Afternoon Conversation with DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr.

Credits: Iris for the Photos

               Yehey for the Invites

             

 We were fortunate enough to be invited by Yehey to meet and Greet with DPWH Secretary Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr It was a really fun afternoon he was really very warm and very accommodating. He patiently shared answered our questions. He was also quick to share his knowledge and wisdom that he gained through many years of service in the military.

Here 's a background on Sec Ebdane. I found it on this website.

 

Prior to his reappointment as the Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Secretary Hermogenes Edejer Ebdane, Jr. served as Secretary of the Department of National Defense, National Security Adviser and Director General of the National Security Council, Vice-Chairman of the Anti-Terrorism Task Force and National Anti-Terrorism Coordinator, and the 13th Chief of the Philippine National Police. He is a veteran, of 34-years, in law enforcement, intelligence operations and public safety administration. 

Secretary Ebdane, has background in the field of engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. 

He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in the Philippine Military Academy in 1970. He earned a master’s degree in Criminology, and a doctorate in Peace and Security Administration. 

The retired Four Star General has enhanced his civilian and military education by undergoing several senior-level courses and trainings which include the Command and General Staff Course at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College; Incident Management Training under the U.S. Counter-Terrorist Training Group; Senior Crisis Management Course sponsored by the U.S. State Department; Senior Police Officers course at the Singapore Police Academy; Senior Police Executive Course at the International Law Enforcement Academy in Thailand; and Basic and Advance Intelligence Courses from the National Intelligence Training Center and the Special Intelligence Training School. 

He has posted significant accomplishments in the following top-level positions and assignments: Provincial Commander of the Nueva Ecija Constabulary Command; Commander of the Presidential Guard Battalion; Commanding Officer of the PC Special Action Force; Director of the Western Police District; Regional Director of the National Capital Region Police Office; and Chief of the National Anti-Kidnapping Task Force or NAKTAF. He was also the PNP Director for Human Resource and Doctrine Development, Deputy Chief for Administration before being appointed as the Chief of the Philippine National Police from July 2002 to August 2004. 

In recognition of his outstanding service and achievements, he received highly coveted awards and distinctions including the Distinguished Conduct Star; the Philippine Legion of Honor; Two Distinguished Service Stars; the PNP Distinguished Service Medal; Medalya ng Katangi-tanging Gawa; Bronze Cross Medal; Military Merit Medals; the PMA Cavalier Award for Leadership and Command Administration; Master Parachutist Badge; and numerous other citations. 

He was born on December 30, 1948 in Candelaria, Zambales. He is happily married to former Alma Cabanayan with whom he was blessed with three children. 

Before I met the Sec Ebdane we  also met with Atty Conti and he was really very funny,witty and very smart.

We were also fortunate enough to meet PDEA DirectorDionisio Santiago. Very interesting afternoon indeed. 

More photos can be found here

I WON

Remember my article which I posted here .I'm happy to announce that I am one of the winners of that contest . The competition was tough and it's not easy to win their contest. They have a different set of criteria. Which makes this victory even much more sweeter. I am also going to share the prize with my friend Ria. It was because of her that I found about this contest.

Thank you so much to the Judge, Jonel and Most Specially to Sago !!!
You made me a very,very happy girl

Meet and Greet with BB Gandanghari

Credits to Iris  & Carl

BB Gandanghari (variants: BeBe Gandanghari, Bb Gandanghari) is the alter ego of the movie star formerly known as Rustom Padilla. Although Bb Gandahghari was publicly launched on 1 October 2008 when she made her debut as a Best Actor presentor at the Urian Awards, her public persona did not receive massive media attention until she returned to the Philippines on 15 January 2009 after a 3-month stint in the United States.

BB's name is derived from her motto, “Be all that you can be.” It is also short for Binibining Gandanghari, a Tagalog phrase which literally translates into “maiden with the beauty of a king.”

Yehey and Fish & Co.'s Prep Up the Platter Bloggers Event

What: Yehey and Fish & Co.'s Prep Up the Platter Bloggers Event
Where: Fish and Co Shangri-la Mall
Time: 3-6 PM 

Credits: Thanks to Azrael  & Iris  for the Photos 

The home of the “Best Fish and Chips in Town” is back with a great catch to give us a fish-tacular taste of the world! Bite into the unique menu of fish and seafood that are literally from the seven seas!

 Now, you don’t need to circumnavigate the world to get the best taste of it. This summer, get hooked with your continental seafood cravings as Fish & Co. launches its Fish Around the World Platter and the new Fish & Chips MALAYSIAN, PHILADELPHIA, INDIAN and JAPANESE world flavors!

Here in Fish &n Co., the food is good and fresh, as expected, and it's so fresh, it’s served straight up in a pan! Fish & Co. took this cue from the simple practices of Mediterranean fishermen who caught seafood fresh and cooked them immediately in the pan, and made it their own. Favorites are Mussels, Calamari, and Fish and Chips, Seafood Platters and a specialty menu of their own home creation drinks and desserts.

This is not your usual fish and chips that tastes vaguely of breadcrumbs soaked in oil that could have fish in it somewhere. Using only the freshest fish and seafood, as well as natural ingredients like olive oil, herbs and various spices; Fish & Co. pans out great tasting meals in generous portions, all the better to feed you with. At Fish & Co., all seafood is prepared in a simple straightforward manner, letting the ingredients speak for themselves, while served up in their own fishy flair.

FISH&CO. Branches:

TRINOMA

Level 4 Trinoma Park,
Trinoma Quezon City
Tel: 63 2 9162028 and 63 2 9162029
Opened since 23 December 2007

 SM MALL OF ASIA

Operating hours: 11:00am-11:00pm daily       
Unit 113-115 Ground Floor 
Entertainment Mall, South Wing 
SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City 
Tel: 63 2 5560683
Opened since 12 February 2007
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm

 SHANGRI-LA MALL

Fri-Sun: 11:00am-12:00mn       
GD 115 Streetscape 
Shangri-la Mall Edsa corner 
Shaw Blvd Mandaluyong City 
Tel/Fax: 63 2 9102140 to 42
Opened since 27 October 2005
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm

 GREENBELT 3

Fri-Sun: 11:00am-1:00am       
3rd Level Fun Dining Area 
Greenbelt 3 Ayala Center Makati 
Tel/Fax: 63 2 7297431 to 32 
Opened since 26 September 2005
Operating hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00am-11:00pm
Fri-Sun: 11:00am-1:00am

 

Happy!!Happy!Joy!Joy!!

My package is here na. I'm such a happy, happy girl!!! Thanks Grace and most of all

thanks to my sister Grishan for being my scrapbook enabler..

Flu Vaccine Awareness Seminar

What: Flu Vaccine Awareness Seminar
Where: Max’s Tiendesitas.
Time: 3-6 PM Speaker: Dr. Rubai Mendoza Dizon Medical Director of Sanofi Pasteur Phils. Credits: Thanks to Iris & Ms.Roana for the Photos
Thanks to Nuffnang for the invites
Thanks to Ms. Ryan Joson for reminding me

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infectious disease that affects birds and mammals caused by RNA viruses of the family Orthomyxoviridae (the influenza viruses). The name influenza comes from the Italian: influenza, meaning "influence", (Latin: influentia). In humans, common symptoms of the disease are chills, fever, pharyngitis , muscle pains, severe headache, coughing, weakness, and general discomfort. In more serious cases, influenza causes pneumonia, which can be fatal, particularly in young children and the elderly. Although it is often confused with the common cold, influenza is a much more severe disease and is caused by a different type of virus. Influenza can produce nausea and vomiting, especially in children, but these symptoms are more characteristic of the unrelated gastroenteritis, which is sometimes called "stomach flu" or "24-hour flu".

People who need to get the flu shot:
* Any person who desires to reduce the likelihood of becoming ill with influenza
* Children 6-59 months
* Adults and children with risk factors: o Chronic cardiovascular disease (e.g. congestive heart failure, hypertensive cardiovascular disease, valvular heart disease, rheumatic heart disease, stroke o Chronic lung disease (e.g. COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis, malignancies, chronic PTB) o Chronic metabolic disease ( diabetes) o Chronic renal dysfunction o Hemoglobinopathies Children and adolescents who are receiving long term aspirin therapy
* Immunosuppressed or those with weakened immune system
* Residents of nursing homes and chronic care facilities
* Pregnant women on their 2nd and 3rd trimester who have not received their flu vaccine within the last 12 months
* Persons who can transmit influenza to those at risk: health care workers and other personnel of out patient care settings, hospitals, nursing homes, and chronic care facilities; Household contacts and caregivers of person at risk
* Persons who provide essential and emergency community services, students and other persons in institutional settings

Who should not be vaccinated:
* Persons known to have anaphylactic hypersensitivity to eggs or other components of the influenza vaccine without medical consultation
* Persons with acute febrile illness usually should not be vaccinated until their symptoms are abated. Minor illnesses (like mild upper respiratory tract infection), are not contraindications for the use of influenza vaccine, particularly in children