What to do during an earthquake?

What to do during an earthquake?

DROP, COVER, HOLD is your best plan during an earthquake to save your life.  Avoid fire places and the kitchen. Turn off the stove if you happen to be cooking . Don't panic. But don't be complacent.  A 7.2-magnitude earthquake will be so strong it will likely be felt even in cities without the West Valley Fault.

I understand that safer buildings are crucial. But with the non-compliance with building codes and the rampant graft and corruption in our midst, I seriously doubt if the very home where we are living is earthquake-proof.

Each one of us must take precautionary action to protect our homes and properties against earthquakes.

The best way one can survive is to stay as low as you can beside a furniture – that’s beside, not under but if there is a sturdy table then stay under the table, cover your nape and head then hold.

A public service by travelonshoestring.

TAGAYTAY CITY: Best for Cooling Down This Summer Heat

TAGAYTAY CITY: Best for Cooling Down This Summer Heat

How I wish I could go to Tagaytay!  Unfortunately, I had an on-and-off headache the past few weeks :-(  I am not in the best of health these days, that's why I hardly attend events.

Traveling or commuting in this kind of heat is suicide! The bad 42 degrees summer heat that has already killed an American in a resort in Albay is also making the lives of people in Metro Manila a living hell. 

Naks, nakarating na sa impyerno ang peg ha ha ha!.

Pero seriously, this temperature is giving me really bad headaches which are a no no for an aneurysm survivor like me.

My blood pressure is on the high side and nag e error talaga ang digital bp monitor sa sobrang taas ng bp ko! Ilang klase ng gamot ang pinaiinom sa akin ng doctor ko pero parang wa effect.

So, sa inyong lahat alalahanin ninyo health is wealth! Alagaan ang sarili. Love yourself. Take care and enjoy Tagaytay!

Honda Philippines Incorporated Launches Let Your Beat Out Video Contest

Honda Philippines Incorporated Launches Let Your Beat Out Video Contest 

Honda Philippines Incorporated wants you to let your beat out through a video contest until May 28, 2015. 

Hey, JH, you and your pals/classmates can join this contest by simply making a 15 seconds video of yourself. Start the video by stating your name, and the remaining portion should showcase how you do your beat. Like this:

Hear my beat! I am Cha Sy of www.travelonshoestring.com, a ruptured brain aneurysm survivor. Right after my brain...

Posted by Cha Sy on Monday, May 25, 2015

Please like my post at Honda Philippines official site thank you!

As long as it is aspirational you can  go rockin' by joining Honda Motors Philippines latest promo on Facebook, the "Let Your Beat Out" video upload contest.

The promo involves uploading of personal video entries from participants that state their life aspiration, particularly in the areas of 

• Street Sports
• Extreme Sports 
• and even in Music

To choose the best video, 50% of the final score will be based on the number of likes and shares while the remaining 50% will focus on content creativity and uniqueness of presentation.

Uploading of video entries will be from May 18 to May 28, 2015. Include the official hashtag, ‪#‎LetYourBeatOut‬, when uploading entries.

Winners for the various categories will get the chance to share the limelight with the main product endorsers during a launch event entitled "Let Your Beat Out!," happening this coming May 30, 2015 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall starting at 4pm. Also up for grabs are VIP Access Passes and exciting Honda Beat Goodies.

The Honda "Let Your Beat Out" launch event will showcase the unveiling of Honda's latest scooter model, which is also powered by the revolutionary Honda's Smart Technology. 

Other electrifying activities in this much-anticipated event include the following:

• Street dance Competition
• 3x3 Street basketball contest
• Skateboard tricks 
• Dunking/Ball Handling exhibition
• and finally a grand scooter ride by Honda's latest product endorsers
• awarding of competition winners.

To join the "Let Your Beat Out" promo, simply "Like" the official Honda Philippines Facebook fan page, www.facebook.com/hondaph to be able to upload videos.

MANILA BAY: Picture Perfect on A Hot Summer Day

MANILA BAY: Picture Perfect on A Hot Summer Day

They say nothing is spectacular in Manila except for its people. But the photo I took in Manila Bay proved all of them wrong.

The picturesque Manila bay is a sight to behold.

LAKE SEBU: Punta Isla Day Tour

LAKE SEBU: Punta Isla Day Tour

On my first day at Lake Sebu, I decided to visit Punta Island together with my newfound friends Tita Linda Weaver and her grandchild Moonie.

MY TAKE ON TILAPIA PHOTOGRAPHY @PUNTA ISLA, 

FRESH TILAPIA FOR SALE @ P 170/ KILO

I super like the Tilapia Pond at Punta Isla! The above picture shows how a curious tilapia emerges from the pond and looks straight at my camera. Huli ka!

Punta Isla serves fantastic tilapia straight from the ponds with rice and coffee for breakfast. You should try it even once.

Nipa hut adorned with eye-catching colorful flowers.

I learned from one of the staff that you can rent various cottages such as the Rosal Cottage for a very cheap price.

The crocs in Punta Isla is the exact replica of the crocs at my Tita's farm house in Davao. So cute!

Punta Isla has a floating restaurant. This is a good option for moneyed guests because they can eat while enjoying the view of the lake.

VIEW FROM THE SUNSET DECK OF PUNTA ISLA

I super love the sunset view at Punta Isla. I wish to come back again at Lake Sebu in the future.