“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
Tomorrow will be a beautiful day! 20-30 of us will gather, be beneficiaries of the wisdom and teachings of Nicanor Perlas. As part of our ‘assignment’ from the first workshop, we were told to watch or read “The Secret,” which is taking the world by storm.
As a parting shot last February, he revealed to us the secret behind “The Secret” — and it is this: it works best when it is done for others, and not just for yourself. Because the universe has a way of aligning itself to our wishes.
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I came upon this article at http://www.TruthForce.info about LGU Projects for the common good. Volt Contreras features Filipino local government units that have come up with creative solutions to their problems, that may be emulated by our own local government if they put the collective minds to it.
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Attention: Baguio Visitors (and Residents, of course)
In an effort to unclog the traffic caused at the top of Session Road, by the fake pine tree roundabout, a new route must be followed by those approaching Session Road. For visitors, this could get a bit confusing, since even Baguio residents are confused enough in trying to find out where they should pass.
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As we countdown the days to the 2nd Baguio PAGASA Workshop, excitedly I must add, certain questions as to who must be invited crop up. You see, this workshop can make one person so powerful, it is frightening to invite the ‘wrong’ people to it lest they discover the ‘formula’ for, say, ridding the world of 6 million jews like Hitler did, or how to rule the Philippines for life like Marcos and Gloria did.
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I know that Panagbenga 2008 has just been concluded. But in order not to lose momentum, and especially since 2009 is Baguio Centennial Year, we should already plan for a better Panagbenga 2009 even now.
As one who has been in Baguio for all 13 Panagbengas, participated in the Baguio Flower Festival as judge, competitor and observer since the beginning (during my Halfway House by Alfredo’s days), I believe I have enough insight into this event to be able to make the following recommendations:
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