This is the message that will be given before the start of the bright year 2017 where with the Lord God's guidance, dreams and aspirations will be realized with efforts to be made be guided and challenges overcome.
Career Challenges
The year 2016 seems to be a
good year for some and not to the others. In this case, it is somewhat sad as
well as depressing where in the light of others’ success, the feelings of one’s
self is somewhat depressing as he sees that he is getting left behind in the
glimpse of the other’s success.
The Marcoses and the Heroes’ Cemetery
The Marcos family has made
headlines again after having the former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. in the
cemetery where soldiers, presidents and others with bestowed honors are buried.
These caused the happiness among loyalists and dismay among those who are
against the burial.
The Roles of the Citizenry
Each and every citizen of each
nation has their own respective roles that are deemed vital to the survival of
the nation. That is, regardless of the simplicity and the nature of such roles
therein based on basic preferences.
Corrupt Files, Reformat and Backup Data
As of this posting, one of the devices we used suffer a massive blow to its memory card where the data suddenly went wiped out. Hence, the lesson and the burden is there. So much to these, good thing that backups are made. Here are the tips.
The Philippine Geopolitics
The Philippines sits between Asia and the Pacific Ocean. From a barrier against Typhoons where its citizens facing its wrath to being a strategic location of geopolitical control, this nation is something any superpower will have its hands on.
Events, Ethics and Etiquette
Events, ethics and etiquettes. These are the three "E"s that defines personality during an event. One may be gluttonous or some freak out person that is indeed a huge humiliation to the part of the organizer or some other person related to the one who is involved in the mere innocent, pseudo-freak minded individual who wanted to express his or her thoughts.
Deterrence & Presence does not Equate to War
Preparing is one and going to a full-scale conflict is another. And hence it is good to say that both things does not equate to each other. However, the people see these things as the same and like other arguments there is, there is black and white.
The Rocky Philippine Relations
In the already more than 3
months and counting, the alliances of the west and the Philippines, being a
major non-NATO ally of the US in the Southeast Asia, is somewhat getting
blurry, unclear and uncertain as the President Duterte expresses his thoughts
in an unnecessary rhetorical manner in which it can put alliances at risk.
Understanding Duterte’s Position on South China Sea vs. the Interest of the West
This is the viewpoint on the
other side of the angle which talks about the conflict of Western Power’s
interest and those of the Philippines. You may react more by just commenting
right after reading the article.
The Reason for the Failure of PHL Security, Foreign Policy and Aid
The Philippines in itself faces
a security as well foreign relations dilemma for the past few years that
pushes it up for its own modernization program and looking for the aid of the
Western Powers, America in particular. However, recent rhetoric and
misinformation as per neocolonialism is concerned as well as the push for an
independent foreign policy and aid, this is something that needs to bring up as
mere discussion matter.
The Duterte Foreign Policy
Foreign relations, diplomacy in particular, is an art of establishing relationships wherein a proper choice of words is deemed necessary to further improving the ties alongside other factors. Ranting and cussing are indeed counter-productive.
Word Power - Travel Terms
This terminologies can help us a bit where it can help us describe what it needs to describe. And that involves words that are not usually used in a normal conversation.
Wild Descriptions over “Pres. Duterte’s first 100 days” Poll
The first 100 days are to be surpassed and determined. And for every new administration, the first hundred days are a test for the performance of the leader who leads the nation that will determine the glimpse as to the fate of the whole country’s direction within six years.
The Paradigm Shift
The shift is leaning from one, traditional thing over the other, and it seems that the tides are changing to the Eastern Side and vice versa.
The Analysis of a Presidential Ouster
This is an analysis that is plaguing the whole republic for the years since EDSA. In this case, an ideal president as well as the performance in running a nation is essential for economic growth, enhancing security, and establishing relations against allies.
Programs, Speeches and Epic Failures
Setbacks are an obstacle for the perfection and realization of what it is deemed expected. Hence, the first impression of things suddenly screwed up by either n individual or an organization. But all of that can be fixed accordingly.
Reminder to the Filipino People on Genuine Patriotism
This is a special reminder wherein the Filipino people must be aware of in the sense that it will give a realization so as to the legitimate patriotism in the country.
Attack the West to Appease the East
In today’s
spectrum of Philippine diplomacy, there is a great shift from being aligned to
the west to something aligned to the east. And this is something that everybody
shall be watched for. The following notes
are those of Bernard Ong and cannot be reflect to the standpoints of this blog
site.
Enhanced Security Concerns and Solutions
In modern times, we live in a
society where multiple threats arise in unexpected times in unexpected places.
Furthermore, increased conflicts, heightened alert status, and declaring the
state of emergency come to play in this matter.
The August Reflections
This is a three-chapter short
story of a person who enters a job and expected an excellent workplace when it
turned into unexpected overhaul in the system in which it presumes the person
incompetent where in fact it is not the real case.
Position Paper In PH-CN Arbitrational Tribunal Result
This is a viewpoint regarding about the decision at the Permanent Court of Arbitration in which Philippines clearly won the case.
President Duterte and the United Nations
The issue is all about the recent reports regarding the Philippines, its President and the United Nations. All in which it seemed as either protecting the sovereignty of a nation or isolating it from the rest of the world.
Redefining Heroism and Heraldry
A nation is formed with its citizens sacrificed for to exist all in the name of self-determination and freedom. Hence, heroism works in all forms of degrees. Not just protecting people or dying for the country.
Reflection of "How Did Leon Brought Home A Wife?"
This is a reflection where it can be written on reflection papers. Also, it can be used as a reaction paper as well. This is a story made by an English writer of Ilocano ancestry Mr. Manuel E. Arguilla.
Long-term Strategic Planning
In all degrees, in a person and in an organization, long-term strategic planning is laid-out for the sake of aligning the outcomes, priorities and necessary activities in preparation for the greater glory. Hence, it is for realigning to the needs for the interest of a person, organization, and the nation.
Ways of Promoting Patriotism
The love of country is essential and deemed an expectation for a citizen of a nation where from birth, allegiance to the flag, the laws and the welfare of the motherland is exhibited. Patriotism is a person's love for country, and there are ways to show it more.
Cultural Marxism and the Destruction of the Western Society
This is a commentary about Cultural Marxism in which it serves as a threat in the modern European society in which one day, it will just fall and fade away.
Expectation versus Reality
Life sometimes is not
cooperating. And that also means that expectations, most of the time does not
coincide with reality. And that alone is disheartening most people.
Affrimness - It Will Gonna Worth
Sacrifices were made for the sake of the betterment of all. And there is no doubt that there are many reasons for these disagreements, disappointments, failures and lack of initiatives taking the toll. Hence, doing the math is a necessity.
The Perks of Being an Alumni
Being an alumni of a school in which a person was once a student is somewhat nostalgic as well memorable considering that one wanted to be that student whose minds were academically sound and amicably sociable to classmates and schoolmates alike.
That as well include falling in love in a school where one was once studied.
That as well include falling in love in a school where one was once studied.
Being Healthy is Wealthy
Being fit is good, and having a
nice body form is better. And all of it will never be possible without making
sacrifices where some luxurious things are not meant to get applied.
Freedom With Discipline and Responsibility
Being free without restriction is indeed one thing. Abusing it to the point that it is destructive is another matter. Compromising in between is meant to be weigh in accordingly.
Shipbuilding and The Work In Progress
A warship or a commercial ship was made out from a shipyard specifically made for such ships. In such a case, it takes longer time just to finish a hull. Here is the step-by-step process as to how a ship was built.
The Toughest of Life Journey
Life, at its lowest point is deemed tough to cope with and as well depressing. Speaking of which, relatives implying the negative aggravates it further.
Summary of Justice Carpio's Presentation on W. Phil Sea Issues
This is the summary of what the presentation obtains which is essential to know about the nature of the issue regarding the disputes in the South China Sea/West Philippine Sea.
Conviction and Humble Service
Where simplicity and humility is deemed a necessity to do a job which is made naturally, this is which it was made all inspiring.
Prioritizing Defense in a Balance
Speaking of sovereignty, it is not free nor it is given easily. It always come with a cost where blood has been shed, weapons acquired even though they were expensive, and of course, immeasurable acts of bravery and sheer determination to protect the freedom of self-rule.
However, such viewpoints does not basically think out by the masses where priorities are for survival, self-gain and feeding mouths out for satisfaction, in which it was not bad after all.
However, such viewpoints does not basically think out by the masses where priorities are for survival, self-gain and feeding mouths out for satisfaction, in which it was not bad after all.
Spreading Rumors, Speculations are "Unhealthy" (Part 1 - Defense Sites)
Media outlets have a job of spreading information that feels the necessity and is deemed important to the people. However, there is always confusion as for what really is fact or fiction.
Reflection: The Growth of Nationalist Consciousness (Literature)
Philippine Nationalism in its earliest form; sparking revolutions that free Filipinos from the Spaniards.
You Should Date A Girl Who Loves to Read or Write
A man's plea that we, the males should date a girl whose interest is deemed good for the thought.
Close-minded Fanatics and Its Societal Dangers
Fanatics are fighting for an
ideology which logically speaking is highly questionable that it defies social
norms on morality and ethics. Thus, it is dangerous to have this people who
have fought on false ideals.
"I Worried" by Mary Oliver
One who really worries a lot, on the circumstances of uncertainty life will bring.
Emotional Maturity And How To Master It
Some people tend to have their weak heart and some are emotionally numb. Collide two people with different personalities, and it will be like chemical reaction, like Mentos applied in a bottle of soft-drinks.
Successful Relationships Requires Effort
Relationships are meant to be achievable if efforts are exerted and was then recognized. It is a hallmark for us men to show our love to thy loved ones.
A Plight Of Labor And Work For A Living
Each
and every individual, once in the ripe age, has the necessity to survive in a
way that one has to work up with the competition all around that person. And
that means raising standards and determination.
Satisfying the Imperfect
This writing is to give importance and satisfaction as to physical appearance that we men must consider.
"Hell Is Real; I Went There": Testimony of Jennifer Perez
This story was about the girl who encounters heaven and hell, sees the angels, the demons, some other spirits and the Lord Almighty.
From the Lowest to Glory
Standing up proud, stumble down and and tries to stand again. Reviewing, getting the exam, fails and try again. Experimentation, fails and repeats all over again. It is the matter on how to give up or not.
Freemasonry, Hidden Hand and Ted Cruz
In co-relevance of so-called conspiracy "facts" regarding in such a matter, the following details are worth informative to get learned.
Broken-Hearted Woman
This writing is to understand a woman's undertaking that we men needs to consider when we court, particularly those girls who have broken and have a weak heart.
Patience Is A Virtue (Unemployment Feels)
One is like to see the rest of the world, being envious of other people whose achievement already gone to the next stage of their lives; and we are here writing this blog entry upon the date indicator attached with this written text...
Change Is Coming (From Us)
Change for the better in order to make dreams and aspirations come true is indeed in hearts of minds of each human being. That is, out with the old, come in the new.
Infomatics: Vietnam's Spratly Territories
This was sourced out from a Chinese web site and was then translated into English by Ric Lamigo...
A Woman's Purity
This writing refers to the message for us men that a woman's purity needs to be respected and preserved.
Philippine Navy's First Landing Platform Dock
This is the story of what is to be the biggest ship in the making in the navy whose fleet badly needs a refit...
Philippine Politics Under Duterte - What Lies Ahead?
Now, it is a clear sign that Rodrigo Duterte, according to our updates page, is an undisputed winner where his supporters are joyful for this good achievement in what it is called "the greatest change in the nation."
However, there are always viewpoints in the other side of the coin.
However, there are always viewpoints in the other side of the coin.
Socialism is a Failure
Good on paper, but bad on practice. Socialism is indeed a perfect system as perceived by many, where in fact it deceives the many that when it applies, it upsets everybody, big time.
Updates: 2016 Philippine Elections
This are updates pertaining to 2016 Philippine Presidential, Vice-Presidential, Senatorial, Party-list, and local elections.
This page updates every one (1) hour.
This page updates every one (1) hour.
Pitzviews Facebook Page, Others Can Do Live Stream
Tech Advancement. Now with new features in the social media site Facebook, all of pages of different users and organizations now can do live streams for up-to-date information.
Hardships and Struggles: When Challenges Strikes Hard
Duties, responsibilities, and so much more, particularly in this period wherein a family is incomplete and the recovery is far from over.
Internet Speed and Data Throttling
The internet is the lifeline of most social-minded people who does want not to get left behind on the things that are gone trending all across the cyberspace. All of that comes with one, terrible problem - which is slow internet speed.
In The Real World
The realities of life can be compared to the wilderness that can be found in the forest or somewhere in the plains of Africa. Why? The real world has infested by gossipers, naggers, credit grabbers, opportunistic people, among others.
Overwhelmed Temptations
A person is now facing the glimpse of the real world. And this world is indeed so wild that any decisions that will made is predetermined by various factors as to what benefits, gains or losses, or anything that runs through one's life. And temptation was one part of the story.
Devastating Misinterpretations
With decisions made, a consequence will take place. A mistake was made, a dilemma will take place. And when dilemma exists, ethics comes in to solve up its pace.
Air Defense Weaponry Choices
This is a discussion and also an analysis about the usage of air defense in a national sovereignty's airspace.
Weirdness, Signs and Lovely Infatuations
Ever seen a smile so perplexed with the eyes shines so bright that is almost equivalent to flirting? Or spending the rest of the evening texting with a girl that may seem endless? Well, most boys who is in transition to be a man is tantamount to such a thing.
Jesus's Twelve Apostles
In the world of Christianity, it is very known that the Lord Jesus Christ have His friends called 'the twelve apostles', or disciples per se, which is to learn The Lord's teaching and fourth spread it across the world for it is indeed the good news.
We will learn about their biographies one by one as we go on.
We will learn about their biographies one by one as we go on.
Squandering Time
Time gets squandered, out of a blooming, spring season. A poetic literature of joy is just here for you.
Graduation Feels
Former students that has just recently completed a four-year-course, five years or what it really was, is the sign that one chapter closes and another opens.
As per collegiate mindset: What is next?
As per collegiate mindset: What is next?
Consequences in Losing West Philippine Sea
This body of water is indeed important for the rest of the world to get moving, citing its economic importance not only by the nations surrounding the sea but as well the other nations who use it as a sea lane for it is a bloodline of several distant nations.
Streaks of Positivity
[Reflection] Optimism, positivity, hope. These were the words that makes a person ascertain that the chance is still there and the success are just a step away...
Hanging in Balance
Determining one's fate is a mystery, as it is debatable all across groups of people whether it may be by nature fatalistic or contingent. Somewhat the destiny is always questionable.
Little Flags of Uncertainty and Discontent
This is a figurative form of a literary entry that comes from a heart blazing and hoping for the eventual possibilities out in the calm.
Managing Stress and 26 Ways on How To Do It
These are the following tips that comes in handy in a form of a short, memorable quotation. With this thing, it will make a person remember immediately about the things that are stress-deducting.
Encrypted Messaging Using Pigpen Codes
Wanna keep all the secrets in a message that nobody understands? Or sending an encrypted message to others that only the few would know? If that was the case, it was time to introduce to this decipher technique used by Freemasons. That is, the pigpen code.
An Extra Day for Every Four Years
A calendar usually has 365 days. But on a leap year, that usually sums up to 366 days. The question now is: "What is an extra day for?"
The Pitzviews Edition for Pinterest
New on the Pitzviews - More photos, data, interest and other random stuff, now on Pinterest!
Summary for the story “Clay” by Juan Gatbonton
This story talks about an American
soldier who was a friendship with the boy, which pertains as the “kid” who is
also the narrator or the first person in the point of view in whole duration of
the story. The plot takes place in Pampanga throughout the American regime or
colonialism in the Philippines that as history suggests predates around 1900s
until 1946.
F-5 Airframe - Doubts and Rumors
These jets are once the workhorse of an air force like those of Taiwan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines. There were rumors that raises an eyebrow in the aviation industry, especially on the over-extended flight hours the air frames can cope of.
Reflection: Wedding Dance
A reflective reaction on an highlighted phrase on a story authored by Amador Daguio.
The Self and the Virtue Ethics
It is a mere evaluation of the self based on certain categories.
And it is helpful to mold the self further.
Equal Military Firepower Across Branches
There are aims that a branch of the military will be much powerful or favorable over the other, citing geographical and/or other concerns. However, power balancing, especially among military branches is indeed much appropriate.
Reflection: Midsummer
This a reflection arises from a striking phrase or sentence in a story written during the American Colonial Period in the Philippines. It was the literary work of Manuel E. Arguilla.
Reflection: Zita
This is a simplified realization and as well ideas from a given phrase based from the story made by Arturo B. Rotor.
The Good Prince Bantugan
This is technically a nice story about a prince in the kingdom of Bumbaran. It is based on the oral tradition of the Maranao Ttibe.
STORYLINE
An old king ruled over the kingdom of Bumbaran. His kingdom was prosperous, his people were good ,and he should have been very happy .But the king was not contented. His heart was full of envy toward his younger brother, Prince Bantugan. Every time someone praised Prince Bantugan, the king frowned and looked angry.
"Prince Bantugan is so handsome." he often heard the women say, and he would look in a mirror and see with sorrow that he was not good looking.
"Prince Bantugan is so good." other people said, and the king grew more angry because he knew that he was not as good as his brother either.
"Prince Bantugan is so brave," everybody said. The king grew tired of people saying so many good things about his brother while they said nothing nice about himself.
The young ladies smiled at Prince Bantugan. They allowed him to hold their hands, and they gave him their love. But they did not like the older brother, the king.
One day enemies attacked the kingdom of Bumbaran and Prince Bantugan led his men to defend the country. While he was gone, the evil king plotted against the good prince. He issued a proclamation that no one should speak to Prince Bantugan. He added that whoever dared to speak to Bantugan would be killed.
Soon Prince Bantugan returned victorious from battle. To his astonishment no one met him, no one praised him, and no one even wanted to speak to him. This saddened the good prince. He knew that his brother hated him, so he decided to leave Bumbaran. He preferred to live in other countries and to travel to far lands and forget about his unkind brother.
In his travels he heard about the beautiful land of the Kingdom-Between-Two-Seas. It was ruled by a good, kind king and his sister, the beautiful and kind Princess Datimbang.Prince Bantugan decided to go there. He traveled through forests and across rivers and mountains and at last reached the Kingdon-Between-Seas.
Prince Bantugan was very weary from his travels. As he stood outside the gates of the great palace, he suddenly felt very weak .His legs could not carry his body ,and the prince fell to the ground and died.
When the king of the Kingdom-Between-Two Seas heard of the stranger who had died at his palace gate, he and his sister, Princess Datimbang, went to see the body. even in death Prince Bantugan was very handsome.
The heart of Princess Datimbang went out to him in love and sorrow." What a handsome young man, "She said weeping softly." I wish I could have spoken to him before he died. I am sure he was as good as he was handsome."
"How unfortunate that he should die here, " the king said." Does anyone know who this young man is and where he came from? By his clothes and appearance, he must be a king or a prince."
No one knew who the strange young man was. The king ordered his body to be brought into the palace. The king was afraid that the relatives or subjects of the dead man might wage war upon his kingdom. He therefore treated the body of the young man as he would a royal person. He had it dressed n magnificent clothes and placed it in a large hole in the palace. Princess Datimbang placed flowers upon the bed on which the body lay .She also decorated it with colored jewelry. Around the bed was an abundance of fragrant flowers in jars and vases.
The king then ordered the great brass gong to be sounded. He made a proclamation that all his people and the people of the neighboring kingdoms must come to look at the prince or king so that he would know who he was and where he came from.
People from far and near came to see the body, but no one knew who the man was. The beautiful Princess Datimbang watched nearby. She had fallen deeply in love with the handsome stranger.
In another part of the kingdom, some parrots were talking about the young man and how he died in the Kingdom-Between-Two-Seas. Suddenly they noticed that the parrot from the kingdom of Bumbaran was silent and sad.
"Why are you sad, my brother?" one of the parrots asked. "I lost my master, the Prince Bantugan." The parrot from Bumbaran answered. " He left Bumbaran never to return. I have looked for him everywhere but have not found him."
"Ah, your master is lost, indeed," another parrot said. "He is dead. But you can see his body in the palace where he is lying in royal state."
Without another word, Prince Bantugan's parrot flew to the palace. He saw his master's body and shrieked in grief.
Princess Datimbang heard him and asked him what the matter was.
"My master is dead! The parrot cried in grief." My master, Prince Bantugan of Bumbaran, is dead-he who was so good to his people. He defended them in war, he gave them wise advice when they were in trouble, and cured the people when they were sick."
When the king heard what the parrot had said, he was determined to put the body on a vinta and take it himself, with all honors, to the kingdom of Bumbaran. Princess Datimbang went with him. Before the royal party left the Kingdom-Between-Two Seas, the princess asked the parrot to go ahead of them and notify the King of Bumbaran of their coming.
The parrot flew ahead to the kingdom of Bumbaran. When he told the king about the death of Prince Bantugan, the ladies shrieked and tore their hair and fainted. Everyone grieved for the Good Prince Bantugan. Even the king, his brother, was stricken with remorse and pain. He was full of repentance. He blamed himself for the death of his brother. He did not know what to do.
Prince Madali was a brother of Prince Bantugan and loved him dearly. He volunteered to go to the region of the dead and bring Bantugan's soul back to his body. The king decided to go with him. It was a very dangerous journey, but the two were not afraid .They rode on their magic shields and rode up to the sky.
For five days they flew. They reached the place of lightning, thunder, and endless rain. Five more days they travelled. They reached the land of burning heat. Their magic shields almost melted under them. So great was the distance that they went on for five more days. At last they reached the highest portals of the sky.
The keeper of the gate asked them," Why are you here? What do you want?"
"We have come to ask the angel of Death when we shall die and when the end of the world will come, the young men were answered , "Go to the next door" the gatekeeper told them." You will find the angel who guards the soul of the dead there.
"Why are you here?" asked the guard. "You have no business here." You are not dead."
"We have come to ask the Angel of Death when we shall die." Prince Madali answered .
"Come in but only for a minute," the guardian said opening the door. "Then you must return to earth right away."
The two entered and found themselves in a beautiful garden full of fragrant flowers and delicious fruits. On a large table were bottles of different colors which contained the souls of the dead.
The two tricked the Angel of Death to go out for a minute. As soon as the angel was out of the room, Prince Madali whispered softly, "Bantugan, my brother where are you?"
From a large blue bottle near them, the voice of Prince Bantugan answered, "I am here."
Prince Madali seized the bottle and away the young men flew back to earth.
Later Prince Bantugan married the beautiful Princess Datimbang.
STORYLINE
An old king ruled over the kingdom of Bumbaran. His kingdom was prosperous, his people were good ,and he should have been very happy .But the king was not contented. His heart was full of envy toward his younger brother, Prince Bantugan. Every time someone praised Prince Bantugan, the king frowned and looked angry.
"Prince Bantugan is so handsome." he often heard the women say, and he would look in a mirror and see with sorrow that he was not good looking.
"Prince Bantugan is so good." other people said, and the king grew more angry because he knew that he was not as good as his brother either.
"Prince Bantugan is so brave," everybody said. The king grew tired of people saying so many good things about his brother while they said nothing nice about himself.
The young ladies smiled at Prince Bantugan. They allowed him to hold their hands, and they gave him their love. But they did not like the older brother, the king.
One day enemies attacked the kingdom of Bumbaran and Prince Bantugan led his men to defend the country. While he was gone, the evil king plotted against the good prince. He issued a proclamation that no one should speak to Prince Bantugan. He added that whoever dared to speak to Bantugan would be killed.
Soon Prince Bantugan returned victorious from battle. To his astonishment no one met him, no one praised him, and no one even wanted to speak to him. This saddened the good prince. He knew that his brother hated him, so he decided to leave Bumbaran. He preferred to live in other countries and to travel to far lands and forget about his unkind brother.
In his travels he heard about the beautiful land of the Kingdom-Between-Two-Seas. It was ruled by a good, kind king and his sister, the beautiful and kind Princess Datimbang.Prince Bantugan decided to go there. He traveled through forests and across rivers and mountains and at last reached the Kingdon-Between-Seas.
Prince Bantugan was very weary from his travels. As he stood outside the gates of the great palace, he suddenly felt very weak .His legs could not carry his body ,and the prince fell to the ground and died.
When the king of the Kingdom-Between-Two Seas heard of the stranger who had died at his palace gate, he and his sister, Princess Datimbang, went to see the body. even in death Prince Bantugan was very handsome.
The heart of Princess Datimbang went out to him in love and sorrow." What a handsome young man, "She said weeping softly." I wish I could have spoken to him before he died. I am sure he was as good as he was handsome."
"How unfortunate that he should die here, " the king said." Does anyone know who this young man is and where he came from? By his clothes and appearance, he must be a king or a prince."
No one knew who the strange young man was. The king ordered his body to be brought into the palace. The king was afraid that the relatives or subjects of the dead man might wage war upon his kingdom. He therefore treated the body of the young man as he would a royal person. He had it dressed n magnificent clothes and placed it in a large hole in the palace. Princess Datimbang placed flowers upon the bed on which the body lay .She also decorated it with colored jewelry. Around the bed was an abundance of fragrant flowers in jars and vases.
The king then ordered the great brass gong to be sounded. He made a proclamation that all his people and the people of the neighboring kingdoms must come to look at the prince or king so that he would know who he was and where he came from.
People from far and near came to see the body, but no one knew who the man was. The beautiful Princess Datimbang watched nearby. She had fallen deeply in love with the handsome stranger.
In another part of the kingdom, some parrots were talking about the young man and how he died in the Kingdom-Between-Two-Seas. Suddenly they noticed that the parrot from the kingdom of Bumbaran was silent and sad.
"Why are you sad, my brother?" one of the parrots asked. "I lost my master, the Prince Bantugan." The parrot from Bumbaran answered. " He left Bumbaran never to return. I have looked for him everywhere but have not found him."
"Ah, your master is lost, indeed," another parrot said. "He is dead. But you can see his body in the palace where he is lying in royal state."
Without another word, Prince Bantugan's parrot flew to the palace. He saw his master's body and shrieked in grief.
Princess Datimbang heard him and asked him what the matter was.
"My master is dead! The parrot cried in grief." My master, Prince Bantugan of Bumbaran, is dead-he who was so good to his people. He defended them in war, he gave them wise advice when they were in trouble, and cured the people when they were sick."
When the king heard what the parrot had said, he was determined to put the body on a vinta and take it himself, with all honors, to the kingdom of Bumbaran. Princess Datimbang went with him. Before the royal party left the Kingdom-Between-Two Seas, the princess asked the parrot to go ahead of them and notify the King of Bumbaran of their coming.
The parrot flew ahead to the kingdom of Bumbaran. When he told the king about the death of Prince Bantugan, the ladies shrieked and tore their hair and fainted. Everyone grieved for the Good Prince Bantugan. Even the king, his brother, was stricken with remorse and pain. He was full of repentance. He blamed himself for the death of his brother. He did not know what to do.
Prince Madali was a brother of Prince Bantugan and loved him dearly. He volunteered to go to the region of the dead and bring Bantugan's soul back to his body. The king decided to go with him. It was a very dangerous journey, but the two were not afraid .They rode on their magic shields and rode up to the sky.
For five days they flew. They reached the place of lightning, thunder, and endless rain. Five more days they travelled. They reached the land of burning heat. Their magic shields almost melted under them. So great was the distance that they went on for five more days. At last they reached the highest portals of the sky.
The keeper of the gate asked them," Why are you here? What do you want?"
"We have come to ask the angel of Death when we shall die and when the end of the world will come, the young men were answered , "Go to the next door" the gatekeeper told them." You will find the angel who guards the soul of the dead there.
"Why are you here?" asked the guard. "You have no business here." You are not dead."
"We have come to ask the Angel of Death when we shall die." Prince Madali answered .
"Come in but only for a minute," the guardian said opening the door. "Then you must return to earth right away."
The two entered and found themselves in a beautiful garden full of fragrant flowers and delicious fruits. On a large table were bottles of different colors which contained the souls of the dead.
The two tricked the Angel of Death to go out for a minute. As soon as the angel was out of the room, Prince Madali whispered softly, "Bantugan, my brother where are you?"
From a large blue bottle near them, the voice of Prince Bantugan answered, "I am here."
Prince Madali seized the bottle and away the young men flew back to earth.
When they reached the place, the king and the
princess of the Kingdom-Between-Two Seas were just landing with the body of
Prince Bantugan. Prince Madali transferred the soul of Prince Bantugan from the
bottle to his body. The body stirred. Then Prince Bantugan sat up and stretched
out as if just awakening from a deep sleep.
The people shouted with joy. For many days they celebrated the return on their beloved prince.
The people shouted with joy. For many days they celebrated the return on their beloved prince.
Later Prince Bantugan married the beautiful Princess Datimbang.
Viewpoint - China's Geopolitical Variances
This is a precise and as well a good input of analyses that gives the whole picture about China's geographic areas and as well its implications among its neighbors.
Love Strategies with Contingencies
Have ever been on a situation wherein you, as a text messenger, sends this prophetic messages to this woman and suddenly gone with mixtures, twists, and some other unexplained glances? Perhaps something more profound must be used for it.
Lopsided Diplomacy and Imperialism in Sheep's Clothing
In today's game of international diplomacy and the series of rhetorical tit-for-tat between rival powers, an insight of the so-called false sense diplomacy will be thoroughly explained as well as the viewpoints for geopolitical power projection.
Counterbalancing Out of Balance
In amidst of failures,
frustrations, distress and as well problems that keeps pulling the feet down
below on the brink of desolation, a main cause worth emotional and remembering
may serve as a drive to achieve the dreams and aspirations in the shadows of
desperation.
The Marines - Real Warriors by Blood
What really are the Marines? How do they behave? How do they stand out against other forces? It's time for you to know more about them.
Disappointments in The Face from Dislocated Interest
Literary points, disappointments and failures. Where have been gone wrong? What is the source of the problem?
Indonesia, Self-Reliance and Warship Production
Many say that producing a warship is as good as those who are commercial ones. However, it is not. It is much complicated and as well it needs long-term self-reliant posture planning. The good thing is, there are potential lessons to be learned as far as how Indonesia goes about developing its own self-reliant defense posture.
Getting Older in a Birthday and in Everyday
By mere logic, getting older means a person isn't young anymore. And speaking of 'being young' that means the youthfulness, the thing that gives the person benefits from babies to adolescence, will be gone with the more wiser, independent self takes over.
An Open Letter for Southeast Asian Players (Online Games)
Ever wonder that SEA servers are one of the worst online games servers as of date? Well, this letter which is wrote by a somebody (not me) is a player who begs his fellow players to play healthily.
Philippine Heroes: Andres Bonifacio
This is a summary, an opinionated idea, and as well an understandable and simplified reason as to Andres Bonifacio was a Hero during the Rebellion against the Spaniards near the end of the 19th Century.
The Uniqueness of a Human Person
There are time in our lives that we can encounter people with traits that are unique right before our eyes. In fact, all of us were unique in our own way!
This is a reflections blog on the book entitled "The Mysterious Human Self" By Fr. Michael Moga, SJ.
This is a reflections blog on the book entitled "The Mysterious Human Self" By Fr. Michael Moga, SJ.
Philippine Military: The Long Path to Self-Reliance
This post gives an insight about the status of the Philippine Armed Forces despite the fact that mass modernization taking place.
Hopes and Wishes for Year 2016
Many people tend to have many New Year's Resolutions and wishes that is perceived as goals that must be done within the year. Most of it goes to waste, with some end up as indeed a dedication worth commending after all.
This is more of a wish and a guide for a reader to follow. It's not a form of prophecy nor wizardry, it is more of a user manual for what it is to come for the year 2016.
This is more of a wish and a guide for a reader to follow. It's not a form of prophecy nor wizardry, it is more of a user manual for what it is to come for the year 2016.
