The Chair Wrecker by William M. Esposo

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A meaningful true to life Epiphany story
AS I WRECK THIS CHAIR By William M. Esposo
The Philippine Star 2009-07-02

The little heard Jesuit outreach program ERDA (Educational Research and Development Assistance) operates a school for indigents in San Andres, Manila City, which provides an Ateneo educational standard for the poor.

From Jesuit-run Xavier School, my nephew, Josemaria “Hossie” Esposo Claro, now teaches in ERDA. At some point, when he was still studying at the Ateneo University, Hossie considered a Jesuit vocation and we in the family cannot say with certainty if he has already abandoned that plan.

Hossie recently wrote a very meaningful article for the ERDA Newsletter where he also helps as its Associate Editor. Let me share with you that article, as follows:

My Epiphany
By Josemaria Esposo Claro
“It took me seven months before I finally began to understand this mystery to which I have been called. Like any proud person coming from a privileged family, I was confident that I could do so much for my new students at ERDA Technical and Vocational High School. My confidence was rooted in my Jesuit education at the Ateneo de Manila, and my five-year teaching experience at Xavier School, one of the leading educational institutions in Metro Manila.

Alas, all my theories in education and modern approaches were practically rendered useless by the despondent situation of my students. I had been trained to ask my pupils deep and reflective questions, but how can this be appropriate to students who had not even mastered the basic competencies of reading and writing? How could my experience in using technology for education be applicable to a school with limited and almost outdated equipment? How could my desire to help my students’ dream of lofty things be relevant to th... More..

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Advocacies

1. Community building and value formation

Community building through values formation is what will build a strong Filipino nation.

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"How Erap missed his moment of greatness" and
"Who can really solve our poverty problem"

2. Historical truth

Filipinos MUST know the HISTORICAL TRUTH about their country because ONLY then will Filipinos be able to solve their real core problem.

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"The National Problem: We only see the trees"
"Can Filipinos recognize their savior?" and
"The spin doctors of history and the Bible"

3. Bridge the Information Gap

Bridge the INFORMATION GAP: The Filipino MUST be empowered by being enlightened in order to promote real democracy.

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"Will you buy a brand without a real product?" and
"Why we can't expect salvation in 2010"

Landmarks [More]

	Billy organized and headed the Cory Aquino Media Bureau during the 1986 Snap Elections and is seen here in Malacanang Palace with Cory in the first few days after Cory assumed the presidency.
	Billy spearheads in this Malacanang Palace meeting the media campaign to ratify the 1987 Freedom Constitution.
	Billy served as Assistant Secretary in the Local Government Department and as Director-General of the PIA (Philippine Information Agency) during the Cory Aquino Administration.
	PIA (Philippine Information Agency) Director-General Billy M. Esposo conducts a staff meeting.
	Billy was a well-received speaker at Universal Studios before Universal International Television Marketing executives and clients.