My Message In Pictures

This week, I’m going to share my message via photos.
May I?
I’m not a photographer—so forgive my poor lighting, etc.
But there’s a reason why I want to show you these photos.
I’d like to show you the four greatest awards of my life… 
My Award With A Golden Hammer
Recently, I received the very prestigious Golden Gavel Award, the […]

Live Like A Dying Man

One day, I attended Mass and the priest was in a hurry.
He either was very tired. Or had diarrhea. 
Because he was going through the motions and doing it quickly.
So very different from my friend Bishop Honesto Ongtioco.
          For years, I’ve admired how the good bishop celebrates Mass. He does it with so much passion. Like he speaks every […]

How To Become A Superstar

Last week, I got a body massage that I’ll never forget.
I was massaged by “Ate Guy” (Not her real name).
I call her “Ate Guy” because though she looks like a woman, I have a suspicion she’s really a guy. In fact, she has the strength of 10 guys in her little female body. But I’m getting ahead […]

Quit Often To Succeed In Life

One day, Max, a criminal in death row was about to be executed.
          The warden was extra kind that day, so he asked him, “Max, for your last three meals, you can ask for anything you want.   What do you want for breakfast?”
          Max said, “Pancit (Local noodles). For long life.”
          The warden smiled and said, […]

How To Have A Breakthrough In Your Life

Have you ever been denied a visa?
If not, believe me, you don’t want to experience it.
I’ve been denied a visa. Twice. From the US Embassy no less.
Look into my heart and you’ll find two ugly scars.
I remember my first attempt. 
I was still in my teens.
When I woke up, I was already wet with nervous sweat. It didn’t […]