As Good As I Can Be

Hi everyone.  I am here to update you on what happened to the cats we saved during the successive strong typhoons here in Manila, Philippines.  Originally, we secured 6 kittens and their mother, right?  Unfortunately, 2 kittens with white and black furs died due to injuries.  I didn't witness the actual crime(?!) but I saw one of them with a broken leg.  I should have not allowed them to go outside for some extra moments and fresh air.  I am so guilty.  I am so sad and woke up a day after that with melancholic despair.   Anyway, I will be sharing with you some delightful moments that somewhat ease our agony.  True enough, when the cats become a memory that memory becomes your treasure.  Hail to the cats!

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 "In preparing for a battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight Eisenhower This line of thought has become my guiding principle, especially in this time of the pandemic.  Planning will always be useful in taking care of my team.  As a community leader, there is a constant need to support the well-being of our people. Today, I will share with you two of my action plans that will help improve the Department of Education (DepEd) employees' productivity.  How can I do that?  Well, allow me to share with you my intended plans after this training on virtual leadership. 1) Clearly Communicate Expectations. At DepEd, planned and deliberate use of communication is necessary to produce enthusiasm and open the support of employees. There is a strong need to establish personnel expectations and hold colleagues accountable for their work promises.  2) Help Apply New Knowledge. DepEd leaders must apply techno-dexterity ski...

 The Department of Education uses virtual meetings (VMs) in place of face-to-face interactions due to the Covid-19 pandemic and this has become the new normal. The government is able to save financial resources because VMs are quick to arrange, inexpensive, and they bring the most relevant people into the meeting. However, virtual meetings can be hard to organize and need a different approach than regular meetings.  As such, specific guidelines that are useful must be injected to make a great impact on the quality of your virtual meetings. I will share three useful guidelines that you can use which are essential and effective during the meeting. Launch the meeting.  The moderator sets the norms (turn on the camera, mute the microphone, and focus on the tasks at hand). Keep the meeting moving. By just looking at the outline, the timekeeper could take note if the meeting is 10 minutes behind or advanced. This will keep the attendees on track with the discussion.  ...

Dr. Margaret Mead, an American cultural anthropologist, stated that " Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. " The COVID-19 pandemic had somewhat opened a series of roadblocks in the lives of public leaders.  Gone were the days when the Department of Education (DepEd) officials were so active in delivering outputs through balanced workshops and seminars, the usually effective collaboration between and among stakeholders were no longer evident, and the teachers who constantly facilitate learning through classroom tasks had been likewise halted.   DepEd is in crisis and due to this catastrophe, one of the roadblocks I experienced was the lack of interest in growth and learning .  With things becoming virtual, our officials must not fall into the trap of the status quo and continuously strive for the best.  Employees must take the time to develop their skills for them not t...

Hi there! I had the opportunity to be the Rotary Club of Manila's recipient of generosity for people with diabetes at Claro M. Recto High School this morning.  I thought that I will just receive some sets of medicine like Losartan, Metformin, and many others at the back of my mind.  But lo and behold, I got more than what I expected.  Salute to the transformational presidents of the Rotary Club of Manila for giving more to the unfortunate people of Manila with diabetes.  Hoping that your group will truly be rewarded.