Just About Pinoy

Love Letter to Filipinos

2013-02-26T06:52:00.001-08:00

I am writing to thank Filipinos for the way you have treated me here, and to pass on a lesson I learned from observing the differences between your culture and mine over the years.

I am an expatriate worker. I refer to myself as an OAW, an overseas American worker, as a bad joke. The work I do involves a lot of traveling and changing locations, and I do it alone, without family. I have been in 21 countries now, not including my own. It was fun at first. Now, many years later, I am getting tired. The Philippines remains my favorite country of all, though, and I’d like to tell you why before I have to go away again.

I have lived for short periods here, traveled here, and have family and friends here. My own family of origin in the United States is like that of many Americans—not much of a family. Americans do not stay very close to their families, geographically or emotionally, and that is a major mistake. I have long been looking for a home and a family, and the Philippines is the only place I have lived where people honestly seem to understand how important their families are.

Find Time To Relax

2011-12-19T21:01:00.000-08:00

Others die of poor health because of working too hard. We must remember that our body is not a machine or made of steel. Whether we like it or not, our body must rest for many hours each day to recharge itself. If we deprive it from its most needed relaxation, we are slowly killing it.

Want To Live A Long Life?

2011-12-14T21:05:00.000-08:00

If you're a smoker, the single most important thing you can do to live longer, healthier life is to quit smoking.

Mind Over Matter

2011-11-13T21:03:00.000-08:00

The adage "mind over matter" is true. Try to think that you are not in good condition, and sooner than you expect, you are already sick of something. How you think about yourself influences the condition of your body.

2011 Electronics Technicians Licensure Exam Result

2011-11-07T22:07:00.000-08:00

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on October 29- 30, 2011
Released on November 4, 2011

ACOSTA, ANGELO ACIERTO
ALPUERTO, ZYRUS GERALD ARTIENDA
ANCHETA, JOSHUA BUSTAMANTE
ANDAL, RYAN ANTHONY MACATANGAY
ARENAS, ZENORINO PUMANES
ARRIOLA, ARLOU ARGUELLES
AUSTRIA, CHRISTIAN AGANA
BRIONES, DENNIES CARLO DIAZ
CALAYAG, NEIL ANDREW FRANCISCO
CALUNSAG, DANILO JR. DE GUZMAN
CIRIO, KEVIN ALBERT JIMENEZ
COLOBONG, DANIKARL PAJARIN
DE CASTRO, PROLES JOSEPH BERNARDINO
DELA CRUZ, ALVIN LESTER LANDICHO
DELA PEÑA, ALEXANDER JOSEPH GARCIA
DOCE, JOHN KENNETTE CARRERA
DUMALAY, JOHN EDISON QUIZON
ESCAÑO, LOVELY AIMEE MENDOZA
HERNANDEZ, JAYEL SOMERA
JOCSON, KIMBERLY QUIJANO
KU, JAN VINCENT ESCAÑO
LAPEÑA, MARICRIS ROQUE
LUNAS, KARIMA PAULA HERRERA
MADLANG-AWA, FERLYN JEA QUIMA
MARCELLA, MARC ANTHONY MAGCAYANG
MATOLA, DAVID TORRES
MELENDEZ, RYAN DELARNA
MENDOZA, JEREMIAH REGALADO
MENDOZA, MARACHELE DIMZON
MENDOZA, NELSON JR VASQUEZ
MONCADA, DEANNE NICOLE SANTOS
MONTAOS, RAYMOND SAN PEDRO
MUELLE, MIKO AGUILAR
NAIMIT, KENNETH ISAAC DAQUIOAG
NAZARENO, NICANOR II BONTO
NODADO, ROD VINCENT BAYRANTE
OCSILLOS,KEITH MICHAEL ABANADOR
PAGTALUNAN, JONATHAN MIRABEL
PARRENÑO , BENZ CHRISTIAN CASTILLO
PASION, SUNSHINE ROA
PAUS, DENNIS BAUTISTA
PERALTA, CHRIS NEIL PAOLO ARNDA
PRINCIPE, RENIEL MANUEL CORTEZ
PUEYO, JOHN PAUL DE GUZMAN
REYES, REYMAN MANLANGIT
SABADO, GIRLIE PERIDAS
SALVADOR CHRISTIAN PAUL GARCIA
SANTOS MARIA CARLA DAVID
SIWAGAN, RONALDO RAAGAS
SUMINGUIT, JOELBERT NALASA
TAÑAG, JEFFERSON ROSIL
TIBON, MICHAEL JOSHUA REVAULA
TINGALA, MARY ANN JAVIER
UBATAY, MARLO AGDEFA
URMA, KARYLL HARDY GALLATO
UTLANG, RODEL JOHN RACHO
VANDERLIPE, GILBERT DOMINGO
YU, DAVID RYAN ANG

***NOTHING FOLLOWS***

Source: Manila Bulletin ( November 7, 2011 issue)

Congrats Gwendolyn!

2011-11-07T06:35:00.000-08:00

One of the best assets that possesses by a Filipina lady is her beauty. Another Filipina who captured the world is Gwendolyn Ruais. She was crowned 1st Runner-Up in the prestigious 2011 Miss World beauty pageant in Earls Court in West London, November 6, 2011(Nov. 7 in the Phils.), while Miss Venezuela, Ivian Sarcos was adjudged Miss World 2011.

Miss World, 1st Runner-Up , Gwendolyn Ruais

Watch this video clip and see how Gwendolyn delivered her answer during the question and answer portion. She really proved herself that she has the beauty and the brains too.

Congratulations Gwendolyn! You really deserve the crown...We're so proud of you!

1,684 New Electronics Engineers

2011-11-06T14:30:00.000-08:00

Manila Bulletin, the leading newspaper in the Philippines posted the top ten electronics engineers and top five electronics technicians in the November 6, 2011 issue. According to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) 1,684 out 4,568 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination, and 58 out of 108 passed the Electronics Technician Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Cebu, and Davao last month.

TOP 10 ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS:

Paulo Jessie Ramos Morales; University of the Philippines-Diliman-94.60%
Marie Therese Singzon Romano; Mapua Institute of Technology-Manila-94.30%
Ryan Tobesa Villamor; Adamson University-93.90%
Nixon Albert Estacio Ramos; Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Main Sta. Mesa, 92.10%
John Ray Navea Villaceran; University of Saint La Salle-92.00%
Janelle Panis Esconde, Saint Louis University-91.90%
Jonel Dela Cruz De Leon; Bulacan State University(For:Bcat)-Malolos-91.70%; Joseph Sandoval Rivera, University of Saint La Salle-91.70%
Marc Stephen Dolot Ocampo; University of the Philippines-Diliman-91.60%
John Ryan Dinglasan Regalario; Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila-91.50%
Evrhoy Dejapa Coja; Technological University of the Philippines-Visayas-91.40%

TOP 5 ELECTRONICS TECHNICIANS:

Joshua Bustamante Ancheta, Technological Institute of the Philippines-Manila-86.00%
Reyman Manlangit Reyes; Feati University-83.00%
Christian Agana Austria; Mapua Institute of Technology-Manila-82.00% Dennis Carlo Diaz Briones, Mapua Institute of Technology-Manila-82.00%
Proles Joseph Bernardino De Castro; De la Salle Uiversity-Lipa-81.00%; Alvin Alester Landicho Dela Cruz, Bicol University Ind'l Tech. (Bucit)-Legazpi-81.00%
Jonathan Mirabel Pagtalunan; Bulacan State University (For Bcat.) Malolos-80.00%

The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo,chairman and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, member.

Registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card (ID) and Certificate of Registration will start on November 9,2011 until November 15,2011.

Requirements for for registration:

Duly accomplished Oath Form or "Panunumpa n Propesyonal"
Current Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
Two (2) passport-sized picture (colored with white background & complete nametag)
One (1) 1"x1" picture (colored with white background & complete nametag)
Two (2) metered documentary stamps
One (1) short brown envelope with name and profession

Registration Fees:

Initial Registration Fee- P600.00
Annual Registration Fee -P450.00 (for 2011-2014)

Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The complete list will be published in the November 7, 2011 issue of the Manila Bulletin.

Source: Manila Bulletin

12 Outstanding Pinay Character Actresses

2011-10-28T21:01:00.000-07:00

A columnist of Tempo, Philippine local newspaper, named in his Highspeed column the 12 outstanding character actresses in the Philippine cinema. All of them are active in showbiz, listed in no particular order:

PERLA BAUTISTA- Leading lady of the '60s, FAMAS and Urian awardee, loved and respected.
ANITA LINDA- Queen of Premiere Productions of the '50s, still very much around these days.
CARIDAD SANCHEZ- Cebu's contribution to Philippine cinema, all around actress, excellent in dramatic and comic roles.
GINA PAREÑO- The most talented of the Stars 66 batch, survivor and unsikable. Honored here and abroad. Urian actress of the decade.
LIZA LORENA- Miss Luzon of the '60s, from glamor girl to award-winning actress.
CHANDA ROMERO- Sex symbol of the '70s who developed into a fine actress.
CELIA RODRIGUEZ- Quotable star, glamor girl.
CHERRY PIE PICACHE- Should be included in the list of all-time greats. Urian actress of the decade.
JACLYN JOSE- From daring to baring star ( think "Private Show") too much honored actress.
BING LOYZAGA- Especially effective in contravida characters.
ANA CAPRI- A sexpot who can act, best actress for "Pila Balde", given by an international filmfest, Cinemanila.
ANGEL AQUINO- Give her any role and she'll come out winner.

Fish Farming: A good business for Pinoy

2011-10-26T20:44:00.000-07:00

Fish is abundant in the Philippines and is the cheapest source of protein, thanks to advances made in aquaculture or fish farming. Aquaculture is contributing significantly to food security, livelihood, and economy. It involves raising seaweeds, milkfish, tilapia, shrimp, oysters and mussels in tanks or enclosures, ponds, pens, cages and open coastal waters.

Batang Pinoy Returns

2011-10-25T23:19:00.000-07:00

To further strengthen the country's sports development program, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) revived the Batang Pinoy. Put on hold for eight years, the Batang Pinoy has been designed to discover athletes outside the schools, 15 years old and below.

New Set of Philipine peso bills: One of the best currencies series in the world

2011-10-25T20:25:00.000-07:00

The series of new peso bills has been judged as one of the best currency series in the world in an international design competition.The set of new peso notes,
called the "New Generation Currency (NGC)" series, was one of two finalists for best new currencies in the world in a worldwide contest organized by the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA).

Security guard claims P48-M 6/45 Lotto Jackpot

2011-10-25T19:28:00.000-07:00

A 40 year-old security guard joined the instant lotto millionaires club as he claimed on October 19 the P47,959,961.40 Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot last October 17.

Filipino Traits Enriched By Foreigners

2011-10-16T23:28:00.000-07:00

Filipino traits were enriched by foreigners who lived in the Philippines. Such influences helped Filipinos to become better and more productive citizens of the country.

Chinese. The first Chinese to arrive and live in the Philippines were traders. The Chinese were hard workers, disciplined, and honest. They also demonstrated dignity of work and were not choosy in the jobs they do.

Muslims from Southeast Asia. Islam was brought to the Philippines by Muslim trader and missionaries from nearby Southeast Asian countries, mainly Indonesia and Malaysia. The spiritual influence of these Muslim traders resulted in the conversion of many Filipinos to Islam. The devotion of Filipino Muslims to their faith serves as an example to other Filipinos. They believe that the teachings of their religion must be faithfully followed.

Spaniards. The arrival of the Spaniards brought many changes in the way of life of Filipinos. Christianity was introduced and it enriched the spirituality of Filipinos. Going to church and praying are part of their expression of faith. Helping other people is also a sign that Filipinos are practicing the teachings of their faith.

Americans. The Americans colonized the Philippines after the Spaniards. They instilled in the Filipinos the value of good education as a means of improving one's life. The Americans introduced the public school system and gave many Filipinos a chance to learn. They built schools in the different provinces and taught many Filipinos how to read, write, and count. The Americans also emphasized the importance of the following laws and respecting the rights of all people.

"Prevention Is Worth A Pound Of Cure"

2011-10-15T21:08:00.000-07:00

As many as 70% of known causes of cancers are avoidable and related to lifestyle, according to http://www.prevention.com

20 Ways to Prevent Cancer :

1. Filter your tap water

2. Stop topping your gas tank

3. Marinate meat before grilling

4. Caffeinate every day

5. Water down your cancer risk

6. Load up on really green greens

7. Snack on Brazil nuts

8. Burn off your breast cancer risk

9. Skip the dry cleaner

10. Ask your doc about breast density

11. Head off cell phone risks

12. Block skin cancer with color

13. Pick a doc with a past

14. Eat clean foods

15. Read food labels for folic acid

16. Up your calcium intake

17. Commit to whole grains

18. Pay attention to pain

19. Avoid unnecessary scans

20. Drop 10 pounds

It's up to you to change your lifestyle. No one else can do it for you.

Source: http://www.prevention.com/20-ways-to-prevent-cancer/list/1.shtml

The Filipino Value of "Matiisin"

2011-10-14T22:40:00.000-07:00

The Filipino is by native " matiisin" (patient) because he is "mapagmahal" (loving). This is the kind of virtue that gets beneath the surface of a Filipino which form part of his true identity. "Pagtitiis" (patience) is a source of strength and a sign of challenge that can only be understood by those who have reached a reasonable level of maturity.

Utang Na Loob

2011-10-13T21:27:00.000-07:00

We Filipinos possess a beautiful tradition, a feeling of deep gratitude for a goodwill or favor--financially or moral support--which we received earlier. It is a tradition of reciprocity, and we call it "Utang Na Loob." It makes us look forward to an opportunity to express our gratitude and return the favor.

The Filipino Family

2011-10-12T23:14:00.000-07:00

To have a loving and caring family is another goal of Filipinos. The family is where Filipinos first learn about values and good behavior.

Expressions That Depict Filipino Spirituality

2011-10-12T04:04:00.000-07:00

The Filipino is by nature a religious and spiritual man. Let me enumerate the Filipino expressions that describe the spirituality of the Filipino.

Health is Wealth

2011-10-11T20:57:00.000-07:00

A popular saying goes that when wealth is lost, nothing is lost. When health is lost, all is lost! When you are ill, you become a burden, not only to yourself but also to your family. Worse when you become a burden to society.

Our Filipino Religiosity

2011-10-11T20:15:00.000-07:00

We Filipinos, as a general rule, are a religious lot. Our external religiosity, most of which hark back to our Catholic heritage of the Spanish colonial period of the 17th-18th centuries when our country was bajo las campanas (under the church bells).

Filipino Character Traits

2011-10-11T02:16:00.000-07:00

Given some handicaps and defects, and despite the burden of our poverty and history, we Filipinos have nevertheless many beautiful traits, among which are the following: