Baha na rin sa bahagi Nueva Ecija !

Dahil sa patuloy na ulan at pagpapawala ng tubig sa mga dam, baha na rin ang ilang bahagi ng Nueva Ecija tulad ng mga bayan sa eastern part at mababang lugar tulad ng Rizal, Bongabon, Gabaldon at iba pa.

Dito sa Munoz ay hindi bumabaha dahil sa slightly sloping ang lugar na ito, bagay na ikinatutuwa ng mga magsasaka sa lungsod-agham.

Baha na rin sa eastern part ng Pangasinan na boundary ng Nueva Ecija tulad ng Lupao, Balungao, San Quintin at iba pa. (30)

ICCM-Philippines and COCOA-Australia in Relief Distribution

Like other concerned organizations and institutions, the International Christian College of Manila (ICCM) based in Antipolo City and the Australia's COCOA provide relief operations for the victims of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng in Antipolo, Cainta and vicinities. Preparation and distribution of relief goods composed of rice and basic food items were taken care of by the ICCM students and friends.

As posted few days ago, the ICCM campus was itself a victim of heavy rains which flooded the campus never experienced before.

Some photo-documents are herewith posted (courtesy of Cheryl Wissmann's Facebook account). Note that relief operations were done systematically and duly documented through filling-up of appropriate form/s as coordinated by ICCM academic dean himself Prof. Ross Wissmann.

The International Christian College of Manila (ICCM) is the Bible college of the Churches of Christ/Christian Churches rooted from the Stone-Campbell Restoration Movement. As a boarding co-educational seminary, ICCM was established during the centennial year (1901-2001) of the Philippine churches of Christ which purpose, among others, is to proclaim the gospel particularly in the Asian region through quality formal Christian education. Its campus is located in Antipolo City (beside Budgetlane Mall) with facilities which can accommodate conveniently 100 students at a time. For more information, call (0063)(2)696-3964 or (0063)920-2067011. All for God’s glory. (30)

PhilSCAT Honors 3 Outgoing Technology Promoters

Three PhilSCAT technology and product promoters were honored today, October 5, 2009, by PhilSCAT family as they bid the Center farewell for various reasons such as moving to the "greener pasture" and one going back to the "barracks". The 3 are Dr. Josue S. Falla, whose deployment to the Center ended September 30 and thus, return to his mother unit the Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE). Others are Ms. Ligaya Barroga, PhilSCAT extension coordinator, who moved to the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) also as Extension coordinator, and Mrs. Rowena G. Bumanlag, PhilSCAT writer/editor and info-officer, who moved to the Philippine Carabao Center as info-communication officer too. These 3 techno-promo staff served the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) for the entire Phase 1 from 2003 to 2009.

PhilSCAT officers led by Director Romeo Gavino commended the 3 for their job well done during their service period. As they were already given a plaque of appreciation during the ceremonial completion ceremonies last year along with the Chinese expats, PhilSCAT family acknowledged instead their services with a token (gift) really worth-appreciating.

Under the direct leadership of Director Romeo B. Gavino of the Central Luzon State University, the Philippine-Sino Center for Agricultural Technology (PhilSCAT) is a special R and D agency under the Department of Agriculture. It implements the collaborative program in agriculture and related fields between the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China, with Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as the lead implementor and the Bureau of Postharvest Research and Extension (BPRE), Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) as partners. PhilSCAT’s current technology scope under Phase I (2003-2008) is Hybrid Rice and Agri-mechanization. (30)

Gamma Epsilon Fraternity/Sorority Join Relief Mission

In its own little way (compared to the magnitude of destruction by typhoon Ondoy), the Gamma Epsilon International through the NCR Council does its share in doing relief operations for the calamity victims in the metropolis. Relief operations were done in Malabon area where members of the fraternity themselves were victimized.

Here's the collage of photos taken by Bro. Raphy Rodolfo, Council's PRO. The current NCRC Chair is Bro. Lesley Capus of PUP Chi Chapter.

Here's commending our brethren in the NCR who initiated the work, while sympathizing with our victim-brethren. Mabuhay ang Gamma Epsilon International, Inc.! (Bro. Josh blogs)

Lord, spare Philippines from another calamity!

This blogger and his entire Christian ministry/network enjoin everyone to pray for the safety of our country and its people from the destruction of the coming typhoon Pepeng (Pharma in the international code).

Dear God, we fervently pray for your protection so that our nation will be spared from another threathening typhoon. Our suffering people have not recovered from Ondoy's wrath. Please prevent Pepeng from hitting destructively any of our islands. Save us from further calamities by embracing our country with your protective grace and merciful blessings. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.