Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D

Economist
Former Secretary of Finance
Former Secretary of NEDA
Former Chairman Development Bank of the Philippines
Founding President University of Asia Pacific

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We share perspectives and lessons with them. We also learn from them. We give them support and encouragement for the good they are already doing. We look upon them as “family” under God, Mama Mary, and Joseph as guardian. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

Jesus has asked us to reach out to all other Filipinos. They too must live and work, out of love for God and country, for their personal betterment, but also for the common good of all our people.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We travel on the road towards transforming our country with our fellow citizens, with whom we deal always with fairness, and then also with love, care, and affection.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We work in close solidarity with our fellow citizens to pursue strategic initiatives. We look outward and upward to bring about game-changing transformation. We count on Jesus. With him, we can change the world for the betterment of all. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

Difficulties and daunting issues: they keep piling up. Crises in our country: they are like a dime a dozen. It takes courage for a people of faith to face up to challenges. We never sweep them under the rug. We go and seize the opportunities that are also on offer.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We use all the help we can get: from the law God has written into our heart; from the power behind the Gospel and the sacraments placed within our reach; and from Jesus Christ as well as our Guardian Angel. They are right beside us. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

The struggle to put order into our life never ends. We do have our inner demons that keep trying to pull us down. The effort to get back up and make progress is continuous and life-long.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We need to keep watch, we keep score; we use a scorecard. We observe discipline focusing on what we need to get done each day. A few targets to meet today: they then become the base for aiming higher next day.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We struggle to be men and women of integrity. We do not lock up God in Church. He is with us: at home, at work, and while at play or at rest with friends. God pulls together in unity all facets of our life, our work, and social interaction. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We bring God into every corner of our life and work. We allow God’s influence to shine through in everything we do each day. This demands struggle amidst the hustle and bustle of our modern world. We hang on to our core values. We make them shape all our actions and decisions.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

Jesus also assures us that God’s mercy is much greater than our capacity to sin. Our Father, God, awaits our return. He goes out of His way to welcome us back and to organize a banquet in joyful celebration of our contrition and return. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

As persons with faith, we always remember that God is never far away. All we need to do is say “sorry” to Him; be contrite; and resolve to change. Jesus is always ready to accompany us in our return to our Father’s house.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

Spicing our day, and especially when we are at work, with acts of thanksgiving, pleases Jesus for the right conduct with which we treat him as a man. It also
prompts him as God to shower even more graces and blessings upon us. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

He gives us the light of his teaching and doctrine. He is the truth. He sends us the Spirit for impetus and inspiration to our actions. He is the life.
#MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

We are confident when we pray to Jesus because He has compassion for us. He asks us to be in communion with him. He is the way.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

Engaged in such intimate conversation with Jesus, at prayer, we allow ourselves to be transformed by him; to become more like him. So we can easily bring him and his message of peace and joy to others. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

In answering the call to personal excellence, God has given us an accomplice. He has given us Jesus Christ, to whom He has asked us to listen: that is how we adore God: by freely taking on Christ as a friend and companion.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

If Jesus is a friend, we open our hearts and soul to him. We share our joys and sorrows. We talk with him about our hopes, needs, and problems. We pay close attention to what he says to us, and what he wishes us to do.

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

The way to answer that calling is to imitate Jesus Christ. He did what His Father God willed for Him to do. He followed all protocols. He obeyed the commands God has written in our hearts and in nature. #MakaDiyosAko #DreamPH

[Jesus P. Estanislao, Ph.D @Estanislao_ph]

God has given us a mission, a calling. It is a call to excellence, indeed to perfection. Each of us is called to a life of work and continuous effort at the personal improvement in all facets of our personal life.