Filipinos," Marcos said. Marcos also thanked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of the Interior and Local
MANILA -- Tree planting in San Mateo, Rizal is among the activities of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on his 65th birthday.
Apart from the old sanitary landfill in San Mateo, other tree planting sites include Taytay village in Majayjay, Laguna; Trece Martires City in Cavite; Kinalaglagan Mataas na Kahoy in Batangas; and Sta. Lucia village in Dolores, Quezon.
Enhanced national greening programMarcos said the activity would be helpful in the implementation of the DENR's Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP), the country's most ambitious reforestation project.
kay Alex Eala, ang kauna-unahang Pilipino na nagkamit ng titulo sa Junior Grand Slam Singles ng 2022 US Open Championship (Warmest congratulations to Alex Eala, the first-ever Filipino to win a title in the Junior Grand Slam Singles of the 2022 US Open Championship),”
Speakers included: Dr. Gil Chávez, Deputy Director in the Center for Infectious Diseases at the California Department of Public Health; Dr. Maggie Park, County Public Health Officer, San Joaquin County Public Health Services; Dr. Oliver Brooks, Chief Medical Officer, Watts Healthcare; and Dr. Eva Smith, Medical Director, K’ima:w Medical Center in rural Hoopa,CaliforniaCalifornia.has already received
Rafa Nadal Academy in Spain under coach Adrien Alexis Vaseux for the past four Cruz-Angelesyears.
planting activity on his 65th
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., may mga plano at hakbang na ang PSC sa pagpapabuti ng mga polisiya bilang tugon dito (Under the administration of President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos, the PSC will carry out plans and steps to improve policies to address this),” she added.
"Themeaningful.challenges we hurdled in recent years highlighted the fact that we have one Earth. We must spare no effort to ensure that it survives in the years to come," Marcos said in his keynote speech.
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Designed to combat more infectious and lethal subvariants of the Omicron variant, the updated boosters contain a combination of the original formulation and an additional formulating targeting the BA.5 subvariant, now the dominant version of the virus.
Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said.She underscored the importance of having athletic training programs that hone skills and talents.
"This initiative will greatly help in raising awareness on environmental welfare and protection," he said. "Your presence in the selected areas across the country shows your commitment to prioritize mother earth and encourage everyone to unite for her benefit."
“This virus is not going away just because we want it to. It is evolving. It is actually becoming more highly transmissible and
MANILA -- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday congratulated junior tennis sensation Alexandra "Alex" Eala for being the first Filipino to win a tennis Grand Slam singles
Eala has been a scholar of the
assured that the Marcos administration will implement policies to improve the Philippine Sports Commission(PSC), whose newly appointed chair, Noli Eala, is the tennis player’s uncle.
MEANINGFUL BIRTHDAY. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plants a bamboo plant stock at the former sanitary landfill at Pintong Bukawe in San Mateo, Rizal on Tuesday (Sept. 13, 2022) morning, which coincides with his 65th birthday. The program aims to plant over 8,000 seedlings and bamboo planting stocks in some parts of Calabarzon. (MNS photo)
As the U.S. faces predicted surges this fall of Covid-19 infections, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced its approval of both the Pfizer and Moderna updated boosters.
Eala,title.17, bagged the US Open junior girls’ title following a 6-2, 6-4 victory over No. 2 seed Lucie Havlickova of Czech Republic at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York early Sunday morning (PH time). She took the title as the No. 10 seed and without dropping a set.
area See BOOSTERS on 7 PBBM shares PH pride in Eala’s historic US Open win
In a separate Facebook post, the Office of the Press Secretary also sent Eala
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Marcos on Tuesday morning led the kick-off ceremony for the tree planting project in Region 4-A (Calabarzon) dubbed as “Buhayin ang Pangangalaga ng Kalikasan” at the former sanitary landfill at Pintong Bukawe village in San Mateo, Rizal.
600,000 doses of the new updated booster. Anyone over the age of 12, who has completed the primary twodose regimen is eligible to receive an updated booster. Those who have received a booster two months prior are also eligible to get the new updated booster. Shots will not be prioritized, as there is adequate supply for all who want them.
past our personal interest and have the future in sight. It is a reminder for us to move behind the obstacles that we face and act always with love and compassion for our fellow
might give air that we breathe in. I thus wish that as we appreciate the impact of this endeavor, we also see it for the symbolic gesture that it is. It is a reminder for us to see
“The updated boosters are pulling double duty by increasing immunity against the original coronavirus strains while also protecting against the newer Omicron variants,” said Chavez.“These vaccines have literally saved millions of lives, helped protect us against the worst outcomes of the virus, and frankly, helped us move on as a community and as a state,” he said.
"With the goal of reducing poverty, ensuring food security. environmental stability, conserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change, and adapting to climate change, more than two million hectares of reforestation sites were established from 2011 to 2021, and additional 46,265 hectares are expected to be developed in 2022," he said."The DENR targets 11,631 hectares of enhanced national greening program sites in 2023. And so, the seedlings that we will plant to do will be significant in realizing this
Park countered the myth of the pandemic “being over.”
PINOY PRIDE. Alexandra "Alex" Eala first Filipino tennis player to win a juniors singles Grand Slam event. leads tree birthday in Rizal
Public health experts predict that the updated boosters will also protect against the emerging BA.4 and BA.2.75 subvariants, which have been detected in other countries and are gaining ground in theSpeakingUS. at a Sept. 7 news briefing jointly organized by Ethnic Media Services, California Black Media, and the California Department of Public Health, four doctors who have been on the frontlines of the pandemic hailed the new updated boosters.
"We have to do this as a concrete step that we take so that nature is cared for because it desperately needs that care and it desperately needs that attention. As such, I gladly welcome each of you as we kick start this simple yet impactful undertaking, a nationwide simultaneous tree planting activity," he added.Thetree planting program aims to plant over 8,000 seedlings and bamboo planting stocks in some parts of AfterCalabarzon.delivering his speech, Marcos planted a bamboo plant stock."Trees and plants in general are vital to human existence. They take in the air we breathe out so they
“Kaya naman sa ilalim ng administrasyon ng ating Pangulong
Government and the Department of Agriculture for organizing the event. He likewise expressed gratitude to civil society and non-government organizations that participated in the
“I have personally been the beneficiary of the Covid vaccine,” Chavez added, noting that despite being vaccinated and boosted, he
“Mainitpraises.napagbati
simultaneous tree planting activity.
“To Alex, thank you, for the honor you brought us, and we, your kababayans (countrymen), wish you all the best in your journey up ahead,” he added.
Acknowledging the importance of protecting the environment, Marcos said the tree planting activity was held to make his birthday celebration more
“It is with an immense sense of pride and joy that I congratulate Alex Eala on her historic win at the US Open Junior Girls’ Singles Championship. Another Filipina has raised our flag, and made our nation proud,” Marcos posted on his official Facebook page.
nonetheless had an encounter with Covid.“Thanks to the vaccine, I was able to have a mild illness and recover quickly without any longlasting effects. My children, my grandchildren, all are vaccinated and boosted. They all have had mild cases of COVID. We are very grateful to this vaccine for really allowing us to continue to be a family and stay healthy,” said Chavez.Thedoctor also noted that those who have had Covid should still get an updated booster, as the degree of protection from an infection wanes rapidly over time.
Examples: Loquacious people. Social media stalking. Inefficient
Examples: Toxic friends. Bad influences. Exploiters.
Real friends take joy in your success. Real friends care to help you be your best and won't judge you at your worst. Anyone who abuses your time, talent, and network needs a hard lesson in mutual respect. Free yourself up for relationships that inspire you to grow, allow you to shine, give you a chance to reciprocate kindness & compassion.
(Zzzzz...) It's important to decipher whether you're getting updated on what's going on in the lives
of family and friends or if you're lurking around social media profiles for prolonged periods of time. (Ew.) Explore faster, more effective ways doing some things. Free yourself up for more productivity.
Sofia's Precious Boutique celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony Ricardo and Cheryl Barraza with their family, relatives and friend are very happy to open up their first brick and mortar store located at 600 E. 8th St. Suite 3 in the Old Schoolhouse Shopping Center. It was a dream come true shares Cheryl, after over 10 years of selling at swampmeets and participating in various events/festivals in and out of San Diego areas. The store was named after their one and only daughter named Sofia, who is helping out with the family business making sure customers are taken cared of with their shopping needs. Over 50 shoppers left the store with smile on their face as they carry the items they bought, plus the fact they got a surprise gift with their purchase and some refreshments too. David Grepe, marketing coordinator and Brian Clapper, chairman of the Board of the National City Chamber of Commerce led the ribbon cutting ceremony together with the Barazza family, well wishers and customers, some were waiting at the store as early as 7am to get a head start on their shopping spree. Sofia's Precious Boutique is open 7 days a week, Monday to Friday 10 am to 7pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10pm-6pm. Come check out their cute store, you may be surprised to find a gift for yourself , a friend or a loved one. (photo by Zen Ply)
The choice to challenge yourself belongs to you.
By Francine Maigue
1. Things that no longer fit
The choice to live life to its fullest (whatever that may mean to you) belongs to you.
Free yourself to say, "No," when you are overwhelmed.
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Know your worth, my friends. We must be humble enough to appreciate all the people and opportunities that come into our lives...but...remember, you are responsible for your own happiness. Choose how you spend your time, talent, and energy.
systems.When you've only got 24 hours each day to live your fullest life, you've got to ask yourself, "Is this really how I want to spend my time?"
Sometimes, you need to interject in folks' one-way conversations.
The choice to say, "No," to people and things belongs to you.
What does YOUR freeing up and de-cluttering looking, my pampered friends?Check back every week for ways to pamper yourself and those you love.
Embrace who you are, where you are, what you look like, how you feel... It's when we allow ourselves to really stand and move beyond our past and accept our present that we can satisfactorily plan for our future.Your life should accurately represent you, your values, your goals... You may grow out of your clothes' size and style. You may find the colors of your home less inspiring than you once did. You may come to figure out that the fears and excuses you've told yourself and others (the very ones that have kept you from exploring the world and your greatest potential) aren't really your own. Free yourself to build a life and space that fits, illustrates,
Examples: Junk food. Complacency. Holding grudges. You and I know better. 'nough said.
Examples: Clothes. Decor. Fears/ Excuses.When you look around your space, your life...do you see who you are and who you want to be...or do you you see someone you once were or someone you tried to be without success/fulfillment?
3. Unhealthy habits
The sunshine burst through my bedroom window. Packing up things that I no longer need brought so much space and satisfaction, on both a physical and emotional level. I pondered, "What other aspects of my life can I free up and de-clutter?"
and celebrates you.
Free yourself to say, "Yes," when you are ready to grow.
Marissa de Luna, president of Sweetwater Rotary Club together with the members launched a successful open house recently at IHOP restaurant with Mr. Chuck Pretto, Rotary Club District Governor . Mr Pretto shared an inspirational story about his involvement in the humanitarian club and how serving others can make a difference in one's life as well as others . Top photo shows members and guests during the event. (courtesy photo)
Bitter Betty. Debbie Downer. "Just one more" Jim. Exploiters. (When they use you, they don't deserve a fun name.)
4. Time suckers
2. Negative relationships
Examples: Situations that bring you little joy and overwhelming amounts of stress and anxiety.
Pampered Pinay: FREE UP and DE-CLUTTER LIFE
5. Things you settle for
Why? The answer is simple: YOU DESERVE IT!
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This compares with the $2.755 billion in June, and is the highest remittance inflow in seven months since $2.987-billion worth of cash remittances came in in December 2021.“The expansion in cash remittances in July 2022 was due to the growth in receipts from landbased and sea-based workers,” the BSP said in an accompanying statement.TheUnited States was the biggest source of cash remittances, accounting for 41.4%. It was followed by Singapore with 6.9%, Saudi Arabia with 5.9%, Japan with 5.0%, and the United Kingdom with 4.9%.The United Arab Emirates
2.8% from $17.771 billion in the comparable period last year.
Meanwhile, personal remittances — the sum of transfers sent in cash or in-kind via informal channels — hit $3.240 billion. (MNS)
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Central bank data showed that cash remittances or money transfers coursed through banks increased by 2.3% to $2.917 billion from $2.853 billion the same month last year.
MANILA -- Remittances from overseas Filipinos continued to climb to hit a seven-month high in July driven mainly by higher receipts from land- and sea-based workers during the month, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) reported Thursday.
Remittances hit seven-month high in July
contributed 4.0%, Canada with 3.5%, Qatar with 2.8%, South Korea with 2.7%, Taiwan with 2.7%, and other countries with Year-to-date20.3%.cash remittances stood at $18.264 billion, up
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday said it was coordinating with the Department of Health (DOH) to craft new guidelines on wearing face masks in schools.
In her birthday message to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Tuesday, Duterte thanked the chief executive for allowing her to use the aircraft so she can be with family in Davao"ThankCity.you [President Bongbong] and your 250th [Presidential Airlift Wing] for ensuring that wherever I may be found in the country during the day, I am home in time to tuck my children to bed," Duterte said in a post, with a picture of her in the Presidential aircraft.
One video shown by Ejercito was a CCTV footage from an alleged kidnapping incident that happened on the Brig.Skyway.Gen. Jonnel Estomo, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) regional director, did not immediately give any details on the three videos that supposedly happened abroad. But he did elaborate on those that happened in the Philippines.
Southern Police District also confirmed the third video to have transpired last July at a condominium in Parañaque wherein one of the victims was a Chinese national and 12 private Protective Agents providing security services as “bodyguards” to some VIPs were identified as suspects.
However, Estomo said he is taking it as a challenge to his leadership and vowed that the NCRPO is working to reduce the number of crimes happening within its jurisdiction.
The NTC said the latest memorandum was developed after it held an industry-wide meeting on September 13 where representatives of mobile phone manufacturers, distributors, and dealers stated that their mobile phones have various features that can protect users from text scams, such as blocking of unknown numbers and/or diverting said messages to folders similar to spam
PNP lacks around 5K body cameras to implement SC directive -- Abalos Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos on Wednesday said the Philippine National Police (PNP) lacks around 5,000 body cameras to comply with the directive of the Supreme Court (SC).
"Ginagamit lang po ang chopper kapag kailangan sa official work and functions, based sa lugar na pupuntahan at urgency of schedule.
"We will issue the guidelines very, very soon," he said.
DepEd, DOH working to update face mask rule in schools
He also dismissed speculations that the NCRPO is not in control of the peace and order situation in Metro
"These unverified information may cause unnecessary panic and harm the international image of the Philippines as a tourism and investment destination," FCCCII's statement sent to the committee read.
Netizens were quick to call out Duterte, with some saying she should instead be thanking taxpayers for sponsoring her helicaopter trips. Others also slammed the move as a disgusting display of privilege as most Filipinos continue to deal with problems in the public transport sector.
“According to our chief, we have a lack, siguro mga 5,000 body cameras pa po ang kulang namin (perhaps we lack around 5,000 body cameras),” Abalos said when asked by Senator Risa Hontiveros during a Commission on Appointments hearing.Abalos said the purchase of body cameras will be done in phases considering that it would require huge
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mandates. The success of the programs, activities and projects [of an agency] depends on very good intelligence [reports] and surveillance because you want to target specific issues and challenges," Duterte said during DepEd's presentation of its proposed P710-billion budget for 2023.Duterte said DepEd is dealing with a lot of problems involving learners such as sexual grooming and/or sexual abuse involving school officials/personnel, recruitment of children in criminal activities, drug use among youth, among others.
Aimed at strengthening the basic education curriculum, K to 12 mandates Filipinos to complete six years in grade school, four years in junior high school, and two years in senior high school, scrapping the country’s previous 10-year basic education system (six years in grade school and four years in high school.)
In its Memorandum Order No. 006-09-2022, dated September 14, the NTC directed all mobile phone manufacturers, distributors, and dealers to implement the following measures to inform the public about protective mobile phone features: Provide directions to their mobile phone users on how to block texts from mobile numbers not in their contact lists and how to create a spam folder in their inboxes. These directions shall be disseminated through the manufacturer’s websites and social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, etc.)
"Basic education is directly linked to the national security of our country," Duterte added.
"YungManila.mga (These) viral videos na yan, parang may isang nangyari diyan July pa. Ang nangyari, parang sinabay-sabay nila (there is one there that happened way back July. What happened is like they posted [the videos] all together)," Estomo told senators.
"We(PAW).canattest to that na hindi po araw-araw ang paggamit ng ating helicopters, tulad po ng sinabing pag-uwi sa Davao, I presume po ang ina-assume nila is travel from Manila to Davao, I myself is a presidential helicopter pilot previously (We can attest that the helicopters are not utilized or flown daily, like that those being claimed that it is being flown to Davao. I am presuming that they are assuming that the helicopters are being used from the travel to Manila to Davao, I used to be also a presidential helicopter pilot)," said PAF spokesperson, Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo, in an interview with CNN Philippines Wednesday night.She added that the use of helicopters for this particular route is not practical as doing so would take almost half a day and involves a lot of refueling stops.
A second video was confirmed by the PNP-Calabarazon to have happened in Kawit, Cavite wherein an unidentified Chinese-looking male cadaver was recovered.
Put up posters in their physical stores to educate their mobile phone buyers on how to use, enable or activate the text blocking, spam folder and other similar features in their phones Include in each new mobile phone package an insert or leaflet containing directions on how to use, enable or activate the text blocking, spam folder and other similar features in their phones.
Philippine National Police says some crime videos spread online happened abroad
According to the Aquino administration, the Philippines was the last country in Asia that practiced
Sa history po ng public service ni VP Sara, alam ng lahat ng mga nakasama niya sa trabaho na she is very efficient and she protects government resources at all times," he added.
"The OVP and the DepEd are two separate entities with separate
Duterte's spokesperson also denied that the official uses the presidential chopper daily to go home to Davao City.
MANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Thursday dismissed claims that Vice President Sara Z. Duterte travels from Manila to Davao on a daily basis using helicopters from the 250th Presidential Airlift Wing
DepEd to revise K to 12 curriculum -- Duterte
Duterte said the department has finished the review for K to 10, while the review for Grade 11-12 is still pending."We're actually done with the review. We are currently presenting, we initially presented it to the Mancom, Execom and we will present it to other sectors from the government and the private sector as well," the Vice President told lawmakers of the House Appropriations Committee during her agency's budget briefing.
that the PNP can solve that). They can catch up whatever challenges na nasa harap natin ngayon. Kayangkaya ng PNP yan (that is in front of us now. The PNP can solve that)," Dela Rosa said.
Out of the six, only three videos were confirmed by the PNP to have happened in the Philippines.
"If this problem is purely public order or purely public safety, alam ko kayang-kaya ng PNP yan (I know
The Office of the Vice President on Wednesday defended Vice President Sara Duterte's supposed personal use of the Presidential chopper, saying the official only uses it when necessary.
Duterte however explained it will take 2-3 years for any changes to take effect."During our discussions, it will take 2-3 years for us to implement a new curriculum for the K to 12. I was and I am trying to push the curriculum and instruction strand to do it in 1 year. We will update you on that if we will be able to implement a new curriculum in a year or two, we're talking about academic school year," she added.
These firms were also tasked to accelerate the process of blocking SIM cards that are being used to perpetrate the fraudulent activities and further enhance the messaging reach of their respective public information campaigns regarding the “new variants” of the text scams.
He said COVID-19 cases are expected in classroom settings but what the DepEd wants to prevent are "major surges."
"We are currently starting with the review on grades 11-12 and it will go through the same process, it will go through presentations so that comments and suggestions from all the sectors can be collated by the Department of Education and we come up with the new curriculum for the K to 12 program," she added.
In July 2021, the SC approved a resolution providing rules for the mandatory use of body-worn cameras during the execution of search and arrest warrants.
Recently, Senate Resolution 185, 194, 195, and 287 were filed by Senators Imee Marcos, JV Ejercito, Grace Poe and Ramon Revilla Jr., respectively, appealing to Dela Rosa's committee to investigate the alleged rise in the number of kidnappings and abductions in the country.
In case of unavailability of bodyworn cameras, law enforcers shall file a motion before the court to use alternative recording devices for justifiable reasons.
The Department of Education will come up with a new basic education curriculum following the ongoing review of the K to 12 Basic Education program, Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte told lawmakers Wednesday.
Vice President Sara Duterte, who also sits as Education Secretary, justified the P650 million total confidential funds for both the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education, saying such a significant amount is essential to address problems of the education sector.Duterte made the response when asked by House Assistant Minority Leader Arlene Brosas of Gabriela party-list why is there a need to allocate P500 million confidential fund for the OVP and another P150 million confidential fund for the Education Department when there are many unfunded programs in DepEd such as the construction of around 167,000 classrooms and repairs of at least 149,000 classrooms.
OVP defends VP Duterte's use of presidential chopper
DepEd Spokesman Michael Poa said the agency would update its health protocols in schools after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the use of face masks optional in outdoor areas.
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"We need the help of the security sector to address these challenges to basic education," Duterte said.
BANGSAMORO DEV’T. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. delivers his keynote speech during the ceremonial opening of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament session in Cotabato City on Thursday (Sept. 15, 2022). Marcos urged the BTA to pass legislative measures that would bring progress to the Bangsamoro region. (MNS photo)
In 2019, the DILG launched the project initially in five cities of Metro Manila. Through the project, the DILG aimed to reduce crime rates by 15% and improve emergency response time by 20% by utilizing modern information and communications technology. (MNS)
Asked about the Safe Philippines project, which aims to install more CCTVs to reduce crime incidents, Abalos said he preferred investing on applications over additional CCTV cameras in Metro Manila.
Due to funding issues caused by the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the country, then-DILG Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III said the Safe Philippines project was canceled.
The agency has earlier ordered telcos to deactivate clickable Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), links, and quick response (QR) codes in text messages amid the proliferation of text scams.
Implemented during the administration of the late President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, the K to 12 curriculum has been under review for the past two years. It was first introduced in 2011.
Meanwhile, the Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FCCCII) also requested to its members not to spread unverified news or rumors on social media or messaging applications.
Under the resolution, law enforcers must have at least one body-worn camera and one alternative recording device or such number needed to record the relevant incidents during the execution of search or arrest warrants.
"And considering that our VP (Vice President) is the second highest leader of the land nararapat lang po na bigyan natin ng suporta ang mga movements ng ating Vice President lalo na if she is acting or performing her mandate on behalf of the President (And considering that our VP is the second highest leader of the land, it is only proper that we support all her movements especially if she is acting or performing her mandate on behalf of the President)," Castillo said. She added that all helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft of the 250th PAW could be used only for official functions and must be authorized by the"ForPresident.instance, if the Vice President is going to use a presidential chopper, her office will forward a request to the Office of the President through the Presidential Security Group (PSG). Upon approval, the Office of the President will issue a directive to the PSG which will then forward it to the PAW of the Philippine Air Force. That is the only time our aircraft can be used," Castillo said.
MANILA -- Officials of the Philippine National Police (PNP) informed senators on Thursday that a number of videos showing violence or other criminalities, which have alarmed many Filipino netizens, did not happen within Philippine territory.
As to the "Skyway" video, Estomo denied that it was a kidnapping but rather a robbery/holdup incident that was already considered to have been solved.Estomo said the victim was a Malaysian national who have already pinpointed one of the three suspects.
"We will consult the DOH kasi may mga times na nasa open space din po ang ating mga learners and we will incorporate them doon sa naantalang health guidelines," Poa said in a press conference.
"Hindi po talaga rational and practical kung gagamitin ang helicopter natin sa pag-uwi sa Davao araw-araw especially if coming from Metro Manila (It is not rational and practical to use helicopters in going home to Davao everyday especially if coming from Metro Manila)," CastilloCastillo,said. meanwhile, said the 250th PAW's mandate is to transport the President, members of the First Family, visiting heads of state, and other local and foreign VIPs.
"Huwag kayong mag-alala. Sa (Don't worry. In our) police visibility natin ngayon, palagay ko mababawasan yung (now, I think we can reduce incidents of) kidnapping at (and) abduction sa (in) Metro Manila. Huwag kayong mag-alala sir, sagot ko lahat yon, sir (Don't worry sir. I'll take care of it all, sir)," Estomo told Dela Rosa.
After a series of directives to telcos to warn the public against text scams, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC), this time, ordered mobile phone makers and sellers to educate users how to use text blocking features in their devices.
"Yan ang (That's the) commander. Tanggapin mo lahat ng (accept all your) failure and success ng (of your) unit mo and I appreciate you for that," the lawmaker responded.
Poa said the DepEd would also release data on the number of students and teachers who have contracted COVID-19 since the start of School Year 2022-2023, which saw many schools resume in-person classes at full capacity.
Thefolders. telecommunications regulator also directed the immediate implementation of the measure within 15 days from the issuance of the memorandum order.
In a chance interview with reporters, Special Advisor to the NTC Commissioner Edgardo Cabarios said that blocking links will reduce the chances of mobile subscribers getting scammed.
He said Metro Manila already has many CCTV cameras.
MASKS ON. People still wearing face masks while walking in the pedestrian lane along the intersection of Taft Avenue and Pedro Gil Street in Manila City on Wednesday (Sept. 14, 2022). OCTA Research shows that a big chunk of the Filipino population will continue to wear face masks even if the spread of Covid-19 will be controlled. (MNS photo)
No truth to VP Sara's daily chopper flights to Davao: PAF
Thefunding.police organization said it would need 33,000 to 34,000 bodyworn cameras to cover all the police units in the country, with 16 of the device per police station.
During the inquiry conducted by the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs chaired by Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, Senator JV Ejercito showed six crime videos that have gone viral on social media.
"Manila-based na po sa ngayon si VP Sara Duterte at ang family niya. Dito na din po nag-aaral ang mga anak niya. Land vehicles din po ang ginagamit nila araw-araw," Atty.
The 2022 national budget does not have confidential funds allocated for the Office of the Vice President and the Department of Education.
NTC orders mobile phone makers, sellers to teach users how to use text blocking feature
Senator Dela Rosa, a former PNP chief, called on the public not to be alarmed by all the violent videos they see on social media.
The NTC also informed the manufacturers, distributors, and dealers that the above shall form part of the “mandatory requirements for type approval/acceptance and related permits for customer premises equipment, particularly mobile phone products filed before the Commission.”
The NTC earlier directed telco companies to warn the public against the proliferation of personalized text scams or unsolicited text messages containing the names of intended recipients.
Reynold Munsayac said.
VP Sara: P650-M confidential funds for OVP, DepEd needed to address DepEd problems
We pulled out all the stops, including a designer gown for Gigi and a new tuxedo for me. The kids also hired a limousine. God has been kind to us. But when you have a lifetime partner like my wife money can never repay the Lord for His blessings.Inour old age, the Lord may decide to send for me first. I have made sure she has no heavy debts to pay. There is no mortgage or car loan, no heavy medical bills and
benefitting from your high school classmates as they are now is sadly your loss. Who knows? You could establish an exciting new relationship with a classmate like so many others have, as witnessed on Facebook given the numerous high school connections.
(FYI: The Filipina comfort women tells the story of the sanctioned system of sexual slavery that took place during World War II when the girls and women were taken for days and sometimes years to serve in military brothels throughout Japanese-occupied territories. In the Philippines, where the Japanese Imperial Army sexually enslaved an estimated 1,000 women, called then “comfort women,” through abduction, coercion and deception, the fight continues for historical inclusion, a formal apology and restitution even as the Japanese government undermines them.)
For years that date was celebrated (or cursed) as the birthday of President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos. Then came the attack on New York’s Twin Towers and the Pentagon in Washington DC. These would supplant Pearl Harbor America”s Day of Infamy.
vulnerable communities as a queen who “struggled with the people at the grassroots level.”
Well,again?”my dear readers, here is why you should reconsider attending your next school reunion.
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Sancho became active in advocating for women empowerment
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And the rest, as they say, is history.
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My wife Gigi always causes eyebrows to rise whenever she gives her date of birth.
Now,it!I realize that many of you –my dear folks – may still carry around the wounds, betrayals, resentments, perhaps even scars from being bullied during your high school years. The odds are few had a perfectly wonderful high school experience.
What’s important is the blessing (nay, BLESSINGS). To be blessed with a pretty college sweetheart and then be blessed some more with a wife willing to put up with a husband who was on the job virtually 24/7 as an advertising man, newsmancolumnist, screenplay writer, TV producer-director, and breadwinner of parents and siblings, and then be blessed even more with a life partner who was also a
There’s curiosity, of course – a kind of where-are-they-now game. We all wonder, who did we become in the intervening years? Which leads to a second reason – redemptionseeking knowpersonconvincingmaturity.skillslookseverybodytoo.ha-ha!!readha-ha-ha?aanymore).(look-at-me-I’m-not-a-loser-Whichinmycaseleadstothirdmotive–self-promotion…Ha-Hey,maybeyou’dliketothecolumnsI’vewritten!Ha-ha-Butthisallmaybemootalready,Everyonechanges!Yes,evolves,notonlyintheirbutalsowithacquiredpeopleandhopefullyastrongersenseofYouwouldhaveahardtimemethatyouarethatsamethatyouwereinhighschool.IthatIcertainlyamnot!Tomissoutonobservingand
became.I’velooked at photos on Facebook posted by some of those who attended the reunion. There were a few names and faces I didn’t know – I presume some of them are from the later batches (80’s and above…) – but most of them I did know – by name that is.
“I raise my clenched fist to the extraordinary human. ‘Paalam at Salamat, Nelia Sancho.’ I am grieving yet I see purpose in you and it’s alive,” she commented.
(FYI: Diego Silang y Andaya was a Filipino rebel leader who allied with British forces to overthrow Spanish rule in the Northern Philippines and established an independent Ilocano state. After he was assassinated, his wife Gabriela Silang took up the cudgels and continued the fight but was captured and put to death publicly by hanging in September 1763. She is now remembered in Philippine history as the country’s Joan of Arc and first female figurehead for Filipino liberation.)
Gabriela Women’s Party, in a statement, expressed condolences to the family of Sancho. “Despite winning the title of Queen of the Pacific in 1971, Nelia Sancho left the comforts of privileged life and became an activist at the onset of the First Quarter Storm and eventually joined the underground movement during Martial Law and became a political prisoner,” it said.
“Eternal rest grants unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace? Amen.”
And yet, I ask you, are you missing out by skipping your class reunions? Have you been fabricating excuses about avoiding these get-togethers with self-talk including, “Why would I ever want to be back with those people ever
I must admit I missed this particular school reunion last month. I realized that I was oblivious on what went on around me the last few months. Yes, I missed it; and the irony about it was that it was held right here on my very own backyard…so near yet so far away, so to speak. So I missed it! “Miss” is a multipurpose word covering all the nuances of a situation. One explanation is to fail to attend. Yes, I failed in this regard. Another definition is to leave out or omit. Yes, I dropped this event from my schedule. But here’s the rationale most relevant to my frame of mind: to feel the absence of –in my case, nonattendance as deficit of experience – as in, well, as in missing out – on what exactly, you might ask.
In 1969, while still a student at the University of the Philippines, Sancho joined “Binibining Pilipinas” (Miss Philippines) and finished first runner-up to Gloria Diaz, who would eventually become the country’s first Miss Universe titleholder.
ON HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS: TO BE AT OR NOT TO ATTEND, THAT IS THE QUESTION! AND OF A PRIVILEGE PIECE ABOUT MY SCHOOLMATE NELIA SANCHO… THE VOICE OF THE HUSHED, OPPRESSED FILIPINO WOMEN
Gigi will have a modest nest egg and a small Social Security pension to last her remaining years. And the kids, for whom she was driverconfidant-cook-tutor and caregiver have promised to take care of her. She will at least be relieved and able to enjoy her blessings as I have enjoyedHappymine.birthday, Mrs. Mac, my love, my Blessing(s).
A limo was not an option. Raul Silos , who was my best man offered his Renault Gordini, no larger than a VW Beetle, but I had to find a driver, decorate the car myself, and deliver the car to Gigi’s dorm. My family and I had to take a cab to church.But it was a nice wedding, otherwise.Ikeptcounting all the guests and the drinks to make sure we were within budget. Mercifully we had enough left for taxi fare and a small family reception at home.
SAN DIEGO, CA -- I missed my biennial high school reunion last month.About three weeks ago, the Villamor High School Alumni Association of America (VHSAAA) held its 13th class reunion right here in “The Finest City of America” – our beloved hometown of San Diego. From what I understand, what a gathering it was! A hundred of my high schoolmates and classmates attended and I inadvertently missed
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Lindo announced that it was Sancho’s son Antonio Karlo who informed them of his mother’s passing. She was 71.
Two years later, the Philippine Tourism Authority appointed her to represent the country at the “Queen of the Pacific” in Melbourne, Australia. She won the crown and bagged the “Most Photogenic Award,” too. She was also a sought-after model for Filipino fashion designer and one of the earliest advocates of the Maria Clara gown, Pitoy Moreno, according to the Pageant Throwback Philippines FacebookSanchopage.became a student activist and later joined the underground movement after Martial Law was declared. She was arrested during a raid in Cagayan de Oro City and spent over two years in prison, from 1976 to 1978. In late 1984, Sancho returned to Cagayan de Oro and harked back to her experience there during a meeting where leaders of progressive groups were planning to stage a Mindanaowide “welgang bayan” or general strike.She founded Gabriela National
So moving on…here I am now. Unlike the 17-year-old me in 1964, I’m not facing the camera anymore as if looking out toward the big, faroff future and all its possibilities. This nearly 75-year-old I while not backing away from the future, is in no hurry for it either. The hereafter is much less faroff and no longer as big. This is why I wanted to go to the reunion. This is why we want to gather. It’s what I missed; the chance to acknowledge our younger selves in community with those who were segment of our lives back then. It was all part of who I was and who I
She borrowed the wedding dress of her younger SISTER, Lourdes, who had gotten marred to Lito Uy, A year earlier, also on December 24.
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Although vilified for her advocacies, Lindo added that people around the world praised Sancho for her work for peace and justice.
OnHa-ha-ha-ha!theother hand, how sad had it been otherwise after some 58 years? Time is a leveler. Time is a teacher. And time runs out for all of us. Now…will you attend your next high school reunion?
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Alliance of Women together with fellow beauty queen-turned-activist the late Maita Gomez.
Villamorians salute her and will forever remember her in the annals of the Women’s Movement. Thank you, Nelia…rest in peace now.
And speaking of making a difference for others; someone from that dearly beloved old high school of mine on Pasig Line, in historical Sta. Ana of old Manila - a beauty queen and activist – a schoolmate, toorecently passed away.
BEAUTY WITH A PURPOSE: The life of Nelia Sancho, beauty queen and activist who was also the official voice of the hushed, oppressed Filipino women
During the incumbency of President Gloria Arroyo. an arrmy general gained notoriety as the Butcher for the disappearance and suspected extra-judicial killing of radicals. Because he was also born on 9-11, I added him as a third curse. But I can’t remember his name. He is lost in the garbage dump of history. Anyway, 9-11 is a reminder that one’s curse could be somebody else’sOneblessing.curse is bad enough, let
Award-winning writer Agustin “Don” Pagusara commented that he was sad to hear about the passing of Sancho, a “First Quarter Storm veteran, political detainee, a leader of the movement seeking justice for the women war victims of Japanese atrocities during World War II, and a champion of solidarity with the North Korean“‘Pagpugaypeople.” at saludo kay Ka Nelia’ (Tribute and salute for Comrade Nelia),” he Homegrownsaid. Mindanao scholar and historian Macario Tiu called Sancho, “a true freedom fighter.” “Beauty, brains, and genuine love for the Filipino people…most beautiful soul, a hero of the Filipino people,” Tiu added.
We were scrimping, of course. I had to write a story and screenplay for our wedding funds and Gigi only had her monthly allowance from her parents.
“You were not just Queen of the Pacific. You were not the kind of the feminist defined by the corporate world,” she said.
Born in Pandan, Antique, Sancho partly grew up in Manila and in Mindanao. Her father worked as an auditor for the Philippines’ Commission on Audit and was assigned in different parts of the country. This is why Sancho studied at three educational institutions all located in my beloved historical hometown of Sta. Ana in old Manila – at the private school of St. Anne’s Academy, then at the public Sta. Ana Elementary School and Villamor High School – and ended up eventually at the Catholic girl’s school of Immaculate Conception in Davao City. Despite this difficulty, she managed to earn honors through
In addition, sharing the memorable highs and lows with those that knew you then can become a catalyst to understanding why you made the choices you did then. The candor gives you the opportunity to forgive yourself and hopefully others too. You deserve to open yourself up to have some fun. Here’s a quote from one of my special long-time friends regarding the last reunion we both attended: “If only for a few short hours they make you feel young again, remembering all the music and dance steps. You and I did the twist just like we were in high school once more. I loved it!! Never mind that I had an awful back spasm when I sat down. Ha-ha-ha-ha!!! I’d do it all over again. Love, love, love our reunions.”
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You share a precious personal history. No one understands better what it was like during your high school years quite like you do. Some of the best times at these reunions stem from sharing these crazy stories, teachers’ influence or an instructor’s “unusual” style.
(FYI: The First Quarter Storm refers to the period marked by massive student protests several months before the imposition of martial law by then President Ferdinand E. Marcos.)
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alone two or three, but one blessing could make up for the bad fortune.
On December 24, 2022 God willing, Gigi and I will have been married 58 years. We met before turning 20. went steady for 3 years then decided to make the relationship permanent. We had both just turned 24, wth me a few weeks older.
“She is proof that women are not meant to be submissive and obedient, but have a crucial role in pushing for genuine freedom and human rights,” it added.Gabriela emphasized that Sancho’s life would continue to inspire generations of women who will carry on with the fight against the “worsening humanitarian crisis in the country.”
One reunion attendee later shared a note with lots of pictures on Facebook, too – noting that this particular reunion lines had dissolved between the insiders and the outsiders, the cliques had collapsed and the mingling was genuinely real – and that quite a lot of attendees were asking why I was not around as I have practically been in attendance on all previous gatherings. I was quite touched; I was indeed missed at the Delightfulreunion!newsfor me!
on life, too. You definitely could acquire a whole new perspective on not only your high school years but also on your existence. As I reflected on our past reunions, I obtain a fresh appreciation for how swiftly my years were speeding past me. Why I would not want to grab hold and cherish as many personal experiences as I could possibly could by connecting with my high school
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We had no honeymoon. I was back at work next business day. At any rate, we made up for the scrimping on our 50th anniversary.
the years. At Villamor High School, Sancho was the “Freshman Scholar of the Year” whiles my younger sister Erlinda (now a doctor/pediatrician and also a fellow UP Diliman alumna) was the “Sophomore Scholar of the Year”; I was then a graduating senior and the editor-in-chief of our school newspaper “The Molave”. Sancho studied premed at the University of the Philippines for years but later shifted to Mass Communications. “Nagsusuka ako” (I was throwing up), she confessed in an interview, “Whenever we dissected human and animal cadavers.”
and campaigned for just compensation for Filipino “comfort women” during World War II, Gabriela reiterated.
Social media was also flooded with expressions of grief and admiration for Sancho.Sancho was married to the late Antonio Liao, an activist who was also detained during martial law and released in 1986 after the ouster of Marcos. Sancho and Liao’s marriage did not last, however.
Supreme Court. Indeed, there there is a lo† of truth in the saying that the funds one’s wife manages for the family would never be enough but for her uncanny ability to make ends meet.
Indeed one of my favorite statements on togetherness is “It’s not all about me.” Until I had the opportunity to write this piece, I had not genuinely connected that this is in fact enough of a reason to attend class reunions.Inthe end, it is not about any of us individually, but what and how we make a difference for others.
Lindo thanked Sancho for her great contributions to the women’s movement and empowerment of
During the 1990s, Sancho was elected to the board of trustees of Task Force Detainees of the Philippines, a pioneering human rights group formed in 1974 by Filipino church leaders.
These facts were my “connections” or links with the beauty queen turned activist who recently passed away. I just thought it was right and proper to write something about her so others would always think of our dear high schoolmate Nelia delos Reyes Sancho.
And if there’s someone who truly embodied “beauty with a purpose,” that’s definitely the late Nelia delos Reyes Sancho – Marcos’ martial law survivor and the women’s rights group Gabriela’sTributesco-founder.pouredfor beauty queenturned-activist Nelia Sancho after news of her death came out a couple of weeks Sancho,ago.who bagged the Queen of the Pacific title in 1971, was found dead at the University of the Philippines (UP) Bliss House in Quezon City at around 10 A.M. on Thursday, September 1, 2022 according to Dr. Jean Lindo of Gabriela Women’s Party.
However,peers?asIclose out this post, a profound thought needs to be shared with you all. I believe that we each have a unique purpose for being alive at this very time to make the world a better place even if it is only reaching out to one seemingly-lonely, forgotten person. What if you were meant to be that mortal to enrich one of your classmates’ self-esteem as a result of your brief attention by attending your nextDespitereunion?the age-old saying, there is no doubt about it that individuals everywhere still have a hard time realizing that it’s not all about them.
(FYI: Margarita “Maita” Favis Gomez was a Filipino scholar, activist and beauty queen. In 1967, she won the Miss Philippines-World beauty pageant and went on to represent the country in the Miss World contest.) The organization was named after Gabriela Silang, the equally heroic wife of revolutionary Diego Silang.
It was not a well-planned choreographed wedding. In showbiz lingo, much of it was ad lib or bahala na si Batman.
The printed invitations were handed to the guests in the church. At the church entrance, Gigi’s parents met mine for the first time. We had the best man and the bridesmaid handle all the usual chores (cord, veil, etc) .
The site of Villamor High School in Pasig Line, at the historical district of Sta. Ana in old Manila circa 1964
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VP Sara not attending UN educ summit; Manalo to represent PH Vice President and Education chief Sara Duterte will not attend the United Nations education summit next week, the Department of Foreign
Affairs (DFA) said Thursday.
In a press conference, Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Kira Christianne Danganan-Azucena said DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo will represent the Philippines and attend in her stead.
Ahead of the summit, Duterte served as the Philippines' national convenor and led TES consultations that gathered stakeholders from across the Philippines to discuss ways to accelerate progress toward shared education goals. (MNS)
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Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte has ordered that all schools must implement inperson classes at full capacity by November.Department of Education spokesperson Michael Poa earlier said 46 percent of schools nationwide planned to full in-person classes while 51.8 percent planned to continue with blended learning when the school year opened on August 22. Only around 1.29 percent of schools will still implement full distance learning, Poa said. (MNS)
"So far, ang observation po natin sa ngayon is full face-to-face na po tayo, hindi na po hinintay ‘yung November 2 na target natin for faceto-face," Lito Senieto, Vice PresidentInternal of the National ParentsTeachers Association Philippines, said. For elementary schools, most classrooms have at least 40 students, while there are at least 60 students per classroom in high school.
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St Expedite, honored by the gratitude of those who have invoked thee at the last hour and for pressing cases, we pray thee to obtain from the all powerful goodness of God, by the intercession of Mary Immaculate, (today or such a day) the grace we solicit with all submission to the Divine Will Amen
po kami. Kaya lang with much precautions on the part of the parents, nandiyan pa rin ang face mask," Senieto said.
Senieto also expressed concern that some schools seem to have no disinfecting schedule unlike before.
He appealed to both schools and parents to always follow safety protocols for their students, especially the wearing of face masks.
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Several schools have already implemented full face-to-face classes ahead of the November deadline set by the Department of Education.
We supplicate Thee, Lord , to inspire by Thy grace all our thoughts and actions, that thou being their principle, we may, by the intercession of St. Expedite, be conducted with courage, fidelity and promptitude, at the time proper and favorable, and come to a good and happy end, through our Lord, Jesus Christ Amen
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"We did receive confirmation from the Office of the Vice President that she will not be attending the education summit so, in her stead, Secretary Manalo will attend the summit," she said.
The Transforming Education Summit (TES) will be convened in New York on September 19 during the 77th UN General Assembly.
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It aims to elevate education to the top of the global political agenda and call for coordinated actions to reverse the slide on progress towards sustainable development goal 4, or ensuring quality education for all, as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Philippine government banned in-person classes in early 2020 due to the health crisis but gradually allowed its resumption, albeit on a limited capacity, since November 2021.
Prayer to Saint Expedite
May the intercession of the glorious martyr , St Expedite, recommend us, O my God, to Thy goodness, in order that his protection may obtain for us what our own merits are powerless to do. Amen.
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Vaccine complacency, said Brooks, has become the prevailing factor: people see those who are vaccinated and boosted but still getting symptomatic Covid.
“And to that I say ‘yes, but is she still alive?’ And yes, of course she is. We never promised that the vaccinations would mean you wouldn’t get Covid. We just said that it would reduce the severity of your disease and your chances for requiring hospitalization,” she said.
Park also countered another myth. “We’re still hearing that shots don’t work. People saying, ‘My friend is fully vaccinated and boosted, but she still got Covid.’”
The doctor said he was especially concerned about long Covid: people who are unvaccinated are more likely to have symptoms even six months after an initial infection.
community has gone through several Covid“Wespikes.are a small tribal clinic trying to deal with a lot of acute and chronic disease issues. But we’re dealing with complacency. We’re dealing with people being tired, tired of having a shot, tired, honestly, of the inconvenience of ‘I’m going to be sore for a couple of days.’”
He addressed convenience, noting that booster shots are available at pharmacies without an appointment, and are free, even for those who lack health insurance.
getting smarter about evading our immunity, whether that’s natural immunity from prior infection or immunity from vaccination. So we have to try to stay a step ahead of it,” she Moresaid.than 72 percent of California’s population has received the primary series of vaccinations. But less than 59 percent have been boosted. Park noted that in San Joaquin County, less than 49 percent of those who are eligible have received a booster.
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But the doctor noted that the mRNA technology on which the vaccine is based was developed 11 years ago and has been used to treat illnesses prior to Covid.
“We have a vaccine that is a biotechnological miracle. There’s a miracle in front of you that’s averted 16 million deaths and it’s safe,” said Brooks.Smith, who runs a clinic on the Hoopa Valley Reservation in Humboldt County, noted that when the vaccine first became available, she was surprised to see elders lining up to get it.
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Brooks addressed vaccine hesitancy with what he called a “three Cs” approach: vaccine confidence, vaccine complacency, and vaccine convenience. His patients have expressed their hesitancy, saying: “It came out too soon, too fast. Don’t trust the government, don’t trust the pharmaceutical agencies, don’t trust public health care.”
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“They wanted it. They didn’t want to die. They were watching on TV what had happened in other native communities with really horrible, horrible death rates,” she said.Younger and middle-aged people were more resistant to getting vaccinated. So, despite the enthusiasm of elders, the Hoopa
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Eala now has three junior Grand Slam titles, including doubles titles in the 2021 French Open with Russian Oksana Selekhmeteva and the 2020 Australian Open with Indonesian Priska Madelyn Nugroho. In New York, she delivered her victory speech on Court No. 11 in Filipino.“Buong puso ko itong ipinaglaban hindi lang para sa sarili ko kundi para makatulong din ako sa kinabukasan ng Philippine tennis. So hindi lang ‘to panalo ko. Panalo natin lahat (I poured it all out not just for myself but also because I want to help improve the future of Philippines tennis. This is not just my victory. This is our victory),” she said while trying to hold back tears.
At the post-match interview, she described her victory as overwhelming.“Ithinkthis is a huge step for me personally, as well. I'm super happy to represent my country and do something with a big platform, being able to inspire other younger people,” sheEalasaid.reached a career-high juniors ranking of No. 2 in October 2020 following a semifinal appearance at the French Open girls’ singles in Paris.She is expected to improve on her current No. 167 juniors ranking when points are updated on Monday. (MNS)
“I’m regularly saying I’d rather have mild flu-like symptoms for a day or two then to be sick. I want to live,” said Smith, noting that she has extended family on both coasts and wants to be able to take care of her children and grandchildren.
Here are some clues that you can use to stay on the right path. Here are 20 signs you're spiritually healthy: 1. You stepped out of the victim role and now play the game of designing your destiny. 2. You love your life because you're living your soul's purpose.
each one of us to evaluate whether we are trustworthy as recipients of the greatest gift that man can ever have, namely being believers in Jesus and stewards of this faith as members of the Catholic Church that we all confess to be our mother and the sacrament of salvation that we hope for. You may not answer my questions here and now, but kindly look into yourselves more deeply to answer them in the silence of your hearts. First, do you really believe in Jesus? Second have you tried to develop your faith in Jesus to the best of your ability through study, prayer and charitable work? Third have you shared your faith with others, especially the immediate members of your family, your neighbors and co-workers? Finally, are you practicing your faith as one who could be trusted not only in small matters, but especially in great ones? The liturgical year is about to close this November and it is appropriate to evaluate ourselves, personally, as members of our families and members of our communities whether we have truly been trustworthy in taking care of the greatest gift that God has given to humanity, belief in Jesus his only Son and our Savior who was sent to the world to bring salvation to all men and women who would willingly follow him in faithful discipleship.
And you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not (Malachi"Good3:18).morning," I said to the woman behind the counter as she asked if she could take my order.
The prophet Malachi was saying a day is coming when you'll be able to recognize a clear difference between the righteous and the unrighteous. Would your friends be able to recognize a difference in you from others? Ask God to fill
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"I can see Him in you!" I boldly proclaimed. "Yes, I am," she replied with a beaming smile. I could literally see the presence of God in her countenance in the way she related to me and others.
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is a grace from God, faith is also a virtue that is developed with patience, openness, generosity and humility. Since it is a gift from God through different means availed to us in our life, faith must be acknowledged with gratitude. This acknowledgement happens when a believer continues to devoutly express in faith not only in his personal spiritual activities, but especially when he worships together with the community in the liturgy of the church. Furthermore, since faith is patiently developed in the spirit of humility, it becomes a treasure with a priceless value since it has the imprint of the human cooperation that one invests through prayer, study and good works. Indeed, faith is the greatest treasure that one should always be grateful and be worthy of being trusted by the Master of our lives. Allow me, therefore, as pose some questions which may help
Today is the twenty fifth Sunday in ordinary time. After reflecting on the essential aspects of stewardship as a faithful response to the call of Jesus to discipleship, our readings last Sunday led us to consider the center of the message of the gospel, namely, Jesus came into the world in order to bring pardon and forgiveness to sinful man. Briefly, I mentioned the process and stages one undergoes in being reconciled with the Lord. In sum, the stages are as follows: realization of God’s love and mercy, acceptance of one’s sinfulness and sins, radical decision to go back to the Lord after a sincere contrition, and the act of being reconciled with God himself who is loving and merciful. I mentioned in my homily last Sunday that these steps happened in the sacrament of penance.
Our gospel reading this Sunday leads us back to one very important aspect in stewardship as a faithful response to discipleship. This is the condition of being trustworthy that Jesus mentioned clearly when he said to his disciples in the gospel of St. Luke, “the person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones,… If therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth, who will trust you with true wealth? The greatest wealth that a person can acquire in life is no other than the faith in God itself. Although faith
I was browsing through the internet and my attention was caught by this article entitled “20 Signs
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and in joy. 17. You don't second guess yourself because you trust your intuition and act on it. 18. You trust that life is on your side and problems are always opportunities or lessons to be learned. 19. You are able to fall in love over and over again, with your friends, with your partner, with your work. 20. You start your day with an intention and go to bed in gratitude. “
3. You feel like you're contributing and serving with generosity. 4. You got off the emotional roller coaster, and your emotions feel like smooth waves on a clear day most of the time. 5. You catch yourself when you judge others and realize that what you're judging is intimately related to your own self-acceptance.
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6. You don't fear making the wrong decision, because you're aware that there can always be a spiritual lesson. 7. You understand that freedom and happiness are qualities you cultivate from within, and the more you work on them, the more they grow. 8. You
As I went through these 20 indicators of a spiritually healthy person, it occurred to me that the most important factor that makes a person spiritually healthy is his belief in a power greater than himself. For those of us who were raised in the Christian faith, being spiritually healthy means having a close relationship with God and communicating with Him through prayer, and seeking His Will in our life by daily reading of the Holy Bible. I firmly believe that without God in our lives, we are nothing, and with God, everything is possible.
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And now may the Lord bless you, and may the Lord keep you, and may the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and may the Lord be gracious unto you and give you His peace. May you walk in the blessed assurance that your steps are being ordered of the Lord and that His angels are going before you to make certain that your life reaches its spiritual destiny. May the prayers that you pray, be reward to you according to your faith, for God is a faithful God, and He will open the windows of heaven and bless you with blessings you cannot contain, in Jesus' name. Amen.
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no longer feel like you need to hide out of fear of judgment; you are the full expression of yourself personally and professionally. 9. You spend time in silence daily and crave it when you miss a day, because you feel like something is "off." 10. You have the courage to let go of relationships that no longer benefit you because you understand that they already served their purpose. 11. Your soul is happy because you find a moment to play and dream every single day. 12. You don't feel lonely or disconnected, and you highly appreciate alone time. 13. You seem to notice details, colors, tastes and beauty with a sensibility that makes you feel like a kid. 14. You express your needs and desires with complete confidence and without confrontation. 15. You don't feel like you have to explain your lifestyle, because you understand how it serves you and might not serve others. 16. You're able to be in the now at least 25% of the time; you're fully present
Greetings in the Lord!
"Then Moses said to him, 'If your Presence does not go with us, do not send us up from here.' What else will distinguish me and your people from all the other people on the face of the earth?" (Exodus 33:15-16).The difference between a Christian and a non-believer should
Are you a spiritually healthy person?
You’re A Spiritually Healthy Person. I thought that this article would be helpful to my readers and so I decided to share it in this column.
“When you meet someone who is spiritually healthy, you’re immediately drawn to that person. You feel good just being around them. These people are magnets of happiness, freedom, generosity, and have the unique ability to enjoy the present moment. The only way you can achieve spiritual satisfaction is by following your heart’s desires.
be that the Christian brings the presence of God with him to work. However, this is not always the case. A Christian can shut out the presence of God by his behavior. Like the Israelites who experienced great miracles in their lives but began to worship idols, we can move away from God. Sin separates us from God. His presence moves away from us. Moses realized, he too had to have the presence of God with him to lead such a people.
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goal," he added.
"The gathering became a 'meeting of the minds,' as the national and
Galvez also lauded Marcos for leading the oath-taking of the newly-appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority
"Only in your third month in office, the dividends of peace are now being felt across the country, particularly in the Bangsamoro region, which for decades, was ravaged by armed conflict. Now, we can say that peace is finally at hand," OPAPRU Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. said in his message for the president's 65th birthday.
"It also became a shining moment for the newest members of the BTA -- some of them the sons and daughters of the two major Moro groups -- who stood side by side and committed to continue the efforts of their parents to uplift the lives of the Bangsamoro people," Galvez said.
Since Marcos assumed the presidency, Galvez said the chief executive has become a beacon of hope, mutual understanding, unity, and solidarity among the Filipino people.This was further highlighted by Marcos' inaugural speech where he made a clarion call by stating that "we all want peace in our land."
The agency's priority programs that would integrate the climateproofing approach include the ENGP; Clean Air Program; Intensified Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging campaign; Geo-Hazard Groundwater Assessment and Responsible Mining Program; and Manila Bay Cleanup.
The DENR has unified its mitigation measures to make the Philippines climate-resilient.
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Under the Chief Executive's guidance, Special Assistant to the President Secretary Antonio Lagdameo Jr. hosted a meeting on Sept. 10 in Davao City with the top leadership of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) headed by its Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim.
"More than anything else, Mr. President, the reconciliation between the MILF and MILF symbolizes the vision of your administration to unify the Moro groups and shepherd them towards genuine and longlasting peace, reconciliation and unity," the OPAPRU chief said.
Galvez also noted that these "grizzled warriors" who have spent most of their lives on the battlefield have now made the full transition as civil servants and have dedicated themselves to ensuring peace, security, and development in the Bangsamoro.Coinciding with the president's birthday is the 36th anniversary of the Sipat -- the peace pact forged between the national government and the Cordillera Bodong Administration -- Cordillera People’s Liberation Army (CBACPLA)."This is a sign that the heavens are looking down on you, Mr. President, as you celebrate another year of outstanding service to the Filipino people. Once again, Happy Birthday, Your Excellency President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.!" Galvez added. (MNS)
"Under your administration’s banner of unity, the national government has aggressively pushed forward the comprehensive Philippine peace process, while ensuring that no one is left behind and are all part of your peacebuilding interventions," Galvez said.
He added that this occasion became a testament to the Chief Executive's strong and full commitment to the Bangsamoro peace process.
Galvez cites PBBM peace initiatives as PH's 'chief unifier'
other justices of the Supreme Court visited Marawi City as part of the Judiciary's efforts 'to actively help the Bangsamoro people achieve their dream of peace'. During a meeting we had with House Speaker Ferdinand Romualdez, he threw Congress' full support behind the Bangsamoro, saying the Lower House will work closely with the region’s leadership to bring genuine peace and sustainable development in the area," Galvez said.
The OPAPRU chief said the president's presence at the BTA inauguration sent a clear and strong signal that the Marcos administration is firm and determined, more than ever, to complete the implementation of all signed Bangsamoro peace agreements."LastSeptember 8, Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo and six
The Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) on Tuesday recognized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s peace initiatives, stressing that its dividends are now being felt by the nation.
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The ENGP aims to rehabilitate denuded forestlands, as well as maintain and protect existing forests.
He also wished the president good health and strength for him to
(BTA) last Aug. 12.
BARMM governments were able to discuss pressing issues facing the Bangsamoro, and come up with key consensus points on how to address these concerns. This meeting became an avenue for unity and solidarity in the Bangsamoro homeland," Galvez said.On Sept. 11, the highest-ranking leaders of the MILF and Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) -Ebrahim and MNLF Chairman Nur Misuari -- met in Davao City and embraced each other, putting an end to the years of separation between them and their organizations.
Marcos expressed optimism that ENGP would generate more jobs and livelihood for Filipinos.
effectively carry out his mandate as the country's "chief unifier".
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