Model turns breast cancer advocate - Repost

Model turns breast cancer advocate

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"MANILA, Philippines - Known as one of the most successful models in the Philippines fashion scene, Tetta Ortiz-Matera began modelling at 15.

A self-professed fitness buff since 40, Tetta, now 46, is also a breast cancer advocate who espouses regular self-breast examination.


Model Tetta Ortiz-Matera on ANC's Headstart
"Mammograms are good, but they're not 100% accurate. The doctors will always tell you aside from mammograms, specially when you reach age 40, you have to do self-examination because no one else knows your body better than you," Matera said on ANC's "Headstart.""
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Smoking Ban In Metro Manila

Smoking Ban In Metro Manila

Smoking Ban In Metro Manila effective na.  Good news ito para sa amin mga hindi naninigarilyo. Sa ngayon ay warning pa lang ang gagawin sa mga magsisindi ng sigarilyo sa public places, ayon sa MMDA (Metro Manila Authority).

After ng campaign period ay mag papataw na ng multa. Sa unang offense ay P 500 sa una, P 1000 sa pangalawa at P 5000 sa mga sumusunod.  Effective ito sa mga pampubliko na alugar tulad ng mga sumusunod: bus terminal, schools, waiting sheds,sa loob ng pampublikong sasakyan at recreational areas.

Mas maganda din siguro na magkaroon ng designated smoking area para sa mga smokers. Pero malaking tulong ito sa kanila. Dahil mababwasan ang kanilang paninigarilyo at makatipiod pa sila.

Kung kaya ng ibang bansa na ipatupad ito ay kaya din natin yan. I hope na maging matagumpay ang  campagin na ito.

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Sick Leave Ako!

Sick Leave Ako!

Last two weeks ako ay nagpacheck-up ako sa isang neurology dito sa Al Salama Hospital sa Al Khobar. Dahil sa pananakit ng aking likod. Bunga ng pabubuhat ko ng mga  Computers two months ago. Pinahiga ako sa kanyang kama at pinataas ang aking mga paa. Pagkabend ng tuhod ko ay pinukpok niya ng maliit na martilyo. Pagkatapos ay niresetahan ko ng Voltaren ,Relaxan and rofenac cream.

Nagbalik ako kahapon for follow-up check-up. Pinahiga lang ako sa kama na pataob. Sabay hawak sa aking mga paa at sinabihan akong itaas ko daw ang aking katawan. Ilan beses nya pinaulit sa akin. Then yun daw ang gagawin ko araw-araw, sabay bigay ulit ng reseta. Ni Hindi man lang hinawakan ang likod ko. Kaya hindi ko na rin binili yung gamot. Nagtanong ako tungkol sa Blood pressure ko. Pero pinatransfer nya ako sa ibang doctor, internist.

Minabuti ko na magpacheck-up na rin dahil last Friday ay nagpa BP ako at medyo may kataasan. Kasabay din dito ang pananakit ng aking balakang.

After galing ng Riyadh last Saturday ay sumama na pakiramdam ko. Dahil sa pagbabago ng climate . Malamig ang panhon sa Riyadh kaya sinipon ako at inubo. Kahapon ay pinilit pang pumasok. Pero sa hapon ay di ko na kaya, kaya nagpacheck-up na ako sa Salama Hospital. Na malapit lang sa amin.

Ito niresetahan ako ng mga gamot. Para sa sipon at ubo. Kaabay na rin dito ay  pinacheck ko na rin ang aking blood pressure.Ang result ay 140/100. Wow mataas nga! Kaya yun Binigyan ako ng ganot para ma normal ang aking blood pressure. Nag request din ako ng blood chemistry test. Dahil sa sunasakit din pati ang aking balakang kaya pinasama ko na rin ang uric acid test.

Nagrecommend and aking Doctor ng Uric Acid, Creatinine, Total Cholesterol, HDL-Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Glucose test. After 30 minutes of waiting ay hindi naaprobahan ng aking insurance,BUPA, ang Uric Acid test. So I have to fast for 12 hours for the approved  test.

Kaninang umaga ay nagtungo na ako sa Laboratory ng Al Slama  Hospital for my blood test. After two hours ay nakuha ko na rin ang result. Praise God at normal naman lahat ng test ko. Of course pwera lang ang BP ko.


Ang hirap talaga pagnag-iisa ka sa ibang bansa. Self service. Wala nag-aalaga sa iyo. Tanging tawag, text and dasal ang magagawa ng ating mga mahal sa buhay. Vise versa kung sila naman ang may mga karamdaman ay wala rin tayo magagawa dito. Communication and prayers lang ang ating sandigan.

 Biogesic - Paracetamol

 Teveten to control my blood pressure

Relaxon is for muscles relaxant and analgesic

 Mucolytic is for my ubo

 Rofenac for Antirheumatic, Anti-inflamatory and analgesic

 Voltaren for Antirheumatic, Anti-inflamatory and analgesic

Clara Loratadine for Antihistamine

Words of wisdom

“O Lord my God, I cried out to You, and You have healed me.” (Psalm 30:2)

“He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds … Great is our Lord, and mighty in power …” (Psalm 147:3)

Salamat Po Nanay Sa Pagmamahal Na Inialay Mo

Salamat Po Nanay Sa Pagmamahal Na Inialay Mo

Mga kaibigan last May 16, 2010 ay dumulog ako sa inyo ng Prayers Request for Nanay dahil sa malubha nyang karamdaman.  Ipagpaumanhin po ninyo kung hindi  ko man na elaborate ang kanyang mga naging sakit. Sa kahilingan ng aking may bahay.  Taos puso ako nagpapasalamat sa mga nagtugon ng pakikiisa sa panalangin. Kahapon, August 28, ay pumanaw na po ang aking mahal na Nanay. Siya ang aking butihing mother in law.

Hindi po batid ng lahat na meron syang liver and lungs cancer  at ito ay nasa stage 4 na po. Huli kami nagkita ni Nanay ay nung nagbakasyon ako nitong summer. Sa aking pagbalik sa bansang Saudi ay nagsimula na dumaing na masakit ang kanyang tyan. Kinapa ng aking sweetheart ang kanyang tiyan doon  ay matigas na bukol na wari mo kaparte ng ribs. Kaya kaagad nila pinasuri sa kanilang doctor. Sa pagsusuri ay may pagkaduda na sya sa kalagayan ni nanay. Nag advised si doctor Puray na ipasailalim sa sa CT Scan. Paglabas ng resulta ay kaagad naman ibinalik sa doctor. Doon na nga po nakita ang bukol na namuo sa kanyang liver. Upang magkaroon pa ng masusing pagsusuri ay inirekomenda sila sa isang Oncologist specialist na doctor for liver. Muli po siya pina CT Scan. After na mabasa ng doctor and resulta ng CT Scan ay balak sana ipa Chemoembolization (trans-arterial chemoembolization or TACE) si nanay. Subalit nang basahin uli yung CT Scan result ay meroon nadaanan na bukol sa lower part of the lungs. Kaya nag advised uli siya para ma ct scan ang lungs. Sad to say na malaki na rin ang mga bukol sa kanyang lower left and right lungs. At this point ang nasabi ng doctor ay sa edad ni Nanay ay baka hindi nya makaya ang dalawang operations. "Malalampasan man nya ang liver chemoembolization pero di makakayanan ang para sa lungs. Depende na lang sa inyo kung aggressive kayo gumastos. But walang assurance na ma-extend ng mahabang panahon  si nanay, mapalad na po kung aabot si nanay ng 6 months. " paliwanag ng doctor.

Sa mgapanahon na iyon ay andoon ang lungkot at takot na mawala ng maaga si nanay. At halos araw-araw ay umiiyak ang aking maybahay. Wala an ako magawa kundi maicomfort sya sa phone at internet.

Sadyang napakabait ni nanay. Kahit na masakit na masakit ang kanyang tyan ay pinipilit parin na maging normal.  Isa na rin sa dahilan na ayaw nya magalala at magastusan ns malaki ang kanyang mga anak. Ganun pa man ay patuloy pa rin namin binibigay ang mga gamot na kailangan upang maibsa lang ang sakit ng kanyang nararamdaman. Last 3 weeks ago ay na confined sa hospital na halos 1 linggo.  Subalit itong mga huling araw ay di na sya nakakatulog at naglalambing sa kanyang mga anak. Minsan ay nagpapayakap siya kay misis ay umiiyak. Dahil may takot sya na maiwan sila. Gusto pa nyang tumagal ang kanyang buhay para makasama nya pa ang kanyang mga anak at higit sa lahat mga apo.

Ganaun pa man ang sabi ko nga kay misis. Napakabuti ng Diyos. Binigyan Nya tayo ng pagkakataon na pagsilbihan si nanay at maibigay ang lubos na pagmamahal sa kanya. Ang amin panalangin ay huwag na sana mahirapan pa ng matagal si nanay. Tinugon ng Panginoon ang aming mga panalangin sa Kanya. Naniniwala po ako na ngayon ay lubos na ang kahingawaan ang nararamdaman ni nanay. At masaya na sya sa piling ng ating Poon Maykapal...

Marami po salamat nanay sa pagmamahal na ipinadama mo sa amin. Sa pagaaruga na binibigay mo sa aming mga anak. Sa malasakit at pagaalala mo sa bawat isa sa amin.

Mahal na Mahal Ka na Namin Nanay.

Nahum 1:7
The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,

Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Prayer Request Para Sa Pinakamamahal Nanay Namin

Prayer Request Para Sa Pinakamamahal Nanay Namin

“Heavenly Father, You are intimately aware of the struggle we experiencing --
the pain and the despair. You know the desire of our heart to be healed
 of this illness. I ask now for Your healing touch. I know that
You are able and that just like in Bible times, You can heal us.
“we also understand that You will chose what is best for us.
we pray that through this trial, we will draw close to You --
that You will be our comfort and strength. we pray that ultimately,
whatever happens, You will be glorified through us. I pray this in Jesus’ name,
 amen.”

Nanay Angelita is my mother in law. Nanay ang tawag namin sa kanya. Bilang isang manugang ay hindi ko na feel sa kanya ang pagiging biyenan.  Kasi higit pa po doon ang naramdaman ko sa kanya. Naramdaman ko kanya ang pagmamahal at pag-aaruga ng isang tunay na Ina. Sya ay isang mapagmahal, relihiyosa and maaalahanin sa amin lahat. Kaya nang nalaman ko yung balita ay sobra ang aking kalungkutan. 

Last two weeks ago ay dumadaing na sya sa pananakit sa tyan. Nang pina check-up sa doctor at na diagnosed na meron syang bukol sa liver. She was advised to have a CTscan to verify  kung ano ang status ng bukol na yun.

Medyo frustrating ang result, kaya pinabasa ng sweetheart ko at mga kapatid nya sa ibang Doctors for second opinion. One of the doctors advice to have another CTscan, with a specific instruction. Kasi kulang daw ang ni request doon sa unang scan. She recommended sa De Los Santos Hospital. According to her  the equipment is accurate and precise. Although it is costly but we have to do anything just for her.

For the meantime we are praying na maging negative ang result ng CTscan.

I request for your prayer para sa complete healing aking Mother in Law. I believe that walang imposible sa Panginoon.

A Handbook That We Should Have For 2010

A Handbook That We Should Have For 2010

Just got this from my inbox. I believe that it is worth to be our guide for our  daily life. It entitled Handbook 2010. I want to thank to author who composed these great outline. 

Handbook 2010

author: unknown

Health:


1. Drink plenty of water.
2. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a beggar.
3. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants..
4. Live with the 3 E's -- Energy, Enthusiasm and Empathy
5. Make time to pray.
6. Play more games
7. Read more books than you did in 2009 .
8. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day
9. Sleep for 7 hours..
10. Take a 10-30 minute walk daily. And while you walk, smile.

Personality:


11. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
12. Don't have negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
13. Don't over do. Keep your limits.
14. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
15. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip.
16. Dream more while you are awake
17. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need..
18. Forget issues of the past. Don't remind your partner with His/her mistakes of the past. That will ruin your present happiness.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone. Don't hate others.
20. Make peace with your past so it won't spoil the present.
21. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
22. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
23. Smile and laugh more.
24. You don't have to win every argument. Agree to disagree...

Society:


25. Call your family often.
26. Each day give something good to others.
27. Forgive everyone for everything..
28. Spend time w/ people over the age of 70 & under the age of 6.
29. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
30. What other people think of you is none of your business.
31. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.

Life:


32. Do the right thing!
33. Get rid of anything that isn't useful, beautiful or joyful.
34. GOD heals everything.
35. However good or bad a situation is, it will change..
36. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
37. The best is yet to come..
38. When you awake alive in the morning, thank GOD for it.
39. Your Inner most is always happy. So, be happy.








life is worth living for...

Let Us Share A Minute of Smile

Smile Is A Sign Of......

A smile is a sign of love
A smile is a sign of care
A smile tells how much to others
You are important and also dear

A smile is a sign of cheer
A smile is a sign of trust
A smile shows how you can
Be happy even in hard crust

A smile is a sign of joy
A smile is a sign of hope
A smile teaches you how you can
Remove the clouds of mope

For nothing but only a smile
Takes away your pain and trial
And pick your trouble's pile
And let you smile, smile and smile.

Seema Chowdhury

Where ever you are, what ever you do let us share our smile even for just a minute. Bilang pakikiisa sa Isang Minutong Smile ni Pope at Lord Cm ay nais ko po kayong invite to join sa December 8, at 8 pm na mag smile tayo. The more you smile the longer you live. Happy smiling!

Words Of Wisdom

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."

- Proverbs 17:22 -

How to Avoid Leptospirosis – Bacterial from Rat Urine

How to Avoid Leptospirosis – Bacterial from Rat Urine

LEPTOSPIROSIS is a rare bacterial infection that occurs when humans come into contact with water, wet soil or vegetation with animal urine or feces that contains leptospira. It is potentially fatal because it affects the liver.

As of October 17, 2009 there were recorded 1,336 cases of leptospirosis with 96 deaths,” Dr. Yolanda Oliveros, director of the National Center for Disease Prevention and Control said. On October 16, 2209, the Department of Health (DOH) declared outbreaks of the disease in Tumana, Concepcion I, and Malanday in Marikina City.

There is a likelihood that you have leptospirosis if:

• You live in an area that is flooded
• You recently waded or swam in flood waters
• You have had high fever for 2 to 3 days
• Your fever is accompanied by body pains, chills, headaches, and red eyes (like sore eyes), jaundice (yellowing of the skin), decreased levels of urination, and when urine is tea-colored (a dark amber color)
• These symptoms occurred 10 days after you first waded in flood waters, wet soil or vegetation
• You are male (most cases of leptospirosis occur among males who are more likely to wade in floods)

What to do if you suspect that you have leptospirosis:
• Seek medical help immediately
• Take prescribed antibitotics as early as possible to prevent the progression of the disease
• If the disease has affected your kidney, and there is a possibility of kidney failure, you will have to undergo dialysis

You can avoid leptospirosis by:
• Avoiding flooded areas and refraining from coming in contact with flood water.
• Wearing protective clothing like pants, rubber boots, gloves or rubber jumpsuits if you have to wade through floods. This can protect your skin from bacteria in the water.
• Washing with soap and water the parts of your body that have come into contact with flood water.
• Taking prophylactic medicines that prevent the onset of disease.

Source ABS-CBN

Mobile Shower For Typhoon Evacuees

Mobile Shower For Typhoon Evacuees

DZMM Radio station and ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya launched yesterday a "Mobile Shower for Ondoy Typhoon Evacuees at the Ultra Stadium in Pasig City. The said project is called "Kapamilya, Shower Na!

The project was conceptualized by Ted Fylon in response to the comfort and hygiene of the Ondoy evacuees. About a thousand were given the chance to refresh and clean up themselves after weeks long staying in the stadium. They were provided by Uniliver with towels, soap, toothbrush, shampoo and deodorant. They are given 5-7 minutes to take their shower.

The shower cubicles were specially designed atop of a 20 footer truck. Six cubicles for men and another six for women. Inside is a large showerhead and furnished with curtain. The water were pumped from 2 detachable water tanks. The water is provided by Manila Water Company Inc. (MWCI).

This innovative mobile shower were constructed and designed by Architect Rene Hiray. What great with this Mobile Shower are convenient, mobile and most of all environmentally. Because the water used is recycled.

ABS-CBN Foundation plan to reach out for other evacuees in different areas. This is a great move by the ABS-CBN. A two thumbs up for them.

Source: ABS-CBN

Vote Efren Peñaflorida For 2009 Top CNN Hero

Vote Efren Peñaflorida For 2009 Top CNN Hero

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Efren Peñaflorida is one of the 2009 Top 10 CNN Heroes. We don’t need another super hero; a man of steel, a friendly neighborhood or the x-men. Heroes are just around the corner. CNN Heroes are ordinary people with extra ordinary impact.




Efren Peñaflorida is a teacher and a social worker. He grew up in Cavite City, Philippines. He has been recognized as one of the 2009 CNN Heroes for his outstanding advocacy to educate Filipino out of school youth through “Push Cart Classes.” Efren recalled to standing against a gang leader and refuse to join the gang, in high school. At the age of 16, he and his friends conceptualize an idea to divert teenagers like them to be productive. He was born from a poor family and lived in a shanty near dump site. Despite of the poverty he managed to finished his study.

He concern for the unschooled children in his hometown. He then established Dynamic Teen Company (DTC). After a decade DTC has gained around 10,000 memberships. They conducted tutorials for approximately 1,500 children. Pushcart classroom teaches basic reading and writing to street children every Saturday. DTC also runs a hygiene clinic, where children can get a bath and learn how to brush their teeth

Among their awards are:

* Outstanding Volunteer Award
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and United Nations Volunteer Program (UNVP) – 2008


* Ten Accomplished Youth Organization (TAYO)
National Youth Commission of the Philippines – 2008
TAYO Awards Foundation – 2008
Coca-cola Foundation, Philippines – 2008


* Bayaning Samahang Pilipino
ABS-CBN Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. – 2007
14th Congress Republic of the Philippines – 2007

DTC Official website: http://dynamicteencompany.org/

Let support our own hero! Be Proud to be a Filipino

Vote For Efren Peñaflorida 2009 CNN Hero

Prayer for A Friend - Maricris Ugay

Prayer for A Friend - Maricris Ugay

“And their prayer offered in faith will heal the sick, and the Lord will make them well. And anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results.”
James 5:15-16 (NLT)

Dear friends and visitors let us join together to pray for the complete healing of Maricris Ugay. She is suffering from cancer. I don't know her personally. But at this moment the best weapon we can offer to her is our prayers. Let us help Maricris for her request. For more details of Maricris conditions and those who wish to assist her financially please check out with Palipasan site.

May the Lord our God comfort her and her family in this time of sickness and financial needs. May He strengthen her faith and earthly body.

Precautionary Measures on H1N1 Virus - In the Kingdom

Precautionary Measures on H1N1 Virus - In the Kingdom

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This health advisory is release for all Filipinos in the Kingdom, specially to Filipino Muslim that are going to perform Umrah. This is a re-post the from our Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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PRESS RELEASE NO. APV-36-2008
07 June 2009

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES ON H1N1 VIRUS

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Riyadh wishes to inform all Filipinos residing in the Kingdom that the Government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is implementing the World Health Organization (WHO) rules on the prevention of the spread of the deadly Swine Flu or Influenza A (H1N1) virus.

The Kingdom is anticipating the possibility of an outbreak of the Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in the Holy Sites of Makkah and Madinah (including Jeddah, the gateway to the two Holy Sites) during the holy month of Ramadhan when about three (3) million Umrah pilgrims are expected from all over the world. For this reason, the Saudi authorities have launched a comprehensive information campaign Kingdomwide to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.

Saudi international airports have put in place preventive measures to screen arriving passengers to avoid receiving person/s suspected of having been infected by A (H1N1). The Saudi Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Health have installed thermal cameras at all international airports for this purpose.

Furthermore, the Ministry of Health of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has recommended several steps to avoid infection during the Umrah Season, noting that there is still no available vaccine for the A (H1N1). The public is urged to take the following precautionary procedures:

• Avoid crowded areas like malls and recreation areas;
• Use special masks whenever visiting any crowded areas, mosques and holy sites. Masks are available at all pharmacies in the Kingdom and can be used for several days;
• Take care of personal hygiene at all times, specially going to the malls and shops;
• Avoid touching various products displayed at the shelves;
• In case of high body temperature, pain in joints, cough, headaches, and loss of appetite, immediately consult a doctor for proper medication;
• Do not eat uncooked food; and
• Do not take drugs unless prescribed by qualified physicians.

In this regard, Ambassador Antonio P. Villamor wishes to remind Muslim Filipinos in the Kingdom who may wish to perform the Umrah before and during the holy month of Ramadhan to take all precautionary measures to avoid Influenza A (H1N1) infection.

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh would also highly appreciate it if any case of H1N1 infection involving a Filipino national could be reported immediately to the Embassy. END
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For the Philippines Health Advisory on Influenza A (H1N1)
http://www.doh.gov.ph/swine_flu

SEMINAR ON H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU) in Riyadh

SEMINAR ON H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU) in Riyadh

There will be a semminar in Riyadh for Swine Flu or H1N1 Virus. This is a re-post from the Press release from our Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

PRESS RELEASE NO. APV-30-2009
17 May 2009

SEMINAR ON H1N1 VIRUS (SWINE FLU), HIV AND OTHER FATAL DISEASES

The Embassy of the Philippines in Riyadh would like to inform all Filipino expatriates within its jurisdiction that the Health Awareness Campaign Project that will feature the Seminar on H1N1 Virus (Swine Flu), HIV and other fatal diseases as one of the worthwhile activities in line with the commemoration of the Philippine Independence Day was rescheduled from 11 June 2009, Thursday at the Chancery to 26 June 2009, Friday at the premises of Al Taj International School, Riyadh, KSA from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The aforementioned move was made in view of the growing clamor from Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) who are very much interested to attend said event and are usually free from their respective jobs only on Fridays.

This project of the Embassy and the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) together with other Filipino community organizations in Riyadh will also provide free medical and dental consultations to all attendees. Thus, everyone is encouraged to join in this timely undertaking and avail of the exceptional opportunity of learning preventive measures to fight communicable diseases and having free health check-up at the same time.

For any inquiries about the project, please call the following designated contact persons:

Name Cellular Number

1. Welfare Officer Jose Tomas V. Octavio - 0565094862
2. Ms. Estrellita Tongio - 0535936595
3. Mr. Noel C. Chavez - 0542854953