I confronted a job interviewer with his condescending questions. He was stunned but saw my confidence and hired me. – Mel Ramos, Caloocan City
None as far as I know. Times like these, only politicians, druglords and gambling lords get a lucky break. – Joel Caluag, Bulacan
A chance to serve
When I was given a chance to serve an Aeta community, which made me realize that I am so blessed. – Dennilyn Eclevia, Zambales
Life’s hurdles
Nothing is as great and as lucky as when I passed the bar exams last 1999. This allowed me to spread my wings and touch people’s lives. – Atty Marlon Wayne Manuel, Laoag City
I consider my entering college a lucky break. It weaned me from my family, as I have to live far from them. I learned to be independent. – Marie Raynel Fernandez, Baguio City
Having been a scholar at UP and a president of our batch proved to be the luckiest break I ever got. That break changed my life and made me five years older in mentality and disposition. Thanks, UP naming mahal! – L. Essayer, Metro Manila
Being given an extension class without too much hassle, as long as you passed the interview by the division superintendent and as a civil service eligible. – Ching Gaspar, Laoag City
A matter of destiny
I don’t remember any lucky breaks in my life. If ever there were, I’m quite sure they were just pre-destined events. – Leandro Tolentino, Batangas City
Professional breaks
My luckiest break is my employment with Coca-Cola. Masaya at maganda ang kita sa buhay Coca-Cola! – Ric Vergara, Calamba
It’s when I became a branch manager. However, instead of reaching for my dream to become a lawyer, I grabbed the lights of the night life. – Cris Rivera, Rizal
A lot, but I think the luckiest is that I have my own TV program and it’s simulcast over AM/FM station here in our province. – Mhike Dalupang, Isabela
My luckiest break in a long time is the ease by which I got into a new career, which may be my last. Very exciting! – I. Calata, Parañaque City
My luckiest break so far is when I was appointed OIC-Sangguniang Bayan member of Bugallon, Pangasinan after Edsa 1. – Erwin Espinosa, Pangasinan
My luckiest break so far is my continuing job as an office employee. – Emz Lopez, Batangas City
It’s when my former manager recommended me to take over his post. He was promoted to our head office. It had been 13 years and I can say that our company continues to lead. – Julio Ibon, Laoag City
Many breaks were given me here and abroad and I thank the Lord! The best was my EEI offer from the late Jaime Ongpin, tripling my pay. – Luis Lesada, Quirino
Luckiest break is when I was employed as a news reporter then later on as a commentator and news director at a local radio station in our province in 1989. New doors opened. I entered politics in 1995 and was elected as councilor of our municipality. – Romeo Coloma, Ilocos Norte
I have had several good breaks. The latest is the warehousing contract that was awarded to me by Pepsi Cola for all Pepsi products to be distributed. – Ricardo Tolentino, Laoag City
A second lease on life
My luckiest break so far was when I was able to survive a near-fatal bout with cardiovascular disorder two years ago, which almost cost me my life and used up all the little savings I had. – Ruben Lazona, Laguna
Recovering from a near-fatal gunshot wound sustained in an encounter with the underworld was surely a lucky break. – Rodolfo Talledo, Angeles City
Surviving a second motorcycle accident is my luckiest break so far. Thank God I’m still in Inbox World. – Renato Taylan, Ilocos Nore
My luckiest break so far was when I survived from a fatal motorcycle accident last January 3, 2000, 10:15 pm. I am so lucky to be alive despite all the bruises, broken bones and fractured skull. When I faced the mirror after gaining consciousness from 12 hours of sleep, I was shocked because I couldn’t even recognize myself, thank God. (Don’t drink and drive!) – Roger Tagaca, Region X
Being saved
Not really my luckiest break, but rather my most fulfilling experience – being a born-again Christian, accepting the Lord Jesus as my Savior. Not many are given this break, although all are called to be saved from eternal damnation. – Ludwig Aguinaldo, Digos City
My luckiest break was when I accepted our Father, the God Almighty, in my life. Seventeen years since then, I can always feel His blessing in our everyday life. I’m poor but he made me rich in my faith. – E. Linsangan, Isabela
I was an atheist before and no one could convince me to believe. While half-asleep at one o’clock in the morning of August 26, 1979, I felt God was calling me. I suddenly changed into a believer. That was my luckiest break so far. Since then, I have been enjoying spiritual life despite all odds. – Germi Sison, Cabanatuan City
A tragedy happened in the family in the year 2005. I almost lost my faith. Somebody brought me back to Christ. I’m now a Christian. – Lydia Reyes, Bataan
Inbox
Well, having my name posted in your newspaper’s Inbox. He he he. – Hazel Lampaza, Baguio City
Change of fortunes
My application for a passport was about to be rejected when the processor was suddenly called to the office. My application was all so suddenly “approved”. – Ryan Pahimulin, Rizal
To see the world
Working in Ifugao province is my luckiest break so far. I’m earning and at the same time have the chance to visit places I’ve never been before. – Darwin Fonte, Ifugao
My lucky break so far in life was, at the end of the 20th century, with my resources, I traveled to Shenzhen, China and the Mideastern United States. – Josh Pacatang, Dipolog City
My luckiest break was when I was allowed to take a long leave from my job. So, I traveled to the US to relax, unwind and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation. – Johann Lucas, Quezon City
My luckiest break in my life was when my husband allowed me to visit my sister and her family in Guam. – Nene Biason, Las Piñas City
Business matters
Together with my partners as a young biz entrepreneur in Southeast Asian gaming industry, my professional luckiest break so far is forging an alliance with one of the successful and popular gaming global company based in Macau and US to undertake and spearhead slot machines JV business arrangement in Indo-China. With this break, I will be able to at least contribute to our nation by bringing gaming Filipino professionals in this part of the world and work as expatriates. – James Jojo Cayabyab, Subic, Zambales
Enjoying the fruit of my labor
My luckiest break so far was when I received all of my accrued benefits shortly after my retirement from the PNP service. – Pedro Alagano Sr., Vigan
I work hard for my lucky breaks
My luckiest break was when I learned that I must do my best to open the door of opportunity instead of just waiting for a break to come. – Gerry del Cano, Tarlac
Lucky break, none so far and I’m hoping it comes. All the previous ‘breaks’ I had, I had to work hard for them. – Ed Alawi, Davao City
Counting blessings
So far, having a complete family is what I consider as my luckiest break. – Clarisse Bautista, Baguio City
Luckiest break for me? It should be when my late mother brought me into this world, giving me the chance to help make the world a better place. – Elpidio Que, Vigan
For many years, my life was uneventful. No problem with my family, health, friends, finances. I consider that the best lucky break. – Robert Young Jr., San Juan
THINKING OUT LOUD
So can we call now the De Venecias as heroes? Baka may Edsa 4 na naman. – Loi Castillo, Davao City
Why are we unwilling to confront even the slightest wrongdoing? Are we all cowards? – Juan Eduardo, La Union
The leaked info in the executive session showed that the Senate’s law of omerta is seriously flawed. Who are the culprits? – Dr. Manolo Cristi, Quezon City
THE WAY I SEE IT
Too bad Joker Arroyo is in his last term as a senator. Otherwise, he could have reeled from the people’s wrath for being an obstructionist in the ZTE investigations. – Al Cariaso, La Union
For JDV III to refuse a bribe that one can live on for 10 lifetimes is beyond belief. It’s obvious that his motive isn’t right, but political. – Bo Dacer, Quezon City
GMA preempted the Supreme Court in scrapping the ZTE deal. Her presidential decisions have always been this way, flip-flopping. – Jim Veneracion, Naga City
If Sec. Puno wants the Senate to stop wasting government officials time, he ought to tell them to behave and educate them. – J.V. Vargas, Negros Occidental
I believe Speaker De Venecia’s image has improved, and he owes it to the guts of his son Joey. – T. Sanez, Cavite City
We do not really lose when we buy Lotto and sweepstakes because our money goes to charity. – Ryan Pahimulin, Rizal
Lito Atienza did what was morally right when he banned contraceptives. Woe to those who advocate their use. – Tony Aquino, Makati City
Now it’s clear that retired and active military, Hyatt 10, opposition, Arragoncillo, Aquino are Lacson’s co-conspirators to topple the government. – F. Rafer, Cavite
Army admits falling behind target to wipe out NPA. This is really not surprising. Even your brothers in uniform, who could see the corruption in the military, might even join them. Imagine: P240 combat allowances, substandard combat boots, conniving generals, etc. – Manuel Abejero, Pangasinan
I hope TV networks ban the airing of “Desperate Housewives” nationwide. We don’t need their senseless program. – Debbie Genato, Quezon City
REACTIONS
Babe Romualdez’s column about the “Hon.” Richard Gordon hit the nail on the head. It’s time that Gordon is told that he will not become President of this country. – C.T. Galang, Cavite
To Erwin Espinosa: Regarding karma, does this mean you like it when people tell you “oink oink”? – Noel Navales, Antipolo
To J. Caluag, L. Aguinaldo, R. Tagaca: Just because it is not written in the Bible doesn’t mean that it doesn’t exist. – Gerii Calupitan, Mandaluyong City
To M. Agravio: In Japan, they commit hara kiri. But here they simply maintain hara kapal! – Ric Vergara, Calamba
To Marie Raynell Fernandez: Of all the comments made by our fellow Inbox texters, what you said best described people working in government. – Juan Deveraturda, Zambales
To Ludwig Aguinaldo: Art Bugarin was wrong, a misfired shell is a “dud”. He didn’t go through the “Jewish ritual when he was 12”, kaya di niya alam. – S. Calupitan, Quezon City
To RJ Ledesma: I love the “threat”. We’ll hang on for the “identity crisis”! God bless. – Imee Aglibot, Rizal
To F.D. Pascual Jr.: You’re correct. Some senators are merely investigating not in aid of legislation but for the ouster of PGMA. – R.S. Lazona, Laguna
SHOUT-OUT
To GMA 7: Kindly air the Pacquiao-Barrera fight live! – Dadong Soriano, La Union
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