World Pneumonia Day 2012 celebrates in Baguio City

November 12 - World Pneumonia Day 2012 was held in Baguio City led by the Philippine Foundation for Vaccination with the support of Baguio City Government headed by Mayor Mauricio Domogan, GSK Philippines and other pharmaceutical companies.





During the celebration, hundreds of adults and children got vaccinated to prevent pneumonia cases in the country. Mayor Mauricio Domogan himself got vaccinated.

The Prevention of Cervical Cancer Campaign

12 Filipinas die of Cervical Cancer and also the second biggest cause of female cancer mortality in the country.

During the celebration, Philippines' hottest and sexiest female star Anne Curtis is this year's ambassador for GSK Philippines Prevention of Cervical Cancer campaign.

For the record it has made 1,000 + doctors consistently dancing for 5 minutes



At the event held at PICC she entertained the guests by singing a production number "Call Me Maybe" after that Anne Curtis & 1,500 Doctors danced for 12 Filipinas.



Because there are 12 Filipinas who dies everyday because of Cervical Cancer, Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society (POGS), entitled Beat It! Fighting Cervical Cancer One Beat At A Time.

Present during the event were Papa Chen, Jason Zamora of Manouvers and the Philippine All Stars.

They set a world record for having the biggest number of dancing doctors.

New York City Marathon; Race Cancelled

Many people in the area are still suffering from the storm’s damage (Hurricane Sandy).

New York Road Runners, the organization that operates the marathon decided to cancel the biggest marathon for safety reasons.

Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mary Wittenberg, director of the marathon — said the event would provide a needed morale boost, as well as an economic one.

“It’s clear that the best thing for New York and the best thing for the marathon and the future is, unfortunately, to move on,” said Ms. Wittenberg

Continue reading New York City Marathon; Race Cancelled in The New York TImes

Think First before Taking Saridon

The Wikipedia says "Saridon is an analgesic combination indicated for the management of headache. The currently global base formulation contains 135mg of propyphenazone, 260 mg of paracetamol and 55 mg of caffeine.

The combination is designed and said to produce effective analgesia with fast onset of action in 15 minutes, as compared to paracetamol, ibuprofen, or aspirin alone"



As far as I remember the TV and online ad of Saridon has adult scenes. However, I read an article online that Saridon is safe to take. I wonder what Department of Health would explain about Saridon.

The last time I ran a 42KM run I felt pain so I took a pain reliever but I didn't try to take Saridon as a remedy. I had Alaxan instead.

Why? I am so scared of the possible side effects it might cause.

Saridon is prescribed to relieve diferent pains: migraine pain, persistent headache, muscle ache, arthritis pain, backache, dental troubles, common cold and fever.

It also relieves minor arthritis without decreasing the inflammation or swelling of the joints.

Saridon is banned in Sri Lanka, Korea, Malaysia and Turkey. because it has Propyphenazone content.

But it is available in drugstores here in the Philippines.

How hazardous is Propyphenazone? Propyphenazone is derived from pyrazolone and is related to phenazone. It has antipyretic and analgesic properties.

According to some of my friends who is into pharmaceutical field Saridon is accessible to drug stores nationwide.

There are side effects people should know before buting Saridon it includes;
nausea, low fever, vomiting, stomach ache, loss of appetite, dark urine, tarry stool, yellowing of the skin or eyes.

Plus there are allergic reactions, chest pain, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the throat, lips, tongue and face.

As a matter of fact I've seen some blogs which has ads of Saridon. It means it is very well promoted here in the Philippines

Saridon is sold at very affordable price here. DOH and Bayer should do something about this.

Saridon, Is it Safe?

My Unilab Run United Philippine Marathon Photos

When I ran the Unilab Run United Philippine Marathon I had my Iphone with me. I manage to take a few photos before the gunstart but I became lazy afterwards.

I only took photos when I see marks starting from 21K, 32 K and the finish line.

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Who is Runmanila?

New band Runmanila: When dance meets rock, electronica.

 There’s a new band just around the OPM corner, and they fuse the elements of dance, rock and electronica in their songs.

The band is Runmanila, the newest band of Universal Records and Orion Entertainment. The band is composed of four college students Kevin Lim (Vocals, Sound Effects), Aaron Cruz (Programming, Guitars, Synthesizers), JR Jader (Electronics, Beats, Electro Drums) and Ignacio Cuyegkeng (Guitars, Synthesizers, Sound effects).

Asked about their music, the members of the band replied, “we want to call it ElectroPopRock -where rock meets dance, head banging meets booty shaking, rock moves plus dance grooves.”
Runmanila  brings in a new sound through rock guitar riffs and simple drum beats blended with electro synthesizers, drum machines, and four-on-the-floor beats.

The band is the newest addition to he Orion Entertainment roster of artists, headlined by Noel Cabangon and ably supported by the most promising acts in local entertainment industry Kimpoy Feliciano, Jordan Bautista, Jensen Gomez, Jason Fernandez and bands She’s Only Sixteen, Six Part Invention, and Aspen Way. Orion Entertainment is also the international agent of Sam Concepcion, Karylle, Sponge Cola and JayR.

Runmanila is scheduled to release their debut album in early 2013, under Universal Records and Orion Entertainment.

My Run United Philippine Marathon 42K Experience

Chiptime:  06:59:09

Guntime: 07:07:40

This is my first time to do a 42 Km Marathon. I decided to write my experience in Tagalog because I feel it this way. Hope you like it.

First time kong tumakbo ng 42K, madalas kasi 21K or 16K ang tinatakbo ko. Salamat sa Unilab Run United para sa experience na ito ganun na rin sa mga runners na nakasabay at nakilala ko sa daan. Allan, Jenny at Kit salamat sa mga oras na magkasabay tayo.

First time din ng Unilab na magkaroon ng isang full marathon event kaya naman sa kabila ng saya ng takbuhan ay may mga nagrereklamo din dahil sa kanilang hindi magandang na- experience.

Hindi ako makatulog noong gabi ng sabado, excited kasi ako kaya isip lang ako ng isip kung anong magyayari sa akin sa takbo. Kakayanin ko kaya? Hindi kaya ako mag cramps? Baka hindi ako umabot ah…ah basta bahala na si Lord bukas basta’t tatakbo ako. Ganyan ako mag- isip isang gabi bago ang takbo.

Ang aga naman ng simula! Alas tres? Eh himbing na himbing pa kaya ako nyan. Pero ganun talaga ang buhay kailangan magsimula ng maaga mahaba kasi ang ruta.

Pabor sa akin ang simula – Bonifacio High Street. Sa Fort Bonifacio lang kasi kami nakatira konting distansya lang mula sa starting line. Ang kaso wala palang byahe sa amin kapag alas tres. Wala akong choice kundi mag taxi, buti na lang may mabait na runner akong nasabayan. Sa 21K siya tatakbo kaya hindi na kami nagkita pagkatapos naming bumaba.

Sakto lang ang dating ko stretching pa lang. Kaso nauuhaw ako kaya bumili muna ako ng Gatorade sa 7 Eleven. Hindi ko namalayan ang bilis ng oras pagbalik ko sa starting line 5 minutes na nakatakbo ang 42K runners late nap ala ako. Ang dilim ng daanan bumilis tuloy ang takbo ko.

Nakita ko ang mga kalsadang dinadaanan ng mga sasakyan….nang araw na yon tinatakbuhan lang namin at nilalakaran. C5, Lawton Ave., Buendia Flyover, Ayala, Roxas Blvd., CCP papuntang Mall of Asia at marami pang iba.

Ginawa ko ang lahat ng makakaya ko pero medyo nag rerelax ako. Ayoko ko kasing

Para sa isang first timer na katulad ko maituturing na isang malaking achievement ang makatapos ng 42K na takbo. Isa ito sa pinakamalaking bagay na ginawa ko sa buhay ko. Ang medalyang natanggap ko sa takbong ito ay ang siyang pinakamalaking medalyang natanggap ko sa buong buhay ko. Sa laki ng medalyang ito halos pwede na akong kumain dito.

Masarap na mahirap. Masarap ang pakiramdam kapag tumatakbo para kasing ang lakas lakas ng katawan mo at syempre ang sarap ng pakiramdam pagkatapos….ang luwag luwag ng dibdib mo…ang sarap huminga. Mahirap din dahil kailanagan mong sanayin ang katawan mo sa mahabang takbuhan kaya kahit papano dapat may sapat na training bago tumakbo. Mahirap dahil mainit at nakakuhaw kaya dapat may baong sapat na tubig. Hirap at sarap, parte ito ng buhay pagtakbo.

Matagal man bago ko natapos ang takbong ito masaya naman ako nangyari. Ligtas ako at di ako nag cramps. Hindi ito ang huling beses na gagawin ko ang bagay na ito. Mas tutuklasin ko ang mundo ng pagtakbo.

Hinding hindi ko malilimutan ang karanasan kong ito. Mabuhay ang pinoy runners!