tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83568159769562665982024-03-15T01:11:10.554+08:00Mapagbigay Ka Ba?About Sharing, Thanking, Inspiring and Giving.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-22993923945310102672019-11-26T08:40:00.002+08:002019-11-26T08:40:29.409+08:00Eat. Help. Love: A Benefit Dinner for the People Ignite Foundation Scholarship Foundation<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Reposting this announcement from People Ignite:</div>
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EAT. HELP. LOVE. <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t98/1/16/1f37d.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">đ˝</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t80/1/16/1f64f.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">đ</span></span><span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">â¤ď¸</span></span><br /></div>
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Join us over a 5-course dinner by Chef Milo Cruz, at Big Bad Wolf, BGC, and pay it forward by helping 21 underprivileged kids who desire to pursue their education. Letâs share love this Christmas through our 1st benefit dinner by the People Ignite Foundation. <span class="_5afx" style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; direction: ltr; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; unicode-bidi: isolate;"><a class="_58cn" data-ft="{"type":104,"tn":"*N"}" href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/igniteens?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG" style="color: #385898; cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; text-decoration-line: none;"><span aria-label="hashtag" class="_58cl _5afz" style="color: #365899; font-family: inherit; unicode-bidi: isolate;">#</span><span class="_58cm" style="font-family: inherit;">igniteens</span></a></span></div>
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It will be on December 10, 2019, Tuesday at 6 pm. Each meal of Php 1,800 will help 21 students in our scholarship program.</div>
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For RSVP and inquiries, you may message EENA at 09176358319 or foundation@peopleignite.com <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/1f601.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">đ</span></span></div>
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We hope to see you then!<br /><br /><br />
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Our communities:<br />Paiisa National High School, Quezon Province<br />Calamba Bayside Integrated School, Laguna<br />Noordhoff Craniofacial Foundation Philippines<br />Voice of the Free <span class="_5mfr" style="font-family: inherit; margin: 0px 1px;"><span class="_6qdm" style="background-image: url("https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6c/1/16/2764.png"); background-repeat: no-repeat; background-size: contain; color: transparent; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; font-size: 16px; height: 16px; text-shadow: none; vertical-align: text-bottom; width: 16px;">â¤ď¸</span></span></div>
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Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-89666991527140194092018-12-13T14:45:00.001+08:002018-12-13T14:45:43.767+08:00Help a child access basic sanitation<br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">On December 15, 2018, four countries in Asia - India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand - will simultaneously mount a benefit sale of American Standard GENIE Hand Showers with 100% of proceeds to be donated to the LIXIL-UNICEF âMake A Splashâ program. In India, all proceeds will be donated to the UNICEF India WASH program. Fittingly named âShower For Goodâ, consumers who buy a GENIE Hand Shower will be able to enjoy a great shower experience and at the same time help children live healthier lives through access to basic sanitation. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the worldâs biggest player in water technology, LIXIL leverages its expertise as it teams up with UNICEF, who works in over 100 countries worldwide to improve access to clean water, basic toilets and good hygiene practices. Through Make A Splash, the two organizations aim to promote local sanitation markets, by creating demand for sanitation products like toilets, improving supply of such products, and supporting opportunities for affordable finance.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">As part of the LIXIL Group, American Standard brand aims to sell 1000 units of GENIE Hand Shower in each of the 4 participating countries â India, Indonesia, Philippines and Thailand - at the âShower For Goodâ benefit sale, with all proceeds going towards the LIXIL-UNICEF âMake A Splashâ program. In India, all proceeds will go towards the UNICEF India WASH program. Whatâs more, GENIE Hand Showers will be sold at a specially discounted price at P595 each. For the convenience of the public, everyone can pre-order online. Simply click the link </span><a data-lynx-mode="hover" href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Famericanstandard.com.ph%2Fshower-for-good%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR1BUUOEoe_XuxDDC_7J4O1kWLmzitGAI4tL_SYAwJJjfI-FBkDtKzxEYlM&h=AT1RQ66nI6ofVFJjCezbiC-ju84kMxNhT1rnJLUEi6T99QCeXpD0TeiOdE7Qo-YFAxWn2M7XO3A3HcE8tcbMhKVf2hpIgZQCYZN0UilttH3mt1CTUS9sLanX5piaYG_WIw" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: #e5e4e4; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">https://americanstandard.com.ph/shower-for-good/</a><span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the Philippines, âShower For Goodâ uses the holiday season as a fitting backdrop for the benefit sale. The public and invited guests at the Eastwood Mall Central Park Open in Libis, Quezon City will be treated to a Chorale fest as the benefit sale manned by volunteer university students and civic organizations in the country race to deliver all 1000 GENIE Hand Showers to the saleâs finish line, ensuring the donation of all proceeds to LIXIL-UNICEF âMake A Splashâ program. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Placing comfort, hygiene and aesthetics at its forefront, the award-winning GENIE Hand Shower boasts better water pressure performance because of an especially designed water channel and 120 micro spray holes that ensure a robust water flow, even under a low pressure. In addition, users can also look forward to a visibly clean shower experience. Sporting a rarely seen translucent shower face, GENIE Hand Shower is also revolutionary in its product design that prompts users to clean the slime and mineral deposits to ensure they are getting clean water for their shower session even after long-time use. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">With your support, the benefits of a great shower can extend not just to you and your family, but to a child whose life may be changed for good. The âShower For Goodâ event will help give disadvantaged children access to an appropriate toilet. Toilets are proven to help boost childrenâs survival rates, make communities healthier and more productive, and even improve a childâs chances of attending school. </span><br />
<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">By 2021, the LIXIL-UNICEF âMake A Splashâ program will have contributed to global efforts to improve basic sanitation for 250 million people around the world. UNICEF and LIXIL, together with the help of its consumers and customers are improving sanitation around the world, one toilet at a time. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">To know more, visit </span><a data-lynx-mode="hover" data-lynx-uri="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Famericanstandard.com.ph%2Fshower-for-good%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0pG2MLWFrkUTgNQ86gNYrQIJ2F-gFFjhlfVfUllu6Oc1LFvvIaID38Fus&h=AT1RQ66nI6ofVFJjCezbiC-ju84kMxNhT1rnJLUEi6T99QCeXpD0TeiOdE7Qo-YFAxWn2M7XO3A3HcE8tcbMhKVf2hpIgZQCYZN0UilttH3mt1CTUS9sLanX5piaYG_WIw" href="https://americanstandard.com.ph/shower-for-good/?fbclid=IwAR0pG2MLWFrkUTgNQ86gNYrQIJ2F-gFFjhlfVfUllu6Oc1LFvvIaID38Fus" rel="nofollow noopener" style="background-color: #e5e4e4; color: black; cursor: pointer; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;" target="_blank">https://americanstandard.com.ph/shower-for-good/</a><span style="background-color: #e5e4e4; font-family: "helvetica neue" , "segoe ui" , "helvetica" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and make a pledge to purchase GENIE Hand Shower on Dec. 15, 2018.</span>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-70168029320243250242016-06-01T09:40:00.001+08:002016-06-01T09:40:51.616+08:00Caritas sa Veritas Telethon 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>âAmong our tasks as witnesses to the love of Christ is that of giving a voice to the cry of the poor,â </i>Pope Francis</div>
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Caritas Manila, in partnership with Radio Veritas 846, will conduct a telethon for education on June 6, 2016 from 6:00AM to 5:00PM.</div>
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This yearâs Caritas sa Veritas Telethon focuses on âPoverty reduction through Educationâ. It aims to raise public awareness on what we â as a Church can do in reducing the rate of poverty, one of the most rampant problemsâ in the country. </div>
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Caritas Manila believes that education is the most effective developmental program for poverty reduction. Approximately 24 million Filipinos live below the poverty line. Based on studies, poverty incidence drops to 10.7% and 2.4% for households whose most educated member is a college undergraduate and college graduate, respectively. </div>
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Only 0.1% poverty incidence occurs in NCR among households whose most educated member is a college graduate; while on the other hand, ARMMâs poverty incidence is highest at 13.1%.</div>
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With this, Caritas Manila expands its education program in the poorest regions, focusing in Mindanao and Yolanda-hit areas. </div>
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The Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program (YSLEP) is one of the Churchâs responses to poverty reduction. YSLEP is the flagship program of Caritas Manila which extends financial assistance to poor but deserving youth, trains and hones the youth not only for academic excellence but also to become servant leaders and good members of the community. </div>
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To date, Caritas Manila has produced over 10,000 graduates. Last Saturday, May 28, during its 7th Recognition Ceremonies, Caritas Manila honored 216 awardees for leadership and academic excellence out of the 625 graduates for the school year 2015-2016. Caritas Manila continues to provide educational assistance, values formation workshops, and leadership trainings to almost 5,000 students nationwide.</div>
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In this Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy, we encourage everyone to support this program to help send more youth to school. It only takes P2, 100 a month (P25, 000/year) to support a scholar and help them to finish college. Also, there is a 98% chance that a household gets out of poverty when there is a college graduate in the family according to Family Income and Expenditure Study in 2009.</div>
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Caritas Manila Executive Director, Rev. Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual appealed support to Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program. </div>
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âEducation is every childâs birth right. Let us prove that poverty is not a hindrance to success. Please support Youth Servant Leadership and Education Program to send more youth to school and help reduce poverty,â Fr. Pascual said. </div>
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Listeners can participate and donate in the telethon by calling 925-7931 to 40 or 0917595-LOVE (5083). Phone lines will be open throughout the live broadcast on Radio Veritas 846.</div>
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Donations are accepted through our Peso Bank Accounts: </div>
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Account Name: Caritas Manila Inc.</div>
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BPI Account Number 3063-5357-01</div>
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BDO Account Number 5600-45905</div>
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Metrobank Account Number 175-3-17506954-3</div>
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And online via: <a href="http://www.veritas846.ph/ysleptelethon2016/">http://www.veritas846.ph/ysleptelethon2016/</a></div>
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To know more about Caritas Manila, visit <a href="http://www.caritasmanila.org.ph/">www.caritasmanila.org.ph</a>. </div>
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Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-71015284772103462052014-04-07T01:18:00.001+08:002014-04-07T01:18:31.075+08:00A fellow blogger needs our help<div><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZZLR8YJeSZS4x6D_iVsgvseYpR9DIeQ5Chrbm3gYGMN4T_xIwWqq6PGwPvhGMle30PDurvxXqItpf5bQIItLNRz3jV8BH5YgQSZKSQ1JX08lKYG0waqu7hSXyxiCNr3I0v5b2L4O0Qhf/s640/blogger-image-606477198.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPZZLR8YJeSZS4x6D_iVsgvseYpR9DIeQ5Chrbm3gYGMN4T_xIwWqq6PGwPvhGMle30PDurvxXqItpf5bQIItLNRz3jV8BH5YgQSZKSQ1JX08lKYG0waqu7hSXyxiCNr3I0v5b2L4O0Qhf/s640/blogger-image-606477198.jpg"></a></div>Ideally, weekends are for family bonding. Be it at home or any place you and your loved ones can spend a great time together.</span></div><div><br></div><div>For us bloggers, we often get invites for out of town trips where we are even allowed to bring a family member or a friend to join in especially if the host or venue offers some activities that are family-oriented.</div><div><br></div><div>Last April 5, fellow blogger Vance Madrid (www.purpleplumfairy.blogspot.com) and her mom Rica attended an event in Pampanga where they were treated to some exciting activities. However, what could have been a fun experience turned into a forgettable moment for them after they got hurt while riding a ATV during the event.</div><div><br></div><div>They were transported back to Manila after the accident. After some test, Vance's mother was confined and was advised to undergo an operation soon.</div><div><br></div><div>Vance, who also suffered bruises in different part of her body, is knocking the hearts of those willing to help her and her mom. Below is her account details. Thank you in advance to those who will send help in any amount and ways they can.</div><div><br></div><div>Nuffnang Security Bank card</div><div>140651-992-008368-8</div><div>Vanessa Q. Madrid</div><div><br></div>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-8258701989284533332014-03-28T18:08:00.002+08:002014-03-28T18:11:08.752+08:00Donate your Old iPad for Deaf Learners<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The iPad works perfectly as a tool for deaf children to communicate with each other, learn how to read and write in a more entertaining way; and these gadgets provide a specific skill-set which could prepare them in facing the tough world. However, iPads remain out-of-reach among deaf learners in the Philippines.<br />
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In the government-owned Baguio City Special Education (SPED) Center, deaf learners still use the traditional book and blackboard methods every day. These are more often than not, outdated. Lucky are those whose parents can buy updated learning materials and tech products that aid their children in understanding their lessons in school.<br />
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While the deaf learners are on summer vacation this April and May 2014, New Media Services would like to invite everyone who has just upgraded or replaced their iPad to donate their old or unutilized units for the benefit of these deaf learners.<br />
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The old iPad units will be installed with a list of education applications that can help the deaf learners in their Math and English subjects. We hope to have the first set of iPads released to third graders studying at the Baguio SPED Center as our primary beneficiaries.<br />
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In the past years, we already helped with âlittle miraclesâ to the Hearing Impaired Sequence of the school by renovating and refurnishing their classrooms, donating computers, sponsoring their Internet connection, providing learning materials- all things that the government could not easily provide as of the moment.<br />
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With your help, we can do a whole lot more good! You might think that the old iPad in the corner of your room collecting dust is just a simple gadget; but that old iPad can be a key to fruitful learning sessions that will change the lives of these deaf kids in the Philippines.<br />
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To donate, you can send your old iPad units to our Australian headquarters located at 4 Dundass Grove, Botanic Ridge, Victoria, Australia. We will handle the shipping expenses of the units to the Philippines.<br />
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You can also support the Hearing Impaired Sequence of Baguio City SPED Center by donating through this link: <a href="http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home">http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home</a>. For questions and suggestions, email us at info@newmediaservices.com.au now.<br />
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New Media Services is not just Australiaâs leading provider of end user support services and cloud-based messaging platforms. NMS is also the leading advocate of improved deaf education in the Philippines. For years, NMS has consistently supported the Hearing Sequence of Baguio City Special Education (SPED) Center and out-of-school youth in the Philippines. To know more about the charitable activities of NMS, please visit <a href="http://newmediaservices.com.au/nmscares">http://newmediaservices.com.au/nmscares</a> or email us at info@newmediaservices.com.au now.<br />
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The iPad works perfectly as a tool for deaf <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">children</span>
to communicate with each other, learn how to read and write in a more
entertaining way; and these gadgets provide a specific skill-set which
could prepare them in facing the tough world. However, iPads remain
out-of-reach among deaf learners in the Philippines.<br />
In the government-owned Baguio City <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">Special Education</span>
(SPED) Center, deaf learners still use the traditional book and
blackboard methods every day. These are more often than not, outdated.
Lucky are those whose parents can buy updated learning materials and
tech products that aid their children in understanding their lessons in
school.<br />
While the deaf learners are on summer vacation this April and May
2014, New Media Services would like to invite everyone who has just
upgraded or replaced their iPad to donate their old or unutilized units
for <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">the benefit</span> of these deaf learners.<br />
The old iPad units will be installed with a list of education
applications that can help the deaf learners in their Math and English
subjects. We hope to have the first set of iPads released to third
graders studying at the Baguio SPED Center as our primary beneficiaries.<br />
In the past years, we already helped with âlittle miraclesâ to the
Hearing Impaired Sequence of the school by renovating and refurnishing
their classrooms, donating computers, sponsoring their Internet
connection, providing learning materials- all things that the government
could not easily provide as of the moment.<br />
With your help, we can do a whole lot more good! You might think that
the old iPad in the corner of your room collecting dust is just a
simple gadget; but that old iPad can be a key to fruitful learning
sessions that will change the lives of these deaf kids in the
Philippines.<br />
To donate, you can send your old iPad units to our Australian
headquarters located at 4 Dundass Grove, Botanic Ridge, Victoria,
Australia. We will handle the shipping expenses of the units to the
Philippines.<br />
You can also support the Hearing Impaired Sequence of Baguio City SPED Center by donating through this link:<a href="http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home"> http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home</a>. For questions and suggestions, email us at info@newmediaservices.com.au now.<br />
<i>New Media Services is not just Australiaâs leading provider of
end user support services and cloud-based messaging platforms. NMS is
also the leading advocate of improved deaf education in the Philippines.
For years, NMS has consistently supported the Hearing Sequence of
Baguio City Special Education (SPED) Center and out-of-school youth in
the Philippines. To know more about the charitable activities of NMS,
please visit http://newmediaservices.com.au/nmscares or email us at
info@newmediaservices.com.au now.</i><br />
- See more at: http://thenewsmakers.info/2014/03/donate-your-old-ipad-to-deaf-learners/#sthash.phj5NZR4.dpuf</div>
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The iPad works perfectly as a tool for deaf <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD4">children</span>
to communicate with each other, learn how to read and write in a more
entertaining way; and these gadgets provide a specific skill-set which
could prepare them in facing the tough world. However, iPads remain
out-of-reach among deaf learners in the Philippines.<br />
In the government-owned Baguio City <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD1">Special Education</span>
(SPED) Center, deaf learners still use the traditional book and
blackboard methods every day. These are more often than not, outdated.
Lucky are those whose parents can buy updated learning materials and
tech products that aid their children in understanding their lessons in
school.<br />
While the deaf learners are on summer vacation this April and May
2014, New Media Services would like to invite everyone who has just
upgraded or replaced their iPad to donate their old or unutilized units
for <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD3">the benefit</span> of these deaf learners.<br />
The old iPad units will be installed with a list of education
applications that can help the deaf learners in their Math and English
subjects. We hope to have the first set of iPads released to third
graders studying at the Baguio SPED Center as our primary beneficiaries.<br />
In the past years, we already helped with âlittle miraclesâ to the
Hearing Impaired Sequence of the school by renovating and refurnishing
their classrooms, donating computers, sponsoring their Internet
connection, providing learning materials- all things that the government
could not easily provide as of the moment.<br />
With your help, we can do a whole lot more good! You might think that
the old iPad in the corner of your room collecting dust is just a
simple gadget; but that old iPad can be a key to fruitful learning
sessions that will change the lives of these deaf kids in the
Philippines.<br />
To donate, you can send your old iPad units to our Australian
headquarters located at 4 Dundass Grove, Botanic Ridge, Victoria,
Australia. We will handle the shipping expenses of the units to the
Philippines.<br />
You can also support the Hearing Impaired Sequence of Baguio City SPED Center by donating through this link:<a href="http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home"> http://baguiosped.com/donate/donate/home</a>. For questions and suggestions, email us at info@newmediaservices.com.au now.<br />
<i>New Media Services is not just Australiaâs leading provider of
end user support services and cloud-based messaging platforms. NMS is
also the leading advocate of improved deaf education in the Philippines.
For years, NMS has consistently supported the Hearing Sequence of
Baguio City Special Education (SPED) Center and out-of-school youth in
the Philippines. To know more about the charitable activities of NMS,
please visit http://newmediaservices.com.au/nmscares or email us at
info@newmediaservices.com.au now.</i><br />
- See more at: http://thenewsmakers.info/2014/03/donate-your-old-ipad-to-deaf-learners/#sthash.phj5NZR4.dpuf</div>
Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-37760281220371803902013-05-27T17:05:00.000+08:002013-05-27T17:17:39.282+08:00Juan Night with Jose & Wally and help save lives<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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What do Oprah Winfrey, Rod Stewart and former US President George Bush have in common?<br />
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They are all thyroid patients.<br />
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About 200 million people in the world have some form of thyroid disease. This is according to www.thyroid.ca, one of the well-known source of information about the disease.<br />
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Thyroid disorders for the most part are treatable; however, untreated thyroid disease can produce serious results in other parts of the body. Improved public awareness and understanding of thyroid disorders will enable patients and their families to cope more effectively with the sometimes disturbing course of thyroid illness. In this way individuals will also be better equipped to play a role in alerting their physicians to a suspected thyroid condition that may otherwise be difficult to diagnose in the sometimes slowly developing initial phases.<br />
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In the Philippines, a fundraising concert for thyroid patients will be held on July 6, 2013 (8:00 pm) at the Crossroad Center, Mother Ignacia Ave. corner Sct. Reyes St., Quezon City. Juan Night with Jose & Wally. produced by the Philippine Society of Nuclear Medicine (PSNM), features two of the countryâs leading comedians, Jose Manalo and Wally Bayola. Joining the popular duo are equally talented stand-up comedians Anton Diva and Ethel Booba.<br />
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So if youâre in for a night of laughter and at the same time support the cause, grab your tickets now. You may contact Michael Go of iConceptualizeyourEvents Inc. â 0917-9159406 / 0922-8437628.<br />
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The event is sponsored by Mang Inasal, Jackman Plaza, Francis M Clothing Company, Black Beauty, Xight Interactive, RawMatters CafĂŠ, Traveltime Travel and Tours, WhenInManila.com, Arman Taylo Photography, Oleia , and Gluta White and Firm. For updates, like our page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PSNM.WTD">http://www.facebook.com/PSNM.WTD</a>.<br />
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This is JUAN concert you should not miss. Be part of the show and join the Celebration of the World Thyroid Day and help save lives! Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-219189842341361982012-10-31T09:42:00.002+08:002012-10-31T09:42:49.693+08:00Two Angels Need Our Help<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I can't bear hearing a baby cry.<br />
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It's not that I hate listening to their shrieks but it's because I lost my first child saying goodbye to me with a cry for help as I held on her tiny right hand until her last breath.<br />
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The pain still lingers within me. I could have had a 5-year old daughter calling me daddy today asking me to bring her to the mall for a treat... for a new dress... for a cute doll.<br />
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But I know she's in a better place now looking over me, her mom and younger brother Charles.<br />
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A few weeks ago, a good friend and I had a chat online. It was not the usual friendly bantering when we talk about our projects, upcoming events and stuff. She opened up something personal... something unimaginable that despite in the smiley emoticons in our thread, I know that every word she typed in breaks her heart.<br />
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She just don't know how her story crushed my heart, too.<br />
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In a nutshell, here's the dilemma that my friend and her family is undergoing right now: Two new family members, 2-month old John Cyrus and 1-month old Kaniel Makeen, are fighting for their lives and both need a liver transplant. <br />
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We all know how much is the cost of such procedure and its maintenance after the operation. And to have two loved ones suffering similar conditions at the same time is such a situation seems unbearable.<br />
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But the family is hanging on and vowed to face this battle and needs all the help they can get. They might be emotionally and financially bruised but they still have the fighting spirit and high hopes to overcome such adversary.<br />
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For now, sharing their story is the least that I can do. If you wish to help the family, a detailed post and info on how to reach them can be found at <a href="http://www.caraeclesiblings.info/a-call-for-help-two-angels-knocking-to-your-kind-hearts/">Our Priceless Treasures</a>.<br />
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<br />Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-4911588709544509572012-04-03T17:05:00.001+08:002012-04-03T17:15:13.221+08:00Purchase an App, Support an Educational Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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UNIQLO, a leading global Japanese retail holding company that designs, manufactures and sells clothing under five brands, announces the release of The Value of $1 Android application for smartphones on March 29, the latest initiative in its growing social business program. This initiative extends UNIQLOâs partnership with social business pioneer Grameen by offering smartphone users around the world an opportunity to support educational programs for children in Bangladesh through a single US dollar or equivalent in local currencies. <br />
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<i><b>The Value of $1</b></i> project is based on the concept of connecting people around the world through the value of investing one US dollar. By simply purchasing The Value of $1 Android application, smartphone users can directly participate in a social business in a new way. The app supports several languages including English, Japanese, French, Korean and Chinese (simplified and traditional) and will be available to smartphone users around the world for $1 via the Android Market online store. <br />
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All the proceeds from the first 10,000* sales of the app will go towards the production of fun learning T-shirts and study booklets designed to promote literacy among children in Bangladesh. Sales of the app will enable Grameen UNIQLO to sell learning sets worth $2 for the equivalent of $1 in local currency. The entire process from manufacturing to marketing will be handled locally and any profits will be reinvested by Grameen UNIQLO into projects designed to contribute to Bangladeshi society through the local production and marketing of clothing. <br />
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Smartphone users who register for the project through the app receive an electronic certificate of participation. The certificate will track the progress of the production and marketing process giving participants the opportunity to actually see their $1 investment at work. Users of the app can also download a fun electronic learning aid for Bengali--the official language of Bangladesh.<br />
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The pay version of The Value of $1 app is limited to first 10,000 participants. A free version of the app will be available for download after the project ends. The app costs the equivalent of $1 US. Local currency conversion is calculated based on the exchange rates when sales of the app begin. If the local price after the exchange conversion is below the minimum price permitted on the local Android Market, the app will be priced at the lowest permitted price for that region. For more information about <i><b>The Value of $1 Android app</b></i>, please visit: <a href="http://www.grameenuniqlo.com/">http://www.grameenuniqlo.com</a>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-46099101604221171762012-03-27T11:34:00.001+08:002012-03-27T11:34:17.220+08:00Bong Pascasio of Grin Department needs our help<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<i>Oh shampoo, day! May libre kang toothpaste! May libre kang toothbrush!</i><br />
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Love it or hate it but 90's babies can't deny the fact that this double meaning song lyrics was just too tempting not to be chanted especially during drinking sessions with friends.<br />
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It's from one of the many catchy songs by Grin Department, a band who out of no where conquered the airwaves and walkmans some 20 years ago. I<i>skin, Iniwan. Syota ng Bayan, Di ko alam... </i>the list goes on. Now, I feel like doing a GD marathon.<br />
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Now here's the thing, I saw in Facebook a plea from Gege Pascacio, daughter of Bong who was the lead vocal of the band. Currently, Bong is confined at the Sta. Ana Hospital in Manila due to Chronic Abdominal Decease and needs to go through a surgery anytime soon.<br />
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His family is at their lowest nowadays since their house in Sta. Mesa was burned into ashes after a big fire hit their area recently. They were not able to save anything and are in deep financial problem.<br />
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Anyone can help by either donating type AB blood or Php 1,500 for each of the eight (8) blood bags that Bong needs. I'm pretty sure they need more help than this since after the operation, medications will still be required for Bong.<br />
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I hope his friends from the music industry can read this post. If you think you can help the Pascasio family, you can reach Aling Sylvia, Bong's mother at tel. no. 0946-8837508.<br />
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I hope Bong can overcome this trial and will be given another chance to showcase his talent. I want to hear him sing again this lyrics from his song Barkada:<br />
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<i>"...ang kalokohan ay di mawawala<br />hindi na dapat pinag iisipan pa<br />lahat tayo ay dapat magsaya!"</i><br />
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The âI Will If You Willâ campaign empowers people to share a personal dare with the world by asking everyone <i>what are you willing to do to save the planet?</i></div>
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The concept of âI Will If You Willâ centers
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person, business or organization to a âpromiseâ and their friends,
family, customers or members to a âchallengeâ â uniting them behind the
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WWF-Philippines encourages you to share
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Facebook, upload it on Youtube, tag your friends on Twitter! Friends
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The simple promise can range from
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<b>HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN âI WILL IF YOU WILLâ STATEMENT</b></div>
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<b></b><b>Have your own âI Will If You Willâ statement through the following simple steps:</b></div>
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1. Come up with your own âI Will If You Willâ challenge! For example:
âI will bike to work everyday instead of taking my car if you will
pledge to live green and like the WWF-Philippines page!â<br />
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2. Download <a href="http://www.sendspace.com/file/p1qa9n"><b>TEMPLATE 1</b> </a>and edit it on Photoshop. Type your âI Will If You Willâ challenge.<br />
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3. Save the file in .JPEG format.<br />
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4. Post it on your Facebook page and on the <a href="http://facebook.com/WWF.Philippines" target="_blank">WWF-Philippines Facebook page</a>! Tag your friends and ask them to come up with their own âI Will If You Willâ statements too!<br />
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<b>Donât have Photoshop? Not a problem!</b></div>
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1. Download <a href="http://www.sendspace.com/file/hbw55p">TEMPLATE 2</a> and open it on Microsoft Powerpoint. You can also download <a href="http://www.sendspace.com/file/o7etla">TEMPLATE 3</a> and open it on Microsoft Paint. Edit and type your own âI Will If You Willâ challenge.<br />
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3. Post it on your Facebook page and on the <a href="http://facebook.com/WWF.Philippines" target="_blank">WWF-Philippines Facebook page</a>! Tag your friends and ask them to come up with their own âI Will If You Willâ statements too! </div>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-34410584419059679942011-12-26T11:15:00.000+08:002011-12-26T11:34:37.795+08:00Sendong victims needs our help!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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This year's holiday season will go down as one of the saddest Christmas to many Filipinos especially those living in the provinces that were affected by killer typhoon Sendong.<br />
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According to a report from Unicef, almost 200,000 children were affected by the flash flood brought by Sendong. What's more depressing is the fact that more than a thousand lives were also taken and another thousand people are still reported missing.<br />
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I am just proud that I am part of an organization like People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) under the leadership of outgoing President Bong Austero who immediately released funds to help out affected employees of our member companies based in Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City. It's our own little way of reaching out to them, especially to CDO who adopted us for a week during a PMAP event held in the city last October.<br />
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I was also inspired by friends and fellow bloggers based in CDO who has been active in conducting fund-raising activities for our <i>kababayan</i> in spite of the fact that they too are victims of Sendong. One of them told me that <i>"you'll be moved by the scenes when you are here. You will feel that you're just lucky that you did not experience what they have gone through and that's my motivation to help them in the possible ways I can"</i><br />
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Yesterday, my family spent lunch at McDonalds in Proj. 4, QC and I consider it one special day not because of the holiday celebration but more on the joy that I felt when we brought something to donate for the victims of Sendong. It was the first time that I actually made extra effort to share something for the needy since I stopped doing a yearly gift-giving activity in 2007, the year I lost my daughter and younger brother in a span of three months.<br />
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Prior to that date, I've been organizing activities like feeding programs and donation drive for Christmas using a portion of my 13th month pay since 1997. But I somewhat lost the excitement and the Christmas spirit when I got hit with a back-to-back personal tragedies.<br />
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Typhoon Sendong may have brought sadness to the lives of thousands of people but it's really amazing how hope can do wonders. Hope touches even the heart of stone, uplift spirit, and unite a nation. Personally, my heart was broken many times looking at the images of mothers cradling lifeless bodies of their children, people crying out for help and sad faces of children. But I have to admit, it awaken me to relive a good deed that I should have not ceased doing in the first place. I have just pushed the "reset" button and will do more action than just writing for this advocacy blog. <br />
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For those who have old clothes, foot wears, bedding, canned goods and other useful things to donate, McDonalds outlets nationwide are accepting donations for the victims of Sendong. Below are other organizations who have also offered their services and accepts your donations:<br />
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<b>Inquirer Relief Drive</b><br />
1098 Chino Roces Ave.<br />
Cor MAscardo and Yague Sts.<br />
Makati City<br />
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<b>GMA Kapuso Foundatrion</b><br />
2nd Floor GMA Netwrok Bldg.<br />
GMA Drive, Diliman, QC<br />
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<b>All LBC outlets nationwide.</b><br />
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For cash donations, you can visit any outlet of 7-Eleven or Cebuana Lhuiller or log on to <a href="http://www.worldvision.org.ph/">www.worldvision.org.ph</a> or <a href="http://www.unicef.ph/">www.unicef.ph</a>.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-67019679973172011712011-12-15T08:42:00.001+08:002011-12-26T11:24:27.681+08:00Yuri's Search for his Missing Mom<br />
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It's only a couple of weeks from now and the whole world will be celebrating Christmas day.<br />
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Personally, I am excited for my son Charles on how he would react in all the gifts that my wife and I have brought for him. It's my biggest joy to see his face light up and smile. Whatever that can make him happy is now my lifelong quest.<br />
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This morning, as I check my mails and Facebook notifications, an image made me pause for awhile and gave me goosebumps. It was a hand-written letter from a 6-year old boy named Yuri looking for his mommy Collen Gabrido who went missing since Dec. 6 of this year. I may not be his father but I can feel his pain of longing for his mom.<br />
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Well, this is the first time I'll admit it but sometimes my son seems to look for something that only his mommy can give. I'll act silly, bring out all the toy and sing along with Disney characters shownon TV when Charles is crying but sometimes I just can't make him stop. Then, when his mommy comes to the rescue, I don't know what potion she have that she can make him laugh in an instant.<br />
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I feel for Yuri. And also for his dad. My blogger friend Myk Rome, who personally the Gabrido family, was the one who informed me about the incident.<br />
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<i>Spreading across social media platforms in the Philippines especially on Facebook is a photo of a woman named Coleen Gabrido who has been reportedly missing since December 6, 2011. What moved me is the letter of a child to his mommy.</i><br />
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<i> According to Coleen's husband, his wife left home at about 1pm to attend to a review class and never came back. Coleen is a registered nurse and is recently attending a class for her IELTS (International English Language Testing System) for their family's plans to go abroad (Australia/Canada). Before she left their house, Coleen messaged her husband at about 12:40pm on December 6 saying, "Dad, papasok na ako. (Dad, I'm going to school)". That was the last text he received from her. The review center is just 15 minutes away from their home. <br /><br />Coleen's husband tried to contact her mobile phone upon finding that his wife hasn't returned yet nor replied back to his messages. Her phone was still ringing in December 6 but next day, December 7 after 5pm, she can no longer be contacted.</i><br />
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<i>Coleen is about 5'4" tall with an estimated weight 120-125lbs. The young mom at 26 had with her, her Nine West black shoulder bag, mobile phone, books and wallet. She did not leave their house with any extra clothing to dispute thoughts that she might have run away. From her review class, Coleen usually arrives at around 10-10:30pm but she did not get to come home since the night of December 6, 2011.<br /><br />The Gabrido family has already filed a police report but it has been 8 days now. Yuri is very sad and very worried about her mom. Please help Yuri find his mom... it's his only Christmas wish. Have a heart to help in the search.<br /> </i><br />
<i>If you have seen Coleen or if you have any information about her whereabouts, please contact immediately +639159013848 / email limp13ph@yahoo.com</i><br />
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All photos and text below where taken from <a href="http://socialmediawhore.blogspot.com/2011/12/childs-christmas-wish-find-my-mom.html">The Social Media Chameleon's Racing Thoughts</a>.<i> </i><br />
<br />Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-8668645599693477602011-11-22T14:28:00.001+08:002011-11-22T14:34:37.341+08:00Pasayahin Mo Ang Pasko 2011<br />
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The People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) will conduct a gift-giving activity on December for confined patients and their families at the Philippine General Hospital. All sorts of donations will be accepted. Please check the details on the flyer on how to be part of this worthwhile activity.<br />
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Today, more and more companies have been becoming green. They have been volunteering time and donating money to green causes, using green technology, and encouraging their employees to think green. Well, why not eat green. Much better in establishments that promotes programs that aims in preserving our environment.<br />
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Take the case of Impressca, a restaurant that I frequent almost every weekend especially in their SM Araneta Center outlet. I just love salad that's why I like this store. And what made me more impressed with Impressca is the fact that they have some good practices that are good for the environment that other businesses should follow.<br />
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Here are the commitments that Impressca has integrated in their business operation: <br />
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1. Adherence to R.A. 9003 â The Solid Waste Management System<br />
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2. Composting <br />
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3. Having our own organic herb garden<br />
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4. Use of local ingredients â (it cuts down on packaging thereby reduces waste generation, transport costs and pollution)<br />
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5. Water conservation - in the form of proper washing procedures for food and wares and the use of grey water in the commissary<br />
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6. Paper recycling - use of newsprint paper in our office, paper trash for the next recycling process<br />
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7. Recreate â to ârecycleâ and to be âcreativeâ â thru the use of reclaimed wood for our dining tables and chairs, countertops, racks and cabinets<br />
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8. Having energy management systems in place through energy conservation programs, the use of food service equipment that use less energy and help protect the environment (like those with energy star certification); preventive maintenance of equipment so they run efficiently.<br />
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9. Use of paint that are non â hazardous and have low or no volatile organic compounds.<br />
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10. Use of responsible materials â table appointments that are compostable and recyclables like spoons and fork, boxes, napkins , placemats and recycled paper bags.<br />
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11. Promotions that boost individuals to participate in the ecological campaign thru the âGREEN CARDâ<br />
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12. Serving fresh, organic and natural foods that produce less carbon footprint.<br />
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13. Continuous health education and eco-education.<br />
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Like the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/IMPRESSCA">Impressca FB fanpage</a> for more updates. Their stores are located at SM City San Lazaro, The Block at SM North EDS, Mother Ignacia Place, Food Plaza in UP Manila and SM Araneta Center.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-22906245812739531552011-09-12T17:43:00.001+08:002011-09-12T17:45:33.500+08:00Charity Blogging for Cancer Awareness<br />
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I was talking to my wife a week ago about her experience getting his second of three shots of anti-cervical cancer vaccine and she really squirms to recall the ill-feeling of dose.<br />
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I told her it's for her own good. At least, she will be safe for life against the disease that is reported to be the second most common type of cancer among women in the Philippines especially if she completes the required doses before the end of the year.<br />
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Two vaccines, Gardasil and Cervarix, are available to prevent HPV infection. I have been a believer of the old saying that prevention is the best cure. So, I recommend investing on any of the two brands which you can inquire in the nearest clinic or hospital in your area.<br />
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CECAP or Cervical Cancer Prevention Program is working towards eliminating cervical cancer in the Philippines. The group is also striving to develop centers of excellence for service,
training, and research for healthcare providers and advocates. This
center shall be a model for the prevention of cervical cancer especially
for the underserved. You can reach them via tel. no. 523-3274 or email: cecap_phil@yahoo.com.<br />
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Here are some Cervical cancer facts that I got from online info hub <a href="http://www.medicinenet.com/">www.medicinenet.com</a>:<br />
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<i>"Causes and risk factors for cervical cancer have been identified and include human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, having many sexual partners, smoking, taking birth control pills, and engaging in early sexual contact. The most common symptoms and signs of cervical cancer are abnormal bleeding and pelvic pain. Cervical cancer can be diagnosed using a Pap smear or other procedures that sample the cervix tissue. Chest X-rays, CT scan, MRI, and a PET scan may be used to determine the stage of cervical cancer. Cancer of the cervix requires different treatment than cancer that begins in other parts of the uterus."</i><br />
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I would also like to ask fellow bloggers to participate in <b>âCharity Blogging for Cancer Awarenessâ</b> organized by blogger <i><b>Stef dela Cruz </b></i>of<i><b> Life and Fever.</b></i> Through this event, we can help increase cancer awareness. In addition, for every 10 blogs that join this affair, she will donate one Prosure formula to CanShare, a support group for cancer warriors and survivors. To join, follow the mechanics below:<br />
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1. Write a blog post of 300 words on cancer. The goal is to increase cancer awareness, so writing useful information on cancer detection and prevention are ideal.<br />
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2. Link to this URL: <a href="http://www.lifeandfever.com/2011/09/charity-blogging-for-cancer-awareness.html">http://www.lifeandfever.com/2011/09/charity-blogging-for-cancer-awareness.html</a> and inform your readers about Charity Blogging for Cancer Awareness.<br />
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3. Mention in your blog post that a whole-day event for cancer patients and survivors is to be held this December. The event will include contests, freebies, inspirational talks, and performances. Donations are accepted and may be forwarded via PayPal to doc_alma_jones (at) yahoo (dot) com.<br />
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4. Using the comment form below, post the URL of your blog entry.<br />
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5. For every ten blog entries, CanShare receives one Prosure package. (Prosure is a nutrition formula that helps manage weight loss due to cancer.)<br />
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6. Deadline of entries: September 30, 2011, 5 p.m.<br />
Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-20062626314101329232011-09-08T08:33:00.001+08:002011-09-08T08:37:44.778+08:00Calls for text vote for Palawan's Underground River<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Are you one proud Pinoy and want to do something to help uplift the image of our country to the international scene?<br />
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Well, you can do it with just a simple text.<br />
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Even President Noynoy Aquino has asked all Filipinos to support the call for text vote,âI need your help. I need text votes so that the Palawan underground river will be proclaimed as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.â This was his message during a recent students-educators conference where he encourage everyone to take part in the governmentâs campaign to promote <a href="http://www.puerto-undergroundriver.com/ppur-sms-voting-extension/">Palawanâs Underground River. </a><br />
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Here's the complete details of the campaign:<br />
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Mobile users who wish to get more information about the polling service will have to send in N7W to 2861. They will be charged for every successfully sent message:<br />
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Globe â P2.50<br />
Smart â P2.50<br />
Sun â P2.00<br />
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When users wish to send their text votes, they will have to text PPUR, PPUR7, and/or PPUR15 to 2861. They will be charged and will receive a confirmation reply for every successful text.<br />
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<b>Globe Subscribers*</b><br />
1 vote â âPPURâ to 2861 (P2.50 each text)<br />
10 votes â âPPUR7â to 2861 (P20.00 each text)<br />
15 votes â âPPUR15â to 2861 (P30.00 each text)<br />
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<b>Sun Subscribers*</b><br />
1 vote â âPPURâ to 2861 (P2.50 each text)<br />
7 votes â âPPUR7â to 2861 (P15.00 each text)<br />
15 votes â âPPUR15â to 2861 (P30.00 each text)<br />
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<b>Smart Subscribers*</b><br />
1 vote â âPPURâ to 2861 (P2.50 each text)<br />
7 votes â âPPUR7â to 2861 (P15.00 each text)<br />
15 votes â âPPUR15â to 2861 (P30.00 each text)<br />
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<i>*Exclude the double quote (â) when texting.<br /><br />*Note: Free PPUR Trivia for every PPUR keyword sent & free wallpaper for every PPUR7 and PPUR15 sent.</i><br />
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Voting Period is extended until November 11, 2011 as per DTI-NCR approval.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-36412949227467944052011-08-04T09:30:00.003+08:002011-09-08T08:37:17.255+08:00Percy's Chocolates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A Dutch study suggests that regular consumption of cocoa may halve risk of dying and lower blood pressure.<br />
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On a report posted in <a href="http://www.chocolate.org/health/longer-life.html">www.chocolate.org</a>, at five year intervals over a 15-year period, 470 men aged over 65 were questioned about their dietary intake of cocoa and received physical examinations. The men were placed in three groups according to their level of cocoa consumption and data about their health was collected. During the study, 314 men died, 152 due to cardiovascular disease.<br />
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âThe men in the group that consumed the least cocoa were twice as likely to die from a heart attack than those in the group that consumed the most cocoa â at least 4g per day â and the risk remained lower even when other factors such as smoking, physical exercise and weight were taken into account,â says lead researcher Brian Buijsse, at the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. âAnd men in the study who consumed the most cocoa were less likely to die of any cause,â he adds.<br />
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It is also through chocolates that high school classmates of Percival Baccay hopes that they can help their friend who was diagnosed recently with <i>Nasopharyngeal</i> cancer. <br />
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This type of cancer affects the <i>nasopharynx</i>, the upper part of the pharynx <i>(throat)</i> behind the nose. Air and food pass through the pharynx on the way to the trachea or the esophagus. An opening on each side of the <i>nasopharynx </i>leads into an ear. <i>Nasopharyngeal </i>cancer most commonly starts in the squamous cells that line the <i>oropharynx</i> <i>(the part of the throat behind the mouth).</i><br />
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Percival is in need of support from anyone who is willing to help him go through his medications and medical procedures. One way of lending a helping hand is by purchasing <b>Percyâs Chocolates</b>, home-made goodies prepared by his classmates from high school to raise funds.<br />
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Each box only cost P50 each and every centavos that will be earned will be given to Percivalâs family and another classmate of their batch, <a href="http://mapagbigaykaba.blogspot.com/2011/07/ramen-for-sarah.html">Dra. Sarah Moral</a> who was diagnosed with leukemia. To order, kindly send a PM to Jacky Fagarita or Wency Ponggay Toscano via Facebook.<br />
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Remember that in every bite of Percyâs Chocolate that youâll take gives a ray of hope for this good man. Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-60226168560585724252011-07-14T08:20:00.010+08:002011-08-04T09:32:40.793+08:00Ramen for Sarah<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was 12 and she was 10 then.<br />
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No, this is not a love story but this post is definitely full of love for a dear friend who I have never seen for almost 18 years. A classmate from high school posted a note about her and was delighted to read about it only to find out an unexpected news. <br />
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Well, let me introduce her first. She is Dra. Sarah Moral. Actually, it was only my sister Connie, her classmate in high school for 4 years, who informed me that she did become a doctor which is not a surprise to me. She is a smart little girl who loves to collects medals in our school, NiĂąo Jesus House of Studies (NJHS).<br />
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Back in high school, I was sort of his <i>kuya</i>. Our school is not really big so students can really make friends from other grade levels. I canât remember how many times I was assigned as their class "big brother for a dayâ every time their adviser was on leave. She made my task easier because she is a natural leader who would take over the group initiating educational games and activities rather than spending time in one corner of the blackboard and making a list of who were noisy and standing.<br />
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She was also a co-member in our dear Cultural Club in NJHS. It is in that group that I discovered and developed talents I never knew I had. One proud moment was when beat the colossal Rizal High School (RHS), that time was the biggest high school in the world as per the Guiness Book of Records, in the <i>Sabayang Pagbigkas category, </i>a city-wide competition that RHS ruled for years.<br />
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I also had the privilege of being an officer of the Student Council of our school where Sarah was also elected. Meetings were fun, <i>makulit </i>but productive. After I left NJHS in 1993, I never heard of her until I was introduced to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/groups/141505195925718"><b>Ramen for Sarah</b></a>. <br />
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Ramen for Sarah was created out of our compelling desire to bring together all of Dra. Sarah Moral's family, friends, acquaintances and colleagues to rally behind her and support her in her fight against cancer.*<br />
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The word "ramen" originated from the Chinese (Mandarin) word "la miĂ n" meaning "pulled noodles." Noodles, according to Chinese belief, symbolize longevity and are often served during Chinese New Year and birthdays. It's is widely believed that eating noodles signify long life to the person consuming them.<br />
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Sarah is in need of our prayers and financial support. We will be organizing a series of fundraisers in the coming weeks and months to raise the money needed to subsidize her hospital care and treatment. For those who wish to contribute financially, you may make a deposit to any BDO branch:<br />
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Account No:1420055044 (BDO Rockwell Ortigas)<br />
Account Name: Philip Lance A. Liu OR Miranila E. Hernandez (<i>for check donations, please address to either person)</i><br />
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Please send an email to ramenforsarah@hotmail.com once you've made the deposit so we can acknowledge its receipt. Any amount is very much appreciated!<br />
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Thank you for who ever will be touched of this post and would support her. Let's continue to pray for Sarah's full recovery. She has saved lives for years. Now it's time that we help her save hers. <br />
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Sarah Moral was diagnosed last June 28, 2011 with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL).</i>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-1411846554836840712011-07-07T14:35:00.001+08:002011-07-07T14:36:20.686+08:00Do you have a great idea promote health and wellness in communities?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP1jcb460t4EATHM0ifSAt7k1ZtOx5vSlUhJqr55cp_DRzB0dg46Sk_lBooVckVi7-WpZ9FzTR4vau0e8NQWCrGShttk6RKPN2tHhPCl85DC3Wb8MM0ObNv0ngPVWM5bbC1mD9W-2prOq/s1600/Unilab+Ideas+Positive+Poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img style="width: 437px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsP1jcb460t4EATHM0ifSAt7k1ZtOx5vSlUhJqr55cp_DRzB0dg46Sk_lBooVckVi7-WpZ9FzTR4vau0e8NQWCrGShttk6RKPN2tHhPCl85DC3Wb8MM0ObNv0ngPVWM5bbC1mD9W-2prOq/s320/Unilab+Ideas+Positive+Poster.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br />United Laboratories, Inc. (UNILAB) calls on the youth to help improve the health and wellness of the country, one community at a time, through its Unilab Ideas Positive, an idea-generation contest on social marketing programs that address health and wellness issues in communities.<br /><br />Now on its second run, Unilab Ideas Positive program was launched as a response to the increase in community issues in hygiene and sanitation, nutrition, disease prevention and intervention, and environmental care and protection. Unilab believes that these concerns are more effectively addressed when two or more groups or organizations are working together in true Bayanihan spirit, the Filipino trait of working together to achieve a common goal.<br /><br />Unilab is thus partnering with the youth to tap into their creativity, idealism and sense of social purpose to find fresh and innovative solutions to emerging and recurring health and wellness issues in communities. Unilab is not just providing youth groups a venue to be heard, but more importantly, empowering them to turn their ideas into reality.<br /><br />A seed fund of Php100,000 is awarded to the winning team to implement their social marketing program for their chosen community. Two runner-up groups are given Php75,000 each to do the same for their programs.<br /><br />Last year, Team Biggkas of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) bagged the grand prize for its farm-in-the-city concept, teaching hydroponics gardening to mothers in Barangay San Joaquin in Pasig City so they have their own sustainable source of vegetables within the community. Mothers made their first harvest of lettuce and kangkong in April this year. The local government of Pasig City has expressed a desire to replicate the same program in other barangays.<br /><br />Due to the successful run last year, the program has now expanded from Metro Manila only to include nearby provinces like Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Bulacan, and Rizal.<br /><br />Interested students can form a team of five and submit their idea through <a href="http://www.unilabideaspositive.com/">http://www.unilabideaspositive.com</a> until July 18. Ten semi-finalists will be chosen to undergo a 3-day camp in August where social marketing thought-leaders led by 2009 CNN Hero of the Year Efren Penaflorida and social marketing guru Dr. Eduardo âNedâ Roberto will help teams to firm up their social marketing plans.<br /><br />Five finalists teams will be chosen to defend their plans on Sept 18 before a multi-sector panel of judges that will pick the team that wins the seed money from Unilab.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-38022542301171118192011-05-24T13:58:00.001+08:002011-07-07T14:07:15.955+08:00Do you have books to donate?<table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MZJsjheYMR_76J6nDc8NMtunYf_3EXZDm7JNR5FIS4FV3zK24Ntw5eTLGTCzQupwnBdEP0oekYpsbx7XjI4DJxvIxvlQvkidf1Q6dudUO_wTzSlcb8A6HjmECG8Uab3szeO9PaxoFdsR/s1600/bookssss.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-MZJsjheYMR_76J6nDc8NMtunYf_3EXZDm7JNR5FIS4FV3zK24Ntw5eTLGTCzQupwnBdEP0oekYpsbx7XjI4DJxvIxvlQvkidf1Q6dudUO_wTzSlcb8A6HjmECG8Uab3szeO9PaxoFdsR/s1600/bookssss.jpg" border="0" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image taken from www.mybooks24-7.com</td></tr></tbody></table><br />A-Book-Saya Group (ABSG), a non-government group dedicated to the task of uplifting the literacy of poor kids in Mindanao is looking for donors of books, new and used.<br /><br />Couple Armand and Annora Nocum, a Christian and a Muslim respectively, opened the Kristiyano-Islam (Kris) Peace Library-Quezon City which is actually a portion of their house in Barangay Holy Spirit converted as a library.<br /><br />Thousands of children from their community and nearby places have benefited in this good deed initiated by this couple who has also received donations not only in the Philippines but from foreigners who came to know about their mini library.<br /><br />Actually, the library in Quezon City is the second book hub they built after the successful project they launched in Mindanao<br /><br />For more than three years, the two-story Kris Library in Zamboanga has been giving thousands of poor Christian and Muslim kids free use of books and research materials, free basic computer lessons, free use of computers. It also has some 100 scholars. ABSG has likewise given some 6,000 books and magazines to poor kids since 2001.<br /><br />If you'll have nothing to do this weekend, why not do a general cleaning and you might find some books that have been dust holders for years in your place. Just a little cleaning, these reasding materials will educate minds who would be the future of our country.<br /><br />Donors may bring their stuff at the Kris Peace Library at No. 9, DoĂąa Isidora Street, Don Antonio Heights, Diliman, Quezon City or at Dean & Kings Legal PR and Communications Marketing firm located at Suite 300, Kimvi Realty & Devât Bldg., 1191 Maria Orosa St., Ermita, Manila 100.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-45248377514431027382011-05-02T13:35:00.000+08:002011-05-02T13:35:28.255+08:00An Open Shoot For A Cause<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB40_v2lpmSQ_s3rVAiecgcguW4qX-9qTMNnvEpltcizZQqyvvBDjNbmYcFpH6fvhent8fJi06GgdGVhHt21oO39oc_o_bB3c2vUv2aSgFrLmN5HDgoZZlsbmmv5_oKCXpKVCcaTMk0Yq/s1600/215446_10150289457963636_615498635_9680676_1964477_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcB40_v2lpmSQ_s3rVAiecgcguW4qX-9qTMNnvEpltcizZQqyvvBDjNbmYcFpH6fvhent8fJi06GgdGVhHt21oO39oc_o_bB3c2vUv2aSgFrLmN5HDgoZZlsbmmv5_oKCXpKVCcaTMk0Yq/s320/215446_10150289457963636_615498635_9680676_1964477_n.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>I received a message from one of my FB friends, Omar Itay who is one of the organizers of the fund-raising event Survive: An Open Shoot For A Cause to be held on May 29, 2011 (9 am - 6 pm) at the <br />
Rainforest Park, Maybunga, Pasig City.<br />
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Here's the message that I got from Omar:<br />
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We have organized an OPEN PHOTO SHOOT wherein proceeds will be donated to one of our colleagues who was diagnosed with Lung Cancer. He is the only child and His parents are already of senior age. Sadly, his mother has diabetes<br />
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Registration Fee: 500 pesos only.<br />
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Inclusive of 4 High Resolution Photos of your choice (SOFT COPY)<br />
Hair and Make Up<br />
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Early Reservations will received additional 1 High Resolution Photo (Soft Copy)<br />
Just deposit the registration fee to the below Account<br />
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Hair and Make Up Artist: Darvin Macabales<br />
Photographer: Renen Narido, Alvin Elizalde, Jeff Romualdo, Dhen Caballero<br />
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** BPI - JAYSON ILAGAN - 481-906-1318<br />
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For Reservations and Inquiries: Pls Contact<br />
Jayel: 09175074174<br />
Laiza: 09173582661<br />
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* We are also in need of Volunteer Hair and Make-Up artists & Photographers who are willing to share their talents for a Cause. Kindly contact same people. </i><br />
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You can also to the FB page of the event and share it on your wall. Just click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=158988934164746">HERE</a> to visit the site.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-14792034390786647832011-03-30T17:27:00.000+08:002011-06-28T17:28:48.979+08:00Saving the world by playing a game<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Xn0peG2V0XNfvF4WqvJAZXtmovoyJ56nUMKwjv3pT65gbTmkwgAVr_gjV_osW3d6GSHaBK3SsnK5CHmrBwMS1Lro3ccAurlYlAEZ7piYol67SLBnBq64pwEbX485RT6rt1lyctucPi_h/s1600/Flow+World+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7Xn0peG2V0XNfvF4WqvJAZXtmovoyJ56nUMKwjv3pT65gbTmkwgAVr_gjV_osW3d6GSHaBK3SsnK5CHmrBwMS1Lro3ccAurlYlAEZ7piYol67SLBnBq64pwEbX485RT6rt1lyctucPi_h/s320/Flow+World+2.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="175" /></a></div>I know some people who can stay in front of their PCs and laptops for hours just to play games. Makes you want to ask them what do they get in doing such activity other than a pair of blurry eyes and joy of winning.<br /><br />I hope they could also take time playing Alter Space, the first Filipino environment awareness game on Facebook. The game was developed by AboitizPower with the idea of giving gamers a fun way to learn practical tips on earth0friendly living. This means a lifestyle that helps reduce the effects of global warming, climate change and carbon emissions on the planet.<br /><br />One of the challenges is for users to balance happiness, money and carbon footprints in the planet to avoid disaster. Hmmm, quite intriguing, right? If you want to try the game, just visit <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/alterspacegame.">http://apps.facebook.com/alterspacegame.</a>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-11798480807526435332011-03-30T08:11:00.000+08:002011-03-30T08:11:54.821+08:00Have you seen Catherine Romana?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIQTTXlzBs5Byd-Bv9oWZQ-eCvt-LBsO-fUDXQktCX-x0R2bU7rBZb7mZvLMa4mZqDXuBUat1s4cm4pSeXOBCSwbHTfJzQwpvx__B4quC7zaJyAg3DZS16MxoS6jB1nuKz3oFS4Hu_XEf/s1600/206333_120793294664301_120780681332229_153924_7882604_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSIQTTXlzBs5Byd-Bv9oWZQ-eCvt-LBsO-fUDXQktCX-x0R2bU7rBZb7mZvLMa4mZqDXuBUat1s4cm4pSeXOBCSwbHTfJzQwpvx__B4quC7zaJyAg3DZS16MxoS6jB1nuKz3oFS4Hu_XEf/s320/206333_120793294664301_120780681332229_153924_7882604_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I found this message posted by the parents of a missing teen. Kindly share this post so many people will be informed and hopefully one of these days, Catherine will be back in the waiting loving arms of her mom and dad. <br />
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<i>"Our daughter Catherine C. Romana has been missing March 26. She is not with her friends that we know. She may have ran away please help us. She is 14 years old, has a learning disability, does not communicate very well and knows little about going around. If you have seen her--last seen wearing green t-shirt, shorts and a pink back pack please contact us. Mony Romana-3453974/09209057259</i><br />
<i>Please help us."</i>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-13862891060797659692011-02-23T07:32:00.003+08:002011-06-22T08:36:31.809+08:00Things you should know about the deadly cancer called Mesothelioma<table class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3_ku8q8q5n53r2p3eOFLF7IEK2IqZQa_1bYSF_-JWuPxyNHCd85q8kOyT4_PQbA-NpkY6j4un31T75z7CZBvvSOGn3sTB1M01gJ-6LTyDu2ZRJNwp1iFl6QYfqBafKbM97HeET7Bei2u/s1600/Asbestos-danger.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK3_ku8q8q5n53r2p3eOFLF7IEK2IqZQa_1bYSF_-JWuPxyNHCd85q8kOyT4_PQbA-NpkY6j4un31T75z7CZBvvSOGn3sTB1M01gJ-6LTyDu2ZRJNwp1iFl6QYfqBafKbM97HeET7Bei2u/s320/Asbestos-danger.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="284" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Image was taken from greatmesotheliomaguide.com</td></tr></tbody></table><div face="Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">One of the readers of this blog, Eric Stevenson who is based in Florida would like to share a very important information that we should really take seriously.<br /><br />Eric describe himself as "very passionate about workplace saftey and people's mental, physical health and how people can avoid environmental elements that can lead to chronic and terminal illness."<br /><br />Below is the article he sent:</div><br /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> <w:dontgrowautofit/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:latentstyles deflockedstate="false" latentstylecount="156"> </w:LatentStyles> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><img src="http://img2.blogblog.com/img/video_object.png" style="background-color: #b2b2b2; " class="BLOGGER-object-element tr_noresize tr_placeholder" id="ieooui" id="ieooui" /> <style>st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }</style> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:#0400; mso-fareast-language:#0400; mso-bidi-language:#0400;}</style> <![endif]--><i><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Families are a necessity of life. Each member of a family whether they realize it or not, is dependent on all of the others for love, support, and a sense of identity. Though some health issues are inevitable, protecting your family from long term health problems is not impossible. Avoiding toxins like asbestos can prevent unnecessary health risks and keep your family solidified and in good health.</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Asbestos is a natural mineral used in the manufacturing of houses and buildings and is mostly found in drywall, insulation, appliances, car parts, and tile. Asbestos is also used to build schools, churches, and other publicly used buildings. When the mineral is undamaged and intact, it is relatively harmless. However, if it is disturbed, asbestos fibers are released into the air and can be swallowed or inhaled.</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Family members who live or work in asbestos contaminated areas can bring home the poisonous fibers on their clothes, shoes, and hair, spreading the toxins to the rest of the family. Asbestos exposure is the only known cause of a deadly cancer called mesothelioma.</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-symptoms"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > </span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" >Mesothelioma symptoms</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > do not appear for 20-50 years after asbestos is inhaled. Thus, many victims do not know that they have the cancer until it has spread to other organs. Since diagnosis is often delayed and the cancer already spread, treatment is difficult and</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/mesothelioma-life-expectancy"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > </span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" >mesothelioma life expectancy</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > is low.</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >Recently, countries like Canada are responsible for increasing asbestos export to Asian nations, including the Philippines. The Jeffrey mine in Quebec, Canada is reopening and intends to ship 200,000 tons of the toxic material to various countries over the next 25 years. Though asbestos is banned in Canada, they are still allowed to sell the cheap material to others with full knowledge of its detrimental health effects.</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >To protect your family from mesothelioma, first be sure that your home or any buildings that you frequent do not contain asbestos. If you suspect asbestos exposure or if you notice</span><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><a href="http://www.mesotheliomasymptoms.com/"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" > </span></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153); line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;" >symptoms of mesothelioma</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Arial;font-size:11pt;color:black;" >, see a doctor and request a cancer screening. Nothing is worth your familyâs health. Keep them safe; watch for asbestos.</span></i><span style=";font-family:";font-size:13.5pt;color:black;" ><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">For those who wish to get more information about the current situation of cancer research in our country and would like to support the cause, you may visit the official website of the <a href="http://www.philcancer.org.ph/">Philippine Cancer Society. </a></span>Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815976956266598.post-65200878230555052492011-02-09T14:12:00.006+08:002011-02-09T16:34:27.356+08:00Gabrielle Zamora is in need of your help<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzjar3i2Emw0wtkaJ9qFOUashDGI5jLrGC8eC3oEO09ny4EFqhGsCmPHunzpxmKYBTUvmLHEnS8MDHKar-S3heWi9UFubZLLPvYehc7HOpc0NYZUN2t5jbAqJmK5w27opnCfReLGB4lyJ/s1600/gabriel+zamora.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinzjar3i2Emw0wtkaJ9qFOUashDGI5jLrGC8eC3oEO09ny4EFqhGsCmPHunzpxmKYBTUvmLHEnS8MDHKar-S3heWi9UFubZLLPvYehc7HOpc0NYZUN2t5jbAqJmK5w27opnCfReLGB4lyJ/s320/gabriel+zamora.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="162" /></a></div><br />February is considered as the month of love basically because Valentine's day is celebrated during this month. I just hope that we would celebrate the occasion not just by giving roses, chocolates, flowers and stuff to our loved ones.<br /><br />Why not do something for a stranger who is in need like Gabrielle C. Zamora, a 9-year old <span>k</span><strong style="font-weight: normal;">id</strong> suffering from a congenital heart disease called<strong> âTetralogy of Fallotâ</strong>. Gabrielle has already undergoneâ five operationsâ<br /><br />After 2 years of open heart surgery the problem occurred on the<strong> âTrans Annular Patchâ</strong>. According to the doctors of the Phil. Heart Center an operation needs to be done immediately to prevent another attack that would cause of blood infection going to his brain, heart malfunction and possible cause of his death.<br /><br />His mother, Gelitie Zamora, is asking from your good heart for any help and assistance you could extend for her child's operation on <strong>Feb. 20, 2011.</strong> Gabrielle needs <strong>Php 320,000.00 for his VSD Device Closure</strong> at Philippine Heart Center.<br /><br />If you are interested to send any assistance, just go to this <a href="http://www.blockbubble.com/lets_help/Gabrielle_C_Zamora.html">LINK</a>.<br /><br />I don't want to be the Grinch this Valentine's day but I bet your sweetheart would appreciate you more if she finds out that the reason why you did not give her flowers or chocolates (which cost like gold during this time) this year, is that you helped a boy who is need of a lot of loving hearts. After all, the very essence of heart's day is the love that connects two people and not the gifts that we give and receive.Richard Mamuyachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07623663302384398555noreply@blogger.com2