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Second Chance To Love

by Anna Katharina on April 18, 2011

”Love doesn’t always last. Sometimes if we are lucky enough, it can be found again, and it remains forever.”

Showbiz couples have their ups and downs in terms of love matters. Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velaquez tied the knot last year. It was Ogie’s second marriage, but it was Regine’s first. How many showbiz couples were of the same situation, to have a second chance to love and be married again? It has happened to Sharon Cuneta, Vilma Santos, Nora Aunor and Kris Aquino, who have lost their love only to regain their hearts blissfully.

Weddings make me cry because of their promise and vow to one another to be together for better or for worst, for richer or poorer. But different situations do happen and that vow may remain as words eventually losing its very essence. The once blissful relationship may come to an end and one might not even know the true reasons why.

I believe a lost love is not the end. There will always be a second chance to love and to be cared for.

For whatever reason you have lost your love, think of others who have had their second chance to love. Is it lovelier the second time around? It must be, because as one goes through a relationship you are more mature, you can handle better one’s emotion, and most especially you know what’s best and what you like, you are sure of the traits you like, and can distinguish or predict the other’s behavior.

Here’s a very apt poem ….

A Second Chance To Love Again

by MaryGrace Patterson

Love doesn’t always last. Sometimes if we are lucky enough, it can be found again, and it remains forever (A repost with a title change)

Most are fortunate to have one true love in their lives.

For others it comes again, like a gentle breeze, caressing the tendrils of life.

Love stirs the soul,opening it to the beauty of special moments and feelings sublime.

The heart is enriched , made new, as love’s rapture encases it, holding tight, to be etched forever in tabloids of time ……..

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SMACC 53rd Commencement Exercises

by Anna Katharina on March 27, 2011

in Community,Events,Family,School,Traditions

St Mary’s Academy of Caloocan City 53^rd Commencement Exercises

The St Mary’s Academy of Caloocan City celebrated their 53^rd Commencement Exercises on March 26, 2011 at the SMACC Audi –Gym with the theme “ The Ignacian-Marian Graduates: Responding to the call of Christian Charity and Stewardship”.

There were more than 200 graduates as presented by Mrs. Ma. Dolores B. Agoncillo , High School Principal and declared as graduates by Sis Ma. Andes Yee, School Directress.

The SMACC 53^rd Commencement Exercises, was highlighted by Thanksgiving Mass officiated by Fr Allan V. Lopez, OP , followed by the graduation ceremony. There was also awarding of medals to the outstanding graduates of Batch 2011. The Academic General Excellence medals were given to John Arden S. Romanillos, Valedictorian; Mary Rose D. Mercado, Salutatorian; Ma. Liane Claudette C. Bote , First Honorable Mention; Ma. Isabela C. Villacorta, Second Honorable Mention; Ma. Christine F. Tadique, Third Honorable Mention.

The parents and families of awardees of graduating seniors were requested to go to the stage when the grad’s name was called to pin the medals of the awardees. Also there was a slide show of SMACC Batch 2011 graduation pictures.

John Arden S. Romanillos, Class Valedictorian, delivered the Address of Gratitude. He expressed in behalf of SMACC Batch 2011 their sincere appreciation and gratitude to their teachers, school officials and parents whose presence and guidance help ingrained in them the values of faith, love and charity.

Finally the SMACC Batch 2011 gathered on stage to sing The Alma Mater Song and St Mary’s Hymn. Their graduation song was “My Life Begins Today” by Bruno Mars.

The Recessional completed the ceremony and graduates share handshakes, hugs, smiles, and tears with their well-wishers.

Congratulations to the SMACC High School Batch 2011!

Congratulations too to my daughter Roxanne Marie G .Pena , loyalty awardee and a member of SMACC High School Batch 2011. She is my youngest daughter and she’s awesome. I was teary eyed as she gave me her loyalty medal. It will be 6 years more before her next graduation. Hugs and kisses for you my sweet girl!

“ Whichever path you choose, graduates of 2011, may you find only success before you.”

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Iligtas sa Tigdas ang ‘Pinas

by Anna Katharina on March 24, 2011

in Community,Family,Health Sense,Nurse Quad

This is the fourth time that the DOH spearheaded a drive against the elimination of measles. In 1998 and 2004 there was “Ligtas Tigdas” a mass Measles Immunization Campaign. All children 9 months to 48 months old were vaccinated against measles. Sequel is “Knock-out Tigdas in 2007” It was the second follow-up measles campaign to eliminate measles infection as a public health problem.

Four years after, the Department of Health 2011 Measles EliminationCampaign “Iligtas sa Tigdas ang Pinas” aims to vaccinate over 18 million Filipino children (aged 9 months to below 8 years) against Measles and German measles (rubella) beginning April 4 to May in a month-long door-to-door immunization campaign.

The total budget for this campaign is PhP 600 million pesos to buy and distribute vaccines, needles, and syringes, mobilize health workers, and produce communication materials. Specially trained local health workers or vaccination teams will visit houses to immunize eligible children.

This time, 2 common childhood diseases are the focus of elimination, Measles and German measles (Rubella). According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the combined Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccine is safe, effective and inexpensive.

Vaccination teams will go from door-to-door of every house or every building in search of the targeted children who needs to be vaccinated with a dose of measles –rubella vaccines.

All health centers, barangay health stations, hospitals and other temporary immunization sites such as basketball court, town plazas and other identified public places will also offer FREE vaccination services during the campaign period.

This immunization activity is also in support of the Millenium Development Goal, which calls for the reduction by two-thirds of the mortality rate of children under the age of 5 years by 2015.

Pagtulungan po natin itaguyod and kalusugan ng ating mga anak.

Magpabakuna laban sa Measles at Rubella.

Gaganapin ito simula sa Abril 4, 2011 – May 2011.

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BREASTFEEDING TSEK

by Anna Katharina on February 25, 2011

in Community,Family,Health Sense

The Department of Health intensified its campaign for mothers to use exclusive breastfeeding to the their infants for six months. TSEK is “Tama, Sapat at Ekslusibo” breastfeeding campaign which targets new and expectant mothers, primarily in lower-income areas.

United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Country Representative to the Philippines Ms. Vanessa Tobin, during the launching of the Breastfeeding TSEK ( Tama, Sapat at Eksklusibo) campaign, stressed that several childhood diseases like diarrhea, obesity, and infection can be prevented through breastfeeding because a mother’s milk provides immunity to a child.

Advantages of breastfeeding for a mother:

Breast feeding reduces the cost of feeding and preparation time.
It aids in uterine involution (the ability of uterus to go back to its pre-pregnant state).
It can give an empowering effect on the mother because it’s the skill she only can master.
It is excellent opportunity to enhance a true bonding relationship between mother and child.

However, one cannot relay on breastfeeding as a 100 percent contraceptive technique. Once a woman ovulates and 50 % of the time this happens by the 4^th week after delivery, she can get pregnant even when breastfeeding.

Mothers who are breastfeeding need to eat a well balanced diet to ensure that the milk will be rich in nutrients.

Advantages of breastfeeding for the baby:

Ingredients of breastmilk like Lactoferrin, lyzozyme, bifidus factor, protect the baby from infection and diarrhea.
Breast milk contains, lactose, proteins, linoleic acid for rapid brain growth.

The decision to breastfeed lies ultimately on the mother. When I gave birth, I have set my mind on breastfeeding. I have breastfed my kids up to six months and I never experienced any sleepless nights nor they have been sickly.

How does one relieve breast pain caused by breast engorgement or sore nipples?

Empty the breast milk by having the infant suck more often.
Apply warm packs to both breast a few minutes before feeding, combining it with massage may facilitate drainage of milk and then breast softness follow. One can also use a breast pump for complete emptying of the breast.
For sore nipples, it is best to wash nipples only with water and keep it dry at all times
It is ideal to breast-feed baby with each nipple for 20 to 30 minutes. Position the baby differently during each feeding to balance pressure exerted on the nipple.

Pinakamabuti Kay Baby Ang Gatas Ng Ina