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LET IT GO... LET IT GO...

You cannot save everyone. Some people are going to destroy themselves no matter how much you try to help them. Should you help someone who is reaching out and deeply-hurting?Absolutely. Do what you can to help people but have the wisdom to accept your limits. You can only do so much. You should never have a relationship based on guilt over someone's poor choices. It is so easy to find ourselves in denial about someone's behavior because we so deeply wish they could escape their pain and suffering. But what we want for others doesn't work unless they want it for themselves. People must save themselves, and you can only help a person who really wants it and is ready. You have permission to walk away from anything that doesn't feel right. Trust your instincts and listen to your inner-voice — it's trying to protect you. Never stop sharing your love with people; that's why you were put on Earth. But sometimes the way to share your love is to let someone go. Stayin

WE ARE READY BECAUSE WE ARE PREPARED...

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Is Boracay ready to response in an emergency? This is the usual question I am being questioned by tourists as General Manager of Boracay Adventures. My answer? Yes, we are!   We are prepared to respond in an emergency. Last December 1, was the monthly Flag Raising Ceremony organized by Hon. Mayor John Yap and Boracay Action Group led by Comm. Leonard Tirol PCGA took the opportunity to plan a rescue simulation. The rescue simulation was planned and carried out by CDR. Peter Tay PCGA with the assistance of the Philippines Red Cross Boracay, Philippines Coast Guard, Philippines Coast Guard Auxiliary Sq. 609, Bureau of Fire Protection Boracay and Boracay Action Group. 5 victims went overboard of the Paraw, 3 victims were drowned and 2 victims with fracture arm and leg. A passerby shouted for help and immediately swimmers from the Red Cross Boracay swim towards the victims and upon receiving emergency signal, Philippines Coast Guard responded with their rubber boat and Boracay Acti