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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Sapat ba ang kaalaman mo tungkol sa HIV at AIDS?

June 29, 2013 0 Comments


Mamayang gabi (June 29, 2013) ay tatalakayin ng palabas na Magpakailanman sa GMA7 ang isang maselang isyung kinahaharap ng ating bansa — ang HIV at AIDS. Gaano na nga ba natin kakilala ang sakit na ito at paano natin mapipigilan ang tumataas na bilang ng mga HIV positive sa bansa?


HIV (Human immunodeficiency virus) ay isang klase ng virus na sumisira ang immune system ng katawan ng tao na kung lumala (kapag humina ang immune system ng tao, madali na itong kakapitan ng sakit) ay mauuwi sa AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) na syang kinatatakutan dahil ito'y nakamamatay. (So, hindi magkapareho ang HIV at AIDS, ok na?)

Hindi lang iyon ang dahilan kung bakit pinangingilagan ang sakit na ito, ang lipunan na kasi mismo natin ang nagdidikta ng kahihinatnan ng mga HIV positive. Imbes na suporta at lakas ng loob ang ibigay natin sa mga may HIV, STIGMA at diskriminasyon pa ang natatanggap nila. Bakit? Dahil hindi naman natin ito lubusan naiintindihan. 


Kung yung taong makakasalubong ko ay kakilala kong may HIV, mahihirapan din siguro akong makisalamuha sa kanya dahil ang thinking ko eh bawal syang lapitan kasi nakakahawa ang kondisyon nya.
Nabago ang pananaw kong ito nung dumalo ako sa 'YES2Test' campaign ng Philippines Legislators' Committee on Population and Development (PLCPD) at UNAIDS through a bloggers forum noong May 31. Tinalakay nila ang tumataas na bilang ng naitatalang HIV positive sa bansa. Akala ko din, kapag may HIV ka na madedeads ka na agad, ngunit nabasag yun nung mameet ko sa nasabing event si Wango Gallaga, HIV positive since 2005. Napabilang ako bigla 2013 minus 2005 = 8 years na siyang may HIV but still kicking! 

"Gaano na nga ba natin kakilala ang sakit na ito at paano natin mapipigilan ang tumataas na bilang ng mga HIV positive sa bansa?"
Maaaring sa part na ito, napaopen ka na ng isang tab sa browser mo para isearch ang symptoms ng HIV o kung paano ito makukuha. Madami yan ngunit para makasigurado, bakit hindi mo itry magpatest? 
"You know na ikaw ay kandidato for AIDS only because you know your own sexual behavior." - Mareng Winnie (Bawal ang Pasaway: Positibo -Usapang HIV/AIDS)

You know yourself better than anyone else. Be brave. Be informed. Say YES to Test!


References:
http://aids.gov
http://www.plcpd.com

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Tribal Hills Mountain Resort Review

June 25, 2013 0 Comments


While I'm surfing the internet, I've been thinking of where to go to this summer together with my significant other. So while I'm on my routine of checking deal sites, I saw this deal in groupon: "Puerto Galera Trip Package with Accommodations at Tribal Hills, Breakfast, and Activities: For Two, Four, Eight, or Twelve Persons". I checked their website, some reviews, and came up with a plan. I discussed it with him and we both agreed on the price of the deal which is Php 3,960 for 2 persons - 3D/2N Package.

This will be our first time to go to Puerto Galera so we're both excited. I just asked some "gala na friends" for directions how to go there and thankfully with God's travelling mercy, we got there safe. The original plan was, he will make sundo of me from work and will go to Cubao to look for terminals going to Batangas Port but we were advised to just wait for a bus in Shaw Crossing so that's what we did. Luckily we are just on time for the boat ride so we didn't wait too long in the Port. (the boat ride goes from Batangas to Muelle Port)

Arrival at Muelle Port. Yey!!! Its Puerto Galera beybi! This is it!
In Muelle Port there is a shuttle that will take the tourists to their designated resorts (but you have to confirm that from the resorts that will accommodate you).

Arrival at Tribal Hills Resort

little fellow that welcomed us
Reception Area
Our Room. We checked-in at room 8. A very spacious standard room. The bed has another sliding bed underneath (sorry dunno what to call it haha!). 
The bedroom with 2 bath towels
Cable TV with red Remote :)
A Cozy Bathroom with Soap and Hot & Cold Shower
Veranda
Morning View from our room


It's there until we checked out
Cutie parrot that mimics some words I can't understand haha lol
Swimming pool & Jacuzzi




Our Breakfast
Good Points:
  • Accommodating and friendly staffs
  • A very nice place. Quiet and clean
  • Big standard room (I saw a mini ref in our room but its not necessary for us to use it)
  • Delicious food
Needs Improvement:
  • The shuttle car only has 3 schedules for rides going to white beach.
  • Food is a bit expensive. (But I think that is normal for a resort not near the beach)
  • No service phone. (It doesn't really bother us because they will give you cellphone numbers to call or text if you need anything)
The Verdict. Our experience in Puerto Galera is even greater because of Tribal Hills Resort. If you're not into night life and just want a relaxing weekend trip with family or loved ones, this place is best for you. Puerto Galera is one of the beautiful place the Philippines has to offer so don't miss it! 

Tribal Hills Mountain Resort
http://tribalhills.com/
(63) 917-575-0599
Facebook Page here