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BLINKs adore Jisoo’s kind and generous nature. Jisoo is known to go out of her way to take care of her fans and make time for them, even with her busy schedule.

Busyness:  Why Jam-Packed Schedules Can Be Dangerous by Kevin DeYoung (Crossway)
The antidote to over-busyness isn’t sloth and indifference, but rather rest, rhythm, death to pride, acceptance of our own finitude, and trust in God’s providence. It isn’t work itself that’s bad busyness, but working hard at the wrong things: trying to please or control others, trying to do things we haven’t been called to do.


📄 PRESS

UAAP Volleyball: A New Dawn Beckons by Kristina Villanueva (Starweek)
“I told my teammates about it, not coach Ramil, and some of them agreed to do the same. I was a scholar but even if I lose the scholarship, we still have the means for me to continue studying so maybe that’s why I was able to think that way. But when I looked at the athletic scholars, who had no choice but to press on as they solely depend on their scholarship, I realized the same opportunity I was given. What right do I have to quit just because I felt like giving up? I got inspired by them."

Senator Angara: Edgardo J. Angara, man of destiny by Wilson Lee Flores (The Philippine Star)
The sudden demise of former Senate President Edgardo Javier Angara is a great loss to the Philippines, because he is one of the most hardworking and intellectually brilliant politicians whose numerous laws, projects and ideas have immeasurably benefitted us and helped lay the strong bedrock of our now fast-growing economy.

Radio on TV: Dobol B sa News TV reaches new markets by Jerry Donato (The Philippine Star)
“I’m more aware now that more young people watch us,” shared the actress-singer-turned-media personality. “I thought before AM radio (was) on its way out… sa dami ng choices ngayon ng media. Among media, ang dami mo ng kalaban na pwedeng panoorin o pakinggan, AM radio is still (here)… It can never die… with the advent of Radyo na, TV pa, all of a sudden, I get private and direct messages and communication from young people. The reach has widened.”

Sports issues: No politics in sports! by Susan Papa (Manila Times)
Grassroots sports programs are aimed at developing Filipino youth who posses the qualities and abilities as well as physiological and psychological potential to become high caliber athletes who can compete on the world stage.

BTS: Boyband BTS tops US album charts by AFP (Manila Times)
Known for their boyish good looks, floppy haircuts and meticulously choreographed dance moves, the septet has become one of South Korea’s best known and most lucrative musical exports.

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