Kung may napili ka nang iboboto, wala na akong masasabi sa 'yo. Pero kung nag-iisip ka pa lang kung boboto ka ba o kung sino ang iboboto mo, sige lang mag-isip ka habang may oras pa. Kung trip mo namang basahin 'to, okay lang din.
Ito ay naisip ko lang naman habang kumakain ng yogurt na lasang luma. (Pinapalitan ko pero parang luma pa rin.) Haaay... anyway, sisimulan ko sa pagsasabing bumoto ka. Karapatan mo ito at tungkulin mo rin naman sa iyong mga kababayan. Kung hindi tayo boboto, sino pang aasahan nating gawin ito? Ngayon, ang tanong naman ay sinu-sino?
Dalawang bagay ang maimumungkahi ko sa iyo. Basahin ang mga sumusunod:
1. Magbasa-basa ng tungkol sa mga kandidato.
Humanap ka ng iba't ibang balita o impormasyon tungkol sa mga kandidato. Maraming mga articles mula CNN at mga pinagkakatiwalaang pahayagang lokal ang maaaring mahanap online. Pumili ka ng iba't ibang sources. Hanapin mo rin ang background, credentials at platform nila mula sa tumatakbong pangulo, senador at iba pang lokal na opisyal. Subukan mo rin manood ng mga naging speech o debate nila kung may oras pa.
Mahalagang tandaan na malaking pagkakamali ang maniwala sa lahat ng impormasyong nasa social media. Hangga't maaari, magbasa ng mga bagay na wala sa Facebook.
Medyo matrabaho ito pero kung alam mo na lahat ng 'yan at wala ka pa ring mapili, basahin ang nasa ikalawang bilang.
2. Mas simple ito. Isipin mo lahat nang naging leader sa buhay mo. Umpisahan mo sa magulang mo, guro, classroom officers, SK officials, team leaders, supervisors at marami pang iba. Ano ba ang gusto at ayaw mo sa kanila? Maaaring mong itanong sa iyong sarili ang mga sumusunod:
a. Ano bang naituro niya sa akin?
b. Paano ba nya ako naimpluwensyahan?
c. Gusto ko bang maihambing sa taong ito?
d. Tinuruan ba niya akong mapagbuti ang aking sarili at aking kapwa?
e. Makatarungan ba ang mga nagawang desisyon ng taong ito?
Pagnilayan mo nang mabuti kung anong klase ng tao ang gusto mong mamuno sa iyong bansa. Sa pagpiling ito, alalahanin mong hindi lamang nag-iisa ang Pilipinas sa daigdig na ito. May mahigit kumulang isang daan at siyamnapung bansa sa mundo (depende sa pagkukunan mo ng impormasyon). Bawat isa sa mga 'yan ay pinamumunuan ng mga taong kumakatawan sa kanila. Isipin mo rin kung magiging mahusay na kinatawan ba ang pipiliin mo. Mapapanatag ka ba kung kapitbahay mo ang taong 'yan? Maihaharap mo ba ang taong ito sa mahahalagang tao sa buhay mo? Maipagmamalaki mo ba sa lahat na siya ang kumakatawan sa lahat ng mamamayang Pilipino?
3. Sabi ko dalawa lang pero surprise! May number 3! Suriin mong mabuti kung anu-ano ang tunay na pinahahalagahan mo sa buhay. Mahalagang magkatulad kayo ng pinaniniwalaan at pagpapahalaga (values). May Diyos ka man o wala, naniniwala akong nalalaman mo kung ano ang tama at mali.
Sa huli, hindi ko na rin kinain 'yung yogurt.
tahanan ng mga gusgusin
Friday, April 29, 2016
Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Loyola
I usually don't write about useful information but I hope this would be somehow helpful.
My mother and I went to Loyola Plans Building in Makati yesterday to check on the status of her Educational Plan.
Loyola Building, 849 Arnaiz Ave., Makati, Metro Manila
In her case, she was already receiving checks for 7 years. However, she was wondering why she didn't receive her last check due last year. They actually sent her a message saying her check was already available for deposit. She trusted that her money will be in her account before the end of the year. January 2016 came and still, there was nothing. She followed up on the matter and they said they had to replace her check for some reason. After waiting for several weeks, there were still no updates. No one answered even though she kept on calling them after that.
It was only until recently when the news came out that we finally understood why they always delayed the issuance of the check. That's why yesterday, we went there to find out what will happen to the remaining amount.
Sorry for the glare. It's quite hard to read but I think it says: Filing of (something)-Timeplan; Educational Plan; Cash Surrender; Unrendered; Buy back, Termlife: Proceed inside customer service. (Ask for guard on duty.)
Anyway, in the end, we weren't able to get anything. Even the check that was supposed to be deposited a long time ago was not there. The status was: for replacement. When? I don't know. They said not to worry about it because despite the delay, the company will continue to operate and issue the checks after selling its assets. I just hope it's true.
Here are some things to prepare when going there to file a cash surrender, buy back, etc.
1. Original copy of your contract, certificate of full payment or whatever other important papers that are related to your plan. If it's not yours, meaning your name is not the one on the contract, you have to prepare an SPA (Special Power of Attorney). Prepare a photocopy of each. They have a copier there but you'd save time if you just bring yours.
2. A photocopy of 2 valid IDs. (Make it 2 copies just to be sure.)
3. Water and snacks. You'll probably wait for a long time.
You'll be filling out this form:
I don't know if they will change their procedure or system. I don't actually know anything specific about the plans and other details. Just go there and ask. Don't get confused by the line of people outside. Ask the person at the reception area as soon as you get there.
Good luck!
It was only until recently when the news came out that we finally understood why they always delayed the issuance of the check. That's why yesterday, we went there to find out what will happen to the remaining amount.
You'll see a lot of people outside. If you ask them, they're not actually waiting in line. Most of them are there because they are confused with the instructions from the guard at the reception.
If you are to ask the guard on the procedure, he'll only actually say 2 things:
1. If you are claiming your check, go to the second floor (but they aren't releasing any).
2. Go to the office on the ground floor for filing cash surrender, buy back, etc.
He always said please wait outside as both the ground and second floor are full. However, we didn't see any lines or any other people giving instructions to customers. Therefore, we went to the second floor.
It was chaos on the second floor. Everyone was gathering around some of the company's employees and asking some questions. Then there was a small table where other employees were (around 3 of them) telling people to sign up on their paper to follow-up on their checks. I don't know what was happening there but I heard that plan holders will be able to get their checks after 6 months or so. In the case of my mother, she told one of the employees that the check was supposedly available. Then, we were told to find some person handling these matters in the office on the ground floor.
Now, on the ground floor, they weren't allowing people to go inside the office. The guard was saying that but no one was controlling the people so we went in.
Everyone's busy so it's hard to know where to wait, where the line is, whom to talk to, etc. Eventually, a line of people waiting was formed for those people filing for cash surrender, unrendered, buy back, etc.
There were 3 employees on this desk here whom we could talk to about the details. They were really kind and tried to explain the process to each plan holder. I feel kind of sorry for them though. When the employees on the second floor cannot answer the customers questions, they tell them to inquire here. If the case is not really their concern, they tell people to go upstairs. Of course, people would get mad. If they had a procedure and were more organized in the first place, there wouldn't be any problems.
The sad thing is that there were no employees telling people what to do upon entering the office (except for one guy who was assisting those who were there for filing). Around lunchtime, some people became agitated because an employee suddenly prevented them from going inside. Some people were shouting and cursing which was already expected because they weren't giving them answers or even instructions on what to do.
Anyway, in the end, we weren't able to get anything. Even the check that was supposed to be deposited a long time ago was not there. The status was: for replacement. When? I don't know. They said not to worry about it because despite the delay, the company will continue to operate and issue the checks after selling its assets. I just hope it's true.
Here are some things to prepare when going there to file a cash surrender, buy back, etc.
1. Original copy of your contract, certificate of full payment or whatever other important papers that are related to your plan. If it's not yours, meaning your name is not the one on the contract, you have to prepare an SPA (Special Power of Attorney). Prepare a photocopy of each. They have a copier there but you'd save time if you just bring yours.
2. A photocopy of 2 valid IDs. (Make it 2 copies just to be sure.)
3. Water and snacks. You'll probably wait for a long time.
You'll be filling out this form:
I don't know if they will change their procedure or system. I don't actually know anything specific about the plans and other details. Just go there and ask. Don't get confused by the line of people outside. Ask the person at the reception area as soon as you get there.
Good luck!
Friday, April 22, 2016
Tons of Reasons Why I Hate People (Part 1)
I've had this in my drafts folder for almost 2 years. I haven't been able to publish it simply because I'm not done with it yet. I've decided to label this as part 1. I might post parts 2-50 in the future.
March 30,2014
Okay. Here's my list. I'm still working on it but it will surely be a long one.
1. They set an appointment then arrive 1 hour later (or never arrive at all). - Geez! It only costs 1 peso to send a message or please just answer my call!
2. They reserve a seat at the cinema or in the bus but they would occupy other people's seats. - Why do you think they asked you to choose a seat in the first place?
3. They don't know what "first come, first served" means. - Learn to fall in line people! (If parent's can't, schools should teach this. Seriously.)
4. They don't have any consideration for other people using the restroom. - There's a water closet in the cubicle. Notice the seat? You sit on it! (Don't give me a history or lifestyle BS. We all live in a modern world. This should be common sense by now.)
5. They bring their children in public places and let them misbehave. - They are YOUR children. Be responsible! (And don't tell me I don't understand because I don't have children. This has nothing to do with that. We are talking about common courtesy.)
6. They treat you based on how you dress. - This is especially true in shops in the mall. I'll wear whatever the heck I want to wear and that doesn't change the fact that I'm still a customer. Don't be disrespectful just because you don't see me in trendy and expensive clothes. And surprise, surprise! You're not the store owner. You're just a worker like the rest of us so do your job well.
7. They judge you depending on the language you use. - Unfortunately, I only speak Tagalog and English. In many retail establishments or restaurants, they prioritize customers who speak in English (and like in the previous post, English-speaking Filipinos in posh clothes). Why are we like this? Almost all of us can speak English but choose to speak in our mother tongue because it's just how it is. Look around you - you're in the Philippines! Oh, the shocking truth! Why does it have to do anything with being treated well? Don't get me wrong. It's perfectly fine to speak in English but we deserve to be respected regardless of the language we speak.
8. They walk slowly in very busy streets. - *bleep bleep* I almost got hit by a car because you're not paying attention and you are still walking very slowly in front of me! If you're a Filipino, you know that you should hurry when on the pedestrian crossing or else you'll be on your way to the emergency room - dead on arrival.
9. They don't read signs.
- It clearly says "Keep right. Give way to rushing passengers." There shouldn't even be a sign like this. It is... guess what? Common sense! This is also true when walking on hallways, sidewalks or corridors. It's an unwritten rule but yes it is a rule. Keep right.
- "10 items or less only" And here you come with your big cart standing in line with people carrying small baskets. Then when it is your turn, you'll cause a commotion while spouting insults to the cashier on how unreasonable they are for not letting you pay there.
10. They don't know how to behave properly in the movie theater.
- There is such a thing as "SILENT MODE" on your smartphone so that you can keep it quiet when needed. In the movie theater, there will be a movie playing and other people watching. Yes, people other than you. If you want to talk on your phone then get out!
- We should all feel comfortable when watching in the cinema, I do agree with that statement. But please, it is not your living room! Don't put you feet up in front of you because below your filthy shoes lie another person's head. Oh, you didn't know?
- I know you don't like her. I don't like her as well but I would kill you if you don't shut up!
March 30,2014
Okay. Here's my list. I'm still working on it but it will surely be a long one.
1. They set an appointment then arrive 1 hour later (or never arrive at all). - Geez! It only costs 1 peso to send a message or please just answer my call!
2. They reserve a seat at the cinema or in the bus but they would occupy other people's seats. - Why do you think they asked you to choose a seat in the first place?
3. They don't know what "first come, first served" means. - Learn to fall in line people! (If parent's can't, schools should teach this. Seriously.)
4. They don't have any consideration for other people using the restroom. - There's a water closet in the cubicle. Notice the seat? You sit on it! (Don't give me a history or lifestyle BS. We all live in a modern world. This should be common sense by now.)
5. They bring their children in public places and let them misbehave. - They are YOUR children. Be responsible! (And don't tell me I don't understand because I don't have children. This has nothing to do with that. We are talking about common courtesy.)
6. They treat you based on how you dress. - This is especially true in shops in the mall. I'll wear whatever the heck I want to wear and that doesn't change the fact that I'm still a customer. Don't be disrespectful just because you don't see me in trendy and expensive clothes. And surprise, surprise! You're not the store owner. You're just a worker like the rest of us so do your job well.
7. They judge you depending on the language you use. - Unfortunately, I only speak Tagalog and English. In many retail establishments or restaurants, they prioritize customers who speak in English (and like in the previous post, English-speaking Filipinos in posh clothes). Why are we like this? Almost all of us can speak English but choose to speak in our mother tongue because it's just how it is. Look around you - you're in the Philippines! Oh, the shocking truth! Why does it have to do anything with being treated well? Don't get me wrong. It's perfectly fine to speak in English but we deserve to be respected regardless of the language we speak.
8. They walk slowly in very busy streets. - *bleep bleep* I almost got hit by a car because you're not paying attention and you are still walking very slowly in front of me! If you're a Filipino, you know that you should hurry when on the pedestrian crossing or else you'll be on your way to the emergency room - dead on arrival.
9. They don't read signs.
- It clearly says "Keep right. Give way to rushing passengers." There shouldn't even be a sign like this. It is... guess what? Common sense! This is also true when walking on hallways, sidewalks or corridors. It's an unwritten rule but yes it is a rule. Keep right.
- "10 items or less only" And here you come with your big cart standing in line with people carrying small baskets. Then when it is your turn, you'll cause a commotion while spouting insults to the cashier on how unreasonable they are for not letting you pay there.
10. They don't know how to behave properly in the movie theater.
- There is such a thing as "SILENT MODE" on your smartphone so that you can keep it quiet when needed. In the movie theater, there will be a movie playing and other people watching. Yes, people other than you. If you want to talk on your phone then get out!
- We should all feel comfortable when watching in the cinema, I do agree with that statement. But please, it is not your living room! Don't put you feet up in front of you because below your filthy shoes lie another person's head. Oh, you didn't know?
- I know you don't like her. I don't like her as well but I would kill you if you don't shut up!
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Plastikan
Paano ko ba sisimulan 'to? Sa tagal ko nang hindi nagsusulat, hindi ko na alam kung ano'ng sasabihin. Sa bagay, bukod naman sa walang kapararakang mga bagay sa blog na ito, nariyan din ang mga reklamo ko sa mundo. Magrereklamo ako.
Nitong nakaraan ay nagtungo kami sa Quezon City Hall upang magbayad ng dapat bayaran. Matapos ang lahat ay doon na rin kami nananghalian.
Maraming kumakain sa paligid sapagkat maraming mga nagbebenta ng pagkaing Pinoy. Ilan sa mga ito ay kalamay, okoy, karyoka, turon, kanin at ulam, halo-halo, atbp. Habang masayang kumakain (bagama't nag-aalala sa dami ng mantika ng pagkain), napansin naming maraming umaalis na nag-iiwan ng mga pinagkainan nila sa mga halaman at ilalim ng mga upuan. Nakapagtataka sapagkat ni hindi ko man kinailangang tumingin pa sa malayo upang maghanap ng basurahan.
Nitong nakaraan ay nagtungo kami sa Quezon City Hall upang magbayad ng dapat bayaran. Matapos ang lahat ay doon na rin kami nananghalian.
Maraming kumakain sa paligid sapagkat maraming mga nagbebenta ng pagkaing Pinoy. Ilan sa mga ito ay kalamay, okoy, karyoka, turon, kanin at ulam, halo-halo, atbp. Habang masayang kumakain (bagama't nag-aalala sa dami ng mantika ng pagkain), napansin naming maraming umaalis na nag-iiwan ng mga pinagkainan nila sa mga halaman at ilalim ng mga upuan. Nakapagtataka sapagkat ni hindi ko man kinailangang tumingin pa sa malayo upang maghanap ng basurahan.
Ayan oh! Ang layo 'di ba? Sa katunayan, marami pang mga kalat ngunit hindi ko na lamang nakuhanan dahil nahiya naman ako sa ibang mga kumakain. At dahil may kahihiyan ako, itinapon ko naman lahat ng nakita kong basura sa lugar na iyan.
Tatlong malalaking basurahan, ilang hakbang lamang mula sa aming kinauupuan. Nakapagtataka kung bakit maraming pinagkainan sa paligid sa kabila nang pagkakaroon ng mga basurahang makikita mo kahit hindi ka mahilig sa kalabasa.
Katamaran lang talaga ang tanging naiisip kong dahilan. Bakit ba ang tamad-tamad ng mga tao? Napakasimpleng bagay nito pero bakit hindi magawa nang maayos? Ano ba yan? Gising mga kababayan, maliit na bagay lang ito. Ni hindi ka man pagpapawisan sa paglapit sa basurahan (Yes, zero calories). Ang dami-dami nating reklamo sa buhay pero wala tayong ginagawa para solusyunan ito. Gusto ko sanang maniwalang hindi pa napag-iiwanan ng sibilisasyon ang Pilipinas ngunit parang nawawalan na ko ng pag-asa.
Ang daming dinadahilan at ang daming sinisisi. Ang daming dinadahilan. Ang daming sinisisi. 'Yan na nga ba talaga ang nangingibabaw na ugali ng mga tao sa bansang ito? Sana'y gugulin na lamang natin ang oras sa paggawa ng mga bagay na ikabubuti ng ating buhay. Itigil na sana ang pag-asa lamang sa iba. "May magtatapon naman nyan." Tsk tsk tsk.
Simple lang naman. Gawin natin kung anong makakaya natin. Sanayin natin ang ating mga sariling gawin ang tama. Ayusin natin kung ano ang mali.
Grabe basura lang ang dami ko nang sinabi. 'Yun nga yun eh. Sariling BASURA LANG natin hindi pa maitapon nang maayos. Anong mahirap doon?
Buti na lang may mga grupo ng taong gumagawa nito. May mga tao pa ring may malasakit.
At dahil ako ito, sa totoo lang hindi naman ko sinasadyang sabihin ng malakas: "Grabe ang tatamad ng mga tao. Ang lapit-lapit lang ng basurahan hindi pa itapon!" Nagpapasalamat na rin naman akong narinig nung katabi namin. Tumayo silang tatlo at iiwan na sana yung pinagkainan nila sa mga halaman. Sabi nung isa, "Uy yung basura..." May gamit din ang pagiging maldita minsan.
Diyan nagtatapon este nagtatapos ang aking kwento. Ayon nga sa pamangkin ko, "The End."
Friday, June 13, 2014
Star
Hindi ko alam kung bakit ako kumakain ng tinapay na may Star margarine. Hindi naman ako mahilig kumain ng tinapay sa umaga. Senyales ba ito ng pagtanda?
Oo nga naman bente sais na 'ko. Hindi pa naman katandaan ngunit malapit na ring mawala sa kalendaryo sabi nga nila. (Sino nga sila? Ewan ko rin.)
Naubos ko na ang kalahati ng tinapay. Kakaiba. Kulay dilaw na parang may sakit. Hindi ko masabi kung masarap o hindi. Parang... ahh! Panghugas ng pinggan! Hindi pa ako nakakain ng panghugas ng pinggan ngunit tuwing tititigan ko ang tinapay, ito ang naiisip ko. Hindi rin ako mahilig maghugas ng pinggan. Ano ba yun?
Ayan, ubos na!
Oo nga naman bente sais na 'ko. Hindi pa naman katandaan ngunit malapit na ring mawala sa kalendaryo sabi nga nila. (Sino nga sila? Ewan ko rin.)
Naubos ko na ang kalahati ng tinapay. Kakaiba. Kulay dilaw na parang may sakit. Hindi ko masabi kung masarap o hindi. Parang... ahh! Panghugas ng pinggan! Hindi pa ako nakakain ng panghugas ng pinggan ngunit tuwing tititigan ko ang tinapay, ito ang naiisip ko. Hindi rin ako mahilig maghugas ng pinggan. Ano ba yun?
Ayan, ubos na!
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Blag!
I miss blogging! I'm out of ideas though. What to write about? Hmmm... I'm once again losing interest in the things that I've once liked.
I don't want my blog entries to be as boring as me. Unfortunately, this is how my brain is right now - empty and useless. I missed the days when I can just write about anything. It's not that they are really interesting but I did enjoy writing them.
I'll try again next time.
I don't want my blog entries to be as boring as me. Unfortunately, this is how my brain is right now - empty and useless. I missed the days when I can just write about anything. It's not that they are really interesting but I did enjoy writing them.
I'll try again next time.
Saturday, July 6, 2013
RAM
Some of the things I should be doing while trying to figure out what to do with my life...
1. Stay stable
2. Get a part-time job
3. Lose weight
4. Find a new hobby
5. Save money
6. Invest
7. Improve skills
8. Develop new skills
9. Avoid forming unhealthy attachments
10. Stop procrastinating
Some of them I'm already doing but many of them are still waiting to be done...
1. Stay stable
2. Get a part-time job
3. Lose weight
4. Find a new hobby
5. Save money
6. Invest
7. Improve skills
8. Develop new skills
9. Avoid forming unhealthy attachments
10. Stop procrastinating
Some of them I'm already doing but many of them are still waiting to be done...
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