Two weather systems prevailing across the country may bring isolated to scattered rain showers or thunderstorms in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Monday, June 10.
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Monday, June 10, 2024
Be still and know
“Be still and know that I am God,” the first half of Psalms 46:10, is a popular verse used to encourage believers to be still and silent before the Lord. This interpretation promotes a healthy rest in the presence of the Lord.
This command—“Be still…”—is written in a time of trouble and war; therefore, we should consider the verse with that context in mind. The phrase “Be still and know that I am God” calls us to pause and reflect. It reminds us that God is still in control no matter what happens in our lives.
Like many Bible verses, this one is often ripped from its context to declare something not intended in the passage itself. Well-meaning Christians may use this as a consolation in times of worry and frustration – as if God is saying, “relax, I got this.”
In other words: Be still and stop your running to and fro. Slow down. Slow down long enough!
We have been conditioned to feel guilty whenever we are not “productive.” Stillness, even for the purpose of rest or prayer, can feel like wasted time to someone who lives in a world that values wealth, competition, high productivity, full schedules, and general self-importance.
Why is it important to be still? Being still is like replenishing the stores. It allows us time and space. It gives us time and space to self-reflect and actually hear our thoughts.
Yes, we are living in a noisy and hectic world. We also become noisy and hectic, many times. No time for rewinding and turning off the daily din and racket. We all become noisy people and troublemakers. Have you noticed it already?
Making time for moments of stillness can have powerful mental health benefits.
Today, stillness can be hard to come by. There’s just so much going on. So much noise both inside and outside our brains, so many tasks on our to-do lists, and at least several screens within reach.
According to the Oxford Dictionary, stillness is “the quality of being quiet and not moving.”
Moments of stillness are possible even on the busiest of days. They are within our reach whenever we need them.
So many times, our relationships with partners, friends, relatives, work mates and neighbors get cracked.
Be still and know. Slow down long enough to hear God's voice too. There is indeed so much God if we only would slow down long enough to hear His voice. We are so overwhelmed with our earthly desires that all we think of is. Yes, God, I want You to do this for me, and I want it now!
What a fatal attraction! Learn to wait quietly on Him. When you begin to grasp something of our Lord's true greatness, you will be truly amazed.
Be still and know.
The GMA Gala is back: A spectacular celebration for GMA’s 74th anniversary
BY MANILA BULLETIN ENTERTAINMENT
Jun 10, 2024 10:48 AM
AT A GLANCE
Sparkle GMA Artist Center announced the exciting news on their Instagram account with a teaser video featuring the Network’s biggest stars, igniting a buzz online and thrilling fans.
Following its resounding success last year, the “GMA Gala”—the glamorous and dazzling gathering of the biggest and brightest Kapuso stars—returns to celebrate the 74th anniversary of GMA Network.
Sparkle GMA Artist Center announced the exciting news on their Instagram account with a teaser video featuring the Network’s biggest stars, igniting a buzz online and thrilling fans.
Sparkle's post read, "Lights, camera, action
The GMA Gala is back! The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here – the grand return of the biggest event in the Philippine entertainment industry, the #GMAGala2024! Get ready to witness the stars shine like never before ��"
The inaugural GMA Gala in 2022 served as a fundraiser, with all donations and pledges supporting the construction of a new school building for Magallanes Elementary School in Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte through the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF).
Last year’s GMA Gala, held in July 2023 at the Marriott Hotel in Newport Pasay City, also doubled as a fund-raising event. The glamorous evening raised P1 million for the benefit of the GMA Kapuso Foundation (GMAKF).
The Network’s most prominent celebrities graced the event, including Marian Rivera, Dingdong Dantes, Heart Evangelista, Alden Richards, Dennis Trillo, Jennylyn Mercado, Bea Alonzo, Barbie Forteza, David Licauco, Bianca Umali, Ruru Madrid, Julie Anne San Jose, Rayver Cruz, and many more.
Additionally, ABS-CBN's top executives, along with Kapamilya personalities Vice Ganda, Anne Curtis, Jhong Hilario, Vhong Navarro, and Joshua Garcia, were in attendance.
The GMA Gala 2023 was a perfect occasion for the artists, executives, media partners, and collaborators to come together for one special, sparkling night.
While GMA Network has yet to announce the venue and theme of this year's gala, anticipation is definitely building for another event featuring the country’s biggest celebrities and personalities.
Check out images from 2023:
‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn, pledge now in flag rites
PAST AND PRESENT | Preparations are underway at the Aguinaldo Shrine for the celebration of the country’s 126th Independence Day on Wednesday. President Marcos on Sunday said the struggle for independence continues in upholding “our freedom in our territory and sovereignty.” —Photo by Richard A. Reyes, Philippine Daily Inquirer
By: Melvin Gascon - Reporter / @melvingasconINQPhilippine Daily Inquirer / 05:55 AM June 10, 2024
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an order to government offices and public schools to include the singing of the “Bagong Pilipinas” (“New Philippines”) hymn and reciting of the pledge during their flag rites, “to further instill the principles of the Bagong Pilipinas brand of governance and leadership” among state personnel and employees.
Marcos issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 52 on June 4, a copy of which was released to the media on Sunday, directing “all national government agencies and instrumentalities, including GOCCs (government-owned and -controlled corporations) and educational institutions, such as SUCs (state universities and colleges)” and encouraging local government units (LGUs) “to integrate the recital of the Bagong Pilipinas Hymn and Pledge in the conduct of the weekly flag ceremonies, subject to existing laws, rules and regulations.”
The circular, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, takes effect “immediately” and contains a copy of the said hymn and pledge.
“For this purpose, the heads of all national government agencies and instrumentalities shall ensure that the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge, which are annexed to this circular, are properly disseminated within their respective institutions and offices,” Bersamin said.
The Presidential Communications Office was asked to implement effective measures to communicate and disseminate the Bagong Pilipinas hymn and pledge to all government agencies and the public.
In his directive, Marcos invoked Republic Act No. 8491, or the Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines, which required all government agencies and LGUs to conduct flag-raising rites on Mondays and flag-lowering on Fridays.
The law authorizes the Office of the President to issue rules and guidelines for the proper conduct of the flag ceremonies, the President said.
He also cited his MC 24, which launched his administration’s Bagong Pilipinas brand of governance and leadership and directed all agencies and instrumentalities, GOCCs and SUCs “to be guided by the Bagong Pilipinas principles.”
“Bagong Pilipinas is characterized by principled, accountable and dependable government, reinforced by unified institutions of society [and] envisioned to empower Filipinos to support and participate in all government efforts in an all-inclusive plan towards deep and fundamental social and economic transformation in all sectors of society and government,” the President said.
Echoes of ‘New Society’
In Congress, Sen JV Ejercito said Malacañang’s order does not seem to be “a very good idea.”
“Lupang Hinirang, Panatang Makabayan and Panunumpa sa Watawat are more than enough to instill nationalism and love for country,” he pointed out.
“Adding a hymn and another pledge will already be too much,” he added.
House Deputy Minority Leader France Castro on Sunday urged the President to rescind the directive, calling it “self-serving and [a] martial law remnant.”
Castro, the ACT Teachers party list representative, claimed that Mr Marcos’ MC 52 was an attempt at indoctrinating government workers and the youth on the “Bagong Lipunan” (“New Society”) branding and revisionism of history. “Bagong Lipunan” was the predominant theme of the President’s father and namesake during the martial law regime in the 1970s.
Senators Alan and Pia aid over a thousand Cebuanos in two-day support initiative
PRESS RELEASE
June 9, 2024
Senators Alan and Pia aid over a thousand Cebuanos in two-day support initiative
The path to recovery from difficult situations became clearer for more than a thousand Cebuanos when the offices of Senators Alan Peter and Pia Cayetano provided support to residents on June 5 and 6, 2024.
Barangay Health Workers (BHW), Barangay Nutrition Scholars (BNS), Day Care Workers (DCW), and women’s group leaders in Catmon and Mandaue were the primary beneficiaries during the two-day support initiative.
On June 5, 2024, the Cayetano siblings' offices visited Catmon to assist a total of 500 individuals to bolster their income.
“This will help them buy rice, ayun talaga ang kailangan nila dito,” former Vice Mayor Earl Oyas said when asked where the beneficiaries will use the assistance given.
“Makakatulong din ito pambili ng school materials for their kids, kaya salamat po talaga,” he added.
The aid can also be utilized to cover daily expenses and meet the essential needs of the beneficiaries, providing them with crucial financial support.
Along with Oyas, former Mayor and Incumbent Councilor Dan Jusay and Barangay Captain Karem Joromo played important roles to ensure that the residents of Catmon receive the much-needed support.
On the second day, June 6, 2024, 512 residents of Mandaue received aid from the offices of the sibling senators.
During this visit, the offices of the sibling senators also met with women's groups from an earlier event held by Senator Pia on March 7, 2024 in Cebu.
The success of the Mandaue event was made possible through the efforts of local government units and Representative Lolypop Ouano-Dizon.
The two-day program in Catmon and Mandaue was a partnership between the Cayetano siblings and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) through its Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) program.
AICS aims to assist individuals facing difficult circumstances by providing a range of support services tailored to their specific needs. This includes educational aid, food, transportation, medical support, burial services, and financial help.
Dedicated to their advocacies, the Cayetano siblings strive to support Filipinos in need, helping them recover from challenging situations.###
Testament besser nicht zu Hause aufbewahren
Das Testament steht. Bleibt nur die Frage: Wie macht man es den Erben am besten zugänglich? Ein Experte klärt auf.
Bonn - Ein selbst verfasstes Testament einfach zu Hause aufbewahren? Das hält der Bonner Fachanwalt für Erbrecht Eberhard Rott für keine gute Idee. Einige Gründe sprächen dafür, es lieber beim zuständigen Amtsgericht vor Ort zu hinterlegen.
Auch der Missbrauch des letzten Willen ist im Fall der privaten Aufbewahrung eines Testaments denkbar. So ist nicht ausgeschlossen, dass Hinterbliebene ein Testament verändern oder vernichten, falls ihnen
Solche und andere Szenarien bleiben aus, wenn das Testament beim zuständigen Nachlassgericht hinterlegt ist. Teuer ist das nicht. Für die Aufbewahrung zahlt der Erblasser oder die Erblasserin einmalig 75 Euro. Weitere 15,50 Euro fallen dafür an, dass das hinterlegte Schriftstück im Zentralen Testamentsregister der Bundesnotarkammer erfasst wird. dpa
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