Lax security at Park Square 1, Ayala Center, Makati
On November 17, 2010. Said building was identified as owned by Ayala Land. The guard at an entrance to said building didn't inspect my luggage/didn't subject said
luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. While I was in said building I went to InfoMax store and
obtained a list of prices of products. I have said list.

Lax security on November 17, 2010 at entrance to Bank of the Philippine Islands Midland Plaza branch. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my luggage
and didn't subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms.

Lax security on November 17, 2010 at Sta. Monica entrance to Robinsons Place Manila. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my luggage/didn't subject
said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms.

advisory vs. SM Makati
at Ayala Center 17, 2010. I entered the SM Makati building through the street entrance to the food court.The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my luggage/didn't subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. While I was at said food court, I saw an employee delivering forks and spoons to the restaurants in said area. Said spoons and forks were in an open container on a cart type device with rollers/wheels. Said employee pushed said device with a hand and then without sanitizing said hand, held said forks and spoons with said unsanitized bare hand and then distributed them to a store named Tokyo Tokyo. So the germs from said unsanitized hand could have transferred to said spoons and forks. While I was at said food court, there was only a comfort room for women.




After leaving said food court, I proceeded with said uninspected luggage to SM Department store and SM supermarket in the same building. No one at entrances to said stores inspected or subjected said luggage to scanning with metal detector. I have proof that I submitted a written complaint at said SM Department store vs an
employee working at said store. Said employee was identified as "Verna". While I was at said store, I discovered that a compartment at the men's comfort room on the
second floor of said store had no lock. I have proofs of purchases on November 17, 2010 from the following stores at said building: SM department store, SM
supermarket, Chow King restaurant.


Lax security on November 21, 2010 at second level entrance to the Landmark building at Ayala Center, Makati. The entrance was from Power Books store.While I was in
the Landmark building I bought groceries from the Landmark supermarket.
Then, from the Landmark building, lax security at entrance to Glorietta Building. The guard at the entrance to said building didn't inspect my waist bag or subject said bag to scanning with metal detector. Said guard also didn't scan my boots.I bought food from McDonalds store.Then I went to the Park Square I building. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my waist bag, which was big enough to contain firearm. I bought product from mobile experts store and was issued sales invoice No. 21348.Then from Park Square 1,I went to the SM Makati building. The guard at entrance to said building didn't inspect my waist bag and didn't scan said bag with metal detector. Then I entered SM Department store. Nobody at the entrance to said store inspected said waist bag or subjected said bag to scanning with metal detector.




Advisory vs. Metro Club at Makati. On November 23, 2010, no one at the entrance to said club inspected my luggage/no one at said entrance subjected said luggage
to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. At what was identified as the coffee shop in said building, there
was no prominent display of information regarding the privileges of/for senior citizens. I believe the management of said club violated a rule or regulation of
the Expanded Senior Citizen Act of 2003.The person(s) who served me didn't have displayed at the proper location on their clothing the health certificate. Regarding
the swimming pool at the property of said club. I saw at least two persons who used said pool without first showering with soap and water. So whatever dirt, etc.
they had on their bodies could have been transferred to said pool.

SM ignored DTI
I have a letter identified as from the Department of Trade and Industry Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection dated 19, 2010 and addressed
to Mr. Ricky Lim, Sr. Vice President for Controllership, SM Retail Inc., SM Corporate Office, Bldg. D, J.W. Diokno Blvd. Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City, Said letter is regarding SM Appliance Center. As of this writing, there are SM Appliance Center stores in different parts of the country. Up to November 28, 2010, nobody
from SM has communicated with me regarding said letter.


Advisory vs. Burger King restaurant at SM City Manila. Said restaurant was identified as owned and operated by: Perf Restaurants, Inc., UGF SM City Manila,
Concepcion St., cor. Arroceros & San Marcelino Sts. Brgy. Ermita, Manila. On November 25, 2010, an employee at said restaurant sold to me food. Evidence is sales
invoice No. 3490. Said invoice was issued to me by an employee working at said store. Said employee was identified as "Edith". While I was at said restaurant, there
was no visible Express lane for senior citizens. There also was no prominent display of information in said store regarding privileges of/for senior citizens.
I believe a rule/regulation of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003 was violated by the owner/operator of said store. The employee who served me didn't have displayed a health certificate at the proper position on the clothing she was wearing. Before I was issued said invoice, I was issued an invoice wherein the space below the words "Received the above goods in good order and condition" were already filed in not by me the customer but by an employee working at said store. So, if I wanted to complain, I could no longer complain.




Lax security on November 25, 2010 at rear entrance to Manila city hall.Nobody at said entrance inspected my luggage or subjected said luggage to scanning with
metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. I delivered a letter to the Office of Senior Citizens Affairs inside said building.

Anxiety Disorders
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Guide to Physical Activity
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/public/heart/obesity/lose_wt/phy_act.htm


National Heart Lung and Blood Institute
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/


Recall of Tylenol Cold Liquid Products
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm234997.htm

The Aches of Arthritis
http://newsinhealth.nih.gov/issue/Nov2010/Feature1

Health Advisory Dengue
whose source was identified as the Department of Health
"Ang DENGUE ay isang sakit na mula sa kagat ng lamok na may dalang dengue virus.

Mga Palatandaan:
* Mataas na lagnat sa loob ng 2 - 7 araw.
* Pananakit ng kasukasuan at kalamnan
* Panghihina
* Pagkawala ng ganang kumain
* Pamumula ng balat
* Pananakit ng tiyan at pagsusuka
* Pagdurugo ng ilong at gilagid

Pag-iwas at pagsugpo:
* Magpakonsulta sa doktor kung may lagnat na ng 2-7 araw.
* Magsuot ng mahahabang kasuotan upang hindi makagat ng lamok.
* Maari din gumamit ng insect repellant.
* Itaob ang mga bote, lata at iba pang maaring mapagipunan ng tubig at pangitlugan ng mga lamok.
* Linisin at takpan ang mga dram at iba pang tambakan ng tubig.


warning vs. Bruno's Barbers
Based on a letter identified as from the Makati central post office and dated 31 May 2010, my registered letter No. 2971 addressed to Brunos Barbers Power Plant
Rockwell, Makati, was received on May 14, 2010 by said entity's agent. Said letter contained a request for information regarding the services offered by said entity.
Up to November 10, 2010, said entity has not provided me with said requested information.

Ching Alano, columnist, was identified as the source of good comments regarding Rustan's. If customers have complaints
vs. Rustan's will she help them?


On November 12, 2010:

lax security at street entrance to Robinsons Supermarket at Robinsons Place, Ermita, Manila. The guard at said entrance didn't inspect my luggage or subject
said luggage to scanning with metal detector.Said luggage was large enough to contain firearms.After I entered said store, I bought goods and I received a sales invoice
with SN:41-x9492. Said store didn't prominently display information regarding privileges for senior citizens.I believe the management of said store violated
the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003.

I bought an extension cord at Handyman store at Robinsons Place,Ermita,Manila. Said product was identified as imported from China. There was no visible name and address of the importer of said product. I believe the
management of said store violated the Consumer Act of the Philippines. The guard at the entrance to said store didn't inspect my luggage or subject
said luggage to scanning with metal detector.Said luggage was large enough to contain firearms. I was issued a sales invoice No. 004520. Said store didn't
prominently display information regarding privileges for senior citizens.I believe the management of said store violated the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003.

DTI ignored by the Landmark Corporation?
I have a letter identified as from the Department of Trade and Industry and and dated May 15, 2009 and addressed to the store manager the Landmark Ayala Center, Makati City. Said letter contains the words: "This refers to the complaint . . . relative to the security and sanitary concerns in your building. We are referring the herein attached complaint for your appropriate action. Action on the above subject
may be communicated directly to the complainant. I am the complainant.Up to November 11, 2010, said corporation has not communicated with me.

On November 13, 2010,
advisory vs. SM Megamall & Shangri-La Plaza
On November 13, 2010, I experienced lax security at entrances to said buildings. The guard at entrance to the SM Supermarket at SM Megamall didn't open
my luggage/didn't subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. I reported said security lapse
to persons identified as Mandaluyong police personnel, but they didn't take down details of said security lapse. After entering said mall, I ordered from a Jollibee
restaurant. I have proof of purchase. I entered Shangri-La Plaza through the Rustans supermarket. The guard at the street entrance to said store. The guard at said
entrance didn't inspect my luggage/didn't subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms.
After entering said store, I purchased food from said store. Proof of purchase is Rustans supermarket sales invoice No. 008951.From said restaurant, I went to other
parts of said building without said luggage being inspected or being subjected to scanning with metal detector.

BFAD; DTI, subjects of customer complaints accepted by CSC
Evidence that my said complaints were accepted by the Civil Service Commission are:
(1) a letter identified as from said CSC and dated October 4, 2010 and addressed to said Bureau of Food and Drug.; (2) a letter identified as from said CSC and
addressed to said DTI. Said letter was dated Oct. 4, 2010 and was addressed to Secretary Gregory L. Domingo of the DTI. Up to November 13, 2010, no one from said
BFAD or said DTI has provided me with a reply re said CSC letter.

Civil Service Commission ignored by Mandaluyong Mayor Benjamin Abalos, Jr.?
Based on evidence, a "Maria Luisa Salonga-Agamata, Director IV Public Assistance and Information Office Civil Service Commission" wrote a letter addressed to said
mayor and dated December 15, 2009 and regarding ADI-Asianic Distributors, which was in Mandaluyong.
Said letter contained the following words: "We refer, for information and appropriate action, the . . . attached letters dated November 14, 21 and 22, 2009 of M.
Silva relative to the . . . inaction by that Office on the letters-complaint against ADI-Asianic Distributors, Inc. We will appreciate your preferential attention in
the matter. Please advise M. Silva . . . of the action taken thereon." Despite said letter from the said Commission, up to November 13, 2010, said Mayor has not
provided me with any information as to what, if any, he took regarding said complaint. I have other evidence vs. said Abalos, Jr., who was identified as the President
of the League of Cities of the Philippines. Does the Mandaluyong government consider security lapses at private entities in Mandaluyong as of no concern to it? Has
said Mayor done what he was supposed to do regarding the Enhanced Senior Citizens Act of 2003?

advisory vs. National book store
at Robinsons Place Ermita on November 15, 2010. The guard at the street entrance to said store didn't inspect my luggage/didn't subject said luggage to scanning with
metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain firearm. While I was in said store, I purchased products.
Proof of purchase is National Book store official receipt with SI No.: 1115201000220002126398.

advisory vs. Glorietta, Ayala Center, Makati
and McDonald's Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati. On October 14, 2010, the guard at an entrance to said Glorietta, didn't inspect the contents of my
luggage/subject said luggage to scanning with metal detector. Said luggage was large enough to contain grenades and firearms. Said entrance was beside Mercury Drug
store. After entering said building, I bought food from what was identified as McDonald's Glorietta 3. I was given an
official receipt dated 14/10/2010 and numbered 000400498681.
The employee at said McDonald's didn't have a health certificate attached at the proper position on the clothing he was wearing. In addition, said employee, who
received the money I paid and who wasn't wearing gloves, proceeded to handle the container for the food I ordered without first sanitizing his hands. So the germs
from the money he received could have transferred to said food container.

Rustan's supermarket subject of complaint accepted by DTI
Evidence is a letter identified as from said Department of Trade and Industry dated 19 October 2010 addressed to Mayor Jejomar Erwin Binay Jr., City Mayor, Makati for
appropriate action the attached complaint of Mr. Macario Silva against Rustan's . . . at San Antonio Village, Makati City, for . . .violation of the implementing
rules and regulations of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003".
Said complaint to said DTI was supported by said supermarket's official receipt dated 09/12/2010. Said receipt bears the words: "INV # 450860".

I received a copy of a letter identified as from Maria Luisa Salonga-Agamata of the CSC addressed to Quezon City Mayor Herbert Bautista re information as to whether
the Quezon City government complied with the requirements that the local chief executive of the Quezon City government requires entities in Quezon City to prominently
display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens. Said letter was dated October 12,
2010.

Advisory re Manila city government hospitals:
If persons plan to avail of the services offered by said hospitals, it will benefit them to obtain in advance, the following information/proofs:
A complete list of the medical equipment at each of said hospitals, including the brands, models of said equipment and the dates of manufacture of said equipment. A
complete list of the persons authorized to operate said equipment and proofs, if any, that said persons have received the proper training in the operation of said
equipment. A complete list of the medical personnel at each of said hospitals. Complete information regarding said personnel, including the names and addresses of the
entities where said personnel received the appropriate education/training. A complete list of the verifiable grades of said personnel obtained in the government
licensure exams. Proof, if any, that each of said hospitals have sufficient personnel to provide 24/7 protection for patients. Proof that said each of hospitals has
adequate fully functional standby generators. Proof that said each of said hospitals has sufficient fully charged and functional fire extinguishers. Proof that all
the personnel in each of said hospitals have the proper knowledge and training in the operation of said fire extinguishers.Proof, if any, that each of said hospitals
has conducted fire drills and anti earthquake drills.Proof, if any, that, all the personnel in each of said hospitals have the knowledge on what to do with patients
in case of a fire or an earthquake.. Which, if any, of said hospitals is a trauma center? Is each of said hospital's ER a three, two, or one level ER? Does each of
said hospitals ER offer round-the-clock diagnostic tests such as ultrasound, CT scans, and MRIs? What, if any, is the specialty of each of said hospitals ER? Are
all the ER doctors in each of said hospitals board certified in emergency medicine? Is the entire staff of each said hospitals' ER skilled in pediatrics? What, if
any, pediatric equipment does each of the said hospitals' said ERs have? Does each of said hospitals' ERs have a separate treatment area for children? Does said each
of said hospitals adhere to recommended infection control practices including standard, contact, droplet, and airborne precautions? What is each of said hospitals
doing to: prevent medication errors, protect their patients from infections? reduce radiation risk from computed tomography for pediatric and small adult patients?
Does each of said hospitals have a computerized prescription system? Does each of said hospitals use patient bar codes to ensure that patients get the correct
medication? If any of said hospitals does not use said patient bar codes, what kind of safeguards do said hospitals have in place to prevent medication errors?


web sites with free, useful information:

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/COpoisoning/

Infant Car Seats Recalled by Britax Due to Laceration and Choking Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11031.html

Bathtub Basics: NEVER Leave Baby
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/06/bathtub-basics-never-leave-baby/

Children Do Drown in Bathtubs – And You Can Prevent It
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/09/children-do-drown-in-bathtubs-%e2%80%93-and-you-can-prevent-it/

CPSC Talks to Parents About New Rules Aimed at Making Toys Safer
By CPSC Blogger on December 3, 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2009/12/town-hall-on-toy-safety-cpsc-talks-to-parents-about-new-rules-aimed-at-making-toys-safer/


Crib or Play Yard Tents: A Safety Risk
By CPSC Blogger on July 15, 2010
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/07/crib-or-play-yard-tents-a-safety-risk/

http://www.firesafety.gov/
firesafety gov web site

Guide for Parents: The Dangers of Heavy Metals in Children’s Jewelry
By Chairman Tenenbaum on January 13, 2010
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/01/guide-for-parents-the-dangers-of-heavy-metals-in-childrens-jewelry/

Hidden Drowning Dangers
By CPSC Blogger on October 8, 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2009/10/in-home-drowning-dangers/

Holiday Decorating Safety
By CPSC Blogger on December 14, 2009
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2009/12/holiday-decorating-safety/


How to Childproof Your Windows
By CPSC Blogger on April 9, 2010
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/04/how-to-child-proof-your-windows/

Keep Baby Monitor Cords Out of Reach
By CPSC Blogger on October 12, 2010
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/10/keep-baby-monitor-cords-out-of-reach/


Pool Safely: Simple Steps Save Lives
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/07/pool-safely-simple-steps-save-lives/

Safe Sleep, Part 1: The Crib
By CPSC Blogger on February 12, 2010
http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/02/safe-sleep-part-1-the-crib/

http://www.stroke.org.uk/

Ten Tips to Keep Your Holiday Home Fire and Injury Free:
http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10065.html
NEWS from CPSC

Watch and Share: Check Your Crib for Safety
By CPSC Blogger on June 24, 2010

Window Falls
This address for this post is: http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2010/10/5-minutes-of-prevention/

Advisory vs. Chinese General Hospital
In 2009, I sent a letter, via registered mail, to said hospital. Said letter was designated as registered letter No. 5383.
For the benefit of customers, I requested information regarding said hospital. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter
was received on 9/1/2009 by said hospital's agent. Up to October 29, 2010, said hospital has not provided me with said requested information.

complaint vs. postal station at Robinsons Place Manila
On October 26, 2010, I was at said postal station. While I was at said postal station, there was not prominently displayed a sign, etc. regarding the privileges of
senior citizens. I believe said entity violated an implementing rule/regulation of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003. An employee at said station received
from me for mailing a letter designated as 10-26-10 but did not give me a registry receipt for said letter. Proof that said entity
received from me on October 26, 2010 said letter for mailing is a list of letters bearing the words: "REGISTERED Robinson Stn. Mla. Oct 26 2010.


Advisory vs. Jollibee store at SM Megamall. On 9/4/2010. On said date, I ate at said restaurant. As proof of purchase, I have official receipt No.
0010119 issued on said date. The employee who served me didn't have a health certificate at the proper location on the clothing he/she was wearing.

Advisory re Robinsons Place, Tacloban City
I sent a letter, via registered mail to the mall manager/building administrator of said mall. Said letter was designated as registered letter No. 5831.
For the benefit of customers, I asked for information regarding said mall. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received
on 9/3/2009 by an agent of said mall. Up to November 1, 2010, nobody from said mall has provided me with a reply to said letter.

I sent a registered letter to Angeles City Mayor. Based on evidence, said letter was received on June 2010. Up to
November 1, 2010, said mayor has not provided me with a reply to said letter. I believe said mayor violated R.A. 6713.

Abused mothers’ mental health
http://www.hhs.gov/news/healthbeat/2010/11/20101101a.html

CDC Hurricane Health & Safety Tip
Tip of the Week: Meet with your family and discuss why you need to prepare for a hurricane.




DOH EXPANDS CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM WITH 2B PESO BUDGET
http://www.doh.gov.ph/

Press Release/21 October 2010

The Department of Health (DOH) launched today an expanded child health program providing services and information on health, nutrition, and environment for newborns to 14 year-old children, allotting at least two billion pesos from its 2011 budget.

Garantisadong Pambata, a package of health services that has traditionally been given to children below six years old in April and October, will now be offered all year round and will include appropriate services and promotion even for school-aged children.

The GP budget will include purchase and distribution of essential vaccines, micro-nutrient supplements, de-worming tablets, and health promotion. The 2011 allocation for child health was a five-fold increase from the PhP 325 million budget in 2010.


More Basic Goods at 5% Discount for Senior Citizens
http://www.da.gov.ph/newindex2.php?pass=News_events/2010/oct/oct25_2010a.html
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http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/index.html
American Memory from the Library of Congress Home Page

http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/home.htm
Official U.S. government web site for kids