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‘Papa-paint brush’
To teach one’s child is to discover oneself
Wendell John C. Sanchez
University of the Philippines Diliman, BSME 5th yr.
In the wake of the pandemic surge, Ate Francine and I started reaching out to kids in our neighborhood in Malolos, Bulacan. We would help them with their modules and occasionally tell them Bible stories.
One day, Ate Francine gave them gifts.
Elena, one of the kids, asked: "What's inside, Ate?"
Ate Francine tried to avoid the question, but then Elena insisted, so Ate Francine told her: "It's a lamp."
As Elena opened the gift and read the enclosed letter, she burst into tears and the two of them embraced. The true gift of Ate Francine is her love, expressed through her heartfelt message and her warm embrace.
To teach one’s child is to discover oneself
Be grateful for people who take the time to give you ‘me time’
A loving embrace is more powerful than the simple gift that precedes it
To patronize young merchants is to support their ambition
Parents who play teacher can find new ways to bond with their student-children
A sibling’s love should be cherished for life
Showing your children how you work can give them a good head start in life
Advocate even while young, “but be the change that you want to see”
It’s not the gadget… it’s the student
Don’t let anything get in the way of your studies
Put your faith in God, in all humility, in good times and bad
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
A young person’s kindness and faith can inspire the old
There is simply no excuse these days for not hearing Mass
When in doubt, choose kindness
Never feel sorry that you are your own yaya
Pam M. Gregorio
Human Capital, Inclusion & Diversity Leader, PwC Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728