Japan to hire 30 skilled workers from Negros

Good morning everyone. Japan will be hiring 30 skilled workers from Negros. This will mean a lot to all people there. They saw the kindness of Japanese government for helping pilipino people. It will be a great help to those 30 skilled workers who will be chosen.

SOME 19 Japanese contractors will hire 30 skilled workers from the province of Negros Occidental.

Kunimori Saito, training consultant of the Multi Contractor Cooperative (Marucon), said they came to the Philippines, especially Negros, to hire Filipino skilled workers such as carpenters and masons, among others.

Saito said 50 companies from Japan gathered together to hire skilled workers from the Philippines.

He added that for the last five years, they already sent almost 500 Filipino skilled workers to Japan. Last year, they hired almost 62 Filipino skilled workers.

Yoshitaka Kukuminato, president of the Philippine Japan Technical Skills Development Association, said since the day of the hiring, they already received almost 150 applicants from Negros Occidental with 30 of the applicants to be chosen.

Marucon conducted a screening selection Sunday from among the 150 applicants. The lucky 30 would be finalized today.

He said they prefer to hire Filipino skilled workers because they are competitive and hardworking compared to other workers from Asian countries.

Kukuminato said despite the global economic crisis, they would still continue training Filipinos to be sent to Japan, a country that is also affected by the recession. - Sunstar

A Sweet Smile

A smile that is sweet,
Is a good thing:
It heals you sadness,
It removes your sorrow.

Naggers (2 of 2)

Sometimes the differences are wonderful since they fulfill one’s needs. But there are also times when the differences become flashpoints. Times when a meeting of the minds just isn’t possible. Again, unless the matter at hand will seriously disrupt the relationship, strong couples come to the conclusion that it isn’t worth fighting about and agree to disagree.

Not so with couples who do not have the same level of love. They hold to their respective positions come what may. They say that they do so as a matter of principle, even if it means sacrificing a measure of peace and harmony in the process. They have not learned to dance with the music that they don’t like.

Happy couples understand the meaning and importance of compromise. And they accept that any compromise will call for adjustment, adaptability and consequently, change. Change that might not be of their liking, but change that is necessary in order to keep the fires of their love burning brightly. And because they value their love so dearly, they accept change wholeheartedly even if it hurts. They put their pride in their pocket and show a measure of humility as they submit to the compromise agreement.

You don’t see this in lesser relationships. Spouses would rather remain entrenched in their ways rather than give an inch. And if and when they do bend, they do it with a scowl and a heavy heart that clearly says, “I give in, but I hate it.” This isn’t something that promotes love.

Loving couples do as little as they can do disrupt their relationship and everything in their power to enhance it. And they do this on a 24-hour basis. Always alert, always attentive. Their love demands it. – Bob Garon

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Naggers (1 of 2)

Good morning everyone. I just remember what my friend told me before about her mother. She told me how her mother nagged her father. She saw how they fought when her mother talked a lot. Sometime, when you nag a person, it helped. The person who was nagged realized the mistakes. But most of the time nagging is just that start of the fight.

Couples whose love has withstood the test of time and emerged happier and more meaningful than ever have a way of dealing with each other’s bad habits. They don’t nag because they have seen the futility of it all.

Naggers usually have right on their side. It’s difficult to argue with them, so they usually win the battle. Sadly, however, they rarely win the war. This is because the one nagged doesn’t listen and tunes out. This is why the nagger has to keep nagging endlessly. Her (or his) yakking is as ineffectual as water off a duck’s back.

Solid couples understand that nagging gets nothing done, but only exacerbates matters. They find other ways to bring about change. They cajole, compromise and gently prod. And often, unless the situation is serious, they simply keep silent and learn to live with it. After all, they know and accept that their love is imperfect and that this is one of those imperfections that comes with the whole package.

Look at couples whose marriages are not going well. Though the nagging is clearly ineffective and damaging to the relationship, they go on doing it. They are like the kamikaze pilot intent on destroying even if it means blowing oneself up.

Which brings me to the next strength that is somewhat similar. Strong couples agree to disagree. The reason why they were attracted to each other in the first place is because they are different.

Message of Butterflies' Wings

Good morning friends. I just remember when I’m still young, I just love to see a butterfly specially when she is resting on a flower. I wonder how why she love to rest on it. I ran to the butterfly and try to catch it. The butterfly just flew away. It rested again on another flower. It is sucking the nectar of the flower. When I look at its pretty wings, it folds its wings when it rests. And it opens its wings when it flies. I asked myself why butterflies did that. There are times in our life we experience a situation even we don’t want, but in every situation God is always in our side and He will always care for us as we least expected.

At that point, I was pondering whether there was justice from heaven that allows such tragedies to happen. But, even in my desperation, I knew that i wanted to believe in God and His love. So prayer is the one that ease my feelings. I fervently prayed every day especially before I went to bed.

I asked for a sing with butterflies, although I hadn’t heard of butterflies signifying the soul or spirit. I sometimes even asked for specific colors—blue, yellow and green butterflies.

My agony of being alone without someone on my side just passed. I was very heartbroken, and remained under. I doubted now if I have really lost my faith in God had He not done so, but I am more certain at that point of His love.

I believe now that He loves me more than I do ever love myself. And I also know that He loves me for He answered my prayer in my hour of need. He ended my suffering for being heartbroken. And I’m really grateful for what He did. I praise Him so much. I love you God!

One word can change everything . . . THANKS. (3)

I stayed there and sleep at the hospital. I was there in the room of my mom when she was brought first before she brought to the ICU. My sister still stayed at the ICU. She was allowed to stay there as she is a doctor. That night I was sitting on a chair and think a lot. I know that my mom even if she was in coma, was in bad pain. But for me, I can’t allow that the respirator be pulled out of her. I want my mom to live more, to live longer. I prayed a lot to God that He take care of my mom and remove all her pain, open her eyes, and get well. I beg a lot to my God about it. I can’t hardly look at my mom with her situation. I cried a lot there in that room as I am alone and my sister was with my mom. I didn’t know that time that I fell asleep.

My sister woke me up by holding my shoulder. I thought I was dreaming that time. She asked me to go with her. We went to the ICU. And then I saw my mom without a respirator and her eyes close. I smiled that time because I thought she got well. Why sister told me, “Mom is dead.” I came near her fast and hug my mom. I cried so much, as I didn’t saw my mom still breathing even only because of the respirator. Then my sister told me that I should go back to the room and wait her there. So I went there and continue my crying.

As I was waiting there, somehow, it was good that my mom was beside God now. She will not feel any pain anymore. And her sufferings were ended. I prayed to God and thank Him that He doesn’t let my mom suffered so much. And He didn’t allow us to decide to pull out the respirator. At least we will not have the guilt that why should we pull out the respirator. Thank you God. Thank you for everything.

One word can change everything . . . THANKS. (2)

I was so happy and very thankful to my sister for doing all the best she can, to care my mom. I took a deep breath, and then I said to my sister, “Ate Ester, thanks for taking such a good care for mom; I know she will be very happy for what you are doing.”

I walked back towards my mom. I kissed her on her cheek and I started to cry again because I can’t control my feelings. My sister pulled my shoulder and led me to the door and told me that I should stop crying because she might also get faint when I continued on crying.

The following day, I visited again my mom in the hospital. I want to know her condition. Again when I saw her, I didn’t control my tears. It dropped again. I remember that moment that my mom used to said to my sister that if she will be admitted to the hospital for some illness, never put any machine on her. My sister told me that she was fainted that time when another doctor put that respirator machine on her mouth.

After that one week stayed in the ICU, some of my relatives talked to us and told us that we should have to decide whether to pull out the respirator or not. They explained to us the practicality of the situation, as they knew that we are not rich to support the stay of my mom in the ICU. And also they are aware that my mom was having a hard time with that condition. I knew even that if my mom can speak, she would told us that she was in hard pain and she might just told us also that it should be better to pull out the respirator so that all the pain will be gone. That costs much. My relatives, also wants my mom to live longer. But with her condition like that, it’s really impossible. Only miracle can do, to make my mom well. My dad and my two other sisters talked about it. We knew that our relatives were somewhat right. But we can’t sign any paper just to let the doctor pull the respirator. Because when that will happen, my mom will stop breathing. So we have a unanimous decision. We will not pull the respirator of my mom, even if we are aware that we will have a huge hospital bill.

One word can change everything . . . THANKS. (1)

I glanced at the bulletin board in my mom’s hospital room before I entered there. At first I was hesitant to enter the room as I don’t want to see what my mom looks like when she is lying on her bed. She got a heart stroke. I was praying that time before I enter, and that time I wish that she will be in good condition. Because I know the condition of a person who had a heart stroke.

I opened the door a little as there is this fear in me that she was not looking ok. But I told myself that I have to fight for that feeling because I might not see her alive when I get coward to see her real condition. So I enter the room, I saw my mom lying, I am not aware, but my tears fall that time. I saw my mom with a machine on her mouth . . . It was a respirator. I cried a so much when I saw her. I knew the will be result of having respirator. It means my mom can’t breath on her own. I came near to her and hug her very tight. Whispering to her ears . . . “Mom open your eyes and talk to me, I am here.” That was the words that came into my mouth. My sister was there looking at me and also crying. I didn’t expect that my mom will look like that. I just thought the she was just only lying there and sleeping. It’s very painful for me that I almost wanted to faint.

I sit on the chair for sometime there. Remembering all what my mom felt when she was still in her mild stroke. My mom never complained of any pain as she had a tough years. She was just sitting in one corner of the bed, looking far. My sister came to me and accompany me outside the room as she feels that I should stop crying. My sister is the one who was taking care of my mom while she was in the ICU section of the hospital. My sister is a doctor. She gave her all the care to my mom.

Rules for handling anger (5)

Let each one of you speak truth... - Ephesians 4:25 NKJV
Rule 5: Keep it in the laundry room. 'Don't treat each other with malice' [ill will, spite] (Ephesians 4: 31 NIV). When you're angry, spreading gossip is hard to resist. But malicious talk is like wildfire; it consumes those who spread it and those who listen to it. Don't display your dirty wash; keep it in the laundry room. Dirty laundry gets aired in two ways: 1) Open embarrassment. You say it where you know others are going to hear it. 2) Subtlety. You make jokes about their figure, family members and friends, etc., in order to belittle them. This results in embarrassment for the person you're angry at, widens the gap between you and makes reconciliation impossible. Solomon writes: '... He that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter' (Proverbs 11:13), and '... Love covereth all sins' (Proverbs 10:12). Paul writes: '... In malice be babes, but in understanding be mature' (1Corinthians 14:20 NKJV).

Rule 6: Be part of the clean-up crew. We say, 'They brought it on themselves. Let them get over it.' They may have deserved it, but we can't walk away and leave open wounds to become infected. We '... forgive, even as Christ... has forgiven' us (Ephesians 4: 32). How did Christ forgive us? After we'd acknowledged, confessed and repented of our sins? No. '... When we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son... ' (Romans 5:10). God took the initiative, so forgive, before the other person asks for forgiveness. And should they remain your enemy for life, forgive them anyhow. That's mopping up after the war. Only then are you yourself forgiven, the wounds you inflicted healed, and your record before God expunged!

SoulFood Bible Readings: 2 Kings 18:17-20:21, Luke 1:57-66, Ps 139:13-24, Pr 13:25 Source: "The Word for Today", brought to you by Rhema Broadcasting Group in association with The Vine - www.thevine.co.nz™