Mga Bayani sa Sugbo Exhibit: Get to Know your Cebuano Heroes

Cebuanos are familiar with Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Emilio Aguinaldo and Tandang Sora. But are we familiar with our own heroes here in Cebu?

Our heroes are actually the names we find in our streets. Do we even know they are heroes? Ever wondered who Gen, Maxilom , J. Climaco, Don Pedro Cui, Leon Kilat and V. Rama are?

Arcadio Maxilom figured imminently in the Revolution against Spain and the resistance against the Americans in the past. Juan Climaco was a well-known figure when the Spaniards departed. Leon Kilat was a charismatic figure that was believed to have supernatural powers. Don Pedro Cui along with his sister who were generous philanthropists. Vicente Rama was a distinguished figure in Cebuano literature, journalism and politics.

Know more about them in Mga Bayani sa Sugbo: Cebu's Contribution to Nation-Building Exhibit launched last August 26 which will run until October 21 at the Casa Gorordo Museum, Cebu City brought to you by the Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Incorporated (RAFI) through its Culture and Heritage Unit in partnership with the Cebu City Government and Cebuano Studies Center.

For more information about this exhibit, you may contact telephone number 418-7234 local 703 and look for Florencio Moreno and Karl Hegel Damayo.

MCCI's Search for W.I.N.N.E.Rs Coronation this August 24

In connection with the 2011 Mandaue Business Month, the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI) has announced that the coronation for their search for W.I.N.N.E.Rs (Women In Need, Now Entrepreneurs and Role Models) will be on the 24th of August at the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC). To recall, the MCCI has already made known its Top 23 micro-entrepreneurs for its Search  held at St. Theresa's College last month, July 23, 2011.

The Search for W.I.N.N.E.Rs is a search for model women micro-entrepreneurs from Mandaue City who are struggling to rise from poverty through their business ventures inspiring other women to be empowered in the process.

Judging is based on their inspirational stories of courage, perseverance and creativity (50%), response to the Q&A (20%) and comprehensiveness of the information presented on their business plan (30%). Judges were composed of MCCI Trustees, event sponsors and media partners.

The contestants also have a line of activities comparable to a beauty pageant like sponsors tour, personality development seminar, livelihood trainings and other seminars.

Among the media partners for this event is the Cebu Bloggers' Society.

Truly this is a unique contest woth supporting.

Free Showing of Brillante Mendoza's Award-Winning Films at SM Cebu

Tired of watching hastily-made movies with poor story plots that only showcase actors, actresses with good looks but poor acting chops? Want to see award-winning movies by an award-winning director for a change? and FOR FREE?

One need not go far...

SM City Cebu through SM Cinemas and Brillante Mendoza brings you the Brillante Mendoza Film Festival at SM City Cebu this coming August 4 to August 5, 2011 at SM Cinema 2.

The movie line-up with corresponding schedule includes:
DAY 1

1. MANORO (The Aeta Teacher, 2006) - August 4 - 11 AM
2. LOLA (Grandmother, 2009) - August 4 - 5 PM

DAY 2

1. KALELDO (Summer Heat, 2007) - August 5 - 11 AM
2. FOSTER CHILD (2007) - August 5 - 2 PM

The above films were entered in various film festivals all managing to get awards for either the film itself, the director or the artists involved.

Brillante Mendoza is the Filipino film director who won Best Director at the 62nd Cannes Film Festival for Kinatay. His films were likewise award-winners along with some of his films' cast members who under his direction gave award-winning performances.

Gabii sa Kabilin last May 27, 2011

The Ramon Aboitiz Foundation Inc.(RAFI) once again led the Gabii sa Kabilin even held last May 27, 2011. Eleven (11) museums and seven heritage sites participated this year, opening their doors to the public from 6pm to midnight. Hundreds braved the rains to visit these sites and learn Cebu's cultural heritage. The event showcased Cebu's past. It was indeed a very educational trip for many.

Scenes from the Night of Heritage are shown in the slideshow below:


I have one suggestion for the participating museums and heritage sites though. I suggest that they play the appropriate music next time to match the environment of each museum. Like in the Cathedral Museum, it would be better if they play Church music. In the Museo Parian, music that will reflect Chinese influence or Visayan songs. No rock music for any museum please.

Hand Hygiene, AIDS updates in PSMID Cebu's 1st Biennial Postgrad Course

Hand hygiene is probably a neglected tool in preventing the spread of superbugs and nosocomial infections. Nurses who are most often in contact with patients and instruments in the wards (more often than the physicians even) should be the target of continuing education efforts on infection control and hand washing since they play a bigger role in preventing nosocomial diseases and spread of antimicrobial resistance.

St. Luke's Neurology Postgraduate Lectures in Cebu this May 7, 2011

Medical students, Residents, Nurses and Physicians out there.

Nothing to do this summer? Why not do something cerebral in Cebu?

St. Luke's Medical Center International Institute for Neuroscience Section of Adult Neurology invites you to a Postgraduate Lecture Series dubbed as Take the Extra Step: Reviews and Updates on Selected Topics in Neurology.

Team Building Activities for CBSi members

As part of Cebu Bloggers Society Incorporated's (CBSi) development strategy for its members, a series of team-building or group development sessions are scheduled for the coming months starting this Saturday, March 19 from 6:30-9:30 PM at the Techbar Ground Floor i1 Building, Asiatown IT Park, Lahug Cebu City.  This undertaking is in partnership with Exist Global.

The other schedules are March 26, April 16 and April 23 also at 6:30-9:30 PM on the same venue.

LDS Seagulls to the Rescue in Cebu

Heaven forbid if something like an Ondoy or an earthquake like that recent one in New Zealand happens in Cebu, who do we definitely need?

Trained rescuers, of course (with emphasis on trained). Because an attempt of rescue without training can have dire consequences. And we may need plenty of these trained rescue teams.

Good thing we have the LDS Seagull Rescue International Incorporated, Cebu Chapter.

Annual Cebu Medical Society and PMA Elections 2011

 
The stars in the picture above are not exactly the candidates. It was just to catch the attention of Cebu doctors of an upcoming election.

This annual election of officers of the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) and Cebu Medical Society (CMS) will be this coming March 13, 2011, a Sunday at the Cebu Medical Society, Inc. Building, Governor Cuenco Avenue, Banilad Cebu City from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

CBSi Three Years and Counting...

Cebu MD was filled with excitement yesterday to finally meet his Cebu Bloggers Society family. It was like Phil Younghusband finally meeting up with Angel Locsin. (char!)

Well, his fellow CBSi colleagues did not disappoint.

Yipee! CBSi @ 3

February 19 is one day I will never forget.

Aside from my dad's birthday, it is also the day when my new family will celebrate its 3rd birthday this year. Happy 3rd Birthday Cebu Bloggers Society, Inc.(CBSi) !

Actually, CBSi inspired me to start blogging. It was a year ago when I chanced upon the CBS website and the blogs of its members...

Sinulog Through the Lens of Cebu Physicians

If you watch the Sinulog festivities in the streets, chances are you will also see physicians bringing their DSLRs taking photos of the contingents. Here are some of the pics they have taken during the Sinulog. Enjoy!

This March 31: PSMID Cebu 1st Biennial Postgraduate Course

Announcing the upcoming Philippine Society for Microbiology and Infectious Disease (PSMID) - Cebu Chapter 1st Biennial Postgraduate Course on March 31 to April 1, 2011 at the Cebu Grand Convention Center, Archbishop Reyes Avenue, Cebu City.

See You at the 5th CIM Medical World Congress

Details of the 5th CIM Medical World Congress on December 9 and 10 are found in the poster below.

Registration is ongoing.

Sugat sa Paa Symposium Chong Hua Hospital Leg on July 17, 2010

Philippine Society for Vascular Surgery presents "Sugat sa Paa" Symposium on Diagnosis and Treatment this July 17, 2010 Saturday 8-5 PM at the Chong Hua Hospital.

First come. First serve. No registration fee.

• "Hi Hello" - Recognition and Diagnosis of Foot Ulcers
• "Sweet for Your Feet" Management of  Diabetes Mellitus
• "Bugs that Love" DM Foot - Management of Infection
• "Foot Loose" DM Foot Revascularization
• "Bye Bye Foot" Amputation and Rehabilitation

Call or Text Name of Doctor to: Dr. Recuerdo Baclig - 0920-2639218