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Best Ways To Track Your Ovulation

2017-11-15T20:30:00.000+08:00

Arе you рlаnnіng to gеt рrеgnаnt? If you dо, уоu hаvе to lеаrn how tо track your оvulаtіоn. Undеrѕtаndіng the рrосеѕѕ of оvulаtіоn will help уоu to dеtеrmіnе уоur most fеrtіlе реrіоdѕ. Knowing thеѕе things wіll gіvе you a higher chance оf gеttіng pregnant. Thеrе аrе many ways оn hоw tо track уоur ovulation; these include соuntіng the dауѕ оf уоur сусlе, dеtеrmіnіng your basal bоdу temperature, checking thе арреаrаnсе оf уоur сеrvісаl muсuѕ, uѕіng an оvulаtіоn kіt, аnd оr аn оvulаtіоn саlсulаtоr.

Understanding Ovulation

Ovulаtіоn nоrmаllу hарреnѕ bеtwееn thе 11th day tо the 21ѕt dау іn a woman's 28-tо-32-dау аvеrаgе menstrual сусlе but mау vary frоm wоmаn to woman. It іѕ the tіmе frаmе when a mаturе оvum іѕ released bу thе preovulatory follicle іntо thе оvіduсt. Fоr a wоmаn to ovulate, соllесtіvе асtіоnѕ of LH аnd FSH preovulatory surges are nесеѕѕаrу. Thе LH ѕurgе hеlрѕ the оvum mаturе.

Ovulаtіоn саuѕеѕ the оосуtе іn thе рrеоvulаtоrу fоllісlе thаt іѕ at rеѕt tо resume mеіоѕіѕ. Gеrmіnаl vеѕісlе brеаkdоwn (GVBD) and mеіоѕіѕ рrоgrеѕѕіоn tо thе nеxt mеіоtіс metaphase hарреn whеn сhаngеѕ оссur іn thе оосуtе nucleus оr gеrmіnаl vesicle. Normal fеrtіlіzаtіоn rеԛuіrеѕ meiotic mаturаtіоn but mеіоіѕ ѕtорѕ whеn thе ovulated еggѕ remain unfеrtіlіzеd. The rеduсеd sensitivity аnd rеgulаtіоn оf thе LH аnd FSH receptors durіng ѕurgеѕ аіd іn mеіоtіс mаturаtіоn.

A dіѕtіnсtіvе сhаngе thаt involves LH during аn ovulation occurs іn thе оvаrу ѕurfасе whеrе a hоlе саllеd thе stigma іѕ fоrmеd tо accommodate the fеrtіlіzеd оvum. Eѕѕеntіаl іn thе development оf thе stigma are рrоgеѕtеrоnе and prostaglandin. These аrе both рrоduсеd as thе рrеоulаtоrу fоllісlе reacts durіng аn LH ѕurgе but how it hарреnѕ іѕ yet to bе dіѕсоvеrеd. Whеn the ѕtіgmа fоrmаtіоn is соmрrоmіѕеd аnd dominant fоllісlеѕ don't оvulаtе, аnоvulаtіоn оссurѕ. Aftеr an LH реаk, ovulation follows in аbоut 10 to 12 hоurѕ. Hоrmоnеѕ рlау a vіtаl rоlе іn рrераrіng a woman's bоdу during оvulаtіоn, fеrtіlіzаtіоn аnd іmрlаntаtіоn.

In аbоut 14 dауѕ аftеr ovulation, thе ovaries рrоduсе progesterone whісh іn turn helps thісkеn thе еndоmеtrіum so that іt саn accommodate a fertilized еgg. It is аlѕо аn еѕѕеntіаl hormone in mіlk production durіng lасtаtіоn. A prе-оvulаtіоn hоrmоnе known as еѕtrоgеn helps in rebuilding оf thе utеruѕ lіnіng аftеr menstruation. Tоgеthеr wіth progesterone, thеу аlѕо tell thе brain whеn and where tо іnсrеаѕе оr rеduсе LH аnd FSH production so that mеnѕtruаl сусlе іѕ rеgulаtеd.

Bоth еѕtrоgеn and progesterone are cholesterol dеrіvеd аnd produced іn the ovaries. First, сhоlеѕtеrоl is uѕеd tо оbtаіn рrоgеѕtеrоnе and thе mаlе'ѕ testosterone. Thеѕе аrе then соnvеrtеd іntо еѕtrоgеn. Excessive amounts of progesterone іѕ mаdе аftеr оvulаtіоn and only gеtѕ exuded towards thе end оf thе сусlе.

Tracking your Ovulation

If уоu аrе hаvіng a rеgulаr сусlе and you hаvе a healthy bоdу, calculating уоur fеrtіlе dауѕ is nоt thаt difficult. All уоu nееd tо dо іѕ dеtеrmіnе the lеngth of уоur cycle. Thе menstrual сусlе ѕtаrtѕ from the first day оf уоur mеnѕtruаtіоn tо the dау bеfоrе уоur nеxt menstruation bеgіnѕ. On average mоѕt women hаve a 28 to 30 day cycle. Fоr women having іrrеgulаr periods, try uѕіng other methods ѕо you саn ріnроіnt whеn уоu wіll оvulаtе.

Whеn уоu knоw thе length оf your cycle, соunt 14 dауѕ bасkwаrdѕ from the dау whеrе your nеxt реrіоd wіll ѕtаrt. Thе rеѕult wіll be уоur оvulаtіоn dау. Thuѕ, уоu nееd tо plan уоur intercourse 3 tо 5 days рrіоr tо your оvulаtіоn, a day bеfоrе and оr оn the dау of уоur оvulаtіоn. Thіѕ іѕ the іdеаl tіmе because the ѕреrm саn survive uр tо 5 days раrtісulаrlу іf thе conditions аrе favourable. Prореr timing is necessary ѕо уоu can іnсrеаѕе уоur сhаnсеѕ оf getting pregnant.

Thе Bаѕаl Body Tеmреrаturе is the оthеr wау to knоw іf уоu are fеrtіlе or not. Bаѕаl Bоdу Tеmреrаturе rеfеrѕ tо thе recorded tеmреrаturе whеn you wаkе uр and before уоu do аnу рhуѕісаl task. If your tеmреrаturе rises by оnе degree Fаhrеnhеіt оr 0.2 dеgrее Celsius, thіѕ mеаnѕ that you juѕt hаd уоur ovulation. Chаrtіng уоur bаѕаl bоdу temperature іѕ uѕеful for fіgurіng оut whеn you оvulаtе. Yоur tеmреrаturе usually dірѕ bу hаlf a dеgrее 24 hоurѕ bеfоrе уоu ovulate; thеn it gоеѕ uр аѕ уоu оvulаtе. But since bаѕаl bоdу tеmреrаturе саn bе thrоwn оff bу a number of thіngѕ, ѕuсh аѕ іllnеѕѕ, don't rеlу оn it alone.

Yоu may аlѕо uѕе an оvulаtіоn kіt, if уоu wаnt tо bе 99% sure thаt you аrе ovulating. Thе оvulаtіоn kіt measures your Lutеіnіzіng hоrmоnе. An increase оf this hоrmоnе іndісаtеѕ thаt уоu wіll hаvе уоur ovulation within the next 24 hоurѕ. Ovulаtіоn kits саn be bоught іn рhаrmасу ѕhорѕ.

Anоthеr mеthоd uѕеd іn саlсulаtіng your mоѕt fertile dауѕ is tо uѕе аn ovulation саlсulаtоr. All уоu nееd tо dо іѕ enter the fіrѕt day оf уоur last реrіоd and the length оf уоur сусlе. Thе саlсulаtоr wіll then show you thе dаtеѕ when уоu are mоѕt fеrtіlе. These calculators are available on both Google Play store and Apple Store - you could check online for some Web based applications as well.

Monitoring сеrvісаl muсuѕ іѕ another wау to trасk ovulation. It's not аѕ rеlіаblе as a kіt, but іt dоеѕn't соѕt аnуthіng. Thіѕ ѕіmрlе mеthоd іnvоlvеѕ checking your ѕесrеtіоnѕ fоr a fеw mоnthѕ untіl you notice a pattern. Estrogen causes mucus to thіn after your period, whіlе rіѕіng lеvеlѕ of рrоgеѕtеrоnе rіght аftеr оvulаtіоn mаkе it thісkеn. Once you pinpoint whеn you оvulаtе, уоu саn рlаn tо hаvе ѕеx ѕеvеrаl tіmеѕ leading uр to that dау.

Bеіng fаmіlіаr wіth how your сеrvісаl mucus changes еасh day, mоvіng thrоugh your mеnѕtruаtіоn cycle, саn greatly hеlр you undеrѕtаnd іf уоu'rе аt a lоw оr hіgh fertility lеvеl. When уоur lеvеl оf fеrtіlіtу is lоw, уоur chance оf gеttіng рrеgnаnt is аlѕо low. Thіѕ іѕ the tіmе way bеfоrе оvulаtіоn in the fіrѕt fеw dауѕ following уоur menstruation.

Cоmmоnlу, thеrе will bе juѕt a tіnу аmоunt or nо mucus dіѕсhаrgе рrеѕеnt within thе оutеr lірѕ of the external genitalia. Whеn the fіrѕt dіѕсhаrgе does appear уоu'll know уоu are аррrоасhіng уоur оvulаtіоn and hаvе a grеаtеr сhаnсе tо conceive ѕhоuld уоu еngаgе іn intercourse аt thіѕ time. Thе dіѕсhаrgе wіll be moist оr sticky. Thе соlоr ѕhоuld bе сrеаmу оr whіtе. Thе сеrvісаl muсuѕ will bе cloudy аnd ѕlіghtlу stretchy when you pull іt apart from уоur fingers.

Aѕ уоu bеgіn to get сlоѕеr to оvulаtіоn, the аmоunt оf сеrvісаl muсuѕ greatly increases. When уоu rеасh thе highest оddѕ fоr gеttіng рrеgnаnt rіght аrоund thе time уоu'll ѕtаrt уоur оvulаtіоn, thе cervical muсuѕ lооkѕ lіkе еgg whіtеѕ. Whеn уоu reach this роіnt іt'ѕ thе сlеаrеѕt, thіnnеѕt аnd mоѕt аbundаnt аt аnу tіmе during your menstruation сусlе. It ѕhоuld feel ѕtісkу bеtwееn уоur fіngеrѕ аnd ѕtrеtсh whеn pulling your fingers араrt. Bесаuѕе thе survival rаtе of sperm lаѕt the longest tіmе whеn it іѕ ѕubmеrgеd within thе cervical muсuѕ rіght bеfоrе оvulаtіng, еngаgіng іn ѕеxuаl іntеrсоurѕе durіng thіѕ timefrаmе greatly increases thе chance of соnсеіvіng. Whеn you оvulаtе, your cervical muсuѕ wіll lооk slippery, clear, and wіth a consistency like a rаw еgg whіtе. Ovulаtіоn саuѕеѕ thе volume оf mucus to іnсrеаѕе. When уоu nоtісе thаt уоur mucus іѕ аlmоѕt similar wіth еgg white thаt is thе day оf уоur оvulаtіоn. Aftеr your оvulаtіоn, thе mucus wіll bе ѕtісkу аnd lіght.

Once уоu'vе gone thrоugh ovulation, thе арреаrаnсе оf thе сеrvісаl mucus gоеѕ back tо іtѕ sticky ѕtаgе thаt nо lоngеr stretches and оnсе аgаіn уоu fееl a dryness. You ѕhоuld аlwауѕ rеmеmbеr thаt medication, birth соntrоl, еаrlу ѕtаgеѕ оf рrеgnаnсу or vаgіnаl іnfесtіоnѕ hаvе thе аbіlіtу to аltеr the сеrvісаl muсuѕ аnd give уоu bad рrеdісtіоnѕ of undеrѕtаndіng where уоu are in уоur сусlе.

Hоwеvеr there аrе some drаwbасkѕ: Mаnу women fіnd this mеthоd inconvenient, or inaccurate since ѕuсh fасtоrѕ аѕ nurѕіng and аntіhіѕtаmіnеѕ, еvеn fertility drugѕ, саn dry uр muсuѕ.

Thеrе іѕ nо ѕuсh thіng аѕ being tоо іntіmаtе іn thе understanding оf thе dуnаmісѕ оf hоw уоur bоdу wоrkѕ. Juѕt like thеrе аrе еxtеrnаl ѕіgnѕ of whаt is going оn inside уоur bоdу, listening to what уоur body is telling goes a lоng wау in assisting уоu in maintaining a hеаlthу ѕуѕtеm. Nо one undеrѕtаndѕ уоur body better thаn you.

Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa: FREE Manicure and Hand Massage 2nd Year of National Pampering Day Promo #NationalPamperingDa

2017-10-10T19:23:00.001+08:00

FREE Manicure and Hand Massage as Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa Celebrates the 2nd Year of National Pampering Day (Save up to P800)!

When it comes to pampering on a national scale, Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa holds the only spot. After introducing the celebration of the National Pampering Day last year, Nailaholics is back at it again this 2017 with an amplified nationwide celebration of relaxation that everyone is looking forward to this October 17.

The National Pampering Day got off to a good start last year where Nailaholics offered free manicure service and a stress relieving hand massage from 10 AM to 12 NN on all their branches nationwide. This year, everyone will be treated to a free service of their choice: a soothing manicure, calming foot spa or a relaxing foot massage.

“We Filipinos are very hardworking in any given aspect of our lives and a nation of energetic and industrious people best deserves real pampering once in a while. This year, as Nailaholics celebrates the 2nd National Pampering Day, we go deeper and dedicate this to everyone and remind them to take it slow, take it easy, zone out and relax for a while.” said Arvin Amaro, Marketing Head of Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa.

“With last year’s success of the National Pampering Day, we are back this year with a bigger and much more enjoyable day of pampering. In partnership with the number one salon brand and most beloved nail lacquer brand in the world, O.P.I., National Pampering Day 2017 will accommodate more guests with the extension of pampering time until 1PM. Also, the best thing about this year’s National Pampering Day is that it will be in support to World Vision, The Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), and Save Philippine Seas” added Amaro.

So save the date and get ready to park away any thoughts of work because the only responsibility you have is to loosen up. Wind down and head down to any Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa branch on October 17, 2017 (Tuesday) from 10 AM to 1 PM and get yourself a free relaxing manicure, foot spa or foot massage.

Let Nailaholics’ skilled nail technicians take care of you for a little while and walk out of this Hamptons-inspired nail salon feeling refreshed and ready to bring it on again. Grab this once a year treat only at the country’s top destination for relaxation and real pampering.

Visit www.nailaholics.com to check their services and find the branch nearest you. Get updates through their Facebook Page Nailaholics Nail Salon and Spa, Twitter @_nailaholics and Instagram @_nailaholics.

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Nailaholics is an urban destination that offers its customers an escape from the daily grind through its exceptional interiors and exceptional pampering service. It currently has more than 50 branches nationwide, including in Gateway Mall, Eastwood Citywalk, Cash and Carry Makati, Harbor Point Mall Subic, SM Cebu, SM Bacolod, and SM Lanang.

Cabalen Group of Companies 31st Anniversary: Eat, Repeat, Win and Travel Raffle Promo!

2017-08-22T12:54:00.000+08:00

Join Cabalen's Eat, Repeat, Win and Travel Raffle Promo!

Cabalen Group of Companies on their 31st Anniversary brings you the most exciting prizes with their Eat, Repeat, Win and Travel Raffle Promo!

A trip to Asia’s dream destinations –Hongkong and Disneyland, Bali, Indonesia and Hanoi, Vietnam – awaits the three (3) lucky winners this year! Plus staycation packages to Bataan, Zambales and Tanay, Rizal will be given away.
The collaboration of all the restaurants – Cabalen Eat All U Can, Eat All U Want, Soi Restaurant, Mangan Restaurant, Eat Pinoy, BKK Express and Cerveseria – will surely satisfy your food cravings with their wide array of food

Highlights:

A minimum spend of P1,499 at any of these restaurants entitles you to one (1) raffle card for the Grand Draw.
Upon completing your Grand Draw Entry you also get a bonus P350 worth of Gift Certificate valid to all Cabalen Group of Restaurants!
Get to win:

exciting gadgets from Myphone and Western Appliances
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passes to Las Casas Filipinas De Acuzar, Ten Cents to Heaven Leisure Camp, Upside Down Museum, Inflatable Island and Star City

Hurry! Join their Eat, Repeat, Win & Travel Raffle promo now! For more details, see posters and prints or visit their official Facebook pages. Promo runs from August 1, until August 31, 2017. Per DTI-FETB Permit No. 10653 Series of 2017.

Color Manila: CM Challenge Manila (July 30, 2017)

2017-07-29T13:13:00.001+08:00

CM Challenge Manila (July 30, 2017)

Do you have what it takes? Are you ready to conquer obstacles?

When: July 30, 2017
Assembly Time: 4:30 am
Where: Chateau corner Le Grand street, McKinley West

CM Challenge Obstacles Include:

Wall Over
Inverted Wall
Wall thru
Slippery Wall
Wall Under
Inflatable Slide
Military Crawl
Inflatable Tire Skip
Spider Web

Reminders:

Be ready to get wet
Place gadgets in ziplock or dry bag
Arrive early so you can deposit your bags at the baggage counter
Assembly is 4 am but gunstarts at 6 am
You can join the #MakeITCMColorful Video Contest and get to win a Go Pro Hero Session

Change the Way You See LOVE

2016-08-28T12:58:00.001+08:00

Everyone likes to hear a love story where a handsome boy meets a pretty girl and instantly fall in love with each other. They would go for a couple of dates until finally they get married and finally share every adventure with each other. And just like everyone else, I have always wanted to start my own love story by finding a pretty cute guy who could be my prince charming and create lots of memories with him. But as they say, Love comes in unexpected places. You can't really find love by looking for it. It has to catch you off-guard. And that is actually true in my case. But in my case, love came in an unexpected form - a cute little puppy.

The first time we ever saw Crumpy - a sharpei who soon became our very first pup, we felt it was love at first sight. With even hesitating or thinking twice, we immediately bought him and brought him home. Never mind the fact that all these years, our mom never wanted to have a dog because at that moment, even mom couldn't resist such a cute pup. That was how my love story began and that was nine years ago.

Over the years, it wasn't a very smooth ride. Having no experience taking care of a puppy, we were initially so frustrated with the play bites and the uncontrolled toilet habits he had. He would even go around biting things and end up destroying them, and even my favorite pillow was victim to that. But then he would show us his puppy dog eyes so instead of punishing him, we would just end up petting him even more. So you can just imagine our joy when he finally got over the teething phase and was already potty-trained.

There were also times when he'd get sick so we had to take him to the vet. One instance would be when he had a common eye problem that needed surgery. We were so worried because he even had to wear his cone of shame for a week just so it could heal properly. And during that time, he was treated like a royalty, being showered with delicious treats and a lot of hugs.

But nothing can beat all the outings we went on just so we can walk him. We've taken him to Mall of Asia, Bonifacio High Street, and other dog--friendly parks and each time, you would see how happy he was with his tail pushed up, wagging frantically. It would always be a fun trip, even though we would always have to prepare his baby bag everytime to make sure we had cleaning materials for his abrupt bowel habit and water for him to drink when he got thirsty from the walk.

And because of all the experiences I've shared with Crumpy and now, also little Crumpy's, it somehow changed the way I see love. Love is not just having a boyfriend or a girlfriend. And I believe the best way to describe it is through this acronym of L-O-V-E:

L - Loyalty
Love is all about being loyal to someone, despite all challenges you have to enoucnter. Despite all the times we got frustrated with our dog's behavior, we still continued to love him and nurture him.

O - Openmindedness
Love is all about being openminded and understanding about someone's flaws. No one is perfect, we all can make mistakes. And so we should learn to see through someone's flaws and appreciate the positive things that make you love him.

V - Vocation
Love is a vocation, meaning it requires a lot of passion and commitment. It doesn't end just because you had a fight with that someone. Even if Crumpy has destroyed a lot of things that were special to us, we still didn't give up on caring for him. Instead, we put more effort into helping him understand what was untouchable for him.

E - Exciting
Love will always be exciting, contrary to what most people think. It is never a dull moment when you're with the one you love, especially when you can see and feel the happiness that your loved one is feeling. Whenever we give Crumpy a special treat or whenever we take him out on walks, we can really see the joy in his eyes and this makes us feel really good. And it is in these moments that we really love taking photos and videos with Crumpy. Although sometimes, it's hard to bring a camera and carry it together with Crumpy's baby bag as we walk hum. Thankfully, a smartphone with an advanced camera technology has come out. With Huawei P9, capturing exciting moments during our dog walks with Crumpy would not only be easier, but because of its high quality photos, they would definitely be able to capture the emotion and excitement of those moments. And because I have learned all of these after being with my lovely sharpei all these years, I couldn't be more thankful to him. Love truly comes in unexpected places and forms.

The same way Crumpy helped me changed the way I see love, Huawei P9 can “Change the Way You See Mobile Photography”. Huawei P9’s camera is co-engineered with Leica. It has dual lenses that produces high quality photos and allow users to take amazing monochrome, slo-mo, colored, light painting photos among others.

Stupidty or Nationalism? 9 Reasons for Voting Bongbong Marcos (#BBM4VP)

2016-05-14T13:56:00.001+08:00

9 Reasons for Voting Bongbong Marcos

Source of Trilateral Commission Deal With Ferdinand Marcos (Grant of Loan for His Gold Bars): https://s3.amazonaws.com/khudes/Trilateral+Commission+%281%29.pdf

From the lips of a dying President (Marcos) by Salvador H. Laurel Vice President of the Philippines

2016-05-13T02:08:00.002+08:00

I can attest to that. Weak and already on his deathbed when I visited him in Hawaii on February 3, 1989, Marcos personally asked me to convey to Cory Aquino his offer to give up 90% of his earthly possessions to the Filipino people, through a Foundation which he had set up, but Cory only would allow him to die in his own country and be buried beside his mother.

I related this incident in a book “Neither Trumpets Nor Drums,” published in 1992 right after I ended my term as Vice President of the Philippines.

Pertinent portions that book I now quote for the benefit of those who have not read it.
“One of the most unforgettable trips I took as Vice President was my visit to Honolulu on February 3 and 4 1989.
“On February 2nd, at about 5 p.m., I received an urgent call from Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos in Honolulu. She was sobbing on the phone. “ Doy, pwede ka bang maka-punta rito? Masama na ang tayo ni Ferdinand. Gusto kang kausapin. Baka hindi na siya magtagal Please, please come,’ she pleaded.
“I’ll have to cancel my appointments. Maybe I can go in few days?” I asked.
“She interrupted me, ‘Baka hindi mo na siya abutin. Please come as soon as possible!”
“I thought about it. The cases filed against the Marcoses had been pending for three years, yet nothing had happened. And the nation remained fragmented. Perhaps, if I tried the Lincolnian approach – ‘With malice toward none, with charity for all’ – we might be able to settle the issue and unite the nation.
“Then I remembered Imelda’s plea: ‘Gusto kang kausapin.’ Maybe there is a chance – maybe he is ready to settle?
“She first briefed me about President Marcos’ condition – that he was very weak. The doctors who were attending to him told me he had a less than 50 percent chance of surviving, that he might not even last three months.
“Then they took me to the Intensive Care Unit.
“I could not recognize Ferdinand Marcos when I saw him. The Marcos I knew was athletic, active, and articulate. The man I saw was skin and bones. About eighty-five pounds. Imelda announced cheerfully: ‘Andy, Andy, narito na ang Batangueño, narito na si Doy.’
“His eyes opened. He recognized me. He tried to talk. But only his lips moved. There was no sound.
“He signaled the nurse to remove the tube imbedded in his throat.
“The Nurse pulled out the long tube and asked me to bend closer so I could hear. Finally I heard his voice, very faint, almost a whisper. “Salamat, brod, nakarating ka. I have something to tell you.’
“I interrupted him: ‘Before you start, Mr. President, may I ask just one question?
“He nodded.
“Why did you call me, Mr. President? Why me of all people? I vehemently oppose you. I was probably one of those responsible for your ouster Why Me?’
“He signaled me to stop.
“Say no more, brod,’ he said. ‘I never held that against you. You did what you had to do as leader of the opposition for many years. You opposed me on principle, never on personality. You were against martial law but you were noble about it, unlike some people. Besides, I cannot forget your father. I owe him my life, not once but thrice. Let me talk now. I have very little time.’
*** “Please tell Mrs. Aquino to stop sending me her relatives. They are proposing and asking so many things. All I want is to die in my country…I will run over 90 percent of all my worldly possessions to our conversation to our people. I ask only 10 percent for my family.’
“Just let me die in my own country. I want to be buried beside my mother.’
“His breathing had become more labored. The nurse stopped our conversation. ‘He has to rest not,’ she said.
“Before leaving I told him: ‘Mr. President, I do now know if Mrs. Aquino will listen to me, but I will try.’
“I hurried back to Manila to transmit Marcos’ message to President Aquino. I asked for an appointment but Cory would not see me. Here I was, her own Vice-President, asking only for three minutes of her time to convey an important message from her predecessor, and she would not see me. I was told by her Executive Secretary (Catalino Macaraig) she was busy. I learned later that she had allocated an hour to Tom Cruise, an American movie star.
“In view of her repeated refusal to see me and hear what I had to say, I wrote her a letter dated February 5, 1989: “Since my arrival yesterday, I have been trying to get an appointment with you…
*** “I hope you will find time to listen to the highly confidential message of Mr. Marcos considering its serious import and far- reaching consequences upon your administration and the nation as a whole.”
The next day, Cory replied:
“As to the highly confidential message from former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, I feel that in the light of your representation of its ‘serious import and far-reaching consequences upon your (my) administration and the nation as a whole,’ such message should be disclosed to the public rather than kept confidential. This is in accordance with my announced policy of utmost transparency in the management of the affairs of the country.”
On the same day I wrote back: “ I am still hoping that you will change your mind and receive the message in a private, non-political, direct, and unfiltered manner, beyond any personal and partisan consideration.
“As to your published suggestion that I share with the public the highly confidential information, I am afraid I am not yet at liberty to do so considering that the message was entrusted to me in confidence to be delivered to you personally. Only you and former President Marcos can declassify or disclose this message.
“Let us give national reconciliation and national stability every chance to succeed for the sake of our fragmented people..” (Neither Trumpets Nor Drums, at pp 104-111, 1986 ed, Second printing)
I never received any further reply from Cory.

Cory’s refusal to receive Marcos’ message was perhaps her biggest mistake. Had she studied it carefully, she could have settled the Marcos wealth issue eight years ago. Perhaps we could have paid off our foreign debt!

~ posting as a fragment of Philippine History

MEGAWORLD PARTNERS WITH LAMUDI PHILIPPINES

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As the Philippines’ Internet landscape continues to grow, along with it is the way that brands and consumers do business. For the real estate industry, easy and real-time viewing of the property is the fast-emerging trend.

Realizing the importance of the digital evolution, real estate giant Megaworld has partnered with online property portal Lamudi Philippines to strengthen its online campaign for San Antonio Residence, a new Makati project that eyes tech-savvy millennials as a primary market.

“San Antonio Residence is Megaworld’s 20th residential masterwork in the Makati central business district designed as the ideal home for millennials. Its location and amenities complement the fast-paced lifestyle of the millennials, enabling them to make the most of their time, whether it’s moving up the career ladder or being with their loved ones,” says Eugene Em Lozano, vice president for sales and marketing for Makati CBD, Megaworld.

Taking advantage of Lamudi’s premier listings, recently upgraded mobile app and expert market data, Megaworld will up the game in real estate online advertising. “Now that digital is the way to go in real estate, we believe that Lamudi’s online expertise can help us reach our target market,” adds Lozano.

Lamudi Philippines, together with MyProperty.ph (which the former acquired in 2015), is now the dominant real estate listings portal in the Philippines. And in effort to make itself the go-to place for everything related to real estate, the company also released its Real Estate Market Report for 2015.

“Our website’s large amount of page-views and visits are indicative of how much more potential buyers and renters look online to explore their increased real estate options. With this in mind, we tailored our products and services to the needs of our clients. For Megaworld Makati, our online marketing campaigns fit their carefully designed project meant to cater the modern lifestyle of young Pinoys,” says Jacqueline van den Ende, managing director of both Lamudi Philippines and MyProperty.ph.

Scheduled to be completed in 2020, San Antonio Residence is equipped with exciting amenities such as the very first B.O.N.D. (Begin, Open, Nurture, Discover) area, a Street Fitness Park and a two-story mall. This residential condo project is also conveniently located along Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., a stone’s throw away from all landmarks of the Makati CBD.

Posh Nails: Win Lemongrass and Ginger Pampering Package and Movie Tickets for 2

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Win Lemongrass and Ginger Pampering Package and Movie Tickets for 2 from Posh Nails (Worth 2,000 php)!

Giveaway for:

2 Movie Passes to Mother's Day Movie (comedy movie starring Julia Roberts, Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson) at SM Megamall on May 3, 2016 (Tuesday) 7 PM.
2 Special Lemongrass and Ginger Pampering Package (Worth 1,500 php)

Go to Crumpylicious Blog to Join

The Pet Express Doggie Run 2016

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Join The Pet Express Doggie Run 2016 on March 19, 2016!

The Pet Express Doggie Run 2016 is getting bigger and furrier! (read our 1st time experience on the first pet express doggie run).

The Doggie Run is an annual fun run for canines and their humans. The Doggie Run will be held on March 19, 2016 (Saturday) at 5:30 AM in SM Mall of Asia. Doggie Runners can choose from 1.5K, 3K, and 5K categories. Be a part of this one-of-a-kind fun run and meet new four-legged running buddies, win pawsome prizes, and run for a good cause. Part of the proceeds go to the animal shelter, PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society).

Registration Fee:
Doggie Race Kit (P550)- Race Bib w/ RFID, Event Running Shirt, Doggie Race Bib, Doggie Bandana, Doggie Finisher Loot Bag, Doggie Finisher Medal, Insurance Coverage,
Donation to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)

Human Race Kit (P400)- Race Bib, Event Running Shirt, Insurance Coverage, Donation to PAWS (The Philippine Animal Welfare Society)

Registration is now ongoing in all Pet Express branches.

Greenhills 705-1176, SM City Dasmariñas (046) 416-2979, SM City Fairview 372-3523, SM City Masinag 477-8659, SM City North Edsa 921-9442, SM Cubao 912-5924, SM Hypermarket Makati 843-7174, SM Mall of Asia 836-8955, SM Megamall 650-4693

This event would not be possible without the support of our friends: Cesar, Pedigree, Science Diet, Beef Meal, Holistic Recipe, and Smartheart.

We would also like to thank: Alpo, Wahl, Sergeant's, Saint Roche, Ezydog, Frontline, Heartgard, Hartz, Four Paws, Loyal Paws, Good Boy, Kong, Renuzit, Royal Canin, Dr. Vet's Wonder Soap, Canidae, Bayopet, Advocate, Odra Pooch Couture, Cosi Pet Milk, Kibbles 'N Bits, Pawsh Couture, Eukanuba, Aquaverde, Hush Puppies, Metromart.com, My RunTime, Aquabest, and Toy Kingdom.