THE 48 LAWS OF POWER

A Book written by Robert Greene that offers a Series of Strategies for Obtaining and Maintaining Power in various situations. Here I leave you a summary of the 48 Laws:

1. Don't Outshine the Boss: Make your Superiors feel Superior. Don't expose your Talent too much or you might Trigger their Insecurity.

2.Don't Trust friends too much, use your Enemies: Friends Betray you more easily, but if you Manage to WIN an Enemy, they will be more Loyal.

3. Hide your Intentions: Keep People Off Balance so they can't anticipate your Actions.

4. Always say Less than Necessary: Silence Breeds Power, and Talking too much Reveals your Plans.

5. Protect your Reputation at all Costs: Reputation is the Cornerstone of Power.

6. Call Attention at all Costs: Be Visible to be Relevant.

7. Make others Work for you and Attribute it: Take Advantage of the Work and Effort of others to your Advantage.

8. Make others come to you: Don't Run after Others, make them Look for you.

9. Win with Actions, Never Arguments: Prove your Point through Actions, Not Words.

10. Avoid Losers and Unhappy: The Misfortune of others is Contagious; stay away from those who Bring you Down.

11. Make People Depend on you: If others Depend on you, you're in Control.

12. Disarm with Sincerity and Selective Generosity: Emotional Disarmament will give you an Edge.

13. When you ask for Help, Appeal to the Interests of Others: Appeal to what Benefits Others, not Gratitude or Compassion.

14. Introduce yourself as a Friend, act as a Spy: Learn to Extract Valuable Information from others without them Noticing.

15. Crush your Enemy Completely: Do not let your Enemy Recover, or he will seek Revenge.

16. Use Absence to Increase Respect: The Value of something Increases with Scarcity..

17. Keep Others in Suspense: Be Unpredictable, you will Confuse Others and Gain Power.

18. Do Not Isolate yourself: Loneliness Weakens you; Engage yourself in the Web of Influence.

19. Know Who You’re Dealing With: Choose Your Opponents And Partners Wisely.

20. Don't compromise with anyone: Maintain your Independence so you don't get Caught up in other People's Affairs.

21. Pretend to be a Fool to Catch the Sly: Let others think they have an Advantage over you.

22. Use the Surrender Tactic: Sometimes giving in at the Right Time gives you the Advantage.

23. Focus your Forces: Keep your Energy Focused on what really Matters.

24. Be a Master at Simulation and Disguise: Don't reveal all your cards.

25. Recreate your own identity: Be the architect of your own destiny.

26. Keep your hands clean: Make sure the responsibility for the problems falls on others.

27. Play with people's needs to create devotion: Satisfy their deep desires to earn you their loyalty.

28. Be bold in acting: Timidity is dangerous, boldness is powerful.

29. Plan everything to the end: Having a detailed plan allows you to avoid unpleasant surprises.

30. Make your accomplishments look easy: Minimize the effort you put in to make others think you have innate talent.

31. Control Other People's Options: Guide the decisions of others by giving them limited options.

32. Play with people's fantasy: Appeal to people's emotions and dreams to gain clout.

33. Discover the weaknesses of others: Identify what drives people to manipulate their actions.

34. Be rule in your behavior: Power lies in the appearance of greatness and dignity.

35. Master the art of timing: Don't rush; everything has its right time.

36. Despise what you can’t have: Don’t obsess over things that are out of your reach.

37. Create engaging spectacles: Theatrics and spectacles capture attention.

38. Think as you wish, but behave like everyone else: Do not openly defy social norms.

39. Stir the waters to catch fish: Destabilize others to make mistakes.

40. Despise free: What is free usually comes with a hidden cost.

41. Avoid imitating great men: Forge your own path instead of following in the footsteps of others.

42. Beat the shepherd and the sheep will scatter: He demolishes leaders to weaken his followers.

43. Work on the hearts and minds of others: Conquer the spirit of people to control them.

44. Disarm and anger with mirror effect: Reflect the actions of others to destabilize them.

45. Preach the need for change, but never reform too much: Radical change can generate resistance.

46. Never look too perfect: Perfection breeds envy and haters.

47. Don't exceed your goal: When you achieve what you want, retire on time.

48. Be amorphous: Be adaptable, don't limit yourself to a rigid form.

These laws are designed to handle situations of power, but it's important to consider context and personal ethics when applying them.

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High Speed Hitters survive HD Spikers’ scare, notch crucial win

BY MANILA BULLETIN SPORTS

Jan 28, 2025 10:49 PM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• PLDT overcame early resistance from sister team Cignal in the first two sets, stumbled in the third, and nearly let their dominance slip in the fourth before hacking out a thrilling 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22 victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday,Jan. 28.

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PLDT overcame early resistance from sister team Cignal in the first two sets, stumbled in the third, and nearly let their dominance slip in the fourth before hacking out a thrilling 25-20, 25-21, 20-25, 25-22 victory in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the Philsports Arena on Tuesday,Jan. 28.

PLDT High Speed Hitters (PVL Images)

The HD Spikers flipped the momentum in the third frame, showcasing late-game composure. Relying on their middle blockers, who combined for 17 points, they pulled away from a tight contest to deny the High Speed Hitters a straight-set win and forced the match into a fourth set.

PLDT seemed poised to close out the match with ease, storming to a dominant 17-7 lead in the fourth set. However, a tactical gamble by coach Rald Ricafort nearly shifted the tide. He fielded in Kim Dy, making her much-anticipated return after an injury sidelined her since July 2023.

While Dy’s entrance drew cheers from the crowd, her first attack was denied by Vanie Gandler, sparking a fiery rally by the HD Spikers.

Gandler led the charge with a series of powerful hits, and Ishie Lalongisip delivered back-to-back points, including a clutch ace, to bring Cignal within, 21-22.

But the High Speed Hitters responded with nerves of steel. Majoy Baron broke the HD Spikers’ momentum with a well-placed power tip to restore a two-point cushion. From there, Savi Davison took control, delivering a decisive kill after PLDT stifled two of Gandler’s attacks, and sealed the two-hour, one-minute win with another thunderous spike.

Davison, who matched her tournament average with 24 points, credited her teammates for their unwavering support. 

“I wanna give that to my teammates,” she said after being named Best Player of the Game. “They’re really good at keeping me composed, telling me to chill and keep going. I can’t be here without them, so thank you, guys.”

Davison capped off another stellar all-around performance with 12 excellent digs and 10 solid receptions, showcasing her defensive prowess to complement her offensive firepower.

The win improved PLDT’s record to 5-3, while handing Cignal its second loss in seven matches. It also marked a crucial rebound for the High Speed Hitters after their four-set defeat to the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last Thursday.

Erika Santos provided the needed backup, finishing with 15 points while Baron ended up with 10 markers and Kiesha Bedonia, Dell Palomata and Angge Alcantara combined for 17 points for the High Speed Hitters.

It was an evenly-matched contest with PLDT barely winning the spiking and blocking duels, 57-56, and 8-6, respectively. Cignal had more aces, 5-3, but gave up 27 points on unforced errors against PLDT’s 21.

Gandler, fully embracing the role of a go-to guy following the exits of two key players, finished with 22 points while Jackie Acuña and Lalongisip backed her up with 14 and 12 points, respectively, and Rose Doria-Aquino added nine markers.

Erika Santos stepped up as a reliable scorer, delivering 15 points to support PLDT's attack. Baron contributed 10 markers, while Kiesha Bedonia, Dell Palomata, and Angge Alcantara combined for 17 points, highlighting the High Speed Hitters' balanced offensive effort.

The match was tightly contested, with PLDT narrowly edging out Cignal in key departments. The High Speed Hitters won the spiking duel, 57-56, and led in blocks, 8-6. However, Cignal had the advantage in service aces, 5-3, but their 27 unforced errors proved costly compared to PLDT’s 21.

Gandler, fully embracing her role as Cignal’s primary scorer after the departure of two key players, carried the HD Spikers with 22 points. Jackie Acuña and Lalongisip provided ample support with 14 and 12 points, respectively, while Rose Doria-Aquino chipped in nine markers in a valiant effort.

Davison ignited the High Speed Hitters' offense in the opening set. Trailing at 18-19, she unleashed a barrage of kills, scoring three straight points to bring PLDT to set point, 24-20. Santos then sealed the frame with a powerful crosscourt strike, showcasing PLDT's trademark resilience.

The second set unfolded in a similar fashion, with both teams exchanging powerful hits, stunning saves, and crafty drop shots. PLDT, however, stood tall in crunch time. After a Palomata block gave them a 17-16 lead, the set saw three ties before Alcantara's clever two-handed push broke a 20-all deadlock. With Bedonia's power tip and a decisive kill flanking a Baron looping attack, the High Speed Hitters closed out with a 4-1 blitz to take a commanding two-set lead. 

Help children navigate cyberspace safely

BY MANILA BULLETIN

Jan 29, 2025 00:04 AM

  

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Technology is bringing unparalleled opportunities and connections for business, education, entertainment, and other sectors. 

However, it also exposes the younger generation to risks such as cyber bullying, online predators, and identity theft. 

This is why Senate Bill No. 2934, the proposed Internet Safety Protection Act, is a much-needed response to these threats. By integrating internet safety education into the curriculum of elementary and high schools, this bill not only empowers students with the knowledge to protect themselves online but also offers a proactive solution to mitigate cyber crimes targeting youth.

The proliferation of social media, online gaming, and unrestricted internet access has openly connected children to the world. While these digital spaces offer significant benefits in terms of learning and socialization, they also present dangers that children may not fully understand. Cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate content, and online predators are just the tip of the iceberg. The anonymity of the internet and the ease of accessing harmful material have created a breeding ground for malicious behavior that is difficult to track and control.

With these risks, the proposed Internet Safety Protection Act aims to address this by introducing a structured, comprehensive curriculum in schools that educates students about online risks, digital etiquette, and the importance of privacy and cybersecurity. The bill emphasizes teaching children how to recognize harmful online behavior, how to protect personal information, and how to report suspicious activities. This education will not only build awareness among students but will also help cultivate critical thinking and resilience in the face of potential online threats. With such knowledge, students will be more equipped to make informed decisions while navigating digital spaces, ultimately reducing their vulnerability to online crimes.

Moreover, this initiative will help bridge the gap between the ever-evolving digital world and the safety concerns that parents face. In many households, parents struggle to keep up with the rapidly changing technology and online trends their children engage with. The education provided by Senate Bill No. 2934 will serve as a vital resource for parents, helping them understand the risks their children face and how they can support safe internet practices at home. With the bill’s focus on educating children, the government is essentially giving parents the tools they need to reinforce these lessons outside the classroom. 

By addressing these issues at the root through education, the government will also be tackling the broader societal issue of cyber crimes. Cyberbullying, sexting, hacking, and online scams are increasingly becoming part of the youth crime landscape. When students are educated about these dangers early on, they are less likely to engage in harmful online activities or fall victim to them. Moreover, they are more likely to report suspicious behavior, leading to earlier interventions and the prevention of more severe criminal activity.

As it is, Senate Bill No. 2934 is a forward-thinking approach that empowers young people to make safe choices online. In an age where digital spaces are an extension of our everyday lives, it is crucial that we equip our youth with the tools they need to thrive while staying safe. Through education, we can foster a generation that understands the complexities of the digital world and knows how to protect themselves and others from its dangers. The passage of this bill would be a crucial step in building a safer, more responsible digital future for all.

Soul siren Nina: Love really matters

BY CARISSA ALCANTARA

Jan 29, 2025 08:53 AM

  

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AT A GLANCE

• Despite the changing sound of music in this generation, Nina stated that every day is a learning process for her, not only in music but also in personal growth.

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Soul siren Nina (Facebook) 

With the romantic season fast approaching, Asia's beloved Diamond Soul Siren, Nina, is gearing up for an enchanting evening of heartfelt melodies at her highly anticipated concert titled "Love Matters." 

Set to take place at New Frontier Theater in Araneta City on Feb. 7, the show promises to celebrate love through various timeless and contemporary love songs. 

Fans can look forward to an exciting atmosphere where Nina will sing with a soulful voice. She will share stories about love and passion, encouraging everyone to feel the emotions that come with love.

During a recent Zoom interview, Nina radiated enthusiasm as she spoke about the upcoming event where she would perform several of her beloved classic hits. 

She explained the careful preparations she was doing, like listening to the original recordings again to capture the essence of each song.

Nina was excited about the performance and shared her plans to connect with fans. She wanted to make the event a special experience for everyone involved.

"I always look forward to my concerts because of the audience's enthusiasm for the classic songs I will be performing. At the same time, I’ll be introducing some new songs from emerging artists, which adds an exciting element to the experience." Nina said. 

The singer also mentioned her experience working with John Prats for the third time.

"Direk John is so easy to work with kasi he works around the creativity of the artist. Kumbaga hindi siya 'Ako lang, my own, my own.' Tatanungin ka niya, 'Gusto mo ba ito? Mayroon akong isu-suggest sa 'yo pero if you're not comfortable with it, let me know. (Director John is so easy to work with because he works around the creativity of the artist. He's not 'Just me, my own, my own.' He will ask you, 'Do you like this? I have something to suggest to you, but if you're not comfortable with it, let me know)," Nina added.

Nina also ensured that the audience would still feel the intimate vibes of her songs while performing in a big venue.

"Trying to talk to the audience, first of all. And siguro, the songs I chose for my concert, are so personal to me. And I think they are also personal to the audience. And I'm just singing songs I know I like and songs I know the audience will like. That, for me, is something," Nina shared.

"Love really matters because it brings kindness and selflessness. Love is everywhere," Nina said about why love is important to her. "Love is always important; hate doesn't matter. Happiness and positivity are present when there is love."

Love for fans and music 

Having been in the music scene for a long time, Nina shared that there was a period when she felt she had lost her opportunity. However, with the support of her fans and the magic of singing, she took a leap of faith.

"It's always for the audience and the fans. I always say this. There's so much magic when I sing on stage, and I see the faces of the people in the audience and the reactions and, even after the show, your comments. I want to share the music and, you know, make them happy with my music," she said.

Despite the changing sound of music in this generation, Nina stated that every day is a learning process for her, not only in music but also in personal growth.

"I try to stay true to myself. I put a modern touch on my music. I won't stop learning new songs, music techniques, and whatnot," said Nina.

MTRCB asks ‘Pepsi Paloma’ film distributor to get clearance from court, DOJ

BY JONATHAN HICAP

Jan 29, 2025 11:07 AM

  

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The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) asked the distributor for director Darryl Yap’s film “Pepsi Paloma” to get legal clearance as requirement for review. 

The MTRCB denied that the film is currently being reviewed by the board, contrary to the statement of Yap. 

On Jan. 28, Yap posted on Facebook that “our film is now being reviewed by MTRCB.”  

“Contrary to a false claim, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) hereby serves notice that the Pepsi Paloma movie is currently not under review due to incomplete requirements,” the MTRCB said in a statement issued on Jan.. 29 and signed by Paulino Cases Jr., vice chairperson and chairperson of the Hearing and Adjudication Committee.  

Darryl Yap and Rhed Bustamante as Pepsi Paloma (Photos from Darryl Yap's Facebook account)

The Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) logo (Photo from MTRCB's Facebook account) 

It said the distributor of the film, PinoyFlix Films and Entertainment Production, needs to get clearance of no pending cases from the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court, Department of Justice and Office of the City Prosecutor in Muntinlupa. 

“To set the record straight, the MTRCB Registration Unit could not accept the materials submitted by the representative of Pinoyflix because the Legal Affairs Division required the distributor to provide three specific requirements such as Certificate or Clearance of No Pending Criminal, Civil, or Administrative Case from the Regional Trial Court, the Department of Justice, and the Office of the City Prosecutor,” the MTRCB said. 

It added, “As part of the standard review process, the MTRCB Legal Affairs Division has formally communicated with the film's distributor, PinoyFlix Films and Entertainment Production, with regard to the missing requirements.”

“This is to ensure that there will be no violation of the P.D. 1986 and its Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR). The MTRCB is composed of 30 Board Members, the Vice Chairperson and the Chairperson,” according to the MTRCB. 

It said, “All applications are reviewed by a committee comprising three board members and a second review committee, composed of five members, if warranted. Each film undergoes a rigorous and meticulous review process that evaluates every detail against the standards set by Presidential Decree No. 1986.”

The MTRCB warned that it “will not tolerate any misinformation or false narrative that seek to discredit the Agency and undermine its mandate to protect the public interest. Any attempt to deliberately mislead the public will be dealt with in accordance with the law.” 

Reacting to the letter by the MTRCB to the distributor, Yap posted on Facebook, “Ang Kapalaran ng #TROPP #TROPP2025 The Rapists of #PepsiPaloma.” 

In a decision dated Jan. 24, the Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court Branch 205 allowed Yap to release the film. 

“The respondent [Yap], however, is allowed to proceed with the production and eventual release of the film ‘The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma,’” the court ruled on the petition for writ of habeas data filed by Vic Sotto against Yap. 

The court ordered Yap to remove and delete the teaser video of the film, which mentioned Sotto’s name, from online platforms and social media.  

Sotto also filed a P35-million cyber libel complaint against Yap because of the teaser video.

For Philippine cinemas, the title of the film was changed from “The Rapists of Pepsi Paloma” to “Pepsi Paloma.” 

The MTRCB is headed by Chairperson Lala Sotto-Antonio, the daughter of former senator Tito Sotto. 

The statement of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board about the "Pepsi Paloma" film (Photos from MTRCB's Facebook account)The letter of the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board to the distributor of the "Pepsi Paloma" film (Photo from Darryl Yap's Facebook account)

The true value of the little ordinary things

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

WITH Christ comparing the Kingdom of God with a seed that is planted and that needs to be taken care of until it grows and bears fruit, (cfr. Mk 4,26-34) we are clearly reminded that this whole business of sanctification, which is how we start to be part of God's kingdom, will always begin in the little ordinary things of our life.

When we manage to see God in the little things and be urged to follow his will in carrying out our duties toward them, then we would indeed be on the right path toward our final destination which is to be with God in heaven.

We just have to learn to find Christ in the little things which comprise most of our day, if not of our whole life. This is not a gratuitous, baseless assertion, an act of fantasizing, of hunting lions in the corridors of the house.

This is as real and true as can be. Of course, it requires faith, but if we care to listen to faith, we will, in fact, find it reasonable and practicable, not something quixotic, cocooned in the realm of the abstract, the absurd and the impossible. Christ is all at the same time our creator, savior and model, and as such he can never be absent but is always present in all things, big and small.

Sad to say, Christ’s parables comparing the Kingdom of God to a seed seem to still be breaking news to many of us who have the tendency to disparage little and ordinary things in our life.

We should then try to make the necessary changes in attitude and understanding regarding the little things. We have to realize that it is actually in them where our true knowledge and love of God is developed and maintained. 

When we fail to see, know and love God in the little things, it is very likely that we also will fail to see, know and love God in the big things of our life. Let’s keep in mind what Christ said in this regard: “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.” (Lk 16,10)

In short, the point we should realize more deeply is that sanctity, our ticket to heaven, certainly requires heroism, even to the point of martyrdom. But we can be sure that by being consistently loving in doing the little things of life, especially when they are hidden and unappreciated humanly, we would already be very heroic indeed, even approaching the level of martyrdom.

What we have to do is to learn to find Christ in the little things which comprise most of our day, if not of our whole life. Another way of saying it is to learn to refer everything to Christ, no matter how little or insignificant it is.

We should always be with Christ at every moment of our day, offering things to him, asking him questions like, “Lord, how should I deal with this particular situation, be it an exciting work, a boring and tiring moment, etc.?”

We should never dare to do things simply on our own. Especially when we find ourselves in difficulties, in a quandary, in moments of temptation, etc., we have to go to Christ as quickly as possible and cling to him as tightly as possible.

And we should never forget to thank him all the time, for such a gesture connects us with him in an abiding way. When we are with Christ especially in the little things of our day, how can we doubt about having heaven in us while still here on earth?