ZAMBOANGA CRISIS: HEAL THE WORLD

During our mass last weekend, our recessional song was "Heal The World".

I just like to share this song which really touches our heart and very apt for our emotions this Zamboanga Crisis 2013! 

"Heal The World"

There's A Place In
Your Heart
And I Know That It Is Love
And This Place Could
Be Much
Brighter Than Tomorrow
And If You Really Try
You'll Find There's No Need
To Cry
In This Place You'll Feel
There's No Hurt Or Sorrow

There Are Ways
To Get There
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

If You Want To Know Why
There's A Love That
Cannot Lie
Love Is Strong
It Only Cares For
Joyful Giving
If We Try
We Shall See
In This Bliss
We Cannot Feel
Fear Or Dread
We Stop Existing And
Start Living

Then It Feels That Always
Love's Enough For
Us Growing
So Make A Better World
Make A Better World...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

And The Dream We Were
Conceived In
Will Reveal A Joyful Face
And The World We
Once Believed In
Will Shine Again In Grace
Then Why Do We Keep
Strangling Life
Wound This Earth
Crucify Its Soul
Though It's Plain To See
This World Is Heavenly
Be God's Glow

We Could Fly So High
Let Our Spirits Never Die
In My Heart
I Feel You Are All
My Brothers
Create A World With
No Fear
Together We'll Cry
Happy Tears
See The Nations Turn
Their Swords
Into Plowshares

We Could Really Get There
If You Cared Enough
For The Living
Make A Little Space
To Make A Better Place...

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

Heal The World
Make It A Better Place
For You And For Me
And The Entire Human Race
There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

There Are People Dying
If You Care Enough
For The Living
Make A Better Place
For You And For Me

You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me
You And For Me

Heal the world we live in, save it for our children
Heal the world we live in, save it for our children
Heal the world we live in, save it for our children
Heal the world we live in, save it for our children

Writer: JACKSON, MICHAEL / PAICH, MARTIN
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.

#ALL WE WANT IS PEACE: BEGIN WITH CHILDREN

NEW LIFE... NEW HOPE 2

#PRAY FOR ZAMBOANGA 9

#PRAY FOR ZAMBOANGA 8

Thank you, Dr. Clint Kenneth Macrohon for this message.

#PRAY FOR ZAMBOANGA 6: BADJAO EVACUEES

A scene from Cawa-Cawa Boulevard (now known as R.T.Lim Boulevard) beside the sea where the Badjao evacuees are staying.

According to the DSWD, they prefer the place so they can cook their food.

So the DSWD and those with kind hearts distribute food, water and other needs to them.

The kids go on with their life...

UNSUNG HEROES...WORKFORCE IN THE HEALTH SECTOR

Healthcare professionals (from nursing and ancillary services) are in a very noble field, however, there are times they are taken for granted and under appreciated by the people they serve.

They are the unsung heroes who share their expertise and care whenever and wherever they are needed.

Many may not even know that they are willing to extend their duty to 16 hours to 24 hours, if the need arises when there is a temporary lack of staff (at certain times) during the Zamboanga City Crisis 2013.

The temporary lack of staff is not because they are afraid to come but because they come from the affected areas! Most of the time, the staffing is still maintained... and for this, we salute them!

Interestingly, even, if they are busy already with their duties, they still give time and talent to look for ways to help in this time of crisis during their off-duty... preparing food and water for the evacuees and soldiers... distributing them... helping out with the Red Cross and in the centers... and finding ways where they can be of service.

I guess, Service and Care are already embedded in their hearts...

But, most of all, we greatly thank our hospital support group, because maintenance, security, supplies, food, janitorial services are all readily available to augment the medical, nursing and ancillary services and they, themselves, are also unsung heroes!

(By the way, the Admin group, have also extended their hours when they are needed!)

And, especially, to the Finance group who really exerted great effort to coordinate with the banks for the payroll to be completed on time. You know you are highly appreciated by your colleagues! 

Everyone is a hero in his or her own way! You may not always be recognized (or think you are not!), but, knowing that you did your share and even more, that is satisfaction enough because you have grown in spirit and in your own person!

NEW LIFE... NEW HOPE

newborn brought to Ciudad Medical Zamboanga for newborn care

In the midst of the Zamboanga City Crisis 2013, new life is born.

BUT, he is just one of them...

Some are fortunate and can avail of the facilities of the hospital...

But, we realize there are more who are born in the evacuation centers and in the areas affected!

They are so innocent... no idea of the evils...

I feel they are an inspiration for us...

We pray that the Lord be our guiding light as we make the world a better place to live in... for ourselves... and for the children! 

ZAMBOANGA CITY CRISIS 2013: ZCMC AT WMSU GYM

One of the most unexpected things that ever happened in the Zamboanga Crisis 2013 is the evacuation of the main government hospital in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) to the Western Mindanao Medical Center (WMSU) gym due to the real dangers in their area.

Thank you to all who are giving their service beyond the call of duty!!!

ZAMBOANGA CITY CRISIS: ALL WE WANT IS PEACE

This IG photo and message is from my son, Joko and I would just like to share this with everyone: 

If something bad happens, something good will follow. I hope this will happen to Zamboanga. We need to pray and not give up on our beloved city. We will never back down. We will continue to fight for our city... through prayers, through our heroic soldiers and through ourselves. We can do it Zamboanga! and to those who are in need of relief goods, kindly help them! #NeverGiveUpNeverQuit #PrayForZamboanga #MNLFPleaseVanish#GoAwayFromUs