Category Archives: Philippines

The Search for The Toughest Jobs in the Philippines

Posted on June 8, 2010 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

The search is on for The Toughest Jobs in the Philippines.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) together with Manny Pacquiao in cooperation with Alaxan FR, the top pain reliever, launches a unique initiative in honoring the hardworking Filipino men and women. These men and women who manage to struggle with their day-to-day jobs enduring all sorts of challenges along the way.

Mechanics for the Search for the Toughest Jobs in the Philippines:

open to all working Filipinos
the search will run from May 26 to August 21, 2010
those who wish to participate must login to www.toughjobsphilippines.com to register and upload a photo and explain why they have the toughest job
the entry with the most number of votes will win the competition
the winner will receive a trophy and cash prize

This contest will show the resilience, strength and toughness of the Filipino workers amidst their daily struggles. Check out the site here and if you think YOU or someone you know has one of the toughest jobs in the Philippines then you can definitely join the Search for the Toughest Jobs in the Philippines.

Posted in For Information, Interesting Topics, Philippines, Urban Living, Web Contests

Tagged Alaxan FR, Department of Labor and Employment, Manny Pacquiao, The Toughest Jobs in the Philippines, www.toughjobsphilippines.com

C5-Mindanao Avenue-NLEX

Posted on June 2, 2010 by greenbucks| 11 Comments

Noong isang taon ay naging larawan at post ko sa temang simula ang ginagawang Phase 2 Project Segment 8.1 connecting Mindanao Avenue to NLEX.

Heto na ngayon ang malapit nang makumpletong modernong kalsada ng C5 – Mindanao Avenue – NLEX na alam ko ay isang malaking pagbabago hindi lamang sa mga mananakay kundi para din sa mga nakatira malapit dito:

Ang nasa kaliwa ay patungong NLEX at ang nasa kanan ay patungong Mindanao Avenue.

Ito pa ang isang larawan sa ibang lugar (mula sa unang larawan) na malapit sa bagong kalsada: ang tollgate.

Malaking pagbabago din ito sa amin dahil ilang bloke mula sa aming tinitirhan ay nakagugulat na makakita ng bubong ng toll gate. Maaaring hindi malaking bagay ito sa ilan ngunit hindi sa isang iang katulad ko na nag-aalala para sa kalusugan ng mga anak ko lalo pa ang isa sa kanila ay may asthma.

Hindi ko tuloy alam kung ako ba ay matutuwa sa pagbabagong ito o hindi. Malamang ang sagot ay hindi.

Posted in family, Interesting Topics, Litratong Pinoy, Motoring, Philippines, Photos, Travel

Tagged asthma, C5-Mindanao Avenue-NLEX, children, family, Litratong Pinoy, Mindanao Avenue-NLEX, Phase 2 Project Segment 8.1 connecting Mindanao Avenue to NLEX., Philippines, Photos, Travel

Goodbye Summer?

Posted on June 1, 2010 by greenbucks| Leave a comment

The weather bureau announced (I think) the end of the summer season so we expect cooler weather because of the rains.

Overall, the tropical Pacific is cooling gradually and the return to neutral conditions may be expected this June 2010.

Still we experience extreme heat. We try to alleviate the heat by opening the big windows and letting in air to improve home ventilation. But for every action there is a specific reaction.

In this case, opening the window means hearing noisy people who have nothing to do but sit under the trees on the side of the property to cool off from the heat. Gah! I.totally.not.like.these.tambays*.

*Tambays = short term for standby in the vernacular

Posted in Me, Philippines

Tagged home, lifestyle, Philippines