EDITORIAL - 104th among 183

January 15, 2009

This editorial was taken from philstar, and I have my own opinion regarding with this editorial.

The full impact of the global economic slowdown is expected to be felt this year, according to economic analysts. And while conservative banking policies have spared the Philippines from the worst of the crisis, the country is also starting to feel its impact, with exports falling and overseas workers being sent home.

Even before the credit crunch blew up in the face of Americans, affecting the rest of the world, the Philippines was already suffering from weakening investments. The global crisis aggravated the trend. In the first 10 months of 2008, foreign direct investments plunged 47 percent compared to the same period in 2007, reaching only $1.418 billion, according to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. Some quarters observed that having a low level of FDI to begin with helped shield the country from the worst of the crisis. But this should not be used as an excuse to neglect structural reforms that are needed to lure more job-generating long-term investments.

Though the country registered its highest economic growth in three decades in 2007, the government has admitted that benefits of the growth have been slow in trickling down to the poor. The country also lags way behind its Southeast Asian neighbors in attracting foreign visitors and FDI. Remittances of about eight million Filipinos working overseas account for a hefty chunk of economic growth figures. Those jobs are now imperiled by the global slowdown.

As nations race to recover from the slump, the best performers will be those that implement the necessary reforms. In the case of the Philippines, whose competitiveness has been on an unending slide, the needed reforms have long been known. The latest Index of Economic Freedom, prepared by the Washington-based think-tank Heritage Foundation together with The Wall Street Journal, reminds the nation of some of those needed reforms.

The index, which ranked the Philippines 104th among 183 countries in terms of economic freedom, gave the country the lowest score in freedom from corruption. The index noted the weakness of the judicial system and its vulnerability to political influence. It noted the difficulty of enforcing contracts and protecting intellectual property rights, and said the Philippine government imposed both formal and non-formal barriers to foreign investments.

Many of those observations are worth heeding if the nation wants to be poised for economic takeoff once the world recovers from the downturn. We can’t be middling forever in these international rankings, lagging way behind Asia’s most successful economies such as Hong Kong and Singapore, which were rated first and second, respectively, in the index.

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As I saw and hear about this news regarding of the Global economic slowdown, I can say that, it affects a lot in all countries. As all we know, US is one of the riches country in this world, And if that country suffer crisis, for sure all countries affected. As of now, Philippines is suffering from this crisis. Lots of Overseas Filipino Workers were sent back in the Philippines because of losing job around the globe and failing investments from the higher and bigger business. Investments are going slower because of this crisis. As the surveys concerned, Philippines ranked at 104^th among 183 countries in terms of economic freedom and gave the lowest score in freedom from corruption and because of that it leads to difficulty of implementing contracts and protecting property rights from the formal and non formal foreign investments.

Alone

For the meantime, I’m alone. My boyfriend left for retreat. He has to spend three days at the retreat house where we had our retreat last November, His there since January 14 and he will be home tomorrow.

This is compulsory to all graduating students in UIC.

So, right now I’m alone, aloof and sad. Because I cant see him for three days, and it’s going to be hard for me, spending my spare time without him. Too bad!.. I really miss my boyfriend, but still I’m thankful because I can spend enough time together with my classmates, mingle with them and have fun. I know it’s a different feeling when you are with your classmates and when you're with your boyfriend. It is a kind of dissatisfaction, thinking that there's a missing piece of you. But still I cope up to that emotion and I do enjoy their company, which made me forget him for a meantime.

And now I’m excited seeing him, for sure.. I’m going to neither hug him nor kiss him. Heheheheh… See you soon Daddy!..

Im back!!

Just this day, my internet connection is back and I’m happy. At last! I can now continue my daily routine. I can now continue blogging with a new life in a new year. I can now update my life and right down some gossips, chikkas and everything.. wahahahaha.. What a nice objective. hehehe. Blog, blog, blog…

Merry Christamas

This is where we celebrated our Christmas Day, At Sanrisa De V aka Palm Hill, together with the family of my boyfriend.

My boyfriend and I usually spend our time together in this resort, because its a relaxing place for us.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!..

Boxing Match of DeLa Hoya and Pacquiao

It was over for 9’Th round the game was end, the battle between the two competitors was done and over. It was just a dream fight for Pacquiao and for the Filipinos who wants him to win against DeLa Hoya. And yes, it is a dream that came true..

As I watched the television, I felt quite nervous for pacquiao, thinking that he might lose the game. I thought Dela Hoya was a threat for Pacquiao, but all my negative thoughts were just vanish and turn into a positive one. His strategies were nice and effective because he won the game. I’m not fun of Many Pacquiao but still I recognized him as one of the contenders of the Philippines. A player that gave named for our country. I might not his fun but still I respect him.

Also the Filipinos were proud of him simple because of many battles he won. He is just a simple person before and turns into one of the riches here in the Philippines with the famous name "Pacman". A strong personality, a fighter and never been a loser.

Congratz Many..

Break a leg..

God Bless..

A Poem for YOU!

My boyfriend had this assignment, they have to compose a poem with the 5 senses.. And so, i volunteer to construct a poem for him..

I do write poems when I feel inspire. Thus, this is the product of my love to him. It is not yet finish, it is just the beginning. Soon you will find out the whole meaning of the poem.. Just check my blog..

My boyfriend motivates me to make this simple but whole hearted poem.. My thoughts for him, expresses this way.


Therefore I dedicate this to him..

A glimpse of your face creates sentiments,
That enables me to mesmerize..

The scent that you take,
Formulates an unexplainable feeling,
That even I get bothering..

The savor of your hands,
Expresses the sense of being a compassionate..

The coldness of you voice,
Fascinate me with a breath taking noise..

And here with me my existence,
That adores and offers you a great presence..

Re-treat @ St. Benedict Monastery

The computer science students of UIC had their retreat at St. Benedict Monastery at Cogon, Digos. They to spent 3 days and two night with the monks and Nance. The place was so nice, they have this farm full of flowers and animals. The ambiance is so relaxing, maybe because of the quite place far from the city. The place helps me to meditate and reflect from what father Istong taught us.

He taught us about the cycle of life, the importants of the families and how to handle life problems. I really admired him for the ideas he imposed to us, his perception in life, his love and words of wisdom. He is really one of a kind priest. He really has the sense of humor which he can entertain people at the same time shared the words of God. God is really good.

And from our retreat I had so many realization and discoveries towards life. I appreciated many things, like; we are made according to the image and likeness of God. So there are no reasons for me to felt this way, a feeling that is uncomfortable thinking that I might not good enough to be loved by someone.

Fr. Istong and Gods word helped me to mold again the Ellen Navarro that have self confident and a fighter in every circumstance that she encounters along her way. They helped her to be strong.

I really love spending time with Fr. Istong, I didn’t fe bored. Because what he taught for us really installed in my mind. I still hope and pray that I may continue what I’ve learned from him.

Thank you father Istong, most specially THANK YOU GOD!

hope to see you again Father Istong..

till the next retreat..

Happy Birthday

First, IM thankful that God give me another year of living. Spend time to my love ones..

Its my birthday tomorrow, and I’m turning 20.. Maybe Im too old? I’m not anymore a teenager, but still, I look like a teenager. wahahaha.. Maybe because of my height.. Whew..☻

a special thank you for my friends, who are always there for me.. For my boyfriend who made my day complete.. Thank you to jimson, who gave me flowers.. to Noel, who gave me chocolate and most specially to my daddy.. Who gave me the Teddy Bear named "baby abz", necklace and earrings..

As what I have said to my daddy.. Gift is not important because your presence and love is already a gift for me.. and I’m thankful for that.. tnx☺

To my family who give life to me.. Im not here because of them. I cant achieve my goals if they were not supporting me. Thank you mama and papa.. I Love You my family..

Better in TIme by Leona Lewis

It's been the longest winter without you,
I didn't know where to turn to.
See, somehow I can't forget you,
After all that we've been through.

Going, coming... thought I heard a knock
Who's there? No one
Thinking that I deserve it

Now I realize that I really didn't,
Nooo

If you didn't notice,boy,you mean everything.
Quickly I'm learning to love again,
All I know is I'm gonna be okay

[Chorus:]
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, ooh yeah
(It'll all get better in time)
And even though I really love you,
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to
It'll all get better in time

How could I could I turn on the TV,
Without something that'll remind me
Was it all that easy?
To just put aside your feelings.
If I'm dreaming, don't wanna lie,
Hurt my feelings
[ Find more Lyrics at www.mp3lyrics.org/Pb ]

But that's the path

I believe in,
And I know that time will heal it

If you didn't notice, well
You mean everything.
Quickly I'm learning to love again,
All I know is I'm gonna be okay

[Chorus:]
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, ooh yeah
(It'll all get better in time)
And even though I really love you,
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to, ooooooh
It'll all get better in time

Since there's no more you and me (no more you and me)
It's time I let you go so I can be free
And live my life how it should be.
No matter how hard it is,
I'll be fine without you, Yes I will.

[Chorus:]
Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too ohhhh
It'll all get better in time ooooh
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to (yes I do)
It'll all get better in time, woah

Thought I couldn't live without you
It's gonna hurt when it heals too, yeahh
It'll all get better in time
And even though I really love you
I'm gonna smile cause I deserve to

If I were a boy

If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I’d roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I’d kick it with who I wanted
And I’d never get confronted for it
Because they’d stick up for me

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy

I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone its broken
So they think
that I was sleeping alone
I’d put myself first
And make the rules as I go
Cause I know that she’d be faithful
Waiting for me to come home (to come home)

If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed

It’s a little too late for you to come back
Say its just a mistake
Think I forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

But you’re just a boy
You don’t understand (and you don’t understand)
How it feels to love a girl
Someday you’ll wish you were a better man
You don’t listen to her
You don’t care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
Cause you’ve taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you’re just a boy…