Spoiler Alert! – Glorious (Catchy lines)

 

Eto na nga ang pinakaabangan ng karamihan, ang pelikula hatid ng IWant TFC at Dreamscape; Glorious. Bida si Angel Aquino at ang baguhang aktor na si Tony Labrusca. Una ko sya nakita sa Pinoy Boy Band. Spotted agad. 😍

Nakakaintriga ang mga romantic scenes at ang istorya. Trailer pa lang ay 2M views agad sa loob pa lang ng 3 oras. Hindi nila inaasahan ang mainit na pagtanggap ng publiko. Ang init naman din kase talaga. Hot ang aktor na si Tony at ang kanyang leading lady na kahit edad 43 (kung hindi ako mali) na ay pwede pa makipagsabayan sa mga nakababata. Panoorin ang trailer.

Ano nga ba ang istorya? Ang karakter ni Angel na si Glory ay may 3 anak na nasa legal age na. Ipinagpalit sya ng asawa nya sa kanyang sekretarya. Sumusuporta na lang sya sa kanilang mga anak. Nakilala ni Glory ang karakter ni Tony na si Niko nang tumingin si Glory/G ng lampshade na binilin ng asawa nya. Sa kasamaang palad, pangit daw ang taste ni Glory.

Dun na nag umpisa ang istorya. Binata si Niko na hindi sumuko na makipagkaibigan kay Glory. Hanggang sa nagkita sila at nagkaalaman na click naman pala sila. Kay Niko naramdaman ni Glory na maging masaya at magaan ang buhay, maalagaan at marami pang iba. Naman, kung ganun nga, hindi ka ba ma-fall? Mabuti na lang seryoso si Niko sa kanya kahit pa 22 anyos lang sya at 50 anyos si Glory. Hindi ito karaniwan. Kaya magiging laman talaga ng usap usapan ang ganung relasyon.

Mabuti na lang tanggap ang relasyon ni Niko at Glory ng mga anak nya. Di ko in-expect. May suporta pa. Sana lahat ng dadaan sa ganung sitwasyon maintindihan din ng iba. Umasa tayo. 😣

Natural na hindi lahat ay maiintindihan o tatanggapin ang kakaiba nilang relasyon. Hindi kumpleto ang buhay pag walang kontra bida. 😁 Yun ang conflict. Panoorin nyo na lang ha. Ang mga hot scenes sa tingun ko ay Rated R. Ano nga ba ang rating na binigay ng MTRCB? May values pa rin ang movie kahit na may ganung mga bed scenes.

Eto na nga ang mga nagustuhan kong salita o linya na galing sa Glorious:

1. My beautiful sexy lola.

2. Alam mo edad lang yan, ang importante ramdam kita.

3. Siguro naghihintay ng tamang tao. Ako ba? Sulit ba?

4. Viscos – masarap at hindi nakakaumay

5. Pag may importanteng pag uusapan, kailangan disente.

6. I’ve never felt this alive in my life.

7. Hindi sya bata pag magkasama kame.

8. Magsilbi sa mahal mo.

9. Tatlong bagay na iniisip ng mga tao na basis ng relasyon na ‘to: pera, good f*ck, mother figure.

10. Kahit magkaedad tayo, kung hindi tayo magkakaunawaan, magkakahiwalay din tayo.

11. Sya lang yung nanjan para saken nung hirap na hirap nako sa thesis ko (Oh wow! This is crazy .i.)

12. How young is young pala? Mahal mo na?

13. We can’t choose the people we love.

14. Glory: Ang bata! / Friend: Syempre noh, idol kita. Mentor!

15. Niko: Sexy mo naman. / Glory: SEXY mo naman…

16. Ikaw pinakamahal ko sa lahat ng naging girlfriends ko.

17. (Talking about annulment) Gusto ko pag ipunan yun. Magkano kaya aabutin yun? Sa tingin mo, ilang ilaw, ilang cellphone o ilang spare parts ang kailangan ko ibenta para pag-ipunan KA? (whew! kung ako yan, haba ng hair ko)

18. Oo, gusto kitang pakasalan.

19. Alapo (Lola of Niko)

20. Hija, hindi mayaman ang aming pamilya. Ang tangung yaman namen ay ang aming relasyon sa isa’t isa.

21. Ang marunong umalis, matutong bumalik.

22. Sana naghintay ka muna Mia. Sana you took your time.

23. Lahat yan tatanggapin ko, kase mahal na mahal kita.

24. Kahit kailan, yun talaga ang parte ng buhay mo na hindi ako makakasali. Basta andun si Mike.

25. Wala ako sa lugar para husgahan ang kaligayahan ng aking apo.

26. Ang sa akin kang, magsabi ng totoo!

27. Bakit kailangan itago ang katotohanan?

28. Alam kong mahirap tanggapin kung anong meron kami. Pero umaasa lang ako, sana iba yung samen. Mahirap pong pigilan. Hindi ko naman sya pinilit.

29. Yung pinaramdam nya saken, kahit kailan hindi ko pa naranasan.

30. Halos ikamatay ko ang desisyon ko na manatili sa relasyon na yun.

31. Pero nung dumating si Niko, gumaan lahat.

32. Alam ko na may hangganan ang lahat. Pwede kami maghiwalay. Pwede ako mauna sa kanya.

33. Ayoko na magsisi ulit. Kaya kinuha ko ang pagkakataon na binigay saken. Yung ayokong manghinayang na hindi ko naramdaman yung ganitong pagmamahal. ❤

34. Kung talagang mahal mo sya, wag mong nakawin ang pagkakataon na para sa kanya.

35. Tibayan mo ang puso mo na huwag padala sa mga husga nila.

36. Kahit saan tayo lumipat, uulit at uulit lang to.

37. Ayusin mo ang sarili mo.

38. Kung tunay ka nyang mahal, babalikan ka nya.

All lines are in chronological order. You probably know how the story went. Worth watching! 5 stars to the actors, crew/staff, cinematography, writers and director. Credit to the Official sound tracks. It made the scenes more romantic, heavy, and all messages they wanted to convey. Congrats!

One of the Official Soundtracks available for now. I will update once available; (Magkaibang Mundo by KZ). Below is Saglit by Moira dela Torre.

I can watch it all over again. To view this digital movie, you simply have to download the new iWant mobile app for free (Android or iOS).

Questions in mind:

1. Ok ba talaga gumawa ng paso na may kahawak na kamay?

2. Babae talaga ang huhushagan sa kahit anong edad, pagkakataon at panahon?

3. Ilang Glorious ang nagtuloy at nagpigil ng mga nararamdaman nila?

4. Ilang Niko ang naging totoo? ang nanindigan?

5. Iiwan mo ba talaga kahit mahal mo pa?

Pakisagot nga po. Alin din ba ang paborito mong linya?

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(Credit to the owners of the images posted. No copyright intent.)

Salamat Maggie (one of my bffs) for sharing this movie. 🎬🎥

Insights on Depression and Coping Strategies

I have very little research about depression. But merely, I have understood that it is a medical illness and not just boredom or grief from loss of a loved one. It can affect anyone even when a person appears to be in relatively perfect situation. Just like those celebrities who suffered from depression. Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade were among the recent ones who committed suicide. Uncountable questions may arise as to why did they do such terrible thing. They have Fame, Money, and who knows what else. We did not know, because a person suffering from depression still looks normal. They can still be seen smiling and laughing or even crack a joke. I was supposed to post a different blog about Depression , few months back. But I ought to keep it in private. Now, a part of me is urging to say something about this phase of life that I am in. Let us see what http://www.psychiatry.org has to say:

What is Depression?

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease a person’s ability to function at work and at home.

Depression symptoms can vary from mild to severe and can include:

• Feeling sad or having a depressed mood
• Loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed
• Changes in appetite — weight loss or gain unrelated to dieting
• Trouble sleeping or sleeping too much
• Loss of energy or increased fatigue
• Increase in purposeless physical activity (e.g., hand-wringing or pacing) or slowed movements and speech (actions observable by others)
• Feeling worthless or guilty
• Difficulty thinking, concentrating or making decisions
• Thoughts of death or suicide

Symptoms must last at least two weeks for a diagnosis of depression.

Also, medical conditions (e.g., thyroid problems, a brain tumor or vitamin deficiency) can mimic symptoms of depression so it is important to rule out general medical causes. (American Psychiatric Association 2018)

 

I will be open in this blog post. I experienced extreme sadness and lacked interests in the usual activities I have been doing. I sleep most of the time. I also felt of no value and at present still feeling the same sometimes. And the sad truth is, there are times that I just want to die. I am not as successful as Kate Spade or Anthony Bourdain, but I can say, I have been living a life with love and care. I am not alone. I am happy with my 3 kids and my husband is supportive with my endeavors. What happened? I myself cannot answer but I have clues. Personal issues, predicaments, health issues, loss of my father and challenges in life are some of the reasons.

I consulted a psychologist in December 2017. I undergone a couple of psychological tests and consultation. Each consultation lasted for 2 hours or so. The psychologist I consulted did not want her name to be mentioned. I respect that. According to the psychologist, I have a Depression bordering Clinical Depression. I do not need to intake medicine yet. There were some suggestions which I will keep in private.

How am I coping? In February 2018, I started gardening/planting. A friend, Analyn Dela cruz introduced me these lovely plants. I am extending my gratefulness to her. I might not be able to write this blog at all if not for those plants. I started to collect Cactus and Succulents. They are very therapeutic. I spend hours and hours at the little space we have in the front yard. Sometimes until 1 o’clock in the afternoon. I turned bronze! But I love it. I also joined an association who guides with every step of care on Cactus and Succulents. The Cactus and Succulents Society of the Philippines Inc. helped me without them knowing that they do not only make people happy, but they can also save a life. As of now I have more than 100 different cactus and succulents. They are amazing. I never knew that gardening is therapeutic. There is a sense of fulfillment. I remember my grandfather Tatay Osong. He was a green thumb person. It could have been an enjoyable moment if we plant together. I also encouraged my kida to plant a Sunflower. I will write a more focused blog on this. Standby.

Another thing, I learned a company which provides better health and income at the same time. I just started and willing to continue until I get best results. Let us see.

Change of environment is another coping strategy. We moved in the south area and so far is better than where we came from. We live near everything such as malls, hospital, grocery stores, repair shops and others.

To add, travelling could also be a great opportunity to fight depression. Your choice if with a group or alone. Whichever makes you happy. It does not have to be International trips. It can be local or even a bus away tour. Get a pen and pper now and liat down the places you wanna go to!

Lastly, meet your friends, family or relatives often times. Participate in group activities which can divert your thinking and emotions. It could be a Fun run, Expo, shopping, hiking, eat out in a buffet restaurant, or simply watch a movie. Make happy memories together.

It has been 6 months, I have to admit, I still do not feel well completely. I have to make myself busy to keep me away from my depression. 

If you suspect yourself or anyone else suffering from depression, please do not take for granted. The symptoms above can tell. Depression is Real. It is NOT sadness. It is way far from it. Depression on my own definition is a collective emotions and  thoughts anxieties. It is also in our unconsious mind. Or maybe it is under defined. Trust me, there is more to that.

What is your story? Do not be afraid. We might be able to help you. Let us go hand in hand in fighting this battle.

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Attn: Undergraduates, Hurry! Last Chance to Finish A Degree in College thru ETEEAP by CHED

Updated as of October 25, 2018 (ETEEAP is on-going)

Have you given up your diploma in college? Can you imagine yourself in first day high again? Do you wish to finish your college degree but finds it impossible due to time constraint and soaked at work? This is the answer to the dream you have been planning all these years. You have until Summer 2018 to enroll! I learned about this Memorandum of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) only last July 2017. Read more about CMO 54 Series of 2016 the Revised Policies, Standards and Guidelines for the Implementation of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) for Undergraduate Programs . It is supported by the Executive Order 330. Download to learn more about EXECUTIVE-ORDER-330.

According to the CHED,

The ETEEAP (Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program) is a comprehensive educational assessment program at the tertiary level that recognizes, accredits and gives equivalencies to knowledge, skills, attitudes and values gained by individuals from relevant work. It is implemented through deputized higher education institutions that shall award the appropriate college degree.

Beneficiaries must be Filipinos who are at least high school graduates. They must have worked for at least five years in the field or industry related to the academic program they are obtaining an equivalency. They must also be able to show proof of proficiency, capability and thorough knowledge in the field applied for equivalency.

While NTSP (Non-Traditional Study Program) is a self-study program wherein the student’s educational background, work experiences, and achievements are evaluated and accredited through a rating system that leads to the completion of an undergraduate and graduate degree.

A self-paced study program wherein modules, independent researches and other instructional materials are laid down by the college and administered by learning facilitators who help enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of the students. The final requirement is a paper presentation based on the field of specialization of the student. (Non-Trad info from PUP, which they are offering)

In short, this is for aspiring enrollees who have not finished their degree course and are not holding a professional or managerial position. I learned about this from the POC of PUP.

These are the Higher Education Institutions (HEI) and Degree Programs offered nationwide that were AUTHORIZED by the CHED for ETEEAP: (as of October 2017)

Credit to Ms. Geraldine of CHED – ETEEAP (Main Office)

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Baguio Central University (BCU)
Bachelor of Secondary Education; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences

University of the Cordilleras
Bachelor of Laws; BS Crim; BS Education; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of
Sciences; BS Engineering; BS Architecture; BS Com Science; BSBA

University of Baguio (UB)
Bachelor of Arts; BSEd; BEEd; BS Commerce; BS Engineering; BS
Criminology; BS HRM; BS Computer Science

NCR
De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde
BS in Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management

Philippine Normal University (PNU)
BEEd; BSEd; BS Math Teaching; BS Chem Teaching; BS Physics Teaching;
AB Psych; AB English; BSE in English; Bachelor in Early Childhood
Education

Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
Bachelor of Applied Sociology; Bachelor in Bus Ad; AB Public Ad; AB Pol
Sci; AB Mass Com; Bachelor in Cooperatives; BS Office Admin;

Saint Joseph’s College – Quezon City
AB in Community Dev’t; BS Office Admin; BS Business Admin

Technological University of the Philippines (TUP)
Bachelor of Technology; BS Industrial Education; Bachelor of Technician
Teacher Ed; BS Computer Science

Philippine Women’s University (PWU)
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management, AB Communication Arts,
Bachelor of Fine Arts, major in Advertising
AB Social Development, BS Business Administration,
Bachelor of Music Majors in Popular Music, Music Education
and Music Performance

Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila
Bachelor of Arts, BS Psychology, BS Hotel & Restaurant Management,
BS Business Administration, BS International Travel &
Tourism Management, BS Computer Engineering, BS Information
Technology

New Era University
BS in Education, BS Business Administration

San Sebastian College – Recoletos
BS Business Administration, BS Psychology,
AB Mass Communication, AB Political Science

Arellano University
Bachelor in Secondary Education, AB Psychology,
AB Political Science, AB English, AB History,
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

St. Jude College
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

St. Paul University Manila
Bachelor of Music in Music Education, Bachelor of Music in Piano/
Voice/Guitar/Violin/Marimba/Piano Accompanying/Chamber Music

University of Perpetual Help System – DALTA
Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Bachelor of Science in Hotel and
Restaurant Management, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Region I
Divine Word College of Laoag (DWCL)
Bachelor of Arts; BS Education; BS Commerce; BS in Civil Eng’g

Don Mariano Marcos Mem. State University (DMMMSU)
BS Agri; Bachelor of Technology; BS Education

Lyceum Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts; BS Commerce

Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU)
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences

Northwestern University
BS Criminology

Pangasinan State University (PSU)
BS Education; BS Agri; Bachelor of Technology; BS Fisheries

Saint Louis College – CSFU
BS Geodetic Eng’g; BS Architecture; BS Civil Eng’g; BS Secretarial Admin

University of Luzon
BS Criminology

University of Northern Philippines (UNP)
BS Criminology; BS Nursing; BS Fine Arts; BS Social Work

University of Pangasinan (UPang)
BS Education; BS Civil Eng’g; BS Commerce; BS Nursing; Bachelor of Arts

Panpacific University North Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education,
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Colegio De Dagupan
BS in Information Technology, BS in Computer Science,
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education,
BS in Business Administration

Region II
Cagayan Valley University (formerly CCT)
BS Criminology

Cagayan State University (CSU)
BSEd; BEEd; BS in Industrial Ed; AB Public Admin

Isabela State University (ISU)
BS Education; BS Agriculture

PLT College
BS Criminology

University of Saint Louis-Tuguegarao
BS Eng’g; BS Architecture; BS Accountancy; BS Information Technology;
BSEd; BEEd; Bachelor of Arts; BS Commerce

Saint Ferdinand’s College
BS Criminology

Saint Mary’s University
BS Commerce; BEEd; BSEd; BS Geodetic Eng’g; BSIT;
BS in Civil Engineering, AB Journalism,

Saint Paul University – Philippines
Bachelor of Arts; BS Bio; BS Psych; BS Math; BS Eng’g; BS Bus Admin; BS
HRM; BS in Nutrition and Dietetics; BS Information Technology; BS
Office Management

University of La Salette
BS Physical Therapy; BS Nursing; BS Criminology; BS Eng’g; Bachelor of
Arts; BS Computer and Information Science; BS Psych; BS Library
Science; BS Education; BS Accountancy; BS Bus Admin; BS in Office and
Secretarial Administration

Region III
Angeles University Foundation (AUF)
BS Administration; BS Office Administration; BS Criminology

Central Luzon State University (CLSU)
BS Education; BS Agriculture; BS Fisheries; BS Engineering

Holy Angel University
AB Industrial Psych; BSBA in Bus Mgt.; BS Office Admin

Araullo University
BS Criminology

Pampanga Agricultural College
BS Agri Eng’g; BS Agri; BSEd; BEEd

La Consolacion University Philippines(formerly Univ. of Regina Carmeli)
Liberal Arts, Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary
Education, BS in Business Administration

Region IV-A
Adventist University of the Philippines (AUP)
BS Nursing; BS Education; BS Com Sci; BS Accountancy

Cavite State University (CvSU)
BS Agriculture; BS Business Management; BS Agricultural Engineering;
AB Mass Communication; Bachelor of Elementary Education; Bachelor
of Secondary Education; BS HRM

Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation (MSEUF)
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Education; BS Business
Administration; BS Criminology; Engineering Programs;
BS Hotel & Restaurant Management

University of Batangas
BEEd; BSEd; AB Pol Sci; BS Com Sci; BS Engineering; BS Commerce; AB
Psychology; BS Hotel & Restaurant Management; BS Office Administration

Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, BS in Business Administration and
BS in Hotel and Restaurant Management; BS Criminology
BS in Information Technology

Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc.
Liberal Arts Programs

Region IV-B
Holy Trinity University
BS Criminology

Palawan State University
BS in Business Administration and BS in Petroleum Engineering

Region V
Aquinas University
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Commerce; BS in Business
Administration; BS in Management Education; BS Education

Ateneo de Naga University
BSBA in Management; BSBA in Financial Accounting

Bicol College
BS Criminology

Bicol University
BS Fisheries; BS Automotive Technology; BS Nursing; AB Com Arts; BS
Agricultural Technology; BS Computer Science

Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (formerly CSSAC)
BS Agriculture

Universidad de Sta. Isabel
BS Education; Bachelor of Arts; BS Commerce; BS Accountancy; BS
Nursing; BS Physical Therapy; BS Social Work

Naga College Foundation
BS Criminology

Sorsogon State College
Bachelor in Technology; Bachelor in Agricultural Technology; BS in
Agricultural Development; Bachelor of Fishery Education; BS Management

University of Nueva Caceres
BS Commerce; BS Engineering; Bachelor of Education

University of Saint Anthony
BS Criminology; BS Commerce; BS Education

Region VI
La Consolacion College – Bacolod City
Bachelor of Arts in English; Bachelor of Science in Commerce; Bachelor of
Science in Hospitality Management

Technological University of the Philippines – Visayas
BS Engineering

University of Iloilo
BS Criminology

University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos
BS Criminology; Bachelor of Secondary Education;
Bachelor of Elementary Education

Region VII
Cebu Doctor’s University
BS Computer Science; BS Biology

Cebu Institute of Technology- University
BS Education; BS Commerce; BS Engineering

Cebu Normal University
BS in Elementary Education; BS in Secondary Education

Silliman University
BS Nursing

Southwestern University
BS Engineering; BS Computer Science; BS Commerce

University of Cebu
BS Criminology; BS in Business Administration; BS Engineering

University of San Jose – Recoletos
BS Education; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Commerce;
BS Engineering

University of the Visayas
BS Criminology; BS Engineering; BS Commerce
Bachelor of Secondary Education, Bachelor of Elementary Education

Negros Oriental State University
BS Criminology; AB Mass Communication, BS Business Administration

Region VIII
Leyte Normal University
BS Education

University of Eastern Philippines
BS Nursing; BS Community Development; BS Agriculture; BS Fisheries; BS
Forestry; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Mathematics

Asian Development Foundation College
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Region IX
Universidad de Zamboanga
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Elementary Education; Bachelor of Secondary
Education; BS Commerce; BS Criminology; Bachelor in Agriculture
Technology

Region X
Capitol University
Bachelor of Arts; BS Education; BS Commerce

Cagayan de Oro College
BS Criminology

Mindanao University of Science and Technolology (formerly MPSC)
BS Information Technology; BS Industrial Education; BS Engineering;

Misamis Institute of Technology
BS Marine Transportation; BS Engineering; BS Customs Administration; BS
Accountancy; AB Mass Communication; BS Computer Science; BS
Industrial Education; BS Office Administration; AB English

MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology
BS Education; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Criminology

Xavier University
BS Engineering; BS Commerce

Liceo De Cagayan University
AB Economics, AB International Studies, AB Mass Communication, AB
Political Science; AB Literature and Performing Arts majors in Dance,
English Literature, Theater; BSBA majors in Financial Management, Human
Resource Development Management, Marketing Management

Region XI
University of Southeastern Philippines
Bachelor in Elementary Education; Bachelor of Technology;
BS in Forestry, Bachelor of Technical Teacher Education majors in:
Mechanical, Electrical and Civil Technology; Bachelor of Industrial
Technology majors in Automotive, Electrical, Civil and
Mechanical Technology

University of the Immaculate Conception
BS Pharmacy; BS in Elementary Education; BS in Secondary Education;
BS Commerce in Marketing

University of Mindanao –Tagum
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

University of Mindanao –Matina Campus
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

Region XII
Holy Trinity College of General Santos City
BS Criminology

Notre Dame of Marbel University
BS in Elementary Education; BS in Secondary Education; BS Commerce

Notre Dame University
BS Education; Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Sciences; BS Commerce;
BS Accountancy

Ramon Magsaysay Memorial College
BS Criminology

University of Southern Mindanao
BS Agriculture

CARAGA
Saint Joseph Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Arts; Bachelor of Commerce,
Bachelor of Science in Criminology

It is best to contact them directly for inquiries. Just like the Angeles University Foundation, it is on the list but the 2 lady personnel I have spoken to over the phone, answered that ETEEAP is not offered at their university. I called their 2 contact numbers for verification of info, I got the same answers. I did not ask further.

These are the questions I have for them in every inquiry I made:

1. Programs offered (not all are on the list)
2. Requirements for admission
3. Enrollment ongoing?
4. Tuition and other related fees
5. Active contact number and POC for ETEEAP

Based on my experience, every school has different lists of requirements to be submitted for  ETEEAP admission. Some has a looong list and other lists are possibly you have readily available documents. What I did was search online the schools, get their emails and jot down their contact numbers until I reached the correct department. It requires patience as well.

The Higher Education Institution will require you to take an Assessment and PERSONAL interview. You must consider the proximity of your chosen HEI. Some may instruct the student to perform a demonstration/demo or practical exam on a face to face set up. And lastly, you will visit the university on your graduation day! It will be your choice if you will march towards the stage to receive your diploma. But, why not? You worked hard for it, right? So, the proximity should be considered. Agree?

Basically, after the assessment, interview and enrollment, the contact numbers of the professors assigned to the specified subjects will be provided. From then, the student and the professor will exchange communication as to the details of sending the modules, schedule of exams, submission of chapter tests, etc. Everything will be online since the thought of you as an employed student is considered. That is what the ETEEAP is all about.

I have inquired to the POC’s of Polytechnic University of the Philippines, Angeles University Foundation, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Mariano Marcos State University and Pangasinan State University. Each of them varies with regard to requirements and fees. Some have just been Googled but never contacted yet at this point of writing. I will update if I gather any relevant information. I hope the CHED will extend the time frame allotted for undergraduates to finally finish their studies and get that diploma everyone has dream of.

I am not the perfect person to ask further about ETEEAP, but feel free to send me a personal message or comment down below. I will try to answer as quick and as accurate as possible. If I cannot address your queries, I apologize in advance. I have also just learn about ETEEAP. (Disclaimer)

Update:

I inquired with CHED directly if the ETEEAP has been extended. They replied to visit a link with their details about ETEEAP and other downloadable forms. Please see screenshot below.

Getting this reply means the ETEEAP program is on-going. So, hurry now and follow the steps to your dreams.

Please spread the word and like my Facebook page for more. 🙂 Good luck students!

 

Cancer; The Big C: How it Affects One’s Life?

Cancer Overview:

Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer, colon cancer, prostate cancer, and lymphoma. Symptoms vary depending on the type. Cancer treatment may include chemotherapy, radiation, and/or surgery. (Webmd.com)

I have spoken to a high school batchmate whom I have not seen in a while. She and her husband stayed in the United Kingdom for a while until she learned about her condition. We (me&hubby, Eloisa, Joyce&Joart) visited her in Magalang, Pampanga. She was in perfect condition; a survivor. Her husband and family has been very supportive and caring of her. They have a son who is within elementary level at school.

Below are her answers to the questions we may all have.

1. Who is Marcia in her younger years?

Marcia is a tough girl. She always know what she wants and aims hard for it. She’s impulsive at times but witty to handle things. She never says “NO” to things she wanted especially if it’s for her loved ones.

2. Who are you before Cancer came to your life?

I am a registered nurse. I worked hard, very very hard. I cannot last a day just sitting around. I even worked straight 72 hours. I was cruel to myself being so workoholic.

3. What have you been doing lately?

Two months ago, I worked as a nurse supervisor in a Cancer Unit in Tarlac with my husband and brother. I dedicated myself​ to those people who were like me; a cancer patient. It gave me fulfillment to serve them and be their inspiration.

4. In your own definition, what is cancer?

Cancer is the worst nightmare that a person can ever have. It’s a great thief. It takes away everything you got.

5. What are the signs of bone marrow cancer?

I actually have stage 4 Bone Cancer which metastasized from my left breast. I first felt unexplainable pain on the affected areas and thought it’s merely out of stress from work. Then, it gets intense as days go by. The pain was getting harder to bear until I get to have excruciating pains already.

6. How did cancer affect your life? Or your future plans?

Cancer destroyed me; my job; a good future for my family. It smashed me to the core including my dreams. But this debilitating illness made me closer to Jehovah God. It made me realize that I should have loved myself first and taken good care of my body. It strengthen my faith to the giver of my life.

 

7. What good and/or bad memorable experience have you had as a cancer patient?

Ahmm… I’ll start with the best experiences. When I was diagnosed last year for having this Big C, I sought help and strength to our living God, Jehovah. Medidating more on my spiritual aspect helped me realized there’s more in life than work and money. I knew it for a fact but paid no attention to it. Also, I have seen those who are with me on this rough time. Because, when I was strong and able, a lot of people are coming to us. They are all my friends. Now the gray area is so clear, seeing those fake people might be one of the worst experience I get to see. Having cancer won’t give anything good but seeing and feeling the love and goodness of my real friends and family is one good memory that I’ll bring with me when I am gone.

8. How long have you been suffering from bone marrow cancer?

I was diagnosed of stage 3-B breast cancer last May 2016 and around Oct 17 2016 the worst news broke our hearts that I have Mets on bones already. (Bone metastasis is cancer that has spread to the bone. (www.cancer.org)

9. What are the treatment you had and are into?

I first had MRM (Modified Radical Mastectomy) on my left breast last May 4 2016. Then I had a slight change in my diet but still went back to working a lot of hours. When I had stage 4 BONE CANCER then, I still worked and it did not stop me. Despite of the pain. I only managed it using analgesics. I never wanted chemotherapy or any conventional treatment. Then, I opted for Immunotherapy. Or the alternative/ or natural way of battling cancer. I had a drastic change in my lifestyle. All pure Organic meats, veggies and root crops only. Until now, I am on this regimen.

10. What are your lessons learned and advices to give?

Having this illness already killed me even if am still breathing. I remorse not giving myself the love and attention it needed because I was way too busy thinking about other people’s welfare. I did not even give much time and effort with my sprituality. Being so hooked with my job and absorbing all stress in life’s didn’t do me any good. As the old song goes: “Learn To Love Yourself”. Also as what the Bible says in Romans 5:12, “We will all die because of our inherited sin from Adam, but holding on to your faith and keeping your zeal until your last day with earnest hope for what we do not see will keep us moving on, whether you have a good life or not”.

Wherever life takes you, always make God the center of everything and things will be in it’s best place. As He promised in Revelations 21:4, “Soon all these sufferings will be gone”.

Live your life not the way you think it’s best, but let Jah mold and lead you. Treasure your life, do not let anyone nor anything pull you down. And albeit you reached the end of line, you could say I DID MY BEST and what is RIGHT in the eyes of God.

—End of Interview—

Thank you Marcia for sharing your story to us. You will remain an example for being a strong person and a fighter in LIFE.

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Riding in Tandem or Other Street Crimes Victim? Fight Tips for YOU!

It happened in June 2009 at around 3am. I was working in a call center located at Solaris building  dela Rosa St. Makati City. The schedule was from 4pm until 1am. My travel time was around 2 hours or less going home to Valenzuela. That was my normal route and time. I did not notice that some people were observing my travel pattern. Well, that is how they do their dirty secret plans.

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I usually do not take a trike going to our house because the road is well lit and I know the people in the area somehow. May be 300m – 400m walk won’t hurt. That was I thought. Until, when I was about to turn left at our very own street, I noticed a motorcycle few steps away from me with engine on and a man sitting seemed waiting for something/someone. Then, suddenly someone grabbed me, put his arms around my neck, (just like that in the image) and another man was pulling my bag trying to get everything from me. My lips were bleeding because that sudden grab with his arms around me made me bit my lips. I was shouting, “Waaaaaa… waaaaa”. The neighborhood started to turn their lights on. But the man grabbing my bag was very determined. I was quick to think that the other man behind me might stab me and kill me. I have a daughter, I still need to live. My only concern was, everything was there inside, from my money, work IDs, government ID, my ID from Ateneo (Masters), ATM cards, 3 mobile phones, keys, make-up kit and other stuff (whole bag remember?) Until, I let go. Then they ran away, the three of them. The light on the street was off/broken (not sure). It was mixed emotions. I walked myself home counting every step. I lost everything there except my life. I wonder if those guys are still in business. What could have happened if I knew at least 1 self defense measure? All I did was yell. I was so ignorant and weak to fight.

I reported to the police the incident and I got a police report so I can recover hopefully everything I lost, most important are the government IDs. To prevent the same incident from happening again, I requested a closer shift/schedule; 8pm-5am. So, it would be safe for me to travel home. But, I was denied given the narration and the police report. To the person who disapproved that request, (I know who you are) my message is. ‘F*CK YOU”! I hope you will encounter worse ‘than what I did. It was very inhumane of you. Muntik na akong namatay, may anak ako, breadwinner ako sa anak ko, tapos hindi mo inintindi ang sitwasyon ko? May police report naman ako. May mga pasa at putok na labi pa ako na katunayan ng insidente. It was about SAFETY after all. Deprived ka siguro. Hindi ka pa na Tokhang? Adik ka kase. Alam ko pa nga paano ka nakalusot sa random drug test ng company, pero quiet ako. Gusto ko gawin sayo ang self defense tips na alam ko. 

Oh well, what will you do if any unexpected incident come your way? And you do not have any knowledge about Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing, Karate or any martial arts to help you defend yourself? Let me share some tips which I found online.  Learn this by heart. (credit to the owner)

5 Self Defense Moves

How to Defend Against a Groin Kick/Knee

#1 Self Defense Technique

How to Fight: What To Do If You Get Jumped, Mugged, or Attacked

Teaching Cute Girls Self Defense Techniques

Best Womens Self-Defense Techniques

Attacked While Sitting Down: Self Defense Techniques

Kidnapping Self Defense & Escape Technique

How to Escape Duct Tape Handcuffs: Abduction Survival Tactics

Driver Attacked – Defense in a Car

6 Brutal Dirty Street Fight Techniques

How to Defend Against a Dog Attack

 

You have enough? Learn at least 1 of these videos. Be confident! Be vigilant!

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How to Deal with Abusive Relationship?

Good for you for being here! Abusive relationships don’t just fix themselves, and you’re smart enough to know that. Instead of just putting up with it and “waiting until it gets bad enough,” you’re here to get help and make things better.

No matter how bad things are, you’ve got what it takes to make it better. You are smarter, stronger and healthier than you realize. Believe in yourself, and never, ever give up on you!

Whether you are victim, abuser or both, the problems go south real fast when somebody gives up. You just can’t afford to do that.

Relationships are supposed to feel good and make your life better. Don’t settle for anything less than that. You are worthy of loving relationships, even if you’re the one who’s been causing the problems.

You are worthwhile, valuable and good, no matter how you’re feeling right now. And that’s the key to beginning the process of breaking free from abusive relationships.

What Do You Need To Know Right Now?

• You are a good person, and you deserve to be treated with respect–no matter what. This doesn’t mean you’re perfect, it just means you are human, and worthy of respect.
• Regardless of who you are or what you’ve done, I have some relationship advice for you–you do not deserve to be abused.
• You must be willing to take responsibility. That’s where your freedom comes from. It doesn’t mean you’re responsible for the abusive relationship, it just means you are responsible for taking action to protect yourself and others who are being hurt.
• Assuming you are an adult, you are capable of taking action to improve your situation–you already have! You’re here reading this web page, aren’t you?. One step at a time, and you’ll get there.
• You are not alone! There are people on this web site that will help you deal with abusive relationships.  Remember, one step at a time!

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Leave Abusive Relationships, Or Stay And Keep Trying?

One option is to get out of the relationship. The other is to stay and try to work things out. But first, we have to figure out which is the best option!

Here are some things to consider in making your decision:

• Are you or anyone being hurt physically?
• Are you or anyone being sexually abused?
• Are you or anyone being threatened physically or sexually? Do you or anyone feel your life is in danger?
• If you are not sure what physical or sexual abuse is, you will find a full description here.

These are “worse case scenarios,” and if you answered “yes” to any or all of the above, you need to find a safe place to go immediately. If you end up getting a divorce, you will need some divorce advice on letting go of a relationship.

There is also emotional or mental abuse. This type of abuse, although it may not seem as extreme as the above, can be just as devastating. Here are some questions to help you decide if you’re being emotionally abused:

• • Do you find yourself afraid of your partner and don’t really know why?
  • Do you feel worse about yourself after or while being with your partner?
  • Does it seem like your partner does not respect your ability to make your own decisions?
  • Does it seem like your partner does not respect you in general?

This type of situation can make start to doubt yourself, and actually interfere with your decision making ability. This can start a downward spiral that just keeps going until you feel that you are not competent to take care of yourself.

Then, if you are actually being abused, you become more and more dependent on the abuser. Not a good thing.

Is It Time For You To Help Yourself?

In order to survive abusive relationships, you must educate yourself. Understanding abusive relationships is a first step, and it will also help you to learn to respect yourself and develop healthy anger.

Healthy anger is based on self-love, and it does not harm anyone. Healthy anger is for the purpose of protecting you and keeping you safe.

Healthy anger fuels effective action!

Here are some thoughts for you to consider:

• You are a person of value, and you are worthy of kindness and fair treatment.
• No one has the right to hurt you physically, sexually, emotionally or mentally. Of course we all get hurt somewhat in our love relationships–however, if the harm is being done intentionally and it keeps happening, that’s another thing. That means you are one of the many good souls caught in abusive relationships.
• You are not alone. There are thousands of people all over the country devoted to helping people just like you to get yourself and your children out of abusive relationships.
• If you are having anger management problems of your own, you probably need to learn these anger management techniques yourself–especially if you are sometimes abusive to your partner yourself!

Are You Ready To Take Effective Action?

If you know you’re in an abusive relationship, but you’re afraid to do anything, here is the help. It all starts with you. Focusing on the other person will only keep you stuck.

• This self-focus needs to be positive, because you certainly don’t need anything to make you feel bad about yourself.
• Help yourself heal emotionally and truly love yourself–because you are your best resource for healing.
• If you’re married or planning to marry, this is your best beginning point for creating a healthy relationship with your spouse. It really is true that you have to love yourself before you can truly love another…or let them love you.

Never, ever give up on yourself! It is never hopeless, no matter how bad it may seem. You have the courage and the good heart to do what must be done to keep yourself and your children safe, and it all starts with self love.

Does The Abuse Come From Too Much Attachment?

(AngerManagementResource.com)

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What is Battered Woman Syndrome?

This is a condition that you find yourself in with someone you love, or someone you have loved and are afraid to leave.

How did this happen? You never planned for your relationship to turn into a battered wife syndrome. Let’s look at an explanation of how relationships become abusive:

• • The obvious first part is where you fall in love.

• • Then, because you both have unfinished business from your past, old pain and fear is activated over time. This can happen anywhere from the first few days to the first few years, but it happens to virtually all couples.

• • Because of your husband’s issues, he got caught up in trying to control you, and he resorted to physical aggression.

• • You didn’t like it, but you didn’t leave…or you left and came back. And that’s because you love him more than yourself.
  • Things got better, and you hoped for the best, but it happened again, and again, and again.

This may have happened to you in one relationship, or in multiple relationships. The point is that you have gotten caught in a battered wife syndrome pattern in which you’re being abused, and you need help getting out.

The battered wife syndrome always involves some kind of verbal abuse, which is inevitably emotional abuse. It’s important to learn about those types of harm in relationships, as well.

How Do You Heal From Battered Wife Syndrome?

That’s the question, isn’t it? Well, hear are some answers for you, below.

Keep in mind that all of these ideas might not apply to you or your situation. You decide what fits best for you, then you love yourself enough to do the right thing.

• • First priority is your physical safety and the physical safety of your children, if there are children involved. Child Protective Services and Family Services agencies in your area will be able to give you contact information for shelters where you can go and be safe from the abuser in your life. If you don’t value yourself enough to seek protection, then at least do it for your children.

• • Next you need to think about breaking the cycle of abuse. The components of the cycle, as you can see in the image, are unmet needs, anxiety, seeking love, finding relief, pleasing and appeasing, control and abuse, anger and fear, reconciliation and “back to normal.”

• • You break the cycle by taking responsibility for your safety (and your children’s safety if they’re part of it), rather than worrying about whether “he will get better” or focusing on the fact that you love him.

• • You break the cycle by respecting yourself enough to only maintain relationships in which you are treated with care and respect. You begin to recognize that you are a good person and you are worthy of respect in your relationships.

• One of the best ways out of the battered wife syndrome is with healthy anger.

Anger is a protective emotion, and you need to have some healthy anger if you and/or your children are being abused. You are your own best

anger management resource.

If you don’t take care of yourself, no one else can! In other words, you have to take the first steps, to reach out for help, then there will be others to help you.

If you just stay in the cycle (read all of the parts carefully, in the image above), the abuse will only get worse, and could even become fatal.

You are a good person, worthy of respect and care!

(AngerManagementResource.com)

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Battered? Depressed? Suicidal?

There are relationships which led to not so good endings. Yet, some endure feeling degraded, devastated and not valued at all. Being abused not only physically can also be verbally, particularly women have the possibility to hope that their partner has the ability to change. That second, third, fourth, fifth and so on chances can be given, then everything can be back to how it was. Know what? I don’t believe. I should know. I had my share from past relationship.

I pity the women who endure the physical pain, psychological effect and unfulfilled needs. You know the feeling that you are nowhere to go? That no one understands? And that nobody cares? It is the worst… but it is the TRUTH. I actually wanted to join any women empowerment group to further help the women suffering from this issue.

Imagine you trusted a person whom you expected to be with and look after you, to give you life worth living but, expressing otherwise? What are your thoughts? Helpless. Abused. Trapped. Sometimes in life, you endure too much from the person who does not deserve even a piece of you.

The UNMET NEEDS is the basic factor that should be dealt with. These women seek love as a solution. Hoping that life can get back to normal.

According to the Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, every person is capable and has the desire to move up the hierarchy toward a level of self-actualization. Unfortunately, progress is often disrupted by a failure to meet lower level needs. Life experiences including divorce and loss of a job may cause an individual to fluctuate between levels of the hierarchy.

The Expanded Hierarchy Of Needs

Changes to the original five-stage model are highlighted and include a seven-stage model and a eight-stage model, both developed during the 1960’s and 1970s.

1. Biological and Physiological needs – air, food, drink, shelter, warmth, sex, sleep, etc.

2. Safety needs – protection from elements, security, order, law, limits, stability, etc.

3. Love and belongingness needs – friendship, intimacy, trust and acceptance, receiving and giving affection and love. Affiliating, being part of a group (family, friends, work).

4. Esteem needs – self-esteem, achievement, mastery, independence, status, dominance, prestige, managerial responsibility, etc.

5. Cognitive needs – knowledge and understanding, curiosity, exploration, need for meaning and predictability.

6. Aesthetic needs – appreciation and search for beauty, balance, form, etc.

7. Self-Actualization needs – realizing personal potential, self-fulfillment, seeking personal growth and peak experiences.

8. Transcendence needs – helping others to achieve self actualization.

(Credit: http://www.simplepsychology.org)

How can you feel depressed or empty if you got what you need? If an individual achieves his/her goals particularly GROWTH, I think it can contribute to lessen unresolved issues. Just my thought.

Psychologist Abraham Maslow (1943, 1954) stated that human motivation is based on people seeking fulfillment and change through personal growth. Self-actualized people are those who were fulfilled and doing all they were capable of. (Credit: http://www.simplepsychology.org)

Let us respect them. We do not know the struggle they are into. We do not know where life will lead them.

I hope this can help to ease the pain. Or somehow relieve for the meantime.

The Department of Health, together with the World Health Organization, and Natasha Goulbourn Foundation, launched Hopeline, a 24/7 suicide prevention hotline, in observance of the National Suicide Prevention Awareness Day on Tuesday.

Hopeline may be reached at (02) 804-4637; 0917-5584673; and 2919 for Globe and TM subscribers. – GMA Network Online

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