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Marcelino A. Rapayla Jr.
Relocation, Ibo Lapu-Lapu city
6015, Cebu. Philippines
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BIOGRAPHY
I'm the first son of a simple and pious laborer-farmer, born in Lipata, Ibo Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines, on 21 April 1972. My parents Marcelino Rapayla Sr. and Aurea Arcilla were not able to finish grade school.
When I was six, my right arm was accidentally burnt. This was the same year I started grade school. I grew up as homebody. I matured quite early because I soon learned to understand the word "poverty." I stopped my studies and become a scavenger at the age of eleven, helping my mother scavenge some recyclable items (used bond paper, newspapers, plastic, cutting chips of steel and electric wire) from different garbage sources. After being absent for one year from my studies I realized how important an education is. I returned to school and completed high school in 1989.
After graduation I experienced different types of work skills such as, laborer (making road highways), machinist helper, and department store custodial trade work. In 1991, I was employed at United Technologies Automotive Philippines, Inc. now known as Lear Automotive (EEDS) Philippines, Inc. I started as Production operator. Promoted to Resistance welding operator, Molding operator, Lead operator and then now an Engineering Aide (Position Objective: To support the Company Value Statement through providing support to Industrial Engineers in the technical aspect of wire harness manufacturing, and through clerical task related to Industrial Engineering activities).
Being the eldest of five, I felt responsible to help support my family. I am financially responsible for the studies (elementary & high school) of my brothers Ramil, Joseph, and my sisters Juvelyn, Jocelyn. In addition to providing for their schooling I am also taking care of their daily allowance, and school projects. I'm also obliged to provide our daily basic necessities at home and paying electric bills.
In 1993, my mother passed away due to a hypertension attack. Since then I have tried to give motherly care to my brothers and sister especially after our father remarried. He left us for about two months to settle their papers for married in the province of our future stepmother. I start pursuing my college education in 1994 attending night school. Due to financial constraints I have only been able to continue my college when there was enough funds to enable me to do so.
In 1999 I became an active member of the Charismatic community, SCI in Virgin De Regla (Our Lady of Rule) Parish, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, with spiritual guidance of Rev. Fr. Rudy Ibale, MSC. SCI stands for SERVANT COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL - the umbrella organization of various Catholic Charismatic servant communities all over the world, which follow a common: organizational structure; leadership system; formation program; and direction. SCI's vision is evangelization by building evangelizing servant communities. Its mission: To evangelize in accordance with the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and using the method and system advocated by its Head Shepherd, Fr. Leonardo Polinar. To be open to working together with other groups evangelizing in the power and under the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To develop and implement programs to address the socioeconomic needs of its member-communities. The greater majority of SCI member communities are parish-based, operating under the spiritual guidance of their respective parish priests.
This membership involves me in various ministerial activities such as visiting the homebound and those sick in the hospital, jail, and prison. Exercising these ministries through designing Internet websites (http://journey.20fr.com) provide wonderful and uplifting spiritual stored messages for those who need support. Sending inspirational emails through group mailing lists with approximately 100 persons receiving weekly inspirational information is uplifting. For those who do not have email addresses these weekly updates are posted on the Lear Bulletin Board. Other activities include the composition of a solicitation letter entitled "Tabang Kauban" that was routed only in Plant 222 (Lear Corporation) which asked for prayer offerings and monetary support to help associates and their loved ones. In addition, I am a regular blood donor to the Red Cross. I have been able to compile a collection of experiences from year 1999 to 2002 into a book entitled "Life is a Beautiful Journey" with the purpose of uplifting the hearts, and minds of others. Inspiring them to share their gifts, touch other lives and bringing light to those in darkness.
My brother Ramil (26) and his wife Jessica (26) were blessed in April with their first son (Johnmil). Joseph (22) and Juvelyn (18) are both currently working but their contracts are about to an end. My youngest sister, Jocelyn (16) is now in her second year of high school. During the holidays our family likes to get together and go to a mall or beach as a way of having fun and spending time together. Sometimes if I have funds enough left in my budget I will play tenpin bowling or go swimming or watch a movie. My Father and his wife (Mercedes Booc) have been blessed with two girls my half sisters, Emily (five years old) and a newly born girl. We are currently living together as one big happy family in Relocation, Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City.
I am grateful to God and accept the challenges of my life because I believe God has a purpose for all that happens. Maybe He wants me to learn and grow in faith by progressing through life while overcoming various difficulties by placing my faith and trust in Him. By myself, without Him, "What can I do?"
When I was six, my right arm was accidentally burnt. This was the same year I started grade school. I grew up as homebody. I matured quite early because I soon learned to understand the word "poverty." I stopped my studies and become a scavenger at the age of eleven, helping my mother scavenge some recyclable items (used bond paper, newspapers, plastic, cutting chips of steel and electric wire) from different garbage sources. After being absent for one year from my studies I realized how important an education is. I returned to school and completed high school in 1989.
After graduation I experienced different types of work skills such as, laborer (making road highways), machinist helper, and department store custodial trade work. In 1991, I was employed at United Technologies Automotive Philippines, Inc. now known as Lear Automotive (EEDS) Philippines, Inc. I started as Production operator. Promoted to Resistance welding operator, Molding operator, Lead operator and then now an Engineering Aide (Position Objective: To support the Company Value Statement through providing support to Industrial Engineers in the technical aspect of wire harness manufacturing, and through clerical task related to Industrial Engineering activities).
Being the eldest of five, I felt responsible to help support my family. I am financially responsible for the studies (elementary & high school) of my brothers Ramil, Joseph, and my sisters Juvelyn, Jocelyn. In addition to providing for their schooling I am also taking care of their daily allowance, and school projects. I'm also obliged to provide our daily basic necessities at home and paying electric bills.
In 1993, my mother passed away due to a hypertension attack. Since then I have tried to give motherly care to my brothers and sister especially after our father remarried. He left us for about two months to settle their papers for married in the province of our future stepmother. I start pursuing my college education in 1994 attending night school. Due to financial constraints I have only been able to continue my college when there was enough funds to enable me to do so.
In 1999 I became an active member of the Charismatic community, SCI in Virgin De Regla (Our Lady of Rule) Parish, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, with spiritual guidance of Rev. Fr. Rudy Ibale, MSC. SCI stands for SERVANT COMMUNITIES INTERNATIONAL - the umbrella organization of various Catholic Charismatic servant communities all over the world, which follow a common: organizational structure; leadership system; formation program; and direction. SCI's vision is evangelization by building evangelizing servant communities. Its mission: To evangelize in accordance with the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, in harmony with the teachings of the Catholic Church, and using the method and system advocated by its Head Shepherd, Fr. Leonardo Polinar. To be open to working together with other groups evangelizing in the power and under the operation of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. To develop and implement programs to address the socioeconomic needs of its member-communities. The greater majority of SCI member communities are parish-based, operating under the spiritual guidance of their respective parish priests.
This membership involves me in various ministerial activities such as visiting the homebound and those sick in the hospital, jail, and prison. Exercising these ministries through designing Internet websites (http://journey.20fr.com) provide wonderful and uplifting spiritual stored messages for those who need support. Sending inspirational emails through group mailing lists with approximately 100 persons receiving weekly inspirational information is uplifting. For those who do not have email addresses these weekly updates are posted on the Lear Bulletin Board. Other activities include the composition of a solicitation letter entitled "Tabang Kauban" that was routed only in Plant 222 (Lear Corporation) which asked for prayer offerings and monetary support to help associates and their loved ones. In addition, I am a regular blood donor to the Red Cross. I have been able to compile a collection of experiences from year 1999 to 2002 into a book entitled "Life is a Beautiful Journey" with the purpose of uplifting the hearts, and minds of others. Inspiring them to share their gifts, touch other lives and bringing light to those in darkness.
My brother Ramil (26) and his wife Jessica (26) were blessed in April with their first son (Johnmil). Joseph (22) and Juvelyn (18) are both currently working but their contracts are about to an end. My youngest sister, Jocelyn (16) is now in her second year of high school. During the holidays our family likes to get together and go to a mall or beach as a way of having fun and spending time together. Sometimes if I have funds enough left in my budget I will play tenpin bowling or go swimming or watch a movie. My Father and his wife (Mercedes Booc) have been blessed with two girls my half sisters, Emily (five years old) and a newly born girl. We are currently living together as one big happy family in Relocation, Ibo, Lapu-Lapu City.
I am grateful to God and accept the challenges of my life because I believe God has a purpose for all that happens. Maybe He wants me to learn and grow in faith by progressing through life while overcoming various difficulties by placing my faith and trust in Him. By myself, without Him, "What can I do?"
TIMELINE
Chronicled milestones were moments and decision I’ve made shaped my perspective and personality.
- 1972 - I was born in Lipata, Ibo Lapu-Lapu City on April 21.
- 1978 - Saved from fire accident. My mother threw me outside 7 ft. from the ground. I was able to shout to her to pour the water on fire.
- 1983 - Became a scavenger and to the point of eating some thrown leftover foods and shared it to the rest of my siblings on table.
- 1988 - I’ve fell in love with my best friend (a guy).
- 1989 - For too much pain & problems (identity crisis). The worst decision I’ve
made was to suicide ('coz of love). I drank 2 glass-beer of kerosene thinking it would end up my life. Fortunately, this is my 3rd life now.
- 1990 - I engaged myself to opposite sex relationship.
- 1993 - My bestfriend/mother died (I have hard time to recover from her lost). Awarded as one of the top three Best Production Associates of the Year, UTA.
- 1997 - Shifted from Computer Engineering to Psychology to know and understand well about me and prepare myself to my chosen career as servant.
- 1998 - I conquered my introvert personality by participating the Bikini Open competition in Costabella Tropical Beach Resort, Lapu-Lapu City. Decided to live in the path where I felt comfortable, the life path of a third sex person (Gay) as a result of my self-experimentation.
- 1999 - Designed Internet web site:
- 2003 - 2nd denial of my application for tourist visa at the US embassy. 1st and painful relationship (same sex) "Some good things never last" and "I will let you go because I love you." Organized Bikini competition 2003 (Hotta Babe/Hunks) at Vistamar, Lapu-lapu City. Promoted as Process Engineer.
- 2004 - Experienced Gestalt therapy. Live as much as possible worth it before God.
My perception on those words:
LIFE: The art of life is not how to live but how to survive.
LOVE: I believe that one day I will find my soulmate who accept me being a person, encourage and support my dreams, and being there to comfort and cherish me in moment we’ve shared.
THIRD SEX: I believe the golden rule: "Do NOT do unto others what you would NOT like done to yourself." Respect begins within us.
MARRIAGE: I believe in destiny, if it is Gods will for me to become a family man, everything will go smoothly no matter what.
SEX: Safety first but honesty is the best (stick to one partner).
DEATH: I pray and ask Him, not to prolong it because I know nobody will take a long time to take care of me.