Teacher's teacher

Let us begin with the "mess ex-President GMA - Who could ever foresee that she would ever be in this situation? Very recently we cleaned one room where her photo as President of the Philippines hang on the wall and then now we see her photos - frail, sick, helpless and everyone saying very unkind words against her. Being a parent and teacher myself, my heart bleeds for her and though sometimes I exchange harsh remarks with colleagues when I show sympathy or empathy, it is worth expressing how people can be very unkind.

Whatever will come out of the saga that is bound to stay for a long time, let us remain generous with our understanding. One day, we might find ourselves somewhat in the same "dilemma" so take time to "hold your horses".

Then we hear the case of RamJen's murder and the "family" chaos that seems to remain mysterious and unsolved as to whether one or two or three have a hand in the death of RamJen. Problems that family members go through are so near  our own experiences, again it is prudent not to be harsh with our remarks. Every family has a story to tell and a history that has so many nuances an outsider cannot fully fathom. The family is where the heart is. So let us always treasure our own family and never take it for granted.

Other countries seem to have other things to face. Egypt is undergoing a transition to move forward. In the process, protesters have been hurt. Libya too has a new government. It needs strong leaders to pursue its desire for change.

To sum up, the Philippine events are not only within its borders for the world now has become so interdependent, we can learn from each other and teach each other as well.