tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-73651479274341336612024-03-14T05:26:47.475+08:00Cebu MDA virtual hangout for physicians (and even non-MDs) who have a heart for Cebu.cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-91266390508630576122023-12-17T16:56:00.004+08:002023-12-19T08:00:35.033+08:00Throwback: History of my almost 10 years at the VSMMC PETRO Research Office<h1 style="text-align: left;">I was already on dialysis then when I applied at VSMMC. </h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9G9c7sBV2bkmpla7t7fexPRkMGe3BARgGPrRtYENUkHS1W6AyYOXYn8w5e9uXaOLuLjYqm0T1kXIqcLK24g2VBWLKLxgGy_ZibiusnNQmwLj7zzTa-3O7wz-xqeHcJmW7exrJCIbUm53x1xvYib23MbZGhVAhyphenhyphenB2ZWkp7xT761-Td5WZDcaO94mYsfe4/s2048/tapiadialysispower.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA9G9c7sBV2bkmpla7t7fexPRkMGe3BARgGPrRtYENUkHS1W6AyYOXYn8w5e9uXaOLuLjYqm0T1kXIqcLK24g2VBWLKLxgGy_ZibiusnNQmwLj7zzTa-3O7wz-xqeHcJmW7exrJCIbUm53x1xvYib23MbZGhVAhyphenhyphenB2ZWkp7xT761-Td5WZDcaO94mYsfe4/s320/tapiadialysispower.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>Everything started when I was hired June of 2014 by our Medical Center Chief as Training Specialist but was subsequently assigned to concentrate on research among the residents. I was just going solo in a small office. Had no secretary then. But lots of support from Dr. Celia Mabalatan, our Chief Training Officer who took me in the Training and Research Division (former PETRO) and Dr. Beth Espinosa. With my presence Dr. Marian Denopol now concentrated on research ethics and she was also helpful showing me the ropes. This was in the early stages where we were making adjustments for VSMMC Ethics Committee to get the higher level of accreditation with a separate office and full support to its members.</div><p style="text-align: left;">I first spent some time putting up a process for submission of researches and made several submission forms, a technical review form, prepared VSMMC to submit abstracts to the Herdin database, and made a Manual of Format and Style which is being used until now. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvH96n0FB5kiQcivqYBBcAL-QRZmlaOwj_yYy71vEnyn6thVQOONzHMmu_L_WDpRAWgjdtnQgfFC_aeyF_1lYrjl04rsMURCkU-rBFgXJ4zM8C9p6422Kb-BbsVJEjhQycpc9JZ-5GEf21thiWeyW2bLcyZyJkAutuOW0bXxyVWSMjpL2t9bZ1Yi__nYX2/s1188/earlyguideline.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1188" data-original-width="843" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvH96n0FB5kiQcivqYBBcAL-QRZmlaOwj_yYy71vEnyn6thVQOONzHMmu_L_WDpRAWgjdtnQgfFC_aeyF_1lYrjl04rsMURCkU-rBFgXJ4zM8C9p6422Kb-BbsVJEjhQycpc9JZ-5GEf21thiWeyW2bLcyZyJkAutuOW0bXxyVWSMjpL2t9bZ1Yi__nYX2/s320/earlyguideline.jpg" width="227" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of our early guidelines for submission prior to becoming PETRO.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: left;">I felt since the research culture was not yet fully established, it was better to let them write the proposal, the "long cut" style and when they have mastered it, it is easier to write the publishable "journal style".</p><p style="text-align: left;">2014 was spent on preparing for planned upcoming seminar workshops the following year, helping establish the Ethics Committee, preparing VSMMC for DOST PCHRD visits to becoming a research consortium member and undergoing research trainings from DOH.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT59GezzD9bdzFl7HMDP037Y-w_YeXs43o4FMMCV6jA6a7VqB9ZN053UWVRPdrW_79Q-OnQ_4m_49KYc9fMEyrjbX3CFM8hnvAjOWju2hT5GChdUxGhrMFjwFaEHems0oLT2RJsqaGcaYAsoIkhdgtlEsN9-IYa-Js6hCI9v_0VtViCl2QG7sb_ID_8Y9/s960/cvchrdvisit1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT59GezzD9bdzFl7HMDP037Y-w_YeXs43o4FMMCV6jA6a7VqB9ZN053UWVRPdrW_79Q-OnQ_4m_49KYc9fMEyrjbX3CFM8hnvAjOWju2hT5GChdUxGhrMFjwFaEHems0oLT2RJsqaGcaYAsoIkhdgtlEsN9-IYa-Js6hCI9v_0VtViCl2QG7sb_ID_8Y9/s320/cvchrdvisit1.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">CVCHRD visits VSMMC prior to becoming a consortium member.</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="text-align: center;">As planned with Dr. Mabalatan, the research proposal making workshop series started for residents year 2015. This was one of our earliest research proposal making workshops in 2015 showing Research is fun. At first, it was just me and Dr. Mabalatan for the workshops.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYPDRxon9iNVsEO1rR9q0Nm3LxzOkvqw3hssIuLeFg0WW_ITVQdMYpqxmo2R0A2boSm6YbSOzoJavcBFuQOBG0QjthlBeZUAetK11aNGntyv9OX-dxSFhwkkkrH6eGAjeDEGK8UMGIhdMeAn72-ZlsuSFAuGVA8F4ezp_8LGjR7Z5ZuXEtQIquTBiYu3U/s960/earlyworkshop2015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEYPDRxon9iNVsEO1rR9q0Nm3LxzOkvqw3hssIuLeFg0WW_ITVQdMYpqxmo2R0A2boSm6YbSOzoJavcBFuQOBG0QjthlBeZUAetK11aNGntyv9OX-dxSFhwkkkrH6eGAjeDEGK8UMGIhdMeAn72-ZlsuSFAuGVA8F4ezp_8LGjR7Z5ZuXEtQIquTBiYu3U/s320/earlyworkshop2015.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">one of our earliest proposal hearings May 2015</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_eIqtNnbOEHd0l91jDF4z9H7y5sDd_n9GfnmdbI_yOcIMA-t6hgGtbPwEYoY70iD1YB3tequZhAPjYMcJaPZcBBMouO87ZapfhReLhBIpamQ_kkXf-ln8aMIAvrBfsISQGr_iXM1ewM_km7dnp_4meYepTJ2CP3_bWK02uGJccjbfiGBg6qM1gf8nW_M/s960/oneoffirsthearings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU_eIqtNnbOEHd0l91jDF4z9H7y5sDd_n9GfnmdbI_yOcIMA-t6hgGtbPwEYoY70iD1YB3tequZhAPjYMcJaPZcBBMouO87ZapfhReLhBIpamQ_kkXf-ln8aMIAvrBfsISQGr_iXM1ewM_km7dnp_4meYepTJ2CP3_bWK02uGJccjbfiGBg6qM1gf8nW_M/s320/oneoffirsthearings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First Case Report or Interesting Case Poster Contest for VSMMC Residents (Sept. 25, 2015)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqeu8khJddsoJc4h7oF0cEAjBtvGWngiztvb5x5mJLiuJ978G82wS-4mXr4hBiKHS-Qp3fG0_ZbaxevYNbD5ns3hzCu9RLcnIiv9ux2_ScTeKSKwnFfkOROHMla9ciEnGQQpcsSbh5fu97TZj8MlM2YO-jshbkVMP16MOY2XSeXHgV6PuvC6HRKdvXx_k/s960/firstcasereportcontest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYqeu8khJddsoJc4h7oF0cEAjBtvGWngiztvb5x5mJLiuJ978G82wS-4mXr4hBiKHS-Qp3fG0_ZbaxevYNbD5ns3hzCu9RLcnIiv9ux2_ScTeKSKwnFfkOROHMla9ciEnGQQpcsSbh5fu97TZj8MlM2YO-jshbkVMP16MOY2XSeXHgV6PuvC6HRKdvXx_k/s320/firstcasereportcontest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1st prize VSMMC Oral Research Presentation Contest 2015</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAX6SfJU5J2w6NrSdPXy2p1-RSxESQkmqKR9oOqcyCEXIoIGpZEntzGE43x5cdlBGus285B8a3w3L_Q-arJePqyYmBNxmQs4gKxns4h2Bq6H8jKj4R0qrDq0wjGzDgYFDTF-1TZ08jHOh6K-yOSEY4x-C6JN8U8Sfv7r0no9g6SjdPp8Y6byFFLk8bzwS/s960/firstoralresearchcontest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKAX6SfJU5J2w6NrSdPXy2p1-RSxESQkmqKR9oOqcyCEXIoIGpZEntzGE43x5cdlBGus285B8a3w3L_Q-arJePqyYmBNxmQs4gKxns4h2Bq6H8jKj4R0qrDq0wjGzDgYFDTF-1TZ08jHOh6K-yOSEY4x-C6JN8U8Sfv7r0no9g6SjdPp8Y6byFFLk8bzwS/s320/firstoralresearchcontest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We won the CIM Research Contest that year (December 2015), which began a series of wins annually in researches presented outside VSMMC. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwKGgxpuBWhbxC1JNCW4RXuwz1oamrLWLFFff-ikvtmjwnHBnwOqFVtAAznRDNlBTZJmemJNJgObGppW-Yc8mwL_t28UxTxLABTRuJKwmJTe6ENEPFIDmUAEka0DPuHJqitzAZ0zUVKhR8B65FWbMQ281NspGUSPTzYqxppLc1q__dAjWjNdtjwl0nsda/s960/winningcimcontest2015.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqwKGgxpuBWhbxC1JNCW4RXuwz1oamrLWLFFff-ikvtmjwnHBnwOqFVtAAznRDNlBTZJmemJNJgObGppW-Yc8mwL_t28UxTxLABTRuJKwmJTe6ENEPFIDmUAEka0DPuHJqitzAZ0zUVKhR8B65FWbMQ281NspGUSPTzYqxppLc1q__dAjWjNdtjwl0nsda/s320/winningcimcontest2015.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of our early proposal hearings or defense by residents as initiated by Dr. Celia Mabalatan, our Chief Training Officer (2016)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUNV92Z3oGfY08Pei-3N-_EuNNKGBww9mrU8NdFmrbCmV_J56Kt6Om9E75DCuacAY-zYmVKZAaSaBpNTFHpRzA1qAhxduKYalhuBasC0vi1_rC8UvEBKewtiXE-VvenJMjax0Ss1sXJOYYQNOHV96YLQ0OQtuFz5l7exhYHQmzx8NSkaSRjlao8jmK7Mr/s960/earlyhearings.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeUNV92Z3oGfY08Pei-3N-_EuNNKGBww9mrU8NdFmrbCmV_J56Kt6Om9E75DCuacAY-zYmVKZAaSaBpNTFHpRzA1qAhxduKYalhuBasC0vi1_rC8UvEBKewtiXE-VvenJMjax0Ss1sXJOYYQNOHV96YLQ0OQtuFz5l7exhYHQmzx8NSkaSRjlao8jmK7Mr/s320/earlyhearings.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and it was during the time when Dr. Espinosa went abroad. I was fortunate to have Dr. Nelson Elle join us and finally I have someone to help me in the Research Office training residents and reviewing research papers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhkOyC780vYIPWW6ZSCG1XF9PmzmjOfLokyCmWf9xlI9dz1nueTDGYf9Kwr68VHhgO9OdFuLx2VjcoZc6bnsoI2ivOBX-EuDquqeUhxuygyO50VXv_PdVjw6wYzi-7MZR_aCpjZ5Mvgtog6V8cjNSfU-xvgzKuoL-OzViQGgbB3kcPGnG_ZqlF-jP5fWA/s960/ellepetru.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkhkOyC780vYIPWW6ZSCG1XF9PmzmjOfLokyCmWf9xlI9dz1nueTDGYf9Kwr68VHhgO9OdFuLx2VjcoZc6bnsoI2ivOBX-EuDquqeUhxuygyO50VXv_PdVjw6wYzi-7MZR_aCpjZ5Mvgtog6V8cjNSfU-xvgzKuoL-OzViQGgbB3kcPGnG_ZqlF-jP5fWA/s320/ellepetru.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnX1ungBPWfqZEcrc8rlyRwT0NJMAUiDh0voPwPeW3wubPANUX5gRR593PM-5OCwFr1muqQrYFYNRsIJ7z8YruXZK0jg7kRc2nLNLQDXwk0RDhy1TqptdMIwBkiV0hyeZkjke6gfNnJrKVzcXR_PYzEUpSMzIUY8Z94eddhyphenhyphen6QwTKIUcyEGQj3EwiUKeJ/s2048/ellecasereportcontest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFnX1ungBPWfqZEcrc8rlyRwT0NJMAUiDh0voPwPeW3wubPANUX5gRR593PM-5OCwFr1muqQrYFYNRsIJ7z8YruXZK0jg7kRc2nLNLQDXwk0RDhy1TqptdMIwBkiV0hyeZkjke6gfNnJrKVzcXR_PYzEUpSMzIUY8Z94eddhyphenhyphen6QwTKIUcyEGQj3EwiUKeJ/s320/ellecasereportcontest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>But there was a higher calling for Dr. Elle, and he had to go to Bohol to become the Chief in one of the government hospitals there. (He is also starting a good research program there with one of our VSMMC resident graduates and their colleagues.) In his place, I was able to bring in Dr. Joan Danes with valuable experience coming from the DOH. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjud2ssuKJHIIlbJj3tcq_Xlvn5PVnCG3o1BlXtMxhyphenhyphenz4J8YVxSIYzqRgufs9aa28_QVk9WOLRj9h9EQYjVg18IPLlLvuip0G4GXVJLi0f82lF-2VBCUDwIScnWkz8xZTjdpYPuute9Q-3hpEp-lSAl3ZEXJhLeS4M-4fP3azD3UErB_1GsbQdYKP3LRJg2/s960/danesdohdays.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjud2ssuKJHIIlbJj3tcq_Xlvn5PVnCG3o1BlXtMxhyphenhyphenz4J8YVxSIYzqRgufs9aa28_QVk9WOLRj9h9EQYjVg18IPLlLvuip0G4GXVJLi0f82lF-2VBCUDwIScnWkz8xZTjdpYPuute9Q-3hpEp-lSAl3ZEXJhLeS4M-4fP3azD3UErB_1GsbQdYKP3LRJg2/s320/danesdohdays.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This was from a 2014 Research Training when Dr. Danes was still in the DOH7. Who would have thought we will be teammates years after.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div>Was designated as Assistant to the Chief Training Officer</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72MbwNS_5VOrZmwF9nGnP6rP0XOpcorRodkNSlqsht56s2XhMPcoLXHV2DKnmo87TXC2GUH8UcueoeqnZGHsWayPusJAtyWEMJym0c9Ck9Fl2RaYrGtUTvMf4369jpnwBhesg-QesWhlFmbl8Q0TOVN9NuxAVjqnghYTqwdNMmAKi0L1K2weITdPq-rUA/s257/image_2023-12-19_075934432.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="103" data-original-width="257" height="103" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg72MbwNS_5VOrZmwF9nGnP6rP0XOpcorRodkNSlqsht56s2XhMPcoLXHV2DKnmo87TXC2GUH8UcueoeqnZGHsWayPusJAtyWEMJym0c9Ck9Fl2RaYrGtUTvMf4369jpnwBhesg-QesWhlFmbl8Q0TOVN9NuxAVjqnghYTqwdNMmAKi0L1K2weITdPq-rUA/s1600/image_2023-12-19_075934432.png" width="257" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organogram showing designation</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Meanwhile, we continued with our contests and winning tradition.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaUJOltRBabWZdC1FHGoVk5SLRavSNkP6Q8394MLGNBjRSKIfntV_0JjOm3bYv27vlsD6J0LNNcK5LDqBtD3wpxdgZy8m-PSCa_JKodBi3TUhR08TpetKiXiw5ERIMwMEtd1IDeWpyeohJ-FswnbzeumoVsP_OMyqxHJ0zgAdn8eqo4uUxXKOCY9wx5aq/s2048/2016contest.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHaUJOltRBabWZdC1FHGoVk5SLRavSNkP6Q8394MLGNBjRSKIfntV_0JjOm3bYv27vlsD6J0LNNcK5LDqBtD3wpxdgZy8m-PSCa_JKodBi3TUhR08TpetKiXiw5ERIMwMEtd1IDeWpyeohJ-FswnbzeumoVsP_OMyqxHJ0zgAdn8eqo4uUxXKOCY9wx5aq/s320/2016contest.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">During one of the DOH trainings conducted in VSMMC, Dr. Nene Cañal brought up the idea of having a big collaboration with VSMMC and thus... the DOH RO7 or the CVCHD Research Congress was born! And every year and we have this big event. We were suddenly founders of a historical event!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 1st DOH RO7 Research Congress took place August 2017 but on the day itself, I was admitted to a hospital because of fever.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyw4yFHOD6JalFky9TSVA-xaDwq9QFKkLw-b5UCy85Cm0H6m9BuTb3Rtxl1LBQKRlrtMvMnwLUHHW5UE90YeC_QVDFQAdl25-gdRRjB7OCqs-_ogYda4Hb7raiSYzuUumONRtsNoL3pQpx4ocJXyVOa9OtSub0dNNSq2P0BwpuqSvnVFse0iS24sRkeN8/s960/1stdohcongress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="540" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMyw4yFHOD6JalFky9TSVA-xaDwq9QFKkLw-b5UCy85Cm0H6m9BuTb3Rtxl1LBQKRlrtMvMnwLUHHW5UE90YeC_QVDFQAdl25-gdRRjB7OCqs-_ogYda4Hb7raiSYzuUumONRtsNoL3pQpx4ocJXyVOa9OtSub0dNNSq2P0BwpuqSvnVFse0iS24sRkeN8/s320/1stdohcongress.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But life must go on and aside from the DOH partnership, we were set to join the consortium.</div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtw3ZxFuJmxa3RRoP6n2Fcomoiy7WVi5sD8holqSW18hs673wvUep6TcuqaYg8RAv-xzQzSCmARvIQZajqvHtYyTuvNAXTVue7MS5m8FykXfZeLNgV642prqD1uMsazc3vW5eht8tA9ZAGXBxnhboUJiaVEocukRb4AFATu9_FxmR4zdqKJ-RwEAICcYvQ/s960/cvchrddohcongressstart.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtw3ZxFuJmxa3RRoP6n2Fcomoiy7WVi5sD8holqSW18hs673wvUep6TcuqaYg8RAv-xzQzSCmARvIQZajqvHtYyTuvNAXTVue7MS5m8FykXfZeLNgV642prqD1uMsazc3vW5eht8tA9ZAGXBxnhboUJiaVEocukRb4AFATu9_FxmR4zdqKJ-RwEAICcYvQ/s320/cvchrddohcongressstart.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This paved the way for VSMMC to become a member of the consortium, CVCHRD or Central Visayas Consortium for Health Research and Development and ever since VSMMC is actively participating in CVCHRD meetings and activities.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">VSMMC as CVCHRD member (Region 7 Research Consortium Membership)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjow-OvV1rtHshQX941RMrx35iLvlmHHQ09Xz15WqY7eKTw3zJr4CzFNyXEDvjTuS_h3CDg71J5hzTTXSLPwKXkOULBE5f3Bj03QWgKCtZ5ZEIOyzTTH92UmuClyxRh_YiyfdVtPES-Ep6HRHD8kDSiJJChJaJv8vKBDh8x4bSTCEn41zbIagL2HipvLE/s970/cvchrdmember.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="970" data-original-width="970" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAjow-OvV1rtHshQX941RMrx35iLvlmHHQ09Xz15WqY7eKTw3zJr4CzFNyXEDvjTuS_h3CDg71J5hzTTXSLPwKXkOULBE5f3Bj03QWgKCtZ5ZEIOyzTTH92UmuClyxRh_YiyfdVtPES-Ep6HRHD8kDSiJJChJaJv8vKBDh8x4bSTCEn41zbIagL2HipvLE/s320/cvchrdmember.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Invited our current DOH secretary Dr. Ted Herbosa (not yet secretary that year) to the 2nd DOH7 Research Congress as Keynote Speaker (August 2018) and was finally able to attend the event itself.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg__MVloWYe8FJ2zibog_JvAdUwG2PblsnxG98xByaAW9zEBarmNkBHQH6T9PrZYBZ2oOrn74Kqkntre8CpVyvDVlWe6-UOMcQkivZeGxDyhwoo6X77jcn8ynSZMNkqcPhGCnLqpfXMfRNBjS7zEwM_JKKf9tCP5F1ibh-b8dCjdPGKU5reJeJE85N2L5t/s960/herbosadohcongress.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg__MVloWYe8FJ2zibog_JvAdUwG2PblsnxG98xByaAW9zEBarmNkBHQH6T9PrZYBZ2oOrn74Kqkntre8CpVyvDVlWe6-UOMcQkivZeGxDyhwoo6X77jcn8ynSZMNkqcPhGCnLqpfXMfRNBjS7zEwM_JKKf9tCP5F1ibh-b8dCjdPGKU5reJeJE85N2L5t/s320/herbosadohcongress.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We also care for researches done by other employees in VSMMC like the nurses... and latter the Allied Health and support staff.<br /><p style="text-align: center;">The first Research Proposal Making Workshop for Nurses. (Oct. 26, 2018)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhkTugfSBDbUaZhDu00X09eSBJBYb5LulBaRcd4tUAPMEW6nYkuC2KVnSmzsL9xCyjIEAhLYWi6Lr9bZA6DXPX3g3ZjlSHjNt63yNGQu6rvupmWH_GxzuUbCJHP-hmR6bI-OaTYZy_GVwS-pQQqBfLJSDhxEaANNalnu0o9Yn6eP-KzmSDfQHzKuAbBxA/s960/firstproposalworkshopnurses.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZhkTugfSBDbUaZhDu00X09eSBJBYb5LulBaRcd4tUAPMEW6nYkuC2KVnSmzsL9xCyjIEAhLYWi6Lr9bZA6DXPX3g3ZjlSHjNt63yNGQu6rvupmWH_GxzuUbCJHP-hmR6bI-OaTYZy_GVwS-pQQqBfLJSDhxEaANNalnu0o9Yn6eP-KzmSDfQHzKuAbBxA/s320/firstproposalworkshopnurses.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">And to serve as model to the residents, we bravely participated in research contests and won not as co-author but as main author!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtD_SHbqLl_inGVQimaE6ID8rVPBA7N9SEchDfs5VxWThjSxJXo0v7RwkcPjLjHHBo5Nn0HDUQipfVZ3eeHafzoKMN1FNEB9o8m6JBuyFIFDTW3mKaySd2frTpiSU0YPo1drdrtZs4PfucBRE0u9xSvpfVcD3FzdG1sdtpqMtS_mtZgxG2p33hb78v8rq/s1080/cvchrdwin2019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtD_SHbqLl_inGVQimaE6ID8rVPBA7N9SEchDfs5VxWThjSxJXo0v7RwkcPjLjHHBo5Nn0HDUQipfVZ3eeHafzoKMN1FNEB9o8m6JBuyFIFDTW3mKaySd2frTpiSU0YPo1drdrtZs4PfucBRE0u9xSvpfVcD3FzdG1sdtpqMtS_mtZgxG2p33hb78v8rq/s320/cvchrdwin2019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">First Research Proposal Making Workshop for Allied Health and Support Personnel.</p><p style="text-align: center;">(Feb. 8, 2020)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlJYeMaWLZcv4OExz6Ut47r8F_o1vHTtTq-DxSdg-r2QYtbmNG6nhO6JA8FTe3hEhGvEKK1HWZc4aGCWhRQ2s0evaUmPx2kfcSgNYcRM0FziQ0f-15jDY-ICIZUaBR8mjYGQmSnoRwgg_bG2v8kiTTLAHD0QHTQwZMi-1uPkctiSjhSX4B2qGu2-wG770/s960/firstsupportproposal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="960" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnlJYeMaWLZcv4OExz6Ut47r8F_o1vHTtTq-DxSdg-r2QYtbmNG6nhO6JA8FTe3hEhGvEKK1HWZc4aGCWhRQ2s0evaUmPx2kfcSgNYcRM0FziQ0f-15jDY-ICIZUaBR8mjYGQmSnoRwgg_bG2v8kiTTLAHD0QHTQwZMi-1uPkctiSjhSX4B2qGu2-wG770/s320/firstsupportproposal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also conducted the VSMMC's First ever 3-minute Pitch to Policy Makers Contest based on completed researches by residents in 2020, perhaps the first training hospital in Cebu to hold such activity and here were the winners:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">1st Place: Dr. Karen Isabel Liao (Pathology Dept.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2nd Place: Dr. July Rose Alameda (OB-Gyne Department)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">3rd Place: Dr. Leoncio Tajon (Orthopedics)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was held last December 15, 2020.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Introduced to VSMMC the inclusion of a librarian, statistician and research assistant to the Research Office staff plus one Medical Officer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistefATo6dvPodOWGihtZONaqp3g6joHVS_kEAmILkyzj3WO93vN-ESqYKv02BRSCn2jwGjHPMPWN01CoMGNbJSGEslDq_-z1zKEW4_8YC7e02_u0R8UdNJE4_1YYGYPCpwMZF8ngMJ3hMz5ZazYfSBaDqfMA3KBOK06S_u3x53sO1JKAyQwsZdtdZ_voV/s940/petrostaff.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEistefATo6dvPodOWGihtZONaqp3g6joHVS_kEAmILkyzj3WO93vN-ESqYKv02BRSCn2jwGjHPMPWN01CoMGNbJSGEslDq_-z1zKEW4_8YC7e02_u0R8UdNJE4_1YYGYPCpwMZF8ngMJ3hMz5ZazYfSBaDqfMA3KBOK06S_u3x53sO1JKAyQwsZdtdZ_voV/s320/petrostaff.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Got in just in time before I had my stroke in 2021 during the Covid19 pandemic. I was lucky now to have a secretary/assistant: Ms. Fruive Mae Bongbong and she made everything easier. We also had OVID and Turnitin.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We continued Training activities with our Research Online Workshop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUz1334ECgEhyphenhyphen7B3udU0nlnc-rZ3ahxlSi9MCiQTFdxpbNyqJ_JuO9VLl7y8SdG7AyHJWDFWHmde20wzq9mgE367_sz6LNFLyNElmu5fPb-Jfs8XaDGcuSa1SB72YEhc_paQuvhg8M_EvxOMlOOZLXLGflCy-BscRZt4G5PeJOhHXUZepVQWBVpl-SOXOb/s1920/onlineworkshop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUz1334ECgEhyphenhyphen7B3udU0nlnc-rZ3ahxlSi9MCiQTFdxpbNyqJ_JuO9VLl7y8SdG7AyHJWDFWHmde20wzq9mgE367_sz6LNFLyNElmu5fPb-Jfs8XaDGcuSa1SB72YEhc_paQuvhg8M_EvxOMlOOZLXLGflCy-BscRZt4G5PeJOhHXUZepVQWBVpl-SOXOb/s320/onlineworkshop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then stroke hit me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKv8sG_vqIOORtP3YgMmdZUe88gAL7kD-TeiCNRMFQ78lwO4opWTuZ1kklEmQ7F_6ophNx2LBYrVUfvY0dsucT7-G6Ks-nVzkJdWnNjuZ10DwOoB9ejHfZGaBjv1EIbUDbX0TvwPwqfCQ05EV0sPXA6r2k9toV5Rr2e3BxBlVhyhN998h4SwUD9xtSWFqi/s864/stroke1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="864" data-original-width="648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKv8sG_vqIOORtP3YgMmdZUe88gAL7kD-TeiCNRMFQ78lwO4opWTuZ1kklEmQ7F_6ophNx2LBYrVUfvY0dsucT7-G6Ks-nVzkJdWnNjuZ10DwOoB9ejHfZGaBjv1EIbUDbX0TvwPwqfCQ05EV0sPXA6r2k9toV5Rr2e3BxBlVhyhN998h4SwUD9xtSWFqi/s320/stroke1.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>For a time I was sidelined. I even had bleeding from my kidneys requiring several bags of blood transfusion.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz00pzKztRUe09vYZsROUt1ooeAHDitFQXUMRlKixUWEdwebJg9f6C5xXavU1m2aJ4sENR9DrvfCR-ZlYpp0xnMLrAQ37h55euX4mxbR4VjAY5CwIX8itnZPgDjV-NwyEka6QzyGr23NUXE3kOr99be_EIn97XeDeLVc5lYXN0b-jDtO4bV2Ks6r-OZDF/s945/stroke2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="616" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOz00pzKztRUe09vYZsROUt1ooeAHDitFQXUMRlKixUWEdwebJg9f6C5xXavU1m2aJ4sENR9DrvfCR-ZlYpp0xnMLrAQ37h55euX4mxbR4VjAY5CwIX8itnZPgDjV-NwyEka6QzyGr23NUXE3kOr99be_EIn97XeDeLVc5lYXN0b-jDtO4bV2Ks6r-OZDF/s320/stroke2.jpg" width="209" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my absence, the team performed in the best way possible and since I cannot afford a real award, and I would just like to give this special appreciation award... I am very much grateful. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55joO3ItiBMvSRKyiDqk2vudTOurvmpgYuK_Z1RjaAU8xOii2KZFjHkIoNsCL9hPbPlN2eU2gA02smOYruAlk4BkiUTEizf1FpMp5JaazS30PevfssncvTmceuy19STduG0oEnf8_9-cIMxmc_IX091TSoCsVRSrUXjxYrd_o2zS8GiyFXYi9MAxOiQRO/s940/special%20award.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi55joO3ItiBMvSRKyiDqk2vudTOurvmpgYuK_Z1RjaAU8xOii2KZFjHkIoNsCL9hPbPlN2eU2gA02smOYruAlk4BkiUTEizf1FpMp5JaazS30PevfssncvTmceuy19STduG0oEnf8_9-cIMxmc_IX091TSoCsVRSrUXjxYrd_o2zS8GiyFXYi9MAxOiQRO/s320/special%20award.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And despite my mobility challenges, continued to work and supervise the Research Office with an increasing population of residents and fellows... and fortunately continue to get accolades for our residents researches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Introduced the inclusion of CNU VSMMC medical students to the DOH 7 Research Congress Research Presentation especially since they are DOH scholars; and invited speakers to the latest CVCHD Research Congress which talked about the National Institutes of Health (NIH) among other topics.</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5V-BdSPi3BEIzfsuInB5TvK5PKMZabMSBGkTyVscmUqlIqcLDO5P0uyf0WcNVaVW-yMZjS9UX32EzPM05joHuXHYyt1MaqUPrMO1OD31jxSPwE9I3LOmID9DIjXwgOrwWViFm8kiAOROF34ZmWqM4wUv2U8Ywk-tXegHzTQpXlSYpyqIWndK62YSdniX/s1080/organizepoststroke.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1080" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk5V-BdSPi3BEIzfsuInB5TvK5PKMZabMSBGkTyVscmUqlIqcLDO5P0uyf0WcNVaVW-yMZjS9UX32EzPM05joHuXHYyt1MaqUPrMO1OD31jxSPwE9I3LOmID9DIjXwgOrwWViFm8kiAOROF34ZmWqM4wUv2U8Ywk-tXegHzTQpXlSYpyqIWndK62YSdniX/s320/organizepoststroke.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">With my former Parasitology teacher, Dr. Vicente Belizario who is also a former NIH Executive Director. He mentioned that "he just can't refuse the invitation of his former student".</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do not know where my future brings me next. After almost 10 years in my institution, entering VSMMC when I was already on dialysis, God has protected my brain somehow from the ill complications of hemorrhagic stroke. I even believed Citicoline might have even enhanced my cognitive performance. Hahaha.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I see myself as the Xmen's Professor X...Don't let my wheelchair fool you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPjv2_Axmm-9LMK9yJ0SACXU9YvfZijHLe-tEtYyvuOgU_wy3i0CeQZo7qN8xAQEBK9m-4LSJVxMYyS3rM4ym1k3lzEq5K61LWh9LDVIxzfkV-UCF5wwns2ZC5WCppaltArkOeCIzwsG8035dJqqAJ5bkkZogFlthT0QWzFt9W6x4p-MML99N1sgerBkI/s935/tapiawheelchair.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="935" data-original-width="935" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGPjv2_Axmm-9LMK9yJ0SACXU9YvfZijHLe-tEtYyvuOgU_wy3i0CeQZo7qN8xAQEBK9m-4LSJVxMYyS3rM4ym1k3lzEq5K61LWh9LDVIxzfkV-UCF5wwns2ZC5WCppaltArkOeCIzwsG8035dJqqAJ5bkkZogFlthT0QWzFt9W6x4p-MML99N1sgerBkI/s320/tapiawheelchair.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I end with a famous line of Professor X:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h2 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">"Just Because Someone Stumbles And Loses Their Way, Doesn't Mean They're Lost Forever." (X-Men: Days of Future Past) </span></h2><p><br /></p>cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0B. Rodriguez St, Cebu City, 6000 Cebu, Philippines10.3080071 123.8915916-22.403564637820061 88.7353416 43.019578837820056 159.0478416tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-87899172673433448672020-05-29T21:01:00.000+08:002020-05-29T21:01:11.249+08:00Addressing COVID-19-related stigma and discrimination<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhg6Jrtl148pKT83o5_4N9zOknaywqaJcX2PyGOw339H50W9d4qmQmBon6CBn9WWJGIH2EP39CjM-YOjTCr7FDiKZBZjF44404swLJqR_PpI0yf7ToKpo2vO7wXuCCx-nPteTNdJ36rLl/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhg6Jrtl148pKT83o5_4N9zOknaywqaJcX2PyGOw339H50W9d4qmQmBon6CBn9WWJGIH2EP39CjM-YOjTCr7FDiKZBZjF44404swLJqR_PpI0yf7ToKpo2vO7wXuCCx-nPteTNdJ36rLl/s320/play-figures-4541727_1920.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the best and also the worst among people. Talking about worst, discrimination and stigma against certain groups have been observed locally and globally <a href="https://asiatimes.com/2020/03/covid-19-panic-turns-on-philippine-docs-and-nurses/" target="_blank">with some of the cases ending up in the news</a>. As mentioned by the UN Secretary General, "...<a href="https://en.unesco.org/news/covid-19-related-discrimination-and-stigma-global-phenomenon" target="_blank"> the instability and fear that the pandemic engenders is exacerbating existing human rights concerns, such as discrimination against certain groups.</a>" <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> </span></div><div><br /></div><div>Among the discriminated groups are healthcare workers.</div><div><br /></div><div>COVID-19 motivated stigma and discrimination has now become a hot issue that needs to be addressed.</div><div><br /></div><div>For this weekend's tweetchat (May 309 PM Philippine time), we shall discuss the following:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>T1. Can you give actual example/s of discrimination or stigma by you or other persons related to COVID- 19?</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>T2. What could be the reason why COVID-19-related stigma and discrimination happens?</b></div><div><b><br /></b></div><div><b>T3. What could we do to stop COVID-19-related stigma and discrimination?</b></div><div><br /></div><div>We invite everyone to participate in this relevant online conversation. Do not forget to include the hashtag #HealthXPh in your tweets for this discussion.</div><div><br /></div>cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-1725473056644493732019-10-12T08:12:00.001+08:002019-10-12T08:12:45.382+08:00How do you solve the problem of vaccine hesitancy?Tonight October 12, 2019, 9 PM at the #HealthXPh tweetchat, we will be talking about vaccine hesitancy.<br />
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You have already probably heard on the news about the Measles outbreak this year and polio resurgence in the Philippines. Vaccine hesitancy is cited as one of the reasons.<br />
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T2. What is your opinion of "no vaccination, no enrolment strategy" for children in public schools?<br />
T3. In social media, what can we do to promote vaccination?<br />
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Together let us help the government and the world solve the problem seen as a global threat to health.<br />
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T3. In social media, what can we do to promote vaccination?</span></span>cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-19992376113144332412018-07-24T10:30:00.002+08:002018-07-31T09:32:24.625+08:00Uratex Orthocare: Finding the one bed mattress for my aching backFinding the one is not easy. The same case with my bone aches and my wife's aching back. Dialysis often takes a toll on the bones just like ageing. And we were on the lookout for that bed that will be easy on our backs. Been researching on the net until I came across this event by Uratex.<br />
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You see, Uratex I learned has been making beds for 50 years already and they launched a new celebrity endorser for its products, its first ever. And he is a Cebuano -- Matteo Guidecelli.<br />
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Matteo when interviewed also said he has found #TheOne sharing it is nice to go home to something comfortable waiting. And the commercial launched also that day conveyed well what Matteo was saying.<br />
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In that same event held in SM City Cebu Northwing, different beds were displayed and there I found my one.<br />
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Orthocare, a bed for those with back pains. I tried it and fell love with it. So me and my wife actually bought it at a 20% discount. The discounted prices according to their sales persons will be up to July 26 in SM Home Department and in the exhibit area in Northwing.<br />
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The bed is all foam with no springs by the way. Very thick but very comfortable to lie into. Well, if you really find the #OneforU, you will never let it go.<br />
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It is the 10th anniversary of my Cebu Bloggers' Society Family! And the trusted organization of the best <a href="http://www.cebubloggers.com/" target="_blank">Cebu Bloggers</a> will be celebrating it in style with a Gala Night at the <a href="https://web.facebook.com/cebuparklanehotel/" target="_blank">Cebu Parklane International Hotel</a> on March 3, 2018 with <a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com.ph/" target="_blank">McDonald's Philippines</a> as event partner. Can't believe it has been 10 years already.<br />
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Several years ago, I was watching this fun, dynamic group from afar through their website and I was immediately attracted to join them.<br />
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I was not a dialysis patient then and I knew nothing about blogging except for an early attempt at it on Friendster. And boy I learned a lot from this group regarding blogging and social media.<br />
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Members were not just my Facebook friends. They became family.<br />
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You might think they care only about their blog views or number of followers. But they do care. They care about the places they go to. They care about everything Cebu. They care about the people. No wonder Hearts Day is also CBS day.<br />
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I cannot forget this Christmas gift-giving we had at the Missionaries of the Poor way back. I served as Santa Claus and the rest were bringing cheer to the elderly and children housed in the facility. I cannot forget the smiles of everyone that day.<br />
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Events were we are invited to cover became moments for bonding.<br />
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Each event is a fun and educational experience. I became a well-rounded person (not just literally).<br />
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Because of Cebu Bloggers Society, I became "techie" and this help me in keeping up with my young students. My networks expanded. It was not limited anymore to my line of work or profession.<br />
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I became proficient in using social media which proved to be useful later when I got sick.<br />
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Fast forward to the present. I am a hemodialysis patient trying to educate and inspire fellow dialysis patients using social media. I am part of #HealthXPh and #DialysisPh . I add to the voice of many dialysis patients out there. I use blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Live and other social media tools for my advocacy.<br />
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Despite my condition, I remain upbeat, positive and active offline and online And Cebu Bloggers Society is a big part of why I am able to do what I do online.<br />
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I may not be able to attend many events as I use to. But in my heart, Cebu Bloggers Society remains to be a part of me.<br />
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Happy 10th Anniversary Cebu Bloggers Society!<br />
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This is me, a superhero in an Alternate Universe or Earth-2.....Just kidding.<br />
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When <a href="https://pinaymegamommd.com/2017/05/01/alternate-universe-the-blog-rounds-comeback-and-call-for-tbr-3-0-posts/" target="_blank">Pinay MegaMom MD put out the call for blog posts to start TBR</a> or The Blog Rounds 3.0 and when I saw the topic was about the Alternate Universe, I got excited to blog again even though I know I am having a busy week. Something about the words "Alternate Universe" just gets me going. Must be my being a Marvel and DC universe enthusiast (Isn't it obvious from the photo?). In both of these fantasy worlds, many popular stories are based on a parallel universe setting. And that includes my favorite Flash TV series where you have characters jumping from one Earth to another.<br />
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Well anyway, let me imagine myself in another parallel universe. What would I be? I hope not a bad guy (cause often in Flash, the good guys on one universe become bad on another.)<br />
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OK. OK. I'll just answer the writing prompt by Pinay MegaMom MD...If I were not who I am now, I would have been a (blank). It is actually tough to fill in this blank. Because there are a lot of possibilities I could end up being. Let me explain.<br />
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You see I have many interests.<br />
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I love music. I can see myself as a composer. I actually composed 3 songs that are not yet publicly introduced. Two love songs, one religious song.<br />
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I made the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctt6mp0Eub8" target="_blank">latest musical arrangement for the Cebu Institute of Medicine (CIM)</a> Hymn including the "voicing" part of the hastily assembled choir of around 10 to put a modern twist to the song. I enjoy being part of the backup vocals whenever a makeshift band performs. For one time, I recorded a version of myself singing Christmas songs doing the tenor, bass and melody like Ryan Cayabyab did in his Christmas album. I miss my days in the choir. Incidentally, one of our choir members back in the province did pursue a musical career -- Raymund Marasigan (of Eraserheads, Sandwich, etc.).<br />
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I love listening to musicales. I could very well be the Music Meister of the DC universe. Hehe.<br />
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I also love art. I love to do sketches but I do not have time to do so. Okey, here is one sample.<br />
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I used to draw in my notebook making my own comic characters (usually ninjas) or draw Voltes V and let my classmates read my "Voltes V comic book" or my "ninja comic books". Some of my classmates during the elementary years thought I will pursue Fine Arts in college even. But it was not meant to be.<br />
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Believe it or not, performing on radio or TV is in my blood. My aunt was the first or original Flordeluna (Remember Anna Liza's "rival" Janice de Belen? My aunt was Flordeluna before Janice de Belen got the part in TV.) . An uncle was a TV director. I love shooting videos. I once made a fun music video for my dialysis support group.<br />
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And with a little make up, I can be an action star...<br />
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Did you watch my latest movie with Vin Diesel and the gang? (Lol.)<br />
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I almost became a chemist. My first two years in college were spent in the BS Chemistry course. My parents graduated as chemists. Most of my siblings are chemical engineers. Chemistry is in my blood. (I composed a rap song for the periodic table anyway, to help me memorize it.) I actually love Chemistry. I love explaining the different kinds of bonds, bond angles, stoichiometry, synthesizing compounds during an exam, balancing equations, etc.<br />
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Education and teaching is close to my heart. One of my masters degree is on health professions education and I have been teaching ever since I finished my medical degree. I help start the Google Educators Group in Cebu. I can purely be a teacher in another world.<br />
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In an alternate universe, I can possibly be a travel and food blogger. I used to be very active attending blogging events, tasting food and reviewing products. One of my most memorable is a staycation in Crimson Resort in Mactan. If I was not on dialysis, perhaps I will be actively exploring the different tourism destinations in our country.<br />
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I could possibly be a dog enthusiast. I love dogs and I support the cause of dog rescuers. My Instagram profile pic is that of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGz0wMw6BpU" target="_blank">my dog Bacter</a> who died a few years ago. Even wrote about a pitbull named Princess and <a href="https://sg.news.yahoo.com/blogs/cebukini/cebu-condo-house-abused-dogs-053116674.html" target="_blank">the cause of Island Rescue Organization (IRO) of Cebu</a> in Yahoo 5 years ago.<br />
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So in different Earths or in Earth-2, I could simply be a musician, or an artist, or a chemist, or a teacher, or a food and travel blogger, or a dog enthusiast.<br />
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But God has a different plan for me I guess. My health condition brought me to this patients' advocacy of mine. It lead me to #HealthXPh and #DialysisPh. Instead of Chemistry, I decided to pursue Medical technology in preparation for Medicine which I eventually finished to help me prepare and better understand chronic kidney disease.<br />
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I realized God has not taken away all the possible me's I could have been with my kidney condition. In fact, God is so generous to allow me to be all of the above (well, except the Jason Statham part) so I could better reach out to fellow patients like me.<br />
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Given the choice, Earth-2 or Earth-one? I'll take this Earth's version of me still.cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-37515382064406250202017-01-08T19:16:00.002+08:002017-01-08T19:36:05.162+08:00University of Cebu School of Medicine now has its own homeStarting tomorrow, University of Cebu School of Medicine (UCSM) medical students will be staying in their new home beside the University of Cebu Medical Center (UCMed) in Mandaue Reclamation area. I had the honor of getting a glimpse of the school during preparations for its opening from semestral and Christmas break and here are the raw pictures.<br />
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So guess where I am? In a state-of-the-art movie theater? Nope. Here's another view.<br />
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This is one of two amphitheaters/lecture rooms of UCSM medical students. Yes you read that right. Lecture rooms. Fully air-conditioned with very nice sound system and comfortable chairs. Good also for research presentations, mini conventions,<br />
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UCSM also does small group discussions (SGD) and for these, it has the SGD rooms. Here is one of them.<br />
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Laboratory rooms? UCSM has plenty. Here are some.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This might be the Microbiology laboratory.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Histology laboratory (Note the numerous microscopes including the multi-headed covered one).</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I think this is the Anatomy laboratory if i remember correctly. (The cadavers are not shown.)</td></tr>
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Medical school life is not complete without exams. So below is the examination room.<br />
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Soon-to-be library.<br />
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The comfort rooms? They are like that found in malls. Found on each floor. PWDs also have their own comfort room.<br />
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UCSM also takes good care of its faculty with parking space and department offices.<br />
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Even the technicians have an office.<br />
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UCSM's new home is simply impressive. UCSM medical students are really very lucky. They have Atty. Go and family to thank for. Cebu has another high quality medical school in their midst.<br />
<br />cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-14773297902003629182015-11-09T10:40:00.000+08:002015-11-09T10:40:06.313+08:00What to do with Savings from #NoCashout for #SmartiPhone6S In a previous post, I mentioned about Smart's offer for the iPhone6S and iPhone6S plus which involves No Cashouts. Yes, no cashouts! Perfect for Christmas, isn't it? I am seriously considering either Smart's Plan 2000 or Plan 2499 for the iPhone6S or 6S plus. The NoCashout would mean savings!<br />
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You see, I used the internet heavily specifically social media for healthcare. I maintain several blogs among them a blog for education of kidney patients (Even with PKD Life Goes On). Also I contribute to healthxph,net (along with 3 other doctors) being one of it's founders as part of our advocacy for using social media for healthcare. I maintain an offline and online dialysis support group known as Smiling Kidneys Club and is an active member of the Facebook support group DialysisPH. I also use social media for education and research, utilizing it as a tool for collaboration, communication and even, source of information. In the process of all of these, I take a lot of photos and videos, which is why the iPhone 6S or 6S plus is just perfect! What with their HD video recording at 30 or 60 fps, slo-mo video support, cinematic video stabilization, autofocus for the iSight camera, exposure controls among many other features.<br />
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Now back to the savings part. The estimated cash-out for the usual 24-month contract of a Plan 2000 is Php 6,000. So this 6000 pesos saving could mean extra money for my support group, the Smiling Kidneys Club! This December, our group plans to have a Christmas party for bonding and camaraderie and this savings can be converted to raffle draw prizes for them equivalent to erythropoietin injections for three patients and a dialyzer for another patient. Patients need every injection they can get to raise their hemoglobin and a dialyzer is good for approximately 10 dialysis sessions. The remaining amount can be used as Smart cellphone load among other lucky members.<br />
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With a Php 4,000 savings from an iPhone6S Plus Plan 2499 contract, our group can now have less one dialyzer as a price but more erythropoietin injections and Smart load. Now that's called living a #Smartlife with the savings obtained from Smart's iPhone 6S offers.<br />
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It will really be a Merry and Smart Christmas for me then.cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-75372783504583342412015-11-06T15:49:00.001+08:002015-11-06T15:49:16.986+08:00Smart offers iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus FREE at Plan 2000 and Plan 2499 with NO Cash-outI know many of you out there want that iPhone 6s. Why not? With features such as Live Photos (which brings still images to life by capturing a moment in motion), 3D Touch. 12-megapixel iSight camera, 5-MP FaceTime HD camera with Retina Flash plus an Apple-designed A9 chip (which means great battery life with faster performance), who would not want to possess one?<br />
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Now, guess what? You can get thru Smart an iPhone 6s FREE on Plan 2000 under a 30-month contract, which includes already a supersized 10GB data allowance perfect for those fond of videos, music and games! This, plus All-Month Surf giving you access to all your favorite apps like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, Viber, Whatsapp, Waze, Line and Messenger as well as your fave websites among others throughout the 30-month period. This is a special offer from November 6 until December 31, 2015.<br />
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Also part of this limited offer, you can get iPhone 6s Plus FREE on Plan 2499 also under a 30-month term which includesa supersize whopping 15GB data allowance and All-Month Surf throughout the duration of the contract.<br />
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Both of these hero offers of Smart under a 30-month contract involve NO Cash-out! Yes. #NoCashout for #SmartiPhone6S . However, for 24 month lock in term, cash-out is Php 6000 for Plan 2000 and Php 4000 for Plan 2499.<br />
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I also learned upgrading thru Smart as referred above would entitle one to avail of the following benefits:<br />
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<li>Getting the iPhone 6s Rose Gold (16GB) via special Uber delivery on November 6. Simply click "Request an iPhone 6s" on the Uber app. This goes with 50% off (with max worth of P200) on the next two Uber rides for new users.</li>
<li>20% discount from Zalora for a minimum purchase of P500</li>
<li>iflix access 3 months worth plus 1 GB of data for streaming</li>
<li>P2500 Airbnb discount with a minimum of P8000 spent at any listing</li>
<li>FREE Gadget Shield 30-day insurance</li>
<li>Wipeout of existing contract when upgrading with Discounts depending on number of remaining months on previous contract</li>
<li>Smart Pay-with-Mobile service to purchase Apple Music, App Store and iTunes without a credit card</li>
<li>Chance to win another gadget through Smart Share The Joy promo just by getting a new plan or recontracting.</li>
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For complete details on pricing and other information, visit <a href="http://smart.com.ph/iphone">smart.com.ph/iphone</a>.<br />
<br />cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-33227450047138394312015-06-13T09:19:00.001+08:002015-06-13T09:19:18.511+08:00Payments for Air You Go Travels Transactions Can Now be Made thru ML Kwarta PadalaPlanning to take a break and have a vacation in Boracay or another destination? Looking for a travel package? You don't have to walk far. You can, at the comfort of your home through the internet, get a nice travel package to your destination with the help of Air You Go Travels.<br />
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AIR YOU GO TRAVELS Philippines Co. is a Cebu City-based online travel and tours company that offers travel packages to the public at very affordable rates for local & international destinations.It provides travel-planning services and online booking reservation for you to get that well-deserved vacation hassle-free with no hidden charges. <br /><br />And now, customers can also process their payments for booked packages in any <a href="http://www.mlhuillier.com/kwarta-padala/">ML Kwarta Padala</a>'s 1,910 branches nationwide making it possible for them to make payments through ML Kwarta Padala Bills Payments also during weekends. A service fee of PHP 20 will be charged per P50,000 transaction<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit; letter-spacing: 0.293333351612091px; line-height: 26.4000015258789px;">. </span><br />
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Watching this 15-year old incoming Grade 10 (4th year high school) student of Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu display her perfect running form, one could tell she's a champion athlete. Standing at 5 feet 4 inches, furiously running with long strides and acquiring a dark complexion due to constant sun exposure in the open track field, Carmela Therese Dublin or "Miss Kenya" as she is fondly called by her mom, is already a multi-awarded athlete at her young age. Among her recent awards - <a href="http://www.philstar.com/cebu-sports/2015/04/14/1443678/cv-takes-early-lead" target="_blank">National PRISAA 2015 meet: gold 200 meters</a>, and silver 100 meters (losing by a hairline). She's also Central Visayas' fastest female runner, winning the CVIRAA 2015 100 meter gold, 200 meter gold, 4 x 100 meter gold and 4 x 400 meter silver. All of these is a product of years of hard work and determination. Back in CVIRAA 2014, she was not expected to win gold in the 100 meters but won.<br />
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It was in Grade 4 that she first took interest in athletics during PE class. However, it was only in Grade 6 that she joined the athletics varsity team. From there, training hard for the school qualifiers or time trials, trying initially high jump and the 400 meters, she slowly rose ranks to become one of the lead runners of their school in the 100 meters and 200 meters (her favorite event). There was a time she believed her past excellent performances were tied to her "lucky shorts". When she won an event in CVIRAA where she was not favored to win wearing another pair of shorts as she left her lucky shorts behind, she began to truly believe it was indeed her hard work that brought the win.<br />
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Life as an athlete is not easy.The school is unable to fully shoulder the expenses especially for events outside Cebu. But thanks to her supportive family, Carmela is able to compete in these big sporting events. Another challenge is time management. Constant training (stretching, jogging, drills, sprints) is required in the midst of academic challenges undergone by a typical student. More than 3 failed subjects would mean a break from the athletics team. But how did Carmela respond?<br />
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In the latest grading period, she got Second Honors.This despite having to take special exams and one-on-one sessions with the teacher to catch up especially when there are sporting events where she would compete. With practices done daily, Carmela remains conscientious with her studies reviewing lessons at home straight after practice. Imagine how she would adjust and manage her schedules to make way for studying with events such as the Milo Nationals, CESAFI, Mandaue Meet and CVIRAA to name some. But manage well she did, perhaps taking cue from her doctor parents, as she is not only a winner in the track but she is doing well in academics.<br />
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Carmela is also an ordinary teenager who enjoys house hopping and strolling with teammates in Ayala or IT Park showing a very good balance of work and play.<br />
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Prompted for tips she could give for young runners, Carmela gave these words, "I think to always have a fighting spirit lang gyud."Do not give up lang gyud. Don't be scared..."<br />
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Showing already the right attitude young athletes should possess, with more support, Carmela will continue to bring more honor not only to her parents or school but also to the region as well.<br />
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<br />cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-81547622857986454612015-04-10T09:35:00.001+08:002015-04-10T09:38:20.146+08:00Pacquiao-Mayweather Livestream can be viewed in your phones with Smart<br />
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This is it! The fight everyone's waiting for. Manny Pacquiao vs. Floyd Mayweather Jr. I think a lot are wishing Manny will put a stop to Mayweather. And now is the time to pour in all the support for the Pacman. #SugodManny !<br />
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I am sure no one wants to miss this fight. There are many options to watch this fight and it's not just cable TV.<br />
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Do you have a Viewstream app on your device? I just learned <a href="http://smart.com.ph/pages/sugodmanny">Smart is actually offering a livestream of this fight</a> thru this app. The livestream will be commercial-free. For a limited time, the price for this is 499 Php. And there is no credit card needed because it can be simply charged to your postpaid bill or deducted from your prepaid load. Well, it's not just for Smart subscribers. It's also for Sun and talk 'N' Text subscribers. And there's a bonus! You can watch exclusive training footage in the US and videos of previous fights. Cool!<br />
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I also learned other exclusive videos and contents can also be accessed in the following Smart channels:<br />
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<li>Youtube: http://youtube.com/smartcoporate</li>
<li>Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SmartCommunications</li>
<li>Instagram: @SmartCares</li>
<li>Viber Public Chat: http://chats.viber.com/Smart</li>
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Looking for exclusive PacMan Chat stickers to use while chatting in relation to this fight? Head to Pico Candy, Viber, Line and WeChat to incorporate their Manny Pacquiao chat stickers.</div>
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Camera 360 app also has also exclusive Manny Pacquiao-themed camera templates.</div>
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Ibuhos na natin ang suporta. #<a href="http://smart.com.ph/pages/sugodmanny">SugodManny</a></div>
cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-40146097267625819762015-03-22T22:00:00.002+08:002015-03-22T22:00:46.984+08:00New Things to Look Forward to in Singapore this 2015Many healthcare professionals go to Singapore to work, train or enjoy their vacation. It's amazing that Singapore never runs out of attractions. And you thought you have seen it all there. But Singapore is not just Night Safaris or Universal Studios. Here are some new spectacular adventures you can experience there:<br />
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<li>The Great Egg-Venture at Sentosa HarbourFront</li>
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<li>This Easter, hunt for 100 giant eggs through the nooks and crannies of Sentosa HarbourFront to win egg-citing prizes.</li>
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<li>2015 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix</li>
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<li>Witness the world's only street night race in a backdrop of heritage sites, modern architecture and breathtaking skyline combining a nice mix of sounds, festivities and sights, Coming this September 18 to 20. For entertainment, how about a line-up of Pharrell Williams and Maroon 5 at the Padang Stage; and Spandau Ballet at the Village Stage.</li>
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<li>TrickEye Museum</li>
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<li>Be amazed at 2D paintings on the museum walls, floors and ceilings which appear to pop out of the surface and come to life. Step inside the paintings and take pictures to post in Facebook and Instagram then witness the optical illusions do the trick.</li>
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<li>Madame Tussauds Singapore</li>
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<li>Pose with your favorite celebrities "in the flesh". Well, not really in person but in a realistix wax version of themselves. Meet Michael Jackson, Angelina Jolie, Bradd Pitt, Johnny Depp and most recently, the iconic Singapore Girl. Madame Tussauds Singapore is located at Imbish Lookout on Sentosa sitting alongside images of Singapore LIVE which introduces an entirely new element with live actors telling Singapore's history.</li>
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<li>Alive Museum</li>
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<li>It is one of the new entertainment destinations suitable for all ages modernizing the concept of art into fun and entertainment. More than 80 artwork exhibits are brought alive with 3D painting, shading and drawing techniques that create visual illusions and visitors will be able to be part of the masterpiece. At this museum, visitors may get up close and see interactive pieces on exhibit.</li>
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<li>Gardens by the Bay's Tulipmania</li>
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These are just some. New hotels, restaurants and many more attractions are sprouting in Singapore so those who have gone to Singapore last year can still come back to Singapore to try something new.</div>
cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-45231399030276137592015-02-11T12:39:00.000+08:002015-02-11T12:52:15.241+08:00Cebu City Marriott Hotel supports celebration of CBSi's 7th year<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Happy #CBSi7 anniversary my beloved Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc. (CBSi)!<br />
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The evening after the Day of Hearts, CBSi, (as the number 7 suggests) is lucky to have Cebu City Marriott Hotel as the venue for their 7th year celebration, a fitting venue for such an accomplishment. 7 years says a lot about CBSi, the original and premier blogging organization originating in Cebu with a current roster of bloggers who are among the most respected in social media and their respective blogging niches in the country from its humble beginnings within a Yahoo group. The longevity is a testament to CBSi's professionalism and good reputation which allows it and its members to be continually tapped by the community of food makers, tourism, businessmen and social advocates for its various campaigns and causes. For example, CBSi is among the first partners for the 1st Healthcare Social Media Summit in the Philippines.<br />
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CBSi remains committed to help especially in the promotion of Cebu to the world as well as other advocacies without expecting anything in return. And of course CBSi keeps the fire burning in blogging not for monetary gain but for genuinely sharing information that will benefit their respective readers during their next travel destination, next book, next food trip, etc.<br />
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Like the Marriott Hotel, it continues to stand tall as a symbol of Cebuano pride in this part of the globe.cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-87857945107100633762014-07-07T14:14:00.001+08:002014-07-08T12:12:41.838+08:0010 Things to Love about the Smartphone LG G3 now available in CebuI was fortunate to see for myself the latest smartphone from LG, the LG G3 and I fell in love with it already. here are 10 reasons why.<br />
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<li>Very high quality display - With the stunning Quad HD supporting 538 ppi, the LG G3 delivers ultra sharp images in your phone. A good combination with the 5.5 inch screen it possesses.</li>
<li>Laser Auto Focus - Never miss a moment with its quick focus adjustment. With the laser auto focus, blurring and shaking effects are reduced and the 13 MP pics really appear perfect.</li>
<li>Touch and Shoot - Oftentimes, when you want to capture a moment in the smartphone camera, you want to touch the target area for a quick shot instead of the camera icon. This is possible with LG G3 as you simply get a focus and the shot with just one touch of the screen.</li>
<li>Evolved Front camera - It only takes a simple hand gesture to signal the smartphone camera with the help of the image sensor to take a selfie image. Selfies made easy, cleaner and sharper!</li>
<li>Smart Keyboard - Big hands? No problem. You can adjust the size of the keyboard to personalize your texting and typing experience. This plus word completion feature makes for reduced typing mistakes.</li>
<li>Smart Notice - LG G3 makes call reminders for calls you missed or makes suggestions on apps to erase after a time of inactivity and many more.</li>
<li>Wireless charging - How cool is that? LG G3 by the way has 3,000 mAh removable batteries. thus you can opt to have a spare battery on standby.</li>
<li>Knock Code - One can create a pattern or combination to unlock or wake your phone adding to the level of security in a fun way.</li>
<li>1-Watt Speaker with Boost Amp - no need for additional speakers when playing music.</li>
<li>Quick Circle - This Circle Window displays the 6 most often used apps by you making it easier to access them while your phone is protected by its own case.</li>
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Other specs:</div>
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<li>Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5 GHz Quad-Core Processor</li>
<li>2g/3g?LTE (4G)</li>
<li>Android 4.4.2 Kitkat OS</li>
<li>Connectivity: Bluetooth, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, HDMI SlimPort, NFC, A-GPS, Glonass</li>
<li>Memory: 3 GB AM/32 GB Internal Memory or 2 GB RAM/16 GB Internal memory; External Micro SD up to 128 GB</li>
<li>Ultra HD video recording, 3840 x 2160</li>
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I was told the LG G3 is available already in Cebu cellphone stores especially those in SM. I think it costs around the 30,000 peso plus range.<br />
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For more info visit the <a href="http://www.lg.com/global/g3/index.html">LG G3 website</a> and<a href="http://lg%20g3%20youtube%20channel/"> LG G3 Youtube channel</a>.</div>
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cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-38532228930074163692014-04-11T09:49:00.000+08:002014-04-11T09:49:12.112+08:00Glucerna 1-2-3 Challenge: Empowering the patient to manage their diabetes with the help of technologyDiabetes is no joke. It is said to be a growing health problem in the country and also a growing worldwide epidemic. As of 2011 DOH figures, it is the 8th leading cause of mortality in the Philippines. Along with high blood pressure, it is a leading cause of kidney failure and hemodialysis. (You wouldn't want to have kidney failure.) With diabetes, you may also have other complications like heart diseases, stroke, eye complications, nerve damage, skin complications, hypertension and even erectile dysfunction common among diabetic men. Preventive measures you have to do especially if you are obese and have a family history of diabetes include the following:<br />
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<li>Take plenty of fiber from veggies, fruits, beans, nuts and whole grains.</li>
<li>Increased physical activity or exercise, watch your weight and lose extra pounds.</li>
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Now if you happen to have diabetes already, follow your doctor's advice, take your medications and do your end of the bargain especially regards with your lifestyle.</div>
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It is nice to know that with the help of technology, patients are now empowered to take control of the management of their diabetes. Such is the case with the Glucerna 1-2-3 challenge from Abbott.</div>
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The Glucerna 1-2-3 challenge is a 12-week program specifically made for diabetics to learn simple techniques to help them manage their diabetes with a healthy lifestyle. This is done with the help of a set of online tools found in the website<a href="http://www.glucerna123challenge%2Ccom.ph/"> http://www.glucerna123challenge,com.ph</a> and the corresponding mobile app which is available for Iphone and Android smartphones. The online tools provide tracking tools to monitor blood sugar levels as well as progress reports, easy meal plans and recipes, daily exercise plans and step-by-step instructional videos and guidance as to how to incorporate Glucerna into the healthy diet.</div>
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By the way, Glucerna is a specialized nutrition product for diabetes patients to slow their progression as well as prediabetics to help delay or prevent the onset of diabetes for use in conjunction with overall diabetes management plan. The latest formulation of Glucerna is the Triple Care Specialized Nutrition with benefits which coincides with the 1-2-3 challenge of:</div>
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<li>managing blood sugar or glucose levels</li>
<li>support heart health</li>
<li>manage well your weight</li>
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According to Abbott, Glucerna provides<br />
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<li>an advanced, slowly-digested, low glycemic index carbohydrate system to avoid sudden peaks of sugar levels and manage blood sugar response.</li>
<li>a unique heart-friendly lipid blend rich in monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFAs) and omega-3 fatty acids to help support heart health</li>
<li>key ingredients to help reduce waistline as well as weight</li>
<li>225 calories per serving</li>
<li>32 vitamins and minerals</li>
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In other words, Glucerna's advantage is you know exactly what you are taking in, very vital for patients monitoring calories and blood sugar levels.</div>
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I say let us take advantage of this technology and take control of our health. So, you want to respond to the Glucerna 1-2-3 challenge?cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-77363564539074271202014-04-02T13:06:00.000+08:002014-04-02T13:06:40.083+08:00Gionee Elife E7: A Smartphone that takes DSLR -Quality Photos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Let me introduce you to Gionee Elife E7. You might ask, what's Gionee? First time to hear of Gionee? Well, with the rise of this smartphone brand especially with the introduction of its flagship Elife E7 unit, I am sure you will get to hear of Gionee more.<br />
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Before I talk about Gionee Elife E7, let me show you two food pics and a selfie.<br />
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Notice the clarity of the pictures. Even if you zoom on them, you will still see the details.<br />
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All of the 3 preceding pictures with DSLR quality were taken using the Gionee Elife E7 camera (including front camera). The Elife E7's camera is perfect for physicians who often have photography as a hobby. Doctors can also take clear pictures of powerpoint slides during conventions with its PPT memo mode feature in it's built-in Charmcam camera app. In the PPT Memo mode, the smartphone automatically cuts, adjusts angles, sharpen images and turn a series of photos of Powerpoint slides into one PDF file for easy viewing and sharing.<br />
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The camera app itself has professional and normal digital camera features like Auto mode, Panorama mode, sports mode, HDR, self-timer among others, Perhaps, pictures of slides focused on a microscope will be clear using this phone making it a nice companion for medical students too. Of course, bloggers would love this smartphone unit especially food and travel bloggers.<br />
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So what makes the pictures high quality? The front camera is an 8.0MP F2.2 Aperture cam and the rear camera is 16.0MP F2.2 Aperture. With this smartphone, no need to bring bulky cameras. Truly #madeforshooting to #enjoylife .<br />
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Here are the Elife E7s other pertinent specifications:<br />
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<li>Dimensions: 150.6mm X 75mm X 9.7mm</li>
<li>It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad Core processor clocking at up to 2.5 GHz with 2GB/3GB LPDDR3 memory.</li>
<li>The display is a durable scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 5.5 inches Full HD LTPS screen with resolution up to 1920 x 1080 and viewing angle up to 178 degrees.</li>
<li>Type: Ultra-sensitive capacitive</li>
<li>Operating system is Android 4.2 with Amigo 2.0 interface</li>
<li>Memory is 32GB ROM + 3GB RAM</li>
<li>Battery is 2500 mAh</li>
<li>Data Service: GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+ (and I'm not sure about the LTE)</li>
<li>With Wireless FM Radio, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, NFC, 5G Wi-F</li>
<li>Ports: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Micro USB 2.0, support OTG</li>
<li>Comes with Charger, cable, protective case, protective film, 3 NFC tags, OTG Cable, earphones</li>
<li>Comes in 7 colors including yellow, green, orange, white and black (which I saw myself)</li>
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The price of the Elife E7 is around PHP 24,500. This unit will be available in Cebu smartphone stores.</div>
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Other line up of Gionee phones:</div>
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Lenovo is a brand you may have known because of their laptops/PCs. You may have used a Lenovo laptop or PC as a medical student or even as a doctor. But now Lenovo is also very much into the smartphone and tablets picture becoming one of the smartphone/tablets brands to watch.<br />
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According to Lenovo Philippines Country general Manager Michael Ngan, "Lenovo is proud that we have become the clear global leader in PCs. And even as we have strengthened our PC leadership position, we have also embraced a major shift in the marketplace. Lenovo is leading the way in the PC+ era. Not only are we number 1 in PCs, but now we are number 2 in the PC + tablet category and number 3 in Smart Connected Devices (PCs, tablets and smartphones) globally. We intend to build on our PC+ strategy and to sustain our growth momentum in the smart connected devices segment by strengthening our retail presence for mobile with the opening of more Lenovo Exclusive Mobile Stores across the archipelago."<br />
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And open a new Lenovo Mobile Exclusive Store (LMES) they did, this time in Cebu at the Level 3 of the new wing of the Ayala Center in Cebu City. This latest LMES in Cebu is the second shop outside Manila and is owned/managed by Easyline Communication Trading Corp.<br />
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The Lenovo Mobile Exclusive Store in Ayala Center Cebu offers smartphone products like the Lenovo A series, tablets (including the Lenovo Yoga Tablet 8 and 10), accessories and the premium smartphone Lenovo Vibe X which they also launched in Cebu on the same occasion. When buying products on the new LMES in Ayala Center Cebu, avail of discounts given from January 15 to February 14.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Selfie using the Lenovo Vibe X (notice no crowding of photo subjects in teh selfie)</td></tr>
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Speaking of the Vibe X, The Lenovo Vibe X (refer to photos above) is remarkably thin (6.9 mm frame) and very light. (0.26 lbs or 121 grams). It comes with a premium polycarboante white or silver body and a laser-engraved 3D tactile finish. It also has a five-inch 20/20 Vision display with 1920x1080 full HD resolution sitting under a scratch-resistant Coming Gorilla Glass 3 screen beveled at the edges. Then there's the IPS panel for wide-viewing angles and ultra-sharp 440 pixels per inch.<br />
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Vibe X is built with 2 advanced cameras -- the front camera with a resolution capacity of 5 megapixels and wide angle 84 degree lens; and the 13 MP auto-focus rear camera which comes with a LED flash and back-illuminated sensor for sharper image capture. Guess what? You don't ahve to look for a photo editor since Vibe X is already equipped with it.<br />
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Lenovo Vibe X is running with an Android 4.2 Jelly bean operating system on a Quad Core MTK 6589T 1.5GHz processor for optimum performance. Battery? Vibe X has a 2000 mAh Lithium polymer battery. Memory? It has 2GB of RAM memory and 16 GB of internal storage, plenty of room for apps, music tracks downloads and photos.<br />
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Vibe X comes preloaded with customized applications for sharing of videos, photos and documents, malicious software protection and data restoration. The Vibe X I saw had already an Anti-Theft feature with it.<br />
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The Lenovo Vibe X smartphone is available already in our country (Philippines) at Php 19,999.00. Please buy me one, OK?cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-16973259613594694612013-11-29T07:04:00.002+08:002013-11-29T07:19:40.138+08:00A Child's Poem: Something for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This poem is written apparently more than a week ago by my brother-in-law's daughter in the UK, Jelena, whose around Grade 5 or 6, if I'm not mistaken. According to her,<span style="font-family: inherit;"> "<span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; line-height: 18px;">The feelings overwhelmed me so much I had to put it into words." Here is the poem:</span></span><br />
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<i><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">When all the nations come as one</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">To help a single place,</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">All their kindness truly shone</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">As they helped the human race.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 18px;">The cries, the wails, their plea</span></i><span class="text_exposed_show" style="background-color: white; color: #37404e; display: inline; line-height: 18px;"><i style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />If you would only listen!<br />It would tell of all their need,<br />'Food, drink and health supplies<br />All have been lessened'.<br /><br />'Something for the traumatised,<br />The injured and the ill,<br />Something for the souls departed,<br />The streets to all be cleared!'<br /><br />'Look! What has this storm done?<br />It wrecked all our houses!<br />We really need a shelter fast!<br />Before something else rouses!'<br /><br />'We need some money to rebuild<br />The world that disappeared<br />And something to clothe our backs<br />And a few new shacks!'<br /><br />That is all they the help they need,<br />If you would only give!<br />When all the nations come as one,<br />To help these lives rebuild.</i><br /><br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please continue to help the victims of Typhoon Haiyan.</span></span>cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-73131771759396535322013-11-17T09:15:00.000+08:002013-11-17T09:20:12.224+08:00Mendero Medical Center, healthcare within Consolacion and neighboring towns' reach<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/VoQJBGLvW-4" width="560"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Dr. Samuel Mendero is not a newbie when it comes to putting
up a hospital as the Pagadian City Medical Center in Zamboanga del Sur is run
by the family. But it took some persistent convincing in order for him to gain
support in putting up his dream hospital in Cebu. And that dream is now
becoming a reality.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are continuing what we have started…in giving the modern
people of the northern part of Cebu this medical center they certainly
deserved.” With these words, Dr. Samuel Mendero formally announced the upcoming
entry of Mendero Medical Center to the healthcare scene of Consolacion, Cebu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">No less than Consolacion town Mayor Teresa P. Alegado led the
welcoming of Mendero Medical Center to the progressive town of Consolacion
during the blessing last November 12, 2013 of the aforementioned 200-bed
capacity medical center. The Mendero Medical Center Consolacion Cebu, intended
to be a completely modern tertiary hospital serving those in the northern part
of Cebu is targeted to open before year’s end.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Many are awaiting the opening of this hospital as it will
help address the shortage of hospitals in the north. Waiting to be utilized are
several state-of-the art equipment including CT scan and incubators, a complete
modern laboratory, ICU, four operating rooms, delivery rooms, and medical
clinics among others. Together with competent doctors and healthcare personnel,
these will help provide quality and affordable health care within reach to the
people of Consolacion and beyond. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The blessing which began with a Holy mass was attended by
incorporators, future hospital staff, and other guests. Doctors that will
comprise the Internal Medicine, Obstetrics-Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery and
Family Medicine Departments of the hospital were also in attendance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The future of health care indeed looks bright for
Consolacion and neighboring towns. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mendero Medical Center is located in Baranggay Pitogo,
Consolacion, Cebu almost across SeaOil gasoline station and within walking
distance of SM City Consolacion. Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/menderomedicalcenter">their Facebook page</a> to see their updates.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-74500177815851070122013-11-13T19:33:00.003+08:002013-11-13T19:33:47.925+08:00"Criticisms" on the President's handling of the situation post-Yolanda is a Call to Action. Not Spreading negativity.Watching <a href="http://jpfenix.wordpress.com/2013/11/13/day-6-since-yolanda-haiyan/">Christiane Amanpour's interview with President BS Aquino</a>, it appears with the way the president responds, he is more concerned in looking good and passing the blame on local government.<br />
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Playing the blaming game card is nothing new for the president. From Day one post Yolanda until now, the country has yet to hear the president inspire us instead of doing the usual blaming. Meanwhile, there are many first hand <a href="http://www.cebumd.com/2013/11/the-real-situation-regarding-relief.html">accounts of Yolanda survivors complaining that relief goods still not reaching their own towns</a> despite the numerous relief goods and foreign aid coming in as cited by the president in his address to the nation the other day. The private sector actually gave their overwhelming support to the president by mobilizing to obtain relief goods but almost a week after the powerful storm, the national government is moving without urgency despite admitting the failure of local government mechanisms. I was even expecting the president to at least make an appeal to transport services (airlines and shipping) to lower fares at least for people going out from Leyte and other severely affected areas.<br />
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Then there are other reports (it is unclear whether they are true or not) of looting, shooting and even rape. And these <a href="http://manilatimes.net/please-somebody-gag-his-mouth/52588/">sad news of politics playing a role even in the distribution of goods</a>.<br />
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Now tell me, is it wrong to voice out these concerns, complain, or call out the government in avenues such as social media? Others consider this as "criticizing" or "spreading negativity". For me it is more of calling the attention of the government or calling the president's attention. It is more of a call to action. a wake up call. And we have that right to do so. We have the right to demand this from our government. I don't consider this to be bad. In fact it is better to pressure them to move fast especially when lives are at stake.<br />
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Others say, complaining in your own Facebook account does not reach the president so it has no effect. On the contrary, a lot of the president or the government's actions and reactions lately were a response to social media pressure.<br />
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Others contend we should just shut up and help instead by way of actually donating goods and perhaps going to the areas to distribute the relief goods to affected areas. But do you think these relief goods will reach these areas without the help of government especially at these dangerous times? Security, law and order is government's responsibility and no matter how many goods we manage to collect, it will be very difficult to distribute equitably these goods or give medical services to hungry individuals without government's help. So yes, we have to be noisy to wake the president up and inspire the government to move fast. Isn't this also another form of helping?<br />
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Can we just remain silent as more of our countrymen die of "preventable" causes? Yes, preventable because they were supposed to already survive the supertyphoon, but just because no food and water reached them, they will just die? We are not even mentioning the threat of tetanus, leptospirosis and diarrhea.Can we remain silent with the threat of chaos?<br />
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Some would say, give the president a break because being a President is not easy. Tell that to the Yolanda victims without food and water. It's not easy being in their situation without food and water to feed themselves and their families. On top of no shelter. And some dead loved ones for some.<br />
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You know what would makes things even more difficult for these victims? Feeling that the government abandoned them.<br />
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Now tell me, should we remain silent?<br />
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<br />cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-32457820968014730292013-10-06T22:21:00.000+08:002013-10-06T22:21:09.144+08:00Novuhair 3-in-1 Pack: Herbal Product for Hair LossUp until second year college, I have no idea that I will become "opaw" experiencing more baldness as years passed. Being bald may indeed result to some loss of confidence.<br />
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But not in the case of this very inspiring lady, Abby Asistio of The Voice Philippines fame. Abby has alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder wherein the immune system (which protects our body from infections) attacks a person's own hair follicles causing patches of hair loss. It may affect both males and females. One would think alopecia would stop Abby from doing the things she loves. But she just keeps on going. She does travel shows, sings, records, supports causes including breast cancer and of course, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AlopeciaAreataAwarenessRocks.">alopecia awareness</a>. She serves as the Voice of Alopecia Awareness in the Philippines.<br />
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For those who really don't have the courage to face the world being bald, one product may offer some hope.<br />
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Novuhair claims to be <a href="http://www.novuhair.com/">Nature's answer to hair loss</a> because it is composed of a mix of herbal ingredients made to solve hair loss. And Abby confirmed that she is also using it.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The trio is available in 200mL bottles each, bundled as a set to provide the best results for Novuhair’s users to address hair loss.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>“We were amazed by the big demand from our customers clamoring for an herbal conditioner. Same as with the shampoo and topical scalp lotion, the conditioner has all-natural active ingredients which include herbal extracts, essential oils and co-factor nutrients,”</i> said Mae Velilla, Chief Operating Officer of Nutramedica.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Action</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">According to Nutramedica, the action of Novuhair is as follows:</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"The Novuhair brand rejuvenates hair follicles and improves blood circulation to the scalp to stimulate hair growth. It also provides optimum nutrition to combat hair loss and hair thinning.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Developed to prepare the scalp for the application of Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Novuhair Herbal Shampoo softens the hair, and nourishes the scalp through pure botanical extracts. The Novuhair Herbal Conditioner, meanwhile, helps moisturize and condition the hair, giving it a shinier look, making it suppler, and nourishing its overall health while being gentle for everyday use.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>“When used in combination, Novuhair Topical Scalp Lotion, Novuhair Herbal Shampoo and Novuhair Conditioner deliver greater effectiveness and significantly better results than when used individually,” added Velilla.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>A clinical trial conducted last year by renowned hair and scalp expert Dr. Rica Mallari showed a 100% success rate among the volunteers. All subjects experienced no progression of hair loss and a decrease in hair shedding. More importantly, no side effects were experienced by the subjects."</i></span></span></div>
Mallari adds<i>, <span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">"<span style="line-height: 18px;">Cosmetic remedies, chemically formulated solutions, and surgical procedures available today that claim to address drastic hair problems can be quite expensive, and unsafe. Novuhair is a safe and effective way to address the problem of hair loss."</span></span></span></i><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b>Ingredients</b></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 18px;">Regarding the herbal ingredients, here's what is being said about Novuhair:</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"Moringa oleifera or malunggay is one ingredient that helps restore the skin’s condition and prevent falling hair. Sweet almond oil, another ingredient, is a moisture-rich oil that contains vitamins A, B1, B6 and E, as well as minerals such as magnesium and iron. Scientifically known as prunus amygdalus, sweet almond oil easily penetrates the hair shaft and follicles, relieving hair dryness and itching and providing nourishment to the hair to promote hair growth.</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Other ingredients include panax ginseng, which improves blood circulation to the scalp, as well as ginger, which is also a hair bulb nutrient and stimulant. Together with aloe, they become an effective agent for hair growth and the prevention of falling hair.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>Lavender helps relieve itching, and like rosemary, another ingredient, it contains properties that help combat dandruff and disinfects the scalp. Lemongrass helps clean the scalp’s pores, while peppermint is known to slow the growth of bacteria and fungi, aside from having a relaxing effect on the muscles."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>"Novuhair Herbal Shampoo and Conditioner may be used during bathing, to be followed by the Scalp Lotion. Simply massage a generous amount of the lotion onto the scalp for five to ten minutes, and then rinse off or leave on as a hair-styling agent.</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><i>While there are no known contraindications to Novuhair Herbal Conditioner, users are pre-cautioned against use in cases of sensitivity to the ingredients. Novuhair herbal products are only for topical use and may not be ingested."</i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For those using Novuhair, do feel to give feedback if Novuhair works for you in the comments section.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>The Novuhair 3-in-1 Topical Scalp Lotion, Herbal Shampoo and Herbal Conditioner Pack is available at all Mercury Drug and Watsons stores. Suggested retail price of the Novuhair 3-in1 Pack P4,980. To know more about Novuhair 3-in-1 pack, visit <a href="http://www.novuhair.com/product-information/novuhair-3-in-1-pack/" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">http://www.novuhair.com/product-information/novuhair-3-in-1-pack/</a></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><i>Call 413-6570 or 0922-883-0575 and visit www.novuhair.com for more details. Novuhair Facebook: Novuhair Official. They are also in Twitter @NovuhairUpdates.</i></span></span></div>
cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-22180258382635811802013-09-23T18:46:00.001+08:002013-09-23T18:46:03.641+08:00Gaisano Country Mall 20th Anniversary Run this October 13, 2013<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How fast time flies! Gaisano Country Mall is already on its 20th year. I will never forget Gaisano Country Mall because as a former student in USC Talamban Campus and a former Talamban resident, it is where I used to go to relax and buy groceries and Christmas gifts. And now the said mall is celebrating the milestone by organizing a run in cooperation with the C.U.R.E. Foundation <span style="font-family: inherit;">(non-government organization in Cebu dedicated to rebuilding human lives, rebuilding human dignity and rebuilding a nation).</span><br />
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Name: Gaisano Country Mall 20th Anniversary Run<br />When: October 13, 2013<br />Assembly Time: 4:00am<br />Assembly Point: Gaisano Country Mall Parking Lot<br />Gun Time: 5:00am<br />Distance: 5K, 10K, 15K (inclusive of snacks, loot bag, raffle ticket & singlet)<br />Registration Fee: <div>
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Registration Points: Runnr – Ayala<br />Gaisano Country Mall – Customer Service Counter<br />ARC – Raintree Mall</div>
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• Prizes are available for the Male & Female Category</div>
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• Finisher’s Medal for the 15K RUNNERS</div>
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• Distribution of Singlets will be at Gaisano Country Mall on October 1-12, 2013</div>
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Below is the Route Map of the race:</div>
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Friends, if you want a change of scenery when it comes to runs, then this run is for you. Doctor runners, students, you may want to invite your friends to join you in this run. If not for fitness sake or for a cause, run to honor Gaisano Country Mall, an original friend of the Cebuanos for 20 years already.</div>
cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-39998290640601132872013-09-14T21:23:00.000+08:002013-09-14T21:23:27.862+08:00Cebu MD joins 48 other finalists for the Globe Cebu Media Excellence Awards 201349 entries made it to the finals of the Globe Cebu Media Excellence Awards to be held at the Marriott Hotel in Cebu this September 17, 2013 in connection with the Cebu Press Freedom Week.<br />
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The awards recognizes those who excelled in the field of broadcast, print and digital media.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-indent: 48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“We are very happy over the great interest and overwhelming response to our call for entries. It was really a challenge doing the shortlist as there are so many of them that are worthy as finalists. They are all deserving of an award,” said Globe Corporate Communications Head Yoly Crisanto. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The finalists will vie for the following award categories: </span></span><br />
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Reporter of the Year for Print, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Feature Story of the Year for Print, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Columnist of the Year, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Photojournalist of the Year, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Reporter of the Year for Television, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Feature Story of the Year for Television, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Reporter of the Year for Radio, </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Blogger of the Year, and </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Social Media Advocate of the Year.</span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Yours truly made the final cut in the Blogger of the Year category for his entry, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">“Things one should know about dengue.” </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The other finalists for Blogger of the Year are:</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Adrian Lino S. Arquiza, Eat's My Life – “The Ten People You'll Find in a Buffet”; </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Bjornson A. Bernales, Bjorn Cebuano Media – “7 Reasons why Cebu should be a Tech Hub”; </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Marlen D. Limpag, Cebu Business Guide –“School project becomes full-blown guyabano tea business”; </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Nancy R. Cudis, The Memoriter - formerly Simple Clockwork – “Getting to know our National Artists for Literature”; </span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">Vernon Joseph M. Go - Independent blogger – “Tree planting of People Development- Lessons Learned”; </span></li>
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<span style="color: #222222;">Criteria for judging for Blogger of the year are as follows:</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-indent: 48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">• Consistency of content on the advocacy (50%) </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-indent: 48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">• Reader friendly presentation and design of content (20%) </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; text-indent: 48px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">• Social Impact (30%).</span></span></div>
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cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7365147927434133661.post-36298421296249245172013-07-13T10:09:00.000+08:002013-07-20T08:32:17.972+08:00Stay in unusual accommodations or earn money from your unused space through AirbnbHardworking people including doctors do take vacations too and I know a lot who want to explore new places. Perhaps you also want to explore new places to stay, new accommodations like a tree house or a castle? Or you want a homey cheaper room within walking distance to a tourist spot with a nice view. Well, here's your chance.<br />
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<b>Airbnb for travellers</b><br />
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From the humble beginnings of the founders who rented out their space and provided bed and breakfast to individuals attending a convention, Airbnb now is a global trusted community marketplace with verification and security safeguards in place for people to discover unique accommodations all over the globe be it Europe, North America or Asia or even within Cebu. You can be in an island or a castle or a tree house or a boat instead of a usual hotel.<br />
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Using their website or app, you can now browse different properties or places to stay in your destination, browse their availability at the dates you want, communicate with your host for clarifications, book the place like that in a hotel and voila!<br />
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<b>Airbnb for hosts</b><br />
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You may also want to earn money from unused spaces in your property ---say, a beachhouse or a room in your house near a tourist spot. Have your property listed for free, upload photos of it, set your price, answer potential guests' questions and choose whether to decline or accept a guest reservation request. Payment will be thru Airbnb and you will be paid 24 hours after the guests check-in. And oh, don't forget to leave a review about your guest. Reviews is one way of ensuring security and safety for Airbnb users.<br />
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<b>Airbnb growing in Cebu</b><br />
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“Philippines is emerging as an exciting tourism and we expect significant demand for Cebu City, both for leisure and business travellers“ says Airbnb’s Phlippines Country Expert Ms. Joy Tacandong, a Cebuana. As Airbnb currently has about 1,600 listings within the country, it plans to have at least 300 in Cebu with your help. In the last year, there has been a growin number (over 300% increase) of guests visiting Cebu through Airbnb. The top 5 nationalities visiting Cebu are Americans, Koreans, fellow Filipinos, Australians and Germans.<br /><br /><br />
Still worried about security, or you want to know more about Airbnb and how it works? Then visit them here at the <a href="https://www.airbnb.com/tell-a-friend?airef=4xrgfz27e11zz5">Airbnb website</a>.cebumdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04770663830004684117noreply@blogger.com0