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A Doctor's Sentiment

I have always said that my being a doctor is a calling. I did not choose to be one, rather, I was destined to be one! It has been a fulfilling profession so far and I have no regrets at all. The One who willed for me to be what I am now remained faithful of His love and guidance. I can say that except for some random disappointments, I am totally contented with my being a physician. Or so I thought... After reading this article written by a colleague, I found myself agreeing with her sentiments. I don't know if it is my human subconscious that's totally in concurrence with the feeling, but I realized that I am not that satisfied as a doctor as I thought I am. If it's a proper feeling to be felt by a christian, I don't know. I just hope and pray that my faith will see me through these similar heartache. THE SENTIMENTS OF A YOUNG FILIPINO PHYSICIAN... I have wondered so many times why a lot of successful doctors are leaving the country. Although I am s...

Two Faces of Philippine Nationalism

A 21 year old student from Tondo was with a group of men who were preparing for a nationwide strike for alleged government mismanagement and insensitivities. They were planning to hold a rally at Mendiola at all cost even it would create some violence and would put some of them in danger. They were determined to march there and make their statements denouncing the leadership. Because they were lacking in number, they asked the unemployed people who were also protesting for lack of job opportunities (but actually never tried looking around to find one) to join them and carry their placards. It was a well funded activity, thanks to their 'sponsors' from the 'house'. The student was skipping classes, even if it meant being dropped from the roll of students for the third time for exceeding the allowed number of absences. He has a principle that he believes is worth fighting for. The day came and he was walking on the streets expressing his principles! Before this day,...