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Street manicure
Be grateful for people who take the time to give you ‘me time’
Sigmund Heaven C. Taggueg
Cagayan State University Andrews Campus, BSA 2nd yr.
Under the scorching heat in Tuguegarao City, a kid was peddling his wares.
“Kuya, bili na po kayo, tatlo – isang daan”.
His name is Michael and he has been selling towels to make ends meet. Despite his jovial personality, Michael’s eyes couldn’t hide his exhaustion. After all, he is just a child who’s supposed to be in school, not out on the streets.
Curious, I asked if he still goes to school. He said that he plans to go back but he is still saving up for it. I then realized that for every towel he sells, he is one step closer to his dream of becoming an engineer.
Be grateful for people who take the time to give you ‘me time’
To teach one’s child is to discover oneself
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
Not helping many is no excuse for not helping some
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
There is simply no excuse these days for not hearing Mass
A young person’s kindness and faith can inspire the old
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