Campaign Drive

How do you run an effective campaign drive against cigarettes when the most powerful person in the Philippines himself is a smoker?

Stem Cell Research: Good Or Bad?

"Can the end ever justify the means? That is the proverbial question that surrounds the research and ground-breaking studies about Stem Cells.




But before we go on any further with our discussion, perhaps we need to get a better understanding about what stems cells are. Wikipedia defines Stem Cells are cells that are found in most multi-cellular organisms. They are cells that can be distinguished by two important characteristics: 1) self renewal or the ability to go through numerous cycles whil maintaining its undifferentiated state, and 2) potency or the capacity to differentiate into specialized cell types. To simplify further, stem cells are those cells that has the potential to regenerate tissues over a lifetime.




Over the years, scientists and researchers have proven that Adult Stem Cells are actually very essential in the treatment of diseases like Leukemia, Spinal Cord Injuries, Heart Disease, among others. With this, there is no question about the importance of continuously doing stem cell research because we are seeing that they are beneficial in treating diseases. To give a concrete example, a research study was conducted about adult stem cells at the University of Houston by Dr. Robert Schwartz. Dr. Schwarts found out that skin cells can be implanted and regrown into developed beating heart beat cells to repair the damages caused by heart attacks.



Scientific and medical procedures involving adult stem cells do not lead to questions because the cells used in the curement of disease are taken from adults. There are, however, other lots of studies that involve the use of embryonic stem cells. Undoubtedly, these types of studies stirred up debates and discussions because the embryonic stem cells used in the studies are harvested from live human embryos. As a result, the human embryos are destroyed in the process. And because of this, it is but natural that pro-life organizations and churches disagree with continuing the studies about it. Besides, there are no proven treatments yet discovered out of embryonic stem cells studies.



Living in this fast-paced technologies and lots of ground-breaking scientific discoveries, I could not help but wonder about what is more that man will achieve in the coming years. As man continues to look for ways to improve and prolong his life, I am leaving you with the main question raised at a movie presentation about Stem Cells research:

To what extent can we use another human life to help our own?

May it be that we will always discern to think and to do what is right according to God's judgement.

'Cory Is Dead' Is A Hoax

'Not True'.

A staff member of Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has denied the rumors that former president Corazon "Cory" Aquino has died.

The staff clarified that the former president is still in critical condition and the rumor of his death, circulating via text messages is not true.

Cory is battling stage 4 Colon Cancer.

Cory, of course, will always be remembered for her historice toppling down of the strongman Ferdinand Marcos during the 1986 EDSA People Power.

Rumor: Arroyo Had A Surgery

Is the rumor true that President Gloria Arroyo underwent a surgery (re: bleeding breast implant) at the Asian Hospital in Alabang?

The palace, however, denied the news (see Inquirer.net):

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's political adviser on Friday expressed shock at reports that Ms Arroyo had a breast implant replacement at the Asian Hospital in Muntinlupa City.

"What? Silicon implants? That's the first time I heard about that,"
Secretary Gabriel Claudio said in a phone interview.

"No way; I just heard that from you. I thought you were joking."

Claudio said that he had "absolutely no information" about Ms Arroyo's breast implant replacement, adding he was not even aware that she had an implant
in the first place.

updates soon.... will need to gather additional info about this.

H1N1, Holdap, at ang Hirap ng Buhay

Habang sinusulat ko ang blog na ito, kinumpirma ng DOH na isang Pilipinong may sakit na A(H1N1) ang namatay ngayong araw na ito. Sa pangkasalukuyan, mahigit sa 400 kaso na ng Influenza A (H1N1) Virus ang naitala sa Pilipinas.

Ayon pa sa DOH, 80% naman ng mga naitalang kaso ay tuluyan nang gumaling, habang ang ilan pang maysakit ay kasalukuyang nagpapagaling at binibigyan ng sapat na atensiyon.

Kung susuriin, .25% lamang ang mortality rate ng mga nagkaroon ng nasabing sakit. Tumutugma ito sa statistics ng buong mundo, kung saan iniulat ng mga Health Authorities na lesss than 1% lamang naman ang namamatay dahil sa A (H1N1) Virus.

Katunayan, sa pakikipag-usap ko sa isang taxi driver nitong nakaraang Sabado, mukhang mas delikado pa yata ang Holdap kaysa sa H1N1 Virus.

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Napasarap ang kwentuhan namin ni Manong Driver noong Sabado ng umaga. Kasasakay lang namin mula sa Bicutan papuntang Quezon City para sa monthly check-up ni baby nang mag-umpisa ang litanya.

Galing daw siya, sumaglit sa inuuwiang bahay sa may Alabang para mag-intrega ng 300 panggastos ng mag-anak niya. Mabuti raw at naisakay niya kami, kahit paano, sigurado nang may kita siya pabalik ng Quezon City/Manila.

Hindi naman daw kagaya ng ibang taxi driver na namimili ng pasahero. Huwag lang daw holdaper ang maisakay niya. Madali naman daw malaman kung holdaper ang pasahero. Kadalasan, kahina-hinala ang kilos, mga 2 o 3 kalalakihan na papara at magpapahatid sa "medyo" probinsiyang lugar (tulad ng Antipolo, Fairview). Malalaman at malalaman mo raw dahil hindi sila nagsasalita habang tumatakbo ang taxi. At may mararamdaman ka raw na "kakaiba".

Iniisip ko naman, eh paano pa kapag ganoon? Makaka-eskapo ka pa kaya, eh nakasakay na sa taxi mo ang mga holdaper?

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Tatlong beses na daw siyang na-holdap. Na-break niya ang record nung isang driver na nasakyan ko na dalawang beses nang natiyempuhan ng mga holdaper. Ok lang sana kung kukuhanin lang ang pera, ang masakit, sabi niya, iyong sasaktan ka pa pagkatapos *sabay paglabas ng mura sa bibig niya*.

Naranasan na raw niyang paluin ng baril ng mga *sabay mura* holdaper sa balikat at sakalin ng alambre. Iniwan daw siya ng mga *sabay mura* holdaper sa isang madamo at madilim na lugar matapos siyang tadyakan palabas ng kotse. Nagising na lang siya pagkalipas ng ilang oras dahil sa kagat ng mga langgam sa buong katawan niya.

Pero kahit ganoon, pasalamat pa rin daw siya dahil hindi niya inabot ang *sabay mura* sinapit ng isa nilang kasamahan.

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May kasama daw silang driver na inundayan ng saksak nung tatlong teen-agers na nangholdap dito sa may Lawton, Maynila. Hiningi daw nung *sabay mura* holdaper yung pera. Noong huhugutin na ng driver ang pera sa bulsa, biglang inundayan ng saksak ng holdaper na katabi nito ang driver dahil akala ay bubunot daw ng patalim yung driver. Kaya sumunod na rin na sumaksak ang dalawang kasama.

Naisugod pa raw ang taxi driver sa PGH, pero hindi na rin nabuhay dahil inabot ng kalawanging ice pick ang puso ng driver.

Sinagot naman ng operator ang palibing ng driver at binigyan ng P50,000 ang mga naulila.

At hanggang ngayon ay iniisip ko kung paano nila nalaman ang buong pangyayari sa pagkakaholdap sa kakilala nilang taxi driver.

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Marami pa siyang kilalang pinatay na taxi driver dahil sa holdap. May isa pang iginapos daw muna tsaka inihulog sa ilog sa may papuntang Antipolo.

Meron pang isa na ilang araw na bago natagpuan ng mga barangay tanod sa loob ng compartment ang driver sa may parteng Batangas.

Madalas daw ang holdapan lalo na kapag December (magpapasko kasi at bigayan ng bonus).

Nakakalungkot at nakakainis lang talagang isipin kung bakit itong mga taong ito na may lakas at kakayahan ay kailangang mang agrabiyado ng ibang taong nagtatrabaho ng maayos para lang sa perang makukuha sa maling pamamaraan.

Hindi maaaring isisi na mahirap ang buhay. Dahil kung talagang nais magtrabaho ng isang tao ay makakakuha at makakakuha siya ng malinis at marangal na trabaho.

At gusto ko lang idagdag na ang pagmamaneho ng sasakyan, pagtitinda, paglilinis ng kalsada, paglalako ng diyaryo at pagtitinda ng fishball ay malinis at marangal na trabaho.

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Napahaba ang usapan namin ni Manong driver. Hindi ko rin napansin na umabot na pala ng higit 200 ang patak ng metro. Pero ayos lang- alam ko namang parehas lumaban si manong.

Sa paghihiwalay namin ay nagkasundo kami sa isa pang mahalagang bagay- importante ang panalangin sa ating pang araw-araw na buhay. Kailangan natin ang gabay ng Diyos para sa proteksiyon at pagpapala, at sa pag-asang darating din ang mas maginhawang buhay para sa ating lahat.

The News and My Views: 22 June 2009

Inquirer.net: Solons Meet DOH, WHO executives on A(H1N1)

The committee on health of the House of Representatives will hold a meeting
Monday with health officials and representatives of the World Health
Organization (WHO) to talk about the Influenza A(H1N1) virus amid its rapid
spread in the country.

My Views: Why only now? The pandemic virus has been sensational since April or May, and our Solons only focus on this two months after-when about 400 Filipinos are finally inflicted. Talk about the Philippines being "not ready" to face the crisis. (In short, mas interesado pa kasi sila sa isyu ni Katrina at Hayden- at sa Con Ass).

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Philstar: JPE: If GMA runs, she abandons presidency

If President Arroyo decides to run for a congressional seat in
Pampanga in the 2010 elections, it would be tantamount to abandoning the
presidency, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile said yesterday.

My Views: Pa'no ba ang scenario? GMA steps down from the Presidency to run for Congresswoman in Pampanga. Noli inherits the top position.... and then, what happens to the Philippines? Pikit-mata.

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Inquirer.net: Estrada buys $1.6M Chopper for sorties

Soon, Joseph Estrada will be stumping the country on a spanking new $1.6-million
helicopter --but like President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, he is keeping the
nation guessing on his political plans for 2010

My Views: Tama nga ang sabi nila na kapag eleksiyon eh andaming perang umiikot sa Pilipinas.

Buhos Na Ulan

Na-imagine mo na ba na nabangga ka ng tren?

Nangyari sa akin yan. Hindi imagination. Totoong pangyayari, noong 1999.

Pauwi kami noon sa Licab, Nueva Ecija ng mga kaklase ko para mag-conduct ng feasibility study na thesis requirement namin sa Accounting 14.

Alas kwatro ng umaga ang usapan, magkikita-kita kami sa tapat ng PSBA Manila tsaka didiretso sa Baliwag Transit Station sa Cubao. Kaso, paggising ko ng alas tres ng madaling araw, talagang buhos ang ulan. Dahil hindi pa naman uso ang text text noon sa mga college students, walang choice kundi tumupad sa usapan.

Nakakuha naman ako ng taxi sa may tapat ng bahay. Hindi ko naman dating gawain, pero sa likod ako ng taxi sumakay (kapag isa lang kasi ako eh laging sa tabi ako ng driver sumasakay).

Buhos pa rin ang ulan, tinahak namin ang daan ng biyaheng Lealtad-Quiapo pero napilitan kaming huminto sa may Railroad Crossing Intersection malapit sa Trabajo Market dahil bumubusina na yung paparating na tren.

Cool na cool pa si Lolo driver habang unti-unti naming nakikita ang ulo ng tren na papalapit na sa amin nang biglang nakarinig kami ng malakas na pagbangga sa may unahan ng taxi at naramdaman na lang namin na umusad kami ng mga ilang metro.

Dilat na dilat ang mata ni Lolo sa gulat. Angat ang hood ng kotse, basag ang dalawang side mirror. Apparently, noong huminto pala kami sa railroad sign eh lumagpas sa nakatakdang guhit sa kalsada ang unahan ng taxi, kaya inabot kami ng tren. Sabi ni Lolo Driver, hindi niya napansin ang guhit dahil lumubog na ang kalsada sa tubig-ulan.

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Matindi kapag umulan ng biglaan sa Metro Manila. Below sea level daw kasi ang Manila, kaya normal na ang baha, lalo na sa may CAMANAVA area (Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas-Valenzuela). Bahain din dati ang Marikina. Sikat din sa baha ang España sa Maynila. Kaya kapag bumaha noon eh napipilitan kaming lumakad pauwi mula sa University Belt hanggang sa may Rotonda ng QC.

Hindi ka naman maiinip dahil lahat ng tao eh naglalakad. Nga lang, pag-uwi mo ng bahay eh kailangan mong maligo at magsabon ng ilang beses para matanggal ang mga langis ng sasakyan na kumapit na sa binti mo. Doble linis ang kailangang gawin kung dumadaan ka ng Trabajo Market dahil kasama mong naglulublob sa baha ang mga lumulutang na basura na galing sa palengke.

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Ewan, pero lagi nilang sinisisi ang PAGASA at ang DepEd/CHED sa hindi maayus-ayos na paraan ng pagsususpinde ng klase. Lalo ngayon, sobrang unpredictable na daw talaga ng klima dahil sa epekto ng Global Warming. Katulad ngayong mga nagdaang araw, sikat na sikat ang araw, pero pagdating ng hapon eh biglang bubuhos ang ulan. Kung meron mang masayang masaya, eh iyong mga nagtitinda ng payong sa bangketa.

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Anu't anoman, mainam na iyong laging kang handa. Magdala ng payong at jacket. Laging uminom ng multivitamins at iwasang magpa ulan. Mas mainam na iyong malusog ka kaysa sa umiinom ka ng gamot para gumaling sa sakit.

Paano Makatipid Sa Panganganak

My wife and I are first-time parents of our beloved daughter meg. Knowing that she'd be born April, we took about 6 months earlier to discuss how we can raise up the would-be payment for Hospital Bills, Doctor's professional fees, not to mention our baby's personal needs (diapers, milk, clothes, crib, etc.).

Our doctor estimated the costs to be at least 40,000 for normal delivery and at least 80,000 for caesarian.

It just occured to me that really, marriage and child-bearing is no laughing matter and entails a lot of responsibilities. Financially, as one aspect. That's why entering into such kind of responsibilities require that you are financially able to raise up your own funds, and not depend on your parents' aid.

There is, an alternative, though, however, this method may not be very popular in the current times.

When I was a child, my aunt, who was a rural health midwife (later on she became Midwife Supervisor in Nueva Ecija), was the go-to-gal whenever there is someone who is about to give birth. People will call her in the wee hours of the night to fetch her and proceed to where the woman is staying.

One time when I was about five years old, she brought us together with my two older brothers in one of her assignments- a woman is about to give birth and she happened to be the owner of one of those sari-sari stores nearby our house.

The operation was successful, and after the usual proceedings, the head of the household presented us with a merienda. Slices of pan americano (tasty bread) lay in front of us, together with an opened can of "Reno Liver Spread". Must I not say that it was the first time I tasted the thing. We, brothers, must have enjoyed it because we finished off with the slices, prompting our host to say,

"Gusto niyo pa?"

To which we all answered with continuous nod.

And so they laid out another set of bread and opened another can.

Back then, midwives, or kumadronas, were a popular town figure in keeping babies safe out into the world. Villagefolks need not pay much for hospital bills or professional fees, and are not obliged to give anything, hence, they just resort to giving the midwife with a little of their harvests as a way of gratitude.

Gone may be those days, however, people still remember and are eternally indebted to others who help them and anwer their call even in the wee hours of the night.

Grains of Thought- A(H1N1) Virus & Politics

Influenza A (H1N1) Virus not only entered the Philippines. We have now reached more than 100 confirmed cases, and yesterday, the Department of Health has declared a community outbreak in Jaen, Nueva Ecija.

Just a thought- since the entrance of the Virus in the Philippines, I have never heard of any presidentiable giving his thoughts on how we can possibly contain the number of cases at the minimum.

Influenza A (H1N1) Virus is the current problem of the state.

Shouldn't they care more and give recommendations rather than mudslinging into his own opponent?

One Friday Morning

And so I woke of Friday morning of the 5th of June feeling kind of different. I turned up to the mirror to see my eyes swelling and red all over.

Sore eyes! It can't be, I said to myself, thinking why and how in the world it happened at a time when I need to go to work and do a lot of stuffs in preparation for a coming Internal Audit. But there it is, right in front of the mirror, eyes red and bulgy.

One folk said, "Tag-ulan na kasi, uso na ang sore eyes (It's rainy season already, Sore Eyes is a common disease)".

But still, some other people suggets, "Nakukuha ang sore eyes dahil sa init. Ligo lang ang katapat niyan (You get sore eyes due to hot weather. You need to take a bath often)".

Which, as I would analyze, are contradicting statements.

WikiAnswers.com states the possible causes of Sore eyes:

allergies
irritants (dust, make up, allergens, smoke, etc.)
conjunctivitis (pink eye)
eye strain from prolonged reading, computer use
fatigue
dry eyes
crying

Lack of sleep and headaches can also cause eyes to feel sore. Quite often a warm or cool compress (wet cloth) placed over the eyes for a few minutes can help alleviate the soreness.


The doctor explained to me that sore eyes may take about 3-7 days to heal. Contagious, but not air-borne, sore eyes may be passed on to others when you share the same things, or through physical contact (and the myth that when you have eye contact, the virus will transfer to the other, is not true).

In addition to the medicine (eye drop) prescribed, he recommends never allowing other persons to use your personal things (like towels, hankies, etc.). Frequent handwashing is of course, very much advised.

The Journey

For many young Filipinos, the journey starts today.





Despite some health issue alerts about the pandemic Influenza A (H1N1) Virus which has finally penetrated the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Education (DepEd) pushed thru with the opening of classes for public schools today, June 1, 2009.

Thousands, or even millions of new faces flock to schools today to begin their journey with getting formal education.

Thus, we pin our hopes on them- that they may strive to achieve the best that God has in store for all of them.

Young people, you have your own path of destiny towards greatness.

Claim it.
Sieze it.
It's yours to take.

Is The Philippines Ready for the Influenza A (H1N1) Virus?

Last week, the DOH has confirmed that they have recorded the first Influenza A (H1N1) case in the Philippines. As of posting, there are already 2 victims in the country, and they are still monitoring more than 10 people.

To spearhead an anti- Influenza A (H1N1) Virus campaign, President Gloria Arroyo visited a public school in Manila yesterday to emphasize the need for proper hygiene and cleanliness even in the schools.

However, the school itself is not ready- at least- for a basic cleanliness material- TRASH CAN.

Philstar reports:

President Arroyo was visibly peeved yesterday after finding no wastebasket in which to throw a piece of tissue she had used to wipe her hands during an anti-Influenza A(H1N1) campaign at a school in Manila.

After rolling up the tissue paper, the President searched her immediate surroundings for a wastebasket, found none, and started telling the officials around her about the need to have wastebaskets around, particularly beside the faucets.

The officials scrambled around and produced a cardboard box for the President’s trash.
Members of the President’s team explained later that the box was originally placed under the faucets but it had to be removed in order to avoid obstructing the movement of the President.

Apparently, Mrs. Arroyo wanted to see actual wastebaskets and not makeshift cardboard boxes

If simple basic necessities like trash can are not available at hand in schools and other public places, how can we be so sure that we are ready, not only for the Influenza Virus, but in any possible virus outbreak in the country?

Cleanliness, folks, is a better way than to scrumble for cure when the disease attacks.

Update: Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Enters Philippines

The Department of Health confirmed Thursday night (May 21, 2009) that a 10-year old Filipina who arrived in the Philippines from the United States has tested positive of the Influenza A H1N1 Virus.

Health Secretary Dr. Francisco Duque III, who is attending a World Health Organization meeting, said via a video conference, " the DoH confirms today the first case of AH1N1 in the Philippines. She is a female traveler who arrived in the country on May 18 from the United States, whose throat specimen tested positive based on results from the Research Institute for Tropical Medicine".

The DOH calls on all the people to be vigilant in ensuring proper hygiene and being extra health conscious in order to avoid the flu virus.

Even in various private and government offices, people are being advised to practice proper hygiene, such as:

• Covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, using a tissue when possible.
• Disposing of dirty tissues promptly and carefully.
• Maintaining good basic hygiene, for example washing hands frequently with soap and water to reduce the spread of the virus from your hands to face or to other people.
• Cleaning hard surfaces (e.g. door handles) frequently using a normal cleaning product.
• Making sure your children follow this advice.

Update On H1N1 Virus

The World Health Organization has continued to advice an alert status concerning the H1N1 Virus, as more cases of this flu has been traced in various parts of the world.

For additional reading:

How Deadly is the H1N1 Virus?


Local News Networks in the Philippines report last night that the virus is not transmitted to humans by merely eating swine meat. With this, authorities are asking that the term "Swine Flu" should not be used to refer to the virus, but rather, H1N1 virus is the proper term to use.

So, ano pa'ng hinihintay nating mga Pinoy?

Attack!

Swine Flu: Facts & Infos We Should Know

The whole world is watching closely.

Everyone is alarmed at the newest health disease outbreak known as the Swine Influenza or Swine Flu virus.

Swine influenza, or “swine flu", is a highly contagious acute respiratory disease of pigs, caused by one of several swine influenza A viruses. Morbidity tends to be high and mortality low (1-4%). The virus is spread among pigs by aerosols, direct and indirect contact, and asymptomatic carrier pigs. Outbreaks in pigs occur year round, with an increased incidence in the fall and winter in temperate zones. Many countries routinely vaccinate swine populations against swine influenza.


Swine influenza viruses are most commonly of the H1N1 subtype, but other subtypes are also circulating in pigs (e.g., H1N2, H3N1, H3N2). Pigs can also be infected with avian influenza viruses and human seasonal influenza viruses as well as swine influenza viruses. The H3N2 swine virus was thought to have been originally introduced into pigs by humans. Sometimes pigs can be infected with more than one virus type at a time, which can allow the genes from these viruses to mix. This can result in an influenza virus containing genes from a number of sources, called a "reassortant" virus. Although swine influenza viruses are normally species specific and only infect pigs, they do sometimes cross the species barrier to cause disease in humans. (source: gmanews research)



The flu was believed to have originated from Mexico, and while there has yet to be a case report on the Philippines, the Department of Health is securing all measures to protect the people.

Click here for additional FAQs on Swine Flu Virus.

Pacquiao and The Swine Flu Virus

Isn't it just fit that Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao should be quarantined and examined for a possible infection of the Swine Flu Virus?

The virus was believed to have originated from Mexico, home of Pacquiao's former foes Marquez, Barrera, Morales, Diaz, etc.

Seriously now.

The bets begin to escalate as the Manny Pacquiao-Ricky Hatton bout nears. The bout, entitled, The Battle of East and West, is scheduled on May 2, 2009 (May 3 in the Philippines) at the Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada. For now, the bettors in Las Vegas still favor Pacquiao over Hatton at 2-1.

Aside from the bloody fight, Siyetehan expects:


• Low, or even zero Crime rate in the country during the fight.

• A lot of congressmen, senators and other politicians flying to Las Vegas to watch it live.

• GMA Network to capitalize on advertising.

• ABS-CBN to spoil GMA by announcing the winner even before the fight is finished at GMA network.

• people will comment on how Martin Nievera sings the National Anthem.

• Movie houses and other establishments to earn a lot for their live telecast via pay per view.

• Gloria to wait for the time when she will call Pacquiao to greet him on the phone while inside the ring (if Pacquiao wins).

• Atienza to organize a welcome parade (if Pacquiao wins).

• Politicians to flock inside the ring for a photo opt with Pacquiao (if Pacquiao wins).

• Chavit to earn more, or lose more, depending if Pacquaio wins or loses.

• And for the whole Philippines to stop and let their eyes glued on their television set watching and hoping that the Pinoy will once again triumph and beat the odds.

Warning Sa Mga Magpepenitensiya

Relative sa mas nauna kong topic tungkol sa mga debotong katoliko na nagpepenitensiya sa pamamagitan ng paghataw ng mga matatalim na bagay sa kanilang likod at sa mga taong nagpapapako sa krus, binalaan ng Department of Health ang mga magpepenitensiya ngayong taong ito na isaalang-alang nila ang kanilang kaligtasan sa kanilang gagawing mga ritwal.

Ayon sa report ng Philstar, pinaalalahanan ni DOH Secretary Francis­co Duque III na sinumang nais magpapako sa Krus ngayong Mahal na Araw ay dapat ding tiyakin na walang kalawang at may kaukulang sanitasyon ang gagamiting pako, maging ang blade na panghiwa sa katawan ng mga nagpepenitensiya upang maiwasang mailagay sa peligro ang buhay at mamatay kung maimpeksiyon ang sugat.

Gayundin sa mga nais bumabad sa matinding araw at magpapako sa sarili at magpepenetensiya, tiyakin na kaya ng kanilang katawan ang sakripisyo upang hindi mahilo o mawalan ng malay na maaring mauwi sa kamatayan.


Oo nga naman. Baka sa halip na maligtas sa kasalanan eh, madisgrasya pa.