Simala Shrine, Sibonga, Cebu Province.

The Simala Shrine or Simala Church is the popular church located in Sibonga, Cebu province in the Philippines. It is also called The Monastery of the Holy Eucharist. It was built in 1998 by the Marian Monks from Pampanga. It used to be just an ordinary church until incidents of miraculous events happened like shedding of tears of the Mother Mary's image. It draws a lot of attention and paved the way for the church's popularity. At present, thousands of devotees flocking everyday in the church.

You can watch the video here:
https://youtu.be/7-3HmL_zJn0


Why a lot of people are coming here?
Well, mostly the reason why people are coming here is that they are offering their prayers, devotions and petitions to the miraculous Virgin Mary hoping that their prayers like healing their illnesses will be answered. Most of the visitors are catholic but some non-catholics are also visiting the church because of its picturesque view.




The architectural structure of the church is really amazing that it draws a lot of attention to the visitors. You can compare it to the big castles in Europe. Visitors should not miss the chance to take pictures with the church on the background.


There are things to avoid when entering the shrine like smoking, drinking alcoholic drinks, shouting and making loud noises, wearing revealing clothes for ladies, wearing sando for boys and wearing footwear inside the prayer room.

The church has a mass scheduled everyday. There are colored candles for sale for visitors or devotees offering their prayers and petitions. They said that each color has a corresponding purpose.




We always bear in mind that this place is sacred so we always give and offer our respect to the believers and most specially to our beloved Virgin Mary.
God bless !

Helmet Law in the Philippines - RA 10054

Photo from philippineslifestyle.com

As the rate of motorcycle accidents happened in the Philippines rises, the government has strengthen its implementation of the law about wearing protective helmets for all motorcycle riders in the entire country.


The Republic Act 10054 (RA 10054), known as the Motorcycle Helmet Act of 2009, is the primary law mandating all motorcycle riders, including backriders to wear standard protective motorcycle helmets at all times while driving, whether long or short distance drives, in any type of road and highway.


You must take note that not just any kind of helmet may be used by the riders. The law stated that the helmets to be used by the riders are those that comply with the specifications issued by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) thus, only those helmets bearing the Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) mark is acceptable by the law.
Any person caught riding a motorcycle without the standard protective helmet in violation of RA 10054 shall be punished with the fine and the amount depends on how many times the riders offend.

This nationwide implementation of the said law draws different reactions from the people not just only in the Philippines but also in other countries. Others agreed but others are not. In fact, lots of motorcycle riders were already caught violating the law.


The World Health Organization (WHO) in the Philippines expressed support for the nationwide implementation of the Helmet Law in the Philippines (RA 10054) and reiterates the necessity of effective enforcement of road safety laws to save lives and prevent injuries from road accidents.


So what are your thoughts about this?
 How serious the Philippine government in implementing this law?
 How long will it last?
Just feel free to leave your comments in this blog.

Insulin Plant - Nature's gift to diabetic people.

The Magic Cure For Diabetes

This plant belongs to Costaceae family. Its botanical name is Costus Igneus but commonly known as insulin plant. Studies in India have shown that this plant is the most effective way of curing diabetes.


This plant is drawing more and more attention to the people because of it's medicinal purposes. Aside from being effective, it's the cheapest way of treating diabetes. It contains the substance called Corosolic acid that could stabilize the blood sugar. Using this is a natural method and no side effects unlike drugs because it is an herbal medicine. It is considered as the nature's gift to diabetic people.


Here in the Philippines, a lot of people are now using it. Others are selling it and it's expensive. Usually the prices ranges from Php200 to Php500.


How to use it:

You can chew its leaves before you swallow and then drink water right away. The recommended amount is 2 leaves twice a day. However, you need to consult a doctor before you use this.


What are your thoughts about this? Just feel free to leave your comments on this blog.

Mga bahagi ng Pamanahong Papel

Pamanahong Papel – isang uri ng papel-pampananaliksik na karaniwang ipinagagawa sa mga estudyante sa kolehiyo bilang isa sa mga pangangailangan sa isang larangang akademiko. Ito ay kadalasang kulminasyon ng mga pasulat na gawain kaugnay ng pag-aaral ng isang paksa. Tinatawag din itong term paper.

BAHAGI NG PAMANAHONG PAPEL:

MGA PAHINANG PRELIMINARI O FRONT MATTERS
a) Fly Leaf 1 – ang pinakaunang pahina ng pamanahong papel. Walang nakasulat sa pahinang ito sa madaling salita blangkong papel ito.
b) Pamagating Pahina - ito ay nagpapakilala sa pamagat ng pamanahong papel. Nakasaad din dito kung kanino iniharap o ipnasa ang papel, kung saang asignatura ito pangagailangan, kung sino ang gumawa at komplesyon. Nagmukhang inverted pyramid ang pagkakaayos nito.
c) Dahong Pagpapatibay – ang tawag sa pahinang kumukumpirma sa pagkakapasa ng mananaliksik at pagkakatanggap ng guro ng pamanahong-papel.
d) Pasasalamat o Pagkilala - tinutukoy rito ang sinumang nakatulong ng mananaliksik sa pagsasagawa ng pananaliksik gayo’y nararapat na pasalamatan.
e) Talaan ng Nilalaman - nakaayos ang pagbabalangkas ng mga bahagi at nilalaman ng pamanahong papel at nakatala ang kaukulang bilang ng pahina kung saan matatagpuan ang bawat isa.
f) Talaan ng Talahanayan o graf - nakatala ang pamagat ng bawat talahanayan at/o graf na nasa loob ng pamanahong-papel at ang bilang ng pahina kung saan matatagpuan ang bawat isa.
g) Fly Leaf 2 – isang blangkong papel o pahina bago ang katawan ng pamanahong papel.

KABANATA I. ANG SULIRANIN AT KALIGIRAN NITO
a.) Ang Panimula o Introduksyon
>ay isang maikling talataang kinapapalooba n ng pangkalahatang pagtalakay ng paksa ng
pananaliksik.
b.) Layunin ng Pag-aaral
> inilalahad ang pangkalahatang layunin o dahilan kung bakit isinasagawa ang pag-aaral.
>Tinutukoy din dito ang mga ispesifik na suliranin na nasa anyong patanong.
c.) Kahalagahan ng Pag-aaral
> inilalahad ang signifikans ng pagsasagawa ng pananaliksik ng paksa ng pag-aaral. Inilalahad
dito kung sino ang makikinabang sa nasabing pag-aaral.
d.) Saklaw at Limitasyon
>tinutukoy ang simula at hangganan ng pananaliksik
e.) Definisyon ng mga Terminolohiya
>ang mga katawagang makailang ginamit sa pananaliksik at ang bawat isa’y binigyan ng
kahulugan. Maaaring itong:
Operational na Kahulugan – kung paano ito ginamit sa pananaliksik
Conceptual na Kahulugan – istandard na kahulugan. Makikita sa diksyunaryo.

KABANATA II: MGA KAUGNAY NA PAG-AARAL AT LITERATURA
●tinutukoy ang mga pag-aaral at mga babasahin o literaturang kaugnay ng paksa ng
pananaliksik
● tukuyin ang bago o nailimbag sa loob ng huling sampung taon.
● gumamit ng pag-aaral at literaturang lokal at dayuhan.

KABANATA III: DISENYO AT PARAAN NG PANANALIKSIK
a.)Disenyo ng Pananaliksik – nililinaw kung anong uri ng pananaliksik ang kasalukuyang pag-aaral. Para sa inyong pamanahong-papel, iminumungkahi ang pinasimple na, deskriptiv-analitik na isang disenyo ng pangangalap ng mga datos at imformasyon hinggil sa mga salik o factors na kaugnay ng paksa ng pananaliksik.
b.)Respondente – tinutukoy kung ilan sila at paano at bakit sila napili sa sarvey.
c.) Instrumento ng Pananaliksik – inilalarawan ang paraang ginagamit ng pananaliksik sa pangangalap ng mga datos at imformasyon. Iniisa-isa rin ang mga hakbang na kanyang ginawa at kung maari, kung paano at bakit niya ginawa ang bawat hakbang.
d.)Tritment ng mga Datos – inilalarawan kung anong istatistikal na paraan ang ginamit upang ang mga numerikal na datos ay mailalarawan. Dahil ito’y isang pamanahong-papel lamang, hindi kailangang gumamit ng mga kompleks na istatistikal tritment. Sapat na ang pagkuha ng porsyento o bahagdan matapoos mai-tally ang mga kasagutan sa kwestyoneyr ng mga respondente.

KABANATA IV: PRESENTASYON AT INTERPRETASYON NG MGA DATOS

• Sa kabanatang ito inilalahad ang mga datos na nakalap ng mananaliksik sa pamamagitan ng tekstwal at tabular o grafik na presentasyon. Sa teksto, inilalahad ng mananaliksik ang kanyang analisis o pagsusuri.
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KABANATA V: LAGOM, KONKLUSYON at REKOMENDASYON
a) Lagom - Dito binubuod ang mga datos at informasyong nakalap ng mananaliksik na komprehensivong tinatalakay sa kabanata III.
b) Konklusyon - Ito ay mga inferenses, abstraksyon, implikasyon, interpretasyon, pangkalahatang pahayag, at/o paglalahad batay sa mga datos at informasyong nakalap ng mananaliksik.
c) Rekomendasyon - Ito ay ang mga mungkahing solusyon para sa mga suliraning natukoy o naatuklasan sa pananaliksik.

MGA PANGHULING PAHINA

• Ang Listahan ng Sanggunian ay isang kumpletong tala ng lahat ng mga hanguan o sorses na ginamit ng mananaliksik sa pagsulat ng pamanahong papel.
• Ang Apendiks ay tinatawag ding Dahong-Dagdag. Maaaring ilagay o ipaloob dito ang mga liham, formularyo ng evalwasyon, transkripsyon ng intervyu, sampol ng sarvey-kwestyoneyr, bio-data ng mananaliksik, mga larawan, kliping, at kung anu-ano pa.

Source:
Bernales, Rolando, Atienza, Glecy, Talegon, Vivencio Jr., at Rovira, Stanley. 2006. Kritikal naPagbasa at
Lohikal na Pagsulat Tungo sa Pananaliksik. Valenzuela City: Mutya Publishing House Inc.

Taking up BS in Information Technology in college?

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In these modern times, modern technology has made life easier. Using technology is now part of our lives and create a big impact on our communication to individuals and also to businesses. That's why it's an advantage if you have knowledge in the field of Information Technology or IT.


One of the in-deman jobs today is in the field of IT and it offers a very high salary. It is a necessity for companies around the world to have IT employees no matter how big or small their business is. That's why a lot of students want to take up courses related to IT in college.
But there are lots of things to consider in taking up IT courses. Is it your passion or you will just do it because it is in-demand? Think it very well before you make a move or else you will end up like punishing yourself.


This is based on my experience being an IT student. It's my passion for technology that made my decision to take up this course. I just finished 1st year and going to 2nd year this coming school year. Everything is doing well so far for me. But it's not easy as I thought before.


I passed all the subjects and I am contented with my grades. All minor subjects are okay but the major one is really really hard. I'm talking about the programming subject.


We are using the Turbo C and C++ which is basic language for programming. It really extracts your brain analyzing those problems so that you can be able to make the code and run your program. We really had our hard times during hands-on exams. Individually, you will be given problems, make your code and run it. The worst thing is that you can't be able to copy with your seatmate because you have different problems so you will have to do it on your own or you will fail.

Screenshot of C++ programming language

Not all of my classmates were lucky to pass this subject in our 1st year. In fact six of them were failed. They cannot take the next programming subject in the curriculum because it's a pre-requisite so they need to retake and pass it first.


It was just the beginning of the difficulties being an IT student. As you go in the higher years, the major subjects are getting harder and harder as what the higher students said.
So think it very well. Not just a couple of times but hundreds of times if you are capable and suitable in getting this course or not. It's better if this is your passion because you will really love this course. I did not discourage everyone but I'm just reminding them based on my experience with my classmates. I hope this will help in your decision.

God bless!😊

Bohol: My Padadise!

Philippine Tarsier

         Along southern part of the Philippines, there's a place that I can call a paradise. A place where I can relax and enjoy myself when I'm in a vacation. And that place is our very own Province of Bohol. It is first class island province located in the Central Visayas Region. Our province is a popular tourist destination with its white beaches and resorts. The most popular attraction is the Chocolate Hills (numerous mounds of limestone formation) located at the central part of the province. The Philippine Tarsier which is considered as the second smallest primate in the world can be found here and is listed as one of the endangered species. 

Panglao Island

         Located southwest of its capital Tagbilaran City is the Panglao Island which is famous for its diving locations and is listed as one of the top ten diving locations in the world. Panglao Island is also famous for its white sand beaches and resorts.  Dumaluan Beach Resort, Bohol Beach Club and Alona Kew are top of the list high-class beach resort in the province known for its white sand and crystal clear waters.  

Mag-aso Falls

          Just 18 kilometers (11 mi) north of Tagbilran City is my hometown -- Antequera where we can found the Mag-aso Falls. You can enjoy swimming with your family and friends with its cascading waters run into a natural pool. You can bring food and drinks and have salu-salo with your loveones. Mag-aso Falls is accessable by private vehicles (cars, SUV's, motorcycles, etc. ), Bus and Habal-habal (motorcycles for hire). 

Me & friends with phyton Prony

        Last October 2012, I'd given the chance to have a vacation. It's almost 2 weeks and I'm so happy. I took a countryside tour with my batchmates in high school and beach outing with my family. Those experiences were very memorable for me. On our tour we first visit the Blood Compact Shrine, taking pictures with the statue commemorating Sandugo. Next, we go to Baclayon Church (one of the oldest churches in the Philippines). Then, we visit Prony (largest phyton found in the Philippines), taking pictures and one of the caretakers named Marimar is doing a Beyonce-like performance for us climbing in the molave tree while dancing and singing.. hahaha. 

Floating Resto @ Loboc River

        After that we have a lunch break at the Loboc River Cruise where you can have eat-all-u-can floating resto for affordable price and the food are so delicious. It's so relaxing boarding the floating restaurant with the music of the live band performing while you are eating and travelling the river for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Ahead of the river is the small waterfalls (busay) which is the boundary of the river cruise. We also see group of fellow Boholanos performing folk dances and theres a donation box if you wanna give small amount for their effort. They are good in dancing tinikling that I used to dance before. Lol.. :))) 
      Our trip did not end there. Next we go to the hanging bridge made of bamboo passing across the river and then we visit my look-a-likes, the Tarsier.. lol. Taking pictures with them and camera flash is not allowed because they are magulatin at matampuhin and they are shy type of animals like me.. lolz!!!! 

Me jumping on the Chocolate Hills 

     And then finally we go to Chocolate Hills. Before I thought that these chocolate-like hills are made up of real chocolates but its not.. lol. It's a very nice view when you're top looking those chocolate mountains. As usual we're taking pictures and you can also do it while you're jumping just like what I did on the picture on the right -------->

At Dumaluan Beach Resort, Panglao Island

Me @ the beach

       Then the next day, it's time to have a bonding with my family. We have an outing on the beach at Panglao Island. We prefer to choose Dumaluan Beach Resort. We hire a mini bus to take us there in the beach. We brought a lot of foods and drinks. There we rent a frontline cottage for us to occupy. The scenic view of the beach is so beautiful. The pure white beach and the clear waters can really attract tourists. I didn't waste my time, wear my swimming attire and jump on the water and almost forgot to apply sunblock lotion. I don't care how hot is the sun that time. So enjoy playing with kids on the waves and my water-resistant camera is so useful. We also ride Banana Boat and Jetski.
     Overall I can say that Bohol is a perfect place for me. I'm gonna live there when the right time comes and never leave again. Bohol is my paradise. !!!! 


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