December 2013 is National Volunteer Month

Build Hope, Change Lives: Volunteer!

“…Organized and spontaneous, volunteerism contributes to the improvement of welfare and realization of peoples’ aspirations, develops leadership, empowers the citizenry and unifies civil society.”

October is Museums and Galleries Month

(Updated October 2014)

The National Museum and its branches—Museum of the Filipino People, National Art Gallery, and the Planetarium—opens its doors to museum-goers and all curious people for FREE! Yes, it is free admission all days of October.

If you are a student, use your sembreak to take time to go back in history with your classmates. It will be the most productive lakwatsa you will ever have. 

Visiting museum is also good break for the busy professionals. Relinking yourself from the past will help you refresh your mind and forget about the worries of the corporate world. 

The displays and the historical relevance of every piece of artifacts etc. inspire people to appreciate the past and continue to do better now and in the future. It gives you the sense of involvement in your community. 

What’s more, it makes you smarter. Getting to know the history of the past gives you more things to tackle in your chitchat with friends and family. It is also a fun and effective way of learning especially for children.

Bring your kids, nephews and nieces, your senior citizen parents (to exploit their discount privileges), or your partner and make the tour your family day.

The National Museum is open Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Free admission on Sunday, year-round.

 

http://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Visit/Visit.html

Lolo, Karen, at Gina

Hindi ko na maalala kung kailan iyon, pero hindi ko pa nakakalimutan ang pangyayari.

Gabi na noon. Bata pa yata ako noon. Nasa bahay ako at nanonood ng TV. Umuwi si nanay galing sa malayo. Galing daw siya sa pinsan ko.

Nagpunta kami sa mesa. May iniabot siya. Nakabalit sa makinis na papel. Binuksan ko. Pasalubong niya raw sa akin. May inilibre raw kasi siya ng pinsan ko. Hindi naman daw niya kayang ubusin kaya hinati niya at iyon ang inuwi niya para sa akin.

Masarap. Napakasarap. Walang kasing sarap. Higit kaysa iba pang kagaya niyaon na natikman ko.

Kalahating regular hamburger galing sa nanay ko na inuwi niya para sa akin. Nakaka-relate ako kay Karen.

Maligayang 9 na taong anibersaryo ng pagba-blog!

Onwards My 10th Year Anniversary as a Blogger

In 2004, at the height of Friendster's popularity, my friend Janet (not Napoles) introduced me to Blogger. She said I might like the site because she thinks it suits me.

So, some weeks after that, I tried checking Blogger and created my account. At that point, I think that Blogger is a free web hosting site like freewebs.

On October 13, 2004, I posted information about myself. That was my first blog. And I sent the link to my college friends and they were amazed I have my own "website". I also told them to try it but they didn't. They are just not really interested.

So my studies continue and I have already forgotten about my blog site. Then I get email that blogger became blogspot. But I still continue writing thoughts, articles, etc. about anything I think I must have a say offline.

I also created a multiply account and it has given me new venue for blogging. I think I have posted some blogs there. The unforgettable entry I made there is my review of the Global Fun Carnival on December of 2007. Until multiply reformatted and I wasn't able to retrieve them due to my procrastination. Even my pictures were lost, gone.

Facebook came, and I became an active user. Then I learned about its notes feature and started posting there. Then I stopped updating my notes.

On July 2010, I started using twitter. After some months in the microblogging site, I get to know Tumblr and find it quite nice and cute. Then I posted blogs again--just another personal blog site of mine. It works just like twitter. 

On May 2013, my #katwitz pals invited me to the iBlog9. I attended the two-day Philippine Blogging Summit. It was great! I get to know the true value of blogging. Right then and there I decided to get serious, not really serious, with blogging. So I made some changes in my blogspot account and made some post. So far I have 7 posts. At least, when I go to the iBlogX, I will be proud to promote my site to all the  bloggers there.

My site may be old but I am still a newbie. So, few days before my 9th year as a blogger, I will start my journey to my ten years of productive blogging.

Charaught! 

PS: 
Sana may follow up post ako. Igz!

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Munggo Biyernes

Photo: The Happy Tummy Kitchen (Click for recipe)

Ang ginisang munggo ang isa sa mga unang ulam na natutuhan kong lutuin nung nasa elementarya pa lamang ako. Naalala ko pa nang masunog ko ang bawang dahil nakialam ko sa kuya ko na nagluluto. 

Ang ginisang munggo ang isa sa mga pinakasimpleng pagkain ng pamilyang Pilipino. Bawat lugar sa bansa may kani-kanyang bersyon ng pagluluto nito—hinahaluan ng amplaya, talong, malunggay, o talbos ng kamote at sinasahugan ng hipon, hibe, baboy, baka, manok, tinapa, o chicharon. Maaari rin itong igisa na may kamatis. Sa Laguna, natikman ko ang ginisang munggo na may sotanghon! Ito rin ay madalas ipares sa pritong isda.

DOST’s Expo Science 2013 July 23-27, 2013

 

Let us celebrate the National Science and Technology Week. Come and join ExpoScience 2013, with the theme, “Science, Technology and Innovation: The Road to a Smarter Philippines.”

The event will be held on July 23-27, 2013 at the SMX Convention Center, SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City featuring S&T-based solutions. 

Some of the DOST technologies to be showcased are the:

• Advanced Materials Testing Laboratory or ADMATEL, a testing facility for the semiconductor industry; 
• the Automated Guideway Transit (AGT) system aimed at providing alternative transportation in Metro Manila to ease traffic congestion; 
• the Project NOAH and its components as a vital tool to address climate change; 
• DOST’s Certified Seed Production program for improved agricultural productivity; 
• and the other ICT-driven tools to make the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry more competitive.

For more about this event, visit the DOST news page.

Metro Manila North Countdown to the Centennial

July 28, 2013, Sunday, 6:00pm to 9:00pm

Pre-program performances and shows starts at 4:00pm

Valenzuela City Astrodome, Dalandanan, Valenzuela City

How to get there?

July is National Blood Donors Month

I have been a regular blood donor since 2010. “Regular” is when I reach the weight requirement of 50 kg (110 lb). Every time there is a call for a blood donation program or someone in the hospital needs one, I would prepare myself 5 to 10 days to gain weight. My regular weight is 47-49 kg.

A qualified donor can give blood every three months. A blood donor saves lives. Moreover, donating blood proves to be healthful and beneficial for the donor.

• Free health screening
• Reduced risk of heart disease (many doctors and scientists believe and noted compared to non-donors)
• Reduced risk of heart attack to one-third
• Wonderful feeling of saving someone’s life
• Stimulates production of new blood cells and refreshes the system
• Free meal and items

On 9th of June 1997, the month of July of every year has been declared National Blood Donors Month by then-President Fidel V. Ramos thru Presidential Proclamation No. 1021, s 1997.  This is to acknowledge the significance of volunteer blood donors in the country as well as encourage more people to a voluntary regular blood donation.

Every day, more than two thousand* [Philippine National Red Cross] blood units are transfused to patients around the country due to surgery, blood loss, and diseases and medical procedures that require blood components. 

The following pointers are lifted from the PhilippineNational Red Cross website.

GIVE BLOOD

Who Can Donate Blood?

You can donate blood if you…

• are in good health
• are between 16 to 65 years old (16 and 17 years old need parents’ consent);
• weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kilograms);
• have a blood pressure between: Systolic: 90-160 mmHg, Diastolic: 60-100 mmHg; and
• pass the physical and health history assessments.

How to Donate Blood?

1. Preparation before donating blood
2. Have enough rest and sleep.
3. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.
4. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.
5. Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food.
6. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.

Steps in donating blood

1. Have your weight taken.
2. Register and honestly and complete the donor registration form.
3. Have your blood type and hemoglobin checked.
4. A physician will conduct a blood donor examination.
5. Actual donation--the amount of blood to be donated (either 350cc or 450cc) will depend on the donor's weight and blood pressure. It usually takes 10 minutes or less.
6. A 5 to 10 minute rest and plenty of fluid-intake are necessary after donation.

What to do after blood donation?

1. Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.
2. Refrain from stooping down after blood donation.
3. Refrain from strenuous activities like:
   - Lifting heavy objects;
   - Driving big vehicles such as bus, trucks, etc.; or
   - Operating big machines.
4. Avoid using the punctured arm in lifting heavy objects.
5. Apply pressure on the punctured site and lift the arm in case the site is still bleeding.
6. If there is discoloration and swelling on the punctured site, you may apply cold compress for 24 hours.
7. If there is dizziness, just lie down with your feet elevated. Drink plenty of juice; and in just a few minutes or so, it will pass.

Pinas FM 95.5 Second Anniversary Concert

Pinas FM 95.5 invites us to "One Plus One Equals Hap-PINAS

Pinas FM 95.5, with tagline “Mas Masaya Dito”, has steadily gained a place in the Philippine airwaves and was giving the Pinoys a great combination of good music and witty DJs. Now on its second year, Pinas FM will hold a concert on June 12, 2013 at the Ynares Sports Arena.

The concert is entitled ”One Plus One Equals Hap-PINAS!” is a good to go to concert with a friend because “Mas Masaya Pag May Kasama”. You and a friend can get in for the price of one ticket! Aside from the one plus one ticket price, the concerts features a great lineup of performers that includes bands like Shamrock, Cueshe, Itchyworms, Moonstar88, Gracenote, Kenyo, Silent Sanctuary, and OPM artists like Jovit Baldivino, Bugoy Drilon, Liezel Garcia, and now solo Ney Dimaculangan.

In that same event, Pinas FM 95.5 will launch their “Bagong Himig, Bagong Tinig” which is the station’s search for new music artists—solo, group, or band—as well as their search for original music compositions and songs. DJ Nick Jagger added that “Bagong Himig, Bagong Tinig” is the station’s way of helping OPM by coming up with an event that will serve as platform for Filipinos to display their talents, and to help keep OPM alive.

You will want to go there earlier because there is more! On June 12, 2013, also at the Ynares Sports Arena, Pinas FM 95.5 will hold a trade fair starting at 8:00 in the morning. The trade fair will exhibit various businesses from foods and delicacies, beauty products, accessories, apparels, books, services, and more. This is will be a great opportunity for aspiring entrepreneurs and those who wanted to try new products and services, or simply to shop.

“One Plus One Hap-PINAS” the second anniversary concert of Pinas FM 95.5 on June 12, 2013 will start at 7:00 pm and will be held at the Ynares Sports Arena. Ticket price is 300.00 good for two persons kaya "Mas Masaya Pag May Kasama."

See you and your friends there!