Flash Sale – November 11, 2017 – PART 3 of 4
Lazada Flash Sale for November 11 – Schedule Here! (2 of 4)
Flash Sale – November 11, 2017 – PART 2 of 4
Lazada Flash Sale for November 11 – Schedule Here! (1 of 4)
Flash Sale – November 11, 2017 – PART 1 of 4
Lazada Online Revolution: 11 things you have to know before 11.11
Lazada Philippines Online Revolution Survival Kit:
11 things you have to know before 11.11
Lazada Philippines’ Online Revolution sale has begun. Millions of online shoppers are still on the lookout for jaw-dropping deals and offers from Lazada’s brands, merchants and partners. Hours left before the most-awaited 11.11 and here are 11 ways to slay the mega day:
1. Be ready and download the shopping app.
Readiness is your best bet to great deals. Keep up with the action so you can get a preview of the best buys. Do this anytime, anywhere, at the convenience of your fingertips with the Lazada mobile app.
2. Fill up your wishlist
Whether they are must-haves or good-to-haves, log them down in the Wishlist function on your app. You get up-to-the-minute alerts on the best deals for the products you’ve picked and even get rewarded with massive savings.
3. Add to cart
Loading your shopping cart hours before 11.11 frees you up to browse through more items and hunt down the best deals. When midnight strikes, all you have to do is click the checkout button and you’re good to go.
4. Enjoy cash on delivery
No credit or debit cards? Not in the mood to sign-up for an e-wallet? Worry no more since with Lazada you can pay via cash on delivery. Order the item you want, wait for it to get delivered and pay with cash. It’s that easy!
5. 11.11 starts midnight
Be the first to grab the deals that drop at 12 midnight on November 11 and be logged on throughout the day to look out for millions of deals.
6. Spot Taobao Collection’s hot-selling fashion and beauty items
Stand out in any crowd by picking up items from Lazada’s specially curated Taobao Collection, handpicked from the world’s biggest online marketplace that is owned by Alibaba. Millions of products, ranging from popular fashion clothing brands to beauty tools, are on offer.
7. Stay tuned for vouchers
Aside from heavily discounted items on the website, take advantage of onsite and partner vouchers. You’ll never know, that jaw-dropping deal may have an additional discount on top of the current sale price.
8. Enjoy Lazada exclusives
There are some deals you can only get on Lazada. Whether it may be a special price offer, product bundle or an online exclusive, don’t forget to always be on the lookout. It might be the best Christmas gift yet.
9. Enjoy free shipping
Lazada also offers free shipping services. For Metro Manila orders, shipping is free and for all other areas, you simply have to reach a minimum purchase requirement for free delivery. Forget about the traffic, parking and gasoline – sit back, relax and shop!
10. Go mobile
7 in 10 shoppers use smartphones to shop on Lazada. So you can trust that Lazada has made buying and checkout experience as smooth and hassle-free as possible. So even as you are on the move, you can still browse, tap and buy.
11. Don’t panic even if you miss out on 11.11
If you miss out on an 11.11 deal, you can still get the best deals since Lazada’s Online Revolution sale is a month-long event. Mark your calendars for the last leg of their sale on December 7 to 12.
Lazada Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 4 of 4
Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 4 of 4
You’ve seen it on TV. You’ve heard it from your friends. Hurry now and avail of Lazada’s Flash Sale only for today! Check out the schedules below:

Lazada Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 3 of 4
Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 3 of 4
You’ve seen it on TV. You’ve heard it from your friends. Hurry now and avail of Lazada’s Flash Sale only for today! Check out the schedules below:

Lazada Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 2 of 4
Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 2 of 4
You’ve seen it on TV. You’ve heard it from your friends. Hurry now and avail of Lazada’s Flash Sale only for today! Check out the schedules below:

Luther’s movement was more than just religious
Lately, in light of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, I have filled my blog with posts about this movement within the Christian faith and its modern relevance. These posts were stemmed from my responsibility at my local church where I serve as worship leader and head of communications.
As much as I would want to write more about my experiences as a medical student, I cannot release myself from my faith and given this platform I think it is proper that I allow my religious expression to be heard. I have long considered this journey towards medicine as a hard path; I have repeatedly admitted in my posts about the backlogs in my education and of many hindrances that follow them.
That is why this Reformation was so important for me. In the past, this celebration would have been a day of pride for me where a man of faith braved the odds and expressed his beliefs giving us Christians, of all denominations and groups, the kind of faith that we have now. However, as a person in the academe, I came to realize things about this movement that has kept me striving for my goal.
I have made October as my month of pondering and devotion towards my worldview and the events that happened 500 years ago gave me a chance to introspect and be inspired more.
Luther wanted to start a discussion
October 31, 2017 marks the 500th year of Martin Luther’s nailing of his 95 Theses in the church door in Wittenberg about his realizations on the church practices during his time. He wanted to have a discussion with his community and with the church officials. This plan would be the cause of a schism within the church that would eventually lead to wars and violence throughout Europe.
People would often refer to the chaos that happened during the Reformation but neglect the fact that Luther wanted to talk. In the modern era, we have seen that conflicts can be resolved through discussions. Even though our world is still filled with violence and chaos, sitting with other people and talking about the problem could truly help.
He paved the way to the questioning minds of the Enlightenment
The Age of Enlightenment was the period in Europe where reason dominated world ideas in the 18th century. Early Reformers often had backgrounds in humanism and philosophy, giving them the leeway to reject traditionalism and turning to the Reformation movement which offered a faith based on reason and scriptures.
The Enlightenment also gave rise to atheist philosophers and those that reject Christianity. While believers would say that this is a downside, the Reformation was never in vain. It gave people ideas that they alone can decide what they want to happen to their lives and began questioning the ideas the predominated their time.
The process of questioning would eventually pave the way for a more comprehensive scientific culture that continues until today.
The movement tried to dissuade people from superstition and turn to the academe
The faith during Martin Luther’s time often includes several traditions which he pointed out to be inconsistent with the scriptures. Superstitions were also rampant with people doing unnecessary things for their peace of mind. With traditionalism taught as unequal to the scriptures, superstitions started to wane, even though not instantly.
More and more people became interested in studying science. Even in the religious world, people would discuss their faith based on studies that they have done. This culture of studying still has a grip on our modern world and the Reformation may have a hand on this.
A fun fact that I knew just this year is that some universities in Europe still practice nailing their theses on a wall after completing them, mirroring what Luther had done to his.
The movement inspired people to work from the heart
The early Reformers were influenced by the writings of Augustine of Hippo which is often depicted holding his heart in serving God saying, “Thou hast made us for thyself, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.” In the same way, seals of Luther and Calvin also feature the heart as a way of showing that service to God must always be done wholeheartedly.
Because of this, generations were told to strive and succeed. Many minds were opened to the fact that if the work is done properly with all dedication, good outcomes await. Many can attest to this fact and continue to be a source of inspiration.
The Reformers taught that people should keep on reforming
The second generation of Reformers has a strong message embedded in their writings: semper reformanda. Always Reforming. They said that the Reformation has not ended. The need to reform is still there. But not the doctrines, the creeds, or the forms. Our lives must continue on reforming until the coming of the Savior.
We can say that this thrust of telling people to always change has inspired people to innovate, to look for more truths, to formulate ideas that show reforming, to strive for better things. The Reformation has given us many things but more than just our way of worship, it has given man a new way of life.
Final thoughts
I consider my failures and heartaches as those things necessary for my growth. But I know that I still have the chance to be better, I still have the chance to reform. The influence of the Reformation is undeniable and it has given an impact on the lives of all the people on earth.
We still look forward to more things that we could change for the better. Semper reformanda.
Lazada Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 1 of 4
Flash Sale – November 10, 2017 – PART 1 of 4
You’ve seen it on TV. You’ve heard it from your friends. Hurry now and avail of Lazada’s Flash Sale only for today! Check out the schedules below:
Reformation500: Solus Christus
Aside from being a full-time medical student, I also serve our local church as a worship leader and head of publications in print and online. This year, Christendom will be celebrating the 500th year of the Reformation which was led by Martin Luther, giving way to reforms in the whole Christian church. Every week, I post some reflections on the events of the Reformation, writing about some points on it. This is our post for this Sunday:
To say that the Reformation ideas have only gained prominence in Luther’s time during the Middle Ages is not correct. During the prominence of the state church during their time, underground churches and numerous communities that held fast to the truth of God’s Word flourished. There have been many martyrs in the faith including the numerous Waldensians, the Lollards led by John Wycliffe, the Hussites led by Jan Hus, and William Tyndale, whose theology centered on God’s Word, proclaiming that salvation is only through Christ alone.
The fifth sola, Solus Christus, or ‘through Christ alone,’ give emphasis to the Christian fact that Jesus Christ Himself plays a central role in the salvation of men. During the time of the Reformers, it was possible to seal one’s fate which could guarantee a soul to skip the torments of purgatory and directly enter heaven for a price. This is in line with the tradition that priests are intercessors between men and God, and that they if only given enough powers, can mandate a person’s salvation or doom.
But Hebrews 4:15 explicitly says that there is no other High Priest, but Jesus, “For we do not have a high priest who is unable to empathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are–yet he did not sin.”
Christianity itself bears the name of Jesus Christ because He alone is the reason why we are in this faith. Galatians 3:13 says, “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole,'” which means He is our Redeemer. 1 Timothy 2:5 says that “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,” which means He is our only mediator.
Acts 4:12 proclaims, “Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.” It is only through Christ alone. Solus Christus.
This sola summarizes what the other four says and is central to why the Reformation happened. Man, as instructed by sola scriptura (scripture alone), can only be saved through sola fide (by faith alone) and sola gratia (by grace alone), giving soli Deo gloria (all glory to God alone), all because of solus Christus (through Christ alone).
We continue to preach this truth and as the 500th anniversary of the Reformation draws near, we are compelled to hold fast to the faith and ask for God to continue what He has begun in us.
Martin Luther said, “I must listen to the Gospel. It tells me, not what I must do, but what Jesus Christ, the Son of God, has done for me.”
Colossians 1:18, “And he is the head of the body, the church; he is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything he might have the supremacy.”