A better future for our Children with Kremtop's #ChangeForTheBetter campaign
Every ending indeed has a new beginning.
Every new beginning comes from change.
Kremtop invites every Filipino, young and old, to #ChangeForTheBetter.
The team believed that no matter how small the change but when done together can create a huge impact in one's life.
I was honored to be part of the Kremtop Philippines' #ChangeForTheBetter blogger conference held at Romulo Cafe in Makati and boy, it was life-changing indeed!
Why?
There was an exchange of great insights, great experiences, great values.
Since 2012, Kremtop has continually making sure that they inspire people to #ChangeForTheBetter and they didn't want it to be just an individualistic act.
It's more of the whole nation taking action.
This idea has grown especially after the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda.
In those times and with that kind of experience, the whole country learned to participate and help each other along the way.
But sadly some Filipino traits were being neglected by the present generation because of the fast-paced and modern life.
That is why campaigns like this should be given enough importance for the better future our children.
Dr. Mina Ramirez, president of Asian Social Institute since 1974, is the Sociologist-Anthropologist behind the 5 core values of Filipinos that Kremtop has been advocating :
Mapagpasalamat - We always have a positive outlook because we always finds things to be thankful for, even in the smallest things.
Matatag - Filipinos have adapted and learned to be strong in times of need and in hard situations life throws at us.
Masigasig - When Filipinos dream of something, we do everything to get it.
Mapagmalasakit -Uniting and helping each other not just during calamities , but in our everyday lives as well.
Magalang - Use of "Po" and "Opo" and kissing of the elder's hand.
"When you talk about values, these are embedded in our language , because our language is a symbolic expression of the way we look at reality.
Back then, i realized that when english was forced to us, i felt i did not come home in the Philippines at all.
But my heart bursted with gladness the first time i wrote an article in Filipino and got published in UP.
I was alienated because of that.
But i did not mind at all.
My heart is a true-blue Filipino." -Dra. Mina Ramirez
The next speaker, Filipino composer and singer Mr. Jim Paredes talked about the 3 Filipino traits that truly stood out for him in today's modern world but now underrated.
Bayanihan Spirit
One example is..the ever famous Rice Terraces, if you still don't know, was built on Bayanihan.
Unlike other foreign structures like The Great wall, all under slave management.
The Bayanihan was sharing of work and extended to everybody in the neighborhood to complete the structure.
There's also EDSA.
Opening your homes to the delivery and collection of relief goods is also part of Bayanihan.
Social media also serves as a medium of Bayanihan because it is extended all over the world.
Bayanihan is also seen during Christmas where we welcome everbody in our lives.
The second value is the Respect For Elders.
When you think of other societies wherein there is a generation war between young and old, you will tend to realize the beauty of knowing how to respect the elders here in our country.
We show our love and compassion for them by taking good care of them even if they are a hundred years old.
Unlike in other countries, where they put old people in retirement homes.
Being surrounded with older people, you will learn that wisdom truly comes with age. You learn a lot from them.
Filipino Exceptionalism is the third one.
What is that?
One good example is Manny Pacquiao who used to sell cigarettes but now on top of the world. Those people who started from nothing.
Even in the most tightest situations, Filipino would make a way to excel and be unique.
The Filipino may be hard pressed at times, but in general, we are rich.
We are rich in natural resources ; we are rich in our people.
If we can just get to know more ourselves clearly and use our values to our advantage, we will become a better nation.
It is really time to change for the better.
Do you still practice the 5 Filipino values stated above or have you forgotten all about them already?
KremTop reminded us about these traits that should never be forgotten.
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Relish the creaminess and savour the wonderful aroma which will make your coffee experience more enjoyable.
Available in:
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Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 80g
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Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 300g
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 500g
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Every new beginning comes from change.
Kremtop invites every Filipino, young and old, to #ChangeForTheBetter.
The team believed that no matter how small the change but when done together can create a huge impact in one's life.
Why?
The advocacy was all about reminiscing the year that was 2014, the choices we made , actions we took , the consequences from the actions we've made, and how all these can transform us into better Filipinos not only this 2015 but for the years ahead.
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| Grabbed photo from KremTop FB album |
It's more of the whole nation taking action.
This idea has grown especially after the onslaught of Typhoon Yolanda.
In those times and with that kind of experience, the whole country learned to participate and help each other along the way.
But sadly some Filipino traits were being neglected by the present generation because of the fast-paced and modern life.
That is why campaigns like this should be given enough importance for the better future our children.
Mapagpasalamat - We always have a positive outlook because we always finds things to be thankful for, even in the smallest things.
"When you talk about values, these are embedded in our language , because our language is a symbolic expression of the way we look at reality.
Back then, i realized that when english was forced to us, i felt i did not come home in the Philippines at all.
But my heart bursted with gladness the first time i wrote an article in Filipino and got published in UP.
I was alienated because of that.
But i did not mind at all.
My heart is a true-blue Filipino." -Dra. Mina Ramirez
The next speaker, Filipino composer and singer Mr. Jim Paredes talked about the 3 Filipino traits that truly stood out for him in today's modern world but now underrated.
 |
| Grabbed photo from KremTop FB album |
One example is..the ever famous Rice Terraces, if you still don't know, was built on Bayanihan.
Unlike other foreign structures like The Great wall, all under slave management.
The Bayanihan was sharing of work and extended to everybody in the neighborhood to complete the structure.
There's also EDSA.
Opening your homes to the delivery and collection of relief goods is also part of Bayanihan.
Social media also serves as a medium of Bayanihan because it is extended all over the world.
Bayanihan is also seen during Christmas where we welcome everbody in our lives.
The second value is the Respect For Elders.
When you think of other societies wherein there is a generation war between young and old, you will tend to realize the beauty of knowing how to respect the elders here in our country.
We show our love and compassion for them by taking good care of them even if they are a hundred years old.
Unlike in other countries, where they put old people in retirement homes.
Being surrounded with older people, you will learn that wisdom truly comes with age. You learn a lot from them.
Filipino Exceptionalism is the third one.
What is that?
One good example is Manny Pacquiao who used to sell cigarettes but now on top of the world. Those people who started from nothing.
Even in the most tightest situations, Filipino would make a way to excel and be unique.
We are rich in natural resources ; we are rich in our people.
If we can just get to know more ourselves clearly and use our values to our advantage, we will become a better nation.
It is really time to change for the better.
Do you still practice the 5 Filipino values stated above or have you forgotten all about them already?
KremTop reminded us about these traits that should never be forgotten.
 |
| Grabbed photo from KremTop FB album |
Alaska Krem Top is a non-dairy coffee creamer that gives all the rich taste which best complements your coffee.
Relish the creaminess and savour the wonderful aroma which will make your coffee experience more enjoyable.
Available in:
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 5g
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 80g
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 180g
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 300g
Alaska Krem-Top Non-Dairy Coffee Creamer 500g
Visit
https://www.facebook.com/alaskakremtop/timeline
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