Air Supply - Live in Davao Videos

For those who have missed the Air Supply show last Tuesday, I uploaded 2 video clips taken during the concert. This one goes out to my tatay, who is miles away from home, and wishes he was there to watch it live. Our sincere apologies for the loud screaming and singing. Finally we were able to sing a long with them, because I thought hanggang videoke lang. hehe The videos were taken with my ever realible Lumix LX5! =)

Hope you'll enjoy it! 

Making Love Out of Nothing at All

Lost in Love

DDH Surgeon's Run Series: Run For Young Juan

Photography by: Melissa Irasga

The Davao Doctors Hospital General Surgery Department will be hosting a Fun Run this

 March 25, 2012 (Sunday), 5:00 AM  at SM City Davao. 

Please do support this event as this would be in benefit for the Charity Missions of their General Surgery Department and Clubfoot Care of Davao City. Prizes are at stake so go and register now. For inquiries click the button below.

 

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 Fun Runs has been popular in Davao City lately, every week there are different hosts from various institutions, this is a great way to create awareness at the same time raise money for their charities. Aside from supporting their said charity, it is also a great way to bond with family members, couples and friends. Plus you'd be able to burn your dormant fats away and get to have nice singlets and couple shirts posted below. If you're that lucky enough, there are great prizes that are in store for you!

RACE SINGLET 

 

COUPLE SHIRTS

Running with your loved one is much more FUN!

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COOL PRIZES

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Michigan Surgical Mission 2012 @ SPMC

Some photos during the Michigan Surgical Mission last Jan 30-31; Feb 1-2, 2012 (Photo by: Dr. Suzette Canales)

Every year, a group of doctors and nurses from Michigan, USA, conducts a surgical mission in Southern Philippines Medical Center (SPMC formerly Davao Medical Center) alongside with the Maharlika Group Foundation. They have been doing this over the past few years.  The mission lasted for 4 days, w January 30 - Feb 2, 2012. Most of the procedures being offered are Total Abdominal Hysterectomy Salpingo Oophorectomy, Open Cholecystectomy, Thyroidectomy, Cheiloplasty and Open Heart Surgery, the patients for this said program was screened few weeks earlier to determine the qualified candidates for the the surgery. The group also donated medical equipment, medicines and supplies for Operating Room and patients use.

The SURGERY Team

The OB-GYNE group (Me and the surgical team- from OB and Anesthesia consultants, Residents,  Nursing Attendant and student nurses)

It is my first time to participate the surgical mission, so my week was practically waking up early in the morning preparing myself to assist on a series of surgeries. But really, it's just a typical week, since we're already used to doing this everyday. But this time around for a cause that is why it made my work more rewarding. I wasn't able to take photos though (sad), what you see here is just a fraction of what happened during the entire event. Lives have been changed.

Some members of the Michigan group, and random photos during the ongoing mission.

I have been with the Operating Room for more than 2 years already. I didn't know what path led me to this kind of career, all I know is that my profession calls for extending our knowledge and skills to serve others.   I used to be afraid going to Hospitals, hates the site of blood (what more if it's internal organs), scared of needles and people in white smock gowns/uniforms. Who would have thought that I would land this kind of profession and become colleagues with people that I used to avoid before. Other nurses, really earn big abroad. My salary is more than enough for myself, but seriously, It's service beyond the paycheck. (Chos!) 

LOL!

Here's a post about nurses that has been circulating on Facebook. My profession really requires a lot of dedication and humility for us to appreciate our work. This is indeed true! Read on:

"Nurses are being scorned for being late with medicines by oneminute sometimes, yet they are holding their bladder because they don't have time to use the restroom, starving because they missed lunch, being peed on, puked on, bled on, beat on, yelled at & are missing their family while taking care of yours. They may even be crying for you and praying for you and you not even realize it. In the minute you read this, nurses all over the world are saving lives."

  

Photos by: Rommel Hindap

Cebu City Snapshots

Outside Basilica del Sto. Nino, Cebu City

If I have to cite a favorite city in the Philippines aside from Davao, Cebu is top of my list. I have been visiting Cebu for almost every year. And I thank Cebu Pacific promo flights for this opportunity. Last, Sunday January 15, Cebuanos celebrated the Sinulog Festival .

 I've attended the Sinulog twice already, last 1999 and 2007,  for sure the celebration this year was way bigger and better. The whole experience would not be complete if I won't be able to attend their early morning mass at the Basilica, despite the place being crowded.  Last 2007 was my first time to participate the religious procession, which was graced by many devotees  and pilgrims as they say the holy rosary in the streets of Cebu, which is one of the main events apart form the Grand Sinulog Street Parade.  These two events are to be expected yearly. Being able to participate with these events is something fulfilling, as a Christian myself. Or even not on the religious aspect, since Sto. Nino is very significant in our history as well. Those were just a few of my experiences during Sinulog.

In commemoration of the recent festivity, I have with me some Cebu City snapshots during my trip last year. Better posting late than never. Looking forward to another Cebu adventure this July 2012! Yipee!

The famous Magellan's Cross

Magellan's Cross

Balloon vendors are all over the place :)

Beautiful altar of the Basilica del Sto. Nino

The original building has been preserved, during our visit, the church was still under renovation.

Devotees, tourists and visitors, from all over the Philippines flock in to visit Sto. Nino, people come here all year round.

Cebu Ferries from Lapu-Lapu City to Cebu City. If you commute, this is a very fast and cheaper alternative to go the heart of Cebu City.

Cebu City at Dawn. At Crown Regency Hotel and Towers.

CEBU at Night

Crown Regency Hotel and Towers, the City's tallest structure

At Mountain View, just below the Tops of Cebu

The Terraces at night, Ayala Center Cebu

VIVA PIT SENYOR!

Photo courtesy: www.sinulog.ph

*Photos taken with Lumix LX5

ADDU GS '97 and HS '01 Reunion: A Time with the "Awesomest" Batch =)

One Big Knight Affair at the Summit Bar of the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao City

About 2 years ago, if not mistaken, last 2009 there were hear says or probably an initial plan to organize a batch reunion, unfortunately it wasn't materialized maybe perhaps due to some reasons. Nevertheless, two years later, last December 23, 2011 everything was made possible. Many thanks to our batch's organizing committee who placed their time and effort, for some financially just to make this happen namely Louel Zambrano and Karlo Tesoro. Personally, I had lots of fond memories way back in High School, I'm just an average kid way back . Like a normal kid does, we just wanted to pass our exams, laugh, cry, for some fell in love, be with friends, do crazy things and makes the most out of everything.

Ateneo before, it was torn down right after my Grade School Graduation in '97.

So much for everything, for those who haven't made it that night, the event was held at the Summit Bar of the Royal Mandaya Hotel in Davao City. Almost everyone came with their different hues of blue outfit, which reminds me so much of Ateneo. The background music being played was so 90's, the likes of Alanis Morissette, Back Street Boys, Third Eye Blind, Semisonic, The Creed, etc. Flashback photos collected from batchmates we're also flashed as well as our high school year book. As we await for the program to begin, there's also a photo booth prepared for us to take our pictures and the beers and drinks were starting to flow while waiting.

Some of the activities during the night.

The hosts/emcees for the night were Diva Zamora and Vincent Oliver Te. There were sets of games and activities for everyone. An awesome AVP/Flashback video was also being played. Cool prizes were also given away, unfortunately I wasn't able to win any huhu Souvenir items were given away, a goodie bag with a customized mug and t-shirt. Thanks to Print-to-Go (Cecille Cayetano-Inventor and husband) for the sponsorship. But the best prize among all, is to see your old time friends come to life and not just seeing them on Facebook or in other social networking sites. It's beyond priceless, because 10 years comes only once in a lifetime. I'm so glad to be part of it! Was an "EPIC" night indeed! =D 'Til next time.....

Ivan - the "night's" Social Butterfly! =)

With Cha, Dimps, and Kimmy

Representatives from 4 Pignatelli! (L-R: Louel, Davil, Floyd, Shiela, Mary Anne, Rico, Paula, Gemma, Me (Mel), Jinggo)

Customized Baller ID =)

More Photos.... I wish my solid HS barkada was here as well.... nice to see everyone! Weeeeee

Photo wall by Red Lens Studio =)...

The people who made this event possible!!!

'Til next Reunion!!!