Pia Wurtzbach's Ecclesiastes 3 and Why Miss Germany is Bitter About The Pageant

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

New International Version (NIV)

A Time for Everything

1 There is a time for everything,

and a season for every activity under the heavens:

2 a time to be born and a time to die,

a time to plant and a time to uproot,

3 a time to kill and a time to heal,

a time to tear down and a time to build,

4 a time to weep and a time to laugh,

a time to mourn and a time to dance,

5 a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,

a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,

6 a time to search and a time to give up,

a time to keep and a time to throw away,

7 a time to tear and a time to mend,

a time to be silent and a time to speak,

8 a time to love and a time to hate,

a time for war and a time for peace.

Several times in the past years, Pia Wurtzbach's name would always come up everytime Binibining Pilipinas pageant is around. And several times I would utter "na naman? sumali na naman siya?" (Again? She joined again?). Her name has always been around and within those years, she was not lucky enough to represent the country.

This year, when she was chosen to represent Philippines in Ms, Universe, I found myself mumbling "sa wakas.." (finally, at last..)

GOD'S PLAN
So many times God answers NO to what we really want. Many times we tend to want more but God would give lesser than expected. Many times God would answer WAIT and we take it as a big NO. Many times we feel disappointed with the results and regret about the effort we planted.

What happened to Pia is clearly a clear vision of God's plan. She joined Binibining Pilipinas several times. Heck, there also may have been times she joined amateur pageant that were not televised, unknown to the public. She went on. Win or lose, she still went on preparing for every pageant, doing better than the last.

When the time that she was chosen to represent the country, she walked the aisle not just a pretty face but a lady "confidently beautiful with a heart". Unlike other candidates who marched displaying all beauty and grace, she took home the crown. 

HER ANSWER
"Earlier this year, there was a controversy in the Philippines about the United States reopening a military base in your country. Do you think the United States should have a military presence in your country?"
PIA: ''I think that the US and Philippines have always had a good relationship with each other. We were colonized by the Americans and we have their culture and traditions even up to this day, I think we are very welcoming with the Americans and I don't see any problem with that at all."

Pia's answer opened some controversy with anti-American groups in the country. However, think of it this way people, "How would you like to answer the question in one of the busiest US state, infront of an American crowd, with the entire world watching and a limited, very limited time? I, myself, won't dare speak of a negative answer.
MISS COLOMBIA
As posts on social media says Miss Colombia was dethroned, robbed of the crown and embarrassed in front of millions, I'd say NO..
She was not dethroned. The throne was not hers in the first place.
She was not robbed of the crown. Again it was not hers to begin with. 
She was not embarrassed. In fact, she was saved from embarrassment. Imagine if she has the crown but Steve Harvey has not corrected himself. She would be called a winner by favor or a winner by manipulation. That would be more embarrasing. 

MISS GERMANY
As in any other competition, bitterness would spring from the bottom of the line. Why is Miss Germany bitter after all of this? Here's why:
1. She wanted the spot BUT, she does not have anything to brag. 
2. She wanted to share the limelight. 
3. Germans are cheering for Pia Wurtzbach's victory. They are not cheering for Sarah-Lorraine Riek who went home with nothing. That is because Pia, whether you like it or not, is also a German. 

Remember these few names: Bruno Mars, Vanessa Hudgens, Jasmine Trias, Jessica Sanchez..
Their common denominator is their Filipino blood. Pinoys are still proud of these celebrities because they are still Pinoys by blood. 
Same goes with the Germans. A half blooded German's victory is also their victory. 

From a BPI customer..

I have been a BPI customer for several years and I have never been disappointed until this very day.. I walked in at BPI Nueno and walked out after standing there for an hour, unhappy. I was not assisted. 

I understand that bank transactions should not be rushed but bank officers should be aware of the queue they would need to serve. Talking about where you rebonded your hair would not help at all. 

The moment you step within a bank, the guard should greet you with a smile (which I didn't get for today. The 2 guards never smiled.) I asked for a number for customer service and the guard asked "Anong gagawin mo?" That statement of manong guard is irritating. I may answer "makikipagchikahan manong.." I was there for a reason and I know what I need to do. I know he may need to ask a question to give me the right queue number but I think his question needs to be re-worded in a more respectful manner. 

BEA is a technological advancement that not everybody understands. It maybe easy and convinient for me, but it is complicated for others. Someone should always be around for assistance.

The place noisier than a fish market. What happened to your cellphone policy? Customers are playing candy crush with loud volumes and others are watching youtube without any earpiece, others are texting.

That tv screen should be maximized. I understand the need for adverstisement. Queue numbers are too small to see. In a scenario like this, queue numbers should be flashed once in a while in a bigger picture so tellers won't be shouting on top of their voices. And please remember, "Not all of your customers have 20/20 vision.."

Is there a place for senior cutizens here? A woman, in her senior (I think she was there before I walked in), has been standing for a long time since all seats have been occupied.

Reason why I keep BPI as my only bank is because of customer service. That the moment I walked in, it's not all-about-the-money.. Now, this branch blew it off.. 

Battle for Greatness: Humility Vs. Arrogance

It's been awhile. I haven't posted anything on my blog.

The issue between Mayweather and Pacquiao never missed the television screen for months now starting with the announcement that these two will be facing each other.... FINALLY...





The battle is more of the boxer's attitude.

HUMILITY versus ARROGANCE.

I go for humility. Humility is never a weakness. Humility itself is GREATNESS.