service: mine creed, greed, breed, people first. not yet I till they are not. Written by: Rom Cumagun 117 Bonanza St. Rancho Estate II Marikina, Metro Manila October 31, 1983 Domini Torevillas-Suarez Editor, Panorama, Sunday Magazine of the Bulletin Today Muralla cor. Recoletos Sts. Intramuros, Metro Manila Dear Sir: I’m a sophomore management student at the Ateneo de Manila University. I’m an ordinary citizen of the Philippines and I wish to share a first hand reflection or shall I say reminder to the people in the system governing ordinary citizens — like me. In this time of national crisis, leadership is a very crucial aspect of society. In view of this, I wish to contribute an original poem entitled, “Leader’s Oath.” May this serve as a simple reminder to the leaders already in the system and to the individuals aspiring to be leaders of the system. Just in case my poem is not worthy of publication, please do return it to me immediately. I have enclosed a self stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thank You and More Power! Sincerely Yours, (Signed) Rom Cumagun
by Rom Cumagun

LEADER’S OATH


service:
mine
creed,
greed,
breed,

people first.
not yet I
till they are not.

Written by:
Rom Cumagun

Leader's Oath Poem117 Bonanza St.
Rancho Estate II
Marikina, Metro Manila

October 31, 1983

Domini Torevillas-Suarez
Editor, Panorama, Sunday Magazine
of the Bulletin Today
Muralla cor. Recoletos Sts.
Intramuros, Metro Manila

Dear Sir:

I’m a sophomore management student at the Ateneo de Manila University. I’m an ordinary citizen of the Philippines and I wish to share a first hand reflection or shall I say reminder to the people in the system governing ordinary citizens — like me.

In this time of national crisis, leadership is a very crucial aspect of society. In view of this, I wish to contribute an original poem entitled, “Leader’s Oath.” May this serve as a simple reminder to the leaders already in the system and to the individuals aspiring to be leaders of the system.

Just in case my poem is not worthy of publication, please do return it to me immediately. I have enclosed a self stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thank You and More Power!

Sincerely Yours,

(Signed)

Rom Cumagun

Leader's Oath Letter to Editor

This year another milestone… as Tryk ni Juan (abaca fiber composite tricycle roofs) is launched by ITDI-DOST and KIMS-ASEAN or the Industrial Technology Development Institute – Department of Science and Technology, Korean Institute for Material Science – Association of Southeast Asian Nations No, Not Gangnam Style - was the music played to recognize Korean-Filipino science research collaborations
This year another milestone… as Tryk ni Juan (abaca fiber composite tricycle roofs) is launched by ITDI-DOST and KIMS-ASEAN or the Industrial Technology Development Institute – Department of Science and Technology, Korean Institute for Material Science – Association of Southeast Asian Nations Lupang Hinirang Music: Marcha Nacional Filipina by Julian Felipe Lyrics: official translation of Jose Palma’s poem Filipinas (1898) Bayang magiliw Perlas ng silanganan Alab ng puso Sa dibdib mo’y buhay Lupang Hinirang Duyan ka nang magiting Sa manlulupig Di ka pasisiil Sa Dagat at bundok sa simoy At sa langit mo’y bughaw May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y tagumpay na nagniningning Ang bituin at araw niya’y kailanpama’y di magdidilim Lupa ng araw ng luwalhati’t pagsinta Buhay ay langit sa piling mo Aming ligaya nang pag May mang-aapi Ang mamatay ng dahil sayo Filipinas Tierra adorada Hija del sol de Oriente Su fuego ardiente en ti latiendo está. Patria de amores Del heroismo cuna, Los invasores No te hallarán jamás. En tu azul cielo, en tus auras, En tus montes y en tu mar Esplende y late el poema De tu amada libertad. Tu pabellón, que en las lides La victoria iluminó No verá nunca apagados Sus estrellas y su sol. Tierra de dichas, del sol y amores, En tu regazo dulce es vivir. Es una gloria para tus hijos, Cuando te ofenden, por ti morir. (Official English Translation) Land of the morning, Child of the sun returning, With fervor burning, Thee do our souls adore. Land dear and holy, Cradle of noble heroes, Ne’er shall invaders Trample thy sacred shore. Ever within thy skies and through thy clouds And o’er thy hills and sea, Do we behold the radiance, feel and throb, Of glorious liberty. Thy banner, dear to all our hearts, Its sun and stars alight, O never shall its shining field Be dimmed by tyrant’s might! Beautiful land of love, O land of light, In thine embrace ’tis rapture to lie, But it is glory ever, when thou art wronged, For us, thy sons to suffer and die. Lear more about our The Philippine National Anthem from Pinoywords Lupang Hinirang Stakes Abaca Fiber - as if the Philippine national anthem's marching tune and patriotic lyrics all work together to stake aspirations.
Lord, I come to You Let my heart be changed, renewed Flowing from the grace That I found in You Lord, I’ve come to know The weaknesses I see in me Will be stripped away By the power of Your love Hold me close Let Your love surround me Bring me near Draw me to Your side And as I wait I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the power of Your love Lord, unveil my eyes Let me see You face to face The knowledge of Your love As You live in me Lord, renew my mind As Your will unfolds in my life In living every day By the power of Your love Hold me close Let Your love surround me Bring me near Draw me to Your side And as I wait I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the power of Your love Hold me close Let Your love surround me Bring me near Draw me to Your side And as I wait I’ll rise up like the eagle And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the power of Your love And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the power of Your love And I will soar with You Your Spirit leads me on In the power of Your love ITDI Chorale Opens 115th Anniv – Power of Your Love - most fitting song for the gathering's invocation, express deep gratitude to the power that brought about a century pump priming S&T
service: mine creed, greed, breed, people first. not yet I till they are not. Written by: Rom Cumagun 117 Bonanza St. Rancho Estate II Marikina, Metro Manila October 31, 1983 Domini Torevillas-Suarez Editor, Panorama, Sunday Magazine of the Bulletin Today Muralla cor. Recoletos Sts. Intramuros, Metro Manila Dear Sir: I’m a sophomore management student at the Ateneo de Manila University. I’m an ordinary citizen of the Philippines and I wish to share a first hand reflection or shall I say reminder to the people in the system governing ordinary citizens — like me. In this time of national crisis, leadership is a very crucial aspect of society. In view of this, I wish to contribute an original poem entitled, “Leader’s Oath.” May this serve as a simple reminder to the leaders already in the system and to the individuals aspiring to be leaders of the system. Just in case my poem is not worthy of publication, please do return it to me immediately. I have enclosed a self stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thank You and More Power! Sincerely Yours, (Signed) Rom Cumagun LEADER’S OATH - I'm an ordinary citizen of the Philippines and I wish to share a first hand reflection or shall I say reminder to the people in the system governing ordinary citizens --- like me.
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hindi ko alam kung ako lang ba yung may pakiramdam na ganito. hindi ko alam kung ayaw ko ba makisama sa mga nangyayaring ito. di ko alam ang gagawin ko, bakit ba kasi ganito? hindi kita maintindihan, alam ko magmumukhang bastos ako.   ano na ba’ng napag-aralan ko? gumawa ng account…
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  1. You made some really good points there. I looked on the web for additional information about the issue and found most people will go along with your views on this website.

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    1. Hi Frank, thank you for cross-reading ideas of this website to others. My goal is to be relevant to a wide range of readers globally, though my main readers would be fellow Filipinos.

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