The Coin that Speaks Aloud
When I was still a child I used to think that a single peso does not have any worth at all compared to a thousand-peso-bill. That is how I recognize the value of a thing until my teacher in Camp Tinio High School, Mr. Cesar Legaspi (I had to give him back the credit he deserved) has opened up my mind in a class discussion one day.
I can not remember the topic that we are discussing on that moment that brought us talking about the Philippine's one-peso coin. This story will prove to us that we never have to look at a status to see the value of things.
I can not remember the topic that we are discussing on that moment that brought us talking about the Philippine's one-peso coin. This story will prove to us that we never have to look at a status to see the value of things.
The one-peso coin circulating in the country today bears the face of the Philippines' National Hero - Dr. Jose Protacio Rizal. I liked him so much that I even used "Patriot's Daughter" as my pen name in the school paper when I was in college. So I felt a little sad that he is just seen in a peso coin although the country has this one-thousand paper bill -the highest of our currency's denominations.Was he(Dr. Rizal) valued that low or was he being belittled by the Central Bank?
Answered Prayers
The world today is very chaotic, there is no safe place anymore. Crimes just happen everywhere even in your own territory - in the comfort of your own home...God's people are taught to find peace in His nourishment. We seek comfort on His side. We ask His elp. We do that in praying. Here is how we should pray as the Holy Bible teaches.
Prayer Lay-out (in order)
1. Praise Him - God our Father.
2. Thank Him for the blessings (everything we are thankful of) - the family, the life, the material things etc.
Reaction Paper: Fallen 44 (Mamasapano Massacre) Update
The hearing today just have some good outcome. Relieved PNP Chief Allan Purisima (resigned) had now admitted that he held the responsibility on commanding the SAF at least, it is a "little" accomplishment as for now. He said guilt of the fact has pushed him to abdicate. Thanks for the wit of Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago. Purisima can not anymore deny his GREAT participation on the awful death of his 44 men. Still, there is no getting-back of what we had lost - the lives of our pitiful service men after recognizing who is to blame. We are just merely diverting the public's emotions away from the real issue here.
Reaction Paper : Latest Telenovelas
I have previously watched telenovelas starting from the unforgettable Marimar, The Legal Wife, Temptation Wife, and now Two Wives - all depicting infidelity and affecting family values.
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My dear valued page visitors,
Please be informed of my upcoming posts, the titles may not be final- I am still writing at the moment but at least you have the idea of what is coming. My topics just pops-out on my mind and as much as I can, I am trying to keep-up with the trend and current issues, that is why I was able to come-up with these temporary draft titles:
1. Reaction Paper: Mamasapano Senate Probe/Board of Inquiry Report
I am reviewing the live streaming of the Senate Probe right at this dawn. The paper shall be finished before dinner tomorrow.
I am reviewing the live streaming of the Senate Probe right at this dawn. The paper shall be finished before dinner tomorrow.
2. Reaction Paper: Quezon City Serial Robber and Rapist
3. Tagalized "English Lessons" on Grammar
The Real Essence of Love
Love...Love...Love... four days on the countdown to the worldwide-celebrated "Valentine's Day" by our beloved friends; planning dates, sometimes even wedding proposals, gifts and the like became customary. Love is literally in the air..the music on the radio, the advertisements, the greetings seen and heard. The shopping malls and other establishments are all dressed-up in red with "cupids and hearts" hanging around.
There is this "Valentine" fever, I suppose. But, the most discussed and uttered word is nothing more than "LOVE". Different person defines love in various ways, depending on experiences and maybe sometimes expectations.
Health Benefits of Unprocessed Dark Cocoa aka Chocolate
We always hear of dark chocolates being good for the heart. True, but do you know that here are about two times more antioxidant in an unprocessed cocoa seed than the dark chocolate we can buy in packages from stores? Being processed, cocoa looses 90% of polyphenols/flavanoids when roasted.
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Polyphenols are chemicals from plants that had been proven to have significant health benefits that could prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetis and high blood pressure according to the American Cancer Society (Livestrong.com).
Health Benefits of Eating Dark Cocoa Backed by Scientific Studies:
How to Keep Flowers Fresh for Long
Years ago, I have learned some tips from a florist in Dangwa, Philippines on how should flowers can be kept for longer even it is not a bud anymore. I have kept the flowers for three more days. I bought the flowers November 2, only means the flowers are just leftover from the November 1 occasion - the flowers have been picked from the farm a few days earlier. As the owner told me their farm is in Baguio.
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I had to believe the flower shop owner can truly help me preserve it longer as I needed them on my wedding on the 5th of November. The flowers are long stemmed red and white roses (I chose the once that are still in bud and a few in bloom) I bought around sixty dozens. And this is what I have been taught and it is effective, I just followed it religiously.
Lesson II : Confusing Plural Form of Some Nouns
There are still few nouns that are a little confusing when changed to their plural form. These are some that I remember:
Ox = is NOT oxes
Mothers MUST Know
Hi, how are you friends? I have been reminded of a long-time/past incident on my
eldest child that prompted me to write about this. I think I should share this to you for you to be able to be more cautious with your children. Since this article is quite long, I have employed colors to help you avoid confusion on where you are reading ...
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| Me & Angel 7 yrs ago |
The Incident
My Angel Reign is about three years old then, a happy-go-lucky child who loves to
video herself on my mobile phone. Just like you, I am always busy with the household chores and just glancing at her most of the times while washing the dishes etc. A neighbor's child arrived and play with her, a boy who is around seven years old.
Manila Zoo Family Trip
Help Build Your Child's First Vocabulary
Babies' brain development starts inside the womb. We can read books, pamphlets and most of the times pediatricians or ob-gyne recommend that we listen to classical music like Mozart Effect during and after pregnancy. Listening to such kind of music is also advised for children while they are sleeping.
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| Riana's Medals & Ribbons in Pre-elem |
| Angel Reign emerged as the Champion in English District Quiz both in Grade III (Buenavista District 2013) and Grade IV - Mono-grade (Calauag District 2014) |
After I bought a Mozart Effect CD I immediately transferred its content to my PC (CDs easily get scratches and does not last long) and have it installed on phone's memory too. From the time my eldest (Angel Reign) is months old in my womb I am listening to that music and I have made it a lullaby on her every night sleep-and I did the same to Riana Ysobel. And to add to their first vocabulary, I would suggest the following based on my true-to-life experiences as a mom:
1. Start pointing things around to your child - saying the name of each thing. Like the pillow, blanket,
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