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Bless Us Teachers, Oh Lord

Fred M. Lobo
Bless us teachers, oh Lord,
FRED M. LOBO (Philippines/Filipino)is a Professor, University of the
Keep us healthy and bright
East Columnist, Manila Bulletin Past President: National Press Club
(NPC) of the Philippines, 1995-1998; Confederation of ASEAN And always in good mood,
Ready to impart "gold."
Journalists (CAJ), 1998-2000
Bless us teachers, oh Lord,
Book Author: FVR : The Centennial President
Strong in body, soul
Award-winning Poet: Temirqazyq-the Best Poet-Writer of the World , Ready to teach lessons
2018 ( Second Station), World Nations, Writers Union (WNWU) ,
Useful, great and small.
PENTASI B World Featured Poet 2017 (from the Phl), PLATINUM Bless us teachers, oh Lord,
POET (3 times) Blossom, Splendour (India) 2017, POET OF THE
And grant us more patience
WEEK, Musical Musings (India) 2017, TALAANG GINTO (Golden
That we may be able
List), 1980, Phl, GAWAD SAGISAG SA TULA (Symbol of Poetry
Award), 1972, Phl, Founder and President, Living Poets Society Phl. To share more to the youth.
(University of the East), Member and Co-administrator, PENTASIB, Bless us teachers, oh Lord,
Peace Ambassador, WIP, Humanity Ambassador, HPAW. In all circumstances
Mr. Lobo has been working as a journalist since he was 20 years old. His With more knowledge, wisdom
Mania Bulletin column mainly tackles current political and economic For sharing to the world.
issues, with focus on good governance, anti-corruption campaign and
national development. Write Well, Journo

His poetry, which bloomed in his college days as a campus writer of the
UE DAWN, delves on poverty, injustice, war, peace, love and universal Give your best and write well, Journo
understanding. As a University professor, Mr. Lobo teaches at the Because this big wide world needs you
University of the East (UE). As a person, he advocates Godliness, simple To tell stories day to day
living and environmental protection. He also considers himself as an
From East to West, North to South, too.
"amicus humane generis" or a "friend of the human race."
Expect hardships along the way
As you dig deeper for the truth
And present the better viewpoint
For the sake of humanity.
Make sacrifice and contribute,
Dig big issues and abuses
And try to expose the whole truth
I never cry over On pages, blogs, air and screens.
Uphold press freedom at all times
the things been lost,
That many will know, understand
Since everything I have,
The news, info, developments
is safe inside me Under the democratic air.
Be ready to withstand hunger
And never, never sell your soul,
...Author
Let news and information flow
For the good of greater number.
Give your best and write well, Journo
In the service of God and man. @Fred M. Lobo

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