A(H1N1)Flu: Health Alert Zero Nine

With the alarming new case of virus, the Influenza A(H1N1)，threatening the world’s health so fast right now, what can we possibly do to prevent from getting infected or just stay fit and healthy all the time?

Health Organizations are informing everyone as best as they can to do the necessary precautions and spread awareness check for our communities as well as the general check for health’s conditions of everyone in the family.

Since the virus is already in our country, and hopefully won’t spread anymore or won’t get any worst even though the flu was noted as pandemic already..

Let’s bear in mind these most important things we must do to have a healthy way of living. Here are some of the usual and constant reminders to keep ourselves away from any illnesses.

1. Keep our surroundings clean. That includes the proper waste disposal and the simple washing of hands with soap after doing any activities. Wash hands seriously. Meaning, make it at least 20 seconds until you’ve already finished singing the careless whisper, which is by the way is the countries most controversial song of the year. Cleanliness is our first line of defense to fight the illness

2. WLR. .keep watching, listening and reading news everyday, whatever updates we could extract from the news it will definitely help us. Keep posted. Awareness is one key for something to get prevented.

3. Maintain a healthy body and mind within you and those you’re living with because even simple colds should get an attention and the right treatment immediately.

4. Eat the right amount of food and right kind. We need to have a balance diet which includes more vegetables and fruits.

5. Be fit. The only thing we could lose with exercises are our flabs, I guess no one loves their extra fats, so if we really keep ourselves alive and kicking and we can maintain as fit as we can, there’s a big chance to make our body strong enough to fight any illness. How about a 20 minute walks every morning or at least twice a day. Or any kind of activities that we can stretch and get us sweat.

6. Finally, take as much as sleep as you can. For adults, of course it’s kind of difficult to have an ideal 7-8 hours of sleep but there’s always a push for trying and doing it.

Whatever virus or health problems may occur in our world, let us bear in mind that somehow human were all responsible for everything. And we are might being awaken for some message or lesson. Let us evaluate ourselves for whatever we are missing.

Remember, PREVENTION is always better than cure..

Isang Hakbang..

Be part of this walk for a cause which is happening on June 07, 2009 (sunday) at Rajah Sulayman Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

This annual event is a campaign and a fundraising of United Nations World Food Program with TNT, Unilever and DSM.

Starting point of your choice: From Manila Yacht Club or From US Embassy. Registration cost for only P150 with a tshirt, scarf and certificate of donation.

This is not just a simple walk for a cause, we can help and share what we have for those children in Mindanao who mostly can't get help because of the war they are experiencing there. We can help them to still have hope even in the midst of their surroundings full of anguish.

In a brighter side, we could have a great bonding with friends while doing this walk, and one way to stretch out, get sweat and lose some weight.

'A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step'.. Confucius.

Every single step we make, we become part of these childrens' lives.

If you are interested or even not, Pahhlease still visit this site :
---> http://www.isanghakbang.com/main.php

Mother's All Over The World =)

Know how different countries call/say 'mother' in their own language.。

Most Commonly Use:

English - Mom,Momma,Mama,Mommy
Spanish - Madre, Mamá, Mami
Arabic - Ahm
Cebuano - Inahan, Nanay
French - Mère, Maman
German - Mutter
Greek - Màna
Hawaiian - Makuahine
Ilongo - Nanay, Nay
Indonesian - Induk, Ibu, Biang, Nyokap
Italian - Madre, Mamma
Japanese - Okaasan, Haha
Latin - Mater
Malay - Emak
Russian - Mat'

To all my Mothers..You Are The Wind Beneath My Wings..

There's nobody who does everything better, be it a professional woman, a housekeeper, a wife, a friend. The kind of mothers I knew in my life. And even though I can't reach them all in this special occasion, my prayers will bring the love I have for them.
These women had been a mother to me in one way or another, in their own sweet and caring ways that touches my heart and soul.
The most precious diamonds that nobody can ever afford to replace anything or anyone in this world. All of you deserves more than a hug and a kiss but a whole lot of love.

Nanay. My Superwoman.
I was not just brought in this world by my biological parents. I am one of those who grew up with my grandparents. As what we used to say 'laking lolo or lola'.. count me in, i am one of them.
My Nanay, that's the way I call her since the day I felt she's a mother to me, she's a fighter, the best grandmother I always have. Until now I can feel That I am her favorite (excuse to all my cousins, *haha*) and she keeps treating me like a baby which by the way is what makes her the best to me. I love you 'Nay!

Mader.
I haven't been with her most of my life. But every time I am with her I can feel the love and care she shares with me. I know how much she takes good care of my father and siblings. Well, evidently enough is the way my family's healthy looks compared to me, I am petite, slim or rather sexy (haha). The coolest mama dear in the world. I love you Mader dear!

Mah Wilma.
How can I ever forget whenever I pretended to be asleep and she sneaks in to our bed and gives me a tuck. She makes sure every time I go home to Pampanga that food was all good and no matter what she's doing, she'll give her best to make me feel that I am really home.
That feeling of being so relax, just by having her around makes me wish I can always go home. I love you Mah!

Bot's Mame.
Not much that we could spend time together neither have time to talk alot. But I've known her more than enough to make me feel I have a mother in her. I am always happy she never forget to bring me banana (isang piling *haha). I love you Mame!

Miet's Nanay.
She possesses the simplicity of being a good person but a wonderful kind of mother. She gives more than she have and never bothers on material things this world offers. She's a woman with so much dedication and love. I am so lucky knowing and having her in my life. I love you Nanay!

Mama Mary.
Of course, we won't all be having great mothers without the most beloved mother of all. She's our precious mother who stands and guides us throughout. Thank you for being the best mother. to me and to all of us. I love you Mother Mary!

Happy Happy Mother's Day To All the Mother's In The World!!!

A Special Day To All the Mothers In The World

Mama. My Most Precious Gift From God

She sees everything. She gives anything.
She knows and feels all in me. She guides me every step of the way.

She cries when I cry. She laughs when I laugh.
She fights for me even if I am all down and lonely. She helps me to move forward.

The best with doing the budget, cooking, cleaning, washing, arranging, preparing, planning.
The best with upbringing a child like me in a monstrous world.

She stands beside me just to let me know I have someone in life’s battle.
I somehow owe her the life that I’ve been living.

And if I have to live my life without her I would honestly be empty.

Cebu Pacific Air

It was my first time to board on a plane and fortunately I had this experience with Cebu Pacific.

For our 4 days tour to Cebu – Bohol, we availed the Two-way promo they offered for 1,200 pesos. Fair fare huh!!

It was actually another option going to Cebu since there were no more seats available for a direct flight to Tagbilaran. So there it was, a Cebu-Bohol vacation in one.

I was a bit nervous since of course it’s my first time, but then I felt safe after awhile, especially when the attendants are nice and friendly. As well as when the crew started to show and teach us safety precautions and what to do in case of emergency stuffs.

Cool that Cebu Pacific also plays a game of ‘bring me’ but our seats are way near the tail so fat chance of beating those in front of us. But, anyhow, we still tried to join just in case. =) That’s another thing that made me feel at ease as my first time of flying.

Though I won’t advice buying foods at the plane because they’re quite expensive so better bring your own, anyway we had a one and half hour flight so no need for us to grab a food there.

Cebu Pacific offers a good price deals for their seats every now and then like we had instead of the regular fair of more than 3,000 pesos and we save as much as fifty percent of it. It’s good to check those promos rather than let the chance pass.

As what they says..

Its time everyone flies.. with http://www.cebupacificair.com/

Lunch At The Floating Restaurant, Loboc River, Bohol

Loboc is a 24 km away from the town of Tagbilaran.

Established by the Jesuits in 1602 and became famous because of the:

1. Loboc Children’s Choir that won 1st Prize at the International Folksongs Festival in Spain.

2. And another is the Loboc River which became one of the tourist destinations in Bohol that offers a river cruise and serves buffet meal with nice natives who plays music in the background. They usually sings Boholano’s or Visayans songs.

The cruise starts at Loay Bridge or at the Poblacion Town and ends at the Busay Falls.

Along the Loboc River while on cruise, people can see the rainforest extending to the mountains that joins Loboc and Bilar’s Man Made Mahogany Forrest.

And halfway the cruise, the banca’s will make a stop for a Rondalla Entertainment.

Baclayon Church, Bohol

Or the Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate is the oldest church in Bohol.

Built by the Jesuits and constructed from coral stones,

Inside the church is a dungeon, which was used to punish those who are against the Roman Catholic Church.

Beside the church are the old convent, and a museum that preserves collections of old religious statues, books, relics, music instruments and other artifacts..

Boot. The Philippines’ Famous Tarsier

Scientific name is Tarsius syrichta. Belongs to the primates of prosimii or haplorrhini.

About the size of our palm, four to five inches. And they can turn their heads to 180 degrees.

A nocturnal animal. And eats only insects.

They are territorial, that once born to a particular tree trunk, it became their only place until they die.

It’s said that they can commit suicide by banging of their heads to the tree if felt stress or irritated .

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

Man Made Mahogany Forest. Man’s Contribution to Nature

Stretched at the town of Bilar and Loboc is the rainforest of Mahogany trees that primarily help prevent soil erosions.

The trees were planted with evenly distances to each other that makes it even more beautiful.

People need to pass through the rainforest to reach the town of Carmen, where the complex was built for a good sight of the Chocolate Hills.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

Chocolate Hills. Fine Art of Nature

These uniformly cone or dome shaped hills serves to be Bohol’s signature.

Amazingly covered with grass that turned brown during the dry season which makes it look like really chocolates. These hills made of limestone’s left over from coral reefs during the ice age when the island was submerged.

Estimately, more or less 1268 hills and about 30 to 50 meters high.

Hills are scattered around the towns of Carmen, Batuan and Sagbayan.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

Hanging Brdige, Loboc, Bohol

Located at Loboc River is a Hanging Brige made from bamboo where many tourists also visits. At the other end of the bridge is a Souvenir Shop and a Rondalla Group of kids that gives entertainment.

References

http://www.bohol.ph/mun30.html

Blood Compact（Sandugo）

A sign of Friendship and Peace between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi (Spanish leader which represented Spain) and Datu Sikatuna (native Chieftain).

This site can be found in Barangay Bool, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

This event happened in 1565.

They made this treaty through a blood compact by drinking wine from coconut and put droplets of their blood on it.

References

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

Beautiful Bohol. A Little of it’s History

It is the 10^th largest island in the country. Located in the Central Part of the Visayas Region.

It’s capital is Tagbilaran City.

Bohol is surrounded by Cebu,Leyte and Mindanao.

The word 'Bohol' is said to came from a Barangays’ named Bo-ol in Tagbilaran were among Magellan first visited.

Natives of Bohol are called as Boholano’s or Bol-anon, the descendants of Pintados (Tattooed Ones) started their arts thru the paints in their bodies were ink was being extracted from plants.

The people’s main livelihood is farming and fishing. Scattered in this land are numerous kinds of flora and fauna that serves as attraction too.

The fourth president of the Philippines was born in Talibon, Bohol. Carlos P. Garcia (1957 – 1960).

TwSignificant part of Philippine history happened in Bohol.
1. Tamblot Uprising, a revolt occurred in 1621 during the Spanish Regime. 2. Dagohoy Rebellion, led by Francisco Dagohoy in 1744 to 1829 and considered as the longest revolt in the Philippines.

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bohol

BOHOL

How can I never fall in love with this land? It has all the beauty of nature, the best art I've ever laid eyes and an indescribable simplicity of life they embrace. I find serenity and peace whenever I close my eyes and think of this place. And if I am goin’ to have a chance again, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be but Bohol.


























This was the best coffee experience i've ever had. I can't even finish my coffee because i was just mesmerized with the ocean, the sand, the sun, the instrumental sounds in the background, and the peacefulness of the place.