Class Suspension on Feast of the Black Nazarene 2013

As the Feast of the Black Nazarene approaches, schools and universities around Metro Manila announced its suspension of classes during the feast. The Black Nazarene is known to devotes in Spanish as Nuestro Padre Jesus Nazareno.

The history behind its dark complexion was said to be because it survived a burning ship on its arrival from Mexico. The feast is held annually during the 9th of January and during Good Friday.

Class Suspended for the following Schools:

A. Mabini Elementary School
Geronimo Santiago Elementary School
 Ramon Avancena High School
Manila High School
V. Mapa High School
Araullo High School
City College of Manila
 Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and
Manila Science High School

Class Suspended for the following Universities: 

University of the East (UE) Manila
San Beda College
Centro Escolar University (CEU)
Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila)
Far Eastern University
University of Sto. Tomas
Colegio de San Juan de Letran
San Sebastian College-Recoletos
Adamson University

Route of the Procession:

From Quirino Grandstand (Luneta), right Katigbak Drive thru P. Burgos,left Taft Ave.(P.Burgos) thru McArthur Bridge,right Palanca,thru under Quezon Bridge,left Quezon Blvd.,right Fraternal,right Vergara,left Duque de Alba,left Castillejos,left farnecio,right Arlegui,left Nepomuceno,left Aguila,right Carcer,right Hidalgo thru Plaza Del Carmen,left Bilibid Viejo thru Puyat,left Guzman,right Hidalgo,left Barbosa,right Globo de Oro thru under Quezon Bridge,right Palanca,right Villalobos thru Plaza Miranda to Quiapo Church.

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Drive Check : BLOWBAGETS

The holidays might be over.. (for now) but it doesn't mean that we should continue our lives recklessly without any concern for others or ourselves..

This isn't mine but it sure is helpful for those who have a car.
Here is just a list of the things to check before heading off to your destination.

B - battery
L - lights (headlight, signal lights and brake lights)
O - Oil (check your 2T oil)
W - Water (radiator & wiper washer)
B - brakes
A - air pressure of tires
G - gas (the most important!)
E - early warning device or reflectorized vest (for better visibility especially if its raining and at night)
T - tools
S - SELF (are you fit to ride today?)

Have a safe trip everyone!

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The 3 Saving Words

Today I just wanted to share these 3 words that I’ve heard last Sunday. These 3 Saving words are Stop, Look and Listen. Three words that are very common for us specially when we were kids. Words that help us grow andwords that unconsciously help us survive all through out the years. All of these are actually self explanatory but how can they save us you might ask? 

I’ll just share this on my own opinion and ideas.

Stop - when we’re still learning how to stand on our own or better yet, during our primary years in school some of us might have heard our elders or authorities telling us to stop, we stop whatever we’re doing and give them our attention. Normally, someone with power / authority won’t tell us to stop unless we’re doing something wrong. The moment they tell us to stop means there is something more important or inappropriate with what we’re doing. As a kid we always hear them saying that we should listen to those who are more experienced or older than us though some of those information were sometimes wrong, we will still find most of their words sooner or later useful, maybe not in your life but to someone who is dear to you.

Look - is best described to be an analyzation part of our lives. As thoughts play in our mind we normally analyze things before jumping into conclusions, ’cause frankly, when we don’t analyze such things we always end up messed, confused or miserable in the end. Most of us have heard this famous quotation saying “regrets were always found in the end”. From small to huge decisions, we always found someone if not ourselves regretting something that they done and what better way to solve this situation than observing and analyzing them.

Listen - now this is something that we can’t escape from since the moment we open our eyes until the momentwe close them. It might not be something worth hearing, or it could be noise, senseless information or could be something that can change our lives. Have you ever heard the saying “keep your friends close and your enemies closer”? This is a good example (on my own opinion) when it comes to listening. Each word, each data is vital in a battle and if listening isn’t a part of your hobbies you might actually fall. Being someone who talks to much is not that bad, just always remember to not over do that. Because you might be called a “Know-it-all” which can ruin your image. Listen to what you’re saying and you must know when to stop talking.

Be cautious, be saved.
Stop, Look and Listen – before crossing the street to prevent accidents
Stop, Look and Listen – before jumping to huge decisions to avoid jeopardy
Stop, Look and Listen – before everything else.

There’s always a right way, but there’s always a way which is fun.
From time to time, it’s not that bad to be cautious.

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How to avoid hold-ups on PUVs - Philippines

A thing that caught my attention is the increasing incident of robbery. While Christmas vacation was near, many were trying their best to gain money either the nice way or the hard way. But for those who have their dark sides, the easiest way seems to be the best way.

So what happened actually?

There was just this unregistered vehicle which imitates those PUVs (Public Utility Vehicles) to gather passengers at night and when the people or the timing was right will declare hold-up to those who were inside to gain valuable goods or money.

The suspects doesn’t only include some passengers but also the driver was a partner in crime.

How to avoid them?

·         Make sure that you are riding legitimate and registered vehicles only.

·         Registered PUVs wear yellow plate number

·         Doesn’t use heavy tinted mirrors

·         UV Express has a printed sign on the body indicating that it was a legitimate

The love for knowledge and awareness doesn’t hurt. It is the only thing standing between tragedy and ourselves so we should regularly update ourselves with the latest strategies to help us during certain situations.

Aside from all of the information shared to you by anyone. The primary attitude that we should observe all the time is to be vigilant.

Be safe, be observant, and be vigilant.

May we all have a blessed year!

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