NSO Certificate Experience Woes
This year, I experienced a few times being lambasted by NSO’s (National Statistics Office) processes in getting authenticated copies of certificates. It was a pity I had subjected myself to such conditions but I had no choice, I badly needed copy of my birth and marriage certificates and was trying to save money by getting it personally instead of having it delivered.
I realized that going to NSO was more expensive than paying Php300.00 for the delivery service which would have saved me my time and patience aside from money. It was a disaster from the very start. I was only handed my copy on the fourth time I went to NSO. Prior to that, I lost my control on the third visit when the teller told me they still don’t have my copy and asked me to just go back again. I snapped and told her: “Miss, I can’t just go on leave forever just to come here everytime!”
NSO Quezon City was unbelievable. The building cater to thousands of people daily. Yet, it looks like a low-budget cockpit with low ceilings and unorganized and unsightly counters. No wonder there are fixers everywhere. My friend even said they kept their processes that way (long lines and slow service) so there would be need for fixers. I just managed a heavy sigh. I was too tired to comment.
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A Letter of Concern from a Marikenya Reader
I have received a letter from a Marikenya reader, Ms. Mylene de Leon, also a Marikina resident. I have posted it to reach the Marikina City Government and to create awareness for Marikeños, particularly those living in the area of SSS Village in Concepcion Dos.
We would like to seek your help in raising the awareness of our city government on the series of crimes happening within our vicinity in Olive St SSS Village Marikina City. (Creek side)
Just recently, one of our neighbors who had just gone home from her night duty in a call center, was sexually abused inside their home when gang men, forcibly (knife point) followed her entering their home. Previous to that, there have been series of reports of heinous crimes (rape, robbery, hold up within the vicinity of Olive St.) The incident happened when the city government decided to reclaim the government area along the creek side of Phase 2 Concepcion Dos Olive St.
The Government had cemented the area and work on a bike lane. Though the intentions of the government may be good but this just opened more exit doors for unscrupulous people to easily get away of their evil schemes.
The Government had installed lightings however, these were busted, cable wires were already taken by unscrupulous people. We requested that the city government do a regular patrolling within the vicinity and also, kindly INSTALL FENCE along the creekside to prevent entry of Non-resident of Marikina to pass by in the area.and mark as a boundary between Marikina City and Cainta.
Please do something to apprehend those unscrupulous people to bring back PEACE AND ORDER in our area. We do need your Help. Hope this will merit your attention. (It did Mylene. Let us hope it would merit the attention of the local government too.)
Meralco and Manila Water Refund, NFA Rice Mania, and A Mother’s Budgeting Notes
The other day, my officemate was telling me about the refund by Manila Water (former Nawasa). I was delightfully surprised. First,the subsidy from the government for Meralco customers, now, Manila Water’s meter deposit refund! The better news is they will be refunding about Php1,600.00 of our payment for the meter deposit. Wonderful!
When I went back to our office today, there was a memo requiring signature of those who wanted to buy half sack of American NFA Rice at Php25.00 per kilo. I again thought: “another good news.” Because of the rocketing price of rice, our family tried American NFA Rice and to our surprise, it was actually delicious! No wonder there’s always a long line waiting at American NFA Rice distributors in any place.
Although there’s a downer at home (my mother and my mother-in law are both sick), I’m happy that somehow, God was sending budget relief like bill refunds and NFA rice availability. However, it remains a fact that I need to work harder and explore more business opportunities to augment our ballooning expenditures.
There are some business possibilities I was offered by good friends. One was putting up a web hosting services for Philippine bloggers. This is actually promising since there are thousands of new blogs created every day. If you would look at webhosting geeks dot com, you will see the list of top web hosting services internationally with magnanimous earning one would never receive even if she/he works 24/7 and 360 days a year.
Who knows, if and ever our web hosting plans push through, we may even get to theweb review page of this site. That would be the day!
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Wordless Wednesday: Don’t You Just Love To Eat?
Makes me wanna buy kakanin and other native food from the Philippines. This was taken from our trip to Sariaya, Quezon. Yummy!
Best Blessings From God
Last week, I subjected myself to the dreaded ultrasound. I was in jitters. Luckily, I was accompanied by my good friend, Pops. She helped me eased my tension by making me laugh. The ultrasound would determine if the lumps or mass the doctor found in my breast are benign. I was very depressed the night before and I cried very hard out of fear but I thought, tomorrow is the day and soon, it would be over and done.
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The SM Jobs Fair Update
The Third SM Jobs Fair doe Marikeños just concluded last Friday. The organizers, CENTEX and PESO of the City Government of Marikina, were pleased with the very high acceptance rate. For those who were not able to make it to the jobs fair, do not despair. SM Save More is still accepting applicants for various positions although they have special and immediate needs for Accounting Assistants, Treasury Assistants, and Supervisors. This time, even non-Marikeños may apply. Call their HR Department at 941-2575 or bring your resume to SM Save More located at the Riverbanks Mall in Barangka, Marikina. Special thanks to the kind and patient Ms. Amelie Binayas, HR Officer of SM Save More, for these information.
During the jobs fair also, SM Home World have announced their need for Drivers and the good news is that there’s no age limit for this position. Home World is an affiliate company of SM which sells home furniture. I’m sorry but I do not have the number of SM Home World at this time, you may try calling SM Save More to get more information.
Here are snapshots of the event:
Fit and Right
In my earlier post, I talked about being happy no matter what size we’re in. I have started living a fulfilling life when I decided to accept and love myself. I have no doubt people should not focus too much on their physical impunities that would no doubt affect their self-esteem.
Tonight though, I have decided to try very hard to go on a diet for health reasons. Although my husband prepared a very special dinner for me, he reminded me that I should now watch my food intake to ensure the success of my health plans. He jokingly told me to learn a new sport like golf and even volunteered buying me new golf bags so I’d look like a pro. We both know for a fact that we won’t be able to afford such sport. What I can afford though is going back (again) to the gym and run laps at the Marikina Sports Park. I may even call on some friends to play badminton with me from time to time. It’s time to bring out my sports pants and shirts which I placed at the bottom of my closet.
It’s time to exercise, diet, and live a healthy lifestyle. If you wanna join the fun, just give me a message. I’d surely appreciate a running buddy. 
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Fat and Fab?
The other day while I was looking at the applicants for the SM Jobs Fair, a lady came to me. She was very pretty but flabby. I added the word “but” because she was applying for a job where thin women only qualifies and naturally, she was rejected.
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Technology, Parenting, and Classroom Management
Last week, I met with of my high school teachers. It was a happy reunion and after some time, we discussed the kind of students she encounters these days. She told me it’s totally different now with kids bringing their iPods, PSPs, cellphones and other gadgets in school.
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Marikina Peek: Riverpark at Night from Jabey’s Lens
This is the most beautiful shot of the Marikina Riverpark I saw. Thanks so much Jabey for allowing me the use of this photo. Jabey is a fellow member of the Marikina Valley forum.
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