advisory re Belo cosmetic products

Food and Drug Administration Philippines letter dated 09 August 2011 contains the following words regarding Belo Essentials Sun Expert SPF 60 product: “This refers to your inquiry regarding the registration of . . . Belo Essentials Sun Expert
Sun Expert SPF 60 product: . . . As per our database, records show that the hereunder products are the only notified products with this
Office . . . Solait Moisturizing Sun Lotion SPF 30 . . . Sunplay Super Block SPF 130“. Said letter contains no indications that Belo Essentials cosmetic products are notified products with said Office. The sender of said letter was identified as
Virginia Francia C. Laboy, Chief Product Services Division.

Stores in Manila which sold imported food products without visible name and address, on the exterior of the can/packaging,of the importer or distributor of said product are: Shop Wise, at Harrison Plaza; SM Supermarket at SM City, Manila.

Stores in Makati which sold imported food products without visible name and address, on the exterior of the can/packaging, of the importer or distributor of said product are: Rustans supermarket at Ayala Center, Makati; SM Supermarket at Ayala Center, Makati;
the Landmark supermarket at Ayala Center, Makati; Rustans suprtmsrket at Power Plant
building, Rockwell.

Security lapses occurred on September 3, 2011 at an entrance to SM City Manila building. The guards at said entrance didn't inspect well my luggage and didn't inspect the boots I was wearing. Said boots are large enough to contain a firearm. After I entered said building I went to the following establishments in said building: Banco De Oro branch, SM Department Store,SM supermarket, National Book Store branch, Tokyo Tokyo restaurant branch. None of the guards at entrances to
said establishments inspected well my luggage and didn't inspect said boots.




advisory for senior citizens vs. Regional Director, DSWD, NCR
I have evidence that my registered letter, identified as registered letter No. 4-5-11-2, was received by said addressee or his/her authorized representative on 4/711. Said letter contained a complaint
regarding a violation of the Senior Citizens Act. Up to September 2, 2011 said Regional Director has
not provided me with a reply to said letter. I believe said DSWD Regional Director violated R.A. 6713.

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D'24K Photo Inc. with address at 713 R. Hidalgo St.Quiapo, Manila, Philippines issued to me invoice No.
32336 with the space for customer's signature already filled in. I have an image of said invoice.

Advisory vs. D'24k Photo Inc.
which was at 713 R. Hidalgo St., Quiapo, Manila. On 8/11/11, an employee, at said store, issued to me sales invoice No. 32336 wherein the handwriting below the words “Received the above goods in good order and condition” is not mine, the customer. Because of said handwriting, I can no longer complain if I found something wrong with the product sold to me.

Advisory re the Landmark at Ayala Center, Makati.
I recently went to said building. The guard at an entrance to said building didn't inspect well my luggage, which is large enough to contain grenades.I went to different parts of said building but in the customer areas of said store,there was no visible express lane for senior citizens. I believe the management of the Landmark violated a provision of the Senior Citizens Act of 2010.

While I was in said building, I bought food from what was identified as Chow King store.I have proof of purchase.While I was at said store, there was no visible express lane for senior citizens and no visible required prominent display of posters, stickers, etc. regarding the privileges of senior citizens.I believe the management of said store violated an implementing rule/regulation of said law.
privileges of senior citizens.I believe the management of said store violated an implementing rule/regulation of said law.

While I was at said Chow King store, I saw an employee at what was identified as the kitchen of said fast food store. Said employee was identified as: Jose. He toucheemployee was identified as: Jose. He touched a ball pen, etc, and then with said bare hands, touched plates used for customers foods. So the germs from said ball pen could transfer to said plates. An employee at said restaurant who served me didn't have a visible health certificate at the upper left of the clothing he/she was
wearing.


From the Landmark building, I went to the Park Square 1 building at Ayala Center, Makati. The guard at an entrance to said building: did not inspect my luggage; didn't use a metal detector to scan said luggage; didn't use a bomb sniffing dog to
smell said luggage. Said luggage is big enough to contain grenades. I have proof that I purchased a product from a store in said Park Square 1.
From said Park Square 1, I went to SM building at Ayala Center Makati.The guard at an entrance to said building: did not inspect my luggage; didn't use a metal detector to scan said luggage; didn't use a bomb sniffing dog to smell said luggage. Said luggage is big enough to contain grenades.I purchased food from a store identified as Tokyo Tokyo in the food court at said building.I have proof of purchase. A person at said store who was handling food didn't have displayed a health certificate.From the food court I went to what was identified as SM Supermarket.I went to different parts of said store but, in the customer area of said store, there was no required prominent display of poster, stickers, etc. regarding
the privileges of senior citizens. I believe the management of said store violated implementing rule/regulation of the Seniorthe privileges of senior citizens. I believe the management of said store violated implementing rule/regulation of the Senior Citizens Act of 2011.

in the food court at said building.I have proof of purchase. A person at said store who was handling food didn't have displayed
a health certificate.From the food court I went to what was identified as SM Supermarket.I went to different parts of said
store but, in the customer area of said store, there was no required prominent display of poster, stickers, etc. regarding
the privileges of senior citizens. I believe the management of said store violated implementing rule/regulation of the Senior
Citizens Act of 2010.





Evidence vs. the Mandaluyong post office:
The registry return receipt for registered letter No. 8-5-6 addressed to the the Building Administrator of SM Megamall does not bear on the back of said receipt the postmark of the date of the delivery of said registered letter.

customer advisory re Mangan restaurant
which was at Robinsons Place Manila. On May 27, 2011, I sent a letter, via registered mail, addressed to Mangan & Co. Inc., which was identified as the owner and operator of said restaurant. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received on June 13, 2011 by said addressee. Up to August 10, 2011, said addressee has not provided me with a reply to said letter. As a public service to customers, said letter contained request for information regarding said restaurant.
said letter. As a public service to customers, said letter contained request for information regarding said restaurant.


DOH WARNS AGAINST COMPLACENCY AGAINST DENGUE
http://www.doh.gov.ph/
Press Release/4 August 2011

The Department of Health (DOH) today reiterated its warning to the public and the various local governments not to be complacent against Dengue.

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Don't Wreck Your Vacation!
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/InternationalRoadSafety/

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On July 28, 2011, I experienced lax security at two entrances to Robinsons Place Ermita, Manila. The first security lapse I experienced was at what was identified as the Sta. Monica entrance. Nobody at said entrance: inspected my luggage, used a
metal detector to scan said luggage; used a bomb sniffing dog to smell said luggage. The second time that I experienced lax security on July 28, 2011 at an entrance to said building was when I entered said building through the street entrance to
the Robinsons Department store.Nobody at said entrance: inspected my luggage, used a metal detector to scan said luggage; used a bomb sniffing dog to smell said luggage. At both times on July 28, 2011 when I entered said building, the luggage I used was
large enough to contain grenades.



On July 18, 2011, when I went to the Jollibee restaurant at Robinsons Place Ermita, Manila, the employee who attended to me didn't have a health certificate attached to the clothing he/she was wearing.I have a receipt issued to me by an employee
of said store. The cashier who attended to me was identified as "Mae".



Evidence vs. Robinsons postal station at Robinsons Place Ermita, Manila. I have evidence that, on May 26, 2011, I mailed, at the Ermita post office in Manila, a letter addressed to the said Robinsons postal station. Said letter was designated as
registered letter No. 5-26-5. Based on the registry return receipt for said letter, said letter was received on 27-May-2011. Up to July 28, 2011, said addressee has not provided me with a reply to said letter.


DOH LEVELS UP IN HEALTH EMERGENCY & DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
http://www.doh.gov.ph/
Press Release/27 July 2011

The Department of Health (DOH), represented by Assistant Secretary Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial, today launched four books and a website in an effort to boost its health advocacy activities to reduce the impact of disasters and empower every Filipino in reducing risks and casualties.in reducing risks and casualties.

The materials consist of the DOH Health Emergency Management Staff’s Pocket Emergency Tool, Safe Hospital Assessment Tool,
and Surveillance in Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED) Operations Manual for Managers.
With support from the World Health Organization, the series of books can be effectively used as reference materials by health
professionals and implementers. The book “Beyond Data” is a compilation of experiences and lessons learned from the hospitals’
point of view on how they were able to survive, address and sustain medical needs services of its client and patients.

“These are timely materials that are worth sharing to the public to raise their awareness and to enhance their knowledge so that
communities may understand its essential role in health emergencies and disasters,” Ubial explained.

The new emergency books are all part of the DOH commitment to ensure Universal Health Care. Initiatives such as Surveillance in
Post Extreme Emergencies and Disasters (SPEED) and Hospitals Safe from Disasters are important interventions that can secure health
service delivery even when disaster strikes.

On the same occasion, the Health Emergency Management Staff officially launched its web portal that will be available to the public
starting today. This website contains information from all the regions with special features on emergency preparedness, management
and response. Latest health advisories are also provided with access to information needed by the public related to emergency.


On the same occasion, the Health Emergency Management Staff officially launched its web portal that will be available to the public
starting today. This website contains information from all the regions with special features on emergency preparedness, management
and response. Latest health advisories are also provided with access to information needed by the public related to emergency.

WHO Country Representative Dr Soe Nyunt-U further affirmed that disaster preparedness in the health sector is a crucial development
agenda and efforts towards this end are key areas for collaboration. Being the co-lead of the Department of Health, the WHO recognizes
the importance of this advocacy to increase awareness of the public.

As the Department of Health doubles its efforts to achieve Universal Health Care, it has recognized the importance of mainstreaming
health emergency management programs which are vital in securing the gains we have achieved so far. Documentation of how these programs
evolved in response to the emerging needs is an essential component of learning how to further improve them. Similarly, putting
guidelines into writing is essential as it facilitates standard practice across field implementers during emergencies.

“Let us all work towards achieving Universal Health Care (Kalusugan Pangkalahatan) and focus our efforts on shifting our response from
disaster preparedness to disaster risk reduction,” Ubial concluded.

The Use of “Tuko” To Cure AIDS Or Asthma
http://www.doh.gov.ph/
PRESS STATEMENT
14 July 2011

The folkloric practice of using geckos (or “tuko”) as cure for AIDS and asthma persists to this day and is of serious concern to the
Department of Health (DOH). There is no basis that this practice cures ailments like AIDS or brings relief from symptoms of asthma.

Thus, we do not recommend it as cure for any ailment.

The use of geckos as cure, which is unproven and have no scientific basis, could be dangerous because patients might not seek the
proper treatment for their diseases like asthma which could become more serious and later require hospitalization and other more
complicated as well as more expensive treatment. Further, this is likely to aggravate their overall health and put them at greater risk.

For diseases like asthma, there are now very effective treatments that are easily available and at affordable prices that can
provide relief from asthma. With regular treatment, asthmatics can successfully control asthmatic symptoms and live a comfortable, healthy life.


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Leptospirosis Risk in Outdoor Activities
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Evidence vs. the Postmaster General of the Philippine Postal Corporation and the employees of said corporation.
Based on the registry return receipt for my registered letter No. 10-18-8 addressed to the Postmaster General/O.I.C. of the Philippine Postal Corporation was received on October 21, 2010 by the Office of the Postmaster General. Up to May 19. 2011, said Postmaster General or O.I.C. of said corporation has not provided me with acknowlegement that he received said letter and has not informed me as to what
action, if any, he has taken regarding said letter. I have sent registered letters with registry return receipts through said corporation. I paid for the postage on said receipts. Said corporation is supposed to have said registry receipts properly
filled out when the attached letters are delivered to the addressees of said letters. Then, said registry receipts are supposed to be mailed back to the
senders of said letters. Many times, said corporation has never sent back to me the
senders of said letters. Many times, said corporation has, up to now. has not sent back to me the registry return receipts for many of my letters. I paid for the
postage for said receipts. Or, said registry return receipts were returned to me without information as to the dates when the attached letters were delivered to the addressees of said letters or without information as to who received the attached letters. In short, said corporation did not perform the service I paid it to perform.

On April 10, 2011, I went to the postal station at Robinsons in Ermita, Manila.. A person, identified as government employee Michael A. De Los Reyes, working at said postal station, issued to me an Acknowledgement Receipt which did not have a number.Also, on said date, the employees at said station accepted my registered letters for mailing but neither of said employees signed that
they received said letters. Also, said de los Reyes told me words to the effect that it is not allowed for me to take out registry return cards.He did not provide to me evidence to support his said allegation. What was said Michael A. De Los Reyes doing at the Robinsons Postal Station when the I.D. he produced indicated that he a is Window Teller at the Ermita post office? Also, why was I charged 35 pesos for each registered letter? While I was in said post office, there was no visible express lane for senior citizens. I believe said postal employees violated the implementing rules and regulations of R.A. 9257. What was said Michael A. De Los Reyes doing at the Robinsons Postal Station when the I.D. he produced indicated that he a is Window Teller at the Ermita post office? Also, why was I charged 35 pesos for each registered letter? While I was in said post office, there was no visible express lane for senior citizens and I, a senior citizen, was not given priority. I
believe said postal employees violated the implementing rules and regulations of R.A. 9257.


Update re Dr. Vicki 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 July 4, 2011, said Belo has not provided me with the information/proof I requested. Based on computation, from 6/1/2010 to July 4, 2011, 398 days have passed. letter, said letter was received on 5/19/2010 by said Belo’s agent.

Public service complaint vs. DOH Ctr. For Health Devt. - Metro Manila
I received a letter from a source identified as Eduardo C. Janairo MD MPH Director IV
Department of Health Center For Health Development - Metro Manila. Said letter bears the date June 21, 2011. Said letter bears the following words: “This pertains to your letter dated April 23, 2011, addressed to the Health Secretary, which was forwarded to us for appropriate action. Considering your non-appearance in this Office . . . in order for us to process your concern appropriately, we will have no other recourse
have no other recourse but to refer the matter to the Food and Drug Administration . . .” I believe said Eduardo C. Janairo violated R.A. 6713.

Updated complaint vs. Power Nut store
Said store was recommended by a source identified as columnist Domini Torrevillas and was identified as owned by a relative of said columnist Domini Torrevillas. Said store was identified as being in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila and was endorsed by a source identified as Tin Tin Bersola, the wife of Julius Babao, who used to host a program at DZMM. I have evidence that, based on the registry return receipt for my registered letter numbered 8839 addressed to said store, said registered letter was received by said store’s agent on 4/2/2009. Said letter contained a request for
information about the products from said store. Up to July 11, 2011, said store’s owner/proprietor has not provided me with said requested information.


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Customer advisory re Park Square 1 Administration Office
My registered letter, designated as registered letter 2-9-11, was sent to said office.Said letter was returned to me with the following
written on said envelope: “RTS . . . 3/17“


On June 27, 2011, lax security at entrance to SM City Manila. The guard, at an entrance to said building, didn't inspect my boots, which were large enough
to contain deadly weapons. After I entered said building, I went to SM Supermarket, where I bought somewhich were large enough to contain deadly weapons. After I entered said building, I went to SM Supermarket, where I bought some products. One of said products was what was identified as Pan A Cup bakeshop Baboy Hopia, which didn't have a visible address on the packaging of said product. I believe that the Consumer Act of the Philippines was violated. I also went to the Globe Telecom store.

On June 29, 2011, lax security at entrance to Robinsons Place Manila. The guard at said entrance: did not inspect the inside of my boots; did not use a metal detector to scan said boots; did not use a bomb sniffing dog to smell said boots. Said boots are large enough to contain a deadly weapon. After I entered said building, I bought a product from National Book store and I have proof of purchase.


Advisory vs. store offering photocopying services at 3F at Robinsons Place Manila
For their own protection, it will benefit prospective customers of said establishment to find out, before they patronize said establishment, the name of the proprietor of said establishment and what is the name on the receipts of said establishment. Beware, if said store issues to you a cash invoice bearing the name of “Papyvore Trading” and with address in Quezon City. I sent a letter to said Quezon City
address.The said letter was returned to me. The envelope of said registered
letter bears the word “RETURN TO SENDER . . .UNCLAIMED”

Lax security at Glorietta 3 and SM Bldg. at Ayala Center, Makati, on July 1, 2011.
When I entered said buildings on July 1, 2011, the guards at said entrances: did not inspect my luggage; did not use a metal detector to scan said luggage; did not use a bomb sniffing animal to smell said luggage. Said luggage is large enough to contain grenades. After I entered Glorietta 3 building on said date, I went to the Globe store and was issued a piece of paper with the name and the location of said store and the date July 1, 2011 and the number 4019. After I entered, on July 1, 2011, the SM Building at Ayala Center, Makati, I bought products from SM Supermarket and was issued a receipt bearing the name of said store and the date July 1, 2011.
receipt bearing the name of said store and the date July 1, 2011.


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Pedestrian Safety
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http://www.popularmechanics.com/
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http://blog.fema.gov/2011/06/summers-here-so-are-more-thunderstorms.html

Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/PedestrianSafety/

http://www.ready.gov/america/beinformed/thunderstorms.html
Thunderstorms and Lightning