San Isidro de Labrador

Isidore has become the patron of farmers and rural communities. In particular he is the patron of Madrid, Spain, and of the United States National Rural Life Conference.

When he was barely old enough to wield a hoe, Isidore entered the service of John de Vergas, a wealthy landowner from Madrid, and worked faithfully on his estate outside the city for the rest of his life. He married a young woman as simple and upright as himself who also became a saint—Maria de la Cabeza. They had one son, who died as a child.

Isidore had deep religious instincts. He rose early in the morning to go to church and spent many a holiday devoutly visiting the churches of Madrid and surrounding areas. All day long, as he walked behind the plow, he communed with God. His devotion, one might say, became a problem, for his fellow workers sometimes complained that he often showed up late because of lingering in church too long.

He was known for his love of the poor, and there are accounts of Isidore’s supplying them miraculously with food. He had a great concern for the proper treatment of animals.

He died May 15, 1130, and was declared a saint in 1622 with Ignatius of Loyola, Francis Xavier, Teresa of Avila and Philip Neri. Together, the group is known in Spain as “the five saints.”

Source: http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/Saints/saint.aspx?id=1384

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ON EJECTMENT

Ownership or the right to possess arising from ownership is not at issue in an action for recovery of possession. The parties cannot present evidence to prove ownership or right to legal possession except to prove the nature of the possession when necessary to resolve the issue of physical possession. The same is true when the defendant asserts the absence of title over the property. The absence of title over the contested lot is not a ground for the courts to withhold relief from the parties in an ejectment case.

 

The only question that the courts must resolve in ejectment proceedings is - who is entitled to the physical possession of the premises, that is, to the possession de factoand not to the possession de jure. It does not even matter if a partys title to the property is questionable, or when both parties intruded into public land and their applications to own the land have yet to be approved by the proper government agency. Regardless of the actual condition of the title to the property, the party in peaceable quiet possession shall not be thrown out by a strong hand, violence or terror. Neither is the unlawful withholding of property allowed. Courts will always uphold respect for prior possession.

 

Thus, a party who can prove prior possession can recover such possession even against the owner himself. Whatever may be the character of his possession, if he has in his favor prior possession in time, he has the security that entitles him to remain on the property until a person with a better right lawfully ejects him. To repeat, the only issue that the court has to settle in an ejectment suit is the right to physical possession. (Pajuyo v. Court of Appeals, G.R. No. 146364, June 3, 2004, 430 SCRA 492)

 

Internet and Social Media Ethics

We are all aware that internet has taken us to greater heights particularly in terms of making ourselves really very productive in our work or project. Through the internet, we have practically an unlimited access to information in just a matter of seconds. It has helped cut the time for doing research works, and the “cut and paste” process has obviously reduce the period to come up with a report, article or any document that we are preparing for our purposes.

Internet has tremendously widen the horizons for knowledge and there are many things in this world that could now be reached and known. Gone are the days when we had to spend hours, days, months and even years just to gather information.

Among the benefits of internet is the use of social media. It does not only provide information but it has likewise given us the opportunity to communicate in real time, and post anything that we may want others to know. One may ego trip by posting accomplishments, travels, signature items, associations with people, among others. Others would share videos and ideas which may be serious, funny or trivial in nature. Some would go to the extent of expressing their dismay, hatred, anger or displeasure if only it will make them feel better.

There are however certain rules to follow when using the internet or social media, and they are: 

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·       Avoid using foul, vulgar and slanderous language.

·       Be mindful that there are minors browsing the internet.

·       Do not carelessly post offensive materials.

·       Abide by the laws in your area and be aware of copyright laws.

·       Verify the facts and make sure they are correct and the truth.

·       Respect the rights and beliefs of others.

·       Personal, family and organizational feuds, controversies and other similar issues must not be posted unless the same involve public interest and posting is done in good faith and without malice.

·       Do not post or support pornographic and illegal contents. Report them immediately.

  

Your account or domain may be your kingdom in the world wide web. But there is a difference in how you should conduct yourself unlike the monarchs who are absolute rulers. You are expected to make you kingdom clean and wholesome. Do not mess up your own territory or those of others. They may have “liked” or made you a “friend” but that does not mean that you can do violence to such relationship which have established. Do not allow any reason for netizens to hate you.

Bottomline is do not allow garbage to contaminate the mind. Use common sense. Be responsible with and for what you post.

KB@40 Task Force

The Kabataang Barangay Alumni Association Quezon City Chapter Inc. (KBAAQC) led by its President Mayor Herbert M. Bautista will celebrate the 40th Founding Year Anniversary this April 15, 2015. Shown here are KBAAQC Vice-President KBgan Caloy Caliwara and other officers with KB@40 Task Force Chairman KBgan Ver Rubillos and other committee members. All former Quezon City KB Chairmen are advised to coordinate with the Secretariat for details. 

APONPL OFFICERS

The Alpha Phi Omega National Presidents League recently elected its officers. Those elected were Bro. Mama S. Lalanto, Chairman; Bro. Cary Lazo, Vice-Chairman; Bro. Caloy Caliwara, Secretary; and Bro. Marnie Alquiza, Treasurer. Shown in this photo are the past national presidents of Alpha Phi Omega with Bro. Mike Taha, incumbent National President during the APO Solidarity Summit 2915 which the League have organized and held in Makati City.