
‘Papa-paint brush’
To teach one’s child is to discover oneself
When I was a kid and I got a perfect score on my exams and quizzes, as a reward, my Papa would bring me to our favorite fast food restaurant.
My Papa worked for almost 30 years as a watch repair technician. During the pandemic, he had a hard time providing for us as there are days when there were no customers. In March 2022, I finally refunded my tuition as a scholar. This time, I decided to be the one who treats him.
“Anong meron, ‘nak?”
“Wala po pa, na-refund ko na po kasi yung scholarship tuition ko.”
“Wow, congrats, Anak! Itago mo yan ah para kapag nangailangan ka ng pera hindi na tayo mahihirapan.”
“Opo, Pa”
Cheslie Mae R. Japlos
Centro Escolar University - Manila, Doctor of Optometry, 3rd year
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To teach one’s child is to discover oneself
Be grateful for people who take the time to give you ‘me time’
Not helping many is no excuse for not helping some
Advocate even while young, “but be the change that you want to see”
A loving embrace is more powerful than the simple gift that precedes it
To patronize young merchants is to support their ambition
Don’t let anything get in the way of your studies
It’s not the gadget… it’s the student
Parents who play teacher can find new ways to bond with their student-children
Put your faith in God, in all humility, in good times and bad
Showing your children how you work can give them a good head start in life
A sibling’s love should be cherished for life
Planting seeds that make you happy is doubly worth it when it makes other people happy too
For someone in need, a pack of goods is a pack of hope
Tireless work shows fortitude
For children, it’s amusement; for adults, it’s togetherness
A young person’s kindness and faith can inspire the old
There is simply no excuse these days for not hearing Mass
Never feel sorry that you are your own yaya
When in doubt, choose kindness
Pam M. Gregorio
Human Capital, Inclusion & Diversity Leader, PwC Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728