On July 16 (Sunday), the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) organized a Life Skills and Motivational Seminar (LSMS) for Pagharap sa Pangarap College Scholars at the 8th floor auditorium. The seminar focused on the development of moral values, personal qualities and life skills, as well as the development of good living habits, which will help to cultivate the body and mind of the participants. A total of 76 students attended the seminar. The leaders present were: Executive Vice President Samuel Lee Uy, Executive Advisor Richard Alviar, Board Members Linda Lao and Jefferson Cheng.

This month's speaker was Ms. Janine Espinola, who graduated from Polytechnic University of the Philippines in 2018 with a Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy. The topic of the talk was “Applying the 4Hs: Honesty, Humility, Harmony, and Helpfulness in Building Your Unique Life Path". Participants are encouraged to go beyond boundaries and unleash their full potential.

As an alumnus of the Organization’s grantees, Ms. Janine resonated with the participants and recognized the importance of holistic development of the mind and body to achieve success. Drawing on her personal experience, she shared how our grant had a profound impact on her life, not only academically, but also in developing her character and leadership skills, molding her into a productive human being.

At the beginning of the seminar, Janine introduced the day's theme, which are the cornerstones of human growth, the 4H's: Honesty, Humility, Harmony and Helping Hand.

“Honesty" is the first of the 4H's. When the trainees apply for the Pagharap sa Pangarap College Scholarship grant, they are required to disclose their personal information, fill in the details truthfully, and attend an interview, which is scrutinized and verified to be true, and they will eventually be accepted.

“Humility" is the second of the 4H's. It is a virtue of character, not being proud or arrogant. By becoming a scholar, humility is cultivated through mutual help and support. In addition to academic achievement, cooperation and camaraderie are crucial to success. Accepting help from others is not a sign of weakness. A humble person knows his or her own self-worth and does not think less of himself or herself.

“Harmony” is the third of the 4H's. As students pursue their academic and personal ambitions, they are encouraged to reflect on their own self-worth, and not to look down on others or feel superior because of their own high level of achievement. Be empathetic and remember that there is a world outside of ours.

The last of the 4H's is “Helpfulness", which stands for giving and providing help and doing useful things to change one's quality of life. CFBCI does not ask for anything in return for the support of our scholars in completing their studies. We should be thankful for the benefits we receive and present them in another way to give back to others. As the saying goes, when you give away roses, your hands will smell good. Helping others is actually helping ourselves.

Finally, Ms. Janine advised the participants that regardless of their status and position, they should always strengthen self-discipline on themselves, and only by continuously strengthening self-discipline can we prevent the occurrence of problems.

EVP Samuel Uy gave a speech of encouragement after the seminar. He told the students to thinking more about others and less for themselves. Students should communicate with each other, learn from each other's strengths and weaknesses, promote each other, complement each other, and make progress together. Cherish this learning opportunity which is not easy to come by.

The whole seminar was lively, interesting, easy to understand and interactive. The scholars were very touched and learned a lot after listening to the speakers.

菲華工商總會訊：本會於七月十六日（星期日），假八樓禮堂為「點亮未來」助學方案的受助生舉辦生活技能交流培育講座，講座內容著重於培養學員的道德思想，個人素質和生活技能的提高以及良好生活習慣的養成，陶冶身心。當天共有七十六名受助生出席。出席領導有：執行副理事長黃書瑋，常務顧問曾煥眉，理事留牡丹、張其安。

本月主講人是二零一八年畢業於菲律濱理工大學(Polytechnic University of the Philippines)，榮獲會計學士學位的受助生Janine Espinola女士。講座題目：「在打造自己獨特的人生道路時應用 4Hs的原則：誠實(Honesty)，謙遜(Humility)，和諧(Harmony)和樂於助人(Helpfulness)」。鼓勵學員超越界限，並釋放自身全部的潛力。

作為本會受助生校友，Janine女士與學員們有深刻的共鳴，並認識到身心全面發展對於取得成功的重要性。她根據個人的經歷，分享本會助學金如何對她的生活產生深遠影響，不僅在學術上，而且在培養她的性格和領導技能方面，將她塑造成有所做為的人。研討會開始時，Janine介紹了當天的主題核心，這些原則都是為人處事的成長基石，它體現在4H中：誠實、謙遜、和諧以及樂於助人。

「誠實」，是 4H中的第一個，當學員們申請菲華工商總會「點亮未來」助學金時，他們需要披露個人信息，如實填寫詳細資料，並參加面訪，經過審核，確認情況屬實，最終將獲得錄取。

「謙遜」，是 4H 中的第二個，它是一種品性美德，不驕傲、不自大。通過成為「點亮未來」受助生後，謙遜在於培養學員之間的互助和支持。在這個大團體內，除了學術成就外，合作和相互支持對於成功是至關重要的一環。接受他人的幫助並不是軟弱的表現。謙卑的人知道自我價值，不看輕自己也不高看自己。

「和諧相處」，是4H 中的第三個，它包含的是一種思想。當學員們在追求學術和個人抱負時，同時鼓勵反思自我價值觀，不要因為自己的高成就，就看低別人，有了高高在上的感覺。要有同理心，並切記天外有天，人外有人。

「樂於助人」，是4H中的最後一個，它代表給予和提供幫助，做有益的事情以改變個人生活品質。菲華工商總會在支助學員們順利完成學業後，並沒有要求任何的回饋。我們要懷著感恩的心，在得到好處之後用另外一種方式呈現出來回饋給他人。所謂送人玫瑰，手有餘香。幫助別人其實就是幫助自己。

最後Janine女士勸戒學員們，無論何種身份、何種地位，都要時刻對自我加強自律，只有不斷的加強自律才能防微杜漸。

執行副理事長黃書瑋在講座後發言勉勵，他告訴學員們要善於多為別人著想，少為自己開脫。學員之間要相互溝通、取長補短，互為促進，相互補台，共同進步。珍惜這得來不易的學習機會。整場講座生動有趣、通俗易懂，期間並進行互動。學員們在聆聽講座後很受觸動、獲益良多。

圖片說明：

上左圖：（上至下）黃書瑋、Janine Espinola致詞、 主講之影。

上右圖：主題簡報。

中圖：講座現場。

下圖：向主講人頒感謝狀（左起）張其安，黃書瑋，Janine Espinola，曾煥眉，留牡丹。