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Friday, August 10, 2012

INTRAMUROS WALKING TOUR: Carlos Celdran Sudden Barter Tour



What:   Sudden Barter tour
When:  Today at 4pm. Friday. August 10.
Where: Meet at Fort Santiago ticket booth under the Acacia tree. 



It's SUNNY! Come walk with me. -  Carlos Celdran

  
Please come to the "If These Walls Could Talk" tour. Pay what you want. As in. No minimum. Pay anything. Five pesos to Five Hundred Pesos. All payment will go to relief efforts. Hope to see you all there. 


Wednesday, August 8, 2012

LIST OF LOCATIONS OF SMART LIBRENG TAWAG STATIONS


LIST OF LOCATIONS OF SMART LIBRENG TAWAG STATIONS

Smart is continuously providing free call services to people affected by the recent flooding. Libreng Tawag stations are currently operating in 12 sites as on 9:00 AM today (Aug 9):
Marikina
- Malanday Barangay Hall
- H. Bautista Elementary School, Concepcion
- Concepcion High School, Tumana
- Nangka Elementary School

Rizal
- Sta. Ana Covered Court, San Mateo

Navotas
- Dagat-dagatan Elementary School

Quezon City
- Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon Avenue
- Atherton Subdivision
- North Fairview Homes

Manila
- Vicente Cruz St., Sampaloc

Muntinlupa
- Tunasan Elementary School
- Muntinlupa Sports Complex

Pampanga
- Plaza Burgos, Guagua
- Poblacion, Floridablanca

Cavite
- Cavite Coliseum, Bacoor

To follow: Malabon and Valenzuela

Smart is also coordinating with the local governments of Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela and other affected localities for the immediate deployment of Libreng Tawag personnel.

Smart is reminding its subscribers to stay alert and to keep their mobile phones ready for emergencies. Charge batteries whenever possible and conserve power. Save emergency numbers and store extra prepaid load cards. As of this time, Smart’s network is up and running to provide services to its subscribers in the affected areas.
NOTE: This is not a paid post I just to share this Free Information.


LIST OF PASSABLE AND NOT PASSABLE ROADS AND AREAS IN METRO MANILA



Below is the list provided by MMDA of flooded roads and areas in Metro Manila after rains intensified again on Wednesday afternoon.

As of 7:10 PM

C5 NB Market to Bagong Ilog-(ML),lanuza to J Vargas-(M),after light to Katipunan,C5 SB-light #mmda

As of 7:10 PM

Edsa SB Muñoz to N Ave-(M),NIA Road to Aurora-(MH),after light to Magallanes 


As of 7:10 PM

Edsa NB Macapagal-(M),Magallanes to Aurora Blvd-(H),Cubao-(M),Trinoma to Muñoz-(M)

As of 6:57 PM
Cubao underpass now closed to traffic

As of 6:47 PM

BMC, BBB Puregold & Calye Uno; already subsided  Quezon Ave BIR u-turn slot; above gutter.

Sct. Reyes/ Sct. Chuatoco; 13014 inches. Not passable to light vehicles

Andrew Domestic; 1 lane passable both direction

Sta. Ana pandacan; waist deep

Kalentong, Mandaluyong; chest deep.
As of 6:46 PM
Along Chino Roces from Don Bosco to Makati Square, not passable

As of 6:42 PM
For those who are heading south,c5 market market traffic is not moving. Take mckinley hill instead.

As of 6:20 PM
  • South Super Highway Buendia & Osmeña Highway-Makati, both direction, above knee. Not passable to light vehicles.
As of 5:20 PM
  • C5 NB, near Market Market and Ortigas
  • EDSA-P.Tuazon tunnel
As of 5 PM
  • Katipunan Road, Balara; waist-deep. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • C.P Garcia UP; waist-deep. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • Ateneo SB; knee-deep. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Timog Avenue/ Tomas Morato. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • RMB Pureza, both direction. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • ERB Araneta. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
As of 4:11 PM
  • C5 Eagle St. SM Hypermarket, both direction; waist-deep. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • Shaw Araullo; waist-deep. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • EDSA-Santolan NB; above gutter-deep. Passable to all types of vehicles.
As of 4:04 PM
  • Quezon Ave. ground level, both direction; above gutter-deep. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Puregold Dagohoy Samson Rd/ Lascano. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
As of 3:41 PM
  • Quezon Ave.-Banawe. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • MIA Rd. going terminal; half tire. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Andrews Ave. going to Del Mundo; gutter-deep, 2 lanes occupied.
As of 3:29 PM
  • Aurora tunnel NB & SB; not passable to light vehicles.
As of 3:37 PM
  • Bonifacio Monument Circle; 10-12 inch-deep. Not passable to light vehicles.
As of 3:25 PM
  • Capitol, Balara. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
As of 3:06 PM
  • Quezon Ave.-Banawe WB; 6 inches
  • Quezon Ave. westbound - Biak na Bato; half tire. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Maria Clara St. - Araneta Ave; Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • Wilcon, Commonwealth; 3 inches
As of 3 PM
  • Recto/ Morayta - half tire. Not passable to light vehicles
  • Araneta Ave.-Sto. Domingo St. - 4 ft-deep. Not passable to all types of vehicles.
  • Taft Rotonda SB & NB; half tire. Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Araneta Ave/ Maria Clara; 6 inch-deep, both direction, one lane passable.
  • Lacson towards UST. Not passable to light vehicles
  • Pureza RMB both direction; half tire, Not passable to light vehicles.
  • Plaza Avelino, 5 inch-deep. Passable to all types of vehicles.


GREEN WARNING SIGNAL FOR METRO MANILA


GREEN WARNING SIGNAL:
Issued at: 03:30 PM, 08 August 2012 (Wednesday)
Target Areas: Metro Manila

Torrential rainfall (30.0-50.0 mm/hr) over Manila, Pasig, Mandaluyong & San Juan, Heavy to Intense rainfall (15.0-25.0 mm/hr) was recorded over Pasay, Marikina, QC, North of Caloocan, Taguig & Makati while Moderate to Heavy rainfall (7.5-15.0 mm/hr) over the rest of Metro Manila.

Due to the effect of the series of thunderstorms embedded in the Southwest Monsoon, expect Heavy to Intense (15.0-30.0mm/hr) rains with occasional Torrential (more than 30.0mm/hr) rains over CAMANAVA, Manila, Pasig, Pasay, Taguig, San Juan, Mandaluyong, Marikina, Makati & QC within 2 hrs.

Residents in flood/landslides risk areas are advised to take precautionary measures and WATCH OUT for the next warning.

Ortigas Extension towards Junction was no longer passable to light vehicles as of 3 p.m. 
Wednesday according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.

CLASS SUSPENSION
Adamson University has announced the suspension of work and classes in all levels Thursday, August 9, 2012.

Xavier classes are said to be suspended until Friday.
 
SOME GOOD NEWS

Smart Communications said they had begun to offer free call and text services in key areas and evacuation centers around the metropolis and surrounding areas.

The San Miguel group said its Philippine Airlines subsidiary had waived rebooking fees of passengers unable to take their flights Tuesday. Rebooking for affected passengers would be subject to fare and booking class seat availability.

The SM group said its malls would stay open, wherever possible, for customers “looking for basic necessities or simply seeking alternatives venue for home away from rains and floods.”

Please refrain from going out of the house if possible. Be safe and dry darlings! God bless us all! Pray! 


STATE OF CALAMITY : Declared in 9 Metro Manila, Luzon areas


STATE OF CALAMITY : Declared in 9 Metro Manila, Luzon areas. 

Nine areas in Metro Manila and other parts of Luzon struck by massive flooding due to non-stop rains have been placed under a state of calamity.

Among the areas in Metro Manila that have been declared under a state of calamity were: 
  • Valenzuela
  • Malabon 
  • Muntinlupa  
  • Marikina City
  • Caloocan City
  • Manila City
  • Quezon City
  • Muntinlupa City
Following days of torrential rains brought by the southwest monsoon. Several provinces are now also declared under a state of calamity they are the following:
  • Bataan
  • Laguna
  • Pampanga 
  • Zambales
  • Cainta and San Mateo in Rizal province. 
In areas under a state of calamity declaration the following will take effect :
  • It would allow the release and use of emergency funds, especially for rescue and relief efforts.   
  • The government have a say and can also control the prices of basic commodities. Price control is automatically imposed when an area is in a state of calamity so traders cannot take advantage of the situation.
To ensure that basic commodities, including sardines, noodles, rice and sugar are being sold within the suggested retail price (SRP) a price monitoring team will be deployed  by the government especially at flood-hit areas.

Traders who sell above the SRP will be asked to explain and there will be penalties if the price increase is unwarranted.

In case, you encounter an establishment selling above the SRP, please file a complaint at DTI offices in your area.


Oil Retailers Hiked Fuel Prices TODAY


Oil retailers have meanwhile hiked fuel prices earlier today amid floods.

This is sad news :-(  

While Filipino people affected by the continuous rains are cleaning and removing water from their homes. Oil company giants Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. and Total (Philippines) Inc. increased prices by P0.80 a liter for gasoline and P0.40 a liter for diesel. 

Also expected to increase prices Wednesday morning is SeaOil Philippines, Inc. 

I hope they suspend the oil price increase until the people have recovered from the floods :-(


Tuesday, August 7, 2012

SURVIVAL TIPS OF A BICOLANA DURING TYPHOON


SURVIVAL TIPS OF A BICOLANA DURING TYPHOON
I was born and raised in Bicol. Yes, it is where I grew up- in the eye of the storm.

Yes, folks, we always stock on food at home, in our car, office and in our bags. Because you could never tell when a storm will strike our province. This is because of the not so accurate info by the weather bureau when I was growing up. Sometimes our farm hand look for signs on our surroundings to determine how long the rain will be. Yes, a lot of you may laugh about what I had just said. But that is my personal experience while growing up.

Today, did you noticed the time when the state bureau advised Malacanang? Yes, you are so damn right! Only today, after a lot of people had braved the flood just to go to their respective offices. Why did those people went out when it was already flooded outside due to the incessant rains? It is because they value their work. They don't want to lose their jobs.

Our farm hand, back then could guess if there's a typhoon or rain coming the next day. Yes, you read it right. Before it actually happens. How did they determine typhoons? I will discuss that in another post. I admit, all I want to do now is to sleep all day because of the bed weather. We're lucky we still have electricity.  No one knows how long this climate will last even though the state bureau had announced already that it will last until Wednesday. But, then again, it was corrected by CNN American weather bureau, they insisted it will be up to Thursday. 

It is awful to be stuck in traffic or flooded areas in knee-deep water with a grumbling stomach. It’s always better to be armed with necessary stocks at home like the following food :
  • Biscuits
  • Bread 
  • Candies
  • Chocolates 
  • Noodles
  • Canned Goods that are ready to eat.
  • Bottled water
  • Soda, tea or coffee
Important Items that should be on hand:
  •  Flashlight and Batteries 
  •  Transistor Radio with Extra Batteries
  •  Blanket/Comforters/Mattress/Pillows/Towels
  •  Jacket/Sweaters/Socks/Caps/
  •   Off Lotion
  •  Umbrella/Tents 
  •   Rain Boots
  •   Scissor/ Knife
  •   Twine
  •   Candles
  •   Dry Matches
  •   Big Pails 
  •   If possible have your own Lifesaver device/ Life Vest, Old Inner tubes/ interior /Styrofoam 
  •   Antiseptic/First Aid Kits/Medicine bags
Fit everything in one “EMERGENCY BAG,” so it’s easy to locate and grab. 

Cash is king during power outage. Always have extra cash handy. ATM's and Credit Cards might not be available or accessible especially if there's a power outage.

Load up! How can you ask ask for help via text or calls if you don't have a load.

Charge all gadgets especially emergency light, mobile phones for communication, rechargeable radio, rechargeable fan. 

Yes, I have a rechargeable fan in our house aside from my rechargeable emergency light.

Experience thought me it can get warm after the storm and we usually don't have electricity up to one month after a storm had passed.
Improvised flotation device can be made out of empty Soda/ Juice/ Water Plastic Bottles. Just securely tie (very important) the plastic bottles together, 10-20  pieces will do and it can work as a flotation device for one person. An innovative Pinoy made a boat out of this empty plastic containers. See photo above which I saw on Facebook, credits to the owner of that boat
I also saw a picture of a dog with a empty bottles as Life Vest.

If you want to add some valuable tips please feel free to comment. Thanks. I hope you learn a thing or two from my this survival tips. Pray!

Keep safe! God bless us all!


EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS TO CALL


EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS TO CALL:

ABS-CBN Hotline 0928-5078592

National Disaster Coordinating Council – 912-2112 / 911-1873 / 912-2665




PNP 117 / 723-0410

NAIA 877-1109

MNTC 638-4380 to 88

MMDA 136

Citizens Disaster Response Center – 0906-4361185

Red Cross – 527-0000 / 524-5787

Coast Guard – 5278481

Bureau of Fire Protection – 729-5166

Pagasa – 433-8526

Senator Manny Villar – 0917-4226800 / 0927-6751981

Senator Richard Gordon – 0917-8997898 / 0938-444BOYS

Overseas Workers Welfare Administration – 0917-8986992

Department of Trade and Industry – 751-0330/ 0917-8540009

Department of Health – 7438301

Department of Interior and Local Government – 925-0343

Philippine National Police – 117

Metro Manila Development Authority – 136

National Capital Region Police Office – 838-3203 / 833-3354

Marikina – 646-2436 /161

Pasig – 643-0000

Cainta – 387-2992

Meralco – 631-2222

Napocor – 921-3541

Maynilad – 1625

Manila Water – 1627

Stay Safe and dry! Let us all pray that the rain will stop soon and the flood will subside. na.


RICHARD GORDON: Opens FB Page for Help Request


If you need to be rescued, call 143 and 527-0000. You can put a white blanket outside your house so that rescuers can easily locate where you are.

Former Senator Richard Gordon, chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross opens his Facebook page for everyone who needs help. He said that people could directly post their requests for rescue on his Facebook page or tweet him on his Twitter Account
   Richard Gordon, who chairs the PNRC, posted: 

"If you are unable to contact our hotlines as a last resort, please post in my wall on facebook the complete details, so that our volunteers can get back at you ASAP. Again our RED CROSS HOTLINE: 143 or 527-0000 or 911-1876 or 524- 5787. 
  • Name
  • Address
  • Situations
  • No. of people involved and there situation
  • Contact numbers, etc
The PNRC chairman said they would need to prioritize the elderly and the sick in rescue efforts.


OVERFLOWING DAMS


"Damn those Dams" said a friend on a Social Network. Why was he reacting that way? It is because the water levels in major dams continue to rise due to heavy rains spawned by the southwest monsoon according to PAGASA.

As of 6 a.m., La Mesa Dam in Quezon City has overflowed and was at 80.54 meters, over and above its spilling level of 80.15meters, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration.

An overflow usually affects nearby areas such as:
  • Tullahan River in Fairview
  • Forest Hill
  • Quirino Highway
  • Capri
  • Goodwill Homes in Sta. Quiteria
  • Villages of San Bartolome in Quezon City
  • Ligon North Expressway 
  • La Huerta in Valenzuela 
  • Malabon.
Ipo Dam in Bulacan opened two gates after its water level reached 101.10 meters, beyond its spilling level of 100.80 meters.

Part of the released water from Ipo Dam goes to La Mesa Dam.

Ambuklao Dam in Benguet is at 751.72 meters, nearing its spilling level of 752.00 meters. Two of its gates have been opened.

Three gates remain open in Binga Dam in Benguet after its water level reached 574.32 meters, also close to its spilling level of 575.00 meters.

San Roque Dam in Pangasinan is beyond its spilling level of 280.00 meters. Its water level has reached 283.36 meters as two of its gates were now open.

When Ambuklao, Binga and San Roque dams release water, the following municipalities in Pangasinan are likely to be affected:

  • San Manuel
  • San Nicolas
  • Tayug
  •  Sta Maria
  •  Asingan
  •  Villasis
  •  Alcala
  •  Bautista
  •  Rosales
  •  Bayambang
Magat Dam in Isabela is also beyond its spiling level of 190.00. Its water level is now at 191.42 meters.

Meanwhile, Caliraya Dam in Quezon is also nearing its spilling level of 288.00 meters. It is now at 287.27 meters.


WORK SUSPENSION


Better late than never! Please take care of yourselves. There's flood everywhere! 

In a Memorandum Circular No. 33 signed by Executive Secretary Paquito N. Ochoa Jr. Malacanang announced the suspension of classes and work in government offices in Metro Manila and nine provinces today, Tuesday, due to non-stop rains brought about by the southwest monsoon locally known as Habagat.

Work in government offices and classes in college level are suspended today, 07August 2012 in the following locations:
  • NCR (National Capital Region) 
  • province of Zambales
  • Bataan
  • Pampanga
  • Pangasinan
  • Tarlac
  • Bulacan
  • Laguna
  • Cavite
  • Rizal
The same directive, however, said that agencies whose functions involve the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities, and/or the performance of vital public services shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services.

House also suspends session. PSE suspends trading. Work in courts are also suspended. MMDA lifted number coding except in Makati. 

#Twitter Update:

As of 7:20 AM

Twitter Updates: DOLE Sec. Rosalina Baldoz: Work in PRIVATE offices in NCR are suspended.
As of 7:40 AM

DOLE Sec. Baldoz CONFIRMS on LIVE interview on UKG that she has NO AUTHORITY to SUSPEND WORK in private offices and companies. Private companies still has the DISCRETION / DECISION on suspension.

UKG has announcement billboard for work suspension in private companies (but to be verified by employees on their own through a number given). For your own safety, just miss work today whether there’s suspension or not.

As of 10 AM

Malacanang has announced suspension of work in private companies in NCR. #NoWorkToday #Suspended


CARLO ROSSI: California Sweet Red A Matter of Taste


Philippine style of merry making almost always includes wine drinking, be it during birthdays, wedding, baptism and during a simple get-together or karaoke session.

Moderate intake of red wine improves cardiovascular health. A fact, that was backed up in 1992 by Harvard researchers. They specifically suggested that red wine is the most beneficial to your heart health. Yes, you read it right, drinking red wine in moderation is one of the eight proven ways to reduce coronary heart disease risk. The cardioprotective effect has been attributed to antioxidants present in the skin and seeds of red grapes.

Scientists believe the antioxidants, called flavonoids, reduce the risk of coronary heart disease in three ways: 
  • by reducing production of low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (also know as the "bad" cholesterol) 
  • by boosting high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol (the good cholesterol) 
  • by reducing blood clotting. Furthermore, consuming a glass of wine along with a meal may favorably influence your lipid profiles following that meal.
One study found that the antioxidant resveratrol, which is prevalent in the skin of red grapes, may inhibit tumor development in some cancers. Another study indicated that resveratrol aided in the formation of nerve cells, which experts believe may be helpful in the treatment of neurological diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.

As a symbol of status and celebration, wine-drinking has become a part of many Filipino festivities and has become evident in Philippine lifestyle. While it has become a common sight, one may note that a hurdle to wine drinking among Filipinos is the preference for sweetness.                   
Carlo Rocci is a Sweet Red California made Red Wine. Experts described the Sweet Red as soft, mild, and sweet. At 8% as an alcohol delivery system it's more effective than beer.

A red wine that fits the Filipino taste, Rossi Sweet Red provides a well balanced palate, complemented by fresh fruit flavors and a velvety soft-finish.
 
As a symbol of status and celebration, wine-drinking has become a part of many Filipino festivities and has become evident in Philippine lifestyle. While it has become a common sight, one may note that a hurdle to wine drinking among Filipinos is the preference for sweetness.
“We Pinoys are known to have sweet tooth. We love sweet delicacies and it is apparent in our usual practices like cooking.                     
                                                                      
For instance, most of us enjoy our spaghetti because it’s sweet. There’s no wonder we also look for that sweetness in drinks, even in wines. Globally also, there is a growing preference for sweet wines,” shares Von de Torres, Managing Director of Emperador Distillers, the company that distributes the Carlo Rossi brand of red and white wines in the Philippines.

The market of wine drinkers has been growing and can be somehow attributed to the openness of females to wine drinking because of its perceived health benefits. However, the preference for sweet wine is dominant since they find dry wines bitter. To satisfy this, the company brings to the market, from Carlo Rossi, the No.1 Imported Wine in the Philippines-Rossi Sweet Red.

Crafted from grapes grown in California’s sun drenched vineyards, Rossi Sweet Red is soft and sweet, with layers of vanilla and flavors of bright cherry and wild raspberry. It is guaranteed to burst with flavor and aroma with the right alcohol content, so Rossi Sweet Red isn’t just grape juice packed in a wine bottle.

Furthermore, Rossi Sweet Red innovates a creative means to drink wines: Have it on the rocks. The ice complements the rich, deep red color and allows the drinker to enjoy its sweet taste in the smoothest way possible.

A lot of people say that this is the best wine to serve to non wine drinkers . I you want to have a toast with people that do not drink wine , and you are not willing to drink cheap wine coolers this is the option to go with .

It has a great aroma . It is sweet, but not too sweet . It has non tanine flavors or after taste . You can actually taste the wine.


It can be compared to Italian sweet wines , but with the plus side that Carlo Rossi is actually reasonably priced. 


This wine is light to medium in body. The palate is well balanced. Bright red fruit and floral hints lead to a crisp finish.


“This is a perfect fit for a tropical country such as ours,” says de De
Torres.                                                                                
                                               Bottle-and-stemless-glassRET

The status and symbol that wine-drinking connote still remains but overall, the most important thing is still satisfaction.

Discover a different kind of sweetness from Rossi Sweet Red Wine, best enjoyed on the rocks.

Well balanced, this light to medium-bodied sweet red wine has flavors of bright red fruits and fresh floral notes with a nice crisp finish.


FLOOD AND TRAFFIC ALERT PLUS EVACUATION ADVISORY


FLOOD ALERT | via Marikina City PIO| 7 August 2012 - as of 12:35AM ->> THIRD (3rd) ALARM is now Raised for Marikina River NOW AT at 17.1 meters ABOVE sea level.

All gates of Manggahan Floodway open.

RESIDENTS of Brgys. Tumana & Malanday are advised to evacuate.
#marikina_river #dnd_forum

Huwag na po maging matigas ang ulo ninyo, para po sa kapakanan ninyo ang pagpapa evacuate sa inyo.

From National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council
44 minutes ago

TRAFFIC Alert | via MMDA Traffic Center | 6 August 2012 as of 11:35 PM

R. Papa Rizal Ave in Caloocan city. 37 inches, not passable to light vehicles. @mmda @dnd_forum

Kuha ito sa may LRT - R. Papa Station sa Rizal Avenue, Manila. Lubog na sa baha ang kalsada roon. 

Be Safe everyone! Keep Dry!


UPDATED LIST: Class suspensions for August 7, Tuesday


Class suspensions for August 7, Tuesday
by ANC 24/7 on Monday, August 6, 2012

PRESCHOOL-HIGH SCHOOL
Caloocan (public & private)
Mandaluyong (public & private) 
Navotas (public & private)
Quezon City (public & private)
Cainta, Rizal (public & private)
Binangonan, Rizal (public & private)

ALL LEVELS
Las Piñas (public & private)
Manila (public & private)
Muntinlupa (public & private)
San Juan (public & private)
Taguig (public & private)
Laguna (public & private)
Balanga City, Bataan (public & private)
Pilar, Bataan
Taytay, Rizal (public & private)
Bacoor, Cavite (public & private)

VALENZUELA
A. Deato Elementary School
Arkong Bato National High School
Coloong Elementary School
Isla Elementary School
Nuestra Senora De Guia Academy
Pasolo Elementary School
Pio Valenzuela Elementary School
PR San Diego Elementary School
Rincon Elementary School
San Diego Parochial School
Tagalag Elementary School
Wawang Pulo Elementary School

SCHOOLS
Ateneo De Manila University (all levels including graduate school)
Adamson University (all classes, office work)
Colegio de San Juan de Letran (all levels)
De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (all classes, office work)
Philippine Christian University (all levels including graduate school)
Philippine College of Criminology - Manila Law College
Polytechnic University Philippines (all levels)
Trinity University of Asia (all levels, office work)
University of Santo Tomas (all levels)
University

*LIST BEING UPDATED AS SOON AS WE RECEIVE INFO.
Last updated August 6, Monday, 9:55pm

KEEP SAFE AND DRY!


HOTLINE NUMBERS: In case of Emergency


It's been raining non-stop all over the metro. We hope you and your family are safe and dry. Here are some hotline numbers in case of emergency.

Keep safe!
I hope the traffic situation in different areas in the Metro will ease up.

The traffic in Taft Ave. is so vicious according to some netizens who got stuck in the traffic. It took them 2 hours to get to Kalaw  from Vito Cruz . The flood is knee deep in that area. Quezon Avenue,  Araneta and E. Rodrguez Araneta was not passable. 

One friend got stuck in Monumento in knee deep water.

A netizen said that the water in Sta.Mesa is already waist deep! Scary!

Ingat po kayo keep dry!

I hope everybody is safe. What if situation is still like this until tomorrow?



God bless us all!


LIST OF THOSE AREA WHO HAVE NO CLASSES TOMORROW



It's been raining non-stop all over the metro.  We hope you and your family are safe and dry. Marikina Sto. Nino stream gauge is now at 16.67 meters.

Pag-asa calls what we are experiencing siyamsiyam or 9 days of raining and 9 days without the sun according to sir Orly's wall.


Monday, August 6, 2012

LONG WEEKEND: August Holiday


LONG WEEKEND: August Holiday
 
There will be a four-day long weekend this August as officially announced by Malacanang.

Wow! Ang saya saya na naman ng mga estudyante, mga nag tra trabaho sa buong Pilipinas! Bakit? Dahil sa long weekend from August 18, 19, 20 and 21, 2012.

August 18 is Saturday

August 19 is Sunday

August 20 is end of Eid’l Fitr, Eid-al-Fitr (Eid al-Fitr, Eid ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Fitr, Eid) is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It marks the end of Ramadan, which is a month of fasting and prayer. Many Muslims attend communal prayers, listen to a khutba (sermon) and give zakat al-fitr (charity in the form of food) during Eid al-Fitr.

August 21 is a non-working holiday as it is the Ninoy Aquino day.  

Furthermore, August 29, a Monday  have been declared non-working holidays by Malacanang.

August 29 marks National Heroes’ Day 
 
Sa mga hindi kumbinsido eto po andg Proclamation No. 295 for your guidance which you can found here.
Enjoy! Don't forget to be grateful for all your blessings!

God bless your heart!


Sunday, August 5, 2012

CARLOS CELDRAN:Sudden Barter tour!


Oh la la! My favorite Carlos Celdran announced a SUDDEN Barter tour! 

When: Monday, August 6, 2012
Time: 4pm 
Where: Meet at Fort Santiago entrance. 

Pay the basic museum fees and go on an Intramuros tour through BARTER. 

Trade a tour for anything! Food, a condo, live plants, cured meats. Anything. Plus heI'll give you a FREE Breakfast magazine too!  O saan ka pa! Go na kayo! Don't forget your payong!



KOREAN FOOD: Affordable Authentic Korean Food At Chef's Noodle


What could be a nicer way to spend a rainy day than spending time with your friends and love ones, sharing good stories, laughing your hearts out and eating Korean food at Chef's Noodle
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BAYANI AGBAYANI: Bayani Ang Tatay Ko




Funny man Bayani Agbayani stars in “Bayani Ang Tatay Ko" an Indie Film about life and struggles produced by M&N Film.

Filipinos are known worldwide for having positive attitude in handling difficulties in life. Filipinos tackle problems with a smile. I remember during "Ondoy" those people with water up to their neck and yet you can see them smiling despite being struck with the wrath of nature.
We Filipinos spend our life’s most vivid moments with the people we love. Bayani Ang Tatay Ko does not only wishes to instill family values but also provides entertainment and at the same time honor the law enforcers.

Actor-comedian and host Bayani Agbayani plays SPO3 Nicanor Corpuz , a decorated cop, loving dad and husband to his wife Susan played by Yayo Aguila, and son, Adrian played by child actor Yogo Singh. They live a simple, happy life until an incident took their lives on a different turn. One morning while in the police detachment where he is working, Taning played by Rommel Montano, a toughie from an influential family came looking for his colleague, SPO1 Joey Ponce. Ponce apparently shut down his illegal “videokarera” business and refused to accept a bribe, making the latter furious. Taning was scandalizing the station so he took a policewoman, SPO2 Pinky Madrigal hostage prompting Nick to defend his colleague.

Nick was suspended from service and he turned to selling “isaw” to make ends meet. Failing to do so, his wife Susan decided to go to Hongkong to work as a domestic helper. To help him in his business, Susan sent his brother, Ading played by Gene Padilla to help Nick tend to the isaw business. But the former cop realized that he is not cut for business, so he asked for his ninong, Col. Roberto Ugarte to give him an assignment. Colonel Ugarte referred him to the city hall where he worked as a traffic enforcer. As a traffic enforcer, Nick has learned to be happy with his new job because he wears a uniform and arrests violators. It was at this time when he was informed that his colleague, Ponce has remained missing since the precinct incident; SPO1 Fernandez had been looking for him. Worse, his wife Susan called to tell him she was victimized by an illegal recruiter.

All these tribulations that had happened to Nick and his family occurred very untimely. Witness how will a typical Filipino family face these challenges in a comedic and a bit of dramatic way with a sting of action to highlight the story.

Joining the lead stars are actor/model and ex-PBB housemate, Johann Santos, Ms. Jet Claveria, Butch Elizalde, Pinoy T.A.L.K. host Paul Quimbo, Ms. Jing Javier and Paulo Ponce and is under the helm of Ellen Argano.  “Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” is one of the official entries to the 2nd PNP Film Festival and subsequently, the awarding will take place at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) on August 7, 2012.

Being a policeman is indeed a noble profession. As we all know, it is both a difficult and extensive task to be on call for the continuous protection of the public and their property as well and maintain law and order. Preventing crime, reducing fear and ensuring the improvement of every citizen’s quality of life are no way an easy job. So let us all salute our officers. Yes. the all-time “bayani” of every community.

“Bayani...Ang Tatay Ko...” will have its premiere showing on August 5, 2012, Sunday at SM North Edsa Cinema 5, 5:00- 6:30 PM. Please be guided for further announcements and updates of the movie’s scheduled screenings in various theaters nationwide. For the movie's block screening and sponsorship matters, please contact Ms. Nanette or Grace at these numbers: 425-1658 and 0915-8170505

For more info and updates please visit and like their Facebook page: Bayani Ang Tatay Ko


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