'Eid Mubarak! | 'Eid Sa'id!

Salam Alaikum!

The Presidential Proclamation No. 295 states that:

SECTION 2. The proclamations declaring national holidays for the observance of Eid'i Fitr and Eidul Adha shall hereafter be issued after the approximate dates of the Islamic holidays have been determined in accordance with the Islamic calendar (Hijra) or the lunar calendar, or upon Islamic astronomical calculations, whichever is possible or convenient. To this end, the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) shall

Lessons from a Broken Glass

Lessons from a Broken Glass

Perhaps this experience will not be a fresh one for you to read, but they will always be different on different people's perspective.

I've just broken a glass right now. I kicked that glass towards a bottle of soda that I drank last night and it just shattered into peices. Even it was unintentional, it still happened. Like death of a love one, you never wanted to put an end on the chapter of your life with them, but it just happens.

It certainly wasn't the first time I broke a glass, but there were still three lessons that I've learnt or remembered through this experience of mine. They entered my mind one by one as I go through the proccess of cleaning up my mess. They are the following:

First, don't do things that you just wouldn't like to do. "Kung ayaw mong kumuha ng BP, eh di sana hindi mo na pinilit," my superego is screaming on top of his lungs again. I was watching a Hindi movie immediately before the incident happened. I mean, who'd like to pause, turn his attention away from the movie, or even blink an eye knowing that the story's already near its climax? I still stood up though and get the stethoscope and sphymomanometer. When I pivoted, that's when the incident happened. Perhaps, I should've said "No!" like what you should've said when your parents chose a course for you or when your barkada handed you the cigarette.

House vs Home

House - n. a building for people to live in usually for one family.
Home- n. the house or flat/apartment that you live in, especially with your family.

What are the definitions of these words for you?

With the above-mentioned definitions from Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary, you cannot blame a person for easily interchanging these synonymous words. Their meanings are connected like chains. Like a son that can never come out of the shadows of his father and a rose that will always make you think of red.

I came to one class that day having the same understanding. Why will you make something simple a complicated one? Why choose to think of hard differences rather than the handy similarities? These questions make it easy to decide on matters similar with what this blog post ought to talk about.

From that class, I was able to formulate an opinion on where the distinction of these words lies. Both house and home connote a place where people live in but one comes closer to the essence of relationships, especially the family. You can always own or build a house but you may still not consider it as your home without the person/ people (or a thing in some cases) who/ that makes you feel happy, safe and complete. A place where you can see yourself grow, love and live a peaceful life.

July 17 is a sunny, typical Tuesday for the people of Bakersfield, CA. While some are still on their way to their various destinations, Mike, a high school student, arrived home that day at an unbelievable time of 9:25AM, when he's still supposedly sitting on Mrs. Jones' Values Education class.

Thirty minutes earlier, his busy father, Viktor, got a call from a number that's not registered on his phonebook.

I'm O+

I'm positive, I'm O+

I missed writing a blog post as much as I missed drinking a cup of coffee while doing this. It's been a week or so after that attempt of mine to donate blood. Donating blood here is like every elsewhere (legitimate, of course), you need to pass different screening steps before you're given the clearance to donate blood. I passed the first three-fourths of this process only to find out that I can't donate, at least that time.


Reminiscing, I was busy that time preparing the medications that I needed to give to the patients that I handle. On the way to make the usual requisition before getting the RIGHT drug at the pharmacy, my attention was caught by a certain doctor, "doktora" to be exact. She asked me if I can donate blood for one of the patients who needed several packs of platelet concentrate. It was then that I realized that she is actually referring to one of the patients that I handle whose platelet levels are much lower than the normal range.


At one moment, I thought she was just kidding. I mean, how can you ask for a person to donate blood without asking his/ her blood type first? It's like borrowing a gun without even  exerting an effort to know if it has bullets. Good thing that this question bubble that I've had in my mind was popped by the coincidence that the patient (they should actually be referred to as "clients" according to one of my past mentors) was actually blood type O and Rh-positive too (Rhesus factor). There's one big problem though, I'm not really sure about my blood type since my first and last time to be tested was like 2 years before that time. Remembering that it was only done by an MT student made it even harder for me to decide. 


I don't want to add any additional burden, financial to be exact, to the patient. I know that if I consent to be screened, the patient will have to pay for the procedures to be done to me and the blood itself that I will donate, like what's usually happening here in cases when certain blood components aren't available in nearby blood banks. The outcome, which is the possibility that I can help save the life of the patient, outweighed the aformentioned burden though. With 3 of my colleauges going with me through the process, I said "yes." Then, blood sample for CBC (Complete Blood Count) and blood typing was collected, vital signs were assessed and many questions were asked. Blood type, compatible! Rh type, compatible! Things are going satisfactorily, until... 

iSupport the Philippine National Team in London Olympics 2012 (Final Update) [Sports][Philippines]

Updates as of August 11, 2012:

Name (Event)
Results
Medal Earned

1. ALKHALDI, Jasmine (Swimming, Women's 100m Freestyle)
[57.13, 100-meter freestyle, Rank: 34th of 50]
[No Medal Earned]

2. BARRIGA, Mark (Boxing, Light Fly Weight)
[Round of 32: Won vs CAPPAI of Italy, 17-7] [Round of 16 vs ZHAKYPOV of Kazakhstan: L 17-16]
[No Medal Earned]

3. CABRAL, Rachelle Anne (Archery, Women's Individual)
[Eliminated on Round of 32 vs STEPANOVA of Russia, 1-7]
[No Medal Earned]

4. CALUAG, Daniel (Cyclying, Men's BMX)
[Seeding Run: H1:5th, H2:7th, H3:6th, H4:5th and H5:6th, Total Pts: 29, Rank: 28/32]
[No Medal Earned]

5. DIAZ, Hidilyn (Weightlifting, Women's 58kg)
[Snatch-96, C&J- --*after 3 unsuccessful attempts]
[No Medal Earned]

6. HERRARA, Rene (Athletics, Men's 5000m)
[Official Time: 14:44.11, Rank: 21/21]
[No Medal Earned]

7. JAVIER, Mark (Archery, Men's Individual)
[Ranking Round: Result=649, Rank=55] [Eliminated on Round of 32 vs ELLISON of USA:1-7]
[No Medal Earned]

8. HOSHINA, Tomohiko (Judo, Men's +100kg)
[Round of 32 vs KIM of South Korea: at 65secs, lost due to"ippon"]
[No Medal Earned]

9. LACUNA, Jessie (Swimming, Men's 200m Freestyle)
[Offical Time: 1:52.91, 5th in Heat 2] [36th Overall] [DNQ for next round]
[No Medal Earned]

Can your LinkedIn profile truly increase your chances of getting hired? [Social Network][Study]

The  question  above  is  the  sole  reason  why  2  polls  were  launched  by  the  author  on September  2011  and  July  2012.  He  has  been  a  member  of  the  website,  founded  on  2002,  for quite  some  time  now  but  he's  still  curious  about  the  greater  impact  that  the  website  does specifically based on its core objective to provide an effective relationship-powered job network.

A  poll  was  done  in  September  2011  to  serve  as  the  source  of  data  that  served  as  points  of comparison with the latest ones.

Continue reading through the copy of the article embedded below.


Can Your LinkedIn Profile truly increase your chances of getting hired?

Do you agree with the results of these polls?
Let me know what you think!
Leave a comment.

What is C.H.O.P.?

[Group Feature/ Review]

(For more Hamster-related info's, visit | Special → Hamster Corner | )

C.H.O.P. stands for Circle of Hamster Owners of the Philippines.

CHOP = Circle of Hamster Owners of the Philippines

This is a group where Pinoys [Filipinos] with the common love, passion and interest for the small, furry rodents we call 'Hamsters',

OUR HAM-STory

Roborovski hamsters: Chouchou and Kiwi

January 2012 -- This was the first month me and my girlfriend first decided to buy a pair of Syrian / Teddy hamsters. As a matter of fact, we didn't plan to buy even one but we arrived at the idea when we've visited a local pet shop. We were actually planning to buy a pet dog (preferably Japanese Spitz or Chow Chow) but

How to check your December 2011 NLE Rating

This is how you'll be able to check your December 2011 NLE rating.


You can check your rating through the PRC Verification Services.
You'll need your Application Number. (The number located in the upper-right hand corner of

List of successful examinees in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

December 2011 NLE Results | A

List of Successful Examinees in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination
Roll of Successful Examinees in the
NURSE LICENSURE EXAMINATION - All Regions
Held on DECEMBER 18 & 19, 2011
Released on FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Seq. No. N a m e

1 AALA, LALLANE SAYAMAN
2 AALA, NICCA ANDREA LAO
3 AARON, KRIZANA CASSANDRA TABERNA
4 ABA, YASMIN GAYO
5 ABABA, SHAVONNE KAYLA SACRAMED
6 ABACIAL, RUZER SCHIN LIMBAGO
7 ABAD, ALVI CHRISTIAN CAEL
8 ABAD, ANGELICA STEPHANIE DOMINGO
9 ABAD, GENEVIEVE KAREN CALUYA
10 ABAD, HACHELLE TAMAYO
11 ABAD, ISRAEL CONRAD PORNOSDORO
12 ABAD, JANET SURBAN
13 ABAD, JOSE BRADLEY TAN
14 ABAD, JOVEN PENUELA
15 ABAD, NISSAN JAY ALNAS
16 ABAD, SHEILOU GRIJALDO
17 ABAD, YBONIE ANTONIO

Performance of schools in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

Performance of Schools in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 37,513 out of 78,135 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last July 2011.

The members of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto.Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales, Members.

The results of examination with respect to six (6) examinees were withheld pending final determination of their liabilities under the rules and regulations governing licensure examination.

Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, “all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice”.

Registration for new nurses shall require the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession; and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2011-2014. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

The dates and venues of all oathtaking for new nurses will be announced later.

Top Performing Schools in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

RANK SCHOOL TOTAL NO. OF EXAM. TOTAL NO. PASSED PERCENTAGE PASSED

1 SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-ILOILO 50 50 100.00 %

2 SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY-TUGUEGARAO 139 137 98.56 %

3 NEW ERA UNIVERSITY 51 50 98.04 %

4 SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY 146 140 95.89 %

5 SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY 382 366 95.81 %

6 PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG MAYNILA 152 144 94.74 %

7 XAVIER UNIVERSITY 370 350 94.59 %

8 SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY 350 311 88.86 %

9 REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION 230 203 88.26 %

10 ST. SCHOLASTICA’S COLLEGE-TACLOBAN 201 173 86.07 %

December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination results released in forty two (42) working days

Posted on 2/16/2012

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 22,760 out of 67,095 passed the Nurse Licensure Examination given by the Board of Nursing in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, La Union, Legazpi, Lucena, Nueva Ecija, Pagadian, Pampanga, Tacloban, Tuguegarao and Zamboanga last December 2011.

The members of the Board of Nursing are Carmencita M. Abaquin, Chairman; Leonila A. Faire, Betty F. Merritt, Perla G. Po, Marco Antonio C. Sto.Tomas, Yolanda C. Arugay and Amelia B. Rosales, Members.

Pursuant to Section 16, of Republic Act No. 9173, “all successful candidates in the examination shall be required to take an oath of professional before the Board or any government official authorized to administer oaths prior to entering upon the nursing practice”.

Registration for new nurses shall require the following: duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal, current Community Tax Certificate (cedula), 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 1 piece 1” x 1” picture (colored with white background and complete name tag), 2 sets of metered documentary stamps and 1 short brown envelope with name and profession and to pay the Initial Registration Fee of P600 and Annual Registration Fee of P450 for 2012-2015. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the Roster of Registered Professionals.

RELATED LINKS:

Full text of the Official Result of December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

Performance of schools in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

List of successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places

List of successful examinees in the December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination


Full Text of the Official Result of December 2011 Nurse Licensure Examination

Maraming Salamat! | Thank You! | Dhanyavaad!

I would like to thank God and everybody and everything that he used as an instrument to make this year a very pleasurable and fruitful one.
I can't ask for more.
This should be the most memorable year of my life:

I survived the dreaded Final Exams.
I passed the Mock Board.
I graduated from university. (My mentors were always there to give encouragement)
I recieved an accolade.
I spent a few months to review for the NLE and everything went well.
I passed the licensure examination with a good rating.
I got my first job: I earned my first salary.
I was able to meet lots of people from all around the world, share my knowledge and experiences with them and learn from their culture.
My beloved friends are always there to give specks of inspiration.
I have a beautiful and understanding girlfriend.
I have ever-supportive family and relatives.
(not the last and certainly not the least) I have Him in my life.
To Him be the Glory!

"Thank you" is, indeed, not enough for all of these.


The countdown for the next year has started.
We are all uncertain what will happen to us this 2012.

Kahani khatam hai ya shuruwaat hone ke hai (hone ke hai)
Is it the end of the story or a new beginning?

Subha nayi hai yeh ya phir raat hone ko hai (hone ke hai)
Is it a new morning or night about to fall?

Kahani khatam hai ya shuruwaat hone ke hai (hone ke hai)
Subha nayi hai yeh ya phir raat hone ko hai (hone ke hai)

Aane wala waqt dega panahein
Will time that comes gives us space to enjoy?

Ya phir se milenge do raahe
Or shall we be getting dilemmas (tensions, troubles)?

Khabar kya, kya pataa
Who knows....?

Let's just hope and pray for the best. 
Let's do our best to make our lives better.

Whatever happens, please join me in this journey towards a new chapter in my / our lives.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LET'S ROCK 2012!
(Anyways, I don't believe the next year will mark the conclusion of the world. ^^,)


***Thanks to the Hindi movie, Udaan or "Flight" (2010) for stimulating me to make this blog post. I personally recommend this highly appealing movie.

Undaan is a 2010 Hindi film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane which features 17-year-old Rohan (Rajat Barmecha) as he is expelled from the reputed Bishop Cotton School in Shimla.