3rd Qtr - Philippine Statistics Authority

NSO celebrates its 65th anniversary
Administrator and Civil-Registrar General Carmelita N.
Ericta in her message during the NSO Anniversary program,
pushed for the continuance of the agency’s legacy of delivering
quality public service and challenged everyone to further
efforts in making this quality public service even better. This
is in justification of the fact that as the agency’s performance
improves, the public’s expectations grow notches higher.
Consequently, Administrator Ericta congratulated all NSO
employees for job well done and enjoined them to work even
harder.
NSO holds a thanksgiving mass before its anniversary celebration program in
Quezon City.
The National Statistics Office celebrated its 65th founding
anniversary with activities and festivities in August 2005. With
the theme “Patuloy na Paglilingkod, Taos-pusong Handog,”
the agency commemorated its fruitful years of public service
and recognized the dedication and hard work of its employees.
AHSOM6 convenes in Manila
The 6th ASEAN Heads of Statistical Offices Meeting
(AHSOM6) convened on August 16 to 17 at the Century
Park Hotel, Manila. The two-day meeting was participated
by heads and officials of statistical offices of the 10 ASEAN
countries (Brunei Darrusalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao
PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand
and Vietnam) and South Korea. Officials of the ASEAN
Secretariat, UN ESCAP, UN SIAP, ADB, Paris21 and a
consultant for ASEAN project were also in attendance.
The month-long celebration kicked off with the unveiling
of an exhibit that encapsulated all the 65 years of the agency.
Weekly trivia contests were also held along with a sports fest
with events consisting of chess and volleyball. A danceinterpretation contest of the Birth Registration Project jingle
“Iparehistro” was also showcased during the Anniversary
program. Moreover, loyalty awards were given to employees
who devoted substantial years in NSO.
countries and exchange views on recent global and regional
concerns in statistics. AHSOM5 was held in Luangphabang,
Lao PDR in January 12 to 13, 2004. AHSOM7 will be held
in Brunei Darussalam in late 2006.
The meeting was also attended by a number of delegates
from the following statistical agencies in Manila: National
Statistics Office, National Statistical Coordination Board,
Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics, and Bangko
Sentral ng Pilipinas.
The AHSOM is being held yearly to review statistical
developments and progress of cooperation among member
Participants of AHSOM6 meet at the Century Park Hotel, Manila last August.
Anniversary Message
Adm. Carmelita N. Ericta
Good morning to all of us!
Today, the Philippines National
Statistics Office turns 65 years old.
Ako ay nagagalak na maging
kabahagi, kaisa, kapuso, at
kapamilya ng NSO lalo na sa natatanging pagdiriwang
na ito. Kayo, masaya ba? Kung masaya kayo, pwede ba
batiin ninyo ang inyong katabi sa kaliwa’t kanan, harap
at likod ng Happy Anniversary ng may ngiti sa labi.
I am very pleased to see that NSO has grown into an
organization that marks excellence and quality service
in the fields of statistics and civil registration.
In the recent past, we have used technology solutions
in many of our achievements in both statistical and civil
registration services.
In statistical operations, we have innovated survey
solutions to sustain and capture the quality of data that
we produce and disseminate. We have strengthened
capabilities of the field staff to process data. We do this
by engaging in quality processes in the manual and
machine procedures for the timely release of the survey
results. With this, we enhance the dependability and
credibility of the statistics that we release. Through the
years, our statistics remained stable, independent, and
reliable despite the many questions. Those of you who
have been reading the newspapers lately may have read
that the revisions on foreign trade statistics had been
receiving negative write-ups to the point of questioning
NSO’s capability and integrity. While we know and feel
comfortable that the revisions were done in utmost honesty
and transparency, there will be sectors who will remain
dissatisfied with these necessary changes.
But this should not lead us to complacency. We should
be more active, more vigilant to ensure that our statistics
can stand the emerging concerns and challenges of the
times. And we have the long history of 65 years of NSO
to back us up.
This week, the PNSO hosted the 6th AHSOM…
In civil registration, we have pioneered change
solutions in the process flows by capitalizing on
technological advancements. With the CRS-ITP, we have
made a landmark in the efficient delivery of civil
registration services. We have the entire country covered
with the rollout of CRS outlets in Metro Manila, in the
regional offices and in select provincial offices. We also
partnered with local government units through the Batch
2
Request System (BReqS). We also have used the telephone
and the Internet as alternative means of awaiting ecommerce transactions.
However, sustaining this improved service in civil
registration is even more crucial. While there has been
positive recognition of our clients of the better service,
we have noticed that satisfaction rating has been
decreasing in the past six months, last June 2005,
satisfaction rating dropped to about 59% from a high of
74%. Maybe our clients had raised their level of
expectations from us, maybe, but nevertheless, the
decreasing satisfaction rating that we are getting should
serve as a new challenge for us to improve more.
In both statistical and civil registration activities, we
engineered the technology of partnership and
participation by building alliances with other agencies.
With this, we have managed to package and promote the
NSO into a world-class provider of statistics and expert
in civil registration.
The technological advancements and innovations and
the partnerships that NSO had were even more highlighted
because of its people. I am grateful and I feel blessed for
being a part of this agency where human resources remain
as its major resource. The growth and success of NSO
can be attributed largely to the undying commitment and
dedication of all its employees.
While the 65th anniversary of the NSO provides an
opportunity for us to reflect on its achievements, it is
equally important to be forward looking and face head
on its challenges. I look forward to an NSO that plays a
major role in the statistical community not only here in
the country but globally as well.
Sixty-five years is the mandatory retirement age of a
working person in the country. To most retirees, this is
the time of calm and respite. But for the NSO, 65 years
were years of learning and growing up as an organization
that seeks excellence in public service. And in the search
for excellent public service, there is no retirement, no calm,
no resting.
Lastly, let us always remember that God, however you
conceive Him to be, is always with us all these years and
it is but fitting to give back our gratitude to God by doing
our work well, no matter how high or low our positions
are, all for His greater glory.
Happy 65th anniversary to all! Mabuhay ang NSO!
4NCSO Highlights
opening ceremonies emceed by Regional Director Rosalinda
Bautista of NSO Region 4-A.
Paper presentations started in the first day’s afternoon
session followed by a whole second day of lectures.
Discussions and fora ended by early morning of the third day.
A complete list of the 4NCSO paper presentations is
provided below:
Paper Presentations
Administrator Ericta awards a plaque of appreciation to Bacolod City Mayor
Evelio Leonardia during the 4NCSO’s opening program.
The nation’s solemnizing officers and civil registrars
converged for the Fourth National Convention of Solemnizing
Officers (4NCSO) last August 9-11, 2005 at the Bacolod
Convention Plaza Hotel.
“New Procedures in Registering the Authority to Solemnize
Marriage” - Editha R. Orcilla - Chief, Document Management
Division
“CENOMAR: As a Requirement for Legitimation and Issuance
of Marriage License” - Atty. Maribeth C. Pilimpinas – Chief, Legal
Services Division
“A Profile of Servant Leadership”
Tomas P. Africa – Director, United Nations Statistical Institute for
Asia and Pacific
After a parade of colors by the Philippine Navy Reserve
Command of the John B. Lacson Colleges Foundation,
doxology, National Anthem and Negros Occidental Hymn
sung by the provincial government employees’ choir, Bacolod
City Mayor Evelio Leonardia welcomed Convention
participants.
“Marriage Registration Procedures Pursuant to Administrative
Order No. 1 Series of 1993”
Olivia Gulla – Regional Director, NSO-CAR
Mayor Leonardia who led Bacolod to be one of the 10
most outstanding cities in the Philippines, expressed his delight
in hosting this year’s Convention and stressed the importance
of the family in the solidarity of our nation. He also emphasized
that marriage given our Catholic background, will keep its
sanctity despite the popularity of divorce in other countries.
The Mayor also invited Convention participants to visit Bacolod
for the celebration of the Masskara Festival in October and
take part in the SEA Games in November.
“Marriage Registration Procedures for Muslim Filipinos”
Razulden Mangelen – Provincial Statistics Officer,
NSO-Maguindanao
Administrator and Civil Registrar General Carmelita Ericta
introduced Secretary Luwalhati Pablo of the Department of
Social Welfare and Development (DSWD).Secretary Pablo’s
message which was read by DSWD Region 6 Director
Teresita Rosales, pointed out the vitality of the roles of
solemnizing officers in building the family.
An intermission rendered by the 2004 champions of the
Masskara Festival Street Dance Competition ended the
“Marriage Registration Procedures for Indigenous Peoples/
Indigenous Cultural Communities”
Matilde L. Alejandro, OIC-Regional Director NSO-Region 2
“Issues and Concerns in the Marriage Registration: Office of
the Civil Registrar General – Civil Registration Department
Experience”
Lourdes J. Hufana – Director, Civil Registration Department, NSO
“Issues and Concerns in the Marriage Registration: City/
Municipal Civil Registrar’s Experience”
Wilma P. Bayas, City Civil Registrar, Tagaytay City
“Issues and Concerns in the Marriage Registration:
Solemnizing Officer’s Experience”
Joy M. Vingno, Senior Minister of the Christian Brethren Church,
Bacolod City
“Effects of Court Decisions and Legal Instruments
Concerning Marriage”
Atty. Geronimo L. Sy, State Prosecutor, Department of Justice
(Continued on p. 5)
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NSO and JICA conduct MSP Forum
Aimed to increase the awareness of manufacturing
establishments on the Monthly Survey of Production (MSP),
the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in
cooperation with the Industry and Trade Statistics Department
(ITSD) held the 2005 MSP Consultative Forum last August
3, 2005 at the Dusit Hotel Nikko, Ayala Center, Makati City.
The event was participated by Mr. Yasushi Nakamura,
consultant from JICA, and Mr. Teruyuki Ishida and Mr.
Noriyuki Seshimo, Deputy Directors of Research and
Statistics Department of Ministry of Economic, Trade and
Industry (METI), Japan. On the part of the NSO, attendees
were Administrator Ericta, Deputy Administrator Paula
Monina Collado, ITSD Director Estela de Guzman, ISD Chief
Lourdes Homecillo, SSOD Chief Elsie Solidum and
statisticians from ISD. Representatives from MSP sample
establishments and other government agencies were also
invited.
ITSD plays host to Thai National Accounts
officials
To help improve the system on national accounts of
Thailand, the NSO, through ITSD and Personnel Development
Section (PDS), organized a lecture last August 15-17, 2005
to the representatives of National Economic and Social
Development Board (NESDB), Thailand.
In attendance were Mr. Nopporn Manoonpol, Mr.
Kecmar Manchoo, Mr. Suriya Junkrajang, Mr. Virot Nararak,
Mrs. Jutarat Shompoopun, Ms. Saowanee Phoosakul and Ms.
Somjit Junyapong. On the part of NSO, attendees were
Director Estela T. de Guzman, ISD Chief Lourdes V.
Homecillo and EIID Chief Rosie B. Sta.Ana. The lecture
included the functions, projects and activities of the ITSD.
Administrator Ericta gave the opening remarks. She
mentioned that the forum focuses on three goals. First, the
forum attempts to bring together the industry associations
and the government agencies in the Philippine Statistical
System (PSS). Second, it brings into sharper focus the
relevance of industrial statistics in decision-making. And third,
it highlights the full commitment of the office, as well as the
data suppliers, to the MSP and improve its use to assess
developments in the Philippine Business environment.
The program included a presentation on the Industrial
Production Index in Japan by Mr. Seshimo, presentation on
the Background of Monthly Survey of Production in the
Philippines by Director de Guzman and the Design and Initial
Results of MSP by Ms. Homecillo. An open forum was also
conducted and participated by guests with Ms. Solidum
presiding to entertain their questions regarding the project.
NSO officials with National Accounts representatives from Thailand.
Food for Thought
If you spend an hour in worthwhile
actions there is 1,000 fold gain.
If you waste an hour in useless
actions there is 1,000 fold loss.
Brahma Kumaris
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Library launches online catalog
4NCSO...Continued from p. 3
The NSO marked another milestone when it launched its
library’s first-ever Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC)
last August 31.
With the new system, bibliographic records of books,
serials, periodicals and other documents can now be
electronically accessed. Replacing the card catalog, the OPAC
provides library users as well as librarians with convenient
access to catalog and book loans information.
Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta expressed optimism
that with projects like OPAC, the NSO will continue notching
more gains in improving the delivery of quality statistical and
civil registration products and services. She then urged every
NSO employee to strive harder in serving the public and help
the agency live up to its 65th anniversary theme this year
“Patuloy na paglilingkod, taos pusong handog.”
On the other hand, IRD Director Valentino Abuan
underscored the relevance of creating more projects that are
anchored on information technology. He then lauded the team
responsible in making OPAC project possible.
After the speeches, Librarian Doris Robles demonstrated
how the OPAC works. Those who attended the soft launching
were given the
chance to familiarize
themselves with the
new
system
afterwards.
Above: (seated from left,
UNSIAP Director Africa,
Administrator Ericta,
Mayor Leonardia and
Deputy Administrator
Collado with NSO regional
directors, guests and
speakers of the 4NCSO.
Right: 4NCSO participants
sing “Hand in Hand” in the
event’s closing program.
Closing Ceremonies
A fitting closing ceremony was held to celebrate the
success of the 4NCSO. Onset was the doxology and the
singing of the National Anthem by the provincial government
employees’ choir.
In her closing remarks, Administrator Ericta stressed the
importance of the family and the institution of marriage and
linked it to the role of the solemnizing officers in ensuring and
preserving the inviolability of these components of the society.
She also thanked the provincial government of Negros
Occidental led by Governor Joseph Marañon and Mayor
Evelio Leonardia as well as the people of Bacolod City for
their hospitality and support for the biennial event.
Deputy Administrator Paula Monina Collado introduced
the guest speaker Governor Marañon, who is also the Director
of the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters, Northern
Negros Planters Association, Incorporated.
In his message read by Sangguniang Bayan Member of
the 5th District of Negros Occidental, Atty. Emilio Yulo III,
the Governor reiterated the significant role of the solemnizing
officers in promoting peace and nation building. He also
recognized the NSO’s effort to formulate new procedures in
marriage registration for Indigenous People and Muslim
Filipinos. The ceremony was capped with the singing of “Hand
in Hand.”
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EDITORIAL BOARD:
Carmelita N. Ericta
Administrator
Patuloy
na Paglilingkod,
Taos-Pusong Handog
Paula Monina G. Collado
Deputy Administrator
Valentino C. Abuan
Director
Information Resources Department
EDITORIAL TEAM:
Ethel Cacatian-Sia
Editor-in-Chief
Vilma S. Malumay
Managing Editor
REPORTERS:
Roel Victor T. Cruz (IRD)
Menchie B. Cuerdo (IRD)
Sheila Marie V. Moreno (IRD)
Honeyleen N. Novilla (IRD)
Evelyn F. Ogbinar (GAD)
Cristy A. Oliveros (AO)
Glen Polo (ITSD)
Erlinda G. Silang (HSD)
ARTIST:
Gerry I. Labatorio (IRD)
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Celebrating 65 Years of Unwavering Public Service
It was 1940, that period of time when it seemed that planting seeds of
labor is an exercise in futility. The very same year when Commonwealth
Act (C.A.) No. 591 was approved leading to the creation of the Bureau of
the Census and Statistics.
Despite the turmoil of the Second World War and many tumultuous years,
and being renamed twice, the agency survives to this date. Now known as
the National Statistics Office (NSO), the agency continues to produce and
provide quality statistical and civil registration products and services for the
Philippine Government and Citizenry and the rest of the world.
With determination and hard work, some of the seeds that were planted
by the agency have managed to sprout and bloom and entangle their roots
with the sands of time.
Some of these milestones are:
Ø The Yearbook of Philippine Statistics now known as the Philippine
Yearbook was released in 1940;
Ø The conduct of the first census under the Republic of the Philippines
as authorized by the Census Act of 1946;
Ø The installation of the first computer system at the BCS in 1965
which hasten the processing of data gathered during the 1967
Economic Census;
Ø The entry of microcomputers (PCs) into the office in 1984;
Ø The Philippines became the first developing country to process
Census using microcomputers;
Ø NSO became the first national line agency to receive the Philippine
Quality Award in 1998;
Ø NSO launched E-Census in 2001 in partnership with Unisys and
Pilipinas Teleserv;
Ø The agency won Overall Excellence Award and Best in E-Filing
Category in 2002.
Indeed, in its 65 years of existence, NSO has proven its unwavering
efforts in delivering the best quality public service possible.
Anniversary Highlights
Presentation of Mr. and Ms. CEMCO candidates
Major Winners in the 65th Anniversary
Colored TV – Lourdes Homecillo
I-Pod – Alejandro Guevarra
DVD Players – Ronel Pacanan and Mae Almonte
Microwave oven – Nilo Cabasag
Encyclopedia – Lolita Melo
Elizabeth Elevado
Imelda Gile
Electric fans – Olivia Advincula, Babylyn Castro
Rice Cooker – Alma Salazar
Flat Iron – Teresita Miranda
List of Official Candidates
CRD - Christopher U. Ladines
Maribeth M. Gasilan
GAD - Sherwin S. Martin
Rowella C. Maglente
HSD - Ronel P. Pacanan
Ma. Lucia SM. San Pablo
IRD - Aristophanes C. Ramos
Julie P. Picache
ITSD - Ralph P. Bariata
Mari-belle D. Dy
NCR - Abdulmuin L. Alba
Catherine A. Aguilar
Winners of the NSO Building Design Contest
Two-Storey Building
Category
One-Storey Building
Category
First place: Rommel M.Rago
Western Mindanao State
University
Entry Number: 35
Overall rank: 1.94
First place: Kay Lenz B. Sol
Far Eastern University
Entry number: 5
Overall rank: 2.41
CEMCO Conducts Meat Processing
Seminar
Census
Employees
Multipurpose
Cooperative
(CEMCO)
conducted
two batches
of livelihood
seminar on
m e a t
processing
last August 25 and 26, 2005 at the Soledad Building. Each
batch composed of twenty-four participants from
different departments and two representatives from
neighboring barangays.
The program gave priorities on elder members and
retirees. The one-day seminar had 24 participants from
CRD, NCR, GAD, HSD, ITSD, IRD and AO/DAO. No
registration fee was required and all materials needed
were provided by the cooperative. A certificate was
awarded to those who successfully completed the course.
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NEWS BRIEFS
Employees benefit from 3KMK Project
The Gender and Development Committee organized the
“Kapwa Kawani Ko, Mahal Ko” project in connection with
the continuing efforts of the NSO to extend assistance to its
employees in providing better education to their children.
School materials such as used uniforms, shoes, pencils,
ball pens, bags, notebooks, etc. were donated and were made
available to employees with child/children studying in
elementary or high school. The project started in July and the
distribution of collected goods was made during the
anniversary month celebration of the agency in August.
e-Census credit card payment
expands coverage
The e-Census has expanded its online credit card payment
facility to three more countries namely Japan, Australia and
New Zealand. This system is being processed thru the
KabayanCentral.com. This will bring NSO’s civil registry
services to more Filipinos outside the country and offer a
more convenient way of paying for document requests.
Previously, the online credit card payment facility was
limited to credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, American
Express and Discover Cards issued in the United States,
Canada and Europe.
14th PSQ reels off
NSO employees gather to claim school materials for their children in the
agency’s library last August.
Members of this year’s National Steering Committee
includes Administrator Ericta as Chair; Dr. Jose Ramon G.
Albert of the PSA as co-chair; and, Ms. Nelia R. Marquez of
PSA, Dr. Romulo A. Virola of the National Statistical
Coordination Board, Director Gervacio G. Selda Jr. of
Statistical Research and Training Center as members. Also
in the said committee are representatives from the Bureau of
Labor and Employment Statistics, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas,
Commission on Higher Education, Department of Science
and Technology and Bureau of Agricultural Statistics.
The provincial eliminations for the 2005 PSQ will start in
September while the regional championships will be on the
15th of November. The national finals will be on December 6
in the BSP Assembly Hall in Manila.
The NSO and the Philippine
Statistical Association (PSA) announced
that preparatory activities for the 2005
Philippine Statistics Quiz (PSQ) are now
on after the National Steering
Committees and the various working
committees having been formed and
convened. The PSQ is a countrywide competition among
college freshmen, which aims to instill the value of statistics
among Filipino youth and to win greater public cooperation in
government statistical activities.
Due to his voluntary assistance to the
needy, Mr. Bernard V. Corrales, Legal
Assistant II of the Legal Services Division
was awarded a Plaque of Recognition as a
Blood Galloner by the Department of
Health, National Voluntary Blood Services
Program Unit, PCMC Pediatric Blood Center.
For more information about this year’s PSQ,
contact the PSQ Secretariat at telephone numbers
715-6502/713-7074
or
email
at
[email protected].
The awarding was part of the “Pagkilala at Pasasalamat
2005” program of the DOH on July 14, 2005 at the
Occupational Safety and Health Center, OSHC Auditorium,
Quezon City.
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DOH commends NSO employee
Citation
Resolution No. 3320-2005
Author: Hon. Victor A. Maambong
Co-Author: Hon. Raul D. Bacaltos
COMMENDING
THE
NATIONAL
STATISTICS
OFFICE
(NSO)
IN
CONDUCTING NATIONWIDE SURVEY OF
EMPLOYMENT.
WHEREAS, the nationwide survey of the
National Statistics Office (NSO) is in response to
the priority program of the government, “BEAT
THE ODDS’ specifically that of creating
opportunities to six million jobs;
NSO disseminates 2004 FPS results
The 2004 Family Planning Survey (FPS) data
dissemination forum was held in August 15 at the Pan Pacific
Hotel, Manila. The forum was the eighth in a series of family
planning surveys conducted by the NSO nationwide since
1995. Approximately 150 guests from different government
and private agencies were present.
Dr. Socorro D. Abejo, OIC-Director of the Household
Statistics Department discussed topics on family planning while
Ms. Benedicta A. Yabut, OIC-Chief of the Demographic and
Social Statistics Division tackled topics on maternal and child
health.
Findings from the 2004 Family Planning Survey:
*
Thirty-five percent of married women used modern
contraceptive methods (female/male sterilization, pill, IUD,
injectable, condom, mucus/billings/ovulation methods,
standard days method and lactational amenorrhea
method).
*
One out of 10 married women (14%) used traditional
methods (calendar method, rhythm or periodic abstinence,
and withdrawal method).
*
Five out of 10 (51%) were not using any contraceptive
method at all.
*
Contraceptive pills and female sterilization remain the
leading modern contraceptive methods.
*
About nine percent of married women were ligated and
16 percent were using contraceptive pills.
*
Public sectors provided supplies of modern methods to
the majority of users.
*
Two-thirds of all users of modern methods obtained their
supplies and services from the public sector.
WHEREAS, the survey involves the gathering
of data on the demographic and socio-economic
characteristics of the population;
WHEREAS, finding of the survey will provide a
quantitative framework plan preparation and
policy formulation affecting the labor market,
provide statistics on levels and trends of
employment, unemployment and
underemployment for the regions and the
country;
WHEREAS, the nationwide survey is intended
for the projection of future manpower as well as
help identify employment and training needs;
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion of Member,
HON. VICTOR A. MAAMBONG, duly
seconded by Majority Leader, HON. RAUL D.
BACALTOS, be it,
RESOLVED to commend, as it is hereby
COMMENDED, the National Statistics Office
(NSO) in conducting nationwide survey on
employment;
RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this
resolution be furnished to the National Statistics
Office (NSO), for its information.
CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
Note:
A total of 25,949 women were identified as FPS eligible
respondents. Of these, 24,231 women aged 15-49 years were
successfully interviewed or a response rate of 93.4 percent. NSO
consultants are David Megill and Tomas Mc Devitt, Population
Studies, U.S. Bureau of Census. Funding assistance was provided
by the United States Agency for International Development
(USAID) and technical assistance, by the International Programs
Center of the U.S. Census Bureau.
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Poetry
Regional Director Commando Pilimpinas
by Glen Polo
For completing
his Master’s Degree
in National Security
Administration
at the National Defense
College
THOUGHTS TO PONDER
Today, before you think of saying an unkind word,
Think of someone who can’t speak
Before you complain about the taste of your food,
Think of someone who has nothing to eat
Before you complain about your husband or wife,
Think of someone who’s crying out to God for a
companion
Today, before you complain about life,
Think of someone who went early to heaven
Before you complain about your children,
Think of someone who desires children but they’re barren
Before you argue about your dirty house; some didn’t
clean or sweep,
Think of the people who are living in the streets
Before whining about the distance you drive,
Think of someone who walks the same with their feet
And when you are tired and complain about your job,
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who
wished they had your job
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning
others,
Remember that not one of us is without sin and we all
answer to one Maker.
And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down,
Put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and
still around.
--- Anonymous
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If
If by chance we part, dear
And in the fog you lose your way
Would you mind to stop for a while,
And look at me who was left behind?
If by chance you find someone,
Whose love and care is more than mine,
Remember that I’m not unkind,
I’ll set you free to your desire.
And if someday he breaks your heart,
And leaves you to a thorny part,
Stop for a while and turn your back,
Co’z I’ll be there with an open heart.
God’s Memorandum
Take counsel, I hear you cry,
You refused to live and chose to die,
Don’t degrade yourself, you are important,
You have a body, soul and a heart.
Don’t think your life has been that bad,
Your future lies on your own hands,
Do not corrupt and pollute your mind,
Look ahead instead of behind.
You’re not just a product of experimentation,
You are done with great perfection,
Why have you valued yourself for a Penny?
When you are worth a king’s ransom.
You are the most rare among the rare,
You are far beyond compare,
If you would only do your best,
You will have the sweetest success.
You said your life has been a misery,
But have you discovered its mysteries?
If to the Lord you would only cling,
You’ll see that life is not as bad as you think.
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1. yearly
5. prices, costs
7. used as a function word to
indicate position, preposition
8. period, age
11. a large deer
13. manganese
15. _ _ _ Vegas
16. relating to or involving a tube
19. RP’s first female president
22. brief biographical sketch
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1. eventhough
2. negative reply
3. one, Spanish
4. stage, position
5. standing, status
6. measure the extent of
9. Philippine Yearbook
10. aspirational, goal
14. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
17. ultra violet
18. one who practices law
19. archaic, bend
20. things opposite to or excluded by something else
21. Republic Act
24. a bluish white metallic
element
27. tidy, fussy
32. lieutenant,
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23. Magna _ _ _ _ _
25. haul, drag along
26. used to express delight or relief,
interjection
28. _ _ _tiative, lead
29. affirmative reply
30. close, proximate
31. old, slang
33. krypton
34. opposite, contradictory
35. aggregate, total
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GALL BLADDER STONE REMOVAL – The Natural Way
by Dr. Lai Chiu-Nan
Gallstones may not be
everyone’s concern. But they should
be because we all have them.
Moreover, gallstones may lead to
cancer.
“Cancer is never the first illness,” Chiu-Nan points out.
“Usually, there are lots of other problems leading to cancer.
In my research in China, I came across some material which
say that people with cancer usually have stones.”
One of the symptoms of gallstones is a feeling of
bloatedness after a heavy meal. You feel like you can’t digest
the food. If it gets more serious, you feel pain in the liver
area.” So if you think you have gallstones, there are methods
to remove them naturally. The treatment is also good for
those with a weak liver, because the liver and gallbladder
are closely linked.
Procedure:
For the first five days, take four glasses of apple juice
everyday.
Or eat four or five apples, whichever you prefer. Apple
juice softens the gallstones. During the five days, eat normally.
On the sixth day, take no dinner. At 6pm, take a teaspoon
of Epsom salt (magnesium sulphate) with a glass of warm
water.
At 8pm, repeat the same. Magnesium sulphate opens
the gallbladder ducts.
At 10pm, take 2 tablespoon of olive oil (or sesame oil)
with half cup fresh lemon juice (or calamansi juice). Mix it
well then drink it. The oil lubricates the stones to ease its
passage.
The next morning, you will find green stones in your
stools. Usually, it floats.
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Administrator Ericta awards plaque of recognition
to Guard Nector Ogalino for honesty in the
performance of duty
Tour of the NSO Data Capture Center
Online Public Access Catalog Launching
Demographic and Statistical Analysis
Workshop
NSO Directors’ Conference
Indonesian guests visit NSO
65th Anniversary Exhibit
“Kapwa Kawani Ko, Mahal Ko Project”
Employees join the anniversary trivia contest
Pakistan’s Civil Registrar General meets with
NSO officials
Administrator Ericta graces the Field Officers
In-Service Training
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