Come on: Give me a smile!

OPINION

By KLAUS DORING

 September 10, 2019

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I KEEP on  writing columns for several papers from all over the world since the early 1980's. Sometimes, while writing, I am indeed not in a good mood. I rewrite and rewrite - and then the moment comes, I am asking myself: "Do the readers of this publication really like to read my columns?"

Anyway, I try my best. It's actually a sweet day today, so sunny, so calm, so bright, it's like the bridal of earth and heaven.  The grandeur  of  God flames out like shining from shook foil. I feel like as the waves make towards the pebbled  shore. An incredible and peaceful Sunday, while writing this piece.

I observed again a multi national couple somewhere in my neighborhood fighting each other. Gosh. Stupid people have an uncanny way of hitting the right nail on the head with the wrong hammer!

Maybe, you are angry also right now, while reading this. You are angry, even for others it's a beautiful day. You are angry? It's okay. We are all battling against one of the most powerful emotions known to man - anger! Anger. A day rarely goes by without us feeling angry. Or,  maybe seldom a days goes by without feeling anger... .

Anger is the main part of our daily life. That's why it's really important to talk about this phenomenon. What is anger, what does it do and how does if affect our lives? Where does it come from and how can we learn to handle it in a constructive instead of destructive way? Only, if the roots of our anger exposed and explained, we can defuse its explosive and dangerous potentials.

As I said earlier, anger is one of the most basic emotions. Everyone can get angry. You and me? Now, later, tomorrow...! It's a feeling of being against something or someone.

Anger is a hostile emotion that sets people against one another, or even themselves. By its nature, anger involves opposition, hostility, hatred and disliked. It happened between Filipinos, and between Filipinos and foreigners as well, living here in the Philippines. It even happened at political levels right nowadays.

Anger, however, is simpler to define than to identity. Emotions of antagonism can take a wide variety of faces. Expressions of anger range from the overt, in-your-face brand of open hospitality to the cold indifference of a silent individual. At times, anger can be felt like an inner fire... .

Millions of defense, not a damned penny for tribute, as Charles Pinkney stated... . Anger between people: the one side remains cold as ice while the opposite plays meek as a lamb. Sige, burn the midnight oil! And what the result at the end? A shadow of doubts remains after each fight getting its origin out of anger.

The silent withdrawal and lack of understanding  and innumerable shortcomings of one or both partners are often an indication that one is angrily punishing the other for not doing things his or her way.

We are all selfish! Yes, me too! That's why we see the cause of anger as something outside of ourselves. Life is unfair! Life is hard!

Liceo Conservatory gifted legacy music collection from Germany

LIFESTYLE

By MIKE BAÑOS

 , Mindanao Daiy News

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Blessing of the Special Music Collection witnessed by Liceo University Chairperson Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez

CDO Symphony Orchestra members Joel Erigbuagas Matematico Jr. amd Nino Tiro render an number.

Thanks to a father’s love for music, his lifetime legacy of music books, CDs and DVDs will undoubtedly benefit untold generations of musicians at the Liceo de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance.

Liceo University Librarian Linda Mondoñedo receives the official documents for the transfer of ownership of Johann Baecker's Special Music Collection from his son, Prof. Horst Hans Baecker.

Last August 7, 2019 Horst-Hans Bäcker, Associate Dean of the Conservatory, and Professor for Composition, Conducting and Historical Informed Performance, donated some 2,000 books, music sheets, and about 1,000 and DVDs for the reference and research of students at the Conservatory Office.

The collection was the lifetime legacy of his late father,  Johann Bäcker, and was officially turned over to the Conservatory by his wife Regina and son Horst-Hans and received by University Librarian Linda Mondoñedo in behalf of the University in a blessing and turnover of what shall henceforth be known as the "Special Music Collection" as a tribute to the late musician.

The event was also witnessed by University Chairperson Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez and President Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, the immediate family of the benefactor and faculty and students of the Conservatory.

When his father passed on nine months ago, Prof. Bäcker, shipped the music collection to his second home, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines.

Mikhael De Padua Paceño renders a solo accompanied by CDO Symphony Orchestra members Tullio Vidmar and Niño Cesar Tiro. 

Johann Bäcker was born on November 25, 1932, in Deutsch-Stamora, one of two German regions in Romania. He was a third generation of musicians in his village, but when he was younger, his father didn't want him to  follow in his footsteps and  be a professional musician.

His parents sent him to the provincial capital Temeschburg to get a 'real' profession. There, he learned to play the clarinet in secret. Right after his graduation, he became a member of the Romanian State Orchestra in Ploesti and the State Film Orchestra. Finally, he mustered the courage to confess to his father that he had become a professional musician just like his forebears.

Later that year, Johann became the clarinetist for the Dance Hall Orchestra in Bucharest where he met his future wife Regina while out dancing with friends.

Two years after getting married, the couple bore their only child, Horst-Hans. In 1973, the family moved to Germany and Johann became a professor for Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone at the Music school in the City of Datteln, near Dortmund. During this same year, he also became the conductor of the City Wind Orchestra.

Unlike his father, Johann shared his passion for music with his son Horst. He would bring the youngster to orchestra rehearsals, and he had him learn piano at the age of 5. Horst grew up with a heart for music and pursued the same path as his father, and grandfather, and his forebears before him.

Now valued at close to a million pesos, Johann accumulated his vast collection of music books and score sheets  for his son and students over his lifetime, not stopping even when he had already retired. 

He envisioned that it would benefit young people studying music and indeed, his “Special Collection” had finally found a home with the Liceo de Cagayan University Conservatory of Music, Theatre and Dance where it would serve generations of musicians to come. (with Ena Marie E. Tiro)

Welcome to the Philippines, German Ambassador!

» Philippine national hero José Rizal was a mediator between our nations, who built bridges that are a solid base for our cooperation today. It is among my prime tasks as Ambassador to further strengthen these ties, and meet the people of this country. «

(Born on 7 October 1968 in Halle, married, 3 children)

Ambassador at the German Embassy in Manila since August 2019.

From 2016 – 2019 she was the Head of the Division of Humanitarian Assistance and Humanitarian Demining (Operations) at the Federal Foreign Office in Berlin. The Division is part of the Directorate General for Humanitarian Assistance, Crisis Prevention, Stabilization and Post-Conflict reconstruction. She has dealt with humanitarian assistance since 2012, when she became Deputy Head of this division (2012-2016).

Anke Reiffenstuel has worked in the diplomatic service since 1993; her postings included the German embassies in London, New Delhi, Cairo and Manila.

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» Der philippinische Nationalheld José Rizal war ein Mittler zwischen unseren Ländern, hat Brücken gebaut, die auch heute eine gute Basis für unsere Kooperation sind. Ich möchte diese Beziehungen stärken und die Menschen dieses Landes kennenlernen. «

Botschafterin Anke Reiffenstuel

Verheiratet, 3 Kinder

Botschafterin an der Botschaft Manila seit August 2019.

Bis Sommer 2019 war Frau Reiffenstuel Leiterin des Referats für Humanitäre Hilfe und Humanitäres Minenräumen im Auswärtigen Amt in Berlin.

Sie arbeitet seit 1993 im diplomatischen Dienst, unter anderem auf Posten in London, Delhi und Kairo. Bevor sie in die Abteilung Krisenprävention, Stabilisierung, Konfliktnachsorge und Humanitäre Hilfe wechselte, war sie in der Abteilung für Vereinte Nationen und Globale Fragen sowie in der Politischen Abteilung des Auswärtigen Amts tätig.

Philippine Travel Mart Exhibition

The provincial government through the Tourism Office joins the Philippine Travel Mart together with the other provinces in the Region sponsored by the Department of Tourism at SMX Convention Center from August 30-Sept.1, 2019.  This is the longest-running travel trade exhibition in the Philippines and Comval is part of the highlighted pavilion being next year's dive and climb caravan feature on the 2020 Visit Davao Summer Fun. (Tourism, PLGU COMVAL )

Development Academy of the Philippines

The provincial government in Comval in partnership with the Development Academy of the Philippines conducts Training Course on ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Requirements and Documentation, on September 3-5, 2019 in Davao City. The training course is for the Core team to develop in depth understanding of the QMS concepts, principles and requirements. (Credits: VGO)

Bulawan Queen 2019

Compostela Valley Province--- This year's Bulawan Queen 2019 Angelica Cajes will ramp the Eat Bulaga Stage for the Grand Launching of Miss Millennial Philippines 2019.

Angelica Millan Cajes was crowned as Bulawan Queen 2019 during the 12th Bulawan Festival last March 2019. She proved to all Comvaleños that her wit, elegance and beauty won over other candidates and will romp the prestigious crown of Comval.

A proud Mawab resident, Angelica is a Teacher 1 at La Filipina National High School, Tagum City. The 23 year old Beauty Queen got her degree at the University of Mindanao, Tagum Campus and currently studying for her Master's degree.

A quick glimpse in her social media account, Angelica is just like any other young woman in her early 20's-- aside from being a passionate teacher, she enjoys travelling, hanging out with friends and  spending time with her adorable siberian husky "Heide."

"This is a new experience for me, and I am humbly asking for your full support as I embark on this journey. Daghang Salamat!" said Angelica M. Cajes. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID Comval)

Photocaption Miss Millenial 1 & 2-  With her wit, elegance and beauty, Bulawan Queen 2019, Angelica M. Cajes will represent Compostela Valley Province in the Grand Launching of Miss Millenial 2019 at the afternoon TV Show "Eat Bulaga." Angelica will ace the EB stage bringing Comval's full support.

Comval celebrates 119th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary

Compostela Valley Province---The provincial government of Compostela Valley joined the celebration of the Philippine Civil Service Anniversary with the theme: “Civil Service at 119: Upholding Integrity and a High Trust Society,” on September 2, 2019 at the capitol lobby, Cabidianan, NabunturanComval.

Attending the program were Governor Jayvee Tyron L. Uy together withComvalProvincial Director of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Nancy Alex Tuason, Regional Director of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) Ma. Teresa Tuburan-Pacudan, Vice Governor Maricar S. Zamora, Provincial Officials, Provincial Government (PG) Heads and Assistant PG Heads, Heads of the National Agencies, officials from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Philippine National Police (PNP), and the provincial capitol employees.

Director Tuason, congratulates all the members of the CSC for their dedication, sacrifices and loyalty to the Philippine Government.

 “Those who have been in the Civil Service for more than 20 or 30 years and those who are new to the civil service especially the millennial who prepared toward in the government instead of the private sector or going into business or going abroad you all deserve to be congratulated,” said Tuason

“You have won my admiration because the government needs young blood with fresh and proactive mind and strong conviction na kayanatinitoparasapagbabago,” she added.

 Tuason also explains about the importance of integrity in the government service. “Upholding integrity in our work is not a walk in the park, hindiganunkadali. It is emotionally challenging when we become friends with our clients and associate. The pakikisamais so important.

Meanwhile, the provincial government also celebrates the National Crime Prevention Week for the bureaucracy achievements and contributions of the men and women in uniform in government who uphold the country’s societal goals and overall mission.

 On the other hand Governor Uy, expressed his gratitude to the Comval CSC Director and the NAPOLCOM Regional Director for gracing the convocation program as jump-starting the Civil Service Month and the National Crime Prevention Week.

 “We have to observe those qualities of a good public servant isipkitaangmgafrontlinersnamgdeliver in terms of government services in our province,” said Governor Uy.

“We have to work with passion, we have to work that our clients and our constituents ngasilaangatoangbidapermi,” the governor added.

The anniversary celebration is also anchored on one of the “Ambition Natin 2040” key areas for development planning which is building a high trust society.

#YEStoDavaoDeOro (Rey Antibo, ID Comval)

Success Myths

My column in BusinessWeek Mindanao, Mindanao Daily and Cagayan Times

OPINION

 September 3, 2019

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WHAT is a perfectionist? A perfectionist is one who believes that moral perfection is attainable, or that he or she is attained in.

One of my students told me this morning, that she always wants to be 100% perfect in everything she is doing. Well, my reaction was, " Nobody is perfect!" Take the student who works hard and maybe gets a poor mark. If she tells herself: “I’m disappointed, but it’s okay; I’m still a good person overall,” that’s healthy. If the message is: “I’m a failure. I’m not good enough,” that’s perfectionism.

Many think that perfectionism is a good trait, but it researchers have found it can have a dangerous affect on mental health – and it’s on the rise.

You sit in a job interview, nervously sweating through every question thrown at you, and then comes the hardest one of all: “What is your worst quality?” Being a perfectionist is regularly thought of as a good answer – you might hope your fastidiousness will help you secure the role. But is perfectionism actually a good trait?

To be a healthy and successful human, you have to learn from your mistakes; and to be able to learn from your mistakes, you have to be comfortable with making them. But in general, perfectionists are not. They tend to avoid making mistakes by sticking to tasks they feel most comfortable with or overreacting to obstacles, feeling more guilt, shame and anger when they do make mistakes.

I told my students, that I always wanted to be perfect. When I was not, I could easily could get mad on myself. Culturally, we often see perfectionism as a positive. Even saying you have perfectionistic tendencies can come off as a coy compliment to yourself; it’s practically a stock answer to the “What’s your worst trait?” question in job interviews. (Past employers, now you know! I wasn’t just being cute).

Perfectionism nowadays, is on the rise and has been linked by to a whole host of mental health problems including depression, anxiety and self-harm. Perfectionists feel every bump in the road. They’re quite stress-sensitive. Tennis star Serena Williams, just to mention one example, is a self-described perfectionist who destroys racquets and casts blame when things go wrong – outbursts which have cost her the game.

And while conscientious people tend to live longer, perfectionists die earlier. Worth to think about it.

2-day Orientation on Budget Process for Local Legislators

Municipality of Nabunturan-The Office of the Vice-Governor under the leadership of Vice-Governor Maria Carmen S. Zamora, MNSA in coordination with ComVal League of Budget Officers, Inc. conducted a 2-day Orientation on Budget Process for Local Legislators at Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Lanang, Davao City last August 14-15, 2019.

Vice-Governor Zamora said, “I am proud to see the number of local legislators who expressed their enthusiasm to learn more about the process of budgeting. We are here to help you.”

Participated by Vice Mayors, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Members, Sangguniang Bayan Members- Committee on Budget, Sangguniang Bayan Secretaries, Budget Officers, Planning and Development Coordinators of the Province of Compostela Valley.

According to Vice-Governor Zamora, the orientation aimed to suggest additional guidelines on local budget operations, particularly in the preparation of Annual Investment Plan, plan-budget linkage and planning & budgeting process.

Speakers of the said orientation were Mr. Mario V. Baldos, the Local Government Operations Officer of DILG, Davao City, Dr. Bernard E. Al-ag the former Vice Mayor of Davao City, Ma’am Carolina C. Armada, CPA, the Chief Budget & Mgt. Specialist- Division B of Department of Budget & Management RO XI, and Ma’am Annbelle M. Atillo, CESO III, the Regional Director of DBM Regional Office XI. (Elizabeth D. Gacula-VGO ComVal)

Comval SP Nena Atamosa is Interim National President of Lady Local Legislator’s League of the Philippines

Compostela Valley Province---  Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member Nena “Ate Nenz” G. Atamosa is the Interim National President of 4L (Lady Local Legislator’s League) of the Philippines. BM Atamosa took her oath together with the National Executive Board of 4L Philippines, Inc. last August 16, 2019  facilitated by the Executive Secretary to the President Atty. Salvador Campo Medialdea as the Inducting Officer in behalf of Senator  Bong Go at the Malacañang Place, Manila.

Board Member Nena G. Atamosa or “Ate Nenz”  is a radio DJ in a radio station in Comval known as “YK FM”. She is a municipal Councilor for two terms (2007-2010, 2010-2013) in the Municipality of Compostela, Comval Province and was an active member of Lady Local Legislator’s League of the Philippines. Having an embodied spirit to serve the public, BM Atamosa was elected as Board of Director for Mindanao of FOUR-L Philippines Inc. in her last term (2013-2016) as Municipal Councilor of Compostela, Compostela Valley.

In her first term as Board Member of the 1st District of Comval, she was selected as Vice-President for Mindanao of FOUR-L Philippines and with the recently conducted 2019 National and Local Election, some of the National Executive Board Position were available and so by law of succession, she was appointed as the Interim National President of 4L (Lady Local Legislator’s League) of the Philippines during the Board Meeting on June 26, 2019 at Diamond Hotel, Manila Philippines.

Through the Resolution No. 002-2019 “A Resolution Appointing the Interim National Executive Board Officers of Lady Local Legislator’s League of the Philippines for July 2019-January 2020” BM  Atamosa and her colleagues were appointed with their positions in the FOUR-L.

Together with BM Atamosa, City Councilor of Muntinlupa, Stephanie Teves took oath as the Executive Vice President, City Councilor of Butuan, City Atty. Rema E. B urdeos as Interim Secretary General, Municipal Councilor of Impasugong, Bukidnon Jetaime O. Gumban as Interim Treasurer, Councilor of Mabini Bohol, Myra Colis as Interim Auditor, Board Member of Quezon Province, Yna Liwanag-Asistio as Vice President for Luzon.

The Municipal Councilor of Taytay, Rizal, Pia Cabral and Cavite City Councilor Dr. Tagumpay Tapawan were the Board of Directors for Luzon, Board Member of Eastern Samar, Karen Alvarez as Vice President for Visayas, Vice Governor of Siquijor Province Mei Ling Quezon and Vice-Governor of Iloilo Province, Christine Garin were the Board of Directors for Visayas and Board Member of Zamboanga del Norte, Patri Chan as Vice President for Mindanao.

“It is such an overwhelming honor that a group of esteemed ladies of this country will unanimously rise their trusting hands for me to continue to uphold the tenets of FOUR-L Philippines. I am also grateful for having company with same heart, passion and with the same goal in public service-that is to empower the Filipino people particularly the women and children in climate of equality through effective and responsive local legislations, programs and activities. I would be very happy to hold-hands with FOUR-L Philippines and together face the future and continue to be confidently beautiful with a dedicated heart of service.” said BM Atamosa. (Jasteen P. Abella, ID COMVAL)

Photocaption 1- Comval SP Nena G. Atamosa took her oath as Interim National President of 4L (Lady Local Legislator’s League) of the Philippines together with the National Executive Board of 4L Philippines, Inc. last August 16, 2019  facilitated by the Executive Secretary to the President Atty. Salvador Campo Medialdea as the Inducting Officer in behalf of Senator  Bong Go at the Malacañang Place, Manila Philippines.

Photocaption 2-  Comval SP  Nena G. Atamosa with other appointed officers of the 4L (Lady Local Legislator’s League) of the Philippines.  FOUR-L Philippines  aims to empower the Filipino people particularly women and children with their goals in public service through effective and responsive local legislations, programs and services.