#daet core

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Louis posing in Caravaggio-esque lights and posing like a Renaissance painting is my aesthetic

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Duterte cites many ‘Rizals’ in fight vs. Covid-19

#PHnews: Duterte cites many ‘Rizals’ in fight vs. Covid-19

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday likened healthcare workers in the frontlines against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) to national hero Jose Rizal, who was also a dedicated physician.

In his Rizal Day message, Duterte said he was inspired by healthcare workers for their “new expression of heroism” in the fight against an invisible enemy.

"Today, we see many 'Rizals' fighting for our people, this time against any unseen adversary -- a pandemic. We have our brave front-liners who continue to serve the nation in their unique capacities notwithstanding the risks to life and limb," he said.

He remembered Rizal for his bravery and patriotism, describing his life as one that not only needed to be celebrated but also emulated.

"He was a loving son, a good student, a dedicated physician, a passionate writer, and most especially a defender of our right to self-determination," he said.

Duterte also cited Rizal's "great aspirations" for the country and for using "the power of the pen" to convey sentiments against oppression and yearnings for emancipation.

"It ignited a strong sense of nationalism and revolution, he was successful. He was our hero," he said.

Duterte, meanwhile, expressed hope that Filipinos would express love and respect for the nation and follow the examples of Rizal and other modern-day heroes.

In a separate statement, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar described Rizal as a “beacon of hope, unity, patriotism, valor, and service to the country.”

“May Dr. Rizal’s legacy continue to burn within the hearts of every Filipino, especially now as we face the challenges brought by social ills, natural disasters, and the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

He also remembered Rizal for dedicating his life not just to writing novels that influence consciousness and national identity, but also his work as a physician and a philanthropist, in service to his fellowmen.

“May we remain inspired by and continue to embody the values and principles that defined Dr. Jose Rizal -- his love for our country, compassion for others, and intellectual prowess -- as we collectively heal, recover, and rise as one nation,” he said.

Meanwhile, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) also joined the nation in commemorating the 124th anniversary of Rizal's martyrdom.

“The Armed Forces of the Philippines is one with the whole Filipino nation in the peaceful and safe commemoration of Rizal Day. Your soldiers, airmen, sailors, marines and civilian human resources pay tribute to our national hero, Dr. Jose P. Rizal, who exemplifies our organization’s core values of honor, service, and patriotism,” AFP chief of staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay said in a statement.

In line with this year’s theme; “Jose Rizal: Inspirasyon sa Pagbangon at Paghilom ng Bayan”, Gapay urged the public to draw inspiration from the national hero’s devotion and service to the country.

“The AFP wishes that Dr. Jose Rizal’s martyrdom will continue to motivate our people to better serve our country. The preservation of the state is an obligation of every citizen, especially now that we are in this challenging time of a pandemic,” Gapay said.

He added that Rizal’s noble acts to push forward patriotism, as well as his tireless efforts for continuous development, remain as premier attributes that the military emulates.

“We hope that each and every Filipino will draw strength and determination from what Dr. Rizal has fought for and accomplished to pave way for our nation’s independence and achieve lasting peace and security,” he said.

Rizal Day, a regular holiday, was first instituted with a decree issued by President Emilio Aguinaldo on Dec. 20, 1898, declaring Dec. 30 as the anniversary of Jose Rizal’s death. He was executed in Bagumbayan (now known as Luneta) on Dec. 30, 1896.

The first-ever celebration of Rizal Day in the Philippines was held in Manila on Dec. 30, 1898 by the Club Filipino which coincided with the unveiling of the first-ever erected Rizal monument in the town of Daet in Camarines Norte. (with reports from Priam Nepomuceno/PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "Duterte cites many ‘Rizals’ in fight vs. Covid-19." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1125975 (accessed December 30, 2020 at 09:54PM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "Duterte cites many ‘Rizals’ in fight vs. Covid-19." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1125975 (archived).

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I've subscribed to your playlist (I'm listening to it as I write) and I'll be starting your fic in a few days. I'm looking forward to it.

I hope you like it! The songs’ order follow the order of the events in the fic. When I wrote some scenes, I imagined those songs playing like a movie soundtrack haha tell me if you agree with the choices when you finish it! (No spoiler ahead)

Teddy picker - the train scene.

To the mountains - the opening of ch2

Cleopatra - the end of ch2

Love and war in your twenties - ch3 lol

Everybody talks - the “training” part

Shrike - from the mental breakdown to the end of ch5, I guess

The cave - the first time in the city

Bagatelle - the art competition

Work song (my beloved) - the via crucis, obviously, couldn’t think of a better song for that moment I was obsessed for days

Michigan cherry - ALL chapter 7

Cherry wine - Harry’s monologue

Soldier poet king - the race

Shameful company - the after race lol

Promise is a gift by @aquietlarrie and i think it’s perfect for the moment when they’re back at the house in the woods under the rain 🫧

I think i like when it rains… the pomegranate scene? The aloe vera scene? The condom scene? You choose!

Heartbeat is for when harry reads that fucking letter lol

To be alone and

505 are literally written for those sex scenes hehe

Homegirl - dress scene

Aging out of your twenties - the moments before the storm

Bruises is an predictable one haha

Silence - the goodbye scene, definitely

Something in orange is for when louis waits

One more light - the scene when we know the truth

July - the travel back to florence definitely

Stop the world cause I wanna get out with you opens the running scene

Would that I - the jump

I will wait: the last chapter

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Ed Sheeran and Hozier sing The Work Song by Hozier at the pinkpop festival.

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CBCP backs Senate nod on GMRC bill

#PHnews: CBCP backs Senate nod on GMRC bill

MANILA -- The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday backed the Senate's approval of a measure mandating all public and private elementary and high schools to include a Good Manners and Right Conduct (GMRC) subject in their curriculum.

“I welcome this move. GMRC is actually at the core of education. At the time of digital transformation and AI (Artificial Intelligence), all the more we realize the need to focus on being more human. Moreover, at the heart of legislation and its implementation is the link between laws and values,” said Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Youth (CBCP-ECY) chairperson.

Alarcon added that it is important to instill good values to young people which would mean progress for both the country and its citizens.

“If the citizens and the community do not see the values behind the laws, laws become useless. Institutionalizing GMRC in education hopefully will reinforce the message that real progress can only be achieved by forming the human person first and foremost,” the Daet bishop said.

Alarcon noted that educating the youth must begin with manners, values, and virtues.

"It does not stop in schools, however, it is a lifelong task. It is learning for life,” Alarcon added.

On Monday, senators unanimously approved on third and final reading a bill allowing students in primary and secondary schools to have GMRC subject.

Under Senate Bill 1224 or the Comprehensive Values Education Act, elementary students will be required to attend a 30-minute daily class on values education.

On the other hand, high school and senior high school students will have to attend an hour-long GMRC class held twice a week.

In the Senate version, the subject will be taught in English and Filipino to be more accessible and user-friendly to students.

In 2013, GMRC was removed from the K to 12 curriculum as values education was integrated with Edukasyon sa Pagpapakatao and Araling Panlipunan subjects. (PNA)

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References:

* Philippine News Agency. "CBCP backs Senate nod on GMRC bill." Philippine News Agency. https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1094143 (accessed February 19, 2020 at 01:11AM UTC+14).

* Philippine News Agency. "CBCP backs Senate nod on GMRC bill." Archive Today. https://archive.ph/?run=1&url=https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1094143 (archived).