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What a day at The Peak where Malaybalayan met Michael Jackson and availed of imaginary "golf lesson" from Tiger Woods. See for yourself. We can dream, can't we?

This week (November 8-15,2009) is a most momentous week.Today, November 12-Fr. Sinnott was released by his captors. It is so painful to listen to Father. He slept in a hammock for a month according to him so for someone of his age, it must have been physically uncomfortable. He was not able to take his medicine for ten days so only God knows what its after effects on his health would be. To Father Sinnott: God has kept you in his care and am sure you will find in your heart to forgive the hostage- takers.

Today also, Hillary Clinton visits the Philippines. Others say it is one reason why Fr. Sinnott was released. Never mind if we will never know if it is so or not. Things happen for a reason. In the meantime, Clinton's presence is most welcome notwithstanding the protests. Let us wait how her visit to Zamboanga, Mindanao will fair. So what is your take on the Visiting Forces Agreement? This is one issue that has many facets. Teachers usually just allow the students to come up with his/her own reflection and somehow offer a more proactive course of action.

This coming Sunday, November 15 in the Philippines . . . Filipinos will be huddled together in a room-sala, bedroom, restaurant, theatre, classroom, carenderia and all other nooks - with the sole objective: to watch Pacquiao fight. Perhaps it is the Filipino in me that is coloring my forecast but in my gut, am sure Pacquiao will win. Let us accompany our intense wish for Pacquiao's triumph with prayers. Manny, our prayers are with you.

It has been expressed by councils in Eastern Mindanao Region, that membership in the Girl Scouting Movement has been steadily declining. True to its motto: "Be Prepared", the Regional Headquarters responded to the pressing need and invited the Membership Teams per council to a joint plan how to go about the problem in a proactive manner. Indeed, the meeting was worth the effort for the GSP is now expanding its membership to the barangays and out-of-school setting. Go! go! GSP!!!

Malaybalayan was not yet a blogger when Bukidnon Council held its Convention. The ever supportive Mayor of Malaybalay, Hon. Florencio "Doc Boy" Flores gave an inspiring message. After all his mom, Mrs. Vicenta Flores was once the president of the Council and now a lifetime member being our role model of the commitment she accorded the Girl Scouting Movement.

The new logo of the Girl Scouts of the Philippines refers to the following:

Only Malaybalayan and Dr. Nitz got the chance to strike a loving pose with the birthday celebrator, Ligaya C. Malaybalayan happens to be the President of the Professional Studies and Performing Arts Faculty, College of Teacher Education, Bukidnon State University. Expect more photos as the teachers will prepare for the Education Week first week of December!

These beautiful ladies are taking their time - taking in the majestic scenery of Binahon Farms in Songco, Lantapan, Bukidnon. Malaybalayan is bent on holding on to the thin tree to pose for you; all the other beauties are contented with a carefree pose while they await the morning's session on Strategic Planning for the success of the National Service Training Program.

The incoming debaters are taking their time while they still have some to spare. Soon they are off to their off-campus teaching experience. Malaybalayan sends you off with love.

In an interview, Manny Pacquiao made it clear that he is not just fighting Miguel Cotto for the money but for the Filipino people as well. As always he invokes God's blessing so he will be victorious.

Education 108 is one subject in the College of Teacher Education in Bukidnon State University which is an Introduction to Guidance and Counseling including Special Education. Malaybalayan invited Elsie Yongco and Daylin Galo to teach the students Sign Language. Congratulations to the Ed 108 students who passed with flying colors, but of course with Malaybalayan as their instructor, what else could happen?