tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83697677370093353352024-02-18T21:05:26.051-08:00Coping With ESKDbellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-13380033978872876532020-06-14T18:46:00.001-07:002020-06-14T18:46:42.535-07:00COVID 19: My Point of View Part 2<div>COVID 19: My Point of View Part 2</div><div><br /></div><div>What happens when you get infected with the COVID 19 virus?</div><div>When the virus gets in your eyes, it travels to a drainage system connected to the nose. Once it is lodge inside the nose, the virus undergoes an incubation period of 7 to 14 days. During the period from 1 to 5 days, the infected person will show no symptoms. After this, the person will have common symptoms such as dry cough, hoarse voice, difficulty in breathing, fever and diarrhea. After 14 days of the virus infection, the patient either recovers or dies from the disease.</div><div><br /></div><div>Those COVID 19 patients who recover will undergo an Asymptomatic Stage where they will show no symptoms but still carriers of the virus until such time they are fully immune to COVID 19 and will test negative to Swab Test.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to make it clear that the Pre-symptomatic (the period from 1 to 5 days) COVID 19 Persons cannot be called Asymptomatic Persons simply because they have not yet passed the 14 days incubation period.</div><div><br /></div><div>These Pre-Symptomatic Individuals are probable carriers of fresh and strong COVID 19 viruses that are deadly and could infect other people in the community or other places if they travel since they still have no symptoms and are free from quarantine measures. Symptomatic Persons are detected and are forced to be quarantined or hospitalized depending on their conditon (mild or severe).</div><div><br /></div><div>Unlike with the Asymptomatic Persons that are undergoing the process of immunity and the COVID 19 viruses inside them are weakening or dying since they cannot anymore replicate themselves due to the action of the anti-bodies that are formed by the immune system. </div><div><br /></div><div>Another aspect that I want to write about is the stage of the COVID 19 virus when the person have acquired it. As I have written in my recent blog: COVID 19: A Review (please visit: domingobuen.blogspot.com), viruses acquired from Asymptomatic Persons are already weak and dying. It follows that virus infection from weak and dying viruses are not fatal. The infected persons become asymptomatic themselves until such time that they are fully immune to the virus such that they will test negative to a swab test.</div><div><br /></div><div>The same is true for COVID 19 viruses which have stayed long enough in certain types of surfaces. They have already weakened (maybe there is a change in their chemical composition) and are not anymore deadly compared to fresh and strong viruses that came from Pre-Symptomatic and Symptomatic Persons.</div><div><br /></div><div>Persons infected with weak viruses are more lucky compared to those infected with fresh and strong viruses who are not so lucky.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to point out that these are my personal beliefs based on studies I have researched and following scientific facts about immunology. Still, I could be wrong, most likely if, the COVID 19 is man-made and "engineered" to be deadly to humans. I am entitled to my beliefs and I don't force anyone to believe what I believe. I staunchly advocate the safety measures to avoid getting infected by COVID 19 that are implemented by the health authorities and the government. Stay safe, hopeful and strong. We will overcome these trying times.</div>bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-19626878477171534932020-05-30T08:01:00.000-07:002020-05-31T01:16:16.312-07:00COVID 19: A Review<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Soon, an anti-body that will inhibit the
proliferation of the COVID 19 virus will be mass produced and available to
every patient that is COVID 19 positive; and this will finally deliver a Coup de
Grace on the virus. However, if we look at the COVID 19 as a natural occurring virus
(not man-made), it also has a weakness like every known virus has. In fact, the
healthy human body has the ability to fight even the COVID 19 by producing
anti-bodies that will control the reproduction of the virus and this is shown
by many Asymptomatic COVID 19 positive individuals. Recent studies about the
COVID 19 indicate that eighty (80) per cent of tested persons that are positive
are Asymptomatic (without symptoms but positive with the virus).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Following the rules of the immune system,
the healthy human body can fight any infection, whether it is bacteria or virus,
as long as it is not overwhelmed, meaning, the infection is only minor (few
bacteria or virus has invaded the body) giving time for the body to produce
anti-bodies that will control the infection. In case of major infection,
anti-biotic or anti-viral drugs are necessary to heal the patient.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This is true for Asymptomatic COVID 19
positive individuals. I believe that these individuals has <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>been infected <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>only
<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>few <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>viruses <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and fortunately <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>they <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>have
a healthy <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>immune system that <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>developed anti-bodies that controlled the
reproduction of more viruses that could harm the body resulting to death if not
treated properly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I also believe that these Asymptomatic
individuals are carriers of already weakened COVID 19 viruses that if they get
transmitted to healthy COVID 19 negative individuals, there is a great chance
that they will also become Asymptomatic until such time that they have
developed full immunity that will make them negative to any virus test.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those positive individuals who got fresh
and strong virus from symptomatic patients through cough or sneeze are not so
lucky because the virus has replicated itself inside the body so rapidly that
the immune system was overwhelmed causing severe inflammation of the tissues of
the lungs causing difficulty in breathing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am not saying that we should not fear COVID
19 anymore. We should continue practising the current safety measures such as
staying at home, social distancing, wearing facemask and protective gear and
regular washing or sterilizing of the hands. As much as possible, we should not
touch our eyes, nose and mouth because they are the entry points of the virus. We
are doing these not only for ourselves but also for others especially those who
are already sick from: diabetes, kidney and heart disease, etc. whose immune system
is already compromised. We are also doing these measures for the very young and
the elderly who are susceptible to COVID 19.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> The COVID 19 is so
virulent because it has the ability to survive for a long period of time in
various types of surfaces making it an effective method of transmission to many
people. It is almost impossible to avoid contamination from the virus however
minor or major it is. Nature has its way of establishing balance or stability through
its sterling rule: “Survival of the fittest and elimination of the unfit.” This
rule is very harsh for humans like us. We are not purely animals so considering
our positive side, we are compassionate, merciful, loving and we like to preserve
life. As much as possible, we should care for the weak by nourishing and
protecting them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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all we have to do is to make ourselves safe and be patient and hopeful that
time will come when we will live our normal life again.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-26701852375089645162020-04-07T02:59:00.001-07:002020-04-07T04:50:54.052-07:00COVID 19 - My Personal Point of View<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The COVID 19
Pandemic<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>has wreak havoc and fear among
the people of the world. It has affected not only their peace of mind but also
their financial and social security. Community lockdown kept people to stay at
home and economy indicators posted all-time low. Governments are busy thinking
and planning how to cope up with various problems related to the pandemic (how
to prevent infection, how to care for the sick, producing food, feeding hungry
and jobless persons, how to combat the COVID 19 and sourcing out and producing
logistics for hospitals).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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what have we learned about this COVID 19? <o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">We have learned that
the virus infects all type of people whether you are the president of a nation,
generals, soldiers, politicians, doctors and nurses. Old and very young persons
are more susceptible to get infected and eventually die from the disease. The
virus spreads through person to person contact by cough and sneeze and by
touching infected materials like money, door knob and other things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Will
we forever be fearful of this virus? What is the weak side of this virus if
there is any?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I have observed that
the people who were infected have travel history to other places and have
talked to and mingled with many people. Many of them were tourists who love to
travel. Politicians and celebrities were among them. These persons are always
exposed to other people because it is part of their job to talk to people and
make friends with them. Doctors, nurses and other front-liners who are fighting
the virus are also among those infected with COVID 19 because they are exposed
to the infected patients. Maybe they are not well protected or maybe they
become very busy that they forgot to fully protect themselves.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Statistics
show that many infected persons recovered from the virus infection compared to
the number of persons who succumb from the disease. What does this indicate?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">From my observation (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">this is only my opinion and is not based on
scientific study</b>), those who recovered maybe have been exposed to only a
small amount of viruses and due to a strong immune system/anti-bodies have
successfully fought the viruses and became immune to the organisms. Others were
not lucky because they have direct exposure through cough/sneeze which released
a “fatal dose” of viruses into their eyes and lungs (any bacteria or virus that enters the
eyes will be discharged through the nose) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>in the form of aerosol spray (fine liquid
particles that can be temporarily airborne). Politicians and celebrities maybe
have obtained the viruses through talking with infected persons in near distances
and fine saliva particles have entered their lungs and became infected with the
virus. Hand-shake and kissing in the cheek also facilitated their infection. A
weak immune system will hasten the development of the disease.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Therefore we can really
avoid getting infected with the virus if we protect our eyes and nose so we can
avoid getting infected. Now it gives us a feeling of a relief to know the
importance of protecting ourselves with face mask and eye gear. If there is no
way that you can avail of a medical mask, you can improvised by buying or
making your own mask made of cloth reinforced or padded with tissue paper. Even if it is not hundred per cent virus
proof, maybe you can avoid getting the “fatal dose” of the virus. It is better
to wear a mask than nothing at all. You can protect your eyes with eyeglasses
and sun glasses that are not too dark. Better if you have a glass or plastic gear that covers the entire face.The face and hands are also exposed to
the viruses so you should wash your face and hands regularly with soap.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Can
we really be immune to the COVID 19 and be saved?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Immunity always plays a
vital role whenever there is an ordinary infection or serious virus infections
as in epidemic or pandemic. A strong immune system will help fight any kind of
infection so that the body can produce anti-bodies that could make it immune from
the disease. An example of this is when the Bubonic Plague devastated Europe from
1347 to 1352 killing an estimated 25-30 million people. As many people are
dying from the bacterial infections, physicians have observed that those people
driving horse carts who collect dead bodies from homes and the streets are not
affected by the disease. These people are also the ones who cared for the
horses. It was later found out that the horses have developed anti-bodies against
the bacteria causing the Bubonic Plague and somehow transferred this immunity
to their care-takers. Later a vaccine was developed by extracting blood from
horses exposed to the Bubonic bacteria.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, the same technique
is applied to combat the COVID 19. Scientists are extracting blood from people
who were infected with the virus but somehow overcome it by having a strong
immune system and maybe developed anti-bodies that will make them immune to the
disease. From these precious blood, the anti-bodies are extracted and injected
to people who are gravely ill from the virus, hoping that these anti-bodies will
successfully fight the infection and will make them well. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Immunity can also be seen in squatters living in dirty places, bank employees who are exposed daily to many types of bacteria and viruses. They are exposed yet do not get seriously ill. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I believe many people
will survive this virus pandemic through protective measures and immunity. Eating
healthy foods, regular exercise and healthy outlook in life will build-up your
immune system that will surely help you fight harmful bacteria and viruses. COVID 19 will eventually be considered like the ordinary flu.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Heed the advice of
experts. Stay at home and always wear your protective gear if you cannot avoid
getting outside to buy food and other necessities. Be strong and keep safe
always.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Like the SARS, the current nCoV outbreak is a test of the Global Disease Control ability, through their personnel and facilities, to contain a deadly virus that could endanger not only the health of persons but the Global Economy itself. It has demonstrated how a certain province or community behaved and coped with the circumstances in a locked down state. With their insights, the authorities once again have had the chance to fine tune their capabilities in fighting a deadly <span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">organism.</span></h3>
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<span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>We are lucky because the nCoV do not have the capability to attach itself to the colloidal particles in the air, making it an airborne organism that can be contacted by breathing contaminated air. Once it has lodged itself on the air particles, it becomes dormant and get active again when it enters a live and favorable host. The nCoV becomes temporarily airborne through the droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. You should not be within a two meter perimeter when that happens or else you also get infected by the virus.</h3>
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<br />The most threatening with the nCoV is through person to person contact. When an infected person kiss you or you have touched his hand through handshake. The contaminated fluid from the nose of an infected person can be tranferred when he touches his nose and he touch something else. Things like door knob and anything that the infected person used or touched is a likely source of infection.</h3>
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<br />Heaven forbids when nCoV has infected a dense community like the squatters area. This will surely give the government authorities a head ache because contamination will be rapid because the people are very near each other and isolation of infected people will be difficult when it is in hundreds.</h3>
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<br />Another grim scenario is when the nCoV has infected insects or animals that could also possibly infect persons through their bites or their meats.</h3>
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<br />We are confident that through the best efforts of the government and other institutions that the nCov will be contained safely. Just like the SARs, the nCoV will eventually die down.</h3>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Modern definition of
what man is revolves around four aspects: Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual.
We have a physical body similar to animals whose instincts are to eat and drink
when hungry or thirsty, fight or run when threatened, needs shelter when
feeling cold or hot and has a desire for domination and sex or procreation. Man
has something which other animals do not have and that is the capacity to think
and that is the mental aspect. Man has the capacity to analize, develop and build
things that will meet his basic needs and he has the capacity to organize and
rationalize. Unlike animals, man is an emotional being: he can feel happy, sad,
angry or fearful, disgusted and surprised. On the higher realm man has the
capacity to love that binds things. Man is also an artistic being and has the
capacity to express his emotions, belief and perception based on his
environment and feelings. Man is also innovative and creative. Man <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>also have an spiritual aspect which serves as
a connection to the source of all things: the Almighty, the most Divine – God.
The Spiritual aspect resides on a different plane and is difficult to
understand or comprehend unless man is fully aware, mature, enlightened and started
to learn the workings of the Spirit. This is far more complex and greater than
engaging in religious beliefs, rituals and scientific endeavours. It goes
beyond the known senses of man. When scientists tried to look at the smallest
level or the nano level of an atom they found out that particles behave
differently from the normal laws of physics, meaning something is beyond what
we can see. Scientists can estimate or calculate the boundaries of the Universe
but cannot determine what is beyond the vastness of Space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> Man has started to be
aware that it is not right to focus only on the Physical and Mental aspects. He
should consider all four aspects including the Emotional and Spiritual aspects
in order to achieve full development. From the beginning man has concentrated
his effort on how to live comfortably using his physical and mental
capabilities. He learned how to build houses, roads, bridges, skycrapers,
airports with machines that he designed. He formulated an economic system based
on finances, resources, consumerism and capitalism which resulted to the so
called Economic/Infrastructure Development which also resulted to the
proliferation of deceit, murder, and distrust. Man will hold on to power and
money even if he commits evil deeds. Even if this will destroy his family and
friends. Even if other people will suffer. Even if his environment and nature
will be destroyed. Due to excessive materialism, he became numb and blind to
what he truly feels and what is really happening around him. These resulted to
misunderstanding, wars, addiction, pollution and various diseases. There is no
harmony and balance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> It is clear now through
various experiences and mistakes that to achieve Total Human Development, man
has to balance the four aspects (Physical, Mental, Emotional and Spiritual).
Excess focus on only one or two aspects will result to disaster. This balanced
state does not happen overnight it takes years of practice and discipline with
the right values and principles. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> It is not too late to
change for the better. It is important that we are starting to be aware and learning
to accept our strengths and weaknesses and try to change what we can and
acknowledge what we cannot do. We are created on the image of God. Man has to exert
his best effort in learning, doing what is right and continue striving for high
ideals.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-26799544423847233912019-08-15T19:05:00.004-07:002019-08-15T19:06:03.485-07:00It's a Crazy Crazy World<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";"></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Governments of the
world are waging war on drugs. They involve many people, time and large amount
of money to combat drug addiction; but it seems that they are losing despite
their great effort and dedication to duty. Drug addiction is still pervasive
and remains a big social problem.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">First of all, what is
the meaning of addiction? Addiction is the chronic use of a drug or chemical
substance despite its negative side effects on the mind and body. People use it
because it gives them a feeling of Euphoria or happiness or “heavenly” thoughts
and feeling in a temporary state. That is why they have to use it again and again.
Some use it for pure pleasure, others use it to boost their energy to cope up
with the volume of their work and many people use it to escape the realities or
“problems” in life. If they try to stop using the drug, they undergo a state of
withdrawal which is great suffering for them and maybe fatal. So they avoid
withdrawal by using the drug again. They become so addicted that they neglect
their job, sell their belongings and do everything even if they kill or rob a
person just to avail of the drug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">The society is trying
to rid of addiction but it is ironical to note that the society itself is the
one creating these problems and pleasures of life. The world has advanced in
technology to uplift the quality of life of the people making daily routine
easy to accomplish but they also learned to maximize everything to produce more
pleasure and money including of course more work. This technology advancement has
instead made life more difficult and complicated leading to more stress of mind
and body.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">The Global trend is
maximization in order to compete with other corporations and businesses. “Maximize
or die” that is their motto. The same holds true for all the people inside a
system. Shape up or ship out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Now you know why there
are many drug addicts in our society.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Addiction is also
defined as a chronic behaviour to something that also give them pleasure and
fulfilment. People are addicted to food, games, gambling, sex and many people
are addicted to power and money.</span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Corrupt politicians and
other officials (government and private) will do anything to keep their
position in order to gain more power and money. They engage themselves in
corrupt activities and others in drug trafficking, smuggling and other evil
deeds. They make politics as their business because they spend large amount of
money during election and expect that if they win, they will get more money in
government funds. They do these with the help of goons and other employees in a
form of syndicates that are deeply rooted in government/private agencies
(needless to mention the agencies, you know them).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">They are so addicted to
power and money that they look at their task of corruption and evil deeds as a
form of war where collateral damages are unavoidable maybe to appease their
conscience and convince themselves that there is nothing wrong with what they
do. They say we are at war and there are enemies that we have to fight and
orders are orders and it is only a job to be done. Obey or suffer the
consequences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">Everything revolves
around a vicious cycle just like planets revolving around the sun.</span></div>
<br />
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">The world is at the
brink of something that is inevitable and properly called for.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; margin: 0px;">So be it.</span></div>
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<b></b><i></i><u></u><sub></sub><sup></sup><strike></strike>bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-73669536192786854402019-05-07T21:58:00.001-07:002019-06-11T18:39:41.565-07:00The Dialysis Patient and His Monthly Laboratory Tests<br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">As a new patient before, I was not
familiar with the significance of the results of my monthly laboratory tests.
Our Nephrologist read my result and if she tells me that a certain value on my
test is high or low, I just obey what she tells me to avoid and not to do and
buy the medicines that are in the prescription. Now that I have been undergoing
dialysis for almost eight years, I know the importance of the correct
interpretation of my laboratory results. We have many laboratory tests every
second week of the month. Before we are hooked on the dialysis machine, the
nurses take a specific amount of our blood which they then put in two test
tubes to be sent to the Outpatient Laboratory for the following tests: Complete
Blood Count (CBC), Pre-dialysis: Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN),
Inorganic Phosphorus, Calcium, Potassium, Albumin, Sodium, and Blood Uric Acid
(BUA). Post -dialysis: Creatinine and BUN.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Why the so
many tests. Now I know that CBC is done to monitor the value of Hemoglobin, Red
Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell (WBC) and other components of my
blood. Hemoglobin value of a dialysis patient usually does not reach the
normal value of a normal person which is 12 - 14. If the patient reaches a
value of more than 12, the doctor will advise him to inject Erythropoietin for
once a week. Injection of the synthetic hormone is stopped if the value is 13
or more. This is done to prevent too much viscosity or thickness of the blood
of the patient that might result to stroke or heart attack. If the value is
below 11, this means that production of RBCs is very low and the injection
should be done twice or thrice a week depending on how low is the Hemoglobin.
Hemoglobin combined with Iron help in the distribution of Oxygen in the tissues
of the body through the Red Blood Cells. Erythropoietin is a hormone that helps
in the production of RBC and is normally secreted or produced by the kidneys of
a normal person. If the kidneys are damaged, the production of Erythropoietin
stops. That is why synthetic Erythropoietin injection was developed to replace
the natural Erythropoietin of a dialysis patient. It took many years of study
and research to develop this synthetic hormone which is derived from cloning
the gene for Erythropoietin. Low level of Hemoglobin and RBC results to muscle
weakness and fatigue and will strain the heart while the patient is on
dialysis. A blood transfusion is necessary to bring the Hemoglobin count to at
least 9 or 10 up to 11 which is better. Anemic patients who practice too much
physical exertion or rigorous exercises are exposing their heart to too much
stress making the heart to compensate resulting to Cardio-Megally or
enlargement of the heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I know now that
a high value of White Blood Cell (WBC) indicates an infection somewhere in my
body that needs to be detected in order for the doctors to determine what type
of anti-biotic they will prescribe me. A low WBC count indicates a viral
infection or other diseases like Leukemia or cancer. It can also be caused by
Rheumatoid Arthritis and other auto-immune diseases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Low and high
Platelet count indicate an infection or disease. High platelet count could
result to stroke or heart attack and low platelet count results in skin
bruising and bleeding since it is the Platelet that is responsible in blood
clotting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0cm; text-align: justify;">
<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I know now that
monitoring my blood Phosphorus level is important because high level of
Phosphorus leads to increased mortality in dialysis patients because Phosphorus
binds with Calcium in the blood to form Calcium Phosphate crystals which
accumulate in the organ tissues including the heart, muscles and joints
resulting to cardio-vascular disease and painful inflammation especially when
the patient has undergone many years of dialysis. These crystals are mostly
deposited in the lower limbs causing the skin to itch that the patient cannot
avoid scratching his skin which result to small lacerations that expose it to
bacteria that cause infection called Cellulitis which make the patient prone to
Sepsis (blood infection) if left untreated with anti-biotic. Sepsis is a
serious condition which leads to morbidity and death. Taking too much
anti-biotics is bad for the liver. When the liver is damage, death of the
dialysis patient will surely come next. Low level of Phosphorus among dialysis
patients is very rare because Phosphorus in foods eaten by the patients
accumulate in the blood since it is the kidney that excretes excess Phosphorus.
Dialysis patients have damaged kidneys and excess Phosphorus has no way to get
out of the body. Thus, it binds with Calcium and gets deposited in muscles,
tissues and joints of the patient. Small amount of Phosphorus is removed by
dialysis but most of the Phosphorus is in the tissues of the dialysis patient
and hard to remove. Hyper-Phosphatemia or excess Serum Phosphate is treated
with phosphate binders. To prevent additional phosphorus from entering the
blood stream phosphate binders are taken by the patient after each meal.
Effective phosphate binders are: Calcium Carbonate and Sevelamer Carbonate.
Calcium binds with Phosphorus during digestion of foods in the intestine and is
excreted or removed together with other bodily waste. Sevelamer acts like a
sponge that absorbs Phosphorus and is also removed together with other bodily
waste. The dialysis patient should still avoid eating foods high in Phosphorus
since the phosphate binders cannot bind all the Phosphorus that he have eaten.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">
As mentioned above, excess Phosphorus binds with Calcium. In this way,
the level of Calcium in the blood is also monitored because high amount of
Calcium causes Calcification and is detrimental to the: tissues of the organs
and muscles and joints. Low level of Calcium however, results to Hypo-Calcemia
which causes the bone to become weak and brittle. That is why Calcium Carbonate
is prescribed to patients with low level of Calcium.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Monitoring the
Potassium level in the blood is also necessary because very high level of 7 and
above can cause the heart beat to stop that will kill the patient. Death Row
prisoners about to be executed are given overdose of Potassium that will cause
painless death. Injured and sick animals are put to death by high dose of
potassium. Low level of Potassium (Hypo-Kalemia) causes muscle weakness and fatigue,
muscle cramps and twitching and irregular heartbeat. Just like Phosphorus,
Potassium is accumulated in the blood of dialysis patients because of their
impaired kidneys. Excess Potassium is removed by regular dialysis but some
patients eat foods that are high in Potassium two or more days before dialysis.
That is why Potassium builds up to dangerous level in the blood before they are
dialyzed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Level of
Albumin in the blood is monitored regularly since the dialysis patient is on
low protein diet which makes the Albumin level to fall down. Serum Albumin is
responsible for maintaining the volume of the blood. Low level of Serum Albumin
results to less blood volume and the excess water in the blood is
deposited in the muscles and body cavities including the cavity around the
heart. This makes the heart exert more effort resulting to stress and eventual
heart damage if not remedied. Low level of Albumin also results to leaking body
nutrients out of the blood vessels depriving the muscles and organs of vitamins
and minerals. This also results to Edema or swelling of the legs and Ascite
(accumulation of water in the cavity of the stomach or abdomen which can lead
to shortness of breath and peritoneal cavity infection). Some patients eat
salty foods and as a result they feel very thirsty and drink a lot of water.
Excess water is then stored in the cavity of the abdomen; more so if their
Albumin count is low due to kidney and other disease like that of the liver.
Low level of Albumin is corrected by ingestion of the dialysis patient of two
to three egg whites per day. Egg yolk contains high amount of Phosphorus and
Cholesterol and should be avoided.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> The amount of
serum sodium is also monitored regularly. High value of sodium (above 145) can
cause high blood pressure and Edema which could lead to stroke and heart
attack. Excess water in the body of a dialysis patient is also harder to remove
during dialysis if the sodium concentration in the blood is high. This strains
the heart and creates a feeling of discomfort during dialysis. The patient is
advised to lessen sodium intake and drink small amount of water in order to
stabilize the sodium level and the excess water removed by regular dialysis of
two to three times per week. Three times per week is the recommended dialysis
session but dialysis patients limit it to one to two times per week due to
financial constraints. Low level of Serum Sodium (below 135) is also bad for
the dialysis patient because this could lead to hypo-tension (low blood pressure)
and painful cramps during dialysis. Very low blood pressure could result to
dizziness, shortness of breath, restlessness, seizures and coma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I know now
that monitoring the Blood Uric Acid (BUA) is also important since this
indicates whether the patient is prone to painful inflammations like Gout and
Arthritis. Purine (the derivative of Uric Acid) is present in most fruits like
oranges and berries. Foods high in Uric Acid are beans, meat and internal
organs. Uric Acid is a crystalline substance which is the product of
Nitrogenous Metabolism (digestion) and if it accumulates in high quantity in
the blood of the dialysis patient could lead to painful swollen joints. Excess
Uric Acid is removed by the normal kidney but dialysis patients have damaged
kidneys, that is why Uric Acid accumulates in the blood. Some Uric Acid is
removed by dialysis but some patients eat foods with high amount of Uric Acid
two to three days before dialysis and that is why excess Uric Acid is
accumulated before they are dialyzed. Excess Uric Acid is also treated with
Allo-Purinol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Before
a patient is diagnosed by the doctor of having kidney disease, his blood sample
is taken for CBC, Creatinine and Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) tests. The
laboratory tests would indicate if he is Anemic, with high value of Creatinine
and BUN which clearly indicate kidney damage. Creatinine test indicate if the
kidneys are functioning normally or are partially or totally damaged. A value
of Creatinine of 2 to 3 means the patient has Chronic Kidney Failure and
dialysis is not yet prescribed by the doctor. Creatinine value of 4-5 means
there is substantial damage to the kidneys and dialysis of once a week is
advised by the doctor. Values of more than 6-10 indicates major Chronic Kidney
Disease (CKD) and values of more than 11 indicate End Stage Kidney Disease
(ESKD) and two to three times dialysis sessions per week is needed. High BUN
indicates that the blood is high in nitrogenous wastes that are accumulated
because of kidney damage. Normal kidneys filter out these wastes. A clear
example of this is when a normal person eats large amount of protein or meat,
the by-product of protein digestion or metabolism is Urea and other nitrogenous
wastes and is efficiently remove regularly 24/7 by the normal kidneys. It is
noted that the urine of that normal person has a strong pungent smell like
Ammonia. If the kidneys are impaired, these nitrogenous wastes including Urea
is accumulated in the blood of the dialysis patient and can only be removed by
dialysis. Large amount of Urea and other nitrogenous wastes in the blood
results to the condition of Uremia (the blood becomes acidic and toxic).
Serious Uremia affects the brain function of patients resulting to anxiety,
restlessness and confusion. If left untreated, uremic patients suffers brain
damage and eventually die.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Levels of Serum
Creatinine and BUN are monitored regularly by the doctor to find out if the
degree of damage to the kidneys is improving or has worsened. Pre-dialysis
(before dialysis) and Post-dialysis (after dialysis) value of Creatinine and
BUN is taken so the doctor will see if the dialysis patient is dialyzed
sufficiently or efficiently. High value of BUN and Creatinine even after
dialysis indicates insufficient dialysis due to the type of dialyzer, length of
time and frequency of dialysis and the Blood Flow Rate (BFR) of the dialysis
machine. Faster BFR means more volume of blood passing the dialyzer is cleaned.
This is limited though due to the condition of the patient if he has a serious
heart problem or his blood pressure is too high or too low. Dialysis patients
with minor heart problem can tolerate up to 300 ml per minute BFR. The type of
the dialyzer also affects the efficiency of dialysis. High Flux Dialyzer (HFD)
cleans more efficiently compared to the Low Flux Dialyzer. High Flux Dialyzer
is not tolerated at high BFR by some patients with heart condition. If dialysis
is insufficient and not efficient, it means that more toxins are retained in
the blood that could increase the risk of morbidity and mortality among
dialysis patients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> The
above tests are only the monthly laboratory tests of dialysis patients. Other
laboratory tests are done depending on the condition and symptoms experienced
by the patient to confirm if complications from dialysis is present. It is very
important to fully understand the interpretation and meaning(s) of the results
of these tests to guide the patient in dealing with his disease. This also will
give the patient a positive outlook in life for him to be disciplined to resist
temptations from: eating excess foods that could aggravate his condition, give
him courage and hope to face challenges, pain and uncertainties that will come
his way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">In my almost eight years of undergoing
dialysis, I have seen many of my co-patients become sicker and most of them
eventually died. On what I have observed, their condition happened because they
do not know much of the important facts of what dialysis is and they lack the
right attitude or outlook in life while having dialysis. They are used to
living their lives before having dialysis and they are unaware that life during
dialysis has a big difference with what they love to do before dialysis. Like a
patient who loves to jog early in the morning and do rigorous biking afterwards
resulting to thirst and fatigue. Being a normal person before, he loves to
drink very cold water and then take a cold shower immediately and nothing
serious happened. This continued even when he is already on dialysis and then
one day after drinking cold water and taking a shower he suffered shortness of
breath until he can barely breath and was rushed to the emergency room of the
hospital. His condition was very serious that the attending physician decided
to perform intubation (put a rubbery tube into his throat up to his lungs) to
allow him to breath. The tube remained in his lungs until his condition
stabilized. He is lucky because he was able to survive such ordeal to tell to his
fellow dialysis patients of his experience. Others were not lucky though
because they suffered heart attack and died. He could be unaware that as a
dialysis patient his Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cell count is below the normal
value. In short, he is Anemic. He is also suffering from hyper-tension and this
is seriously aggravated when he drank very cold water (this will make the
arteries and vein shrink) and he was not completely rested from physical
exertion. High blood pressure of more than 200/110 is a very dangerous
condition especially to a dialysis patient. It could result to a stroke or
heart attack and excess water that he drank will be forced into his lungs that
makes breathing very difficult considering also that he has Anemia and
distribution of oxygen to his heart and lungs is not normal.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Other patients have a
negative attitude or outlook in life. As if they have accepted defeat from
their sickness to the point that they do not care anymore of what will happen
to them as long as they are able to do what they want to do including eating
too much food that will make them more sick. "You will still die even if
you do not eat and drink too much. It will be better to enjoy life while we
still live." This is what other patients say and seem to be proud of
telling to their fellow dialysis patients. This proves that foods are very
"addictive" since the patients do not mind dying as long as they can
eat what they love to eat. They live to eat and not eat properly in order to
live longer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Dialysis requires knowledge
of the patient about his disease through research and personal experience. He
also should have discipline to avoid as much as possible not to be tempted to
eat and drink too much. He should be patient, learn how to endure pain,
have courage and hope that he will survive the challenges of dialysis and to
live longer to be with his family and also be able to share to other dialysis
patients his experience and knowledge so that they will also be motivated to
adapt a positive outlook in life despite their condition.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> I have realized that a
Vision Mission Statement for our association of dialysis patients is necessary
for us dialysis patients to serve as a covenant while we still live. Vision and
Mission Statement should be understood word for word and be instilled in the
mind and heart. It should be internalized deeply on a day to day basis so that
it will not be easily forgotten. Below is the Vision Mission Statement that I
have made:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Vision</b>: All dialysis patients in Bohol are dialyzed comfortably,
sufficiently and efficiently in various hospitals in Bohol with ample benefits
from the government and other charitable institutions; and they are well
educated about their disease through seminars, forums, discussions among
members and brochures about kidney failure and dialysis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Mission</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">: To have a network with hospitals, Government and
Non-Government Institutions for the: putting up of more dialysis centers with
more dialysis machines, formulation and implementation of educational
programs on kidney failure and dialysis and ensure that logistics and
financial requirements are met accordingly. For this, an Inter-Agency Task
Group will be organized; and,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">As a result of the efforts made by the
above Inter-Agency Task Group, the members of Bohol Association of
Hemo-Dialysis Patients and Watchers will have the qualities of a good
dialysis patient who is well educated about dialysis, disciplined, patient,
resilient to endure pain and challenges, courageous and hopeful that he will
live longer and be still with value to his family and other members of the
community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> It would be heart-warming
if the above VM Statement would be realized since kidney disease is on the rise
and more and more patients are undergoing dialysis treatment. It is time that
dialysis patients should have one belief that: Life does not end during
dialysis and they should be strong to face challenges and accept them as they
come and still have a positive outlook in life and be joyful despite a life of
pain and uncertainty. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;">A new era has dawned on Gov.
Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital (GCGMH) highlighted by: a newly
constructed modern Hemo-Dialysis Center comparable to those of Cebu and Manila,
a new high rise building, new hospital equipment, continuing construction of the
Pharmacy, Blood Bank, Rehabilitation Center, Emergency facility and the newly
built Malasakit Center. Medical services have greatly improved breaking the
stigma that government service equates poor service. Behind all these
developments is a type of aggressive but proactive management implemented by
the new Medical Center Chief in the person of Dr. Mutya Kismet T. Macuno.
Truly, Dr. Macuno is God sent especially for us dialysis patients who have
experienced the worst condition before. The old Hemo-Dialysis Unit (HDU) was
located in a small room with ten not well known brand of dialysis machines
placed side by side very near each other. Admitted patients have dialysis
together with the regular outpatients such that risk of infection or
contamination is high. The room has poor ventilation and noisy with not so
disciplined HDU Staff. The old HDU is right beside a huge electric generator
creating a fire hazard in case of power overload. It is also beside the
hospital’s morgue. Dialysis patients and their watchers in the waiting area are
used to seeing dead patients in stretcher wheeled on the dirty hallway.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> In contrast
to the old HDU, the new HDU started operation in July, 2018 is located in front
of the hospital which is newly painted with appropriate combination of suiting
colors, it has 15 brand new German made Fresenius dialysis machines placed not
so close to each other, very clean comfort room, well lighted and with
sufficient number of big split-type air-conditioners, state of the art water
filtration facility, readily available oxygen outlets on the wall per patient
and most of all; it has newly trained dialysis staff with two doctors on an
eight hour shift. We are also very blessed because we do not have to pay for
our dialysis. We are covered by 90 dialysis sessions per year under PHILHEALTH
on a no balance billing scheme. Upon exhaustion of our PHILHEALTH benefits our
dialysis expenses are automatically charged to the PDAF and Medical Assistance
Fund (MAF) provided by the DOH, Governor and Congressmen of Bohol. Our monthly
laboratory tests expenses are also charged to the PDAP/MAF. Depending on funds
availability, part of our maintenance medicines expenses are also charged to
the MAF.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> As a gesture
of gratitude, I have written a letter (copy printed below) to Dr. Macuno for
all that she has done for us dialysis patients and to all the patients of GCGMH:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">July 11, 2018<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Dr. Mutya Kismet T. Macuno MD FPPS,
FPSNbM, MDM<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Medical Center Chief II<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">GCGMH, Tagbilaran City<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Dear Madam:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">After so many years of longing for a new
relocation site of our old HDU, finally our dreams are fulfilled by an angel
who knows what we feel and what we need and that is you. In behalf of the Bohol
Association of Hemo-Dialysis Patients and Watchers (BOASHEPAWA) we would like
to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for everything that you have done for
us. You are truly a child of God who knows how to take care of His people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Having a new site for the HDU is one of
the major objectives of our association. I have written Dr. Arcay some letters
regarding this but he seemed to be having difficulty accomplishing our request
then. For your information, our other objectives that we have fulfilled are the
following:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">1. Our
2<sup>nd</sup> Board Resolution was about the putting up of the provincial
office of the Phillipine Charity Sweepstake Office (PCSO); and thru the
intervention of Gov. Chatto our request was granted;<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">2. Our
next request was on the extension of PHILHEALTH’s 45 dialysis sessions per year
to 90 sessions per year. The granting of our request was facilitated by Cong.
Relampagos thru his relative who is a ranking officer of PHILHEALTH;<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">3. Then,
the request to Sec. Butch Abad on financial assistance coming from taxes from
vice such as cigarette, liquor and gambling thru Cong. Relampagos. This could
be the result of funds coming from Congressmen and the Medical Assistance Fund;
and,<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">4. Also,
our association was able to give financial assistance to the family of our
members who died (P1,000.00 pesos for directors / officers and P500.00 pesos
for regular members).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Our current objective is to have a
gathering probably on a beach to know more of each other, exchange experiences
and insights about dialysis; and have an election afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">You have done so much for us, but if you
could extend an accreditation of our association in the future or refer a forum
on dialysis, then, we could not ask for more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Thank you very much and regards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Very truly yours,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">BUEN T. DOMINGO<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">Chairman, BOASHEPAWA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> When I
became a regular dialysis patient of GCGMH in October, 2011, I saw the need of
putting up an association of dialysis patients with a legal personality
(registered with the SEC) for us to be able to express our needs, privileges /
rights and to legally solicit financial assistance for our dialysis needs.
Also, I thought that it would not be difficult for me to do the organizing
since I was an Area Development Officer of the UCPB-CIIF Finance and
Development Corporation and I have experience in Community Development by
organizing Small Coconut Farmers Organizations. I immediately organized a core
group despite some negative feedback by the patients and nurses who were
opposed to an association of dialysis patients (maybe they were “burned” by
their previous experiences in organizations). I prepared the basic requirements
and went to the provincial office of the SEC. I lost count of the number of times
I went back to the office of SEC in Bohol to comply with the additional
requirements or amendments in our documents since the SEC is very meticulous in
screening applicant organization for registration. I have to go to the National
Office of SEC in Manila to personally submit our registration documents to
facilitate its approval despite my physical condition. I have water in my lungs
due to previous Pneumonia infection and high blood pressure. I was gasping for
air with my wife when we were crossing the overpass in Ortigas. At last on May
9, 2013, our association of dialysis patients and watchers was registered with
the SEC with Registration Number: CN 201326623.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> Having
dialysis before is very difficult since there was no provincial office of the
PCSO. The patients themselves or their close relatives have to go to the
National Office of PCSO in Manila just to get a 20 thousand pesos per three
months financial assistance for the cost of dialysis. The 45 dialysis sessions
per year of PHILHEALTH before was not enough to cover our dialysis cost for a
year. They have to ride a ship to go to Manila and wait for many hours in a
long line at the PCSO office only to get a net of 16 thousand pesos not
considering the health risk of the patients. So we are grateful when our
request for the putting up of the provincial office of the PCSO was granted.
Also, we have to individually solicit funds from politicians and NGOs. During
the period from November to December, many of the indigent patients have to
undergo dialysis for once a week only instead of the regular twice a week due
to lack of funds.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> We learned
that having an association is effective in lobbying for our dialysis needs, so
we passed a Board Resolution requesting the PHILHEALTH to extend its assistance
of 45 dialysis sessions per year to 90 dialysis sessions per year. We provided
copies of our request to Congressmen and post it in the social media joining
other dialysis patients associations with the same request. At last, our plea
was considered by PHILHEALTH and the 90 dialysis sessions per year was finally
approved. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"> We also saw
the opportunity of getting financial assistance from the government through the
Sin Taxes (taxes obtained from cigarettes, alcohol and gambling), so we passed
a Board Resolution requesting the then Budget Secretary, Butch Abad, to allot
some funds for dialysis assistance. We wrote the Congressmen of Bohol to do the
same from their Priority Development Fund or PDAF.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;">We are very grateful, when the Congressmen
started allocating funds directly to the GCGMH and the DOH has implemented
their Medical Assistance Program for the hospital. From then on and with Dr.
Macuno at the helm as Chief of the Hospital, we do not have a problem regarding
our dialysis needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for our prayers that have been heard. Merry Christmas and a happy prosperous
New Year to everyone.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Nang ulan ay pumatak sa tigang at uhaw na lupa.<br />Tahimik na bukirin napuno ng kokak ng palaka.<br />Mga magsasaka'y gumayak sa bukid ay gumagala.<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Nagsimulang bungkalin ang </span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">mayamang lupa.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Punla'y inihanda para sa masayang<br />tanimang magaganap.<br />Umaasa na ito'y yayabong at<br />mamumunga sa hinaharap.<br />Di alintana mga pagod at hirap kahit tirik man at mainit ang araw.<br />Tumagaktak man ang pawis<br />saya at sigla ang nangingibabaw.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Dating kayumanging lupa ngayo'y<br />naging makinang na dilaw at lunti.<br />Makapal na tubo ng mga palayan<br />ay malawak na nagpupunyagi.<br />Saan ka man tumanaw sa paligid luntiang palay na ngayo'y lumalaki.<br />Nagbabadya ng masaganang ani<br />na magdadala ng lualhati at ngiti.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Kaysarap maglakad mamasyal sa malawak malapad na bukirin.<br />Malamig at malinis na hangin sa umaga ay kaysarap langhapin.<br />Hangin na nagbibigay buhay sa bawat ugat ay nagpapaigting.<br />Sa katawan ay nagbibigay lakas<br />upang pag-ani ng palay ay pagigiin.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Di nagtagal butil ay unti-unting umusbong sa uhay ng palay.<br />Palatandaang pag-aani ay darating<br />at aalamin kung ano ang taglay.<br />Uhay na dati'y dilaw at luntian<br />ngayo'y gintong napaka-makulay.<br />Masayang anihan sa bukid dumatal<br />nagbibigay ng saya sa ating buhay.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Sa unang pagkakataon nang ikaw ay isinilang at mamasdan.<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Abot langit kaligayahan nadama</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">sa iyong pag-uha tumulo ang luha.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Magmula noon ikaw ay inaaruga</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">sa kaniyang dibdib ay pinagpala.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Siya'y inang labis na mapagmahal hanggang ikaw ay lumaki.<br />Iniaalay ang buong sarili kahit ano<br />pa ang sabihin nila sa iyo.<br />Kaya nga siya'y napalapit sa iyo<br />buong puso mo't isipan alay mo.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Ngayo'y wala na siya sa 'yong tabi<br />naiisip at nangungulila palagi.<br />Bumabalik-balik na alaala ng<br />kaniyang lantay na pagmamahal.<br />Sa bawat pitik ng iyong puso'y<br />nagpapasalamat lagi mo siyang<br />IKARARANGAL.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Ang buhay ay talagang ganyan may saya at mayroon ding hapis.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Noong una nang akoy balot pa ng payak na pamumuhay.<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Sa di inaasahan ikaw ay dumating </span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">kamay mo'y iwinawagayway.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Sa unang pagkakataon ako ay</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">sumigla at umibig.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Ang mundo ko'y napuno ng saya at nagniningning ang mga kulay.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Ngunit singbilis ng 'yong pagdating<br />singbilis din ang iyong paglisan.<br />Naiwang lumuluha at nagtataka<br />bakit ka nagkaganyan?<br />Hinahanap ko ang dating ikaw<br />at ang dati nating pasyalan.<br />Animo walang katapusang saya<br />ngayo'y pighati ang nararanasan.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Madilim ang paligid at ang lahat<br />ay binabalot ng lungkot.<br />Hindi ko alam kung hanggang<br />kailan magtitiis at makakalimot.<br />Ngunit alam ko ito ay lilipas at<br />may hangganan din and dilim.<br />Sa dako pa roon naghihintay<br />panibagong pagasa at liwayway<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Muli narito na naman ang sandali na puno ng lakas at pag-asa.<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Lahat ay umaawit sumisipol dahil sa matinding saya at ligaya.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Luntian at ginintuang paligid sa bawat Isa ay bumubungad.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Nagpapadama nagpapahiwatig ng matinding paghahangad.</span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Malumanay na simoy ng hangin na sa aking katawan ay dumadampi.<br />Nagbibigay sigla bumubuhay sa dugong napupuno ng sidhi.<br />Di maiwasang umasam ng isang bagay na malimit na minimithi.<br />Sa kaibuturan ng aking pusoy<br />Nag aalab na sinasabayan ng ngiti.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Wari'y kalangitan na nabuksan<br />nang ganda mo'y nasilayan.<br />Isa kang Diyosa sa aking paningin kumakaway sa iyong himlayan.<br />Nang daliri natin ay nagdugtong<br />di maiwasan dibdib dumagundong.<br />Dagitab ay lumatay sa katawan nati'y nagbigay kakaibang ugong.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Nag-apoy rumagasa at umaapaw<br />masidhing damdami'y sumisigaw.<br />Ikaw at wala ng iba aking mahal<br />damhin natin tamis ng pagsinta.<br />Hayaan mong tayo ay dalhin<br />sa rurok na malapit kay Bathala.<br />Hayaang pumayapa sa kandungan<br />mo'y managinip at humupa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Hayaan mo akong liparin ng muni-muni at galak sa dako pa roon ng kaparangan.<br /><span class="textexposedshow">Kung sa ganyang paraan lang masisilayan iyong natatanging kariktan.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Di ko mawari at di masukat </span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Ang aking tuwa at kagalakan nadarama</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Labis labis lalo na nang ikaw ay ngumiti</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Nagningning mapungay mong mga mata.</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Buhay koy umaliwalas at sumaya</span><br /><span class="textexposedshow">Tulad ng Bahag-Hari na puno ng kulay at ganda.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">(This is about my own interpretation of a movie line in 100 Poems for Estela. Two friends for a long time has not expressed their true emotion for each other. Until the woman fell for another guy and her friend finally found strength to say what is in his heart but its too late.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">"Bakit noong nakakakita ka Hindi mo ako makita pero nang mabulag ka nakita mo ako?" Kailangan pa bang mabulag ka para mapabilang ako sa 'yong mundo. Hindi mo lang alam at Hindi mo nararamdaman, narito lang ako sa iyong tabi naghihintay na mapansin at pahalagahan mo. Kailangan ko pa bang pigain ang aking diwa't isipan upang ang aking Marubdob na damdamin ang iyo mo rin madama sa pamamagitan ng pagsulat ng 100 Tula? Naks! Epekto lang ng KitaKita at 100 Tula para kay Estela. Hehehe. Sumakay kayo no?</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Naisip ko tuloy na talagang nakakamangha ang Diyos na lumikha ng lahat ng ito. Iba't-ibang mga tao na may kanya-kanyang pag-iisip at ginagampanang papel sa buhay. May mga taong mayaman pero mababa naman ang pagtingin sa ibang mga tao pero meron din namang mapagkumbaba at mabait. Mayroon namang anak ng mayaman na hindi marunong tumayo sa sariling mga paa at maangas o mayabang na kayang gumawa ng hindi tama. May mga taong takot harapin ang hirap ng buhay kung walang mga taong tutulong sa kaniya. Dahil sa iba't-iba din ang karanasan ng mga tao,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">halimbawa, lumaki sa hirap at mapait na mga pangyayari, natuto ito na maging matapang at matatag sa pagharap kung ano mang ibigay ng buhay sa kaniya. Pero minsan may kaakibat ding hindi magandang epekto at ito ay ang kakulangan sa kakayahan niyang magmahal at mahalin. Nagiging "bato" sabi nga nila, matigas pero pilit itinatago o kinikimkim ang kahinaan sa takot na siya ay pagtawanan at lumabas na talunan.</span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Ang iba naman ay tuluyang napapaso at nagpapadala sa agos ng buhay kung saan man sila dalhin o mapadpad. Nagiging lulong sa alak at ipinagbabawal na gamot at nakagagawa ng malagim na mga krimen tulad ng pag-patay, pagnanakaw, panghahalay at panglalamang sa walang kalaban-laban na mga nilalang.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt;">Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito dapat nating tanggapin na talagang ganito ang buhay at matuto tayong harapin na may lakas ng loob sa tulong ng Maykapal ang bawat pagsubok na maaring sumubok sa atin. Siyanawa.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">These are collation
of my opinions about various aspects in life. These were made from 2016 to
2018. Some does not reflect the present situation and maybe does not apply to
current time.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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that language is not perfect and words are not understood as one. A word spoken
by one of two parties is not always understood by the other party as what the
first speaker thinks and meant to be. So do not assume. Always ask if what she
thinks is the same with yours. This is the right way to communicate with each
other to avoid conflict and misunderstanding. Clarifying things sometimes lead
to an argument. But make sure it is a healthy argument and both of you are
exercising patience and tolerance. An example of this is when my wife ordered
our house help to trim our yellow vines with beautiful flowers. The helper went
out and cut all the branches with yellow flowers. What remained are the main
vines that appeared nude and not attractive as before. This is the image that
entered her brain when she heard the word "trim" which is
in-congruent to what my wife's trim. Same word different images in the brain.”</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">"Sometimes the
glaring truth hurts so much that people cannot accept it and reacts in various
ways. Sometimes they are defensive and even blame someone for what happened.
Others react with fear and grief. Some uses other people to side with them just
to avoid the truth being exposed. Some reacts with hopelessness and tears.
Others cover up the truth and expose only the partial truth. Some are selfish
and uses deception for a living. Whatever your reaction to truth is; truth will
remain and always be there and should be accepted sooner or later."</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal;">What do kings and
powerful men pursue throughout their lifetime? Is it more wealth, more power
and influence or is it the everlasting life? Or is it something more than all
the riches and pleasures on earth? Are we really free or are we all bound to a
type of system that force us to obey or be damned. Some people say that they
have everything but they are still found wanting for more new achievements,
adventures and pleasures of the senses. Through their way on top, they
encounter more challenges and they have to "pay" for the consequences
of their whims. They make sacrifice, step on and use other people even do
inappropriate things just to reach their goal. At last when already there on
the top, they finally realize that they are lonely and feeling empty. Just like
buying a new car. At first, the excitement is heigthened as you start to drive.
You are very proud because it is the latest model and many people envy you; but
as time passed, that excitement began to wane and the car becomes ordinary more
so if you see another car of the latest model. The feeling of wanting is always
there, we are never satisfied. This is true for almost everything including
your career, business and family life. All things on earth are fleeting -- they
fade away, we get old and we become weak in mind and body and everything
becomes a thing of the past. Do we realize our great even complex efforts we
have exerted just to reach the status we are in? Yet we could have focused on
what we value and what we have and enjoy the moment. We could have made it so
simple and still enjoy life for what it is.</span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">"What you perceive of something is always
subjective. It maybe the truth or it may be an illusion or delusion. To be
sure, it is better to verify first before deciding or concluding on something.
Sometimes our emotion on what we believe leads us to pre-judged someone. You
may think he is guilty by means of your emotion and information (false and
true) when in fact he is not. Your belief on some may sometimes be affected by
a propaganda - the deliberate manipulation of the brain through emotion to
obtain a biased result. The world is full of this. Beware, take care and be
cautious. You might be the next victim."</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“The crucial question in federalism is: how will
you change the orientation or nature of Filipino voters to achieve equality in
the political arena? The present situation always indicates that the candidate
who can buy the people's vote with the highest amount always wins. This of
course is accompanied with traditional use of coercion supplemented with guns
and goons.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">If this issue is not settled or solved, our country
will continue to be divisive in nature and regions and provinces will compete
with each other resulting to more conflicts in their respective borders.</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">If the people cannot elect a good representative, how
can their country have a full development of resources?</span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Some say that only a dictator with selfless
conviction to change the country for the better will solve this problem. What
is your opinion on this?”</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">“Culture is greatly
influenced by a governing body. When leaders show or practice disgraceful acts
of corruption and deceit, it is expected that the people will perceive it as a
norm and it is okay to imitate them. When it seems okay to plunder the wealth or
resources of a nation and deceive the people with endless promises of change
and development. When they engage in heinous crimes such as drugs, robbery and
killings for the sake of money and power without suffering from guilt and
shame; and when they get away from it all with impunity and pride. All of these
will be ingrained in the culture of that nation and expect prosperity will be
slow to many of its citizens as compared to nations who value integrity with
compassion and diligent to quality of service and production.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 13.5pt; font-weight: normal;">”</span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“Much has been done on the making, execution and enhancement of
political strategies to have a firm grip of the administration; but to the
detriment of key factors that really need focus and enduring support. Many
resources have been consumed in inappropriate ways that could have boosted the
morale, security and economic condition of ordinary people. One critical area
that needs focus and support is the justice system. Many people are aware or
have observed that our justice System lacks the facilities, logistics and
manpower to properly bestow justice to people who needed it. Cases are pending
too long in courts leading to the saying that; "justice delayed is justice
denied". Not to mentioned that there are corrupt and biased judges who can
be manipulated by money, political power and most of the time influenced by
close relationship and friendship. Many citizens believe that our justice
system only revolves around and only for the rich. If only they can concentrate
on adding people with integrity; additional facilities like court rooms, proper
penal colonies, rehabilitation centers and stringent monitoring and feedback
system; many conflicts, problems involving society or the citizenry can be
solved including most specifically the drug menace.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Movie Lines and "Hugot":<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“Bakit kung kailan tayo sa wakas ay nagkatagpo sa
puso't isipan ay doon ko pa nalaman na huli na. Isang pag-ibig na dumaan sa
tamang oras at panahon pero hindi naging tayo. Ngayon ang tamang oras at nasabi
ko ang matagal ko nang kinikimkim at totoong damdamin para sa iyo. Masakit
malaman na hindi na ikaw para sa akin. Gustuhin mo man o ako rin ay hindi na
talaga pwede. Ang ating dating pagibig sa isa't isa ay sadyang naging maling
pag-ibig sa maling panahon. Hindi talaga pwede</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Ops,ops,ooops! bago kayo mag-isip ng
ano pa man. Ito ang konklusiyon sa pelikulang 100 Tula Para Kay Estela.
Tinamaan ka?”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">(This is about my own interpretation
of a movie line in 100 Poems for Estela. Two friends for a long time have not
expressed their true emotion for each other. Until the woman fell for another
guy and her friend finally found strength to say what is in his heart but it is
too late.)</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">"Bakit noong nakakakita ka Hindi
mo ako makita pero nang mabulag ka nakita mo ako?" Kailangan pa bang
mabulag ka para mapabilang ako sa 'yong mundo. Hindi mo lang alam at Hindi mo
nararamdaman, narito lang ako sa iyong tabi naghihintay na mapansin at
pahalagahan mo. Kailangan ko pa bang pigain ang aking diwa't isipan upang ang
aking Marubdob na damdamin ang iyo mo rin madama sa pamamagitan ng pagsulat ng
100 Tula? Naks! Epekto lang ng KitaKita at 100 Tula para kay Estela. Hehehe.
Sumakay kayo no?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Life:</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“What really is the purpose of life in this worldly
place? Not to live in excess in material things and humanly pleasure nor be
intoxicated with power and fame; and most of all not to live in mediocrity. We
live because we are made or programmed to strive for the highest level -
perfection. "Be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect". The
Olympic was organized to look for the best athlete and we attend College and
Post Grad. and courses to hone us mentally in the best possibl</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">e </span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">way</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">We kept striving to develop ourselves
in the aspects of: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual in a balanced
manner. We continue honing our skills in being patient and disciplined. We
always try to stick to well tested principles that would guide us in our life's
journey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">The most important of all our
aspirations in life is to love and be loved unconditionally. When we achieved
all of these, our souls will lose the urge to return again to this worldly
place. We prefer to stay in heaven!”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“Many lives have been lived. Many
various experiences have passed. Many acquaintances and many faces have been
felt and seen. Many emotions happy and sad have been expressed. But all of them
are now memories of the past and they are fleeting. It would not be for long
and even the memories will be gone. A new life a new day all have been
forgotten but the ESSENCE of life is always there. Same feelings, there could
be variations and combinations but maybe same experiences. Life goes on and on
and on. The cycle of life must go on and on. Death is nothing at all but a
repose.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">“Life is like a
journey, sometimes there are rough and difficult times but there are also light
and joyful moments. From our experiences we learn how to deal with our
adversities and successes in life together with people who love us as well as
those who try us for what we are really are made of.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Ng Buhay</span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“Sa aking paghihintay habang nakaupo
sa isang sulok ng mall</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">at ang aking asawa ay namimili sa grocery, napansin ko ang dami ng mga
taong naglalakad paroon at parito. Iba't-ibang klase ng mga tao: may payat, may
mataba, may maputi, may maitim, may matangkad, may pandak, may bata, may
matanda at 'yong isang ale may karga pang sanggol.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Naisip ko tuloy na talagang
nakakamangha ang Diyos na lumikha ng lahat ng ito. Iba't-ibang mga tao na may
kanya-kanyang pag-iisip at ginagampanang papel sa buhay. May mga taong mayaman
pero mababa naman ang pagtingin sa ibang mga tao pero meron din namang mapagkumbaba
at mabait. Mayroon namang anak ng mayaman na hindi marunong tumayo sa sariling
mga paa at maangas o mayabang na kayang gumawa ng hindi tama. May mga taong
takot harapin ang hirap ng buhay kung walang mga taong tutulong sa kaniya.
Dahil sa iba't-iba din ang karanasan ng mga tao,</span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Halimbawa, lumaki sa hirap at mapait
na mga pangyayari, natuto ito na maging matapang at matatag sa pagharap kung
ano mang ibigay ng buhay sa kaniya. Pero minsan may kaakibat ding hindi
magandang epekto at ito ay ang kakulangan sa kakayahan niyang magmahal at
mahalin. Nagiging "bato" sabi nga nila, matigas pero pilit itinatago
o kinikimkim ang kahinaan sa takot na siya ay pagtawanan at lumabas na talunan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Ang iba naman ay tuluyang napapaso at nagpapadala sa agos ng buhay kung
saan man sila dalhin o mapadpad. Nagiging lulong sa alak at ipinagbabawal na
gamot at nakagagawa ng malagim na mga krimen tulad ng pag-patay, pagnanakaw,
panghahalay at panglalamang sa walang kalaban-laban na mga nilalang.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Sa kabila ng lahat ng ito dapat
nating tanggapin na talagang ganito ang buhay at matuto tayong harapin na may
lakas ng loob sa tulong ng Maykapal ang bawat pagsubok na maaring sumubok sa
atin. Siyanawa.”</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“Ang buhay ay parang paaralan.
Magsisimula ka sa pagkamusmos ang isip kung baga nursery. Habang tumatanda
natututo tayo ng iba't ibang bagay. Yan ang Grades 1-8 hanggang high school.
Kung matanda na at marami nang karanasan at karunungan, yan ang college o post
graduate. Ito ang layunin ng buhay natin sa mundo: ang matuto, magmahal at
mahalin at maging perpekto kung maari kagaya ng lumikha sa atin. Kung hindi ka
matutong magmahal ng tunay at tapat para ka na ring naiwan sa elementarya.
Tandaan mo, maraming kahulugan ang pagmamahal. Maaring para sa iyo yan ang
tamang pagmamahal pero hindi pala dahil ang taong iyong "minamahal"
sa katunayan ay nasasakal.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Love: </span></b><b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">“It is nice to have someone whom you
can share your life with, who could give you strength when you're down and
weary and someone who can inspire and motivate you to achieve something more
than the ordinary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Someone who accepts you as you are
and not according to her whims and ambition. Someone who will be there
whenever, wherever, whatever, however and loves you for better or for worse.”</span><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Spiritual:</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">“When you feel that your burden is
too much to bear and it seems that no one is beside to comfort you. This is the
time to realize that the power of the Almighty is much greater than anything
else. This is the time when you should surrender everything to the Lord for He
is the rightful owner and creator of all things and that includes your thinking
and emotions. Don't bear the burden, lift it up unto Him and feel that you are
important and ready to perform things that will glorify Him. Feel light and
free.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">“The world is filled with
consciousness but each one is typically unique from one another. I am sure that
all of these come from only one source; and that is from the -- DIVINE!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">”</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Poems:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 18.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Ang Kabukiran</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Nang ulan ay pumatak sa tigang at uhaw na lupa.<br />
Tahimik na bukirin napuno ng kokak ng palaka.<br />
Mga magsasaka'y gumayak sa bukid ay gumagala.<br />
Nagsimulang bungkalin ang<br />
mayamang lupa.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Punla'y inihanda para sa masayang<br />
tanimang magaganap.<br />
Umaasa na ito'y yayabong at<br />
mamumunga sa hinaharap.<br />
Di alintana mga pagod at hirap kahit tirik man at mainit ang araw.<br />
Tumagaktak man ang pawis<br />
saya at sigla ang nangingibabaw.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Dating kayumanging lupa ngayo'y<br />
naging makinang na dilaw at lunti.<br />
Makapal na tubo ng mga palayan<br />
ay malawak na nagpupunyagi.<br />
Saan ka man tumanaw sa paligid luntiang palay na ngayo'y lumalaki.<br />
Nagbabadya ng masaganang ani<br />
na magdadala ng lualhati at ngiti.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Kaysarap maglakad mamasyal sa malawak malapad na bukirin.<br />
Malamig at malinis na hangin sa umaga ay kaysarap langhapin.<br />
Hangin na nagbibigay buhay sa bawat ugat ay nagpapaigting.<br />
Sa katawan ay nagbibigay lakas<br />
upang pag-ani ng palay ay pagigiin.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Di nagtagal butil ay unti-unting umusbong sa uhay ng palay.<br />
Palatandaang pag-aani ay darating<br />
at aalamin kung ano ang taglay.<br />
Uhay na dati'y dilaw at luntian<br />
ngayo'y gintong napaka-makulay.<br />
Masayang anihan sa bukid dumatal<br />
nagbibigay ng saya sa ating buhay.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Ang mga ina ay dapat mahalin samantalang sila ay buhay pa sa inyong
piling.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Inang Mapagmahal</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Sa unang pagkakataon nang ikaw ay isinilang at mamasdan.<br />
Abot langit kaligayahan nadama<br />
sa iyong pag-uha tumulo ang luha.<br />
Magmula noon ikaw ay inaaruga<br />
sa kaniyang dibdib ay pinagpala.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Siya'y inang labis na mapagmahal hanggang ikaw ay lumaki.<br />
Iniaalay ang buong sarili kahit ano<br />
pa ang sabihin nila sa iyo.<br />
Kaya nga siya'y napalapit sa iyo<br />
buong puso mo't isipan alay mo.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><br /></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 4.5pt;">
<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Ngayo'y wala na siya sa 'yong tabi<br />
naiisip at nangungulila palagi.<br />
Bumabalik-balik na alaala ng<br />
kaniyang lantay na pagmamahal.<br />
Sa bawat pitik ng iyong puso'y<br />
nagpapasalamat lagi mo siyang<br />
IKARARANGAL.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Sa di inaasahan ikaw ay dumating<br />
kamay mo'y iwinawagayway.<br />
Sa unang pagkakataon ako ay<br />
sumigla at umibig.</span></span></div>
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Ang mundo ko'y napuno ng saya at nagniningning ang mga kulay.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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singbilis din ang iyong paglisan.<br />
Naiwang lumuluha at nagtataka<br />
bakit ka nagkaganyan?</span></span></div>
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Hinahanap ko ang dating ikaw<br />
at ang dati nating pasyalan.<br />
Animo walang katapusang saya<br />
ngayo'y pighati ang nararanasan.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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ay binabalot ng lungkot.</span></span></div>
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Hindi ko alam kung hanggang<br />
kailan magtitiis at makakalimot.<br />
Ngunit alam ko ito ay lilipas at<br />
may hangganan din and dilim.<br />
Sa dako pa roon naghihintay<br />
panibagong pagasa at liwayway</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Muli narito na naman ang sandali na puno ng lakas at pag-asa.<br />
Lahat ay umaawit sumisipol dahil sa matinding saya at ligaya.<br />
Luntian at ginintuang paligid sa bawat Isa ay bumubungad.<br />
Nagpapadama nagpapahiwatig ng matinding paghahangad.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Malumanay na simoy ng hangin na sa aking katawan ay dumadampi.<br />
Nagbibigay sigla bumubuhay sa dugong napupuno ng sidhi.<br />
Di maiwasang umasam ng isang bagay na malimit na minimithi.<br />
Sa kaibuturan ng aking pusoy<br />
Nag aalab na sinasabayan ng ngiti.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Wari'y kalangitan na nabuksan<br />
nang ganda mo'y nasilayan.<br />
Isa kang Diyosa sa aking paningin kumakaway sa iyong himlayan.<br />
Nang daliri natin ay nagdugtong<br />
di maiwasan dibdib dumagundong.<br />
Dagitab ay lumatay sa katawan nati'y nagbigay kakaibang ugong.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Nag-apoy rumagasa at umaapaw<br />
masidhing damdami'y sumisigaw.<br />
Ikaw at wala ng iba aking mahal<br />
damhin natin tamis ng pagsinta.<br />
Hayaan mong tayo ay dalhin<br />
sa rurok na malapit kay Bathala.<br />
Hayaang pumayapa sa kandungan<br />
mo'y managinip at humupa.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black; font-family: ""serif"","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Ang susunod na Tula
ay katha ng aking damdamin at isipan sa panahon ng pag-limi2x at pagiisa.</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">Hayaan mo akong liparin ng muni-muni at galak sa dako pa roon ng
kaparangan.<br />
Kung sa ganyang paraan lang masisilayan iyong natatanging kariktan.<br />
Di ko mawari at di masukat<br />
Ang aking tuwa at kagalakan nadarama<br />
Labis labis lalo na nang ikaw ay ngumiti<br />
Nagningning mapungay mong mga mata.<br />
Buhay koy umaliwalas at sumaya<br />
Tulad ng Bahag-Hari na puno ng kulay at ganda.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: #1d2129; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;">It has been quite a while that I have been thinking
how calcium carbonate reacts with other substances in the stomach. This is
relevant to me because as a dialysis patient it has been quite a while that I
have been taking calcium carbonate 500 mg. tablet as a phosphate binder to
control my serum phosphorus since excess phosphorus cannot anymore be excreted
through my damaged kidneys. Phosphorus that builds up inside my body is very
toxic and makes my skin to itch and is very irritating to a great extent. Until
I chanced to read what am I looking for in the box of Calcium Carbonate that I
bought. I finally learned that calcium carbonate when it reaches the stomach
reacts with the gastric juice particularly the Hydro-Chloric Acid or HCL. That
is why Calcium Carbonate is also a good antacid. As the Calcium Carbonate
travels along the small intestine, an estimated 15 percent Calcium of the 500
mg. Calcium Carbonate is absorbed through the blood stream and the remaining 85
percent is reconverted to Calcium Carbonate and other insoluble salt like
Calcium Phosphate which are excreted together with the stool. So in order to be
effective Phosphate binder, the Calcium Carbonate 500 mg. tablet should be
taken with meals so that the Calcium could bind to the Phosphorus content of
what you have eaten. That's it the chemical reaction that I have been looking
is eventually revealed.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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started with the "Big Bang". The question is what is happening BEFORE
the great explosion? Scientists theorized that time does not exist before the
Big Bang" and started from a certain point where you can say that nothing
exists since time does not exist. The question again is where did this starting
point came from? It is too complex for any person to fully understand. Even the
geniuses could not mathematically compute this phenomenon because all came from
the greatest of all and we are nothing compared to -- The DIVINE! Do not be
proud for you own nothing!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">”<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-5573895937707214682017-12-29T06:41:00.000-08:002019-06-12T06:47:34.884-07:00Dialysis Patient And Will Travel. #dialysistraveler<div style="line-height: normal;">
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Patient for six years now and I do not believe on someone who
says that dialysis patients could not travel to other places like in their
dreams. I have proven them wrong when my daughter Nadinne, who is a
dialysis nurse in Australia carefully and painstakingly planned for a
Singapore/Japan family travel and finally decided to push through with the said
trip; of course</span><span style="font-size: 17pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">I am included. Yes it is risky but it is worth taking the risk.
At first I was not used to traveling but my body has adjusted to the situation
and I started to enjoy: the fast boat to Cebu City and the airplane ride to
Changi Airport in Singapore with my wife to rendezvous with my daughter Nadinne
and my Son-In-Law Joshua who are coming from Australia. Changi Airport
was decorated with beautiful flowers and orchids and we did not miss
the photo opportunity to pose and take pictures. Security and screening
of incoming travelers is tight inside the airport as we pass the Custom's Area.
As we went outside the airport I noticed that Singapore City is very clean and
the climate is just right (not too hot and not too cold) the people are
friendly and very organized. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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We took a van for hire and I gaze on the type of the van and it was a Mercedez
Benz. People in Singapore have money I said to myself. There was no traffic
congestion and our travel from the airport to the condominium unit of Joshua's
brother was very smooth. After leaving our baggage and settling a bit, my wife,
my daughter and her husband Joshua and Joshua's brother Jay and his family
walked as I rode the wheelchair assisted by Joshua to the mall near their
vicinity and we ate a dinner with assorted foods like crabs, fish, pork and
noodles. I noticed in the basketball court and beside the mall that we
passed by that there were bicycles with the same design and color just left
behind on their stand. I asked and I learned that those bicycles are owned by
the government and can be used by means of a cell phone app. My impression is
that it is a peaceful place and the government is very considerate to provide
easy transport to their citizens. The government recognizes the importance of
taking care of the environment by caring for trees and plants (the roads and
hillside are lined with flowers and lush garden plants and trees). This is also
true for Person With Disability (PWD) as malls, airports and train stations are
provided with line of steel strips that guide the blinds and there are
sufficient lifts or elevators to facilitate travel. We spent our night in the
four room condominium unit of Jay and his family. The unit has enough space for
a small family and has ample amenities. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">During our talk with Jay that
night I have learned that i</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">n Singapore, you cannot own a land; you
pay a certain amount for the condominium unit and if the government decide that
another project will be put up at that place, they will pay you back what you
paid to be used to pay the new unit that you will transfer in. The same is true
if you decide to transfer to another place. That is why it is easy for the
government to do Urban Planning. Most people are housed in condominium type
(four to nine stories high) buildings and are clustered to form a community.
Each community is provided with a mall and other necessary facilities to avoid
unnecessary movement of people to prevent congestion in the streets. There is
less visibility of uniformed policemen and crime is minimal.Taxes are high but
wisely spent in various projects like infrastructure; not like in the
Philippines where collected taxes were used to finance political projects aside
from loss due to corruption. Please write your opinion in the comment section.
It does not matter if you agree or disagree. Varying opinions is good. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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There are many Filipino workers in Singapore mostly professionals, Domestic
Helpers and waiters in restaurants. Jay has hired one house help (distant
relative of his mother). Hiring a house help in Singapore is not cheap; you
have to pay a certain amount to the government on a monthly basis aside from
the regular monthly salary. The employees and workers are well paid that is why
they are contented and do their job well. I think there is job for everyone in
Singapore. Just like in the Philippines there are rich people in Singapore
and their income, quality of life differs quite significantly from other citizens.
They say that if there is corruption in Singapore, it is very low.</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Singapore, we rode the train and I noticed immediately that the train system
and network is well planned (passenger friendly), well maintained and
sufficient (there is a train passing by every five minutes) for mass transport
that somehow prevented traffic build-up in the streets. The trains were new,
clean and air-conditioned. People in Singapore love spicy foods, that is why
you smell a spicy scent when you ride a train. It was like a maze inside the
train station as we manage through escalators and stairs (sometimes we
take a short cut) as lifts or elevators were not available (this is the
hard and painful part as I am forced to stand from my wheel chair and walk).
People are courteous and ready to help tourists to find their destination. The
train took us near Sentosa Island, a leisure park accessible by cable
cars. High above, you can see the bird's eye view of metro Singapore. You can
ride the cable cars that loop around the island as long as you want. After
stepping down from the cable car, we familiarized ourselves with the area and
we later each of us rode the Luge (small cart with wheels) that can be easily
maneuvered as it rolled down a slope and turns in snaky curves downhill. A
cable lift took us back to the top of the hill where we came from.</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Then, there was this four
dimension movie house where you can see 3 D objects like logs, sawmill and
crocodiles and you can feel the turns and bumpy ride in synchrony with the
carousel you are riding in as it simulate the travel of logs in a river as it
pass through the waterfalls (you can feel and see the drop) in a canyon until
it reached the end of the line below. If someone in the viewers cannot proceed
to finish the show due to fear or health problem, he can pull the lever and the
show will temporarily stop and will proceed again after the said viewer that
pulled the lever has left the room. There are enough food kiosks to satisfy
hungry tourists. The sandwiches are very delicious, a little bit spicy and
tasty. We visited the big MerLion statue where we climbed up to the top to see
the panoramic view of Singapore. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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continued to tour the area and posed for more pictures and proceeded to
Universal Studio area located at the lower portion within the vicinity of
Resorts World where there is a mall for celebrities selling signature
clothes, bags and other items; of course aside from the delicious foods from
many food stores. We posed for more pictures outside the mall with the original
Merlion Fountain in the background at the other side of the Marina Bay
area. We went back to the loading area of cable cars that took us back to
mainland Singapore where we took a train going to China Town where we ate a
sumptuous dish of Peking Duck, then after eating we looked for souvenir items
for our friends back home.</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">On the third day we went to church. I
noticed that there were many Filipinos and in fact the priest has announced
that there was a schedule for a Filipino Mass. The church is huge and air
conditioned. Then we ate breakfast in a Chinese restaurant and afterwards we rode
the train to Gardens By The Bay area where we entered the Cloud
Forest. I was in awe at first sight of this </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">man-made
structure. Fogs and clouds were simulated inside a huge enclosure of glass that
house a man- made mountain covered with many (I think all </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p>known
tropical species were there) type of plants, flowers and orchids complete with
water falls that create fine mist making the area more colder aside from huge
air conditioners and misters. I admire very much </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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as an investment (boosting the tourism industry) with calculated financial
returns. The Cloud Forest can be explored by the use of elevators and walk way
around the man-made-mountain. We transferred to another gargantuan glass
enclosure called the Flower Dome and toured the different types of plants as to
countries like Asia and Africa. My wife Belen was all the while very happy and
smiling as she looks at the flowers and orchids and Cacti (plural of Cactus) of
various colors and sizes. Truly it is a gardener's and tourists'
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people lined up and waited for their turn to pose for family or group pictures.
There were various Christmas lights twinkling in the area. As the dusk
progresses, we watched the Super Trees light up with the huge merry Christmas
lights and the beautiful Marina Bay Sands Hotel at the background. We left the
Gardens By The Bay area and crossed a bridge to reach the original Merlion
Fountain. We arrived at the Merlion Fountain with the Marina Bay Sands Hotel at
the background in all its grandeur and glory as it perform the
nightly laser lights and fountain show. It was awe inspiring as we pose for
pictures beside the famous MerLion fountain that was popularized by a legend of
a Mermaid with a lion head signifying the start of development of Singapore. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">Being a disciplined dialysis patient, I managed to survive the three day tour
without dialysis. We went back to Cebu City and finally back to Tagbilaran
City, Bohol where I had my regular dialysis.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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to Manila on December 17, 2017 and the next day I had my dialysis at St. John
Dialysis Center at Casman Bldg. at Quezon Avenue in Quezon City. I usually
had my dialysis in Manila at Capitol Dialysis Center but now it is full to
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<span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">On December 19, 2017, we started the
second part of our tour which is Japan, particularly Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
When we landed at Narita Airport, I was surprised to see my name written in a
placard held by a young Japanese male attendant who was formally dressed
all over in an attractive American suit. I did not know that my daughter has
arranged for a wheel chair service because I have muscle and joint pain which
is typical for a 6th year dialysis patient like me. The attendant was very
courteous and helpful with smiling face. Narita Airport is huge, clean and very
organized. The people are very courteous and very helpful of tourists. I had my
first feel of Japan's weather when we went outside the airport to the train
station and took a train that will take us to Tokyo. Boy it was really cold.
Temperature inside the train was controlled by heaters maybe at room
temperature and there were many passengers, so I had to take off my jackets and
gloves again and put them back again when we reached Tokyo. I was not used to
those heavy clothes, I felt I was so heavy and could not move properly. Using
the GPS and walking, we searched for our Air BNB lodging house. Flag down rates
of taxi in Tokyo was 4,000 Yen as they say. After some turns around the block
we found our apartment type lodging house with two bedrooms that accommodated
eight persons complete with heaters, WIFI, food snacks, appliances, soft
cushioned beds, thick comforters and comfort room with toilet and bath. There
was hot and cold water and the toilet have very modern electronic amenities
with a touch of a button: Videt (focuses and wash a certain private part of
your body), sprinklers (wash private parts with assistance of the hand). There
are other buttons but I cannot understand because it is written in Japanese. My
wife told me that it has a music button. Of course the music is in Japanese. At
first I was hesitant to use the toilet bowl but I focused on the illustrated
drawings and started experimenting. Then, at last, success! </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan in the evening. I forgot to wear the right clothing for
winter (gloves; scarf; thermal suit) and I felt so cold and I was afraid I
would pass out especially when a slight wind is blowing. Thanks to the small
food kiosks that line the streets that offered a cozy place and a hot meal. I
can say I enjoyed but felt uncomfortable also because of the very cold weather.
Then we went back to our lodging house and got a little nervous after getting
lost in the streets for a while with my Son-In-Law Joshua who was pushing my
wheelchair. Despite the cold weather outside I slept well that night.</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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second day is thrilling for us since we have to ride trains inside Japan's
subway known for its maze like and not tourists friendly signs (all are written
in Japanese); but thanks to the GPS and Google translations, we managed to find
our way. At the train stations I noticed that all of the people are walking in
wide strides and are in a hurry. All are lined up at the left side of the
escalators because some prefer to walk in a hurry past other people who prefer
to stand in the escalators. Japanese love their work very much and maybe their
parents have taught them to value time, respect for other persons and money; it
is in their culture. Employees at the train stations are helpful, respectful
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was reminded of a conversation between two student weight lifters (one student
is a Japanese and the other one is Filipino) when I was still a student in
College. Based on his observations, the Japanese weight lifter said to the
Filipino weight lifter: "Philippines is a pond of frogs". It took a
while for me to understand what the Japanese student said. Finally, it dawned
on me that the Philippine sports training, as seen by the Japanese student, is
sub-standard in terms of quality and quantity of time compared to Japanese
training in the field of weight lifting. I was thinking that does this weakness
is also true in other Filipino traits like discipline, honesty, self-respect,
integrity and commitment and are reflected on how we work in the office whether
it is in the private and government? Does this means that Filipinos are only
imitating their leaders' examples but most of their leaders lack on these
important traits that's why our country's development is not at par with
Singapore and Japan? Am I right? Please put your comments below. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It was morning in Tokyo and people were going to work. Every passing train was
full of passengers and some, men and women, were standing with
"zombie" like look on their faces (void of emotion); most were glued
to their cell phones with matching earphones and some were
comfortably snoring on their seats. Most men are in black suit and the women
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Sea Theme Park which is the only one in Asia. The area is huge and organized to
provide maximum entertainment to people at the right price (it cost 14,000.00
Yen per person) as well as bring in profits to Walt Disney Group. They have
replicates of the Little Mermaid, Sinbad and the seven seas travel, Jules
Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and other cartoons and movie
themes. We arrived at the park at 10:30 A.M. and we saw around the man-made
lagoon, groups of Japanese teens slumped (seated with folded knees) and clumped
near each other at the concrete floor sharing body heat, busily using their
cell phones and waiting for a show. Indeed at 11:00 A.M. the show of Disney
characters started and there was a lively music and merry dancing around
the lagoon. The in-active crowd suddenly jolted up to their feet and began
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of little mermaid Ariel, pose for photos including the water fall at the foot
of a man made volcano that formed part of Indiana Jones adventures. Inside the
man-made volcano is a roller coaster ride where you can see and hear teens and
kids enjoying the ride with loud shrieks. We did not ride the roller coaster
but we chose the Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea. Using the winding steel
staircase we descended deep into a dark cavern and rode a miniature old model
submarine. This ride mimic travel under the sea. As the submarine submerges,
you can see in the circular glass window that the water is rising and you can
see curtain of bubbles. The lights and sound of the sea is great as well
as the sea creatures like the giant octopus which seem to electrify the mini
submarine as it passes through. There were many shows like the Big Band and
Ariel the floating/flying and dancing mermaid. We became priority on every show
because I rode my wheel chair and got good viewing. Then the night at about 7
P.M. was capped by a Mickey Mouse Mystical show of fireworks, fountains and
orchestrated dances of Disney characters in boats parade in the lagoon. </span><br />
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that will take them to the city's train station. The park's attendants and
employees were all very courteous and helpful. From the looks of it this is a
classic signature of American capitalists business venture capitalizing
on the entertainment needs of children and adults; but satisfying indeed at the
right price. We ate our meals in Japanese restaurants and it was there that I
have proven that hunger is a great motivator and teacher as I finally learned
to use the chop sticks for eating Ramen (fine noodles), Udon (bigger noodles)
and Sashimis (set of raw fish, shrimp, squid, vegetables and sticky rice).</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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third day, December 21, 2017, we packed our baggage and we left our lodging
house; we rode the train to the downtown business area and it was very cold
outside since there was a prevailing wind. We were able to see the big and
modern buildings and did not lose the opportunity to pose for a picture. We
went to the bus station to leave our baggage and rode a train again to go to
Shibuya crossing (popular for many people crossing the streets at one time) and
pose for a family picture beside the statue of Hachiko the loyal dog who waited
for his dead master to arrive at the station for many years. Then we ate Sashimis
near my dialysis area. Afterwards, I had my first dialysis in Japan at the St.
Luke's International Hospital at 3:00 P.M. I had a bit communication gap with
the nurses but we were still able to understand each other and my dialysis
smoothly went on until it was finished at 7 in the evening. From the hospital,
we hurried to take a train ride to the bus station where a bus will take us to
Kyoto. Like the participants in the Amazing Race, we were able to arrive at the
station with only seconds remaining. The bus ride was 7 hours long but we were
comfortable inside and the seats can be reclined. I looked outside as we travel
and we were traveling through numerous houses, bus stations (the bus stopped
for a few minutes for passengers to relieve themselves and also to take new
passengers) and many lighted tunnels as the road to Kyoto is mountainous. When
we arrived at Kyoto bus station, Kyoto temperature was 0 degree Centigrade at 4
A.M. and the biting cold was alleviated by a hot McDonald's meal. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Kyoto Station, we took a train to visit a Buddhist monk shrine called Fushimi
Inari. This tourist site sits at the base of a mountain which is 233 meters
above sea level. Trails leading up the mountain includes smaller shrines which
span 4 kilometers and take approximately 2 hours to walk.</span><span style="background: white; color: #222222; font-family: "" sans-serif "" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><span style="background: white; font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">I remained at the lowest portion as my
companions climbed up to a few shrines. </span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 14pt;">There were also praying
and luck giving paper sheets that are sold by Japanese monks. After looking for
food in the line of food stalls and eating Japanese fried noodles, we again
took a train to Arashiyama bamboo forest or Grove (group of bamboos). This is
where they shoot movies with Ninjas doing sword fights among the bamboos. The
bamboos were clean of thorns, big and straight and they were side by side.</span><span style="font-family: ".sf ui text" , serif; font-size: 13pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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station going to Osaka. These modern trains are exclusive for those who can
afford as the fares are soaring high; but the comfort and speed of travel is
well provided. The buildings and other structures from the window seem to blur
because of the high speed of the train. We arrived at Osaka in the late
afternoon. Our room good for eight persons was of a studio type with heaters,
bath, comfort room, kitchen and appliances. Our room in Tokyo was far better
compared to Osaka. It is on the third floor and has no elevator and hand railings
and it became dangerous and agonizing for me to climb and go down the stairs.
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December 23, 2017, Nadinne with her two sisters Mariele, Mabelle and Joshua
went to the Universal Studio while my wife Belen, my daughter Adriane, her
husband Joel and I went to the Osaka Aquarium, the largest in Asia, we had some
pictures with the whale sharks, other species of sharks, seals, penguins, king
crabs and many species of fish; afterwards, we rode a train again and I had my
second dialysis at the Shin-Osaka Iseikai Clinic which also went smoothly. The
place was modern with complete facilities. I was surprised because I was able
to tolerate a hi-flux dialyzer at 240 ml./min. blood flow for four hours
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last day at Osaka, we were able to shop (some stores have tax free items) and
eat at the Doton Bori, which is the "Divisoria" of Japan. Divisoria
in the Phillippines is known for its cheap products and lots of people are
shopping in the area. Doton Bori has lots of shopping and food stalls in long
line which the tourists and locals can select from. Tourists are queuing in a
long line to buy Takoyaki, a Japanese food with octopus as one of the
ingredients. There were Koreans, Chinese, Filipinos and a few Caucasian
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again took a train that took us to the Kansai Airport. It is huge like Narita
Airport and also very clean and organized. Our flight from Osaka to Manila was
at 8:55 P.M. We arrived safely in Manila at 12:20 A.M. Christmas day.</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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trip has provided enough bonding moments for our family and proved that
disciplined dialysis patients can also travel if they are determined to endure
physical pain to a tolerable degree. It also shows that countries with good and
dedicated leaders can pull out from chaos and poverty to a well developed
nation. Not like in the Philippines where full development has continued to lag
behind other countries because of too much politicking and ineffective system
of doing business and other transactions like the Red Tape that was supposed to
provide check and balance became a dragnet for those opportunist gov't
employees who are hungry for grease money from private contractors just to
facilitate the movement of the required documents for bidding and award of
projects and also for almost all gov't. transactions. They justify this by
saying they have small salary and this pave for the existing "cancer"
like system of corruption perpetrated by syndicates of gov't employees, dirty
politicians and private contractors. As a result, the supposed original budget
for the project is affected and the contractors have to skim on the project
design resulting to a less quality infrastructure or supplies or machines and
higher price of commodities. When will we learn from these mistakes and keep
away from these evil deeds? Please write your feed-backs or comments. I
will love to see them.</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Sorry,
because I cannot stop from comparing our beloved country the Philippines to
other prosperous and developed countries like Singapore and Japan. It is our
deepest desire that we Filipinos unite to make our country successful. This is
just my way to create awareness no matter how small it is.</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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my travel not just for fun and sight-seeing. I always look for things that I
wish our country could have also. </span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I thank God for making my travel to other countries possible with the full
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chanced to read in the internet about a dialysis patient who dreamed of joining
the Iron Man Triathlon. He did this with passion and determination; and one day
he had the chance to fulfil his dream. He joined the Triathlon and was able to
finish it.</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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P.S.: Tips for dialysis traveling patients: The first thing to do before you
travel is to go to your Nephrologist. Ask her/him if you are fit for travel.
Have your blood test for regular monthly tests like Sodium, Potassium, Ionized
Calcium, Inorganic Phosphorus, Albumin, Blood Uric Acid, Blood Urea Nitrogen,
Serum Creatinine and CBC. Make sure the results are normal or near normal
especially that of Hemoglobin value of your blood since Hemoglobin and Iron
combined takes care of transporting oxygen to your cells. You do not want
yourself panting or gasping for air as you travel from one place to another.
You can also feel less cold if your Hemoglobin value is okay. The ideal
Hemoglobin value is 11 or slightly higher. Before you travel, make sure your
heart is okay and can take the rigorous part of your travel. You do not want to
stress your heart to the point that you will have a heart attack. Take your
medicines on time and regularly. Make sure your blood pressure is okay. Lastly,
be sure to bring a wheelchair with you and a strong companion, preferably a
male, to assists you as you ride your wheelchair. Of course, a strong determination,
discipline and passion are needed to make your trip successful.</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: ".sf ui text" , "serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Estimating the
dry-weight (this is the lowest possible weight of a dialysis patient after
dialysis where the patient has normal blood pressure and most of excess body
fluid is taken out) is hard sometimes because the patient is afraid that he/she
might exceed below the actual dry weight and suffer very painful cramps,
temporary hearing loss and low blood pressure. On the other hand, not reaching
the dry weight after dialysis means retention of extra body fluid that may
result to Edema or swelling of the legs and water is stored in the abdomen.
Twice, I have experienced that situation when I lost my appetite and not being
aware that excess body fluid is stored in my abdomen and my legs and I am way
above my actual dry weight. If you experienced this, the right thing to do is
not to abruptly take out the excess body fluid in one dialysis session but to slowly
take it out one dialysis session after another dialysis session until your legs
are not anymore swelling and your stomach is not feeling too heavy. You do this
by lowering your estimated dry weight by 300 ml. in one dialysis session, then
500 ml. on the next dialysis session and so on until you begin to feel that
your legs is about to cramp or you are about to experience temporary hearing
loss. Do not eat salty food as this may cause fluid retention and excess body
fluid is harder to take out. It is not necessary to reach your actual dry
weight but you should always try to go near it after every dialysis sessions.</span><o:p></o:p><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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experienced that if I am at or near my actual dry weight, my appetite for food
is increasing and the result is I get fat and I have to re-adjust my estimated
dry weight until I have a big and heavy stomach and my legs begin to swell and
I lose my appetite. This means that I am again way above my actual dry weight
and I need to lose weight by not eating too much carbohydrate like rice, bread
and pastries. I eat small amount of meat and chicken, lots of fish and some
vegetables that are high in Vitamins and fiber. I drink less than one liter of
water per day. My experience is that if I drink a lot of water, I have observed
that I do not feel well during dialysis because my heart is stressed while the
excess fluid is being taken out of my body. If I drink only the allowed amount
of water, I feel well during dialysis and I can still take out more water below
my estimated dry weight until I go near again to my actual dry weight.</span><o:p></o:p><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> My advice to my
fellow dialysis patients: always try to stick on the dos and don’ts of
dialysis as I have written in one of my articles in my blog. It is very
tempting to exceed the allowed amount of food and water for dialysis patients;
but I tell you, the corresponding discomfort or pain during dialysis is not
worth the satisfaction you felt when you ate excess amount of food and water. I
am reiterating again that we (dialysis patients) should eat to live not live to
eat. If you want a longer life in dialysis, you must exercise a strong will to
resist the temptation to over eat and drink. You can do it!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> I will reach my
sixth year on dialysis on September 29 this year. Having dialysis is part
experience and more on learning the various technical aspects of dialysis. This
is important since I cannot always rely on the doctors and nurses because they
can commit lapses sometimes because of their work load. It is I who can tell
what I feel and from experiences, research and insights I can prevent mistakes
from happening again. Like the estimation of my dry weight (this is the lowest
weight I can possibly obtain after dialysis where my vital signs are normal and
any excess water from my body is taken out). I have learned to observe during
dialysis if the amount of water taken out of my body is already enough and I
could instruct the nurse to lower my fluid goal or stop the drawing of water
from my body. I know the frequency of injecting Erythropoietin (for maintaining
the amount of blood Hemoglobin) based on my latest Serum Hemoglobin test. I
know that I should take Calcium Carbonate tablet or Sevelamer tablet (phosphate
binders; serum phosphorus level tend to rise in dialysis patients) either
before, during or right after meals and not to be taken more than thirty
minutes after eating because the phosphorus in my meal is already getting
absorbed and taking phosphate binder at this stage is already late. Based on
what I feel and the condition of my body, I could instruct the nurse to either
lower or increase the rate of my blood flow on the dialyzer.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I have said that the doctor and nurses could commit a wrong
diagnosis or decision sometimes. Like what happened to me on December, 2015. I
had a persistent cough with no fever that time and the doctor listened to my
lungs and said that she heard something in my left lung. She advised me to have
a chest x-ray and the result was I have Pneumonia in my left lung and she gave
me strong anti-biotic and after two weeks, my cough did not stop. The medicine
she prescribed me made me lose my appetite and I have difficulty sleeping.
Again, another doctor from the hospital gave me more strong anti-biotic and
this has worsened my condition and one night I have difficulty breathing and my
phlegm has a streak of blood in it. I had my dialysis immediately but I was not
relieved of my difficulty in breathing so the nurses advised me to be admitted
to a private hospital. I rode an ambulance to the Holy Name Hospital without an
oxygen tank and this worsen my condition. Upon reaching the Emergency Room I was
given oxygen and my condition has improved. The next day our Nephrologist in
GCGMH ordered that I be dialyzed again and was repeated again the next day and
after that I rested for one day and I was dialyzed again the next day. At the
fourth day, my Pulmonologist visited me with our Nephrologist and heart doctor. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The findings was I have had fluid overload resulting to Pulmonary Edema and
there is water surrounding my heart. My Pulmonologist diagnosed me before my
admission that I have no Pneumonia but have water in my lungs. Taking those
anti-biotic for Pneumonia had aggravated my condition. On the fifth day I was
discharged from the HNU Hospital and continued with my regular dialysis
afterwards. I had fluid overload because I lost my appetite and I cannot sleep
when I took those anti-biotic. I was supposed to decrease in weight but I
maintained my original dry weight which is not anymore correct because I lost
some weight. I was supposed to have adjusted my dry weight to a much lower
value. So my conclusion, doctors’ diagnosis is not correct sometimes.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> After that
hospital experience, I became cautious with my dry weight. I see to it that the
excess water in my body (since I have end-stage kidney disease and my urine
output is very minimal) is taken away by the dialysis machine. I have to
control or limit drinking too much water. I realized that I have a congestive
heart failure at that time because I kept coughing so my heart doctor
prescribed me with Isosorbide Mono-Nitrate (ISMN). My condition improved but I
am still coughing because I have Allergic Rhinitis which I treat with
Levo-citirizine and Monteleukast. My knowledge on Hemo-dialysis is not yet
complete. I am still wondering what is the reaction of Calcium Carbonate and
Phosphorus in the digestive tract. Calcium carbonate is a Phosphate binder that
binds with Phosphorus in what I have eaten and the Phosphorus is not absorbed
in my blood stream and excreted with the stool. I take a Phosphate binder like
Calcium Carbonate and Sevelamer Carbonate if my Inorganic Phosphorus in my
blood is high. Excess phosphorus in the body is dangerous for dialysis patients
because Phosphorus binds with Calcium in the blood and form Calcium Phosphate
crystals which are deposited in the skin and extremities including the heart
and eyes. This causes the skin to itch and crack with constant scratching that
could lead to an infection called Cellulitis and when left untreated can cause
Sepsis (infection in the blood) infection that could lead to death. Calcium
Phosphate are also deposited in joints that causes pain, when deposited in
excess in the heart muscles can cause heart failure and death. When deposited
in the eyes this result to rupture of small blood vessels in the eye causing
red eyes. Excess deposits of Calcium Phosphate in muscles, tissues and joints
cause muscular and skeletal pain, stroke or death. Monthly monitoring of my
Calcium and Phosphate level in my blood is very important since they indicate
whether my Calcium is normal or below or above normal. This aid me whether to
increase or decrease my Calcium Carbonate dosage. Taking too much Calcium
Carbonate is not good because Calcium could cause Calcification in the joints
and muscles.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> I have yet to
learn more about Hemo-dialysis so I can impart my learning and insights to my
co-dialysis patients for them to learn what to avoid and prevent aggravation of
their condition. I am sure that doctors and nurses could also learn from our
experiences so that mis-diagnosis can be avoided that could compromise the
health of the patients. With this, it is hoped that longevity of patients and
the quality of service to dialysis patients could be improved. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">As months and years pass by, I saw the
need for the dialysis patients and their watchers to have an association to
have their rights and privileges protected; and aid them in sourcing funds for
dialysis. I saw that their PHILHEALTH Dialysis package was not maximized since
the hospital is charging high cost of maintenance and operating expenses as
well as medical supplies. I also noticed that the 45 dialysis sessions per year
package of PHILHEALTH before was not enough since at the start of the fourth
quarter of the year, most of the patients were already out of funds from PCSO
and the PDAF of congressmen and thereby forced to raise funds from other
sources (personal or financial help from kind hearted relatives). Other
un-fortunate patients with no fund sources chose to skip from their dialysis
sessions. Instead of two dialysis sessions per week, they make it to only one
or none at all for the week. I also observed that the Hemo-dialyis Staff of the
hospital were not behaving like professionals since they are rowdy (keep
chatting and noisy while on duty), less work load and seem superior to their
patients (you can hear comments like: “Do not compare us to private dialysis
centers because this is a government hospital. What do you expect of us?”).
Sometimes they imply, especially the technicians, that something will happen if
we go against them. As if their salaries and benefits are low but the truth is,
they are the highest paid nurses and technicians in the province since they are
employed with the Regional Hospital. Aside from salaries, they also have a
commission on the total professional fees of PHILHEALTH collected for a certain
period (every regular employee of the hospital receives a portion of the total
value [of all the patients of the hospital] of professional fee of P300.00 per
patient).</span><br />
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<o:p></o:p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> So I
decided to form a core group from dialysis patients and watchers and we made a
resolution that we will establish the: <b>Bohol Association of
Hemo-dialysis Patients and Watchers (BOASHEPAWA)</b>. We had a general assembly
of members and I was elected Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Putting up an
association among dialysis patients and watchers is difficult since some of
them were burned or frustrated from the past organizations they have joined.
They are also reluctant to pay the membership fee of P100 and Annual Fee of
P100. How can our association perform its duties if we have no initial fund for
operating expenses? Others are simply ignorant of what is an association. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> We
prepared the required documents for registration with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC) to make our association have a legal personality to
solicit funds and to participate in other programs and projects of the
government. Preparing the documents was very difficult because you have to
approach every signatory and asked them of their full name and complete address
and I have to go back and forth to the SEC Provincial office for revision and
additional requirements. My wife and I took the time for the documents to be notarized.
After a visit to our daughters in Manila, me and my wife had the chance to go
to the SEC head Office to submit our registration requirements. This is
the time when I still have water in my lungs and I have to gasp for air in
order to breath after a long climb and walk on the over pass. Despite the
hardships we encountered, BOASHEPAWA was finally registered with the SEC
on May 9, 2013 with Registration No: CN201326623.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Running an association among dialysis patients and watchers is difficult since
our members are having dialysis and they are weak and prone to infections and
other hazards like eating foods that may aggravate their condition.
Hospitalization or death among our officers and members cannot be avoided. This
hampers the attendance to our meetings thereby delaying our decision and policy
making process. Others cannot attend simply because they live far from the city
and they have to spend for the transportation expense while others are busy
with their personal activities because we have to time our meetings during
Saturdays when our members are finished with their dialysis. These problems
were aggravated by the efforts of the HDU staff to malign the image of our
association to other dialysis patients.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Before, our members have to solicit dialysis funds from the Philippine Charity
Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). They have no office in Bohol so the patients were
forced to make a trip from Bohol to Manila just to get PCSO financial
assistance of P20,000.00. This puts the dialysis patient on a high risk since
he/she has to endure the hardship of long travel and to have patience while
bearing the burden of joining on a long line of people waiting for their names
to be called while processing their documents. So we at BOASHEPAWA made a Board
Resolution to request the PCSO to put up a provincial office at Tagbilaran
City, Bohol. Fortunately, our provincial Governor acted favorably on our
request and made the appropriate coordination with PCSO. After a few months,
the PCSO has put up their provincial office in Bohol and the dialysis patients
were freed from the burden of going to Manila to get financial assistance.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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also saw the need for additional dialysis sessions under the PHILHEALTH
Dialysis Package. So instead of then on-going policy of only 45 dialysis
sessions per year, we at BOSHEPAWA, submitted to the PHILHEALTH our Board
Resolution requesting them to increase the dialysis package from 45 dialysis
sessions per year to 90 dialysis sessions per year. We sought the intercession
of our Governor and Congressman and after a few years, PHILHEALTH has approved
our request and the dialysis patients are now enjoying 90 dialysis sessions per
year within the PHILHEALTH Dialysis package.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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BOASHEPAWA has also been coordinating with various National/Government agencies
like the DSWD and the Provincial Government for programs and projects that may
be beneficial to our association. BOASHEPAWA has submitted a Board Resolution
asking the National Government for financial assistance obtained from a portion
of taxes collected from cigarettes and liquors. As a result, with the effort of
the past and new administration, the financial assistance from Congressmen in the
form of PDAF is now directly channeled to the Regional Hospitals and the
dialysis patients are now enjoying these benefits through the Medical
Assistance Program (MAP) for medicines, laboratory tests and dialysis sessions.
Once our dialysis sessions under the PHILHEALTH Dialysis Package of 90 sessions
per year are depleted, we need 96 dialysis sessions for patients having
dialysis twice a week and 144 dialysis sessions for those having dialysis
thrice a week, we charge our excess dialysis sessions to the MAP. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> From funds
solicited from good-natured owners of business establishments in Tagbilaran
City, we have set-up a fund for the family of our members who have died at
P1,000.00 per member. Basically, we have no more problem with our dialysis. We
also arranged for meetings with the Executive Committee of the Regional
Hospital which is the GCGMH for possible review of current Policies and
Guidelines concerning the dialysis patients to incorporate possible amendments
and to generate new, appropriate and flexible ones that will benefit our
members. Now, we can say that the quality of service of the Hemo-Dialysis Staff
has improved greatly although our dialysis facility still needs improvement but
being addressed by the Top Management of the hospital. New buildings are being
constructed to hopefully house our new first class dialysis center.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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take you anywhere to start a new adventure and a family of loved ones. As in
any adventure, you will follow your dream, you will experience joy and sadness,
success and failures; and yet you must stand for what you believe no matter
what adversity you may encounter as you continue with your journey in life.
Push on till your heart say you have reached the end.</span></b><span style="font-family: "times new roman" , "serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "" serif "" , "serif";"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Before, when I hear about or see person(s)
having dialysis I feel pity at the same time fearful with regret because they
say that dialysis can be afforded only by the rich since one session cost five
to six thousand pesos; and done one to two times per week depending on the
damage of the kidneys. Not to mention the pain the patient has to go through
and the long dialysis session of four hours. When my doctor in Cebu Doctors
Hospital told me that sooner or later I will undergo dialysis, I began to worry
about the financial burden it would bring to my family and the thought that I
am not fit for dialysis and will only suffer while in dialysis. I began to be
frustrated for a while but realized later that I should not worry because it is
up to the will of the Lord if I could overcome my fear of dialysis; and live a
new life having a mission to share to others my experiences while in dialysis
for other dialysis patients to learn ways in coping up with their disease.
Also, my mission may include other healthy people to be aware about the
importance of their kidneys and learn ways to protect their kidneys from damage
by avoiding unhealthy practices. That was five years and six months ago, I
started having dialysis on September 29, 2011, and with the grace of the Lord I
am still healthy in mind although not quite healthy in body but coping well.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The
first month of my dialysis sessions was entrusted to the doctors, nurses and
technicians of the Hemo-Dialysis Unit (HDU) of the Gov. Celestino Gallares
Memorial Hospital (GCGMH). I did not know much about dialysis then and all I
can do is obey what I am told. One time, while on dialysis I experienced
Hypo-tension or very low blood pressure. I had cold sweat, blurring of vision
and almost passed out. This also happened in some dialysis sessions and I had
darkening of my finger nails due to lack of oxygen brought about by my very low
blood pressure. Now, with months and years of continuous Google search I
finally found out that my tendency to have hypo-tension is due to my low sodium
level in my blood, we have a monthly laboratory tests of our blood consisting
of Sodium, Potassium, Phosphorus, Calcium, Blood Uric Acid, Blood Urea Nitrogen
(nitrogenous waste in the blood), Complete Blood Count (CBC) to determine the
level of Hemoglobin, Red Blood Cell (RBC), White Blood Cell(WBC) and possible
sign of infection, Creatinine (how much blood waste) and Albumin (help in
stabilizing fluid volume; lack of it will cause Edema or swelling of legs, arms
and abdomen). My low sodium in the blood before was due to lack of salt in my
diet (bland or not salty). I have found out that with low sodium in the blood
of a dialysis patient, he/she will be prone to low blood pressure and cramping
while having dialysis which is aggravated by too much drawing of fluid or water
from his/her body by the dialysis machine. In my case, now I know how to set
the right volume of water to be drawn from my body based on my dry weight (this
is my optimum obtainable weight after dialysis where my blood pressure is
normal). If I set a low water volume way above my dry weight, less water is
drawn resulting to swelling of my legs and arms or stomach since my urine
output is already very low. This means that I have to set just enough water to
be drawn from my body. I will also know if I have set too much water volume
because I feel uneasy and my toes seems very dry and they are twitching so I
will tell the nurse to decrease my set goal before I experience Hypo-tension.
On the other hand, high sodium level in the blood while in dialysis cause high
blood pressure because the arteries and veins are constricted and the heart
should exert more effort to pump the blood. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Before, I used to experience high
blood pressure and I had Pneumonia (lung infection) in my left lung. I have to
take strong anti-biotic that made me more sick and I cannot sleep well. Six hundred
ml. (that was the findings of the Radiologist in my ultrasound) of water have
accumulated in my left lung. I have difficulty in breathing and I have to sleep
with two pillows in my back since I cannot lay flat on my back. My doctor said
that I should not eat salty food. Thankfully I was given Catapres (Clonidine),
medicine for high blood pressure, and my blood pressure went back to normal and
there is no more water in my lungs. That experience has taught me to wear a
face mask while in the dialysis room or in places where there are many people
and not to eat salty foods because it can cause high blood pressure, Edema and
heart disease. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> When I had my first dialysis session in Capitol Dialysis Center
in Quezon City, once in a while we take a vacation in our house in Quezon City
to visit our daughters, I have seen that the doctor and nurse will adjust the
sodium level in the dialysis machine (determine how much sodium to be released
during dialysis) depending on the condition of the patient. In one of my dialysis
sessions, I have experienced cramps and my blood sodium is low, the doctor then
instructed the nurse to increase the sodium level of the dialysis machine to
compensate for my low blood sodium. This is not practiced in GCGMH in
Tagbilaran City, Bohol. The doctors are playing safe because the nurse or
technician might set the sodium level of the machine too high or too low to the
detriment of the patient. There is no regular doctor (whole day basis) on duty
inside the HDU and cannot supervise the nurses and technicians; unlike in
Capitol Dialysis Center, they have a doctor inside the dialysis room the whole
day.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">It is not my intention to scare anybody. I
should be writing about positive things that would uplift our hope about the
future; but the truth is loud and clear, our environment is at the brink of
breakdown and we should do something about it before it is too late. This is my
way of creating awareness about the condition we are all in and find ways
however simple or small to protect our environment and conserve the natural
resources we still have. Being aware about the gloomy future and not doing
anything and continuing with our lavish and happy go lucky lifestyle with the
notion that "We will all die, why not make the most of it by partying,
eating, drinking and buying the things we want while we can?" will only
make matters worse. This is our mother Earth and we should do our part in
making her clean and habitable for our children and the next generations to
come.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">The Present Day:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> It is safe
to say that most people today are oblivious of what will happen to them in the
near future. They are caught in their daily routine to work and earn money to
buy food and things that are necessary to survive daily. Some buy things that
are not necessary but for the sake of its aesthetic value and buy things as an
effect of mind conditioning and selling techniques of: TV commercials,
billboards, magazines, newspapers even beauty pageants, fashion shows, concerts
and boxing bouts. All of us want to build our houses and buy new clothes and
shoes. We look into the future on the basis of improving our skill to acquire
more material wealth that most people consider as success. We can say that this
is happening in a global scale and enhanced by digital boom of the internet and
other forms of media.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Businesses
flourish due to production and consumerism because there is an ever increasing
demand and some even create demands for goods that have less appeal to
consumers through controversy and other unscrupulous marketing strategies. What
is important to these big corporate conglomerates are cost of production and
profits with the motivation of greed. “Greed is good” they say.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Everybody is tied to
politics and the economic and financial system that are rooted in greed and
callousness as long as they satisfy their personal interests to the detriment
of the people. Government spending is viewed as economically sound since it
improves the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) even if it is already hurting the
environment through exploitation of natural resources.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Technology is making
progress in every aspect of human life whether it is for the cure of diseases,
amenities and comfortable living or for the destruction of human life like
bullets and bombs for warfare.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Yes, despite all
the dangers and benefits that the world can offer, we can say that we are still
all part of these conditions – <b>that everything on earth is
inter-connected.</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">The Inter-connectivity of All:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Tinker on one aspect of humanity and
everything is affected. For example, raise the price of fuel or gasoline and
the price of goods will also increase and the purchasing power of the people
will decrease unless there is an increase in their salary. Transportation fare,
electricity and water rates all increase to the burden of the citizens. Even
tuition fees are affected by this increase in price because oil or fuel is a
prime commodity that we cannot live without. Much more if it is the
availability of food that is affected in a global scale. No economic measures
could alleviate its catastrophic effect on the lives of people.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Oil and coal are
all carbon based and when burned to provide energy to cars and factories or
generate electric power to light and energize machines and appliances in our
homes it also emits carbon dioxide to the atmosphere where it accumulates in
large amounts enough to cause global warming that have profound disastrous
effects to our environment in which we live.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">What is being done?</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> To avoid this
impending catastrophe, Super Power nations are into biological research and
development of space travel. An option is to send people in the moon or other
planet(s) or space lab to save the human race for possible extinction due to
Nuclear Warfare and virus/bacteria pandemics. Scientists are into genetic
engineering with the purpose of creating super beings that could survive
radioactivity, hunger and resistant to harmful viruses and bacteria. Scientists
are also developing super medicines that could cure infectious and deadly
diseases. They are also into cloning of individuals whether human or animals
whose organs can be harvested and transplanted into humans with diseased
kidney, heart, lungs, etc. They will make slave robots for: industries,
exploration, home and warfare. The question is will they be ahead or will they
beat the deadline of what will happen soon?</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">The Inevitable Consequence:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> It cannot be
disputed anymore that we are now living in a dangerous era where all the signs
of Climate Change is happening all around us. Due to the increase in earth
temperature due to air pollution, the polar icebergs and mountain ice caps are
melting resulting to increase in sea level and subsequent flooding of low lying
areas. Seas are warming resulting to the altering of weather conditions
creating the El Nino and La Nina Phenomenon causing long period of droughts and
existence of strong typhoons and snow blizzards. This also results to warming
of the seas that affect ocean currents that have disastrous effects on
planktons, corals and algae on major rivers and seas. With less available
nutrients, the population of fish is decreasing coupled with the
illegal/overfishing practices of fishermen to meet the demand of people
consuming fish has resulted to less fish catch and they have to go out further
to sea exposing them to more dangers. Less fish catch means higher prices of
fish in local and foreign markets creating a “domino” effect on the lives of
people. Small village fishermen have less source of protein and they become
malnourished and prone to different diseases and mortality. To avoid this,
member of their family start their exodus to big cities hoping they could find
jobs and provide sustenance to their families left behind in the provinces.
Major cities become over-populated which will result to more crimes, robberies
and killings.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Agriculture is
also very much affected by global warming since the regularity of rainfall in
the area is affected. Long period of droughts results to the decimation of
crops and livestock causing exodus of farmers to big cities and other fertile
areas. On the other hand, too much rainfall and strong winds will cause
flooding and devastation to the farmers livelihood. There is also a problem of
salt infiltration and acidification of soil brought about by too much
application of chemical soil fertilizers that will result to “locking” of soil
minerals and nutrients. Plants will not be able to absorb these nutrients and
minerals and would have stunted growth and contain not enough nutrients for
animal and human sustenance. Due to droughts, the salinity of soil surrounded
by seawater will slowly increase making them un-productive. Soil Erosion and
siltation of seas have negative effect on shallow water corals.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> It is projected
that 30 to 50 years from now, the availability of potable water will become
scarce. The source of non-renewable resources such as oil and fuel would
probably been depleted and the power needs of nations will be put in a critical
level unless the renewable sources of power are fully developed such as solar
and wind energy.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> With less food in
the markets, people living in the provinces and cities will have a hard time
earning money to buy fish, meat, vegetables and water whose prices would have
increased dramatically due to Climate Change. There will be chaos and disorder
resulting to looting and lawlessness. The Law of Nature which states that:
“Only the strong of species will survive” will always hold true. Anarchy will
prevail in the streets and no one is safe even from their houses. Offices and
factories will shut down and many people will be jobless.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Countries will be in
grave competition with other countries resulting to invasion and wars that will
result to a World War that will force the Super Powers such as USA, China,
Russia, Korea, Iran to aim and execute firing orders of their nuclear arms to
each other that will result to global destruction. This is the so called
“Armageddon” which is the final battle of good and evil.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">No one really knows if the human race will
survive the nuclear war. For sure some animals and plants will survive and they
will dominate the earth. Each Super Power nation has built strong bunkers for
their presidents and families and their staff. It is for sure that they could
survive many days and even months inside those protective bunkers with enough
food and water but for how long? Assuming they have survived and successfully
went through the radioactive stage by “means” of scientific wonders and the
world has naturally healed itself and plants and animals have grown back, this
is the time when a new world will be born. The good will still triumph over
evil. Only a few people have survived and there will be less competition for food,
water and shelter. Order will again be restored to start a new beginning!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><o:p></o:p><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Just like in a colony
of bacteria, there will be time of nourishment and population development, but
there will also come a time of over-population and pollution resulting to death
of many and their population will decrease. The few strong ones that have
survived will then start populating again to repeat the <b>cycle of life</b>!</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to watch my eldest daughter Yanie grow up from childhood to adulthood. She
bloomed into a lady who is soft spoken, kind hearted, trust easily, friendly
and fragile looking. She is very particular with her looks so that she will
look beautiful all day. No wonder at a young age she had already a boyfriend
but broke up with him after a while. Then she met Joel who courted her and
became her boyfriend for more than seven years. They spent their time playing
computer games (Joel has a degree in Computer Science) and talking about
anything that would come to their mind. Joel is the more mature type and the
second to the eldest among his siblings. He asserts his points with superiority
but knows how to reciprocate affection while Yanie would understand what he
says and feels. So came the day when they decided that they are really meant
for each other and planned to get married. They managed to go through the
planning and raising of the required funds and got married on May 27, 2016 at
Christ The King Parish in Green Meadows.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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lovely in her wedding gown as she walked along the aisle of the church. She
looked so happy and fulfilled all throughout the wedding and reception which
went smoothly. Yanie and I became emotional for a moment when we performed the
father and daughter dance. My message to my daughter is to consider each day of
their married life as a day of discovering their good and bad traits; but they
should always focus on the positive ones and accept their limitations and
weaknesses so that their relationship will become stronger. They should put our
Lord God at the center of their relationship and they should always lift up
their problems to Him for enlightenment and courage as they tackle their
adversities in life. Lastly, they should always love their children for in them
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It all started in September, 2015 when I had a persistent cough which I
thought was only an allergic cough which persisted for weeks. I am a dialysis
patient at the Regional Hospital of Gov. Celestino Gallares (GCGMH)
for four years now and I had one bout of Pneumonia since last 2012. I had
no fever and my body is functioning normally aside from my cough so the doctor
assigned at the Hemo-Dialysis Unit (HDU) finally decided to conduct a thorough
listening on my lungs and said that she heard something on my left<b> </b>lung
and prescribed me with an anti-biotic which I deliberately took as prescribed.
My condition did not improve and the other HDU doctor (the former doctor was
reassigned) conducted another thorough listening on my lungs and again said
that my left lung is “noisy” and suggested that I should have chest X-Ray. As
an obedient patient, I had a chest X-Ray on October, 2015 at the Ramiro
Hospital. The result said that I had pneumonia at my left<b> </b>lung
and my right<b> </b>lung is “clear”. The HDU doctor was informed and
she prescribed me with more potent anti-biotic to treat the infection. I
trusted the doctor more since her diagnosis is “right”, but I told
her that I do not feel anything in my left lung, instead I feel something in
my right<b> </b>lung and I also have pain at the right<b> </b>side
of my back. The HDU doctor replied “how do you know?” I was taken aback by her
authority and decided not to reply back. I could have told her that I feel that
my sputum is coming from the right lung and I feel that
my right lung is sore. After taking the prescribed anti-biotic, my
condition improved a little bit but I still have a persistent cough so the HDU
doctor advised me again to have a chest X-Ray so that she will know if she will
prescribe me with a broad spectrum anti-biotic. So I had again a chest X-Ray
on November, 2015 at the Ramiro Hospital and the result said that I still
have Pneumonia of my left lung but it is improving and my<b> </b>right<b> </b>lung
is “clear<b>”</b>. This time my wife and I decided to consult our Pulmonary
Specialist who is also our family friend. We showed the X-Ray plate and the
result and upon examining the plate, he said that I have no infection on
my left<b> </b>lung but my right<b> </b>lung showed some
cloudiness. He said further that probably what the radiologist saw in
the left lung as pneumonia is actually a “thickening” of tissues as a
result of my last bout of pneumonia in 2012. We were amazed by his
findings and realized that all the time the HDU doctors have been treating
my left lung which have no infection and it finally turned out that
it was my<b> </b>right lung which need to be treated. What is most
amazing is the result of the two successive X-Rays which showed that
my right lung is “clear”<b> </b>and have no infection. The
radiologist and the HDU doctors simply failed to see the true condition of
my right lung which the Pulmonologist easily saw. How come that this
has happened? After having laboratory tests of my blood, our pulmonary doctor
friend concluded that I have no more infection and prescribed me with
anti-allergy tablets. If I did not consult a specialist, I could have been
prescribed with more potent anti-biotic which could have affected my liver.
I also concluded that the patient is more sensitive of his condition and the
doctors could also be mistaken with their diagnosis.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The question now is: who should have an “eagle” eye in reading the X-Ray plate,
is it the Radiologist or the Pulmonologist? It should be the Radiologist since
he has specialized in reading X-Ray plates while the Pulmonologist has
specialized in diseases of the lungs. I could only surmise that due to the busy
schedule of the Radiologist, he is quick to decide that the interstitial
infiltrates which he saw in my left lung is Pneumonia and the rest of the lung
fields are “clear” and he decided to stop to carefully scrutinize the
cloudiness in my right lung. He could have concluded that anyway the patient
will be treated with antibiotics which will affect the left and right lung. I
cannot blame the Radiologist because he does not know my medical history, but
he should have been more careful with his X-Ray readings because these could
result to incorrect diagnosis that could endanger the patient’s life. In my
case, what if I had no lung infection and it was only an allergy; and because
of incorrect diagnosis I was treated with strong antibiotics that could have
affected my liver. I am a dialysis patient and it is my liver that takes care
in eliminating toxins from my body. If my liver is damaged, I would die because
dialysis alone is not enough to keep me alive. No wonder, even doctors in
Tagbilaran City are more confident to have their medical check-ups in Cebu City
rather than in Tagbilaran City to avoid incorrect diagnosis.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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It is here, that quality of service plays a vital role in medical institutions.
The medical personnel are dealing with their patient’s life and they should be
fully qualified or re-qualified through further trainings to perform their
tasks. This is the modern world and what is applicable in the past may not be
applicable today and nurses, doctors and radiologists are sent to seminars to
update their skills and knowledge to be more competent in doing their duty. Of
course, dedication to duty is also important. Combining all these factors, I am
sure these medical personnel can sleep soundly without being bothered by their
conscience.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Top Management also plays a vital role in keeping their medical personnel to
perform in their maximum proficiency because management is all about planning,
leading, organizing and control. Be loose in one of these tasks or focusing
only in some will affect the performance of the organization. Not sending
medical personnel to trainings and seminars will cause stagnation of their
knowledge that will result to poor performance and incorrect diagnosis that
will result to aggravation of the condition of the patient and the worst, it
could also mean death.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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cannot stop comparing private management of hospitals to government hospitals
because I am a patient myself and I regularly enter hospitals for treatment.
Top Management of private hospitals is strict in the implementation of duties
of their personnel. One complain from a patient or patients means reprimand,
suspension and in worst cases even dismissal of the personnel involved, while
in government hospitals, lapses of medical personnel are tolerated and you
would be lucky if they get a reprimand from their supervisors and Top
Management. That is why the quality of service of government medical personnel
is not at par with their private counterparts. Why is this so? In my opinion,
government medical personnel are regular, casual or consultants. The regulars
are always protecting their position so they can have a good retirement with
their lump sum and monthly pensions. For this, they should have a political
rapport with their co-employees. So if a patient complains, the Supervisor or
even the Chief of Hospital is very careful not to put their staff in bad light
because of this political bond with each other.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> My Kudos goes to the
Top Management of Gov. Celestino Gallares Memorial Hospital (GCGMH) where I am
a dialysis patient. Finally, the Top Management has decided to apply for ISO
(International Organization for Standardization) accreditation to upgrade the
level of service that will hopefully make the hospital one of the best in the
Region. This act is more appropriate to remove the stigma that government
service is equal to poor service because of the wrong notion that government
personnel have low salaries and should only perform according to what they are
receiving. I can dream of that one day when government medical personnel are
proud of their institution and they can face their patients with politeness and
say: “You are most welcome sir/madam to our hospital which can provide you with
quality service” and not to utterly say to patients: “If you are not satisfied
with our service then go to private hospitals. This is a government hospital,
what do you expect from us?”</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When I was in school we were told that our National Hero,
Dr. Jose Rizal was quoted to have said “<b style="font-size: 13.5pt;">The youth is the hope of our
nation.</b>” With the wisdom of such a man, he can never be wrong since he must
have based this on his experience in how he and his peers were raised and
taught to face their obstacles and also how to handle their successes in life.
Looking now on what is happening and how the youth is behaving to drugs and
exhibiting mischievous practices, could these change our belief really that the
youth is the hope of our nation? Maybe there is no statistics that could
measure the percentage of misbehaving youth against those who are behaving
properly; but I still believe that despite the various influences that the
youth is subjected to, majority of the youth are properly raised and educated
by their parents and teachers. Clearly, it is the family and school as well as
his peers that shape the child to succeed in life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Right behavior is rewarded but misbehaving is not tolerated. Failure to do a
task does not mean you cannot do it right. Acceptance of the truth though is a
must. Continuous practice means improving ones reflexes and thinking until it
becomes automatic. With the right principles and values, a child can never run
astray. Good influence and the right environment with loving people around
makes a child trusting and a giver of love to another person. The world at
times is a tough world to live in and the child should be supported and guided
at each moments he faces the harsh world to keep him/her strong and brave. A
child is like an investment that could someday prove that the youth is truly
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bellesez.blogspot.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01812918761099251756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8369767737009335335.post-35209372876218857272015-02-05T22:26:00.002-08:002019-06-11T07:53:59.388-07:00The Mamasapano Incident<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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of the Philippine National Police (PNP) launched an operation in Mamasapano,
Maguindanao in Mindanao called "Exodus" to arrest or kill Zulkifli
ben Hir or alyas Marwan a well-known international terrorist who was involved
in the Bali bombing where many tourists were killed. Another target of the
operation is Basit Usman, a local terrorist and said to be an accomplice of
Marwan. Reports say that around 4:00 A.M., the SAF troopers swooped down on the
house where Marwan was last seen. The SAF troopers said that Marwan was
awakened by the blast of booby traps set by him around the house and started
firing on the raiding team who fired back and killed Marwan while Usman
escaped. Proof of the death of Marwan is a photo showing him lifeless and
bloodied with some missing fingers which the raiding team took for DNA
analysis. Around past five in the morning, the SAF troopers were fired upon by
armed men believed to be members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters
(BIFF), Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Moro National Liberation Front
(MNLF) and private armed group operating in the area. At the same time, the
blocking force of the SAF were also fired upon by armed groups<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Philippines (AFP) were already in the highway of Mamasapano. Reports say
that they tried to enter the encounter area but were fired upon by armed men
and they were forced to retreat. The AFP said that they could not use their
cannons because they do not know the exact coordinates of the SAF troopers who
are fighting in the area. Later, the AFP Chief, Gen. Catapang said that they
did not provide reinforcement to the SAF for fear of more casualties and could
also result to an all out war that will destroy the peace agreement with the
MILF and the government. It was already late in the afternoon when mediators
for the cessation of hostilities finally succeeded in stopping the fire fight.
The surviving SAF troops where extracted by the AFP. The following morning, the
PNP and AFP returned to the encounter area to retrieve the bodies of 44 SAF
troopers who died in the encounter. The SAF is an elite group of the PNP and
their training is extensive and difficult, then why such a big casualty?
Reports say that the area is called "the box" because it is
surrounded by different armed groups who are mostly blood relatives. The area
is a killing zone for the SAF soldiers and this was aggravated by their lack of
familiarity of the terrain.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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over the country. The SAF Chief Director Getulio Napenas, was immediatedly
sacked by President Aquino who made a press release saying that he knows about
the operation but was not informed when it will be executed. He declared the 44
SAF men who died as heroes and said that the killing of Marwan is a priority to
prevent more bombings that kill innocent people. It was also reported that the
suspended PNP Chief Gen. Allan Purisima was also involved in the planning and
giving of information regarding the operation whose success will give Purisima
a chance to go back to his position. Initial findings indicated that Dir.
Napenas did not coordinate with Pres. Aquino, DILG Sec. Mar Roxas and the AFP.
The fallen soldiers were flown to the Villamor Air Base and many people were
disappointed when Pres. Aquino was not able to welcome the dead soldiers because
of his prior appointment with the blessing of the Mitsubishi plant in Laguna;
but the next day he was able to attend the eulogy of the soldiers. The whole
country is mourning the death of these 44 SAF troopers who were killed in
action doing their duty to stop terrorism that affects the lives and livelihood
of ordinary citizens in the country. In their effort to protect their
countrymen, they have offered their life so that others will live peacefully.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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ordinary citizens who want to know the truth about the Mamasapano incident
where 44 loyal SAF soldiers died. We pray that their death be not in vain and
justice will be given to these courageous fallen heroes:</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Why is the MILF/BIFF/MNLF harboring terrorists like
Marwan and Usman if they are sincere in the peace agreement?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Why were Marwan and Usman were not alerted
when report was saying that as early as 10 P.M. there was already a SAF troop
build-up in the area? MILF/BIFF/MNLF sympathizers or lookouts could easily have
seen this troop build-up and could have sent runners to alert Marwan and Usman.
At the same time the lookouts could have verified what type of troops are in
the area and could have relayed this information to their commanders in the
area for analysis and decision.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Could the MILF/BIFF/MNLF have a prior knowledge of the
operation to kill Marwan and this involves the US regarding the reward money of
$5.0 million?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Could Marwan be a victim of a set-up where after he
(Marwan) is killed the US will give the MILF the reward money for providing
information on the exact location of Marwan?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Did the death of the 44 SAF soldiers provide a
"smoke screen" of the true nature of the operation to kill Marwan?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> The MILF and the military have an on-going ceasefire
agreement at that time. Most of the people in the area are blood relatives and
could somehow act accordingly if told by their elders or superiors even if they
belong to different armed groups. There could have been a hesitation on the
part of the MILF or MNLF or BIFF to engage the SAF troops in a fire-fight for
fear of jeopardizing the enactment of the Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL).</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Was the fire-fight started by a private armed group thereby
confusing the MILF/MNLF/BIFF fighters who later on joined the fire-fight? If
this is true, the motive of the persons who owned the private army is to sow
confusion and create trouble between the MILF and military which could result
to demoralization and blaming within the ranks that could also lead to
political destabilization. A TV interview of a private individual who allegedly
joined the fire-fight attests that a private army of an influential clan was
also seen participating in the fire-fight.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">On the part of the SAF/AFP:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Why was the arrest of Marwan and Usman timed during
the processing of the BBL? There was a high risk of jeopardizing the enactment
of the BBL which the Aquino government does not want to happen in order not to
tarnish their image as peace advocate. Why did Dir. Napeñas did not wait for a
little more time to give way for the passage of the BBL where the MILF could
have surrendered their firearms and political situation in the area is already stable
which can give way for peaceful negotiation for the surrender of Marwan and
Usman?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Was Pres. Aquino really not informed or briefed by
SAF Dir. Napeñas on the how, when and where of the "Operation
Exodus" or the Mamasapano Marwan/Usman arrest considering that this is a
very sensitive operation that could result to a critical situation. If this is
true, who or what really influenced Dir. Napeñas to give the go signal assuming
that he or they have calculated the risk?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> What took so long for the SAF arresting team to reach the
area of Marwan assuming that the start of the insertion or operation is at 10
P.M.? Reports say that the SAF troopers reached the house of Marwan at 4:00
A.M. There was a time difference of six hours. If it is true that the SAF
troopers rode non-motorized boats to ensure a stealth movement, they
could have reached their target much earlier, accomplished their task and
retreated the same way as they came in. Time is of the essence and it is better
to move in the cover of darkness.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> If it is true that the SAF troopers were able to
kill Marwan and detached one of his fingers for DNA analysis. It should be
their number one priority to send back some of its men to the highway where 300
SAF troopers are waiting as soon as possible in the cover of darkness. Were the
remaining SAF troopers in the target area acted as decoy to provide cover to
the retreating SAF troops safeguarding Marwan's finger? Why did the blocking
force did not retreat as one of their comrades was able to escape alive. They
could have avoided being sitting ducks to their enemies. Could there be a
notion among the engaging SAF troopers that a reinforcement from the military
will prevent further escalation of hostilities and they will be saved on time?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> What took so long to contact the members or
mediators for the cessation of hostilities if as early as 7:00 a.m. the AFP is
already in the area?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Reports say that the AFP was already in the area as
early as 7 A.M. and also with Dir. Napeñas. Why did the AFP did not ask for the
exact coordinates of Marwan's house which is near where the fire-fight
happened. The AFP said that they don't know the exact place of the fire-fight
and that's why they could not provide reinforcement to the beleaguered SAF
troops fighting in the area. The SAF troops have a sattelite phone, why
did they fail to provide the AFP with their bearings?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> If it is true that Dir. Napeñas decided and acted on
his own and did not coordinate with Pres. Aquino, Gen. Catapang and Espina and
DILG Mar Roxas for secrecy to ensure the security and success of the operation,
then why send almost 400 SAF troopers in Mamasapano where they are highly
visible and could easily alert their target? Commandos usually penetrate an
area secretly and unnoticeable as much as possible.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Even if it is true that there was no coordination
between the SAF and the AFP, there could have been an Intel information by the
AFP because of the mass movement of SAF troopers a day before mobilization and
the AFP could have inquired on this matter from Dir. Napeñas. Senior security
officers would have known about this movement and could have decided whether to
halt or give a go signal to the operation.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> What was the knowledge of the senior security officers of
the Philippine government/military on who will get the reward money after
Marwan is killed?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Reports say that it was the US Government who
provided the location of Marwan and Usman by flying surveilance drone. If this
is true, why did the US military did not bomb or strafe the house where Marwan
is sleeping considering that he (Marwan) is a well known international
terrorist like Bin Laden?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Being a serious security matter, the US Government
could have coordinated with Pres. Aquino and the generals of the military for
consultation on how to arrest or kill Marwan and Usman?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Who are the rightful person(s)/entity that is
legible to take the $5.0 M reward? Is it some members of the MILF or the whole
of MILF or part will go to the Philippine military or the whole Philippine
government?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">Were there any American military personnel who joined in the Mamasapano
Marwan raid? Were these American personnel possibly got wounded or killed in
the gun battle but covertly carried out of the battlefield?</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> A lesson learned from the Mamasapano Incident is the
significance of coordination in the line of command and other support
government agencies like the AFP and the PAF to prevent the loss of
many lives including civilians. Simply it is not logical and it is stupid to
risk the lives of your men only to kill one international terrorist considering
negative factors in the terrain, timing and social complexity of the operation.
Unless there is something more compelling and top secret that drove the PNP to
go ahead with the mission. Why push through with a land operation if a quick
air attack aided by GPS on the target will produce better result with less
cost? Maybe the question on how to verify if it is really Marwan who is killed
in the air attack arises; but it is better to conduct verification when the
MILF/BIFF is fully aware that the NBI/FBI/PNP will enter the area where Marwan
was killed to gather samples for DNA analysis. If an untoward incident happens
while the verification is taking place, then this will warrant the government
forces to take action without being accused of breaking the cease fire
agreement.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Regarding the BBL, the Aquino Administration has
done its part to maintain peace and give chance for the passage of the BBL. It
is clear that there are administrative lapses in the execution of
"Operation Exodus" and it will not take long for those responsible
for this blunder to be identified and penalized. The ball now is in the hands
of the MILF. For the BBL to push through, the MILF should be able to show their
sincerity and competence in complying with the requests of the Philippine
Government regarding the Mamasapano Incident. The MILF should be able to:
return the fire arms of the 44 fallen SAF troopers; identify, prosecute and
bring to justice their soldiers who mercilessly killed the SAF troopers; help
in the effort to arrest or kill Basit Usman; and, neutralize the insurgent
activities of the BIFF and other insurgent groups operating in their area.
These should be done by the MILF as a gesture of reciprocity and to ensure that
previous mistakes in the past will not be repeated again before finally passing
the BBL into a law.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;">Months have passed by since Joshua, former
boyfriend and now husband of our daughter Nadinne came to our house in
Tagbilaran City, Bohol to ask for our permission to their wedding which they
have set on December 14, 2014. The reason for their decision to wed soon is to
facilitate the petitioning of Joshua to go to Australia. They have tried the
Fiance Visa but they were discouraged by the numerous requirements. Nadinne is
the second to the eldest and is a nurse working in Australia. The event is
special since it is the first wedding in our family. My daughter decided to wed
in Manila so we have to fly from Tagbilaran City one month before the wedding
and I have to do my dialysis at Capitol Dialysis Center in Quezon City. Luckily
I got a schedule even if there were many transient dialysis patients like me. A
day after my first dialysis in Quezon City, me and my wife Belen was invited by
Nadinne to shop in Trinoma. It was a bit hard for me to go around inside the
mall due to my low Hemoglobin which is 8.7 at that time. I was prone to muscle
fatigue due to the lack of oxygen in my body brought about by Anemia but I
still decided to go with them. I was delighted when my daughter bought me an
original Levis denim pants and a Nike Air shoes. There are a lot more walking
and stopping to buy things and I forgot my facemask in our house so I have to
brave breathing mall air which I know is full of viruses. It was already
evening when our companions were finished shopping and they decided to watch a
movie and more virus exposure. We went to the grocery after the movie to buy
fruits and ingredients for their food menu.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 14pt;"> I felt very tired
after that shopping session, my leg muscles were aching and I thought it will
be gone after a day has passed but it did not. Again we were invited this time
to Joshua's house to meet his parents and also watch the Pacquiao Algerri
boxing fight. We ate a sumptuous lunch and drank beer while watching TV and
later on sang Videoke songs. After we got home in Project 6, Quezon City, I
felt more tired and now feverish. I will have my dialysis in the morning.
During my dialysis I had a low fever and felt chills even with three blankets
covering my body. I had low fever for three days. When I went back for
dialysis, I was told by the doctor that I will be transfused with one bag of blood
to elevate the level of my Hemoglobin to at least 9.0. During my dialysis and
blood transfusion, I got feverish again with the usual chills. My body reacted
to the foreign blood running in my veins and this went on for a week. I was
afraid I will not be in top condition during the wedding but thanks to God I
felt better the following week.</span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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day of the wedding came and early in the morning we donned our formal clothing,
me in a dark suit, the groomsmen in grey vests, the bridesmaids as well as with
my wife wore long gowns in different colors that </span><span style="font-size: 13.5pt; line-height: 115%;">the motif which is turqouise.
We stayed at the University Hotel in UP Diliman and the rooms are busy with
camera men and make up artists walking around. The wedding will start at 1:30
p.m. sharp and after some finishing touches and picture taking, at last we were
all ready to go to church. My daughter was very lovely in her wedding dress and
it was not long enough and she was about to board the bridal car with us
parents. Inside the car, the driver had set the air-conditioning to high cool
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<span style="font-size: 13.5pt;"> We reached the </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">church and the bride remained in the car
until the wedding was about to start. The wedding entourage started walking
towards the altar and my wife and I were the second to the last to walk and
stop at the middle of the aisle to </span><span style="font-size: 14pt;">wait for the bride. The center door of the
church opened and the bride started to enter and she was lovelier than ever
with the UP Chorale at the background in the church balcony. We started walking
towards the altar where the crying groom is waiting. My daughter kissed us
before the groom took the bride to the altar. The wedding rites were solemn and
the weather is just right (not too hot and not too cold). After the wedding
rites, the usual picture taking took place. There were more photo opportunities
outside the church before we finally went to the venue of the wedding reception
at Blue </span><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Garden.</span><span style="font-size: 14pt;"> </span></div>
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reception started with the bride and groom coming down from the winding stairs
of the garden with a beautiful fountain. When the newlywed were already seated
at the center of the reception area, the emcee called on the relatives of the
bride and groom for picture taking then their friends and officemates followed.
As a surprise number the bride and groom together with the groom's nieces
danced to the tune of 'Bang Bang'. Then came the part where the newlywed
addressed the audience. The groom was the first but he was at a loss of words
for about 3 to 5 minutes due to overwhelming emotions. At last the teary eyed
groom was able to utter some words. The bride then gave her message of
thankfulness. The putting of the garter on the leg of the bride came next with
a different twist. The groom should enter the reception area with a sexy dance
to the tune of a sexy music. The guests burst into laughter when the groom
walked towards the bride like a macho dancer and slowly taking off his suit and
waving it up along the way. There was a men's beer drinking contest where the
winner, after imitating the groom on how to approach the bride, will have the
chance to put on the leg garter to the woman who will win the contest (in lieu
of the tossing of the bride's bouquet) where lady contestants were blindfolded
and instructed to try looking for the safety pin in the body of the man who won
the beer drinking contest. The lucky winning couple then imitate what the bride
and groom is doing. If the groom kisses the bride then the couple should abide.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> Then the message of the principal sponsors
and parents followed. I had the chance to present our surprise gift to the
newlywed. I emphasized to the guests that even if our gift is of less material
value, the true value and essence of our message which comes from our heart is
for us priceless. Our gift is a collation of their pictures with a touching
message at the back of the frame which read something like this:
"Congratulations and best wishes to Nadz and Josh. Always put God in the
center of your relationship so that you will be strong during your trials and
will always keep the warmth of your love burning like you are feeling today
when you are joined in matrimony." After the reception, more picture
taking in the garden took place. The guests bade their farewell and received
their wedding giveaways. We went back to the hotel where the newlywed's
families and relatives gathered for an evening snack. Early in the morning, we
went back to our respective homes. We felt tired but happy and fulfilled that
the wedding was a successful one.</span><o:p></o:p><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">It is not too late to change our way of life.
Amidst the confusion and noise it is still a beautiful world.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;">It is common news today about many people involved
in illegal drugs whether they are users or pushers. Despite the efforts of the
police and drug enforcement agencies, there is still a rampant demand for
illegal drugs. Many users, pushers and drug lords have been either jailed or
killed but the drug industry in the country continues to flourish simply
because many people are still buying and using these illegal drugs. The
question is why do they (men and women including the youth) continue to
patronize or use such substances which have been proven addictive and harmful
to the body? Maybe they tried it for curiosity, got hooked and became drug
addicts; or it can be purely for pleasure or just to escape the facts of life.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Life they say has become easy and pleasurable
due to the advance in technology and science; but we have to pay the price of
these modernization. Children have been so used to gadgets and computers such
that they are addicted to life of ease, game and pleasure and they have learned
to abhor studying in schools and doing simple chores. This is aggravated by
emotional imbalance when they see their parents constantly fighting and
cheating each other. Other families do not fight but they have no time for each
other. Parents who are supposed to be role models for doing good examples to
their children and their community are the ones consciously or subconsciously
doing bad things that affect the values and emotional growth of the children. The
simple throwing of trash anywhere in the street and public places can give the
impression to the child that such act is fine and well tolerated. The parents
who are drinking liquor and smoking cigarettes can expect their children to
follow their examples; how much more for parents who are physically and
mentally stressed by the harsh realities of life who became drug addicts and
for the worse have learned to sustain their vice by selling illegal drugs. As a
result, the child who is still young to know what is good and bad gets confused
and eventually tried to express his thoughts and feelings through his “barkada”
or peers and through social media. If it is possible to spend the whole day and
night laughing and chatting while drinking and smoking or taking drugs with his
“barkada”, the confused child will do so because it is for him a way to escape
the emotional and mental stress brought about by problems in the family and the
community. For him, he is “happy” with: his “barkada”, a cell phone at hand
always, the excitement of checking his notification and posts in Facebook
and experience a feeling of “high” to the detriment of facing his true
situation that will destroy his future. The child later on will finally develop
a mind- set of being “happy go lucky” with the notion that other people who
“love” him will continue to provide him with what he needs and subsequently
become a drug pusher to carry on with his cravings for illegal drugs.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> The above condition can happen to all people
whether they are wealthy, middle income or poor. Life has become so complex
despite the amenities and comfort due to the mechanical and digital boom all
around the world that it is impossible to live without suffering stress.
Wealthy families usually have no time for each other because the parents are
busy with their work to maintain their financial status. Relationships have
become more complicated as everyone is “tempted” to do illegal actions for the
sake of comfort and social stability. Why are rich politicians involved in
graft and corruption in the government? Why are CEOs, Presidents,
Vice-Presidents of various corporations engage themselves in money laundering
and other illicit activities or relationship? Why do police officers conduct
“hulidap” or extortion and kidnapping? Why do ordinary employees and taxi or
bus drivers take drugs while they are working? Why do street children inhale
solvent and rob people of their belongings? They do these awful things either
to cope up with the technological, financial and social pressure or
to try to escape the burden of life through fantasy with the aid of illegal
drugs. They think they are doing well but the truth is they are jeopardizing
their future as well as that of children and society.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> Although most of these people are not willing
victims at the start; but because of the requirements of a system (political,
economic and social) they are in, they are forced to “blend in” or else suffer
the consequences if they do not conform. When the pressure gets too high,
sensitive people become depressed and resort to drugs and sometimes they are
hopeless to the point that they decide to end their own life. But what can we
do with all these factors affecting our lives? Why is it that some people are
learning or have learned how to adjust to their current situation without being
drug addicts or constant wrongdoers? For me, I also experienced confusion as I
was carried away by the hustle and bustle of life especially in my adolescent
years. I was the youngest child of two siblings in our family and I was spoiled
by my mother. When I was in third year high school I learned to associate with
a “barkada” and later on we skip classes and spend our time in theaters and
parks. My life is full of comfort and pleasure and I was carefree and happy go
lucky. As a result, I have to repeat third year high school for three times in
three different schools; the third school being a seminary for boys who “want”
to be priests. Luckily, I finished high school at the University of the
East in Claro M. Recto, Manila. I believe that my stay in the seminary has
taught me the right values although we (me and my co-seminarian friends) nearly
got expelled when our head priest discovered our drinking sessions by
conducting a “night patrol”. I entered college in UP Los Banos in Laguna and
took up Agricultural Engineering. That was in 1971 when the political turmoil
in our country is at its peak. Unfortunately, I got acquainted again with a new
“barkada” and even got jailed when we were involved in a melee during a
drinking spree outside the campus. I decided not to finish the first semester
and took a leave of absence. Fortunately, during my “barkada” years, illegal
drug use was still not rampant and I did not try to use a single one. My goal
in life is not clear then, when my parents decided to live in the province to
attend to our 10 hectare farm, I decided to go with them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> For six years, I have
learned to live a simple life and value work as a source of living until the
death of my father in 1975. In 1977, I decided to go back to college with a
goal of going back to our farm after I have finished with my course. When I
finished my 5 year Agricultural Engineering course in 1982, I applied for a job
and got hired in a government agency. My job was stable and I even started to
pursue my Master’s Degree in UP Diliman but was not able to finish it due to
work pressure and my kidney disease has aggravated. I met my wife in Tagbilaran
City, Bohol when I was temporarily assigned there because of our projects. I
got married and I transferred to a private bank and I was based in Bohol.
Married life is not all bed of roses and is full of trials and adjustments but
we manage to send our four children to school and we have a happy family. At
the age of 59, my kidneys failed and I was on dialysis since then. I have
learned many things in dialysis, especially on how to face my fears like death.
I have seen dying patients during their dialysis only to find out later that
they already have died. Life is without assurance since dialysis patients whom
you have talked to today will be dead tomorrow.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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especially the youth, to take the path I took. With all my 62 years of
experience in life I believe that in order for a child or the parents to be
successful in coping with the rigors of life he or they must have the
following:</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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and development. He could acquire this through: his school which can
provide him with the right values and discipline (the school should be chosen
carefully); his parents could also provide him with the right values by showing
the right examples and forming in him the fear of the Lord our God. Spiritual
growth should start at a very young age to guide him properly;</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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He should be aware of himself and his environment and know the effect(s) of his
action(s) to his being and to other people. Later on, he will know what is good
and bad and with proper guidance, he will always choose the good side of
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When he is starting to mature, he will learn to accept things as they are. He
will acknowledge his strengths as well as his weaknesses and his mistakes;</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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love of self. He cannot properly love other people if he has not learned to
love himself properly. With the right values and principles, he will surely
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not commit sin. Although it should be our goal to be perfect as the Lord our
God is perfect. We will continue to sin or commit mistakes; but with the
grace of the Lord our God, we could be aware of their graveness and accept that
some things are beyond our control and with proper self-regard we could say no
to our temptations so we can bravely face the realities of life!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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material things you give but through the genuine thought and feelings that
emanates within yourself.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> They say that the dog is man’s best friend
since time immemorial. I have seen well trained and even ordinary dogs despite
some punishments remain loyal and subservient to his master. This is shown with
a jolly face and continuous wagging of the tail when the master has just
entered the house. The dog does not seem to entertain a grudge even if he
remembers the pain of the correction and “learn” later why he is punished for
not obeying the rules or command. For some obvious reason, animals do this
instinctually meaning without the proper thinking as men do. Subsequently, the
loyalty that humans manifest to their fellow human being(s), country,
organization, family and friends is totally different from some animals
particularly the dog.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> There is temporary loyalty in politics where
politicians are bound by common interests and goals mostly personal with the
guise of working for the common good. When someone or something is of no more
value and events and conditions are not favorable to his/her political career,
the politician jumps out of the party and join a stronger one or puts up his
own party. Out of the many praises, gifts, warm greetings, expensive trips and
social gatherings, the politician seems to forget everything and only sees the
new and useful “ones” that will further his “cause”. If only they could be true
loyal servants there is no need for the “Pork Barrel”, PDAF and DAP which are
all geared to make them subservient and supportive of the President’s
programs/projects including “wishes”.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> But it is not only politicians who possess
provisionary loyalty; this could also be true to people working in public or
private offices, various organizations and other entities. There are plenty of
“ass lickers” who seem to be loyal and shower their boss with beautiful
praises, gifts, parties and sumptuous food expecting something like a promotion
in return. Their true color shows during difficult times when their boss is
under fire and needs support to clear his name and maintain his position. Very
few people are loyal up to the end.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> The above type of loyalty also happens between
husband and wife. When the husband is still earning and provides the wife with
what she needs then all is well. But when the husband suffers a setback
where he loses his job and ability to work then the seemingly faithful or loyal
wife quarrels and leaves the poor husband behind. “No money no honey”. Sibling
rivalry also affects the loyalty of brothers and sisters with each other.
He/she can be temporarily loyal to the other siblings when conditions are right
but change loyalty when things go awry. The same is true with friends who leave
their friend when they do not want to get involved in something that is not
favorable to their self-interests.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> The business and show business world is full of
people with temporary loyalty with each other so it is hard to see whom you
will fully trust. You must truly exercise caution in your business affairs if
you want to be successful. But many are forced to feign affection or loyalty
just to achieve what they want. It is not incredulous but countries also
practice this false loyalty to other countries just to protect their own
national security through foreign “exercises”.</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"> I do not want you to be affected
with all these negativity. I just want to point out what is truly happening
around us today so that you will be aware and help you discern who is truly
loyal to you. But despite these things, there are people who are truly loyal to
each other like husbands and wives who are not perfect but accept each other
for what they are through thick and thin. There are parents who sacrifice their
comfort for the sake of their children. There are service providers/teachers
who are truly concerned with the welfare of the students and the needy. There
are true friends who will be loyal to their friend no matter what happens. But
loyalty does not happen overnight, it is earned through time (in good and bad
times); and for always there will always be like: Francis, Gandhi or Mother
Theresa who offer their life for the sake of the people they serve. Be one of
them!</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-PH;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Fluid Intake:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The first thing that a
dialysis patient should not do is to drink too much water especially when
his/her urine output is low or very low because this could cause Edema
(swelling) of the legs and other body parts. The worst that a dialysis patient
can get from drinking too much water is Pulmonary Edema wherein water could
enter the lung cavity resulting to difficulty in breathing and high blood
pressure. If the situation becomes serious the lung could not anymore function
properly and the last resort for the doctor is Intubation (putting a tube in
the trachea of the patient to facilitate breathing with the help of a
manual/mechanical pump). Too much water volume of the blood strain the heart as
it tries to pump the excess water and it could result to enlargement of the
heart or heart failure. The question is how much water is too much? For
dialysis patients with low or very low urine output they should drink not more
than one liter per day or preferably less.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> To avoid
drinking too much water, the dialysis patient should try licking small ice
stick to quench his/her thirst. Water molecules in ice have already expanded
and less water is contained in a certain volume compared to its liquid state.
The dialysis patients should also avoid eating watery fruits like water melon,
mango, banana, avocado, pineapple, oranges and papaya. The water content in
these fruits is high and could contribute to the increase in the water intake
of the patient. Eating too much cooked rice also contain high amount of water. The
dialysis patient should sip small amount of water from the glass or mug and
he/she should avoid frequent drinking of coffee or soft drinks. The patient
should avoid salty foods as salt could cause water retention and will aggravate
Edema. The patient should avoid sipping too much soup as this may contain
too much salt and water. The dialysis patient should eat fruit with less water
content like apple. The patient should regularly monitor his/her blood
pressure as well as his/her blood sodium. Low blood sodium value result to low
blood pressure and prone to painful cramps and Hypo-tension. High blood sodium
value result to high blood pressure because of constriction of the blood
vessels that could strain the heart resulting to either stroke, coma or death. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">High Phosphorous Toxicity:</span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The second thing that
a dialysis patient should watch for is Phosphorous. This mineral is found in
almost all the foods that we eat and too much phosphorous in the body of the
patient is dangerous because it is very toxic and could cause weakening of the
bones or osteoporosis. Phosphorous may also deplete the amount of Calcium in
the blood. Phosphorous binds with Calcium in the body that forms abrasive
Calcium Phosphate crystals which finds its way in the skin causing it to itch
and rupture with constant scratching. Cracks in the skin could be infected
causing Cellulitis (painful infection of the skin and if left untreated it
becomes life threatening as it may reach the bloodstream) which is treated with
strong anti-biotic that could harm the liver. Always remember that it is the
liver that replaces the function of the kidneys in breaking down and excreting
harmful chemicals. Calcium Phosphate crystals are also deposited between soft
tissues and joints causing pain and weakness. Calcification of organs such as
the heart leads to heart disease and eventual death of the patient. To control
Phosphorous, the dialysis patient should take at most 1,500 mg of calcium
carbonate per day depending on how high is your phosphorous level. These can be
taken either before, during and after eating. Calcium binds with Phosphorous in
eaten foods in the digestive tract and excreted together with the stool. The
other effective Phosphate binder is Sevelamer which is expensive (P80-P100 per
tablet). This acts as a sponge and absorb the phosphorous in food in the
stomach and also excreted with the stool. This tablet can be taken either
before, during and after meals; but not more than 30 minutes after eating. The
patient should monitor his/her serum or blood Calcium and Phosphorous level.
Too much Calcium in the blood causes kidney stones or harmful deposits in the
heart and artery. The patient should also avoid foods rich in Phosphorous like
dairy product, chocolate, beans and nuts. Red meats are also rich in
Phosphorous.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
<b>Hyper - Kalemia or High Serum Potassium:</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The third
important element that a dialysis patient should watch for is Potassium. Too
much Potassium in the blood is also dangerous because it could stop the beating
of the heart causing heart attack and possible death of the patient. Potassium
in large doses is used in jail inmates with death sentence to execute and kill
them. Overdose of Potassium is less painful compared to electric execution.
Foods rich in Potassium are: banana, avocado, papaya, mango, pineapple,
oranges, potato, tomato, squash and other green leafy vegetables. The dialysis
patient could eat small amounts of these foods only but not on a regular basis
as Potassium could accumulate in the blood before dialysis. Patients who
suffered Myocardial Infarction or heart attack (injury of heart muscle due to
lack of oxygen) have high Potassium level in the blood and should undergo
regular dialysis. Foods rich in Potassium supplements such as catsup should
also be avoided.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
<b>Cholesterol level:</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The dialysis
patient should properly choose the fat he/she eats. Foods rich in cholesterol
and uric acid should be avoided such as: fatty meats like pork, beef and
chicken skin. Processed coconut oil and other vegetable oil are also rich in
cholesterol. Cholesterol is deposited in the arteries and veins causing
blockage which result to high blood pressure, stroke and heart attack. Fats
that are allowed are corn oil, canola oil, and olive oil. They are rich in
omega fatty acid which is good for the heart. As the usual practice, patients
should consume only small amount of the cholesterol rich oils found in foods
such as fried vegetables and fish but should avoid eating, potato fries, milk
shakes and ice cream for they contain more harmful fats per serving. The
patient should monitor on a regular basis his/her cholesterol level or
triglycerides so he/she can take the proper medicine if the level is high. </span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
<b>Blood Uric Acid (BUA):</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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Dialysis patient should avoid eating too much of fish with no scales such as
tuna and animal organs because it contains high amount of uric acid. Uric acid
causes gout and arthritis and helps in the formation of hard kidney stones. The
derivative of uric acid which is <u>purine </u>is rich in animal
organs, some type of fish, beans and nuts, some green leafy
vegetables and fruits.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"><br />
<b>Uremia or too much toxic wastes in the blood:</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The dialysis
patient should eat moderate amount of red meat such as pork and beef. Eating
too much animal protein could lead to Uremia (high level of nitrogenous waste
in the blood) which if left untreated will lead to confusion, convulsion,
excessive vomiting, coma and even death.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Monthly Laboratory Tests: </b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> One of the
most important routine or practice that a dialysis patient should do is to
check his blood count especially the Hemoglobin and Red Blood Cells for it
indicates if the patient should be transfused with blood or not. Almost all of
dialysis patients are Anemic and have below normal level of Hemoglobin. This is
because it is the normal kidney that produces Erythropoietin (helps in the
production of Red Blood Cells in the blood). Once the kidneys are damaged,
production of Erythropoietin is affected and the same is true for Hemoglobin
and the Red Blood Cells, thus causing Anemia. To maintain acceptable values of
Hemoglobin, the dialysis patient should inject synthetic Erythropoietin Alpha
or Beta two to three times per week at Hemoglobin value of ten or below while
only once or twice a week for Hemoglobin value of more than 10 but not to
exceed 12. If the Hemoglobin is high, 13 and above, the patient is at risk of
having a stroke because Erythropoietin has a tendency to thicken the blood. The
patient should stop injecting Erythropoietin. Optimum Hemoglobin value is at
11. For Erythropoietin to be effective, the patient should take organic iron
supplements. Iron and Hemoglobin help in the distribution of oxygen in cells
and tissues. Regular monthly or bi-weekly monitoring of the Hemoglobin is very
important to prevent the patient having blood transfusion which increases
his/her risk of acquiring hepatitis infection. Patient infected with hepatitis
is not anymore accepted in some dialysis centers/clinics with no isolated
machine for hepatitis patients. Also, patients with very low Hemoglobin cannot
be dialyzed since he/she can strain his/her heart and may die while dialyzing.
Patients should check their iron in their blood every three months.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>The Dialysis Access:</b></span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;"> The dialysis
access (it is where the dialysis needles are inserted or connected) of the
patient is very important since it is the connection of the patient and the
dialysis machine. Without the access, there is no way for the patient to be
dialyzed and he/she is in danger of becoming uremic and will die if his/her
blood is not cleaned. New dialysis patients have their access either on the
neck, wrist or thigh. Few patients have a functioning fistula (artery and vein
joined together to make the vein large enough for needle insertion) before the
onset of dialysis. Proper care of the dialysis access is very important to
prevent infection which could lead to sepsis (severe infection of the blood).
This is done by regular cleaning using Povidine Iodine (Betadine) solution and
anti-biotic ointment. Symptoms of infected access are shivering (feeling very
cold) and fever during dialysis. The fistula that is infected means it cannot
be used during dialysis such that a new emergency dialysis access should be
inserted either in the neck or thigh.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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<b><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt;">Heart Care: </span></b><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<o:p></o:p>
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Dialysis patients should also take care of their heart by having
chest x-ray and 2D Echo- cardiogram once in a while or when you feel pain or
something not ordinary in your chest or experiencing difficulty in breathing.
In dialysis, it is the heart that always compensates when you have low
hemoglobin and RBC, high blood pressure, too much fluid in the blood or lungs,
fast flow rate of the dialysis machine and when too much fluid is taken from
your body and you are already dehydrated. The patient should feel if his/her
heart is already stressed and should tell the nurse to lower the blood flow
rate of the dialysis machine or lower the set goal of fluid to be taken. The
most important is for the patient to discipline himself/herself to avoid
drinking too much fluid and eating the right foods in their allowed quantity.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Dialysis patients usually have a compromised immune system
or they are prone to infections like pneumonia. When the patient has a
persistent cough with yellow phlegm for two to three weeks, this is a sign that
he/she has a lung infection and should have an x-ray to confirm the diagnosis.
Early detection and treatment is ideal to prevent complications such as sepsis
(an infection of the blood). A monthly Complete Blood Count (CBC) or urinalysis
will also help in the early diagnosis of infection(s). To prevent lung
infection, the patient should wear a face mask while in the dialysis room
especially if in-patients and out-patients have their dialysis at the same time
(big hospitals have separate dialysis rooms for in-patients and out-patients).
Wearing a face mask while in dialysis is important since some virus and
bacteria is present in the air or they are lodged in air-con filters and
dislodged into the air later. In-patients are also exposed to hospital
acquired infections that are already immune to some anti-biotic and are
difficult to treat. The patient should also wear a face mask if he/she is
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patient should develop his/her discipline of the mind and body by proper and
regular (but not strenuous) exercises such as stretching, bending and brisk
walking. This enhances proper disposition and keep the body healthy (with
sufficient dialysis of two or more dialysis sessions per week). The patient
should also grow in spirit to enhance awareness and acceptance and make him/her
always hopeful that there is still life during dialysis. He/she should firmly
believe that with God nothing is impossible and he will be cured of his
disease. Of course this should be done with fewer expectations. With proper
discipline the dialysis patient should realize that following his/her diet is
not difficult if he/she believes that one should eat properly in order to live
and not live to over eat foods that could aggravate his condition.</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 13.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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