Welcome to Malaysia Mr. President

President Susilo of Indonesia is here in Malaysia for a 3-day official visit. I'd just like to greet him welcome.

Relationship between Malaysia and Indonesia reached a low recently and I hope this visit would repair of some the dent suffered. One visit of course wouldn't suffice. After all, it is relationship between people-to-people that is hurt, not interstate relationship. But it could be the first step towards a greener pasture. For two countries that have so much in common, it is unfortunate that both got into petty squabble, especially about culture.

A Simple Act of Kindness

a young village girl smiles on cam with her sister

We cannot deny that among the great problems of the Southeast Asian region is poverty. Here in the Philippines, millions of filipinos are still below poverty line. A major problem that has been resolved by the goverment through the years.

As young citizens, Me, together with the Pagtatap-Philippines Youth Organization, a youth chapter of the Pagtatap Foundation, Incorporated launched an Outreach Program for the poor in the remote village of Tabay in the Province of Antique, Philippines, December 30, 2007.

As an Alumnus of the Organization, I wasn't required to go but I wanted to try it out though. Aboard a truck, we travelled the long rough road to Tabay Village.












The Team arrives to the end of the road to Tabay.

















The Tabay Elementary School, the only school in the mountaneous village















A young barefooted village child












They unloaded the goods and delivers it to the poor citizens of the village.













Yours truly poses with other alumni during a short program for the people of the village.







































The Team then handed over the relief goods and snacks to the grateful citizens.













Village children dance happily^_^




























your correspondent smiles with the village girl











































Finally, the Org vacates the village with happy faces.

It was a really meaningful way of spending my vacation and I'm glad it turned out pretty well.

There are a lot of ways we can help them. Let's start by a simple prayer and eventually, that prayer may be answered. Whenever we hear the call to serve, never be deaf. Always remember that love starts by a simple act of kindness.

Happy New Year!

Photos taken by Allen and Devreyn(former Pagtatap President)

Just A Sign of Gratitude

I was in my hometown when everything happened but the news came as quick as it should be. Our humble and simple clan (teary-eyed^_^) won the AsiaFinest Best Clan Award garnering 40.48% of votes and besting five outstanding clans.

Thank you to all those who supported us since the beginning especially to the Southeast Asian people in whom we dedicate this Blog.

To everyone and to the creators and contributors of countless ideas about unity and peace, Thank You.