Amazing Jing for Life: education

Up Close and Personal with Kuya Mark Lapid

June 5, 2026

Kuya Mark Lapid

Can you recall the iconic scene of Kuya Mark Lapid in his movie "Apoy sa Dibdib ng Samar" some twenty years ago? Where he ranted this line: "Oo, inaamin ko, saging lang kami. Pero maghanap ka ng puno sa buong Pilipinas, saging lang ang may puso! Saging lang ang may puso!"(Yes, I admit, we are just bananas. But look for any tree in the whole Philippines, only the banana tree has a heart! Only the banana has a heart!)

It was so popular before given that the social media wasn't that active yet but this particular scene jas inspired a lot of memes and according to Kuya Mark, some had even asked his permission to use it in their sitcoms and other projects.

In line of this, to help you refresh your memory or if you do not have any idea what I'm sayin' , here's a sample of what I did just recently...

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And I feel so privileged to have finally be up close and personal with Kuya Mark just recently. Getting to know him and having him shared all his hopes and dreams for our beloved country, his positive outlook in life, his cheerful vibe, so natural not pretentious... He was just like a regular, funny but full of great knowledge "Kuya." And another thing, he's so approachable, you wouldn't feel any hesitations for him. Very open, amiable and in Filipino term... "Walang masamang tinapay (there is no such thing as bad bread)."

Here are some of the videos recorded during our conversations with Kuya Mark:

The overall experience meeting him and up close and really personal with him was superb, outrageous and very memorable for me. How could a dignified, well-respected and high achiever person like him stay so very grounded. No wonder her beautiful wife, Tanya Garcia and their three daughters are living a low-profile, peaceful and happy life with him.

Kudos to Sen. Lito Lapid for raising Kuya Mark and his siblings properly and very well.

Until our next "chika-chika," Kuya Mark! By the way thank you also for the sumptuous feast! God bless you and your family.

This is me with Kuya Mark

The bloggers with Kuya Mark

Brief Background of Kuya Mark Lapid

MARK LAPID (born Marco Tadeo Lapid) is a Filipino government official,

tourism development leader, former provincial governor, and actor. He

currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Tourism

Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), the infrastructure

arm of the Department of Tourism responsible for developing and

managing tourism-related infrastructure and investment zones across the

Philippines.

Lapid first served as TIEZA Chief Operating Officer from 2009 to 2016

under the administration of President Benigno Aquino III. In 2021, he was

reappointed by President Rodrigo Duterte and continues to serve under

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leading initiatives that strengthen tourism

infrastructure, investment, and sustainable destination development

nationwide.

Prior to his national government role, Lapid served as Governor of

Pampanga from 2004 to 2007, becoming one of the youngest provincial

governors in Philippine history after being elected at the age of 24. During

his tenure, he focused on local development, public service modernization,

and provincial governance.

In 2016, he sought a seat in the Philippine Senate, further expanding his

engagement in national public service.

Beyond government, Lapid has also built a career in the entertainment

industry, following in the footsteps of his father, renowned actor and

Senator Lito Lapid. He has appeared in several Filipino action films and

most recently portrayed the character Ben in the hit television action-drama

series Batang Quiapo.

Lapid holds a Master's Degree in Development Management from the

University of the Philippines Los Baños and earned a Doctorate in

Business Administration (DBA) from the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng

Maynila (PLM). He has further strengthened his leadership and

governance expertise through executive education programs at the

Harvard Kennedy School and the Stanford Graduate School of

Business.

He is married to actress Tanya Garcia, and together they have three

daughters.

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Lalamove Philippines supports the education of 100 partner drivers’ families through the 'BiyahEdukasyon' assistance program

September 28, 2023

Partner Drivers nationwide can now apply until October 29, 2023

Manila, Philippines — Lalamove Philippines, leading on-demand delivery platform, launches BiyahEdukasyon to provide educational financial assistance to 100 partner drivers’ kids and/or siblings from Luzon, Metro Manila, and Cebu to receive a total of PHP 20,000 grant for the upcoming second semester of the academic year 2023 to 2024. This assistance opens doors to quality education and empowers them to pursue their academic goals.

The program, under Deliver Care, the company’s corporate social responsibility brand, represents Lalamove Philippines' commitment to do more than providing earning opportunities and livelihood for partner drivers, but also to support their families in realizing their dreams, particularly their educational aspirations.

“At the heart of BiyahEdukasyon is our desire to uplift the lives of our partner drivers and their loved ones. Nakikita namin ang dedikasyon ninyo sa araw-araw na makatulong sa mga deliveries ng libu-libong tao, kaya ngayon, hayaan niyo naman pong ihatid namin ang pasasalamat sa aming programa (We see your dedication every day to help move things that matter through deliveries for thousands of people, so this time, allow us to show our gratitude through our program). In every student, we see boundless potential, dreams that can transform lives. We want Lalamove to play a part in turning those dreams into reality," Djon Nacario, Lalamove Philippines' Managing Director emphasized.

How to apply?

Lalamove’s BiyahEdukasyon program is open to Lalamove partner drivers – from the serviceable and covered areas of Lalamove in Luzon, Greater Metro Manila, and Cebu – for their children and/or siblings, currently enrolled in senior high school or college, and pursuing any field of study who exemplify a strong desire to continue higher education.

Partner driver applicants can choose one beneficiary – whether their kid or their sibling – then fill up the application form, submit the required documents, and tell their inspiring story. There are no grade requirements to qualify for this program.

Empowering dreams, transforming lives

Beyond offering financial assistance, the BiyahEdukasyon program of Lalamove brings together both partner drivers and their families as they work toward common goals and ambitions.

Nacario explains that Lalamove Philippines believes partner drivers deserve to give their loved ones the opportunity to pursue their dreams without being held back by financial constraints, and that is where Lalamove comes in.

“BiyahEdukasyon is only the beginning of our major steps toward the fulfillment of our long-term commitment to empowering our partner drivers and their families. It aims to underscore Lalamove’s steadfast, long-term commitment to enable the economic well-being of our partner drivers, ” Nacario said.

Interested applicants may visit www.lalamove.com/en-ph/biyahedukasyon to apply and learn more about the program.

ABOUT LALAMOVE

Founded in Hong Kong in 2013, Lalamove is an on-demand delivery platform born with a mission to empower communities by making delivery fast, simple, and affordable. At the click of a button, individuals, small businesses, and corporations can access a wide fleet of delivery vehicles operated by professional driver partners.

Powered by technology, we seamlessly connect people, vehicles, freights and roads, moving things that matter and bringing benefits to local communities in 11 markets across Asia and Latin America.

Posted in: byahEdukasyon, education, financial assistance to Lalamove partner drivers's kids, Lalamove | Posted by : Amazing Jing Javier

Make your child's education secured

Philam Life's District Manager, Eric Nicdao during the actual talk

They say that the best education anyone can have starts at home. It is where the basic foundation of every individual begins. And us, as parents plays a vital role to our child's welfare and future.

If we talk about the future of our children, our first priority is always their education. Whether what kind of teaching methods or system, still, our primary concern for them is to have an education that will not only fit our budget but to their convenience as well.

We only want what's best for them, and part of fanily planning is also early planning for our kids' future.

Just recently, Philam Life has partnered with Ms. Joy Mendoza, founder of HAPI, Homeschooling Association of the Philippines Islands and had Mr. Nicdao as one of the honorable guest speakers. From there, a lot of ideas and insights have been gathered and shared. It was a very unforgettable learning experience for me.

Mr. Eric Nicdao with Edric and Joy Mendoza

The main spirit of the sixth annual Philippine Homeschool Conference Expo (PHC) held at the
SMX Convention Center, SM Aura Premier in Taguig City. With this year’s theme “From roots to wings”,
PHC hopes to nourish the firm foundation that they have with parents by continuing to equip them with
knowledge and virtues that would help them soar together. The event, led by the Homeschooling Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI) gathered some of the country’s experts on homeschooling to share their insights on the importance and implications of homeschooling.

Among them was Eric Nicdao, District Manager of Philam Life. Nicdao explained that while there are
distinct advantages to homeschooling, it is never without a challenge. “The cost of education for homeschooling a child is not inexpensive as others perceive it to be”, said Mr. Nicdao. He further
explained that this is because homeschooling entails the presence of one of the parents at home which
will potentially reduce the family’s overall income. With the increasing costs of college education, it will be
very daunting to have only one breadwinner. Mr. Nicdao also shared why it is important to plan early for
the child’s education.

“As a parent myself, I understand the real-life struggles that parents go through to give the best to their
children. It is, therefore, wise and even necessary to invest in a plan with guaranteed education benefits
even if school-going children are still quite young. Plans like this should have the potential to grow to cope
adequately with annual tuition fee hikes.” Nicdao added. “More to the point, a parent and a child should
not have to guess what the future brings. There are too many uncertainties already and having something secure and reliable allows a family to focus on learning and academic excellence rather than trying to make sure that there is a school they can afford.”

Philam Life Booth

To help address these concerns, Philam Life launched a new education product, Future Scholar.
Future Scholar offers guaranteed education benefits and long term growth potential through access to
expertly-managed funds. The plan will continue without the need to pay future payments should the payor
pass away or suffer total and permanent disability.

The honorable speakers

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Posted in: education, future scholar, homeschooling conference, Philam Life, Philam Life educational plan | Posted by : Amazing Jing Javier

There’s Play to Learn at Hope Christian High School‘s Pre-School Program

We tend to think of pre-school education as nothing more than supervised play, but pre-school education has lasting effects. According to research done by W. Steven Barnett, Ph.D. at the National Institute for Early Education Research Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in 2008: “Well-designed preschool education programs produce long-term improvements in school success, including higher achievement test scores, lower rates of grade repetition and special education, and higher educational attainment.”

At Hope Christian High School’s Preschool, it’s more accurate to call it intelligent play. Children learn cognitive skills and concepts through play activities. Young children develop their big muscles and gross motor skills through indoor and outdoor play. Play experiences also allow children to learn cooperative play, sharing, taking turns, and to follow rules and instructions among others. Math and Science concepts are learned through manipulative materials, self-discovery and exploration of their environment.

Educational Field Trips are also part of the curriculum and expose the children to learning and discovery outside the classroom. For example, children get to experience life at a farm and see farm animals up close. Preschool programs should be designed to develop all aspects of a child’s social and emotional development.

Hope Christian High School’s Pre-School puts a strong emphasis on Christian values and follows an international curriculum. They have seven learning centers that use both English and Chinese instruction. They keep the teacher-student ratio small to be able to attend to the needs of individual students. The school boasts of fully air-conditioned classrooms and facilities, an outdoor playground and an indoor playroom, a gymnasium, and a daycare program.

Apart from acquiring the basic skills in reading, writing and arithmetic, the school believes it is never too early to teach values of love and respect for one’s parents, respect for the feelings of others, and to develop healthy habits.

The foundation of a good education starts with play.

Visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/Hope.Christian.High.School. For more details and information, please visit the website at http://www.hchs.edu.ph.

Hope Christian High School is located at 1242 Benavidez St., Sta. Cruz

Manila, you may contact at (+632) 310-8071 to 75.