26/05/2014

Mi Ultimo Adiós by Jose Rizal


Mi Ultimo Adiós by Jose Rizal

This was the last poem written by Filipino national hero Jose Rizal before he was executed in Manila on December 30, 1896. It was untitled, but Filipinos refer to it as 'Mi Ultimo Adios' (English translation: My Last Farewell) and have variously translated it into Tagalog as Huling Paalam and Ang Aking Huling Paalam.


Mi Ultimo Adios
Adios, Patria adorada, region del sol querida,
Perla del Mar de Oriente, nuestro perdido Eden!
A darte voy alegre la triste mustia vida,
Y fuera más brillante más fresca, más florida,
Tambien por tí la diera, la diera por tu bien.

En campos de batalla, luchando con delirio
Otros te dan sus vidas sin dudas, sin pesar;
El sitio nada importa, ciprés, laurel ó lirio,
Cadalso ó campo abierto, combate ó cruel martirio,
Lo mismo es si lo piden la patria y el hogar.

Yo muero cuando veo que el cielo se colora
Y al fin anuncia el día trás lóbrego capuz;
Si grana necesitas para teñir tu aurora,
Vierte la sangre mía, derrámala en buen hora
Y dórela un reflejo de su naciente luz.

Mis sueños cuando apenas muchacho adolescente,
Mis sueños cuando joven ya lleno de vigor,
Fueron el verte un día, joya del mar de oriente
Secos los negros ojos, alta la tersa frente,
Sin ceño, sin arrugas, sin manchas de rubor.

Ensueño de mi vida, mi ardiente vivo anhelo,
Salud te grita el alma que pronto va á partir!
Salud! ah que es hermoso caer por darte vuelo,
Morir por darte vida, morir bajo tu cielo,
Y en tu encantada tierra la eternidad dormir.

Si sobre mi sepulcro vieres brotar un dia
Entre la espesa yerba sencilla, humilde flor,
Acércala a tus labios y besa al alma mía,
Y sienta yo en mi frente bajo la tumba fría
De tu ternura el soplo, de tu hálito el calor.

Deja a la luna verme con luz tranquila y suave;
Deja que el alba envíe su resplandor fugaz,
Deja gemir al viento con su murmullo grave,
Y si desciende y posa sobre mi cruz un ave,
Deja que el ave entone su cantico de paz.

Deja que el sol ardiendo las lluvias evapore
Y al cielo tornen puras con mi clamor en pos,
Deja que un sér amigo mi fin temprano llore
Y en las serenas tardes cuando por mi alguien ore
Ora tambien, oh Patria, por mi descanso á Dios!

Ora por todos cuantos murieron sin ventura,
Por cuantos padecieron tormentos sin igual,
Por nuestras pobres madres que gimen su amargura;
Por huérfanos y viudas, por presos en tortura
Y ora por tí que veas tu redencion final.

Y cuando en noche oscura se envuelva el cementerio
Y solos sólo muertos queden velando allí,
No turbes su reposo, no turbes el misterio
Tal vez acordes oigas de citara ó salterio,
Soy yo, querida Patria, yo que te canto á ti.

Y cuando ya mi tumba de todos olvidada
No tenga cruz ni piedra que marquen su lugar,
Deja que la are el hombre, la esparza con la azada,
Y mis cenizas antes que vuelvan á la nada,
El polvo de tu alfombra que vayan á formar.

Entonces nada importa me pongas en olvido,
Tu atmósfera, tu espacio, tus valles cruzaré,
Vibrante y limpia nota seré para tu oido,
Aroma, luz, colores, rumor, canto, gemido
Constante repitiendo la esencia de mi fé.

Mi patria idolatrada, dolor de mis dolores,
Querida Filipinas, oye el postrer adios.
Ahi te dejo todo, mis padres, mis amores.
Voy donde no hay esclavos, verdugos ni opresores,
Donde la fé no mata, donde el que reyna es Dios.

Adios, padres y hermanos, trozos del alma mía,
Amigos de la infancia en el perdido hogar,
Dad gracias que descanso del fatigoso día;
Adios, dulce extrangera, mi amiga, mi alegría,
Adios, queridos séres morir es descansar

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What is Tagalog Language?


  1. Ta·ga·log
    təˈgäləg,-lôg/
    noun
    noun: Tagalog; plural noun: Tagalogs
    1. a member of a people originally of central Luzon in the Philippine Islands.
  2. 2. the Austronesian language of the Tagalog. Its vocabulary has been much influenced by Spanish and English, and it is the basis of a standardized national language of the Philippines (Filipino).
    adjective
    adjective: Tagalog
    1.relating to the Tagalog or their language.
root words: taga- + ilog (natives living by the river)


taga-ilog
from  river

Tagalog refers to a people and to their language.

1. The Tagalogs (the Tagalog people) live in Manila and nearby areas.
2. The Tagalog language is the basis of the Filipino national language.
When you ask a native of the Philippines what the country's official language is, the answer will be "Filipino." This is because the constitution says so and that is what is taught in the schools.

A foreigner who says that the Philippine national language is "Tagalog" will offend Filipinos from other parts of the country where Tagalog is not the first language.
Educated Filipinos are very finicky about making a distinction between the Tagalog language and the Filipino language. They will even give you examples. A Tagalog sentence has few borrowings from English and Spanish, while a Filipino sentence liberally uses English- and Spanish-derived words.

25/05/2014

Swedish Mother's day Mors Dag


Mother's Day is celebrated on the last Sunday in May. Observance of Mother's Day, more or less an import from the U.S.A., was introduced into Sweden in 1919. A brochure was published outlining appropriate festivities - flying the flag, serving Mother breakfast in bed, giving her a day of rest, singing songs and reading poems, asking forgiveness and promising to mend one's ways. Grown-up children living away from home should send greetings. Mother's Day became widely celebrated in the 1930s when promoted in the schools and churches.

Over the years, commercial interests have played an increasing part in promoting Mother's Day, and nowadays a present is virtually obligatory. Schoolchildren make drawings in school, and many mothers are treated to breakfast in bed. Mother's Day festivities resemble a birthday celebration.


Mothers are the sweetest gift from Gods to us. There is no way we can ever really thank our mother for all she does for us nevertheless we must make it a habit to keep reminding ourselves of the various sacrifices she made while raising us. Mothers' Day is the best time to say in words how much you love and care for your mum.

Make your Mother's Day bright by sending her your warmest and heartfelt messages. Come on...Don't shy. Think of some beautiful words, for we all all owe our Mothers a Big Thank You Message!

Motherhood is tough 24 hour job,no pay,no day off, sometimes it is unappreciated, but yet resignation is impossible. A mother is a woman who created by God to bring love, joy, happiness and caring into his world. I am so glad God has created a woman to be a mother, even though motherhood is a full time job, a mother's work is never done. Happy Mother's Day.



My mummy,
You are my 'supermom' in the whole world..
And I'm your 'tinyhero' who always break the rules
but never across the 'wild' borders..
You always protect me with your 'magic touch' & 'mighty hands'..
You never let me down even if I'm so close to be 'terminated' from the universe..
Susanna O Tam, my dearest mummy,
I love u today, tomorrow n till the end..
Happy Mama's Day!

Thank you for all the things you have done for me. I may not understand you on some things but I know that you're only doing what you know is right for me. I thank God for giving you as my mom because there's no other mother who could replace you to me...
"Thank you" may not be enough so receive my hug! hmm..
Happy Mother's Day nanay...
Dear Mom,
I want you to know how much you mean to me.
You have given me guidance, even when I wouldn’t listen. You have loved me when I didn’t deserve it. You have believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself.
You have been my friend, my cheerleader, my counselor, my advocate, my protector, my cook, my nurse, my rock… but my favorite thing you have been is my MOM.
Thank you for giving me the tools to be a happy, kind, and loving person and for setting the example of the kind of mother I want to be to my girls.
I love and appreciate you more than any words could ever express.

21/05/2014

Dog Attitude


Aggression
When dogs are aggressive, it's usually because they're afraid or nervous. If your dog is aggressive, work with a professional trainer to learn how to teach your dog to rely on you in a healthy way. Never leave an aggressive dog alone with children or unfamiliar adults, even if you think he's not likely to hurt anyone. Muzzle him in public places, if necessary.

Begging
You can prevent this by never giving your dog food from the table. If you don't give him table scraps, he won't learn to beg. You can take him out of the room while you eat or put him in his crate. Or teach him to go to a special spot while you eat.

Barking at the Door
To cut the barking, teach your dog a new habit. Pick a spot within sight of the door. Then teach him to lie down, and stay when you say, "Go to your spot." That will help your dog stay calm and give him something to do while he waits to be greeted. Have a friend with a treat come to the door, but only open it when your dog’s quiet. Do this enough and he’ll learn to be quiet to get the treat.

Barking All the Time
Some dogs bark at things most dogs ignore. Some bark when they're frustrated. Don't yell at your dog when she barks. That may make it worse. Obedience training can help fix frustration barking. If your dog learns to sit before doing something fun like going for a walk, she learns to control her impulses. If your dog is outside all day, changing that may help compulsive barking. But you may need to work with a vet or a trainer.

Chewing
Dogs, especially puppies, explore the world with their mouth. They like to chew because it calms them. But it's destructive and could lead to them eating things that they shouldn't -- like socks that could block their intestines. Break this habit right away. Give your dog chew toys, and give them to him when he chews things he shouldn't.

Digging
Dogs like to dig, and you'll need to train them to get them to stop. You need to catch your dog in the act to stop digging. Say "no" and distract him with a toy. Scolding him after he's already dug a hole doesn't work -- this is all about being consistent when they're digging, not afterward. Tip: Give him a sandbox where he can dig. Then bury some favorite toys and watch him have fun digging them out.

Not Coming When Called
Always praise your dog when she comes to you, whether called or not. That way she learns that coming to you is good. If she doesn't come, don't chase her. Call her again while moving away. If she still doesn't come, tell her to sit, and go get her. Running from her may make her come after you! Say "come" or "here." She may not understand what you want if you just call her name.

Pulling on the Leash
Help your dog learn to walk calmly beside you. Never let him pull. Or else he'll learn pulling sometimes pays off. Keep the leash short but loose. Stop whenever you feel it go tight. He'll stop to see why you aren't moving. When he comes back, reward him and keep walking. After a few days, your dog will learn that pulling gets him nowhere.

Separation Anxiety
If your dog gets upset when you leave, teach him that you'll always come back. At first, leave him alone for just 5 or 10 minutes. Stay away a little longer each time. Give him a chew toy and leave on the radio or TV. Be calm when you go and return so he knows that being alone is OK. Crate-training your dog can prevent separation anxiety. However, it can be trickier to crate train an anxious older dog. Ask your vet for advice.

Whining for Attention
Does your dog whine? If you pet her, look at her, or do anything except ignore her, you teach her that whining works. To stop it, turn your back when she whines, fold your arms and look away, or leave the room. Pet and play with her when she's not whining.

Jumping
It’s natural for a dog to greet people by jumping up. But that can scare away guests! Don't give your dog attention unless he has his front paws on the ground. Then you can greet him and pet him. Or tell him to sit. Then wait until he does before petting him. It also helps to keep your greetings low key. That helps your dog learn to control his own excitement. Also, make sure you keep your dog from bothering or scaring people who aren't used to him.

Biting
Any dog can bite if she feels threatened or nervous. But socializing a dog early teaches her to feel relaxed around people. Gradually expose her to different settings so she will feel safe. Spend lots of time with her so she learns to trust people. Always watch for signs that your dog is uncomfortable and then do what you can to make her feel better. Be especially careful around kids and food.

20/05/2014

How much is the Philippine Travel Tax?

PHP Travel Tax Rates
Government Fees
• How much will I pay for the Terminal Fee (Airport Tax) in Manila?
For international departure: PHP550.00
For local/domestic departures: PHP200.00





NOTE: These fees will be collected at the Terminal Fee Counter

• How much is the Philippine Travel Tax? 

PHP1,620.00 for the following:
– ADULTS with Philippine Passports and without Exemption Certificate
– CHILDREN without Reduced Travel Certificate
– INFANTS without Reduced Travel Certificate or Exemption Certificate
– Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) without Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or POEA Official Receipt
– Dependents of OFWs without Reduced Travel Certificate
– Foreign Nationals with immigration status is 13, 13A, 13B, 13C, 13D, 13E/RP#, 13G/NB, TRV, RA7919, RA7837 or RC/RFC/RECOG/IC, EO 24
PHP810.00
– For CHILDREN with Philippine Passports (more than 2yrs old up to 12yrs old) and with Reduced Travel Certificate.
PHP300.00
– For Dependents of OFWs with Reduced Travel Certificate

• Is the Philippine Travel Tax already included in the price of flight ticket? 
NO. The Philippine Travel Tax is not included in the total fare quoted online. For international journeys, the Philippine Travel Tax, if applicable to the passenger, shall be collected by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) at Philippine Airports.
The Philippine Travel Tax shall apply to (A) all citizens of the Philippines, (B) foreign permanent residents and (C) non-immigrants who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one (1) year, who are leaving the country.

NOTE: If you are exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax or entitled to a Reduced Travel Tax, you must secure either the following certificates from the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) or Department of Tourism (DOT) before making a reservation:
– Tax Exemption Certificate (TEC)-Exempted from paying the Philippine Travel Tax.
– Reduced Travel Tax Certificate (RTTC)-Qualified for a reduced rate Philippine Ta.
– Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)-for Overseas Filipino/Contract Worker (OFW/OCW).

What is Travel Tax?

The travel tax is a levy imposed by the Philippine government on the following individuals who are leaving the country irrespective of the place where the air ticket is issued and the form or place of payment, as provided for by Presidential Decree (PD) 1183, as amended:
A. Citizens of the Philippines;
B. Permanent resident aliens whose immigration status maybe any of the following:
Sec. 13 Quota or Preference Immigrant Visa
Sec. 13 A Visa issued to an Alien Spouse of Philippine Citizen
Sec. 13 B Child born outside the Philippines by a 13A Mother
Sec. 13 C Child born in the Philippines by a 13A Mother
Sec. 13 D Loss of Citizenship by a Filipino Woman by her Marriage to an Alien
Sec. 13 E Returning Resident
Sec. 13 G Former Natural-born Citizen of the Philippines who was Naturalized by a Foreign Country
TRV Temporary Residence Visa
RA 7919 Alien Social Integration Act of 1995
RC /RFC Recognition as Filipino Citizen
RA 7837 Permanent Resident

C. Non-resident aliens who have stayed in the Philippines for more than one(1) year.
Note: Non-immigrant aliens who have not stayed in the Philippines for more than a year are not covered by the travel tax. However, PTA F356 need to be prepared by the ticketing officer for passengers with the following immigration status except for FGO & their dependents (Sec. 9E) who have stayed for more than a year, they have to secure Travel Tax Exemption Certificate.

EO 408 / E0 Tourist without visa
- EO 21 Stay valid for 21 days
- 11 Days Stay valid for 11 days
- 7 Days Stay valid for 7 days
BB Balikbayan
Sec. 9A Temporary Visitor coming for business or for pleasure or for reasons of health
Sec. 9B Transit Passengers
Sec. 9C Foreign Seamen
Sec. 9D Treaty Trader / Investor
Sec. 9E Foreign Government Officials
Sec. 9F Foreign Students
Sec. 9G Pre-arranged Employee
47 A2/PEZA Special Non-immigrant Visa
47B Refugees
PD 1034 Executives of Multinational Companies
EO 63 / EO 226 / RA 8756 Omnibus Investment Act of 1987
- SIRV - Special Investor Resident Visa
RA 7227 Bases Conversion and Development Act of 1992
- SSIV - Subic Special Investor's Visa
- SSRV - Subic Special Retiree Visa
- SSRV - Subic Special Retiree Visa
- SSWV - Subic Special Working Visa
- SCWV - Special Clark Working Visa
EO 1037 / SRRV Special Resident Retiree Visa
EO 191 Granting No-Visa Entry for Initial Stay of 7 Days for Chinese Nationals who are holders of Macao - Portuguese Passport
LOI 911 / LOI Granting No-Visa Entry for Initial Stay of 7 Days for holders of HK-British-HK-SAR Passport

As mandated by the law, the taxes are divided among the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA), the National Parks Development Committee (NPDC), the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Commission for Higher Education (CHED), and the General Fund of the National Government for use in government programs.

04/05/2014

Idioms & Meaning

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What is idioms mean? - Idioms are words, phrases, or expressions that cannot be taken literally. In other words, when used in everyday language, they have a meaning other than the basic one you would find in the dictionary. Every language has its own idioms. Learning them makes understanding and using a language a lot easier and more fun!

A
A Blessing In Disguise:  Something good that isn't recognized at first.
A Leopard Can't Change His SpotsYou cannot change who you are.
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words:  A visual presentation is far more descriptive than words.
A Piece of Cake:  A task that can be accomplished very easily

All Bark And No Bite:  When someone is threatening and/or aggressive but not willing to engage in a fight.

B  

Barking Up The Wrong Tree:  A mistake made in something you are trying to achieve.
Back To Square One:  Having to start all over again.
Bite Off More Than You Can Chew:  To take on a task that is way to big.
Blood Is Thicker Than Water: The family bond is closer than anything else.
Break A Leg:  A superstitious way to say 'good luck' without saying 'good luck', but rather the opposite.

 C
Come Hell Or High Water:  Any difficult situation or obstacle.
Cross Your Fingers:  To hope that something happens the way you want it to.
Curiosity Killed The Cat:  Being Inquisitive can lead you into a dangerous situation.
Cry Wolf: Intentionally raise a false alarm
Close but no Cigar: To be very near and almost accomplish a goal, but fall short.

D

Devil's Advocate:  Someone who takes a position for the sake of argument without believing in that particular side of the arguement. It can also mean one who presents a counter argument for a position they do believe in, to another debater.
Don't count your chickens before they hatch:  Don't rely on it until your sure of it.
Drive someone up the wall:  To irritate and/or annoy very much
Don't Look A Gift Horse In The Mouth:  When someone gives you a gift, don't be 
ungrateful.

Every Cloud Has A Silver Lining:  Be optomistic, even difficult times will lead to better days.
Elvis has left the building The show has come to an end. It's all over

F
Flesh and Blood: This idiom can mean living material of which people are made of, or it can refer to someone's family.
From Rags To Riches: To go from being very poor to being very wealthy.

 G
Go Out On A Limb: Put yourself in a tough position in order to support someone/something.
Good Samaritan:  Someone who helps others when they are in need, with no discussion for compensation, and no thought of a reward
Gut Feeling: A personal intuition you get, especially when feel something may not be right.

H
Hat Trick:  When one player scores three goals in the same hockey game. This idiom can also mean three scores in any other sport, such as 3 homeruns, 3 touchdowns, 3 soccer goals, etc.
He Lost His Head: Angry and overcome by emotions.
Hit The Nail on the Head: Do something exactly right or say something exactly right.

In The Heat Of The Moment Overwhelmed by what is happening in the moment.
It's A Small World: You frequently see the same people in different places.
Idle Hands Are The Devil's Tools: You are more likely to get in trouble if you have nothing to do.


Jaywalk: Crossing the street (from the middle) without using the crosswalk.

Keep body and soul together: To earn a sufficient amount of money in order to keep yourself alive.
Knock On Wood: Knuckle tapping on wood in order to avoid some bad luck.

Let The Cat Out Of The Bag: To share a secret that wasn't suppose to be shared.
Let Sleeping Dogs Lie: To avoid restarting a conflict.
Like a chicken with its head cut off: To act in a frenzied manner.

M
Method To My Madness: Strange or crazy actions that appear meaningless but in the end are done for a good reason.
Mum's the word: To keep quiet. To say nothing.

Never Bite The Hand That Feeds You: Don't hurt anyone that helps you.
New kid on the block: Someone new to the group or area



O
Off On The Wrong Foot: Getting a bad start on a relationship or task.
On The Same Page: When multiple people all agree on the same thing.
Out Of The Blue: Something that suddenly and unexpectedly occurs.
Out On A Limb: When someone puts them self in a risky situation.

 P
Pick up your ears: To listen very carefully
Practice Makes Perfect: By constantly practicing, you will become better.
Pulling Your Leg: Tricking someone as a joke.

 Q

Queer the pitch: Destroy or ruin a plan
 R 
Ring Fencing: Seperated usual judgement to guarantee protection, especially project funds.
Rise and Shine: Time to get out of bed and get ready for work/school.
Rome Was Not Built In One Day: If you want something to be completely properly, then its going to take time.
Rule Of Thumb: A rough estimate.
Run out of steam: To be completely out of energy.

S
Skid Row: The rundown area of a city where the homeless and drug users live.
Smell A Rat: To detect someone in the group is betraying the others.
Smell Something Fishy: Detecting that something isn't right and there might be a reason for it..

The Whole Nine Yards: Everything. All of it.
Third times a charm: After no success the first two times, the third try is a lucky one.
To Make A Long Story Short: Something someone would say during a long and boring story in order to keep his/her audience from losing attention. Usually the story isn't shortened.

U
 Under the weather: Feeling ill or sick.
Up a blind alley: Going down a course of action that leads to a bad outcome.
Use Your Loaf: Use your head. Think smart.

Van Gogh's ear for music: Tone deaf.
Variety Is The Spice Of Life: The more experiences you try the more exciting life can be

Wag the Dog: A diversion away from something of greater importance.
Water Under The Bridge: Anything from the past that isn't significant or important anymore.


X marks the spot: A phrase that is said when someone finds something he/she has been looking for

                                                   Y 

You Are What You Eat: In order to stay healthy you must eat healthy foods.
You Can't Judge A Book By Its Cover: Decisions shouldn't be made primarily on appearance.
You Can't Take it With You: Enjoy what you have and not what you don't have, since when you die you cannot take things (such as money) with you.

Z

Zero Tolerance: No crime or law breaking big or small will be overlooked.

03/05/2014

Lesson of life



Author Bobette Bryan
I feared being alone until I learned to like myself.
I feared failure until I realized that I only fail when I don’t try.
I feared success until I realized that I had to try In order to be happy with my self.

I feared people’s opinions until I learned that people would have opinions about me anyway.
I feared rejection until I learned to have faith in myself.
I feared pain until I learned that it’s necessary for growth.

I feared the truth until I saw the ugliness in lies.
I feared life until I experience its beauty.
I feared death until I realized that 
it’s not an end, but a beginning.

Mother Teresa

I feared my destiny, until I realized that 
I had the power to change my life.
I feared hate until I saw that it
 was nothing more than ignorance.
I feared love until it touched my heart, 
making the darkness fades into endless sunny days.

I feared ridicule until I learned how to laugh at myself.
I feared growing old until I realized that
 I gained wisdom every day.
I feared the future until I realized that life 
just kept getting better.
passionup.poems

I feared the past until 
I realized that it could
 no longer hurt me.
I feared the dark until I saw the
 beauty of the starlight.
I feared the light until I learned that 
the truth would give me strength.


01/05/2014

May 1 Labor Day

Why May 1 celebrated? - Month of  May , which usually occurs on May 1 in many countries, stems from ancient customs associated with the celebration of spring. It is also a national holiday for workers in many countries around the world.

May  also known as Labor Day or International Workers' Day celebrated every year on 1st May. This day is a national holiday in more than 80 countries and also celebrated unofficially in many other countries.
May 1 is celebrated to pay tribute to the contributions, workers have made to make the world strong and prosper. This day is dedicated to the workers for their economic and social achievements.

The Labor Day is also known as May Day and International Worker’s Day and is celebrated in most of the countries on 1st May while in some countries on the first Sunday of September. It celebrates the social and economic achievements of the workers. Processions are carried out and various competitions are organized for the children associated with labor class by the labor organizations on this day. Some workers protests and rally on this day for their demands.


Quick Facts : May Day / Labor Day
Date 1st May Type: National Also Called: International Workers' Day
Celebrations: Street demonstrations.

The true meaning of Labor Day is remembering those who have given their time, best efforts and worked hard in their lives for this blessed country. Happy Labor Day.