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.

1. Filipino Proverbs “ Salawikain” HBO (Jul 2011)

2. Ang bayaning nasusugatan, nag-iibayo ang tapang. A patriot who is wounded becomes more courageous.

3. Kung ano ang puno, siya ang bunga. Whatever the tree, so is the fruit.

4. Kung walang tiyaga, walang nilaga. Without perseverance, there is no reward.

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.

18. SALAMAT! jhing

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.

20. The Magic Wand Grad School schedule to be moved on Saturdays and Sundays only Flexibility on the “strictly 4-hour class” duration. A canteen for Grad School students until 9:30pm Usage of “remote control” materials in teaching (“less chalk usage”) Benches outside classrooms

21. The Magic Wand 6. Offer subjects more related to the course. Offering online courses Do not restrict class discussions inside classrooms only Open-door and –window at the office “ Open forum” with colleagues

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.

24. The Magic Wand Make employee payday weekly 4-day workweek Transfer office to SM City Baguio Open up a home for the destitute, the old, the orphan and the homeless. No taxes for the month Change gov’t and hospital systems to improve quality of life Enforce NO SMOKING rule

25. The Magic Wand Enforce Clean & Green campaign Coordinate with BCPO for zero crimes Limit “night life” to 18+ to lessen gang wars Make garbage & air pollution disappear Give each poor family Php 5M Relocate vendors Program to entice visitors and investors

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