"God save the Philippines from Joseph Ejercito-Estrada"

In an article by Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star, September 06, 2009) titled: "Lacson vows to unmask Erap's 'bad side' in privilege speech," Sen. Panfilo Lacson vowed to reveal “the bad side” of former President Joseph Estrada regarding his involvement in the murders of publicist Salvador “Bubby” Dacer and driver Emmanuel Corbito. He would reveal Estrada’s character as a government official in a privilege speech.

“But it won’t be personal,” Lacson stressed. “I won’t touch on his personal life because that is not good. What I will tackle in my privilege speech is his character as a government official.”

Lacson stressed he had no political motives to expose Estrada.

“Of course, all people have a good and bad side but it’s about time the people know (the bad side). I’m not going to run, I have withdrawn (as presidential candidate) so this could not be questioned that this would be politically tainted,” Lacson said.

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada also urged Lacson to clear the issues he has against his father.

“We’re going to welcome it. My advice is tell the truth,” the younger Estrada said over dwIZ.

“Let’s just cross the bridge when we get there,” he said.

Read more: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=502762&publicationSubCategoryId=63

Today "Lacson declares all-out war vs Estrada in privilege speech" (GMANews.TV, September 14, 2009, 04:11 PM)

Senator Panfilo Lacson on Monday virtually declared an all-out war against his former boss, Joseph Estrada, whom he accused in a privilege speech of being a jueteng operator's protector, a smuggler's godfather, and a bully.

"God save the Philippines from Joseph Ejercito-Estrada," said Lacson of his former boss, who had expressed his intention to seek re-election in the 2010 national elections.

Read more: http://www.gmanews.tv/story/172272/lacson-declares-all-out-war-vs-estrada-in-privilege-speech

Blog 4 Ordev 2 (2x)

ORDEV 2 Blog Activity:

• Visit http://benildeancorevalues.blogspot.com
  
• Go to Blog 4 Ordev 2 (1x)/(2x)
• Read the works/write up of your classmates/blogmates.
• Add comments on: What you agree on and what you disagree on. (To give comments, you have to Log In/Sign In first).
• You have to give comment too to the images/pictures/photos used if they are appropriate/relevant to the topics being discussed.
  

I also asked my AOA Students to create their own blog for Ordev 2 (Orientation & Development of Values 2).

The following are the AOA Ordev 2 bloggers and the initial blogs they created.

Acuna, Adrian
[gwaposiav13@gmail.com] http://adrian-acuna.blogspot.com

Adajar, Ron
[ron_adajar@yahoo.com] http://ordev2kamikaze.blogspot.com

Ancheta, Neo
[matrix_neo4@yahoo.com] http://xenos-rfx.blogspot.com

Antolin, Katrina,
[eena05@hotmail.com] http://eenaantolin.blogspot.com

Bajacan, Ralph
[enzo_keso@hotmail.com] http://aaron420.blogspot.com

Ching, Brian
http://brianchingordev2blog.blogspot.com

Duque, Roel
[madukz28@yahoo.com.ph] http://dukz28.blogspot.com

Francisco, John Andre
http://ctznkabubi.blogspot.com

Gacayan, Jason
[gacayanjrp@yahoo.com.ph] http://ordev2midterm.blogspot.com

Go, Joelson
[dv_wire@yahoo.com] http://joelsongo.blogspot.com

Mamadra, Yasmin
[ayi_mamadra@yahoo.com] http://10254048.blogspot.com

Moran, Edwin Charles
[fried_drake@yahoo.com] http://kamotekamote.blogspot.com

Ong , Justine
[justine_reinard@yahoo.com] http://ishallnotbeaffraid.blogspot.com

Orobia, Jordan
[jordanorobia@yahoo.com] http://jordanorobia.blogspot.com

Pineda, Ayeh
[ayeh_so_good@yahoo.com] http://ayessapineda.blogspot.com

Samson, Aron
[aronsamson@yahoo.com] http://sinlasalle13.blogspot.com
Soriano, James
[bluetooth3k@yahoo.com] http://sorianoj.blogspot.com

Sy, Ronald Jason
[ronald_sy316@yahoo.com] http://ronaldsy316.blogspot.com
Villarias, Aristeo
[aris2kvillarias@yahoo.com] http://arismidtermproject.blogspot.com

Blog 4 Ordev 2 (1x)

I asked my AOB Students to create their own blog for Ordev 2 (Orientation & Development of Values 2).

What will they do?
They will create a blog about the 6 Benildean Core Values.

How will they create a blog?
Visit the the web site: http:\\www.blogger.com
There they will see 3 easy steps on how to to do it.

What will they write?
They will write 5 or more sentences article for each of the 6 Benildean Core Values.

What are 6 Benildean Core Values?
* appreciation of individual worth
* creativity
* professional competence
* social responsibility
* a sense of nationhood
* faith

POINTS TO PONDER: What behaviors will build or destroy each of the 6 Benildean Core Values?

The following are the AOB Ordev 2 bloggers and the initial blogs they created.

Calderon, Mark Clarence C.
[mcc_56@yahoo.com] http://benilde123corevalues.blogspot.com

Can, Peter John T.
[powie_can@hotmail.com] http://coolnumber6.blogspot.com

Diez, Samantha C.
[bahista_0805_mischief@yahoo.com] http://gail080501.blogspot.com

Enciso, Steve R.
[steve_enciso@yahoo.com] http://ordevtoocsb.blogspot.com

Glorioso, Anna Menina Venus V.
[ninaglorioso@gmail.com] http://flamencodancer.blogspot.com

Go, Randy Peterson L.
[randygo33@yahoo.com] http://banyo.blogspot.com

Guinto, James Zaric I.
[james_swim2o@yahoo.com] http://TBDDDot.blogspot.com

Ilano, Jahaziel Janoah V.
[katorse_kilabot@yahoo.com] http://ilanoman.blogspot.com

Revil, Chiara Noelle J.
[chiara_noinoi@yahoo.com] http://www.noel-le.blogspot.com

Vargas, Miguel Vicktor P.
[misterchico10@yahoo.com] http://journey19.blogspot.com

Why Blog?

A weblog (shortened to blog, occasionally spelled web log or weblog) is a web-based publication consisting primarily of periodic articles.

Often, the word blog or blogs are used to describe an online diary or journal. They are also seen as repositories for information about the state of mind of the blogger and have been very helpful for communication or information dissemination of the nature of his or her work and the day to day activities he or she engages in.

The first weblog was the first website, http://info.cern.ch/ (the domain name no longer exists), the site built by Tim Berners-Lee at CERN. Today, there are many educational applications of blogs. Students can use weblogs as records of their learning and teachers can use weblogs as records of what they taught.

For example, a teacher can blog a course, recording day-by-day what was taught, including links to internet resources, and specifying what homework students are required to carry out.

This application has many advantages: (1) a student can quickly catch-up if they miss a class; (2) the teacher can use the blog as a course plan; and (3) the blog serves as an accurate summary of the course that prospective students or new teachers can refer to. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/blog)

The Erosion of Moral Values

Excerpts from the CBCP Statement 29 January 2006

RENEWING OUR PUBLIC LIFE THROUGH MORAL VALUES
A Pastoral Statement

The Root of the Crisis: Erosion of Moral Values
As bishops, we believe that at the bottom of our political chaos is a crisis of moral values, a crisis of truth and justice, of unity and solidarity for the sake of the common good and genuine peace. Truth has become a victim of political partisanship as well as of transactional politics.

As Bishops, we realize that the root cause of our debilitating situation is the erosion of moral values. Its external manifestations are deceit and dishonesty, corruption, manipulation and a deadening preoccupation with narrow political interests, perceived in practically all branches and at all levels of government.

But we also recognize that our situation is not one of utter darkness. We are encouraged and inspired to see so many good and decent Filipinos, of different faith traditions, working selflessly and sincerely to build up our nation. We see public servants struggling for integrity and the authentic reform of the corrupted institutions they are part of. We acknowledge groups of dedicated laity, religious and clergy, NGOs and various associations, including police and military personnel, giving of themselves to improve the governance, education, health, housing, livelihood and environmental conditions of our people. These people, united by a vision of heroic citizenship, are reasons for hope, even in the midst of the political crisis we find ourselves in.

Let us all therefore address the urgent issues facing our country from this moral standpoint:

>We recommend that the search for truth be relentlessly pursued through structures and processes mandated by law and our Constitution…

>Confidence and trust in our political processes have to be restored. As a first step we strongly urge our political leaders to undertake electoral reforms…

>Elections in 2007 should not be cancelled. The Church recognizes that in a democracy power emanates from the people…

>The reasons for constitutional change must be based on the common good rather than on self-serving interests or the interests of political dynasties…

>We reiterate our stand in our July 2005 statement that we do not condone any move resorting to violence or counter-constitutional means in resolving our present crisis. These measures would only bring about new forms of injustice, more hardships, and greater harm in the future.

Professional Competence

One of the six (6) Benildean Core Values is professional competence. It is not only the students who should be guided by the value inherent in being professionally competent as they are expected to uphold when they graduate, but also their teachers.

What does it make to be a professionally competent teacher?

Based from the article, “Competent Teachers” [compiled, adapted and produced by Roel J. Heinstra (translated by Joop Gankema & Doug Springate)], the following are the seven (7) competencies for education. ( http://www.cilo.europeesplatform.nl/content/disc5_competencies.pdf)

1. Interpersonally competent
A teacher who is interpersonally competent, is a good manager. Such a teacher creates a friendly and cooperative atmosphere and creates open communication. Such a teacher promotes the independence of the students and tries to reach a good balance between: (1) directing and accompanying, (2) leading the way and following, (3) confronting and reconciling, and (4) correcting and stimulating.

2. Pedagogically competent
A teacher who is pedagogically competent gives the students something to hold on and also structure in a safe learning and work environment, to such an extent that the students can develop socially, emotionally and morally in a good way. Such a teacher ensures that the students: (1) know that they belong to the group, (2) are welcome and are appreciated, (3) respect each other and are challenged to take responsibility for each other, (4) can take initiatives and can work independently, (5) learn to discover their affinities and ambitions and that on this basis they can make choices with regard to their studies and careers.

3. Competent with subject matter (content) & methodology
A teacher who is competent with subject matter issues (content) & methodology , helps his students to make themselves familiar with the cultural baggage which is needed for every participant of our society in order to be able to function on a satisfactory level. Such a teacher: (1) tunes the subject matter content as well as his behavior to the students and takes individual differences into account, (2) decides together with the student his (individual) educational route, with for instance, opportunities for learning in and outside school and learning in the context of the professional practice, (3) motivates the students for their learning and work tasks, (4) challenges them to do their utmost and helps them to reach a successful conclusion, (5) teaches the students to learn and work, also from and with each other, in order to promote their independence or other objectives.

4. Organizationally competent
The teacher who is organizationally competent ensures that his students can work in an orderly and task-oriented environment. Such a teacher takes care that the students: (1) know what they can expect and how much freedom they have for personal initiatives and (2) know what they have to (or can) do, how and why they have to (or can) do this.

5. Competent in cooperating with colleagues
A teacher who is competent with respect to cooperation with his colleagues, supports a good pedagogic and teaching climate in his school, supports good mutual cooperation and a good school organization. This means that such a teacher: (1) communicates and cooperates well with colleagues and (2) is a constructive participant of meetings and other forms of school consultation and of the activities needed to ensure a well-functioning school and (3) supports the development and improvement of his school.

6. Competent with respect to cooperation with the environment
A teacher who is competent with respect to cooperation with the environment ensures that there is a good communication and harmony with the parents of the students, with companies or institutions the students are involved with (with respect to his education). He adequately uses the professional network of the school with respect to the education of the student or the care for the student. He handles the contacts he has on behalf of the school, with the environment of the school, with care and responsibility.

7. Competent with respect to reflection and development
A teacher who is competent with respect to reflection and development regularly reflects about his professional views and his professional skills. Such a teacher tries to keep his professional activities up to date and to improve them. Such a teacher: (1) knows what he thinks is of importance for his teaching profession and what his basic values, standards and educational views are, (2) has a good perception of his own competences, his strong and weak points, (3) systematically tries to improve his own development, (4) tunes his own development to the policy of his school and uses the opportunities the school offers for further development.

Benildean Core Values

In the College Mission Statement, it affirms that a Benildean community and the relationships that create it are strengthened through transformational experiences guided by:

• appreciation of individual worth
• creativity
  
• professional competence
  
• social responsibility
  
• a sense of nationhood
  
• faith

These are the Six (6) Benildean Core Values . . . James Collins and Jerry Porras define core values as, "the essential and enduring tenets of an organization - the very small set of guiding principles that have a profound impact on how everyone in the organization thinks and acts."

They also claim that, "Core values require no external justification. They have intrinsic value and are of significant importance to those inside the organization. They are the few extremely powerful guiding principles; the soul of the organization - the values that guide all actions. "
(http://www.refresher.com/!corevalues.html)

What behaviors destroy appreciation of individual worth?
What behaviors build appreciation of individual worth?

What behaviors destroy creativity?
What behaviors build creativity?

What behaviors destroy professional competence?
What behaviors build professional competence?

What behaviors destroy social responsibility?
What behaviors build social responsibility?

What behaviors destroy a sense of nationhood ?
What behaviors build a sense of nationhood ?

What behaviors destroy faith?
What behaviors build faith?