advisory re Jejomar Binay
While said Binay was Makati mayor, there is evidence that a person, identified as "Marjorie A. De Veyra Acting City Administrator, City of Makati" received a copy of my letter, dated August 5, 209, regarding security lapses at the entrances of Glorietta, Park Square 1, and SM Makati building. Said security lapses could have adversely affected Makati residents. Based on a letter, dated October 6, 2009 and identified as from said De Veyra, said letter was forwarded to the office of Ms. Margie Duque, Customer Relations Manager, Ayala Land, Inc. Nobody from the city government of Makati has provided me with proof that said Jejomar Binay, or anyone else from said government, requested Ayala Land, Inc. to improve its security at Ayala Center in Makati. Said Binay didn't consider said security lapses in said center serious enough to request Ayala Land, Inc. to improve its security measures in said property? Ayala Land, Inc.would have paid more attention if said Binay had written to said corporation regarding said security lapses. I was the one who experienced said security lapses. Security guards at entrances to said private entities 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. Up to July 24, 2010, I continued to experience security lapses at entrances to private entities in said Center.

Robinsons Place Manila
tolerates anti senior citizen behavior of tenants?
For example, an employee at Burger King restaurant, within said mall, issued to me, a senior citizen, a sales invoice wherein the space for the customer's signature,
had already been filled in by an employee of said store. So, I could no longer complain if I found something wrong with the food. Also, at the date and time of said incident, there was no visible required express lane for senior citizens in the customer area of said store. Also, there was no required sign, in the customer area of said store, regarding the privileges of senior citizens. I believe said store violated the implementing rules and regulations of the Expanded Senior Citizens Act of 2003. Also, while I was at said store, at least one of the employees at said store didn't have the required health certificate at the required position on the
clothing she was wearing.

I complained to a security officer of Robinsons Place Manila, identified as "Sirrato" vs. an employee, identified as "Jake" of a restaurant at said mall.
Said employee issued to me a proof of sale of said restaurant wherein said employee affixed his signature in the space which is for the customer's signature. Because
said employee's action, I could no longer complain if I found something wrong
with said food. I asked said security to have an employee of the administration
office come down. No one from said administration office came to me. And said
security officer walked away.

CPSC Announces Pool and Spa Kids Safety Education Effort
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10308.html
Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2010
Release #10-308 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Contact: Kristofer Eisenla, 202-525-SAFE (7233)
Kristofer.eisenla@widmeyer.com
CPSC Announces Pool and Spa Kids Safety Education Effort
Hundreds of pool and spa incidents since Memorial Day Weekend

Houston - Halfway through the summer swimming season, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has seen news reports of more than 210 child drowning and non-fatal submersion incidents in pools and spas around the country since Memorial Day Weekend. In an effort to reduce these preventable incidents, CPSC and partners Safe Kids USA and the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) joined forces today to introduce a new kids safety education program. The centerpieces of the program are a multi-part educational video and an online activity, which are part of CPSC’s national Pool Safely campaign.

“Just one incident is one too many,” said Inez M. Tenenbaum, Chairman of the CPSC. “These statistics are a wake up call and a reminder that these tragic incidents are preventable. Our kids safety program is designed to teach parents and children simple water safety steps so that everyone will Pool Safely this summer.”

The educational video highlights individual experiences and uses seven simple Pool Safely steps to encourage safe and responsible behavior in and around pools and spas. It is introduced by actress Ming-Na, the voice of Mulan in Disney animated films and star of the NBC drama “ER.” The video series is available to view at www.youtube.com/poolsafely and on the websites of Safe Kids (www.safekids.org) and the NDPA (www.ndpa.org)

The new Pool Safely interactive online activity is designed for parents and young children. It highlights unsafe behaviors around the pool in a variety of real-world settings such as backyard, hotel and community pools. Game players are encouraged to identify the trouble spots and behaviors. The online activity is aimed at children seven and under and will be available for play on the Pool Safely website and on the websites of the NDPA and Safe Kids.

“Safe Kids is proud to work with the CPSC on the creation of a kids safety education program,” said Mitch Stoller, president and CEO, Safe Kids Worldwide. “Children and families can learn valuable water safety messages – that may ultimately help save a life – through a new online activity and educational videos made possible by the Pool Safely campaign.”

“The NDPA is proud to be a Pool Safely Campaign Safety Partner,” said Kristin Goffman, Founding Board Member and Executive Director of NDPA. “Our members are dedicated drowning prevention and water safety advocates who will be able to use the educational video and Pool Safely campaign materials to help families learn how to prevent the needless tragedy of child drownings. We are excited to work with the CPSC and the other campaign partners to spark a national conversation about how we can all help keep kids safe around pools and spas."

“I fully support the new Pool Safely campaign and the efforts to increase public awareness about preventing drowning deaths and injuries,” said Harris County Judge Ed Emmett. “Harris County residents should visit the Pool Safely website and review the water safety tips with their children before heading out to the pool. A little time spent online can possibly make a life-saving difference in the water.”

The Pool Safely campaign is CPSC’s national information and education program associated with the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (P&SS Act). The Pool Safely campaign is designed to raise public awareness, support industry compliance with safety standards, and improve safety at pools and spas. The campaign was launched in Fort Lauderdale, Florida prior to Memorial Day.

Last month, the Pool Safely campaign released a series of public service announcements that remind the American public how to stay safe in and around pools and spas. They can be viewed by visiting www.youtube.com/poolsafely

About Safe Kids USA (www.safekids.org)

Safe Kids USA is a member of Safe Kids Worldwide, a global network of organizations whose mission is to prevent accidental childhood injury, a leading killer of children 14 and under. More than 600 coalitions in 19 countries bring together health and safety experts, educators, corporations, foundations, governments and volunteers to educate and protect families.

About the National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) (www.ndpa.org)

The National Drowning Prevention Alliance (NDPA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to the advancement of drowning prevention efforts at the national and community levels and exists to be a catalyst in drowning prevention. The NDPA recognizes that drowning is a complex public health issue, requiring a multi-faceted approach. The NDPA’s Board of Directors and Advisory Council guide the organization toward the goal of reducing drowning through educational programming and materials, and through involvement in and support of research, data, and water safety-related legislative efforts. The members of the NDPA include individuals, organizations, government agencies, policy makers, corporations, and family members who have lost loved ones to drowning. The NDPA serves as a premier resource for the public and professionals for the prevention of drowning and acts as a central source of information and referral on research, data, education, policy and promotion of drowning prevention. The NDPA’s JADES Network (Journey After a Drowning Experience Support) provides an element of family support through peer interaction. As an alliance, the NDPA brings together like-minded organizations, individuals, and agencies who believe that Drowning IS Preventable, and that working together, we can make a difference.


http://www.ndpa.org/home/index.htm
National Drowning Prevention Alliance web site

LAYERS OF PROTECTION

Multiple strategies are needed to prevent drownings. Using “layers of protection” is the best way to enjoy the water safety. Each layer is used to compliment the others, so that no single strategy or approach is used.

Supervision:

* ALWAYS know where children are. Never leave a child unattended in or near water in a pool, tub, lake, river, canal or ocean, even when lifeguards are present.
* ALWAYS be aware of potential dangers in all environments, such as when away from home. Never leave your child in an environment with unprotected water hazards.
* Instruct babysitters and caregivers about potential pool hazards and emphasize the need for constant supervision of children and barriers.
* If a child is missing, always check the pool or spa first.
* Whenever infants and toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within an arm's length, providing "touch supervision."
* In addition to parental supervision, designate a “Water Watcher” to maintain constant watch over children in or near the water. The “Water Watcher” should not talk on the phone, read, cook, clean, or engage in any other distracting activity. After fifteen minutes, a new “Water Watcher” should be designated so that supervision stays fresh. Ensure that the “Water Watcher” is a sober adult who knows CPR and has basic swimming skills.
* Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision. “Water wings” or “floaties,” inflatable water rings, and other pool toys are NOT safety devices. Only US Coast Guard approved life jackets are designed and tested for safety.

Barriers for swimming pools - fencing:

* Install “isolation fencing” which completely separates the pool or spa area from the house or other structures. An isolation fence restricts unauthorized access from neighbors’ yards, other nearby buildings, and from inside the house. Isolation fencing is the preferred configuration for pool and spa protection.
* Choose fencing materials that are appropriate for your environment. (Click here for CPSC Guidelines)
* If you have a removable mesh fence, ensure that it is designed properly, installed correctly, and maintained according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Keep the fence in place, especially during parties and other gatherings. Gates on removable mesh fencing should still be self-closing and self-latching.
* All fences must be non-climbable, meet all applicable local safety codes, and should be at least 60” tall, with vertical bars set close to one another so that a small child can not squeeze through (no more than 4 inches of space) and horizontal bars far enough apart that they can not act as a “ladder” to climb over. The horizontal bar closest to the ground should also not allow enough room for a child to crawl under the fence.
* Gates should be self-closing and self-latching and accommodate a locking device. Gates should open away from the pool and should never be propped open. Check your gate regularly to make sure it operates correctly.
* The gate latch should be out of the reach of children, at least 54” from the ground. Use a locking latch, and keep it locked when pool is not in use. Store the key out of children’s reach and make sure all adults know where the key is kept.
* Keep anything that can be climbed, such as chairs, tables, storage bins, playground equipment, ice chests, etc. inside the fence area.
* Make sure that children and animals are not able to dig soil loose from under the pool fence.
* Keep trees trimmed so that children cannot use them to climb over a pool fence. Do not plant trees close to the pool fence area.
* All doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool should be equipped with a self-closing, self latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor.

Barriers for swimming pools – in addition to fencing:

* Any type of “pool cover,” including mechanical covers and nets, requires diligent commitment by pool owners. Replace the cover when the pool is not in use, and check frequently to make sure the cover is in good condition and operates correctly.
* Choose pool and spa safety covers that meet the ASTM International voluntary standard F1346-9. Covers should be properly used and maintained. Rain water that collects on top of the cover should be promptly removed. Keep children and pets off of all safety covers.
* Solar / floating pool covers are not safety devices and are a serious entrapment hazard. If solar covers are used, they should be removed COMPLETELY before swimming or using the spa.
* Above-ground pool ladders, when not in use, should be secured and locked, or removed. Ladders should never be accessible to children without adult supervision.
* Alarms are an important addition to creating a safer environment. Alarms can be added to windows, doors, gates and the pool to alert an adult of unauthorized access. In the home, doors and windows that open to the pool area should be alarmed to alert adults when opened. The preferred system has a momentary shut off at the door located beyond the reach of children.

Swimming Lessons:

* All adults and children should learn to swim.
* Adults should be smart and aware; never consider children “drown proof” because they’ve had swim lessons. Nothing will ever eliminate the risk of drowning. Even an Olympic Swimmer can drown.
* Speak with your pediatrician before considering any water safety/swimming lessons for children. With the right instruction, children can gain skills and a love for the water even at a young age. Ensure that swim instruction includes water safety and survival education at the appropriate developmental level.
* Check if the instructor is trained in swim instruction, child development, and currently certified in CPR. Lessons should be continuous, year-round, not taken for just one season.

Preparing for Emergencies:

* Keep a phone poolside for emergency use, so that an adult can call for help if needed.
* Anyone who lives in a home with a pool should learn CPR and rescue breathing. Ensure that babysitters have current CPR training and certification. CPR training and certification should be refreshed every one to two years
* Pool owners and operators should enroll in a local water safety course that teaches proper rescue techniques.
* Keep a life-saving ring and shepherd’s hook at poolside. CPR instructions should be posted poolside. Know how to use the rescue equipment and perform CPR.

Entrapment Prevention:

* The Virginia Graeme Baker Federal Pool & Spa Safety Act of 2008 requires that public pools and spas be equipped with anti-entrapment drain covers by 12/19/08. Residential pools and spas should also install anti-entrapment devices on all drains, including vacuum hose drains. www.poolsafety.gov
* Ensure that swimming pool drains, in the bottom and sides of pools and spas, have anti-entrapment drain covers and a suction valve release mechanism and that all screws and bolts are secured.

Other Types of Water in the Home:

* Never leave water in buckets, unused aquariums or coolers.
* Never leave infants, toddlers or young children in a bath tub alone or with another child, not even for a second. Bath seats are not a substitute for adult supervision.
* Ensure that spas have childproof safety covers and are locked when not in use. Check cover locks regularly for needed maintenance.
* Secure or place barriers between children and man-made (ex: fountains or decorative ponds) or natural (ex: creeks, retention ponds) sources of water so that children cannot gain access without adult supervision.
* Keep toilet lids locked and shut when an infant or toddler is expected to be present. Keep bathroom doors closed.

Additional Recommendations:

* Neither adults nor children should swim alone, regardless of the age or ability of the swimmer.
* Talk with teenagers about “risky behavior,” including diving or swimming in unfamiliar water, and the dangers of alcohol or drug use when engaging in recreational water sports or swimming.
* Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use. Don’t use floating chlorine dispensers that look like toys.

Additional items for another day:

* Boating safety/river and lake safety:
* LAKES, RIVERS & OCEANS
* Lifejackets
* Lifeguards
* Boating safety
* Swim skills
* Rip Currents

RESIDENTIAL POOLS & SPAS

* Know your backyard – checklists for safety
* Get in good habits
* Understand the real risk
* Prepare for emergencies

COMMUNITY & COMMERICAL POOLS

* Lifeguards & supervision
* Swim skills
* Lifejackets
* Entrapment dangers

RESOURCES & LINKS

* May as National Water Safety Month: http://www.watersafetymonth.org
* NDPA Position Paper on Layers of Protection
* Swim for Life Foundation: www.SwimforLife.org
* Association of Pool & Spa Professionals: www.APSP.org
* U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.CPSC.gov
* Lifesaving Resources: www.lifesaving.com


http://www.ndpa.org/home/index.htm
National Drowning Prevention Alliance web site

LAYERS OF PROTECTION

Multiple strategies are needed to prevent drownings. Using “layers of protection” is the best way to enjoy the water safety. Each layer is used to compliment the others, so that no single strategy or approach is used.

Supervision:

* ALWAYS know where children are. Never leave a child unattended in or near water in a pool, tub, lake, river, canal or ocean, even when lifeguards are present.
* ALWAYS be aware of potential dangers in all environments, such as when away from home. Never leave your child in an environment with unprotected water hazards.
* Instruct babysitters and caregivers about potential pool hazards and emphasize the need for constant supervision of children and barriers.
* If a child is missing, always check the pool or spa first.
* Whenever infants and toddlers are in or around water, an adult should be within an arm's length, providing "touch supervision."
* In addition to parental supervision, designate a “Water Watcher” to maintain constant watch over children in or near the water. The “Water Watcher” should not talk on the phone, read, cook, clean, or engage in any other distracting activity. After fifteen minutes, a new “Water Watcher” should be designated so that supervision stays fresh. Ensure that the “Water Watcher” is a sober adult who knows CPR and has basic swimming skills.
* Do not use flotation devices as a substitute for supervision. “Water wings” or “floaties,” inflatable water rings, and other pool toys are NOT safety devices. Only US Coast Guard approved life jackets are designed and tested for safety.

Barriers for swimming pools - fencing:

* Install “isolation fencing” which completely separates the pool or spa area from the house or other structures. An isolation fence restricts unauthorized access from neighbors’ yards, other nearby buildings, and from inside the house. Isolation fencing is the preferred configuration for pool and spa protection.
* Choose fencing materials that are appropriate for your environment. (Click here for CPSC Guidelines)
* If you have a removable mesh fence, ensure that it is designed properly, installed correctly, and maintained according to the manufacturers’ instructions. Keep the fence in place, especially during parties and other gatherings. Gates on removable mesh fencing should still be self-closing and self-latching.
* All fences must be non-climbable, meet all applicable local safety codes, and should be at least 60” tall, with vertical bars set close to one another so that a small child can not squeeze through (no more than 4 inches of space) and horizontal bars far enough apart that they can not act as a “ladder” to climb over. The horizontal bar closest to the ground should also not allow enough room for a child to crawl under the fence.
* Gates should be self-closing and self-latching and accommodate a locking device. Gates should open away from the pool and should never be propped open. Check your gate regularly to make sure it operates correctly.
* The gate latch should be out of the reach of children, at least 54” from the ground. Use a locking latch, and keep it locked when pool is not in use. Store the key out of children’s reach and make sure all adults know where the key is kept.
* Keep anything that can be climbed, such as chairs, tables, storage bins, playground equipment, ice chests, etc. inside the fence area.
* Make sure that children and animals are not able to dig soil loose from under the pool fence.
* Keep trees trimmed so that children cannot use them to climb over a pool fence. Do not plant trees close to the pool fence area.
* All doors providing direct access from the home to the swimming pool should be equipped with a self-closing, self latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor.

Barriers for swimming pools – in addition to fencing:

* Any type of “pool cover,” including mechanical covers and nets, requires diligent commitment by pool owners. Replace the cover when the pool is not in use, and check frequently to make sure the cover is in good condition and operates correctly.
* Choose pool and spa safety covers that meet the ASTM International voluntary standard F1346-9. Covers should be properly used and maintained. Rain water that collects on top of the cover should be promptly removed. Keep children and pets off of all safety covers.
* Solar / floating pool covers are not safety devices and are a serious entrapment hazard. If solar covers are used, they should be removed COMPLETELY before swimming or using the spa.
* Above-ground pool ladders, when not in use, should be secured and locked, or removed. Ladders should never be accessible to children without adult supervision.
* Alarms are an important addition to creating a safer environment. Alarms can be added to windows, doors, gates and the pool to alert an adult of unauthorized access. In the home, doors and windows that open to the pool area should be alarmed to alert adults when opened. The preferred system has a momentary shut off at the door located beyond the reach of children.

Swimming Lessons:

* All adults and children should learn to swim.
* Adults should be smart and aware; never consider children “drown proof” because they’ve had swim lessons. Nothing will ever eliminate the risk of drowning. Even an Olympic Swimmer can drown.
* Speak with your pediatrician before considering any water safety/swimming lessons for children. With the right instruction, children can gain skills and a love for the water even at a young age. Ensure that swim instruction includes water safety and survival education at the appropriate developmental level.
* Check if the instructor is trained in swim instruction, child development, and currently certified in CPR. Lessons should be continuous, year-round, not taken for just one season.

Preparing for Emergencies:

* Keep a phone poolside for emergency use, so that an adult can call for help if needed.
* Anyone who lives in a home with a pool should learn CPR and rescue breathing. Ensure that babysitters have current CPR training and certification. CPR training and certification should be refreshed every one to two years
* Pool owners and operators should enroll in a local water safety course that teaches proper rescue techniques.
* Keep a life-saving ring and shepherd’s hook at poolside. CPR instructions should be posted poolside. Know how to use the rescue equipment and perform CPR.

Entrapment Prevention:

* The Virginia Graeme Baker Federal Pool & Spa Safety Act of 2008 requires that public pools and spas be equipped with anti-entrapment drain covers by 12/19/08. Residential pools and spas should also install anti-entrapment devices on all drains, including vacuum hose drains. www.poolsafety.gov
* Ensure that swimming pool drains, in the bottom and sides of pools and spas, have anti-entrapment drain covers and a suction valve release mechanism and that all screws and bolts are secured.

Other Types of Water in the Home:

* Never leave water in buckets, unused aquariums or coolers.
* Never leave infants, toddlers or young children in a bath tub alone or with another child, not even for a second. Bath seats are not a substitute for adult supervision.
* Ensure that spas have childproof safety covers and are locked when not in use. Check cover locks regularly for needed maintenance.
* Secure or place barriers between children and man-made (ex: fountains or decorative ponds) or natural (ex: creeks, retention ponds) sources of water so that children cannot gain access without adult supervision.
* Keep toilet lids locked and shut when an infant or toddler is expected to be present. Keep bathroom doors closed.

Additional Recommendations:

* Neither adults nor children should swim alone, regardless of the age or ability of the swimmer.
* Talk with teenagers about “risky behavior,” including diving or swimming in unfamiliar water, and the dangers of alcohol or drug use when engaging in recreational water sports or swimming.
* Remove toys from in and around the pool when not in use. Don’t use floating chlorine dispensers that look like toys.

Additional items for another day:

* Boating safety/river and lake safety:
* LAKES, RIVERS & OCEANS
* Lifejackets
* Lifeguards
* Boating safety
* Swim skills
* Rip Currents

RESIDENTIAL POOLS & SPAS

* Know your backyard – checklists for safety
* Get in good habits
* Understand the real risk
* Prepare for emergencies

COMMUNITY & COMMERICAL POOLS

* Lifeguards & supervision
* Swim skills
* Lifejackets
* Entrapment dangers

RESOURCES & LINKS

* May as National Water Safety Month: http://www.watersafetymonth.org
* NDPA Position Paper on Layers of Protection
* Swim for Life Foundation: www.SwimforLife.org
* Association of Pool & Spa Professionals: www.APSP.org
* U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: www.CPSC.gov
* Lifesaving Resources: www.lifesaving.com


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