This document contains a collection of Filipino proverbs in English along with scenarios asking what one would do if given a magic wand with certain powers or what items one would bring if marooned on an island. Some of the proverbs include "Whatever the tree, so is the fruit" and "A quitter never wins, a winner never quits." If given powers as dean, one would suggest more flexible class schedules and amenities for students. As mayor, one would focus on improving living conditions and quality of life. For being marooned, essential items included would be a knife, food, water, and a flashlight.
5. Sa taong walang takot, walang mataas na bakod. To a fearless person, no fence is high enough.
6. Kung may tinanim, may aanihin. If you plant something, you harvest something.
7. Aanhin pa ang damo kung patay na ang kabayo. What good is the grass if the horse is already dead.
8. Ang umaayaw ay di nagwawagi, ang nagwawagi ay di umaayaw. A quitter never wins, a winner never quits.
9. Ang pagsasabi ng tapat ay pagsasama nang maluwat . Forthrightness ensures lasting relationship.
10. Ang taong walang kibo, nasa loob ang kulo. A person who is outwardly calm has anger raging inside.
11. Kung di ukol, di bubukol If it's not fated, it won't bear fruit.
12. Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa. God helps those who help themselves.
13. Ang ‘di marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, daig pa ang malansang isda. He who does not love the national language is worse than a smelly fish.
14. Habang maikli ang kumot, matutong mamaluktot. When the sheets are short, one needs to make do.
15. Ang taong nagigipit, sa patalim kumakapit.. A desperate person will grab even at a knife.
16. Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan, hindi makakarating sa patutunguhan. . One who never looks back to the beginning will never get to his destination..
17. Habang may buhay, may pag-asa. . As long as there is life, there is still hope.
19. The Magic Wand You found a magic wand that allows you to change three work-related activities. You can change anything you want. What will you do if you become the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of the Cordilleras for a month? This activity will help one learn about others' desires and frustrations.
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22. The Magic Wand 11. Ask former Dean about suggestions for improvements. 12. Suggestion box for Grad students 13. Library quality and quantity of books
23. The Magic Wand You found a magic wand that allows you to change three work-related activities. You can change anything you want. What will you do if you become the Mayor of Baguio City for a month? This activity will help one learn about others' desires and frustrations.
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26. Marooned You are marooned on an island. What five items would you have brought with you if you knew there was a chance that you might be stranded? This activity will help one learn about other's values and problem solving styles.
27. Marooned 1. Knife – IIIIIII 2. Food - IIII 3. Flashlight / Emergency Light – IIII 4. Drinking Water – IIII Lighter – III * Clothes - III Rope – II Bottle – II Watch - II
28. Marooned Gadgets (radio, cellphone) Medicine / First Aid materials Tent Pen & Paper Survival Book Cooking Pot/Pan Match Towel Salt Compass, Telescope Cap
Editor's Notes
In photo: ANDRES BONIFACIO, Father of the Philippine Revolution, leader of the Katipunan.
Mango, the Philippine national fruit.
Carabao (kalabaw) or the water buffalo, the Philippine national animal.
Jose Rizal, the Philippine national hero.
Banaue Rice Terraces. One of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Juan Tamad. A character in Philippine folklore known for his extreme laziness; the epitome of procrastination.
Narra, the Philippine national tree.
The Philippine Monkey-eating Eagle. National bird.
Taal Volcano, world’s smallest active volcano, in the middle of Taal Lake.
Philippine Tarsier, world’s smallest primate.
San Agustin Church, Intramuros, Manila. Philippines’ oldest Catholic Church.
Bangus (milkfish), Philippine national fish.
Lechon Baboy (lechon de leche) or roasted pig. Philippine national dish. Also considered as the ultimate symbol of happiness of the Filipino.