- Rising Strong
In New Lucena’s weekly Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) kamustahan, wisdom doesn’t just sit in books or seminars—it comes alive in the voices of kagawads, youth, and ordinary citizens who dare to reflect on life. Each week feels like a tambayan turned think… Read more: Rising Strong - Why We Ask Before We Act: The Power of Participatory Resource Appraisal in IPAT-SIAD
If you’ve ever tried cooking for someone without asking what they like, you’ll understand why Participatory Resource Appraisal (PRA) exists. Imagine proudly serving a bowl of steaming pakbet to someone who’s allergic to eggplant—it’s not just awkward, it’s counterproductive. The same goes… Read more: Why We Ask Before We Act: The Power of Participatory Resource Appraisal in IPAT-SIAD - When Glass-Half-Full Meets The Devil’s Advocate
In strategic planning, there’s often a quiet battle between the optimists and the realists. The optimists swear by Appreciative Inquiry (AI)—focusing on strengths, successes, and the best of what already exists. The realists (or pessimists, depending on who you ask) lean on… Read more: When Glass-Half-Full Meets The Devil’s Advocate - When Your Plan Changes, So Does Your Path “Sometimes, the dream changes… because the Dream-Giver has something better.”
This week, the Santa Barbara ICW family gathered for another heart-to-heart kamustahan. The theme that naturally emerged? God’s plans versus our own — and the surprising ways life redirects us toward purpose, service, and growth. Avie Jhoy – The Unexpected Path “Even… Read more: When Your Plan Changes, So Does Your Path “Sometimes, the dream changes… because the Dream-Giver has something better.” - Strong hearts, steady minds — that’s how communities rise
This week’s kamustahan with the Cabilauan Group was a blend of raw honesty, unfiltered emotion, and a shared belief in the power of prayer. We didn’t just talk about life’s challenges — we held them up to the light, learned from them,… Read more: Strong hearts, steady minds — that’s how communities rise - From Zero to Digital Hero: Sta. Barbara’s Tech Awakening
They came from different sectors — farmers, barangay officials, youth leaders, market vendors, senior citizens, and even the curious but cautious — 35 representatives of Sta. Barbara’s vibrant communities, all in one room at the Lifebank Center last August 7, 2025. They… Read more: From Zero to Digital Hero: Sta. Barbara’s Tech Awakening - When Plans Change, Trust the Planner “We make our plans, but God writes the final draft.”
In this week’s Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) Kamustahan, the Santa Barbara group reflected on a timeless truth: God’s plans often look different from ours — and that’s a good thing. Their stories were a mix of detours, delays, and divine surprises, all… Read more: When Plans Change, Trust the Planner “We make our plans, but God writes the final draft.” - Gratitude, Grit, and Going the Distance
“The heaviest loads don’t break us — they build us.” This week’s kamustahan with the New Lucena ICW family was like a sunrise after a long night — full of warmth, gratitude, and quiet determination. Each story reminded us that resilience grows… Read more: Gratitude, Grit, and Going the Distance - The Quiet Power of Experience “Experience is the teacher of all things — but only if we’re willing to be students.”
At our recent Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) Kamustahan, three graduates—Joycris, Richard, and Vivian—shared their heartfelt reflections, proving that wisdom doesn’t just come from books or lectures. It comes from the kitchen, the marketplace, the workplace, the heartaches, and the quiet moments in… Read more: The Quiet Power of Experience “Experience is the teacher of all things — but only if we’re willing to be students.” - Beyond Words: Lessons from a Monday Morning at SEA
It started quietly—three minutes of heart-breathing, the room slowing down to the rhythm of shared silence. Then, a prayer led by Atchmen. But this was no ordinary Monday at SEA. It was Buwan ng Wika, and words—Filipino words—took center stage. One by… Read more: Beyond Words: Lessons from a Monday Morning at SEA - Not a Breakthrough, But a Break-In
This week’s ICW Kamustahan with the youth of Cabilauan reminded us of something important: Youth leadership isn’t just about big ideas — it’s also about budgeting your last ₱100, managing group chats with ghost members, and still showing up with heart. In… Read more: Not a Breakthrough, But a Break-In - The Kind of Governance That Starts with a Heartbeat
Let’s be real—when most people hear the word “governance,” their eyes glaze over. You think of long meetings, thick binders, stiff suits, and a handful of people making decisions while everyone else just… watches. But what if governance could be different? What… Read more: The Kind of Governance That Starts with a Heartbeat - The People’s Power Plan: How Philippine Agenda 21 and People’s Councils Can Save Us (From Ourselves)
Once upon a summit, back in 1992, world leaders gathered in Rio de Janeiro for the Earth Summit—a UN mega-brainstorm on saving the planet. The Philippines came home with a mission and turned it into something uniquely ours: Philippine Agenda 21 (PA… Read more: The People’s Power Plan: How Philippine Agenda 21 and People’s Councils Can Save Us (From Ourselves) - Anahawan’s Harvest: Where the Community Nourishes the Land—and the Land Nourishes Back
What happens when a community walks its own land with open eyes, open hearts, and open ears? In Barangay Anahawan, Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, it begins with a simple act of walking together—through hills, fields, streams, and memories. But it’s more than… Read more: Anahawan’s Harvest: Where the Community Nourishes the Land—and the Land Nourishes Back - Faith: The Original Support System
Cast all your anxieties on Him, because He cares for you.” — 1 Peter 5:7 This week’s ICW Kamustahan in New Lucena wasn’t just a check-in — it was a gentle exhale. A sacred pause. A space where public servants, community leaders,… Read more: Faith: The Original Support System - OUR FATHER: The Blueprint of a Nation’s Soul – A Three-fold Prayer for Polity, Economy, and Civil Society
Long before development frameworks and governance jargon entered our vocabulary—Our Father, the prayer of our childhood and revolution, already taught us how to build a just and humane society. It’s more than just a prayer. It’s a blueprint. A battle cry. A… Read more: OUR FATHER: The Blueprint of a Nation’s Soul – A Three-fold Prayer for Polity, Economy, and Civil Society - Progress doesn’t begin with projects — it begins with people.
This week’s ICW Kamustahan in Janipa-an Oeste brought to light the everyday battles our community leaders face — the kind that don’t always make it into reports or statistics, but shape the heart of sustainable change. Through their stories, we’re reminded that… Read more: Progress doesn’t begin with projects — it begins with people. - Some storms destroy. Others prepare the ground for growth.
This week’s Inner Conditioning Workshop (ICW) Kamustahan in Santa Barbara wasn’t just another gathering — it was a moment of reflection, renewal, and quiet strength. From deep grief to small victories, our community members shared stories that captured what it truly means… Read more: Some storms destroy. Others prepare the ground for growth.
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