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NBC NEWS Filipino Veterans Seek Formal Recognition for WWII Roles     By Emil GUILLERMO At a recent San Francisco Public Library ceremony to honor Filipino American WWII veterans, Pelayo Llamas stood before a multi-generational group and shared on screen an image most had seen before. The picture showed General Douglas MacArthur's infamo us return to the Philippines with his landing in Leyte, depicting what many historians say was a pivotal moment in World War II. The Leyte Landing began the take back of the Philippines against the Japanese and lasted from October to December, 1944. It was a collaborative effort between the U.S. and Filipino military personnel.                                   Llamas’ point in sharing the photo was to call the audience’s attention to the man directly over MacArthur’s shoulder, standing third from left and wearing a combat helmet, his late uncle and Philippine General Carlos P. Romulo. At the ceremony, Llamas recalled how MacArthur’s infamo

Let Love Be the Reason By: Deo Antonio D. Llamas Let Love be the reason for our seasons With NewYear starts a new  life beacons Of    new   beginning     hope   of   better  days Fill      our   hearts     with    smile    in   our  faces In     the    month     of     Love    embrace    romance Keep  the   flame  of    passion   with   a  sweet   dance Stories     and    Love  songs    warms   February    air Lovers    in    Love ,   hands,  soul & body   embrace When  the  Sun shines   longer  hours   in   a  day Where we spend more time to come & play  Grateful   souls   are  thank   full   for  the  gain  From      all   their    harvest   sustained    by    the    rain Lenten      season      reminds     us    of      God's     Salvation Loves   the    world     that     He     gave     his    only  Son A time to reflect    and    p

What Christmas Is By: Deo Antonio D. Llamas What Christmas Is It’s the season for Giving and Forgiving As The Son of God Became Man for us God Gave Him that We will be Redeem From Death and Sin Where is Christmas Should be in every ones Hearts and feel it Where There Is Joy Peace And Happiness Only from Believing in Loving Son of God Jesus our Redeemer How Christmas be valued May every Day Be Like Christmas Day Always Where Birth of Christ Is Celebrated Everyday Seeing Christ In Everyone & Value Every Man As Christ died for everyone When Christmas is cherished We Honor Jesus Christ As The Lamb of God In The Manger With Sheep And Shepherds It Was the Son of Man Born into this World Humbled himself as one of us Who's the reason for Christmas Without Christ There Is No Need for Christmas It's Not the Gifts Nor The Feast We do Prepare Christ Gave His Life because He Loves and care So Man be Gods family in etern

IT'S MY BIRTHDAY By: Deo Antonio D. Llamas It's my birthday I say hep hep hooray Another year over new one coming my way I am glad I made it through tough times too With Happy days with friends and family I am thankful for Gods loving mercy And His great loving favors I see No doubt my faith in Him has strengthen me Becoming like him living in victory Born with purpose finding my destiny To be with God in heaven eternally I'ts my birthday I say hep hep hooray Another year over new one coming my way

My Land Our Land By : Deo Antonio D. Llamas My Land bless by God with abundance with his loving hands provided sustenance for us to enjoy life and all it's substance. A melting pot of varied race and cultures have enrich our nature, values that nurtures a people which believes in its past and future History have shown us we have a role to play Pearl of the Orient Inspite of its dark sad days we will shine brightly and show the right way Today we are beset with issues as a nation making decisions that will change our direction Let us be one in motion, passion and notion Rising like the Phoenix from the ashes of corruption, tyranny, ignorance and shame Let’s move forward let’s make this change God bless my land, our land today

GREAT DESTINY AWAITS By:   Deo Antonio D. Llamas Great destiny awaits for those who waits Who takes time to plan and have faith Who knows when and what opportunity Will knock at your door and gate Where you are can make you see How chances can change your destiny Follow your heart and happiness Every choices has its consequences Also consider the will of the Divine   May His wisdom guide and you will be fine Great destiny awaits for those who waits Grow patience till its appointed date

I LIVE By: Deo Antonio D. Llamas I live to love I love to live This I will leave To you I give Words to live by Know Believe Love God yourself and others Always have faith above Believe in God who believes in you I live to give and learn to forgive I live to inspire and be inspired I live to lead and encourage I give hope and courage I live a life of peace This I pray you will all remember this

I SMILE By:  Deo Antonio D. Llamas I Smile when I See funny thingS happening Like seeing babies pLaying and chiLdren singing I smilE knowing God carEs for mE and my family That he has a purpose and put things in order for me I smIle when I see unusual thIngs that surprIses me AnimAls Acting like mAn And mAn like AnimAls SOmething Out of the Ordinary nOt seen regularly Seeing legendary feat something monumental Like Great desiGns in visUal arts architectUre FascinaTes and puTs a smile in my hearT I Smile when I meet people and they Smile back at me This world would be much better if we Smile perpetually

I HATE By:  Deo Antonio D. Llamas I hate tyranny injustice corruption A systematic oppression of our nation Few are favored at the expense of majority I hate lies misdirection and false testimony Where Truth diluted and liars in authority Still arrogant inspite their dishonesty They are proud and flaunting their ill-gotten wealth Not afraid of Life's karma it will put toll in their health Like bandits and pirates their greed will over take them I hate schemers, plotters and manipulators People with agenda who use you for their purpose  Who is there for their self interest and selfish gain I hate rejection, betrayal and humiliation  For I can not do such thing as one human being I hate to say this its just my self observation I hate crimes, apathy, insensitivity So I try to inspire be inspired creatively Hoping to see the change that starts with you and me

I LOVE By:  Deo Antonio D. Llamas I love because its the best way to live knowing that you have something to give I was loved first by my family Aware of Gods great love for me And with friends accepting me as me I have been grateful for this you see I love and I am love in return Give and you will receive in turn What you dont have you can not give This are things that I truly believe I LOVE BECAUSE I WAS LOVE FIRST