Friday, May 27, 2011

On May 26, 2011, lax security at entrance to Robinsons
Otis.
The guard at a street entrance to said building, allowed me to enter said building, without inspecting my luggage/without using a metal detector to scan said luggage/without using a bomb sniffing animal to smell said luggage
luggage. Said luggage is large enough to contain

grenades. After I entered said building I entered the following establishments without
said luggage being inspected/without said luggage being scanned with metal detector/without
said luggage being smelled by bomb sniffing animal: Old Spaghetti House restaurant,
Robinsons supermarket, National book store. Inside said establishments, I saw violations
of R.A. 9257.

On May 27, 2011, I went to Robinsons Place at Ermita, Manila. The guard at the entrance to said
building didn't inspect my boots/didn't use a metal detector to scan said boots/didn't use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said boots.
Said boots are large enough to contain a firearm.While
I was inside said building, I went to the following establishments: National Book Store, Racks restaurant, Power Books, Dairy Q. The permit from the Manila Health Department shown to me by an employee at said store indicated that that the expiration date was 2010.

web sites with free, useful information:

http://health.ezinemark.com/
health ezinemark com web site

http://www.helpguide.org/
helpguide org web site

http://www.lifespy.com/
lifespy web site

Physical Activity
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/

http://www.straightdope.com/
straightdope web site

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

customer evidence vs SM Mall of Asia administration

Said mall was in Pasay City. On April 19, 2011, I sent
a registered letter addressed to said administration
regarding a store, with an expired sanitation permit,
which was operating in said mall.The date of expiration
on said permit was 2009. Said registered letter, which was designated as registered letter No. 4-19-3 was returned to me. The envelope of
said letter bears the words: “RTS REFUSE TO RECEIVED
4-29-11




web sites with free, useful information:

Food Safety During Floods
http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodDefense/Emergencies/FloodsHurricanesPowerOutages/default.htm


Food Safety in an Emergency
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html

http://www.foodsafety.gov/
food safety web site

Frozen Food and Power Outages: When to Save and When to
Throw Out
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/frozen_food.html

How to keep food safe and after an emergency
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/emergency/index.html

http://www.portablefreeware.com/
portable freeware web site

Power Outages: Key Tips for Consumers About Food Safety
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm077023.htm

Refrigerated Food and Power Outages: When to Save and When to Throw Out
Adapted from Keeping Food Safe During an Emergency (USDA).
http://www.foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/refridg_food.html

Saturday, May 21, 2011

customer advisory vs. lax security, etc. at the Landmark Makati on May 18, 2011
When I entered the Landmark building at Ayala Center, Makati, on May 18, 2011, the guard at said entrance didn’t inspect well my luggage. The portion of said luggage which he didn’t inspect is large enough to contain a firearm. Then, when I went to the men’s CR at the food court, one of the compartments couldn’t be locked from the inside. When I entered
the grocery portion of the building, the guard at the entrance to said grocery, didn’t inspect my shoulder bag/didn’t use a metal detector to scan said bag/didn’t use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said bag. Said bag is large enough to contain a firearm. Said grocery had for sale an imported food product which doesn’t have on the packaging of said product the name and address of the importer of said product. I believe the management of said grocery violated the Consumer Act of the Philippines. I purchased said product and have proof of purchase of said product.


DTI tolerates Accent-Micro Products, Inc.?
Based on information, there are different Accent-Micro Products stores in different parts of the country. The Accent-Micro Products, Inc. store in Park Square 1, Ayala Center, Makati, issued to me, in 2010, sales invoice No. 034025. Said invoice bears the following words: “Merchandise exchange is allowed w/in seven (7) days of purchase.” Based on information from a reliable source, the DTI does not allow said printed message.


On May 20, 2011, while I was in the following establishments in Manila, said establishments, which are covered by Republic Act No. 9257, didn't have prominently displayed posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens: Ermita post office, Bank of P.I. branch on P. Gil St. (near Robinsons building), National book store at Robinsons
on P. Gil St., Power Books store at Robinsons, Aristocrat restaurant, Dairy Q at Robinsons Manila, Jollibee
restaurant at 1st floor of Robinsons Manila.
Rule IX, Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257, contains the following
statement “It is the responsibility of the municipality/city through the mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.”
Based on said statement, it is the responsibility of Manila,through Manila Mayor Lim to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and
privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.”





On May 20, 2011, while I was in the following establishments in Manila, said establishments, which are
covered by Republic Act No. 9257, didn't have prominently displayed posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior
citizens: Ermita post office, Bank of P.I. branch on P. Gil St. (near Robinsons building), National book store at Robinsons
on P. Gil St., Power Books store at Robinsons, Aristocrat restaurant, Dairy Q at Robinsons Manila, Jollibee
restaurant at 1st floor of Robinsons Manila.
Rule IX, Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257, contains the following
statement “It is the responsibility of the municipality/city through the mayor to require all establishments covered by
the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.”



web sites with free, useful information/useful information from the Internet:

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/
Health Canada web site

8 Ways to Stay Storm-Ready in Case of Severe Weather
Does your family have a plan for what to do during severe weather? Is your family ready?
The 8 things to do to get ready for severe weather:
Be familiar with the warning system in your area to find out about severe weather and what to do.
Find out what severe conditions tend to happen in your area from your local emergency management office. Also, find out what animal care is available for emergency situations.
Train family members on where to meet during storms – basements or internal rooms on the lowest floor for tornadoes, away from windows during severe thunderstorms.
Make your family’s plan for evacuation during hurricanes BEFORE the storm starts.
Practice, practice, practice drills for the entire family so everyone knows what do to.
Make sure you have back up power, especially if you have a family member who relies on some sort of electrically-powered equipment for their health or survival. Secure anything that can blow away such as lawn furniture or trash cans. Understand the severe weather procedures for your work or your children’s schools and daycare facilities.






what animal care is available for emergency situations.
Train family members on where to meet during storms – basements or internal rooms on the lowest floor for tornadoes, away
from windows during severe thunderstorms.
Make your family’s plan for evacuation during hurricanes BEFORE the storm starts.
Practice, practice, practice drills for the entire family so everyone knows what do to.
Make sure you have back up power, especially if you have a family member who relies on some sort of electrically-powered
equipment for their health or survival.
Secure anything that can blow away such as lawn furniture or trash cans.
Understand the severe weather procedures for your work or your children’s schools and daycare facilities.
Things to make sure you have on hand for emergency situations:
1 gallon of water for each person for each day for drinking and hygiene, food, flashlights, weather radio, more batteries,
cell phones and chargers, first aid kit, any necessary medications, personal hygiene products, important documents kept in
a waterproof bag, emergency contact information, cash and anything you need for your pet.




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Doctor provides tips on how to avoid some pitfalls associated with the season
By Randy Dotinga
Sunday, May 15, 2011

Frequently Asked Questions About Iodine-131 Found in Milk
http://emergency.cdc.gov/radiation/isotopes/iodine131andmilk_faq.asp

Monday, May 16, 2011

DTI officials ignoring CSC re customer’s complaint vs. DTI?
I have a copies of two letters, both identified as from a source identified as Maria
Luisa Salonga Agamata Director IV Public Assistance and Information Office of the CSC.
The earlier letter was dated October 4, 2010 and was addressed to DTI
Public Assistance and Information Office of the CSC. Secretary Gregory L. Domingo regarding three of my letters sent to said DTI by registered mail but as of October 4, 2010 said DTI had not acknowledged receipt of said letters. Since, by December 12, 2010, no person from DTI had provided me with a reply to said Agamata’s October 4, 20 letter to said DTI Secretary, I informed the CSC about the my non receipt of a
a reply to said Agamata’s October 4, 20 letter to said DTI Secretary, I informed the CSC about my non receipt of a reply from said DTI re said Agamata’s October 4, 2010 letter
to said DTI Secretary. Subsequently, I received a copy of a letter identified as from
said Agamata and dated January 7, 2011 and addressed to a person identified as the Director, letter identified as from said Agamata and dated January 7, 2011 and addressed to a person identified as the Director,


customer advisory vs. Pasay City Health Department
On April 10, I mailed a registered letter to Pasay City Health Department regarding a store at SM Mall of Asia which was operating with a sanitation permit wherein the expiration date on said permit was in 2009. Said letter was designated as
registered letter No. 4-10-11-7. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received on 4/13/11 by said department’s agent. Up to May 14, 2011, said department has not provided me with a reply to said letter.
Pasay City.


complaint vs. Eeboy “G” Foods Corporation Jollibee Paco
Said restaurant was at 1246 Pedro Gil St., Paco, Manila. On May 9, 2010, an employee at said restaurant wrongly issued to my helper Eeboy “G” Foods Corporation Jollibee Paco OFFICIAL RECEIPT No. 18478 wherein the customer was wrongly identified
as OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AFFAIRS.


SM Makati department store ignored complaint vs. lax security?
On October 26, 2007, an employee, identified as Barcela, at said store, received my written complaint vs. lax security on said date at a street entrance to SM Makati. Said complaint was addressed to Henry Sy. Up to
May 15, 2011, no person from SM has contacted me regarding said complaint.


web sites with free, useful information:

A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthtopics.html
medlineplus web site health topics
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Stay safe from hazards a storm may leave in your home
Page last reviewed: May 16, 2011
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Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Division of News and Electronic Media
URL for this page: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/AfterAFlood/ning Home after a Disaster: Be Healthy and Safe

Saturday, May 14, 2011

BREAST CANCER MEDICINES ACCESS PROGRAM GRAND LAUNCHING
DOH AND PHILIPPINE CANCER SOCIETY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE BREAST CANCER
SURVIVAL IN PH

Vowed Patient Support and Free Medicines for Poor Women Diagnosed Early
Press Release /11 MAY 2011

In a bid to improve the survival rates of women diagnosed with breast cancer in the Philippines, the Department of Health (DOH) and the Philippine Cancer Society, Inc. (PCSI) launches today a medicines access program through a patient navigation scheme targeting indigent Filipino women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer.

Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona said, “Cancer is a costly disease, with the cost of medicines and treatment way out of reach for many of our countrymen.” He also mentioned that the DOH would provide medicine entitlements to poor and vulnerable sectors for priority diseases like cancer within the next few years.

Both DOH and PCSI aim to promote early breast cancer screening particularly among poor women by providing assured access to medicines as well as psychosocial support. The program is meant to highlight the advocacy that breast cancer is a curable disease when detected, treated and managed early.

The Patient Navigation Program for poor patients with early stage breast cancer is being initially implemented in four government hospitals covering the catchment areas of the Metro Manila Cancer Registry and the Rizal Cancer Registry, which are the main sources of data for cancer incidence in the country.

Participating hospitals include the East Avenue Medical Center (EAMC), Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center (JRMMC), the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) and the Rizal Medical Center, all having the capacity, support facilities and a multidisciplinary team of experts for managing breast cancer. In a ceremonial memorandum of agreement signing, the chief of hospitals of the pilot access sites also pledged support and cooperation in implementing the Patient Navigation Program in their respective institutions.

Also present during the event are other important partners of DOH from professional medical societies such as the Philippine College of Surgeons, the Philippine Society of Medical Oncologists (PSMO) and the Philippine Society of Pathologists (PSP) as well as practitioners from the four government hospitals who developed the standard treatment protocol that will be used in the four hospitals.

Breast cancer is now the leading cancer site overtaking lung cancer for both sexes in the Philippines (i.e. 15% of all cancers). It is also the number one cause of cancer morbidity and mortality among Filipino women accounting for almost 30% of all female malignancies.

It is estimated that there will be a total of 12,262 new breast cancer cases in 2010 with 4,371 deaths. Latest data reveals that three out of every 100 Filipinas are likely to develop breast cancer in their lifetime and that one out of every 100 are likely to die from the disease before age 75 (Philippine Cancer Facts and Estimates 2010).

In Asia, the Philippines is among the countries with the highest age standardized incidence rate for breast cancer. Survival rate for breast cancer in the Philippines is below 40% compared to the high survival rates of 80-98% already achieved in developed countries.

Breast cancer cases are projected to increase in the Philippines in the coming years with factors such as smoking,
unhealthy lifestyles and decreasing fertility.


Lax security at street entrance to National Book Store at Robinsons Ermita.
When I recently entered said store through the said street entrance, the guard didn't inspect my luggage/didn't use a metal detector to scan said luggage/didn't use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said luggage. Said luggage was large enough to contain hand grenades.After leaving said store, I went to other parts of Robinsons Ermita and no one
inspected said luggage.


I recently ate at a restaurant at Robinsons Ermita. Said restaurant was identified as Old Spaghetti House. While I was eating at said restaurant, there was a live moving insect on the plate of food at the table I was using.




free useful information:

http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/
National Eye Institute web site

http://www.ready.gov/america/
ready gov america web site

FDA's MedWatch Safety Alerts: April 2011
http://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm254898.htm

re healthy vision:
http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2011/nei-12.htm

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WomensHealthSupport/
Info from U.S. Center for Disease Control re women's health


Genomics and Health Impact Blog
http://blogs.cdc.gov/genomics/
Just another Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Blogs site

Monday, May 9, 2011

Lax security at entrance to Robinsons Otis on May 9, 2011.
The guard at a street level entrance to said building: didn't inspect the boots I was
wearing/didn't use a metal detector to scan said boots/didn't use a bomb sniffing animal
to smell said boots. Said boots are large enough to contain a firearm.

After entering said Robinsons Otis, I entered the Robinsons supermarket. While I was at said supermarket, there was no prominent display of posters, stickers, and
other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior
citizens. Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257 . . . reads as follows: It is the responsibility of the municipality/city through the Mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and
other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior
citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemeted to its fullest.”
Based on said Rule IX, Article 11 of said Act, it is the responsibility of Manila Mayor Lim to require all establishments in Manila covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens. Said supermarket is covered by said law. However, while I was at said supermarket, there was no prominent display of said posters, stickers, etc. I believe the management of said store violated said law.





I have sales invoice issued on May 6, 2011 issued by said store.

Evidence vs. establishment identified as Eeboy 'G' Foods Corp. Jollibee Paco. I have what was identified as an official receipt dated 2011-05-10 issued by said store. Said receipt bears the numbers: "118124" but does not bear the name of the customer. According to the person I sent to buy food from said store, the management refused to
give senior citizen discount despite the fact that I sent my valid Senior Citizens I.D.
I believe the management of said store violated the Senior Citizens Act of 2010.





DOH LAUNCHES “EHERSISYO PANGKALUSUGAN PARA SA LAHAT 2011”
Press Release/6 May 2011

Exercise is for everyone. All ages from all walks of life can and must engage in regular physical activity.

The Department of Health (DOH) spearheads a fitness event featuring different sports activities, dubbed “Ehersisyo
Pangkalusugan Para sa Lahat 2011”, to encourage everyone to exercise. The event will be held on May 15 this year at the
Quezon City Memorial Circle (QCMC) from 5:30am to 10:00am. President Benigno S. Aquino III will lead the activity.

The WHO said that “current levels of physical inactivity are partly due to insufficient participation in physical activity
during leisure time and an increase in sedentary behavior during occupational and domestic activities. Likewise, an
increase in the use of "passive" modes of transport has also been associated with declining physical activity levels.”



web sites with free, useful info:

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/LymeDisease/
Center for Disease Control re lyme disease
Page last reviewed: May 9, 2011
Page last updated: May 9, 2011

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WomensHealthSupport/
Center for Disease Control re Women's Health
Page last reviewed: May 9, 2011
Page last updated: May 9, 2011

FDA issues final guidance for liquid OTC drug products with dispensing devices
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm254029.htm

Fraudulent Products: Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/BuyingUsingMedicineSafely/MedicationHealth

FDA and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) jointly launched the "Fraudulent STD Products Initiative," which targets over-the-counter products bought online or in retail stores that make unproven claims to prevent, cure, and/or treat sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). These products have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness.
These illegal products may pose significant public health risk since individuals could be inaccurately treated, leading to delays in getting medical help and increasing the possibility of spreading disease to a sexual partner. Consumers and
health professionals should be warned there are no over-the-counter or online drugs or dietary supplements available to treat or prevent STDs. Appropriate diagnosis and/or treatment of STDs can only occur under the supervision of a healthcare
professional.




FDA Action on Fraudulent STD Products
Press Release: FDA, FTC act to remove fraudulent STD products from the market
FDA Press Release
For Immediate Release: May 3, 2011
Media Inquiries: Shelly Burgess 301-796-4651
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA

FDA, FTC act to remove fraudulent STD products from the market

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today announced a joint effort to remove products from the market that make unproven claims to treat, cure, and prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Among
products from the market that make unproven claims to treat, cure, and prevent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Among the products targeted in today’s action are Medavir, Herpaflor, Viruxo, C-Cure, and Never An Outbreak.

The agencies issued multiple letters to companies warning that their products violate federal law. These products, sold online and in retail outlets, have not been evaluated by the FDA for safety and effectiveness. The joint action is the first step in keeping these unproven items from being sold to the public and preventing consumers from being misled.

The companies that received the warning letters claim that their products treat a range of STDs, including herpes,
chlamydia, genital warts, HIV, and AIDS. While some of the companies market these products as dietary supplements, these
products are all drug products under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as they are offered for the
treatment of disease. These drug products, which are offered for the treatment of STDs, may not be introduced into
interstate commerce without an FDA-approved new drug application (NDA).

“These products are dangerous because they are targeted to patients with serious conditions, where treatment options
proven to be safe and effective are available,” said Deborah M. Autor, director of the Office of Compliance in FDA’s
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. “Consumers who buy these products may not seek the medical attention they need and could spread infections to sexual partners.”

Further, under the Federal Trade Commission Act it is illegal to make such unsubstantiated treatment claims.

“These companies are on notice that advertising health benefits that are not supported by rigorous scientific evidence violates the FTC Act,” said David Vladeck, director of the FTC’s Bureau of Consumer Protection. “They also should know that health scams that endanger public health will not be tolerated.”

Consumers should be aware that there are no over-the-counter or online drugs or dietary supplements available to treat or prevent STDs. Appropriate treatment of STDs can only occur under the supervision of a health care professional. There are many FDA-approved medications available for treating these conditions, but they do require a prescription.

“Our Warning Letters give these firms time to voluntarily comply with the law,” said Dara Corrigan, the FDA’s associate commissioner for regulatory affairs. “The FDA will continue to take aggressive enforcement action against firms that market false treatments or cures that may lead to significant public health consequences.”

The Warning Letters inform the companies that they have 15 days to notify the FDA of the steps they have taken to correct the violations cited. Failure to do so may result in legal action, including seizure and injunction, or criminal prosecution.
Consumers and health care professionals should notify the FDA to file a complaint or report a problem with these products. Reports may be made to MedWatch, the FDA's voluntary reporting program, by calling 800-FDA-1088, or electronically at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm .


For more information:

www.fda.gov/STDfraud
Warning Letters







For more information:

www.fda.gov/STDfraud
Warning Letters

Consumer Update
Questions and Answers
List of OTC Products Falsely Claiming to Treat or Prevent STDs


http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HighBloodPressure/
High Blood Pressure
Page last reviewed: May 9, 2011
Page last updated: May 9, 2011
Content source: National Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention
Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Division of News and Electronic Media
URL for this page: http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HighBloodPressure/

http://www.nei.nih.gov/health/
National Eye Institute web site

Weight Loss Surgery
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/weightlosssurgery.html
Also called: Bariatric surgery, Bypass surgery, Gastric banding, Obesity surgery

Friday, May 6, 2011

DOH TO GIVE FREE CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING
Press Release/2 May 2011

In observance of May as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will give free cervical cancer
screening to women aged 30-45 years old in its 58 accredited hospitals nationwide. As recommended by the World Health
Organization, the age group targeted for cervical cancer screening is 35-45 years. The screening will be done once a week
for the whole month of May based on the designated days in each zonal areas.

In 2009, the DOH only provided free acetic acid/Pap smear screening method to women aged 15-45 years in 16 selected DOH
hospitals in Davao, Cebu, and the National Capital Region (NCR). Last year, it provided free screening in 58 DOH-accredited hospitals nationwide.

Launching activities for Cervical Cancer Awareness Month will be on the following dates and places: May 2 at Jose Reyes
Memorial Medical Center; May 4 at Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital; May 5 at Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical
Center, and May 6 at Southern Philippines Medical Center. At the National Capital Region, free cervical cancer screening will be conducted every Monday of May. Luzon DOH hospitals have designated all Wednesdays as free cervical cancer screening day, while Visayas and Mindanao have designated Thursdays and Tuesdays, respectively. Free cervical cancer screening every Monday will be conducted at the following hospitals in NCR: Jose Reyes Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, East Avenue Medical Center, Tondo Medical Center, Quirino Memorial Medical Center, Amang Rodriguez Medical Center, Rizal Medical Center, Las PiƱas General Hospital and Satellite Trauma Center, Valenzuela General Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz Memorial Hospital, National Children’s Hospital, and Jose Rodriguez Memorial Hospital. According to Health Secretary Enrique T. Ona, the National Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Program addresses the cervical cancer issue in the country in three different levels. These are primary prevention which concerns promotion of healthy lifestyle and avoidance of risky sexual behavior, secondary prevention which consists of immediate screening and diagnosis to early detect women with pre-cancerous lesion and other abnormalities. Lastly, the tertiary prevention addresses concerns on immediate treatment, if possible, to prevent pre-cancerous lesion develop into invasive cancer. Presently, cervical cancer ranks as the second leading cancer among women, and that nine out of ten cases occur in developing countries. In 2010, the number of diagnosed diseases of the breast reached 12,262 and cervix had 1,984 cases.

The highest incidence rate of cervical cancer was observed in Manila, Makati, Pasay, Pasig, and Taguig, while the lowest
incidence was seen in Rizal.


DOH-FDA Advisory No. 2011-003
VOLUNTARY RECALL ORDER OF MAGGI RICH MAMI NOODLES BEEF AND CHICKEN FLAVORS 05 may 2011 05 May 2011

Evidence vs. Muntinlupa post office
or the post office which has jurisdiction over Alabang. I paid the Philippine Postal Corporation by means of postage on the registry return receipt for my letter No. 4-10-11-12 addressed to the O.I.C., Food & Drug Administration, which was in Alabang. Said registry return receipt includes space for the date of delivery of said letter. The registry return receipt Alabang. Said registry return receipt includes space for the date of delivery of said letter. Therefore, said registry return was not properly accomplished. Therefore, the Philippine Postal Corporation did not perform the service I paid it to perform.


Advisory vs. Manila Mayor Lim and SM Supermarket Manila
On May 5, 2011, I was at SM Supermarket Manila, which was identified as operated by Supervalue, Inc. I have a sales invoice issued by said establishment on said date.The security guard at an entrance to said store didn’t inspect my waist bag/didn’t use a
metal detector to scan said bag, didn’t use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said bag.
Said bag is large enough to contain a firearm. Previously, a guard at a street entrance
to SM City Manila building didn’t inspect said bag/didn’t use a metal detector to scan said bag/didn’t use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said bag. While I was at said store, there was not prominently displayed posters, stickers, and other notices that would generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens. Rule IX, Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257 . . . reads as follows: It is the responsibility of the municipality/city through the Mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.” Based on said rule, it is the responsibility of Mayor Lim to require said establishment to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens.


Live insect on customer’s food plate at Red Ribbon restaurant
On May 5, 2011, while I was eating at the Red Ribbon restaurant at SM City building in Manila, I saw a live moving insect on the food plate on the table bearing the food I ordered. The proof of payment issued to me on said date bears the following:
0R#04027580. Also, the frontline employees were not wearing health certificates at the proper position on the clothing they were wearing. Said restaurant is covered by R.A. 9257.While I was at said restaurant, there was no prominent display of posters, stickers, and other notices that would generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens. Rule IX, Article 11 of Republic Act No. 9257 . . . reads as follows: “It is the responsibility of the municipality/city through the Mayor to require all establishments covered by the Act to prominently display posters, stickers, and other notices that will generate public awareness of the rights and privileges of senior citizens and to ensure that the provisions of the Act are implemented to its fullest.”


Lax security at street entrance to SM City Manila building on May 5, 2011.
The security guard at said entrance didn't inspect my waist bag; didn't use a metal detector to scan said bag; didn't use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said bag. Said bag is big enough to contain a firearm.

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

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Focus on Fire Safety: Communities United Against Arson

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/citizens/focus/arson.shtm

Arson can devastate a community, resulting in the decline of the neighborhood through increased insurance premiums, loss of business revenue, and a decline in property values.

Arson is difficult to prosecute, but the effects are felt throughout the community: workers lose jobs, towns and cities lose tax dollars, burned buildings create blighted areas, and innocent people are injured or killed.

Uncontrolled arson, along with other serious crime, creates rampant fear among residents, business customers, and potential visitors. If the community’s streets seem out of control, people will be afraid to come into that area to visit or do business. These conditions can quickly lead to a second stage where residents who can afford to move out begin selling homes, even at a loss, to escape before the bottom drops out. Property tax collections plummet, giving the community less and less resources to fight back.


What Can You Do?

Keep leaves, firewood, overgrown brush and shrubbery, and other combustibles away from buildings.
Keep doors and windows locked when a building is unoccupied. Board up abandoned buildings.
Store all flammable liquids such as paints, gasoline, and aerosols in an approved storage location, e.g., locked cabinets, locked storage units, locked garages (preventing access to kids), etc.
Report suspicious activity near houses or other buildings to the local police and support Neighborhood Watch programs.

If you are interested in starting your own Neighborhood Watch Program, you can find many helpful resources at www.usaonwatch.org.
If you know or suspect that arson was committed, contact your local fire department.
Most importantly…be prepared for a fire!
One of the best ways to protect yourself and your family is to have a working smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm greatly
reduces your chances of dying in a fire.

Make and practice a home fire escape plan and set a meeting place outside. Be sure everyone in your family knows at least
two escape routes from their bedrooms.

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Fire Safety Information for Teachers, Parents and Children
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Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Handbook (5.9 Mb)
Juvenile Firesetting - A Growing Concern (383 Kb)
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Links of Interest

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Federal Bureau of Investigation Uniform Crime Reporting
Insurance Committee on Arson Control
International Association of Arson Investigators
International Association of Special Investigation Units
Juvenile Firesetting: A Research Overview (PDF, 362 Kb)
National Fire Protection Association
National Insurance Crime Bureau

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security lapses at entrances to buildings in Ayala Center, Mkti.
On May 1, 2011, lax security at entrances to: the Landmark building, Glorietta 3, Park Square 1 building. The guards, at entrances to said buildings: didn’t inspect my trolley luggage; didn’t use a metal detector to scan said luggage; didn’t use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said luggage. Said luggage was large enough to contain firearms. After I entered said buildings, I purchased products and have proofs of sales. Previously, I witnessed lax security at entrances to the following buildings in said Ayala Center: Glorietta 5, SM Building, the Link.


Manila Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, Manila Vice Mayor Moreno, Manila Health Department
subjects of a letter from DTI I have a copy of a letter identified as from a source identified as Victorio Mario A. Dimagiba Director DTI (Department of
Trade and Industry) Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection 2/F Trade & Industry Building, 361 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, 1200 Makati City. Said letter is
dated 24 March 2011 and is addressed to said Mayor Lim. Said letter contains
the words: “referred to Mayor Alfredo S. Lim, City of Manila . . . the attached
complaint of Mr. Macario Silva endorsed by the Office of the Secretary, Department of Justice . . . regarding his complaints against your good self and Vice Mayor
Moreno, on the . . . non response/action on the complaint of Mr. Silva against the Manila Health Department, as the subject matter falls within the jurisdiction of your office. . Up to May 1, 2011, said Lim has not communicated with me regarding said letter from said DTI.

customer advisory vs. National Book Store
which was at Glorietta 3, Ayala Center, Makati.
While I, a senior citizen, was at said store on April 3, 2011, there was no visible required express lane for senior citizens and I was not given priority. I believe the management of said store violated the implementing rules and regulations of R.A. 9994. While I was at said store, I had papers photocopied and was issued official receipt
dated 04/03/2011.

evidence vs. Dr. Vickie Belo
I wrote a letter to said Belo. Said letter was designated as registered letter No. 3513 and based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received on 5/19/2010 by said Belo’s agent. Said letter contained a request for information/proof about the Belo medical group and the Belo Essentials SunExpert product. Up to
May 2, 2011, said Belo has not provided me with the information/proof I requested. I have a copy of said registry return receipt.

image of registry return receipt of letter addressed to Makati councilor J. J. Binay

image of registry return receipt of letter addressed to Makati councilor J. J. Binay