How you can help: Typhoon Yolanda Relief

In light of the devastation that Typhoon Yolanda has left in the Visayas I urge everyone to pray for the people and situation there. Give what you can and offer what you can. Now is the time to act and to help. I am sure that we will be able to rise up and move forward from this with God's mercy and grace!
Here below are some ways you can help.

Send items via Philippine Airlines

from the  FB Page of PAL

(Updated as of November 12, 2013)

Philippine Airlines will start the free airlifting of critical supplies and relief goods for victims of typhoon Yolanda in the hardest hit areas of the Visayas region following the resumption of operations of some of the affected airports.

The PAL Humanitarian Cargo Grant, which is open to government agencies, SEC-registered foundations, non-profit and charitable organizations will cover the following necessities: medicines, medical supplies, hygiene products; toiletries such as new underwear, and ready-to-eat products such as dried fish and dried fruits, which cannot be readily sourced in the affected areas.

To help ensure the efficient processing and delivery of goods, PAL said that only donors under the said categories, duly-registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, will be eligible to avail of the grant.

To maximize cargo space for these critical necessities, the grant will not include products that are either already distributed by the local government units or available near the calamity-stricken areas. These include canned goods such as sardines, noodles, and bottled water.

PAL will fly the goods on a space availability basis.

Donors only need to contact the PAL Foundation at telephone numbers (02) 851-2980 or (02) 8526090 (telefax) or email palfoundation@pal.com.ph and provide their name, the contact information of the consignee, and a list of the contents of the shipment.

The PAL Foundation will then contact the donors to inform them whether their shipments are eligible for free airlift.

Purchase NuSkin Vitameal Nutripacks

 from the  FB Page of Angelene Ong

IT'S TIME TO BE OF GREAT HELP! 

With the urgent need for food and other products in the disaster areas, we would like to announce a 50+10 VitaMeal matching donation program with immediate effect until December 31, 2013. 

For every 50 bags of VitaMeal, our company in cooperation with Nourish The Children Foundation & Nu Skin's Force For Good Mission will match it with 10 bags. As you read this, we are already sending some Vitameal products which we have on hand. Food is most needed in the disaster-stricken areas so we will be needing all the help we can get. We are in a business to be a FORCE FOR GOOD, we live by this commitment. 

 FYI: Vitameal is a FDA approved combination of rice & lentil. It provides calories and protein with 25 essential vitamins and minerals. It boosts immune system and prevents diseases from spreading. 

Godbless! Basta't sama-sama, kayang kaya! Thank you!

Should you wish to donate, 1 bag of Vitameal can feed 30-50 people, contact Angelene Ong at 09224031373  if you wish to help! 

• "Instead of canned goods, porridge or instant noodles, you can donate bags of Vitameal. It's healthier and a bag can feed upto 30-50 people one meal.

  Vitameal is a rice and lentil meal packed with 25 vitamins and minerals and essential fatty acids and is a complete meal that not only fills the stomach but rather giving nutrition to help fight diseases that spread in affected areas

  It's 1150 per bag thats around 20-40php per meal. You can also donate cash and vitameal bags with the equivalent amount will be donated for you."
  

 

Donate directly to a community in Iloilo via The Covenant Singers, Rhyme Lab, & Operation Blessing

 

Hi!

If you have time and resources, please help! Please see attached letter.

Ptr. Asser Padrillan and Ptr. Rex Llavore will be our contact for the area their church is currently an evacuation center for their island in Iloilo. They will also be partnering with Operation Blessing, who were just in Bohol recently due to the earthquake, to forward the donated items to the locale. You can contact Ptr. Asser via their CP 09498547487 and 0932887417 or drop your items off at Rhyme Lab Learning Center 71-C Xavier St. Greenhills, San Juan, Philippines.

Thank you,

The Covenant Singers 

Donate cash directly to local government and organizations

Read this article to know why Money is usually the best thing to give - Don’t Send Shoes or Breast Milk or Teddy Bears to the Philippines. Send Money!

Here is a post of some agencies that you can course your donations to:

from the FB page of Caroline

"For friends abroad, best way to help the typhoon victims in the Philippines is to donate through cash to avoid logistical problems and ensure that the best items necessary for relief operations can be distributed on the ground. Thank you.

HELP US THRU:

1.) National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center (NDRRMC)
Account Name : NDRRMC Donated Funds
Account Numbers: 0435-021927-030 (Peso Account);
0435-021927-530 (Dollar Account);
Swift Code : DBPHPHMM Account #36002016
Address: Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Camp Aguinaldo Branch, PVAO Compound, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines 1110
Contact Person: Ms. Rufina A. Pascual
Contact Number: (632) 421-1920;911-5061 to 65 local 116
Email : accounting@ocd.gov.ph; website : www.ndrrmc.gov.ph




2.) Philippine Red Cross (PRC)
www.redcross.org.ph; Tel. (632)527-0000
Banco De Oro: (Peso)00-453-0018647; (Dollar) 10-453-0039482;
Swift Code: BNORPHMM
Metrobank: (Peso)151-3-041631228; (Dollar)151-2-15100218-2;
Swift Code: MBTCPHMM
Philippine National Bank: (Peso)3752 8350 0034; (Dollar) 3752 8350 0042; Swift Code: PNBMPHMM
Unionbank of the Philippines: (Peso)1015 4000 0201; (Dollar) 1315 4000 0090; Swift Code: UBPHPHMM




3.) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)
Account No.: 3124-0055-81
Bank Branch Address: Land Bank of the Philippines,
Batasan, Quezon City, Philippines
Contact Person: Ms. Fe Catalina Ea
Contact No.: (632)931-8101 local 226; CP(632)918-628-1897
Website: www.dswd.gov.ph

4.) Click the line for more venues for donating 
How to Help

Be good stewards of the donations given

 

from the fb page of Cheridel Alejandrino

We pray for the protection of the donations to our fellow Filipinos who were devastated by the recent calamities. We bind the spirit of corruption and stealing in the Name of Jesus. We declare that the money will be in good hands. Amen.

Pic Via : Albert Millo

from the FB page of Erik

 

Where and how to communicate

 

from the fb page of Justine Paolo

from the FB page of GMA news

from the FB page of GMA News

 

Help in the packing of relief goods

 

1. ABS-CBN Sagip Kapamilya

from the FB page of ABS-CBN

Be a Sagip Kapamilya Volunteer!

Sa lahat po ng interested to #volunteer for #ABSCBN Sagip Kapamilya just call 411-4995


2. GMA Kapuso Foundation

3.  Tabang Norte & Tabang Tacloban
 

from the fb page of Tabang Norte Cebu and Tabang Tacloban

Let's help our fellow brothers and sisters in Northern parts of Cebu who were affected by the typhoon Yolanda.

The team has decided to change our relief goods formula based on a survey we did last Sunday, Nov. 10.
So to those who wish to donate in kind, we highly encourage you to send in your goods repacked in this formula:

1+1+2+2+2+3

1 L water
1 Matchbox,
2 Kilos Rice
2 canned goods (ready-to-eat)
2 sachet goods (ready-to-eat)
3 large candles.

(** "ready-to-eat" : i.e. pork and beans, sardines, tuna, vienna sausage..etc.)

Other items you can donate:
Trapal, Mats, Blankets
Basic Construction Materials (martilyo, gabas, dakong lansang, etc.)
Medications (antibiotics, Calmoseptine (anti-itch), analgesics, antipyretics, Oresol Salts, Cough medicines)

*** Please LABEL and itemize your boxes/ sacks with #tabangNorthernCebu or #tabangLEYTE.

DROP OFF AREAS:
Kukuk's/Turtle's Nest - Gorordo Ave.
Gals' bakery - Tipolo and Hermag branch
MINT Dental - Mango Ave. across Jollibee Gorordo
Bridging Homes Learning Center - La Guardia, Lahug

PLEASE send an SMS to Zsa Zsa Garcia (09336217797) before dropping off your goods and please state which area you dropped off your goods.

*** GRAND REPACKING day for Northern Cebu this coming Friday, November 15, 2013 at Ranudo St., just across Casino Español. Martinez residence (Big black gate). Volunteers are very welcome.

Thank you and remember, your share, their hope...


4. For a list more venues that are in need of volounteers click the link below.
Compilation of Relief Centers

 

Post responsibly

Read this article for things we should avoid posting in this time of tragedy
10 Things Filipinos Shouldnt Do On Social Networks

 

Don't take advantage of your fellow men

Read this article regarding what our
Palace: 'Don't take advantage of misery of fellow Pinoys

 

Donate to other institutions

 

   

Eat out

When eating out you can also support by going to restaurants that have pledged a portion of their sales to helping the people affected by the typhoon. More info here.

Free Stock Photography

Creativity is the ability to introduce order into the randomness of nature. ~ Eric Hoffer

Hi dear readers :)

There's a saying that goes a picture's worth a thousand words and for this post I'd just like to share with you and repost lovefromginger of some sites that give Hi-resolution stock photos for free.

Enjoy!

1)  http://unsplash.com/

Unsplash has a number of Hi-res nature stills that take your breath away. The pictures there range from wide range scenic locations to closeup details of flora and fauna.



2) http://morguefile.com/

Morguefile's images range from product and people shots with movement and emotion. It also has architectural and nature details and has a wide range of stock photos for you to choose from.




3) http://deathtothestockphoto.com/

Subscribe to deathtothestockphoto  and you'll receive stock photography in your inbox regularly. The photo's are of products, nature, and some are even surreal artistic shots of the daily and mundane done artfully. Their architechtural shots and skyline are also awesome.

4) limelanephotography

Limelanephotography has photos that have a nostalgic feel to them. I can just imagine being down under and enjoying basking in the sunlight whilst sipping a cup of coffee by your kitchen counter. It's old school with a fresh take.

4) freehdwalls

Here in freehdwalls you'll find high definition screen images free to use. From graphics to artistic product shots to people. You'll have a wide range of pictures to choose from. You can just choose from amongst their many categories and selections.

Who is the God you worship?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I read Acts 17:22-31 and Paul makes it clear that religion will not save but that we need to repent and believe in the one who saves.

Sister's Sweetness: Homemade Cakes & Pastries

Looking for a sweet treat to give or a scrumptious dessert to gift? Why don't you try out Sister's Sweetness goodies and sweet delights!

Let me introduce to you an office favorite, Sister's Sweetness ~ Home Made Cakes & Pastries. Sisters's Sweetness is a home based cake and pastry shop. Using only the finest ingredients to make sure that their clients get goodness out of every bite. Mrs. Crispina Chang, is the head chef behind these scrumptious tasty desserts. Much love is poured into each batch as she personalizes each treat to fit the occasion.

A few of my favorite things #7 - Sites to see

My top picks on the www!

It's been a while since my last post and to start things off let's do another "A few of my favorite things post" :D

ohhh.. aaaaand it's also my first post as didilights, le'ts make this a good one! ;)

Alternative to Google Reader

#1 Feedly

Today marks the 2nd day of the death of Google Reader... :( *tear* but fret not! There are lots of better options out there. Sure it won't have the simple interface that the old reader had... because it's so much more interesting and useful. My first choice out of all of the new readers out there would be feedly.com.

Feelings... Nothing More Than Feelings

MASTER YOUR EMOTIONS

We hear about the importance of developing our IQ or Intelligence Quotient all the time. But not enough emphasis is being made on the importance of developing our EQ or Emotional intelligence Quotient.

Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize one’s moods, feelings and impulses, and process them into right thinking and action. It goes hand in hand with spiritual maturity (1 Corinthians 3:1-3).

Disappointments are inevitable. And how we handle our emotions especially in difficult circumstances says a lot about our emotional maturity, and ultimately, about our spiritual maturity. Parents must teach their children how to face disappointments and not to shelter them from it. The problem is, even some adults are unable to process disappointments properly. They make sinful decisions that hurt themselves, others and God.

Emotions are not necessarily bad, but they can be negative. We don’t have to deny them, but we need to learn to process them, to master them. I we don’t master our negative emotions, they will master us. Take Saul for example. When David won the face-off with Goliath, Saul eyed him with jealousy instead of praising God (1 Samuel 18:8-9). And when he saw that God was with David, Saul became fearful of him instead of just thanking God that he had such a man on his team (1 Samuel 18:28-29).

Five Characteristics You Need to Excel at Work

Five Characteristics You Need to Excel at Work
by Rick Warren

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people.” (Colossians 3:23 TEV)

The Bible identifies five characteristics of people who excel at what they do:

People who excel work with enthusiasm. Regardless of whether the job is big or small, give it your best. Great performers give their best effort, no matter what the size of the audience: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people” (Colossians 3:23 TEV).

 

People who excel sharpen their skills. They never stop developing, growing, learning, and improving: “If your ax is dull and you don't sharpen it, you have to work harder to use it. It is smarter to plan ahead” (Ecclesiastes 10:10 TEV). It takes more than desire to excel; it takes skill! Remember: You're never wasting time when you’re sharpening your “ax.”

People who excel keep their word. They are reliable. They can be counted on to do what they say they'll do. They excel because people of integrity are rare in our society: “Everyone talks about how loyal and faithful he is, but just try to find someone who really is!” (Proverbs 20:6 TEV)

People who excel maintain a positive attitude. Even under pressure, change, or unrealistic demands, they don't allow themselves to become negative: “Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life” (Philippians 2:14-16a NIV). And remember: “If your boss is angry at you, don’t quit! A quiet spirit can overcome even great mistakes” (Ecclesiastes 10:4 NLT).

People who excel do more than is expected. This is a secret that every successful person has discovered. You'll never excel by only doing what is required. Jesus said, “If someone takes unfair advantage of you, use the occasion to practice the servant life. No more tit-for-tat stuff. Live generously” (Matthew 5:40-42 MSG).
The Broadway lyricist Oscar Hammerstein once told the story of seeing the top of the Statue of Liberty from a helicopter. He was impressed because of the incredible detail the artist had sculpted on an area that no one was expected to see. In fact, the Statue of Liberty was completed with no idea that man would someday be able to fly over the statue!

When you’re tempted to cut corners, thinking, “No one will ever know,” remember that God is looking down and sees everything.

~grabbed from - https://www.facebook.com/betty.d.tan

Teaching with joy

Because it is the start of another school year I'd like to share a post I saw on FB from www.teachwithjoy.com regarding educating the next generation.

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"The Bible tells us to be careful, “lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” (Colossians 2:8)

We have to go back to the word of God and look at his command to us as parents.

Ephesians 6:4 addresses fathers and says, “bring up your children in the training and instruction of the Lord.”

Deuteronomy 6:5-7 tells us, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. These words, which I am commanding you today, shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your sons and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way and when you lie down and when you rise up.”

Dueteronomy 6:5-7 compels us to consider the who, what, how, when, where and why of teaching our children.

Who are we teaching? Our children.

What will we teach? Love for God with all their heart, soul, mind and strength.

How will we teach this? By exemplifying it first then being intentional about teaching them – mentoring and discipleship style.

When will we teach this? Everyday, moment by moment.

Where will we teach this? Everywhere possible.

Why should we teach this? Let’s look at the preceding passages…
The backdrop to Deuteronomy 6:5-7 can be found in Deuteronomy 5. Moses gives the 10 commandments to the Israelites (again) and the people convey their desire to follow God. In response, God says in Deutereonomy 5:29, “Oh that they had such a heart in them, that they would fear Me and keep all My commandments always, that it may be well with them and with their sons forever!” We see the heart of the Lord – his desire to bless his people. The laws and statues of God have always been intended for the greater good of people. But, wait a minute, does this all apply to us if it these passages were referring to the Jews?And what should this person be like? To what aim are we going to home educate our children? True success is a person who loves God with all his heart, soul, mind, and strength, who love others, makes disciples (Christ-committed followers) and lives for the glory of God.

Our children are created by God, for God. Colossians 1:16 tells us, For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created through Him and for Him.

Parenting is a stewardship. We don’t have the liberty to treat our children however we want to, nor do we have the liberty to do whatever we want to with our children. While they were born to us, they exist for the purposes of God. So we have to ask God, “How do you want us to raise our kids?” He will certainly not say things like, shout at them when you are angry, lose your temper, or spoil them!

Our children are created in the image of God – uniquely designed, gifted and purposed. “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” (Genesis 1:27).

However, our work is hardly over. When a child prays the “sinner’s prayer,” it is merely the beginning of his faith journey – one that will require us to shepherd him through it. Our children need discipline, training and discipleship from parents. Proverbs 19:18 reminds us, “Discipline your son, for there is hope; do not set your heart on putting him to death.”

We must do everything we can to raise our kids to love God by teaching them about the Bible, helping them to grow in character, disciplining them when necessary, praying faithfully, leading by example, and “training them in the way they should go.” (Proverbs 22:6) We may make mistakes and our kids may still make sinful choices from time to time. But we can remain confident that God is at work in their innermost being to change them into the person he wants them to be."

~Joy

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New Blog Address: Di's Dilights

Time for a name change. Because multiply is closing down, I wanted to retain the username "dilights" and so Bearlyawake.blogspot.com is going to sleep now and shall henceforth be known as

didilights.blogspot.com :)

 

The name is a play on my nickname "Di" and "Delights."

Thank you for being a fan of bearlyawake. Didilights will still be filled with the same updates, info, and musings as the old site.

It's just a name change, out with the old and in with the new!

Happy reading ^^,

~love di

Dapat Tama!

GMA NEWS ELECTION 2013 CAMPAIGN : DAPAT TAMA

Have you ever stopped to think about the issues that our country faces? Well this coming elections, I will do my part and be a responsible citizen of this country by voting, hey it's the least I could do.

I did some research on the candidates and stumbled upon a site that lists down the senatorial candidates stand on certain issues. It's a pretty nice infographic that also shows you quotes from the candidates themselves when you hover over the answers - Check it out at here Mga Isyu ng Bayan.

A few of my favorite things #6 - Chinese Buns Edition

A few of my favorite things #6 - Chinese Buns Edition

Chow Pao Combos Ph 39 & Php 69

1. Chowking Chowpao

First on my list is a fastfood chains twist to the ordinary siopao/cua pao. This burger pao is just right to appease the grumbling tummy pangs during merienda. Pair that with their wanton mami and cold drink - solve ka na!

Heat Stroke Cause, Symptoms, & Prevention

Heat Stroke Cause, Symptoms, & Prevention

Just the other day a co-worker of mine suffered a case of heat stroke and sad to say, he did not survive :(  We were shocked to hear that even a healthy strong man such as him would be gone only after suffering a bad headache. So our office has just started a heat stroke awareness campaign and found information from a government labor site, it's in Filipino.

Things To Do In A Dog Run

Alo!


I recently joined my first Pet Express Doggie Run 2013 held in MOA and had a blast there with my sister and two doggies. You can read about it here.


I came up with a list of things interesting things you can do while you are there.

 

#1) Take lots of pictures of dogs to add to your collection.

 

Of course the most adorable one is the one in the middle! That's my Mici!

 

Our First Doggie Run *Loot Bag Update*

Pet Express Doggie Run

Last Saturday, March 23, 2013, my sister and I joined the Pet Express Doggie Run 2013 event via invitation of the Nuffnang Team. It was the first time for us to join such an event and I was so excited that even the 4 am wake up call did not deter me from going!

The  Pet Express Doggie Run has been a yearly event now for 3 years already. Already at it's third year, the number of participants has grown from just 500 participants to well over 1000 participants this year.

We got to MOA just in the nick of time for the 5:30am start. Our two dogs Mici - the Lhasa Apso, and Mini - the Mini Pincher, were already hyped and ready to run by the time we got there.  As it was our first time to join, we decided to run the 1.5k. As we got to the starting line, I couldn't help but be amazed at the sheer number of the crowd and the different pooches that were there.

All the while,  I had to stop myself from screaming "Their so fluffy, I think I'm gonna die!!!" 

:p

Ready, set, go! We were off. The 1.5k crowd were mostly for the young, old, and small dogs, I was happy to be there as I wanted to take pictures. There were all sorts of dogs running. There were big, small, spotted, furry, black, white, brown, and all the different breeds and pedigrees you can think of. Most had on the bib that came with the racing kit, but there were some fashionistas who had on shoes, and jackets, and even carried bags! 

Some ran, others jogged, many walked but what was most amusing to see were the dogs who couldn't run anymore. Like this pair i saw on the left. The owner suddenly stopped in front of me, curious at what he was doing I sneaked a peek to my side. And I was surprised to see that he suddenly picked up his doggie up and simply placed him inside his backpack! :))  

Running early that Saturday morning really refreshed us and as we reached the finish line, the rush of finishing the race along with our pets was an awesome experience for us. 

I surely would love to join this event again!

The Awarding Ceremonies

  The Finishers! : 3