When I started to like the beach..

When I started to like the beach was when I went to Coron, Palawan.

This adventure took trip last month and I had mix feeling about it, thinking about the sun and how dark I was going to be. I was unable to sleep at night due to the excitement and the adventure that was waiting for me ahead.

Took off around 4:30AM to avoid the traffic and we spent around 2 hours or so at the airport. I couldn't contain my excitement and the energy was invigorating. 

 

We had to ride this small BUS to ride the small airplane; it was the same shiz for me but I was blown away when I saw the view on my window. After passing the horrendous (Yes the view above Metro Manila is some what horrible because you see the traffic from there...) view of the metropolis, excitement took place when I saw the sea..

En route to Coron, I get to see these islands and the changing colours of the water from sapphire to turquoise. I felt like a kid again as I saw the beauty of those small islands and the waters.  

Best part of the trip was when we were island hopping from one place to the other; climbing up a mountain to go to the lagoons, snorkeling with the fishes and counting how many jellyfishes we had passed by. 

In every trip there is always a down side to things, but not all the time. We stayed at Casa Fidelis. It was clean; the staff are very accommodating and nice; the variety of FOOD was AMAZEBALLS! But we had some issues with the room I stayed in with my atchi. 

First day at the hostel the screen of the window fell on my head, accidents happen but I was smackledorked that I was no longer in the city. I found it eerie that I started to hear all types of insects and lizards and amphibians that got me anxious. I did not mind it much at first since we were outside so I had to suck it up.   

I don't place the hostel responsible for the blackouts happening but it was uncomfortable sleeping at night (for goodness sake it is the monsoon season but what the heck).

But what I hated most was that our room was like part of the natural habitat surrounding the area.... There were tuckoos mutting out "Tuuu-Ckooo" at night and I found one under the mat (literally under the mat); a lizard that died under my atchi's bed (it was alive before it succumbed to suffocation); a toad in the wash room; and a bat in the ceiling. 

I was BEYOND mortified at night but the things that made me overcome these events was I was with family.  

Would I be visiting Coron, Palawan? - Hell YES!

Would I go back to Casa Fidelis? - Ofcourse! So far they are really hospitable and accommodating that I would surely go back there.

For now looking forward to another beach trip in a few months or so; gearing up with more glutathione arsenal and higher SPF. 

xoxo

US EMT & HOSPITAL VS Philippine EMT & HOSPITAL

I just want to compare and contrast the hospitals between the US and PI

Now let's have some points in Philippine hospitals
1. The equipment used can meet up to International standards for some hospitals.
2. Some of the nurses are hospitable and some are discriminating base on the bread you have in your pocket.
3. In the ER for some hospitals, you must make a payment first before they can treat you.
4. Some Doctors require instantaneous fees even though they only saw the patient ONCE.
5. Before the EMTS arrived, the patient is already dead. Some would even have the nerve to steal the belongings of the patient, or sexual harass them too.
6. I am very proud for some of our doctors, helping out those in need in the farther places for medical missions.
7. Some doctors explain the sickness or medicine needed by the patients in lay man's terms.
8. Other doctors are opportunists, instead of giving the free medicine that was supplied to them, they would sell them to he patients.
9.Some health aids in our country yearly changes their health coverage.
10.If you were brought to a high class hospital (i.e) The Medical City, I see that they have superb ER services as well as room services. Although it is too pricey, the patient services are exquisite.
11. If you are being treated in a public hospital (I will not say the name), the sanitation is questionable. (Would you ask your patient to pee on the bed when the patient is asking for a bed pan?)
12. Although Sta. Teresita Hospital is not that swanky looking, I give praise to my nieces' Doctor. She was there and being helpful. I still give kudos to this hospital =)
13.If you wanted to eat something while in the ER, YOU NEED TO BUY YOUR OWN FOOD. WITH CHARGE.
14.When discharging a patient with health insurance, it takes them 6-7 hours before discharging them even though the doctor gave them a heads up for release.
15. It is only in the Philippines, there was a lady, who was less fortunate ,who gave birth at a said hospital. Since her husband can only pay a little, the hospital would not let the mother and baby go home. Thus making the hospital bill even more expensive due to their stay there.

US EMT & HOSPITAL
1. EMTs here are very fast, there is police correspondence as well.
2. IF YOU DON'T HAVE MONEY TO PAY FOR THEM, they will refer you to a charity aid or medic aid to help pay for the bills. They will treat you first before you pay.
3. They make sure that before you leave the hospital is that you are in good condition.
4.Sanitation is a must as well as patient care services.
5. Although there is a language barrier, they try to know where the pain is and what.
6. They inform you of your rights and other things that you needed to know while being treated. (like the right for information regarding the results of your test)
7.If you tell your doctor that you don't have the money to buy your medicine. some doctors will give you medicines good for a month or so.
8.Some doctors here are very warm and friendly. Some don't boast so much arrogance. Every one is equal in their eyes.
9.When the patient asks for a coffee or crackers or fruit etc., they would provide you of it. Free of charge.
10. For discharges of patients under health insurance or medic aid, it only takes you 1hour or 2 before discharge.

I know that our mother country can do so much better than this. They don't need to blame about the low funds and such, but I do hope that they make an effort to help out those who are in dire need. For example, dialysis is such an expensive treatment that most people who can not afford the treatment gets worst. It is such a pain to see those things.

There should be some reformation made both to our public & private hospitals. Although this wish is just a wish. This seems too unrealistic to happen...


xoxo,

Why blame the government

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Hello dear readers! I was able to come across a site about hate towards the Philippine government, specifically, Madame President Gloria Arroyo.. I don't mean to offend you guys about this and I do respect your opinion towards the government & please respect my point of views as well.

Based on what I can see and read about the hate in our government, all that the activists (I can't think of any alternate word)can call out is the negativity that has happened when GMA sat down. Aren't we not the ones who voted for her back in Edsa 2 & the elections back in 2005 (is this right?)?

Come to think of it, all of those negative issues should not be connected to her directly. I am not a Pro - GMA nor Anti - GMA, I am just worried for my countrymen that if all they do is to rally all the way, how can they sustain their jobs? Ok, you might say that most of them are jobless. Here's the thing, look for a job then. Jobs are very scarce in the country right now but the thing is that this venom is happening all over the world.

"In any government in the whole world, there will be and always will be corrupt officials.."

I know that Filipinos are very smart than ever before & I do applaud them for fighting what they deem is right. Everyone knows for sure that if there is a rally, most of the times, bad things happen. I don't know why they point at the president when things go bad in such occasions. Here's it, when people get rowdy in such occasions, the police, the so called "public defenders", they will be patient as much as possible to maintain the peace. If the crowd goes way over board, they would do such repercussions so that the civilians who are not associated with it will be safe.

Do you think that some of the politicians in our country are not corrupt? The most corrupt flaunt their coveted wealth in public.Even the barangay tanods are coveting from the people that they are suppose to serve! It is sad that instead of helping out with the job crisis, health issues, upgrading infrastructures, and upliftng the education of the Filipino youth, all they think about is ousting GMA. Think about the people first before jumping in to other problems that would not benefit the nation.

Now about the rallies, I was able to talk to one of our household help (back in P.I) and asked her why she was not able to go to work the day I asked her to come. She nonchalantly told me that she went to a rally in Batasan because some one told them that they would be given Php 500 and free food? Unfortunately, she told me that she was not given those material things that were promised to her. I find it ludacris whenver rally leaders or promoters promise this to our less fortunate brothers and sisters. It signifies laziness for me, teaching the false things or encouraging them about bribery.

"Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today. Teach a man to fish; and you have fed him for a lifetime"

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Venturing in the past, I find Marcos as a great leader. I know for some that people are against him but the infrastructures that were built during his era are timeless.. Yes, He is corrupt but he was able to do things that benefited the nation.

How about idiotic presidents? Oh man, there were 2 presidents that are so stupid that I don't want to say out their names. A disgrace, to the country (the question is why was the first one elected when that candidate does not have any political background?! For the second candidate, do you think he is a good example towards the youth?)!

And one more thing, why are some Filipinos upset when the Philippine Peso value is going up? It is a good sign that the economy is doing well. Why think of it as a negative thing when it is giving a positive outlook?

Before blaming the government, think first of the things that you have done already for the country? Think about this? Were you able to do something to make it a better place to live in? Were you able to contribute something that would benefit your country men?

This will be my first and last blog regarding politics...


xoxo,