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Young Life
Bernadette Lunas, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com.ph
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RUN, LAUREN, RUN! Discipline, determination, and drive are Lauren Lim's secrets to getting to where she is now in the field of running and triathlon. Guess 1981 eau de toilette
By Bernadette Lunas
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hate it when people tell me I can’t do things,” Lauren Lim said frankly. You might think such as person saying such a statement is just another stubborn twentysomething, but her refusal to accept that her capacity is limited to what other people think has gotten her really far, quite literally. At 24, Lauren is considered a wunderkind in the running and triathlon community. she has already stepped on the podium several times. she placed third in her age group (20-24) at the Regent 5i50 Triathlon last June, her team sante Barley TriTeam took the second spot at the TRI united 2017 exceed Long Distance in subic held in July, and she finished second in her category at the Cobra Ironman 70.3 with an impressive overall time of 06:05:23 covering a total distance of 113km (1.9km swim, 90km bike ride, and 21.1km run) With such accomplishments, it’s hard to believe that Lauren only started running two years ago, when a friend “forced” her to join a 5km fun run which took her an hour to finish. she shared after that event she swore off running, but she did again, this time a “real” run. “I finished [the 5km distance] in 30 minutes,” Lim cheerfully related. she said that something “just clicked” when she crossed the finish line. “[I thought] if I can do it in 30 and I wasn’t tired when I crossed the finish line, maybe I can join another one and push myself even more,” she recounted. When her run time for short distance has improved she then decided to tackle a 42-kilometer track, which drove skeptics to question her capacity. “someone pointed out that marathon would be extremely hard and extremely painful; they told me I might not be able to finish it,” shared Lauren. The “warning” did not shake Lauren’s resolve though, as she signed up for the Bull Run, a marathon event for first-timers, and went home with a first place (women’s division) trophy. Her thirst for challenge led her to sign up for her first triathlon event; she joined without prior experience in biking and swimming. “I just signed up for it—I had no background, I had no coach, I had no team, I had nothing.” But since she already bought a bike, her first triathlon coach, Andy Leuterio reluctantly guided her. Her discipline (she trains every morning before going to work and after) and sheer determination helped her cross the finish line. Lauren stressed, “everyone’s potential is limitless, people can do so many things. When someone tells me that accomplishing something is impossible, I take it as a challenge.” The young athlete will be taking on another challenge on Oct. 8 as she’s about to run at the Bank of America Chicago Marathon wearing the latest skechers Performance GORun Ride 6. The latest model features a lightweight and enhanced 5Gen cushioning for additional impact protection and response, and skechers Go knit fabric upper with 3D printed overlays. Lauren, skechers Performance’s newest brand ambassador, emphasizes the importance of wearing the right pair of shoes especially when running long distance. “A good pair of shoes can get you really far.” Turn to C2
Guess Fragrances is making a huge comeback armed with a clean scented perfume for women packaged in a millennial pink box. Inspired by the heritage of the brand, and quite obviously by the year of its foundation, Guess 1981 is made for the modern Guess girls “who know exactly what they want.” The light, understated fragrance embodies the LA lifestyle, where the brand was founded, and echoes notes of southern Californian nature through clean, textured woods and airy, sensual musk. It opens with a powdery violet and woody ambrette, which then transforms into tantalizing jasmine petals, sweet juicy pear, and sandalwood heart. Guess 1981 Eau de toilette is available in 50ml for P2,350 and in 100ml for P2,850. All perfumes under Guess Fragrances are available at select Rustan’s, SM, Landmark, and Robinsons department stores.
Lauren trains at 5:30 a.m., then goes to work, and trains again after she clocks out.
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Brick run 2017 Brings together Builders and runners ADRenALIne, good vibes, and lots of Lego bricks made the first Brick Run at sM By the Bay on sept. 17 a fun experience. (Photos by Rex Perzeus Sardinia) Young builders making their own LeGO creations
Runners join in the post-run exercise
LeGO model of the Brick Run 2017 track at sM Moa
Winners of the 16km run
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like daniel Marsh and niCo BolziCo By Daniel Reyes
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TYpIcAl work day can drain a person’s physical energy and mental sharpness, but famous travel vlogger Daniel Marsh and savvy businessman Nico Bolzico enjoy their work, no matter how tough their day is. Their secret? They make sure they have enough energy. Solenn Heussaff’s funny husband Nico says that having the right amount of energy, enough to sustain him through the day, affects everything. “[When] you have more energy you enjoy everything else. If after work you’re still energetic then you [can] go have dinner with your wife, or you can still have a drink with your friends,” he explains.
despite the difficulty managing time, he still tries to workout and be healthy. “I do as much as I can because having a healthy body, not just aesthetically healthy, [but] physically healthy—[by] eating the right food and exercising regularly—makes you think faster and more efficient in tackling the world in front of you,” shares the vlogger who currently has 199,411 subscribers on YouTube. For Nico, having the will and knowing your Strive to live a healthy lifestyle priorities are vital in living and maintaining a Achieving a healthy lifestyle can be hard healthy lifestyle filled with good vibes. especially today when finding extra time to be physically fit and socially active is a Look at the bigger picture challenge. Nico says his motivation to always And Daniel is no stranger to this strug- have the energy and the willpower to gle, what with his nomad lifestyle that en- maintain the lifestyle that he has now is tails traversing in different landscapes. But his family.
“[When] the day [comes] that I have kids, I want to be able to play football with them, and be able to run and still have the energy to enjoy things with my family,” he muses, adding, “If you’re healthy, you can enjoy much of your life.” Daniel, meanwhile, advises to always work hard and go beyond one’s perceived limitations. “You gotta, like, not care about what people think because if you do you’re not gonna get anywhere. Accept what you are, what you do, and believe in the bigger picture. Believe in the long-term and not think about what the people in the short-term say about you or think about you because you define who you are,” emphasizes Daniel. Supplement your energy Aside from living healthy and keeping a positive attitude, Daniel and Nico get a boost to conquer their day from Berocca. Berocca, which contains a specific combination of B-vitamins, Vitamin c enhanced with added calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc, helps improve physical energy and mental sharpness by releasing the maximum energy people get from their food.
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Daniel Marsh and entrepreneur Nico Bolzico enjoy their work, no matter how hard their day is, with the help of healthy lifestyle, positive attitude, and Berocca.
Republic of the Philippines Department of Health CENTRAL OFFICE BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE Request foR expRession of inteRest pRoCuReMent of ConsuLtinG seRViCes foR tHe DeVeLopMent AnD iMpLeMentAtion of HeALtH pRoMotion CoMMuniCAtion AnD ADVoCACY pLAn foR tHe essentiAL non-CoMMuniCABLe DiseAse DiVision (enCDD) pRoGRAMs Rei-Cs-Gop-2017-025 1. The Department of Health (DOH), through the General Appropriations Act of 2017 intends to apply the sum of Twenty Million Philippine Pesos (PhP 20,000,000.00) being the Approved Budget for the Contract (ABC) to payment under the contract for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Development and Implementation of Health Promotion Communication and Advocacy Plan for the Essential Non-Communicable Disease Division (ENCDD) Programs. Bids received in excess of the ABC shall be automatically rejected at the opening of the financial proposal. 2. The DOH now calls for the submission of eligibility documents for the Procurement of Consulting Services for the Development and Implementation of Health Promotion Communication and Advocacy Plan for the Essential NonCommunicable Disease Division (ENCDD) Programs. Eligibility documents of interested consultants must be duly received by the COBAC B Secretariat on or before October 9, 2017, 9:00 A.M. at COBAC Conference Room, G/F Building 6, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Applications for eligibility will be evaluated based on a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion. 3. Interested bidders may obtain further information from COBAC Secretariat, COBAC Conference Room, G/F, Building 6, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila and inspect the Bidding Documents at the address given above during 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. 4. A complete set of Bidding Documents may be acquired by interested Bidders on October 1, 2017 to November 6, 2017 from the address above upon payment of applicable fee for the Bidding Documents, pursuant to the latest Guidelines issued by the GPPB in the amount of Twenty Five Thousand Philippine Pesos (PhP25,000.00). It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS) and the website of the Procuring Entity, provided that Bidders shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids. 5. The COBAC shall draw up the short list of consultants from those who have submitted Expression of Interest, including the eligibility documents, and have been determined as eligible in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR). The criteria and rating system for short listing are: a) Applicable Work Experience of the Consultant (50 %) b) Qualification of Consultant (40 %) c) Current Workload Relative to the Capacity (10 %) 6. Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the IRR of R.A. 9184. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, cooperatives, and partnerships or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines. 7. The Procuring Entity shall evaluate bids using the Quality Cost Based Evaluation Procedure (QCBE). The criteria and rating system for the evaluation of bids shall be provided in the Instructions to Bidders. 8.
The contract shall be completed within Twelve (12) months upon receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP). 9. The DOH reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders. 10. For further information, please refer to: COBAC B SECRETARIAT Department of Health 2nd Floor, Building 6, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila 1003 Tel. No. 651-7800 Loc. 1625 – 1627; Telefax No. 711-6061 Website: www.doh.gov.ph; (SGD) MA. CAROLINA V. TAIÑO, CPA, MGM, CESO IV Assistant Secretary of Health COBAC B Chairperson (MS-OCT. 1, 2017)
Republic of the Philippines Department of Health CENTRAL OFFICE BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEE Invitation to Bid PROCUREMENT OF VARIOUS GOODS 1.
The Department of Health (DOH), through the General Appropriations Act CY 2017 intends to procure the following projects listed below: IB No.
2017-312 2017-313 2017-314
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“Before skechers, I always get injured. When I switched to skechers, I stopped getting injuries and my pr was really big after that. I continue to get faster with skechers because they’re really light,” she shared. skechers performance’s mid-foot strike technology also helps
lauren run faster as her ground contact is reduced. For her first world major marathon, she said she’ll be bringing her Gorun ride 6 and Gorun 4s. After chicago Marathon, the sports prodigy plans to join another Ironman, marathon, and ultramarathon (for the first time). Despite her packed schedule, that includes training and working, lauren makes sure she still has time to relax. “I actually just came from Bora with friends,” she shared, “But I still trained. My friends would wake up at 8 a.m. And I would wake up quarter to 4 to run or swim.”
ABC (PHP)
Cost of Bidding Documents (Php)
309,014,512.675
50,000.00
80,988,447.68
50,000.00
95,837,500.00
50,000.00
2.
The DOH now invites Bids from eligible Bidders for the procurement of the abovecaption projects. Delivery of the Goods is required as specified in Section VI. Schedule of Requirements. Bidders should have completed contracts similar to the cited projects, equivalent to at least twenty five percent (25%) of the ABC. The description of an eligible bidder is contained in the Bidding Documents, particularly, in Section II. Instructions to Bidders.
3.
Bidding will be conducted through open competitive bidding procedures using a non-discretionary “pass/fail” criterion as specified in the 2016 Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) 9184, otherwise known as the “Government Procurement Reform Act”. Bidding is restricted to Filipino citizens/sole proprietorships, partnerships, or organizations with at least sixty percent (60%) interest or outstanding capital stock belonging to citizens of the Philippines, and to citizens or organizations of a country the laws or regulations of which grant similar rights or privileges to Filipino citizens, pursuant to RA 5183.
4.
Interested bidders may obtain further information from the COBAC Secretariat, G/F, Bldg. 6, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Sta. Cruz, Manila and inspect the Bidding Documents at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. It may also be downloaded free of charge from the website of the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System (PhilGEPS), provided that Bidders who interested to participate shall pay the applicable fee for the Bidding Documents not later than the submission of their bids.
5.
The DOH will hold a Pre-Bid Conference and the Submission and Opening of Bids at COBAC Conference Room, G/F, Building 6, Department of Health, San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila on the schedule given below:
IB No.
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Name of Contract Procurement of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food for 6-59 mos. Children Procurement of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food for Moms Procurement of Lamivudine 300mg + Tenofovir 300mg + Efavirenz 600mg
Activity (Date & Time) Submission Pre-bidding and Opening of Conference Bids
Name of Contract
of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food for 6-59 2017-312 Procurement mos. Children 2017-313 Procurement of Ready-to-Use Supplementary Food for Moms of Lamivudine 300mg + Tenofovir 300mg + 2017-314 Procurement Efavirenz 600mg
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Take advantage of the last day of sale of these stylish collections as the swiss watch brand celebrates its sweet 16 anniversary. These best-selling timepieces are available today for a 30 percent discount. If this is your first time to have a TechnoMarine watch or you want to add another one, or two, to your collection, go to any of its branches at SM Mall of Asia, SM Megamall, SM North Edsa, SM City Cebu, SM Lanang Premier, TriNoma, Greenbelt 3, Robinson›s Galleria, Robinson›s Magnolia, Shangri-La Plaza, and all MyDiamond boutiques nationwide.
23 October 2017; 9:00 AM
Bid must be duly received by the COBAC-A Secretariat at the address below on or before the date given above. All Bids must be accompanied by a bid security in any of the acceptable forms and in the amount stated below: Form of Bid Security
(a) Cash, Cashier’s/manager’s check issued by a Universal or Commercial Bank. (b) Bank draft/guarantee or irrevocable letter of credit issued by a Universal or Commercial Bank: Provided, however, that it shall be confirmed or authenticated by a Universal or Commercial Bank, if issued by a foreign bank. (c) Surety bond callable upon demand issued by a surety or insurance company duly certified by the Insurance Commission as authorized to issue such security. (d) Bid Securing Declaration
Amount of Bid Security (Not less than the required percentage of the ABC)
Two percent (2%)
Five percent (5%) No percentage required
Bid opening shall be at COBAC Conference Room, Ground Floor, Bldg. 6, Department of Health, Sta. Cruz, Manila. Bids will be opened in the presence of the Bidders’ representatives who choose to attend at the address above. Late bids shall not be accepted.
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09 October 2017; 9:00 AM
New citi credit card holders can get a new pair of sneakers
purchases of p20,000 or more within 60 participating Nike stadium or planet days to be able to redeem your e-gift sports branch by simply presenting your through the citi Mobile App. e-gift code email or sMs. shop for a new pair of sneakers at any This offer runs until Oct. 31.
7.
The DOH reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.
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For further information, please refer to: COBAC-A Secretariat Building No. 6 Department of Health San Lazaro Compound, Rizal Avenue, Sta. Cruz, Manila Tel. Nos. 651-7800 local 1625 to 1627; 1650 to 52 Facsimile No.: 741-9775
(MS-OCT. 1, 2017)
(SGD) GERARDO V. BAYUGO, MD, MPH, CESO III Undersecretary of Health COBAC – A Chairperson
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Isah V. Red, Editor / Nickie Wang, Issue Editor isahred@gmail.com
ARE THE LEGASPI TWINS GOING FULLTIME IN SHOWBIZ? By Nickie Wang
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HERE’S an adage that goes, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” And it holds true especially in entertainment industry where most celebrity kids follow in their parents’ footsteps. Take Cassandra and Maverick Legaspi for example.
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Cassy and Mavy Legaspi are growing up as charming teenagers. The sibling duo is active in sport as well as in numerous extracurricular activities apart from their occasional showbiz appearance.
The twins of Carmina Villaroel and Zoren Legaspi have literally grown up right before the public eyes being brand endorsers and commercial models since they were little toddlers. Now at 16, these young achievers are expected to be doing more than TVCs and promotions as they started aappearing in numerous TV shows. Does it mean they’re already bound to take the showbiz route? Much like her parents, Cassy seem to have caught the showbiz bug and sees herself being showbiz in the very near future. For her bedimpled twin, however, it’s the other way around, he doesn’t see himself doing something more than TV commercials. “I’m just going with the flow right now. I think I can [be like my parents who are actors]. Right now we do TV guestings, probably I’ll do a teleserye in the future but I still don’t know. I’m just enjoying what we’re doing right now,” Cassey told the press when they, along with their parents, were launched as the new brand ambassadors of CitiDrug pharmacy. The teenager added that if she wouldn’t end up being an actress, she might still do something similar to what her parents are known for. “Perhaps, a hosting job. I like doing that,” Cassy confidently beamed. As for Mavy, school is his top priority. “Right now I really don’t know if I’d go fulltime in showbiz but there’s one thing I am certain about, I want to finish school first and then go to college.” Their mother agreed that as of now the twins are focused on their studies and she thinks “it’s better that way.”She revealed that they have been receiving offers for the twins to be part of a television series but they’re reluctant to give affirmative answer since they believe that their children are not yet ready for the demanding schedule of showbiz. “I’m not sure kung kakayanin ko yung intriga especially on social media. Baka mapaaway ako. I
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and Mavy has literally grown up right before the public's eyes
think we just need to pray and we need talk as a family if ever we decide to let the kids go fulltime in showbiz,” Carmina related. Apart from being achievers in school, the Legaspi twins also excel in sport. Mavy for instance is good at basketball, he was even awarded Most Valuable Player in his school early this year. He also plays tennis, football, and volleyball. Just like her brother, Cassey also plays basketball and volleyball. And sometimes, she bonds with her dad during boxing classes while learning self-defense. As a family, they go to the gym three times a week. As brand endorsers, the fraternal twins are glad that their family is entrusted, yet again, with another project, this time to promote CitiDrug, which currently operates 60 outlets nationwide. “We couldn’t be any happier for this opportunity. We are just thankful that a lot of companies choose our family to endorse their products and services,” the twins concluded.
LOVE TEAMS SHINE IN #STARMAGICBALL2017 name-combos, and Twitter was packed with news on who’s going with who. Here is the list of couples fans were excited to see in this year’s Star Magic Ball. Maymay Entrata and Edward Barber Known as MayWard to their fans, this
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A STELLAR pool of A-list celebrities and love teams showed up and walked on the red carpet for Philippine showbiz’ glitziest and most glamorous night of the year—the annual Star Magic Ball 2017. This gathering of Star Magic talents is one of the biggest fashion and showbiz events in the country, not to mention the most anticipated, too. Last night, Twitter erupted with hashtag # StarMagicBall2017 as the annual gala saw the brightest stars rocked the red carpet. As a real-time and live platform, celebrities share live glimpses of the best show-stopping moments to make fans shriek in excitement through the microblogging site. While Kapamilya royalty were prepping up for the big night, fans and onlookers were eager to find out who their favorite stars would be bringing as dates. The guessing game made the fans all the more excited, as they post their reactions using the hashtag #RoadToStarMagicBall2017. It’s a veritable battle of the couple
DONNYFIED. Showbiz scion Donny Pangilinan is slowly making a name for himself as he dabbles between his music and hosting career.
rising love team attended their first-ever Star Magic Ball. Fans swarmed on Twitter when Edward asked Maymay to be his date during a TV show appearance. With all the hype the duo was getting, their debut appearance on the red was one of the most talked about arrivals during the glitzy night. Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla Telenovela hitmakers KathNiel once again made everyone turn their heads as they made an appearance in this year’s ball. With the two being spotted so affectionate towards each other, the fans couldn’t do anything more except to adore them. Liza Soberano and Enrique Gil Liza stunned everyone in her elegant Michael Cinco number last year, making her the Best Dressed Female actress by the end of the night. Her beauty wasn’t the only feature that caught the attention of the public; Liza was seen together with her onscreen partner, Enrique Gil. The two looked regal standing beside each other on the red carpet and fans
can’t deny the chemistry between the two actors. Janella Salvador and Elmo Magalona Elmo also whipped up something special for Janella for his proposal. #ElNella fans were up in the air when Elmo popped the question while they were on set shooting for their upcoming film, My Fairy Tale Love Story. The whole scene was nothing short of magical —a sweet song and poem number from Elmo accompanied by a stringed ensemble in the background.
HE HAS the looks everybody is raving about. From his charming smile to his boy-nextdoor looks, Donny Pangilinan easily sneaked his way to his fangirls’ hearts. Born as Donato Antonio L. Pangilinan, Donny started as an Instagram celebrity where he shared his passion for fashion, travel, music and sport through his photographs. The 19-yearold son of former actress Maricel Laxa and TV host Anthony Pangilinan stole the attention of netizens with his wacky personality and artsy Instagram feed. His photos are a mix of his OOTDs, travel destinations and concerts he went to. He also shares snippets of his everyday life such as song covers with his sister Hannah and photos of his family. But beyond his physique and charisma, the rising star is slowly making a name for himself in the industry. Just recently, he dropped his debut single “Did You?” produced by Universal Records. He maneuvers to the music scene and is currently posing as the newest VJ for music channel, Myx. He shared that his song is the kind of music that can make listeners feel both happy and sad due to its lyrics and upbeat rhythm. Before entering show business, Donny is a regular teenager who enjoys doing mundane activities. He played as small forward in his alma mater Brent International School. He also has an affinity for triathlon, water sport, and horseback riding. Growing up, his parents never expected him to have an interest in being a celebrity. He was diagnosed “slow to warm up, shy child,” which means he feels uneasy in new situations with unfamiliar people. That’s why it came out as a surprise when Donny told them about his intention to be in showbiz. Still, his parents supported him all the way. He made his debut appearance in the national television in 2016 when he guested alongside his mom in the morning talk show Magandang Buhay and since then he never left the limelight. Fiercer and bolder, Donny is more than ready to conquer greater heights and reach out for his dreams.
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Pets My Furry Bestie This corner will feature pets of animal lovers every week. We hope new owners and those thinking of getting a pet will be encouraged to be responsible “furparents” through these features. We also hope more people will be moved to be kind to animals when they read about the great relationship that can be created between humans and animals. For contributions, please email to daycarlos28@yahoo.com and put My Furry Bestie as subject.
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Ain’t that the best way to spend a sunday with your family of pets and humans? You not only enjoy a relaxing, fun-filled day, you also get to help dogs and cats who were rescued from the streets and pulled out of kill or slow-kill pounds by save Animals of Love and Light (save ALL), an animal welfare group. Today, it is Pet's Day Out at the Planas Garden inside the Quezon City Memorial Circle starting at 10 a.m. A lot of wonderful surprises and awesome experiences await both pet and furparent. Royal Canin Philippines has prepared games and prizes for participants in their mini workshop on proper care of pets. Raffle prizes will also be given away by Manila standard, the organizer of the event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
sha sha Veterinary Clinic will give away dog food. Their vets--Dr. Anthony Prado Basa and Dr. Vanessa D. Ong--will administer free anti-rabies shots to the first 200 registered dogs and cats. Just show your pet's 2016 vaccination record, and your pet will be qualified to get the free shot. Dr. Ong will also talk about the importance of giving vaccination to your pets. Katrina Costales will share the benefits of using organic items on your pets. At 3 p.m., there will be a pet blessing. The whole day, enjoy a variety of items will be on sale. There are pet seat belts, collars and leash, dog shampoo and soap, mousepads, pillows for your babies, t-shirts, and food, among others. Before the day ends, Manila standard will announce the Dog of the Day and the Cat of the Day. Do come and have fun with pets and fellow animal lovers. in photos (mousepad design by Jeannie salgado) are some of the rescued dogs and cats you will help with your participation in today's event.
PROGRAM 10:00AM – Registration 11:10AM- Welcome Remarks ( Mr. Rollie Estabillo) – Manila standard Publisher 11:15AM- introduce Pet section Ms. Desiree Carlos (Editor) FiRsT BATCh RAFFLE PRiZEs 11:30AM- Presentation from save Animals of Love and Lights (saveALL) sECOND BATCh RAFFLE PRiZEs 12:20PM- insights on Vaccination and Anti-Rabies shot By Doc Vanessa D. Ong sha sha Veterinary Clinic 1-3:00PM- TALKs from ROYAL CANiN by Clark santos(Dogs and Cats) • Grooming-Pet Care • Health and Wellness • Travel and Tricks • Training and Behavior 3:15-4:00PM- Pets Blessing ThiRD BATCh RAFFLE PRiZEs 4:30PM- Awarding-Pet of the Day One Winner each (Dog and Cat)
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By desiree carlos shE loves cats. her aunt hates animals. she can not bring home animals in her aunt's house but she could not ignore this one cat. shoosha Badiola was biking on her way to the grocery store in Paranaque when she heard a cat crying under a car. she stopped and watched the cat as he lay there, seemingly calling to everyone who passed by. she noticed he was healthy and looked well so she continued biking to get to the grocery and told herself, "i would check on you later." shoosha hurriedly brought home her grocery items, then went back to where she saw the cat. But he was gone. she looked for him in the area and called out as one would call a cat's attention. she suddenly heard cats making noises as if poised to fight. Then she saw him. There he was inside a house where she saw a lot of cats. she knew a fight
was about to ensue. "All i wanted to do was to stop the fight. i went inside and took the cat, "shoosha says. When she turned to go back to the gate, the cat now in her arms, someone from the house came out. "i was shocked and scared that she might get mad. Then i said ‘hi, sorry,
PRiNCEss ANYA was adopted by Maricel Mondejar from save Animals of Love and Light (save ALL) when she was two months old in December, 2013. she was to be put to sleep with her mother and siblings in a pound when save ALL rescued her together with 33 other dogs and cats. Today, she is Maricel's 4-yearold bestie. "i have learned a lot about loving unconditionally fro her. No questions asked, no breed matching, just pure love," Maricel says.
pumasok na ako. Nag-aaway na kasi sila,” she recalls. she was relieved when the woman said, “ it’s okay. “ it turned out the cat was a stray who went inside the woman’s house. Despite her aunt’s dislike for animals, she brought home the cat. she named him snow. “he is very sweet and gentle. he meows at me while eating.,” she describes snow. On that first day, she noticed that there seemed to be something different about him. his two front paws are not fully developed. “i thought maybe he was born that way, and i almost cried thinking how he survived in his condition when he was a kitten. Then i thought, ‘Well, he is one amazing cat!’” shoosha says. she fell in love with him the moment she saw his condition. For like him, she felt she too needed to be saved at that time. And he became her “rescuer.” “it's like we were meant to see each other, “ shoosha says. shoosa suffered form anxiety attacks then. she kept this from friends and loved ones. she felt alone then, stay-
ing inside the house and crying a lot to keep her secret, and having to handle the anxiety attacks on her own. “i kept it a secret because i was sacred that they might avoid me. Later, i would find out that i was wrong. They loved me even more,” shoosha says. But while she kept things to herself, snow was there for her. “Every time i cried, he was there. he meows at me as if he was talking to me and saying, ‘it's okay, i'm here,’" shoosha recalls. she adds: ”he helped me with my anxiety attacks. Every time i had an attack, he was there. We spend a lot of time together and we sleep together. Even if he keeps peeing on my bed, it's fine with me because i love him. i promised him that we will be together for a long time. i won't give up on him.” Today, shoosha is free from anxiety attacks. “i am amazed that a cat helped me cope with the attacks. i was’nt and am not alone anymore. i am happy. i can smile now and not be scared about what might happen. “ shoosha shares. "he saved me just i like i saved him. We saved each other, “ she adds.
LALA and three other kittens were abandoned in a vacant lot. Jhet Man saw saw them and decided to bring them home. One kitten died while the other two kittens were adopted. Jhet decided to keep Lala. she describes her furbaby: "she dominates the household. Ayaw nya ng mushy. Gusto niya, sya lang ang lalapit para maglambing." Lala also asks for treats when the dogs are given some. Jhet recounts: "she always gives me that mataray look as if she is saying, ‘hindi pa ba ako kakain?’" For Jhet, it is ironic but funny that her first rescued cat made Jhet her slave, somehow making her allow Lala to do some crazy stuff. But she is so cute, Jhet says, and such a loviable cat that she can’t say “No” to her. Lala is also not afraid of dogs, Jhet says, "Nangkukutos pa.” “she also kneads me always and loves to stay on my chest. she also stays on my shoulder."
JELLYBEAN, 3, is Carlyn Jao's first adopted dog. says Carlyn: "her previous owner cannot take care of her anymore because she was anemic and had a kidney and liver problem. But now she is healthy and will soon be spayed."