprises. This project will allow Filipinos to appreciate our own, instead of always longing for the beauty of other countries.
Over time, the website/app can expand by including other cities like Cebu, Davao, etc. This project will do so much more than just supply Filipinos with information that will change the way they look at the country / the city. Instead of seeing Manila as overpopulated and dirty, maybe we can all start appreciating the culture and all the things Manila has to offer.
When you love someone, you are willing to do anything and make sacrifices to make that person happy. In the same manner, when you love your country, you become more cooperative if it means you'll be contributing to its growth and development. Improving our country can't come from political reforms or mass-feeding projects if we can't even cover the basics. First, we must love our country, and the rest will follow.
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I think we all need reminding that access to quality healthcare is not a privilege but a fundamental human right. Ensuring the overall wellbeing of individuals not only results in being better capable of achieving anything but also ultimately leads to empowerment. And that is the kind of people that every nation needs, for who but its people will lead any country to grow and develop? We need empowered and competent individuals to drive the Philippines to progress. So if I could give any gift to the Philippines, it would be better/full access to quality healthcare. :)
ReplyDeleteCool! This country does need security specially with the brewing conflict with the sleeping giant. But more than anything, I think we should focus on Education. Education empowers the masses and prepares people for all sorts of national challenges. :)
ReplyDeleteAll of us have the brain to think logically but only few are open minded. This 2014 I want to give the Philippines an eye that can see the value of small things for other people. Throw away your excuses and reasons to lift up your sense of helpfulness. You don’t lose when you give because you gain so much more like; happiness, fulfillment, love and friendship that no money can buy in this world.
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