DOST-PAGASA Workshop

THREE DAYS WELL SPENT

ARRIVING at the PAGASA Science Garden Complex in Quezon City before the Departure Time en route to Oasis Hotel and Resort for the three days seminar-workshop.

 

Lots of time to roam around the Central Office of PAGASA the place is surrounded by greeneries, making your morning bright, sunny, with a breath of fresh air.

 

In the bus, about past 9AM, Ms Venus started a roll call for the attendees. Some would just go straight ahead to Oasis Hotel, others would be picked up at designated locations. Foods and drinks were distributed to us for our breakfast.

While on our way, in the area of La Salle Greenhills, the vehicles weren’t moving. It took us about one hour before reaching EDSA. After which it was a smooth and safe travel.

Upon reaching Oasis Hotel, lunch was served then rooms were assigned to everyone.

 

About 3PM we went back to the Conference Room for the Opening Ceremonies and Workshop Proper led Ms VENUS R VALDEMORO (OIC PIU).

 

A lively introduction took place wherein the participants grouped themselves according to animal names.

 

Ours was the Bird Team. We thought of several meanings and significance we associate with Birds.

Being an Eagle, for example, one can see the entirety of a situation and its minute details. Also, being the maya bird that comes out after the rain signifies pagasa hope.

 

After which the Workshop Proper began. Topics such as Weather Systems Affecting the Country was discussed by Ms DAISY F ORTEGA (Assistant Weather Service Chief).

The second day was started by a synthesis of Day One. An overload of different information and terminologies transpired during the second day.

 

The words and subjects alien to me before were taught in layman’s terms in order for the Media to disseminate it to the public in simpler form and help in their better understanding.

 

Ensure the safety and well-being, protection against natural calamities, and economic security of the people as well as promotion of national progress is what this workshop would like to impart.

Ms ADELINA SEVILLA ALVAREZ (Lead Convenor, DRRNet Philippines) handled the Role of Media in Disaster Reduction and Risk Management.

 

Overall the workshop was indeed a great success.

 

Gaining information and meeting friends was such a privilege accorded by the PAGASA ensemble.

In line with the current exhibition 6 Decades of A.G. Austria, the Cultural Center of the Philippines will be hosting an exhibit walk-through with artist Antonio Austria on 15 June, from 1 to 3pm at the CCP’s Bulwagang Juan Luna (Main Gallery). Exhibit curator Ma. Victoria Herrera will be conversing with the artist as he leads guests through the retrospective exhibition.

Folk and naive — these two words have often been used to characterize the art of Antonio G. Austria. But to describe his works as simply that disregards the methodical approach applied to each work and towards the development of his distinctive style. Stylized squat figures rendered in bright colors is now synonymous to his name. Although at closer examination, the childlike and naive qualities of Austria’s paintings are counterbalanced by a well-thought out sense of space, design, and composition. Even with distorted rendering, the viewer is able to promptly recall and connect everyday sights and experiences in his paintings — from the hardworking jeepney driver and his colorful conveyance; the ordered chaos in a store, market, or a street vendor’s merchandise; the excitement in a bar or billiard hall, to a family’s lauriat gathering or a meal in the neighborhood food stall.

Austria garnered top recognition in national art competitions and was among the first group of artists included in the CCP’s roster of the 13 Artists in 1970, a recognition given to promising young artists. It is perhaps this validation early in his artistic life that led to a practice of six decades fuelled by a vision to articulate the Filipino roots and soul in his art. More recently, Austria received the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan sa Larangan ng Pagpinta from the City of Manila (2002) and the Outstanding Thomasian Alumnus (Visual Arts, 2003), from his alma mater — fitting acknowledgements of a life in art well lived.

DAMIEN on Jack TV this Marc

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n the pilot episode of Damien on Jack TV last week, acclaimed war photographer Damien Thorn (Bradley James) is forced to confront his past and face the fact that he is the Antichrist after experiencing a traumatic event while on assignment in Syria. The plot thickens on its next episode tomorrow as Damien becomes the target of several conspiracies and a mysterious benefactor intercedes.

Damien, from executive producer Glen Mazzara (The Walking Dead, The Shield), is a continuation of the classic horror film, The Omen. The series follows the mysterious child from the 1976 motion picture who has grown up seemingly unaware of the satanic forces around him. The series also stars Oscar® nominee Barbara Hershey (Once Upon a Time), Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), Omid Abtahi (Better Call Saul) and Megalyn E.K. (House of Lies).

Watch Damien every Saturday, 2:55 PM via satellite and primetime at 8:55 PM on Jack TV.

Check out Jack TV on www.facebook.com/solar.jacktv, on Twitter via @jackTV and on Instagram via @jacktvnetwork. Jack TV is seen on Sky Cable Ch.51, Destiny Cable Analog Ch.30, Destiny Cable Ch.51, and Cablelink 36.

Guiding OUr Daily life through Proverbs the Book

The launching of the book proverb is very time for the now generation. This is waht our young people need for them to incalcate the good values in the their system.

The launch was held at Via Mare. serving the filipino dishes that is a favorite among us.

The book's illustrator is very creative in story telling the different proverbs

This book could be a good guide to our children.

Vita-E For Your Protection Against Aging

2016 is a year for all natural, we get all serious
whenever we see another DIY video on YouTube to achieve a more natural makeup, hair- do, or even a fashion OOTD. Looking natural is the way to go, achieving this looks, makes you look younger and effortlessly beautiful. Gone are the days when you put on so much blush on and foundation to cover up your blemishes, this years, trend is all about, less is more.
It’s the same issue for our skin, sometimes we get so addicted using so many products on our skin. In belief that it’ll make our skin more radiant and smooth, but that’s not always the case. Using less skin care products can be healthier for you, using a skin care product that will give you all the benefits that your skin really needs.

ATC Healthcare International Corp. searched for the best ingredient that gives a more beautiful and fit it into one convenient capsule of Vita-E.
Vita-E contains 400 IU of vitamin E, a known antioxidant that effectively protects the cells against free radicals and gives our skin a beautiful, youthful and effortless glow.
Free radicals are molecules that harm cells and contribute to the development of conditions such as stroke and cancer which Vita-E helps to prevent. These antioxidants are also essential for the maintenance of healthy skin by protecting it from UV-induced damage. Vita-E works from the inside making you feel AND look great. Not only that Vita-E is essential in maintaining the functions of our heart, blood vessels, and nervous system, Vita-E also gives all around protection for a healthy immune system.
Take care of what’s beneath and be naturally beautiful with Vita-E. Vita-E is recommended to be taken one capsule per day. Vita-E is SRP P14.00 per soft gel capsule, available at Mercury Drug and all other leading drugstores nationwide.

PhilCare New Quick Assist Center in VRPMC

  PhilCare reaffirms commitment to Customer Service in 2016; opens new QuickAssist Center in VRPMC
Philcare partnered with the VRP Victor R. Potenciano Medical Center today February 23, 2016. VRP is known with its consistent quality of service they provide to all their clients with great facility, highly competitive staff including Nurses, Doctors and the whole team have their their sytematized operations...

The facility are all high class to provide excellent service to all their clients, from Lactation Center, CT Scan Laboratory,Cryotherapy Room,Vision Center,Customer Care, and other Section and they even have Starbucks inside the hospital, wow, these all for our convenience.... and now to complete this all, they partnered with Philcare which is also service oriented company thats provides quality service... At the program, they presented what to expect more from them and the services added from Philcare

more details below, thanks! PRESS RELEASE Following a dynamic year where its 2015 exceeded growth expectations with 17% increase in revenue, pioneering health maintenance organization PhilCare is putting focus on providing an exceptional customer experience for its members. Part of its strategy is to put up QuickAssist Centers in leading hospitals where members holding a Premiere (gold) card can proceed to the QuickAssist Center for immediate assistance on their Letter of Authorization (LOA) issuance, health coverage inquiries and basic consultation is made available. Currently, PhilCare maintains QuickAssist Centers at the Makati Medical Center (MMC) and at The Medical City (TMC), with plans to open more within the year in major Metro Manila hospitals. “The opening of the PhilCare QuickAssist centers is our way of simplifying the process of availing health benefits for our members. With the QuickAssist Centers, members who hold the Premiere (gold) membership card can get immediate assistance from our well-trained front liners, making their hospitalization process more convenient and less stressful for our members. What we are aiming for is to lessen the waiting times that is usually associated with hospital visits,” shares Noemi G. Azura, president & CEO for PhilCare. Azura adds,

Honda hauls in the All-New Pilot

 Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) Honda’s automobile business unit in the Philippines officially launches the All-New Pilot at EDSA Shangri-la Hotel, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.
Designed and developed in America by Honda R&D Americas, Inc., the All-New Pilot showcases generous space, powerful and dynamic performance, more advanced technology, and more premium attributes and amenities. It has earned several awards since it was first displayed at the 2015 Chicago International Auto Show in North America.

LUXURIOUS COMMANDING SUV
Honda’s redesigned premium SUV sports a sleeker design accentuated by distinctive character lines and an aggressive new face. The LED Projector Type Headlight with Signature LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL), and LED Tail Lights, as well as new 18-inch alloy wheels complete the All-New Pilot’s modern and commanding look.
The contemporary concept extends to the advanced technology of the Smart Entry System, which utilizes a Smart Key with multiple functionalities such as Remote Control Engine Start and Power Tailgate Operation.
On the inside, abundant use of high-quality soft-touch material, posh black leather, and available ambient lighting can be found all throughout the cabin.