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Rex Education and PPCRV Call for Voters to Discern Well, vote according to Our Values, and be Maka-Pilipinas

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With the National Elections just within reach, Rex Education and the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) are working together to help educate voters about the values we should be looking for in the leaders we will elect.
“How the Philippines will come out of this pandemic and handle the impending global economic recession will rely on the next 6 years. This is why it is crucial that the leaders we will elect in the upcoming May 9 elections share the heart of the Filipino people and possess the values to stand for and serve our country. We have to choose well and vote for someone who is truly Maka-Pilipinas,” said Rex Education CEO, Don Timothy Buhain.
The leader we deserve is Maka-Pilipinas
Varying standards, opinions, and principles come into play in the bid for national and local positions. What matters in the end when electing a leader is that it’s not enough to choose someone wise and experienced; we must also choose a leader who embodies the virtues of a true Filipino citizen and champion. PPCRV launched the voter education program that highlights what it takes to be Maka-Pilipinas to emphasize the values that make a true Filipino leader.
To be Maka-Pilipinas is to be maka-Diyos(faithful to God), maka-tao (respects life and people), maka-bayan(patriotic), at maka-kalikasan (environmentally concerned). These are the four good citizenship core values embedded in the 1987 Constitution, which highlights these core values’ roots and importance in our culture and history.
To help Filipinos better understand what makes a leader truly Maka-Pilipinas, PPCRV broke down the four core values—maka-Diyos, maka-tao, maka-bayan, at maka-kalikasan—into 16 good citizenship values. Does your candidate tick all the boxesof this checklist?

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Organique Acai Premium Blend Your Partner in Stroke Prevention or Recovery

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Over the past two years of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions, you might now feel that life’s almost getting back to normal. The government started lifting restrictions like the use of face shields have come to an end, allowing kids and seniors in malls and travel destinations, the start of face-to-face classes, and many other things. Looking back to the lockdown and restriction period, what have you done during those years? Is your daily routine still the same as before the pandemic or have you become more health-conscious? 

Even though we now adjust to a new normal, it is still vital for us to practice and continue our cleaning and healthy lifestyle habits as the threat of the coronavirus remains. Consistency in healthy habits is our lifetime protection from viruses and other illnesses like stroke, the second leading cause of death worldwide. 

Most think that stroke attack only adults, while in fact, it can occur at a younger age as well and even in kids. Hypertension, heart disease, obesity, high cholesterol levels, diabetes, and any other health problems can lead to stroke. It is very important to be firmly fixed the habits of a healthy lifestyle because, in the long run, it’s a big help to prevent future stroke attacks or even recover from it if you or a family member have been there.

How can we avoid stroke attacks? Check your current lifestyle, avoid these habits and foods that are risky to having a stroke: Continue reading →

Lenten 2022: Visita Iglesia and Easter Activity at The Manila Hotel

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The Manila Hotel revives pre-pandemic traditions in observance of Lent and to celebrate Easter. With an array of activities for its staycation, dining, and walk-in guests, and even those staying at home, the iconic hotel gives city folk and those who prefer to stay in Metro Manila options for the coming week.


Visita Iglesia 2022

Lenten tradition of Visita Iglesia is a time to commemorate and solemnly celebrate Christ’s passion in prayer and sacrifice. With a stay at the hotel on April 13 and 14, 2022 for a minimum deluxe room rate of only P7,000 nett and suite room rate of only P10,000 nett, guests can register 2 adults and 2 children 12 years old and below to join the Visita Iglesia tour. The walk-in rate for adults is P1, 500 nett and 50% off on the walk-in rate for children 5 to 12 years old.

Stopping at seven churches, namely Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Pope Pius XII Church, St. Pancratius Church, Malate Catholic Church and the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guidance, the tour includes round-trip shuttle service, in-vehicle guides, bottled water, and a scheduled snack stop at Marcelino Street Café at The Manila Prince Hotel.

Registration for the Visita Iglesia guided tour is coursed through the hotel’s Front Desk/Reception upon room booking or for walk-in guests. For inquiries and reservation, please call 85270011 or email resvn@themanilahotel.com. Continue reading →

 Duck Hat Craft for Kids

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Hello there! It’s been ages since I made a post about Kid’s Educational Activities. 

In this comeback post of mine, I will be sharing DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Duck Hat Craft for Kids. This is, actually one of my toddler’s school performance tasks in PNE (Physical and Natural Environment) lesson for the 3rd quarter of online learning. Their topic for the quarter is about animals, their houses, foods, different body coverings, movement, and names of adult and baby animals.

Let’s start crafting! Check down for the materials needed as well as the steps in making. Watch also for the short video making of Duck Hat and do it with your tots. It is a great moment to learn, bond and unleash the creative skills of your child. Continue reading →

Producing a Globally Competitive Pinoy Tech-Voc

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Educational attainment is considered as one of the most powerful tools and a stepping stone in achieving one’s goal to land into a white-collar job. However, for some choosing a career is not that easy. There are so many things to consider such as field of interest, financial incapacity and others. To support the educational needs of Filipinos, the Philippine Government provides Technical-Vocational Education. It is a kind of education where you can learn, enhance practical skills and knowledge that will be of help in employment.

Technical-vocational education in the Philippines has always been an unpopular choice among high school graduates because it is perceived that getting a technical-vocational education is not glamorous as there is no prestige, no recognition, no job security and no professional status in working in the technical-vocational field.   In short, having a technical-vocational background is considered inferior compared to a university degree and only the ‘bobo’ enroll in these courses. 

Tech-voc professionals should be regarded as graduates with equal opportunity, job security, professional status, and recognition to our society that professionals of 4- year higher education programs enjoy.

This kind of notion should be eradicated because “Hindi bobo ang Pinoy technical-vocational graduates.”  If our technical-vocational institutes (TVI) are managed and monitored well, they will be able to produce world-class and skilled graduates who  can compete strongly against our neighboring countries.  Tech-voc graduates fill an important role in different industries in the country and overseas.  And if our tech-voc graduates become job-ready and globally competitive, they could contribute a lot to the national income and economic.  One industry that is in dire need of skills and various technical knowhow is the service industry, and we are talking worldwide here, what a big void to fill!   

Highly-industrialized countries like Japan, Singapore, and Korea have made necessary advancements in their educational system, focusing on academic excellence and technological innovation.  These progressive countries teach their citizens to become productive, income-generating and contribute to the national  coffers.  They put emphasis on the quality of products and service and really invested in technical training.  These countries believe in the strength of their manpower and their role in the national economy.

According to Tony Galvez,  President of Technical and Vocational Schools and Associations in the Philippines or TEVSAPHIL-National and an expert in the technical and vocational education and training industry in the country:

“Philippine TVET ang pag-asa para sa kinabukasan ng mamamayan at ng bayan, kung maayos at maganda ang programa.” Continue reading →