Life coach and best-selling author Myke Celis wins Top Celebrity Life Coach Award

by Manila Bulletin Entertainment

Filipino life coach and best selling author, Myke Celis was recently awarded as one of the Top Celebrity Life Coaches worldwide by leading premiere global professional coach education and training company, Coach Foundation. It is headed by multiple#1 best selling author, Forbes contributor and top mentor Coach, Sai Blackbyrn, a well-renowned figure in the coaching industry himself.

The organizer Coach Foundation shared, “Coach Foundation has proudly awarded Myke Celis as a Top Celebrity Life Coach. This award signifies our recognition of his commitment and dedication to helping others become the best version of themselves. We wish you the best of luck and continued success.”

Coach Myke Celis, who’s known to be a familiar face in media across print, radio, TV and digital as a go-to subject matter expert and resource person in coaching and as the powerhouse best selling author behind the #bestmeever book series, was pleasantly surprised with the win.

“I wasn’t expecting it. When they told me about the nomination and that they will do a background check and research about me if I fit the category, I was like, these guys mean business. So I just let things be and lo and behold, imagine my surprise when I got the award! I am just grateful to be recognized for what I love to do best as I always let my work speak for me.”

Doing what he loves best means coaching celebrities, top executives and highly successful people while mentoring aspiring coaches worldwide. To date, some of his clients have successfully re-launched their careers, became multi-awarded entrepreneurs or on their way to becoming best selling authors, like Coach Myke Celis himself.

“It feels surreal to be chosen as the only Filipino alongside other celebrity life coaches from all over the world and see how much impact they have made in their own space. Contrary to popular belief, being a celebrity life coach is not just about having celebrity or high profile clients or being a familiar face in media — there’s more to than just the glitz and glamor behind the title actually, but rather, it’s about being able to help people, whether in the spotlight or there after, thrive and become their own #bestmeever, no matter how that looks like for them. It’s actually a big responsibility, not only to myself, but to all those who trust and believe in me. And now, as I proudly carry the Philippine flag with me no matter where I go in the industry, I always take that responsibility to heart. It’s a privilege to win for our country.”

Coach Myke Celis is currently the only Filipino nominated in two categories in the international Coach Awards 2022: Best Executive Coach and Best Wellness Coach. You may support him by logging on to www.coachawards.com and click on his name to vote.

Charity should animate our zeal

By Fr. Roy Cimagala *

WE should see to it that our zeal to do the things of God is always animated by charity. Without charity, that zeal would do us more harm than good. It would be a zeal that defeats the purpose of serving God.

We are reminded of this danger in the gospel when some of the apostles told Christ to rain fire on those who did not welcome him who was then passing by a certain town on his way to Jerusalem. (cfr. Lk 9,54) Christ had to tell them, “You know not of what spirit you are. The Son of man came not to destroy souls, but to save.” (Lk 9,55-56)

When the zeal is not animated by charity, it can only mean that that zeal is not righteous, that it does not channel the zeal of Christ who himself once said, “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!” (Lk 12,49) It would be a zeal that would only satisfy one’s own desires. It is a self-righteous zeal that often is marked by bitterness and recklessness.

The zeal that is animated by charity is always marked by patience, understanding, compassion, magnanimity. And while it can connote quickness of action, it is also very much compatible with prudence. While it is clear about its focus or goal, which is the glorification of God and salvation and sanctification of man, it is willing to adapt to the way people are. It is quite versatile.

This aspect of the zeal proper to us is very relevant these days since we are bombarded with so many things and have to contend with so many confusing developments. A proper amount of restraint and moderation is needed if only to study things well and come out with a good action plan.

When we have a charity-animated zeal, we would always end up energized and optimistic in spite of the great effort and sacrifice that may be involved. It would be zeal that is self-perpetuating, since it would be fueled more by the grace of God than by our mere efforts.

We have to be careful with the phenomenon that is called bitter zeal. It is the wrong zeal of intending to do good but discarding the requirements and details of charity. It is Machiavellian in spirit.

Bitter zeal makes a person hasty and reckless in his assessment of things. It makes him fail to consider all angles, to listen to both sides, so to speak. He is prone to imprudence.

Inflammatory, incendiary words are his main weapons. Being belligerent is his style. He relishes in rousing controversies and sowing intrigues. He’s actually not as interested in looking for the objective truth and justice as in carrying out his own personal cause.

He is prone to keeping resentments and to being unable to forget the perceived wrongs done on him. He finds it hard to understand, much less, forgive others in their mistakes. He likes to exact vengeance of the tit-for-tat type, evil for evil.

We have to learn the art of loving with the love of God as shown by Christ on the cross. It is a love that is patient, willing to suffer for others. It is gratuitously given, even if it is not reciprocated.

We have to make sure that we are always burning with the zeal of love!

* Chaplain Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE), Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

PAL resumes operations

By Benjamin L. Vergaram, Manila Times

Philippine Airlines (PAL) on Monday said it has resumed full operations at its Manila hub as the weather has improved.

PAL said flights to and from Manila will operate today, September 26, except for those previously cancelled.

"Some flights may need to be delayed or adjusted. It will take some time to restore normal schedules even after the typhoon recedes and weather improves," it said in a statement.

The flag carrier needs to reposition aircraft that were held back or diverted to other airports, and adjust schedules based on revised slots and clearances in affected airports in coordination with aviation authorities.

"PAL will keep a close watch on the weather situation at Metro Manila and the central and northern Philippines, as heavy rainfall may continue to affect certain areas. Our main concern is safety, and we may need to cancel or adjust flights if required for safety reasons related to weather conditions," it said.

PAL advised passengers who have flights to or from Manila and other affected areas to check the status of their journey by logging on to www.philippineairlines.com and click the "Flight Status" icon on the main page, and then fill in the flight number (without the "PR" or "2P" designation, just the number itself) and date of departure.

The flight's status is updated in real time.

Classes in NCR called off

By Kristina Maralit, Kaithreen Cruz, Bernadette E. Tamayo, Jomar Canlas and Aric John Sy Cua

PRESIDENT Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Sunday approved the suspension of work and classes in several regions affected by Super Typhoon "Karding."

"The President has approved the recommendation of the NDRRMC for the suspension of work and classes due to Typhoon Karding," Press Secretary Rose Beatrix "Trixie" Cruz-Angeles said in a text message to reporters.

Marcos is also "in constant communication" with Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos for possible evacuations, especially in low-lying areas that are prone to flooding, the official added.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council recommended to the Chief Executive the suspension of work in government offices in Metro Manila, Region 1 (Ilocos), Region 2 (Cagayan Valley), Region 5 (Bicol), Cordillera Administrative Region, Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), and Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan).

"The recommended suspension will prevent any untoward incidents and will ensure the safety of the general public," the agency said.

Ahead of the President's move, several cities in Metro Manila called off classes for today, September 26, because of Karding (international name: "Noru").

Storm Signal No. 4 was raised in some areas in Metro Manila on Sunday as Karding was forecast to cut across Central Luzon.

The governments of Manila, Pasig and Quezon Cities announced the suspension of classes.

Court operations in Regions 3-5, NCR suspended

The Ateneo de Manila University in Quezon City and the Lyceum of the Philippines University in Manila also suspended classes in all levels for today.

The Supreme Court suspended court operations in Regions 3 to 5 and the National Capital Region because of Karding.

Acting Chief Justice Marvic Mario Victor Leonen wrote on Twitter that judges and justices in the other regions can decide whether to call off court proceedings.

Covered by the directive are Region 3 (Central Luzon), Regions 4 and 5 (Southern Luzon), and the National Capital Judicial Region.

Marcos suspends work, classes in several regions

The Senate will not hold session today because of the typhoon.

Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri issued the suspension of work order on Sunday through Senate Secretary Renato Bantug Jr.

He said the Senate will resume session on Tuesday.