Sunday, December 11, 2016

12 Contestants Who Attended Kick-Off Party

12 Miss Universe beauties who attended the kick-off event last December 9, 2016 came from Asia-Pacific countries. The said event was held at Conrad Manila in Pasay City which also marked the beginning of the 2016 beauty pageant.

Those who attended were:

  •  Australia – Caris Tiivel
  •  China – Li Zhenying
  •  Indonesia – Kezia Warouw
  •  Japan – Sari Nakazawa
  •  Korea – Jenny Kim
  •  Malaysia – Kiran Jassal
  •  Myanmar – Htet Htet Htun
  •  New Zealand – Tania Dawson
  •  Philippines – Maxine Medina
  •  Thailand – Chalita Suansane
  •  USA – Deshauna Barber
  •  Vietnam – Đặng Thị Lệ Hằng



Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Francisco Arcellana 100th Birth Anniversary


  1. Zacarias Eugene Francisco Quino Arcellana is his full name.
  2. Francisco Arcellana is a Filipino National Artist for Literature who was born on 6 September 1916 in Sta. Cruz, Manila.
  3. He is the fourth child of Jose Arcellana y Cabaneiro and Epifanio Quino who had a total of 18 children.
  4. He was appointed as the first founding director of the UP Creative Writing Center now known as Institute of Creative Writing which was his most distinguished achievement having held this position for three and a half years since being appointed in June 1979.
  5. He was a pioneer in the development of the short story as a lyrical prose-poetic form within Filipino literature. 
  6. Francisco Jr., Elizabeth, Jose Esteban, Maria Epifania, Juan Eugenio, Emerenciana Jr. was thes six children he had from his wife, Emerenciana Yuvienco.
  7. The first award in art criticism of the Art Association of the Philippines was awarded to him in 1954.
  8. He received an award from the City of Manila in 1981 which is the Patnubay ng Sining at Kalinangan award.
  9. The Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipino (UMPIL) in 1988 awarded him the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas for English fiction.
  10. He was proclaimed by President Corazon C. Aquino in 1990 as the National Artist of the Philippines in Literature along with Cesar Legaspi, National Artist in Painting and Leandro Locsin, National Artist in Architecture.
  11. He died as a National Artist on 1 August 2002 after succumbing to pneumonia and kidney failure at the age of 85 at 11:45 AM at the National Kidney Institute and received a state funeral at the Libingan ng mga Bayani located within Fort Bonifacio (formerly Fort William McKinley) in Western Bicutan, Taguig City.
  12. He was a pioneer member of the 13 pre-war writer's group "The Veronicans" who were very influential writers who experimented in different literary forms with the aim of making their writing bear the imprint on the face of the Philippines.
Sources:

http://culturalcenter.gov.ph/press-room/ccp-to-celebrate-arcellanas-literary-legacy-2/
http://www.seasite.niu.edu/tagalog/literature/Short%20Stories/The%20Mats.htm
http://www.poemhunter.com/francisco-arcellana/biography/
http://www.panitikan.com.ph/content/francisco-arcellana
https://www.scribd.com/doc/186264593/Biography-of-Francisco-Arcellana
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/813137/did-you-know-natl-artist-francisco-arcellana
http://www.globalpinoy.com/gp.topics.v1/viewtopic.php?postid=4d880cceafad2&channelName=4d880cceafad2
https://school.quipper.com/en-PH/courses/21st-century-literature-from-the-philippines-and-the-world/life-and-works-of-francisco-arcellana.html
http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-ncca/org-awards/literature/francisco_arcellana.php
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francisco_Arcellana
http://post-warperiod.blogspot.com/
http://www.palhbooks.com/arcellana.htm
http://www.philstar.com/headlines/170509/national-artist-arcellana-85

Sunday, August 28, 2016

AsiaPop Comicon Again in Manila

Here are some features you may want to check out in the AsiaPop Comicon event today, 28 August 2016 happening at the SMX Convention Center at SM Mall of Asia


  1. Victoria Court selling food and merchandise
  2. Comic artists especially Fil-Am Whilce Portacio who is known for his art in The Punisher, X-Factor, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Wetworks and Spawn.
  3. Joe Dempsie who is best known as Robert Baratheon's bastard - and rightful heir in the Game of Thrones (GOT) TV series
  4. Claire Holt who is best known for her role as Rebekah Mikaelson on The CW series The Vampire Diaries and its spin-off series The Originals
  5. Millie Bobby Brown who got her breakout role in Stranger Things, in which she plays Eleven
  6. Maria Ozawa autograph signing
  7. Cosplay Authority Global Challenge (CAGE) which is the biggest cosplay competition in the globe
  8. Video games for the eSports tournament such as Street Fighter V, NBA 2K16, League of Legends, Dota 2, and Overwatch. 
  9. Merchandise, merchandise, merchandise exclusive from AsiaPop
  10. Philippine Wrestling Revolution and Fightsaber Philippines 
  11. Artist's gallery and stuff
  12. Heneral Luna movie cast
Sources:

https://www.asiapopcomicon.com/manila/
http://www.fhm.com.ph/be-a-better-man/mens-stuff/apcc-2016-is-lit-af-a107-20160827-lfrm?ref=article_feed_1


Sunday, May 22, 2016

Malware 12 Signs

These are 12 signs that your computer and mobile phone is (or might be) infected by malware.


  1. There is a presence of ransomware which literally informs you that you have malware and they ask for a ransom reward in order for your files to be returned since they encrypted it already.
  2. The browser redirects the link you are looking for instead of the web page that it is supposed to be displaying.
  3. The home page you set is different from the home page you intended it to be displaying.
  4. There are numerous pop-ups constantly loading even if you are not online.
  5. You are experiencing a slow system while you are using your computer.
  6. There are unfamiliar icons in your desktop which are Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUP) that was installed when you downloaded and installed a legitimate software.
  7. Computer crashes constantly which is really very annoying especially when you are doing something in your computer.
  8. Your web browser is not responding even though you know that your wifi connection or DSL connection is stable.
  9. Most of your emails are bouncing back even though you are very sure of the correctness of the email of your recipients.
  10. You are using your mobile phone and suddenly you noticed that its battery is already draining very quickly.
  11. You are paying additional charges for your mobile phone usages even though you are not using additional mobile phone features.
  12. Your computer is acting very smoothly which is too good to be true and you might not know that your personal data have been stolen already by botnets and other forms of malware and the only solution is to constantly and regularly check your computer by using an anti-malware security programs.

References:

This is a post based on an article by Wendy Zamora entitled How to tell if you're infected by malware

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

2016 Elections' 12 Celebrity Winners

These were some of the top celebrity winners who won in the 2016 National Elections. This list does not include the winners who won but did not claimed the top spot.
  1. Vilma Santos-Recto - Representative of the Sixth District of Batangas
  2. Monsour Del Rosario - Representative of the First District of Makati City
  3. Yul Servo Nieto - Representative of the Third District of the City of Manila
  4. Alex Vargas - Representative of the Fifth District of Quezon City
  5. Jolo Revilla - Vice Governor of Cavite
  6. Daniel Fernando - Vice Governor of Marilao, Bulacan
  7. Lani Mercado - Mayor of Bacoor City
  8. Richard Gomez - Mayor of Ormoc City, Leyte
  9. Guia Gomez - Mayor of San Juan City
  10. Herbert Bautista - Mayor of Quezon City
  11. Andrea Del Rosario - Vice Mayor of Calatagan, Batangas
  12. Jhong Hilario - Number 1 Councilor of the First District of Makati City
Joseph "Erap" Estrada - Mayor of Manila

References:


Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Baguio City 2016 New 12 Councilors


As a policy making body, the City Council maintains an unwavering stance and steadfast resolve in establishing rules by which the people of Baguio are guided, and are necessary for the maintenance of a just, peaceful and orderly society. This body lays down the blue print for the common good and development towards a vibrant, progressive and God fearing Baguio Community.
Below are the official results for the new councilors of the City Council of Baguio. They are the Top 12 among 46 candidates running for councilor strategically chosen by Baguio City resident voters from  129 barangays.

1YANGOT, LEANDRO JR. (LP)49,053
2AVILA, EDGAR (UNA)48,622
3ORTEGA, ROBERTO (UNA)48,436
4ALANGSAB, JOEL (LP)47,289
5OLOWAN, FAUSTINO (NPC)46,531
6DATUIN, ELMER (UNA)44,100
7YARANON, MYLEN (LP)43,347
8SEMBRANO, ELAINE (UNA)41,967
9FIANZA, PETER (IND)39,519
10FARIÑAS, LILIA (UNA)37,073
11ALLAD-IW, ARTHUR (LP)36,412
12BOMOGAO, BENNY (UNA)32,877

References:

Welcome To The City Council Of Baguio
Baguio
WINNERS: Baguio City, Benguet Local Elections 2016 Results

Monday, May 9, 2016

Philippines' Party List Marginalized Sectors

Section 2. Declaration of Policy. - The State shall promote proportional representation in the election of representatives to the House of Representatives through a party-list system of registered national, regional and sectoral parties or organizations or coalitions thereof, which will enable Filipino citizens belonging to the marginalized and underrepresented sectors, organizations and parties, and who lack well-defined political constituencies but who could contribute to the formulation and enactment of appropriate legislation that will benefit the nation as a whole, to become members of the House of Representatives. Towards this end, the State shall develop and guarantee a full, free and open party system in order to attain the broadest possible representation of party, sectoral or group interests in the House of Representatives by enhancing their chances to compete for and win seats in the legislature, and shall provide the simplest scheme possible.
Today is the 2016 National Elections Day which will determine the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines. It is also included in this election the voting of party-list group which will represent the so-called marginalized sectors underrepresented in the political system of the Congress. These sectors are indicated in Section 5 of the Republic Act 7941. We pray that the best party-list will win the required number of votes and sufficiently represent the advocacies of the sector they are affiliated with.


  1. labor
  2. peasant
  3. fisherfolk
  4. urban poor
  5. indigenous cultural communities
  6. elderly
  7. handicapped
  8. women
  9. youth
  10. veterans
  11. overseas workers
  12. professionals


References:

Republic Act No. 7941 Posted: 07 October 2015
8 things you need to know about the party list
In a quandary over which party-list group to elect?
Party-list representation in the House of Representatives of the Philippines
PRIMER ON THE PARTY-LIST SYSTEM OF REPRESENTATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES - CHAN ROBLES VIRTUAL LAW LIBRARY
Philippine presidential election, 2016

Sunday, May 8, 2016

Our Votes For 2016 National Elections

List of candidates that we will be voting this coming 2016 National Elections.

Mayor:

  • CLARAVALL, DEL - IND

Vice-Mayor: 
  • COSALAN, ISABELO JR. - LP
Councilors: 

  • CAYABAS, VLADIMIR (UNA)
  • BOMOGAO, BENNY (UNA)
  • BUMANGLAG, BUMMY (UNA)
  • ORTEGA, ROBERTO (UNA)
  • MAYOS, GRACE (NP)
  • SUGANO, GUELIRO (NPC)
  • PEREZ, RONALD (LP)
  • YANGOT, LEANDRO JR. (LP)
  • PADAWIL, FRANCIS (IND)
  • YARANON, MYLEN (LP)
  • ALLAD-IW, ARTHUR (LP)
  • GAERLAN, JOHN GLENN (IND)


Party List:

  • 69 SENIOR CITIZENS

Senators:

  • Domagoso, Isko Moreno
  • Manzano, Edu
  • Gatchalian, Win
  • Tolentino, Francis
  • Napeñas, Getulio
  • Bello, Walden
  • Hontiveros, Risa
  • De Lima, Leila
  • Ambolodto, Ina
  • Langit, Rey
  • Alunan, Raffy
  • Kiram, Princess Jacel

Congressman:

  • GO, MARK (NP)

Vice-President:

  • Honasan, Gringo

President:

  • Defensor Santiago, Miriam

Saturday, May 7, 2016

El Shaddai 2016 Election Endorsements

President: Jojo Binay
Vice-President: Bongbong Marcos
Party List: Buhay

Senators:

  • former DILG secretart Rafael Alunan
  • former justice secretary Leila de Lima
  • Valenzuela Rep. Sherwin Gatchalian
  • reelectionist Sen. Teofisto Guingona III
  • reelectionist Sen. Ralph Recto
  • Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao
  • former senator Francis Pangilinan
  • former senator Juan Miguel Zubiri
  • Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez
  • Pasig City Rep. Roman Romulo
  • former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority chairman Francis Tolentino, and 
  • former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority director general Joel Villanueva.

References:

http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/565270/news/nation/el-shaddai-endorses-binay-bongbong-12-senate-bets

Friday, May 6, 2016

Iglesia 2016 Election Endorsements

President: Duterte, Rody
Vice-President: Marcos, Bongbong
Party List: 9SBP

Senators:

  • Villanueva, Joel TESDAman
  • Drilon, Frank
  • Sotto, Vicente
  • Pacquiao, Manny
  • Recto, Ralph
  • Gordon, Dick
  • Hontiveros, Risa
  • Gatchalian, Win
  • Tolentino, Francis
  • Zubiri, Migz
  • Lacson, Panfilo Ping
  • Romualdez, Martin
References:

http://interaksyon.com/article/127316/iglesia-backs-duterte-marcos-in-may-9-elections

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Fake Email From Paypal

AVOID PHISHING. BE AWARE. BE WARY.

"Phishing" is an illegal attempt to "fish" for your private, sensitive data. One of the most common phishing scams involves sending an email that fraudulently claims to be from a well-known company – like PayPal. These emails may contain links to fake websites or fraudulent attachments.
Fake websites encourage you to enter personal information like credit card numbers, social security numbers, and account passwords.

Today, I received an email from a supposedly Paypal email informing me that my account will be closed due to the suspension of my credit card. I had a hunch that this was a fake email. I immediately logged in to my Paypal account via the Paypal website which is https://www.paypal.com and from there, I noticed that there was no urgent message informing me to update my account nor a closing of my account. I am posting here the screenshot of the email I have received and I hope this will serve as a warning to check thoroughly the email from Paypal. DO NOT EDIT OR UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION VIA A LINK GIVEN FROM AN EMAIL. I have also immediately forwarded the email to the Paypal support so that they will check if this is a fraudulent email.

The fake Paypal email I received on 3 May 2016.
The website that will show upon clicking the link on the fake Paypal email.

The authentic Paypal log-in page.


12 Things I Have Noticed From The Email From This Fake Paypal Account:


  1. When you click on the link, the URL is not the Paypal website. This is the link that will show in your browser's URL: http://techihuahua.org.mx/account-updating-information/websc-login.php?Go=_Restore_Start&_Acess_Tooken=fa6bb3e989cbaf13ab4a83d7c0084b30fa6bb3e989cbaf13ab4a83d7c0084b30
  2. The email did not address me on my first name.
  3. The "CUSTOMER" was spelled incorrectly.
  4. There was a prevalent wrong grammar issues on the email.
  5. The font used was wrong for the PayPal logo.
  6. There is a sense of urgency which is very doubtful.
  7. The log-in module is wrong.
  8. Copyright dates are wrong.
  9. The links below the fraudulent page is not even clickable.
  10. The email was sent through another website host.
  11. My credit card is definitely NOT SUSPENDED.
  12. This is the most important one. Copy the email address and you will notice that the small letter "i" was used instead of the small letter "l". They both look the same at first glance but when you scrutinize the email, they are definitely not the same. It really depends on the font that you use on your browser. This is the email address of the sender: service@intl.paypal.com service@inti.paypai.com via sh100.subhosting.net 

The screenshot of the log-in page of the fraudulent website from the fake Paypal email. Check the labels I have inputted.

The screenshot of the fake Paypal email. Check the labels I have inputted.

UPDATE 1: I received another email coming from the same sender. Below is the screenshot of the second fake Paypal email.

Screenshot of the same fake Paypal sender with different subject line.
UPDATE 2: I immediately received a reply from the authentic Paypal thanking me for the forwarded fake email. I just hope some readers will become aware, wary and cautious of emails coming from fraudulent email senders who are just out there to illegally obtain our personal information.

Thank you for reading this post and have a nice day.


References:

https://www.paypal.com/selfhelp/article/FAQ438

Thursday, April 7, 2016

12 Foods Against Diabetes

This post is in observance of the 2016 World Health Day which is celebrated annually. Today, 7 April 2016, the theme is about diabetes. This post is a short list of foods that can be good against diabetes. For reference, please see list of sources.

  1. Apples
  2. Cinnamon
  3. Citrus Fruit
  4. Cold-Water Fish
  5. Fiber-Rich Foods
  6. Legumes e.g. Chickpeas, Cannelloni, Beans, Kidney Beans and Lentils
  7. Green Tea
  8. Nuts
  9. Spinach, Kale and Collared Greens
  10. Dark Chocolate
  11. Beef Steak
  12. Vinegar

References:

http://www.who.int/campaigns/world-health-day/2016/en/
http://metro.co.uk/2016/04/07/world-health-day-2016-history-facts-and-why-diabetes-is-this-years-theme-5799612/
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=53629#.Vwb9yKARXqB
http://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/12-diabetes-powerfoods
http://healthguides.healthgrades.com/getting-diabetes-under-control/12-signs-of-uncontrolled-diabetes
http://www.paho.org/world-health-day/

Friday, March 25, 2016

12 Firsts of Elton John



  1. “Your Song,” released in 1968,  was John’s first top ten single in the U.S. It was the first of more than 50 top-40 hits.
  2. In 1969, John provided piano for Roger Hodgson on his first released single, "Mr. Boyd" by Argosy, a quartet that was completed by Caleb Quaye and Nigel Olsson.
  3. Backed by former Spencer Davis Group drummer Nigel Olsson and bassist Dee Murray, Elton John's first American concert took place at the Troubadour in Los Angeles in August 1970, and was a success.
  4. Released in 1972, Honky Château became John's first US number one album, spending five weeks at the top of the Billboard 200, and began a streak of seven consecutive US number one albums.
  5. The pop album Don't Shoot Me I'm Only the Piano Player came out at the start of 1973, and reached number one in the UK, the US, Australia among others which produced the hits "Crocodile Rock", his first US Billboard Hot 100 number one, and "Daniel"; number two US, number four UK.
  6. Collaborated with Kiki Dee at Cherokee Studios for a duet "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" in 1976. "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" was also his first No. 1 single in the United Kingdom, topping the chart for six weeks in mid 1976. This also became his sixth No. 1 single in the United States, topping the Billboard Hot 100 for four weeks.
  7. In 1979, accompanied by Ray Cooper, Elton John became one of the first Western artists to tour the Soviet Union, as well as one of the first in Israel.
  8. 1995: Winner of the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution. Having previously won the award in 1986, he became the first person to win the award twice as a solo artist, a record which still stands in 2008.
  9. In 1990, he achieved his first solo UK number one hit single, with "Sacrifice" (coupled with "Healing Hands") from the previous year's album Sleeping with the Past; it would stay at the top spot for six weeks.
  10. He performed his first and only concert in Puerto Rico in the Coliseo Jose Miguel Agrelot on April 28, 2007.
  11. On 3 February 2012, Elton John visited Costa Rica for the first time when he performed at the recently built National Stadium.
  12. In September 2013, John received the first Brits Icon Award for his "lasting impact" on UK Culture.
References:

http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0005056/trivia
http://lancasteronline.com/features/entertainment/tuesday-trivia-things-to-know-about-elton-john/article_19a535c2-b392-11e3-838b-001a4bcf6878.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elton_John

Wednesday, March 23, 2016

12 Trademarks of Akira Kurosawa



  1. Frequently uses the "wipe effect" to fade from one scene to another. This effect later became famous due to its usage in the Star Wars trilogy.
  2. Likes to do Shakespearan plays in Feudal Japanese settings
  3. Often casts Toshirô Mifune , Takashi Shimura, & Tatsuya Nakadai
  4. Painterly compositions
  5. Use of weather to heighten mood, most obviously rain
  6. Female characters that are usually either sweet but weak and submissive or are deceitful, evil and conniving
  7. Driven characters who frequently end up failing in the goals but ultimately learn hard won life lessons
  8. His signature look on set: dark clothes, floppy hat and sunglasses
  9. Revolutionary action sequences
  10. Reoccurring cynical distrust of memories and nostalgia.
  11. In his color films, use of bold, painterly visuals
  12. The (often demented) elderly or deceased are frequently misrepresented or unfairly maligned by those remembering them.
References:

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000041/bio?ref_=nm_dyk_trv_sm#trivia

Sunday, March 20, 2016

12 Alternatives to LinkedIn


  1. Makerbase - for individuals who make software, such as apps and websites launched in 2015 by ThinkUp’s founders – Lifehacker founding editor Gina Trapani and entrepreneur Anil Dash.
  2. LunchMeet - iOS app influenced by the book “Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time” by Keith Ferrazzi and Tahl Raz and uses LinkedIn’s API so that you can schedule impromptu lunch meetings with your LinkedIn contacts in order to create meaningful face-to relationships.
  3. Xing - founded in 2003 where you can find jobs, partners, advice, or list an opening in your business and the largest business network in German-speaking countries and has more than 14 million members. 
  4. Plaxo - launched in 2002 by Napster co-founder Sean Parker, Plaxo is an online address book that automatically update, synchronize, recover, and unify your contacts. 
  5. Beyond.com - proudly calls itself “The Career Network,” and since 1998 it has connected more than 45 million professionals with a wide-range of companies involved in the technology, healthcare, business, and marketing industries. 
  6. Data.com Connect - Salesforce’s Data.com Connect provides both the phone number and email address of companies listed in its business directory. 
  7. Sumry - publicly launched in 2014 and is a web app that builds online resumes and portfolios uniquely highlighting your education, certifications, skills, work experience, and even testimonials from people you have worked with in the past in a full timeline, as opposed to just another resume.
  8. Jobcase - has been powering more than 100 job sites since 2009 but only entered the social media networking scene until 2015 as a way to ask questions or join groups relevant to your industry allowing you to create a comprehensive profile that describes not only your education and experience, but also your preferred salary, work conditions, personal traits, and whether or not you’d be willing to relocate. 
  9. EFactor - founded in 2008 becoming the world’s largest entrepreneurial community where members have access to both online and offline access to the people, tools, and resources to make meaningful connections.
  10. Bark.com - launched in 2014 and helps matches member to local businesses. 
  11. Doostang - founded by Stanford University in 2005 as an online career networking community that help members locate career opportunities in finance, consulting, technology, media, and entertainment. 
  12. LocalsNetworking - since 2013, it has been providing a platform for members to build their own referral network in their community.
Sources:

https://www.searchenginejournal.com/12-professional-networking-alternatives-linkedin/139681/

Wednesday, March 16, 2016

12 Ways to De-Stress At The End Of The Day


Reposting a good article I have read while trying to figure out on what to do next after a short workout trying to relieve stress.


  1. Leave your work at the office 
    • The best way to de-stress at the end of the day is to leave your work at the office. Finish what you have to finish and then call it a day. Rid your mind of your to-do lists and other problems because you’ll have the next day to tackle it all. For now, let it all go.
  2. Have a good dinner
    • There’s just something about a good, warm meal that comforts you and makes you forget about all the stress of your day once you have that first bite. Go to your favorite restaurant and order that one special dish as your reward for a hard day’s work.
  3. Have a drink
    • Is that good meal not cutting it? Try having a drink (or two) to loosen up a bit and relax. CNN says, “At the ‘slight buzz’ level, alcohol is a social lubricant which often improves mood. You start to let go of a few worries, pay attention to the moment with friends.” Be careful not to go overboard though! You don’t want to nurse a hangover the next day on top of accomplishing all of your tasks.
  4. Treat yourself
    • You’ve been working hard all day. Walk over to the mall and treat yourself with a new pair of shoes, or new clothes. Even something as simple as ice cream will do. Treat yourself to anything, big or small, and go home happy and content.
  5. Do some yoga and release all that tension
    • If you’ve never tried yoga before, now is a good time to start. For beginners, you can check out Yoga with Adriene. For 20 minutes every day, calm your mind and feed your soul by following Adriene’s yoga for beginners’ video. You can also try her 30 days of yoga program, free on her website. You’ll find that even simple breathing exercises can change your mind set and help you relax for the rest of the day.
  6. Watch your favorite show or read a book
    • Escape your world and enter into another with your favorite show or book. There’s just something about these fictional worlds that make us forget about the one we exist in. Get lost in the pages of your favorite book and then have a good night’s rest.
  7. Listen to music
    • Even during your stressful work day, you can put on your earphones and listen to music to calm down or let loose. If you don’t already have the Spotify app on your phone, download it. There are a bunch of Spotify playlists that you can choose from to match your mood. Choose beats that will calm you down or pick you up – whichever you prefer.
  8. Go for a run
    • Don’t have a gym membership? No problem! Go for a run in your village or around your street and release those endorphins! When you go running, researcher MK McGovern says, “These endorphins tend to minimize the discomfort of exercise, block the feeling of pain and are even associated with a feeling of euphoria.” Get that runner’s high and get fit at the same time.
  9. Hang with friends
    • You probably talk to your friends all day in your various groups on Viber, Whatsapp, Line, or social media platforms. But being in their company is a whole lot of fun too! Catch up with friends after work and end your day with a lot of laughter and a warm heart.
  10. Have a hot shower
    • Get into the shower and lather on calming lavender bath gel, or any other scented bath gel you have lying around. Allow the hot water and scents to relax you and help you get ready for a good night’s rest.
  11. Have a massage
    • We’re lucky to have a lot of home massage centers all around the metro so that we can just call and enjoy a soothing massage in the comfort of our own homes. Book a massage and let your masseuse help you get rid of all that tension in your body.
  12. Get a good night’s sleep
    • Nothing is as comforting as finally ending your day in your soft and comfy bed. Make sure to go to bed early so you can have a long sleep to prepare you for the next day. 

References:

12 Easy Ways to De-Stress At The End Of The Day 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

How to get married (legally) in Baguio City

It was our wedding day last 15 February 2016 and it is beneficial to those planning to get married in Baguio City in a civil way to read these tips when the couple opted for a civil wedding.

For both, get the following documents:
1.       CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage)
There are 2 methods
a.       SM business centre
                                                               i.      Go to SM City Baguio, 2flr
                                                             ii.      Fill up the form for application of CENOMAR, write legibly
The following are the data needed:
·         Number of copies you are requesting
·         Name (maiden name if married female)
·         Sex
·         Place of birth
·         Date of birth
·         Mother’s maiden name
·         Father’s name
·         Purpose of your request
                                                            iii.      Clerk will double check data entries and will confirm verbally specially when there are unclear entries
                                                           iv.      Pay Php195.00 plus a service charge of Php20.00
                                                             v.      Claim CENOMAR after 4 working days
b.      NSO
                                                               i.      Proceed to  the NSO office located at Lower Bonifacio St
                                                             ii.      Get a number and application form from the Information desk/guard
                                                            iii.      Fill up the entries and proceed to the screener’s desk once your number is called
                                                           iv.      Pay the fee of Php 195.00
                                                             v.      Claim CENOMAR after 4 working days

2.       Proof of Age (NSO Birth Certificate or Baptismal certificate)
a.       Birth Certificate
                                                               i.      The 2 methods for acquiring for CENOMAR applies for getting a birth certificate
                                                             ii.      Fee is Php 140.00
                                                            iii.      Document is released within 2 hours or on the next working day. Other cases require a certain amount of days to claim the document
b.      Baptismal Certificate

3.       Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA)
You and your partner must apply for a cedula
a.       Proceed to the one-stop shop of the Baguio City Hall
b.      A small piece of paper is provided for you to write the data needed
c.       Fall in line and wait your turn (waiting time depends on the volume of applicants)
d.      Valid ID is required. Recent payslip or previous cedula may be presented for easier computation of tax to be paid.
e.       Pay the amount, affix signature and thumb mark

4.       Barangay Certification
To get married in Baguio, one of the requirements is to prove that one of the couple is a resident of Baguio
a.       Proceed to your Barangay hall and request for Barangay Certification
b.      Some barangays require a cedula while other just needs a valid ID
c.       Fees for certification may also vary in different Barangays. (Php 50.00)
d.      Form is released after 15 minutes.

5.       Pre-Marriage Counselling or Seminar on Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood
a.       Proceed to the Health Services Office at T. Alonzo St.
b.      Proceed to the cashier and pay a fee of Php 20.00 as seminar fee.
c.       Schedule of seminar is as follows:
                                                               i.      Tuesdays: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
                                                             ii.      Thursdays: 8:00 – 11:00 AM

6.       Attend the Pre-Marriage Counselling or Seminar on Family Planning and Responsible Parenthood
a.       Proceed to the PMC/ Population Office, 3rd floor of the Health Services Office at T. Alonzo St.
b.      Prepare payment receipt and CENOMAR
c.       Each couple goes through a short interview to assess their family planning knowledge
d.      The couple proceeds to attend a 3-4 hour seminar. Speakers are from the civil registry office, health department, and other private organizations. 
e.      Certificate of Attendance is given at the end of the seminar.

7.       Submit requirements at the CIVIL REGISTRY Office
a.       Photocopy all requirements
b.      Proceed to CIVIL REGISTRY Office just beside Health Services Office at T. Alonzo St.
c.       Ask the information officer for a number and sign the log book
d.      Present all requirements to the Civil registry employee
e.      Once all requirements are validated, a form is provided to be filled up (3 copies)
f.        Submit the form to officer
 
8.       Pay MARRIAGE LICENSE fee
a.       Ask the information officer for a number
b.      Proceed to the 2nd floor of the Civil Registry Office and pay a fee of  Php 142.00
c.       Keep the receipt, as this serves as your claim stub
d.      Marriage License is released after 10 calendar days

9.       Schedule a wedding date
The following process does not really let you choose a date for your wedding. There are 2 options:
a.       City Mayor as presiding officer
                                                               i.      Proceed to the Mayor’s office located at the Baguio City Hall and inquire on the schedule. The Mayor’s office only schedules one date for marriages per month and accommodates only 15 couples.
                                                             ii.      Pay a solemnization fee of Php500.00 at the one-stop
                                                            iii.      Submit the original copy of the marriage license, names of sponsors or witnesses and the solemnization fee receipt.

b.      Judge assigned by Regional Trial Court
                                                              i.      Proceed to the RTC office located at the Justice hall just near Baguio City Hall
                                                            ii.      Provide the following requirements:
·         Marriage license
·         NSO Birth certificate
·         CENOMAR
·         Barangay clearance
·         CEDULA
                                                          iii.      Pay a solemnization fee of Php 800.00 at the one-stop shop
                                                           iv.      Wait for your schedule to be announced. Schedules and presiding judge will be raffled every Thursday.
                                                             v.      Visit the RTC Thursday afternoon or Friday to inquire on the date assigned for you and your partner

10.   Attend the ceremony
a.       Be on-time or even 30 minutes earlier.
b.      Check the marriage certificate, ensure that the names and dates are correct
c.       Have fun and enjoy the ceremony!

11.   Submit _ City Hall personnel will be submitting the signed marriage certificates to the Civil Registry Office
12.   Wait for 6 months for the official NSO marriage certificate 

REITERATION, in simple words:
CIVIL WEDDING
for both parties:
  1. get a CENOMAR
  2. get a BARANGAY CERTIFICATION which can be applied by either one but one should be residing here in Baguio City
  3. get a NSO BIRTH CERTIFICATES
  4. get a cedula for you and your partner
  5. pay 20 pesos for the required, mandatory and compulsory "pre-marriage counselling" conducted at the Baguio City Health Services Office
  6. attend the seminar which is held every Tuesday 1-4 or Thursday 9-12
  7. GET THE CERTIFICATE AFTER THE SEMINAR
  8. PHOTOCOPY ALL REQUIREMENTS 2 COPIES
  9. proceed to the CIVIL REGISTRY OFFICE and submit all the requirements AND fill up all forms in three copies
  10. pay marriage license fee and after 10 calendar days, the marriage licence will be ready
  11. proceed to City Hall and inquire for the schedule of the City Mayor. AND PAY FOR THE SOLEMNIZATION FEE OF 500 PESOS if there is no more available schedule, then
  12. proceed to JUSTICE HALL and inquire for the schedule of the RTC AND PAY FOR THE SOLEMNIZATION FEE OF 800 PESOS
  13. BE ON TIME ON YOUR SCHEDULED WEDDING DAY!!!