Tarlac student suffers from severe dengue after receiving Dengvaxia shot

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A student in Tarlac is suffering from severe dengue after she was immunized with the world's first dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia.

According to a report on Unang Balita on Thursday, while the student's condition was improving, she is still confined in a hospital in Pampanga.

The student had completed the three doses of Dengvaxia and had not been had dengue before.

Meanwhile, another student was hospitalized due to dengue in Talisay City. She also received Dengvaxia shots and had no previous history of dengue.

A Grade 5 student in Mariveles, Bataan was reported to have died of dengue in October last year .

The Dengvaxia manufacturer, Sanofi Pasteur, earlier said in a statement that there were no reported deaths related to the vaccine.

The French pharmaceutical company has advised against prescribing Dengvaxia to patients who have not had dengue in the past since it may cause severe diseases in the long run.

After six years of studying clinical data, Sanofi said it has found out that Dengvaxia was only beneficial in the prevention of dengue fever to those who have already suffered from the other serotypes of the virus.

The company, however, clarified that the dengue vaccine Dengvaxia "does not contain any viruses that can make people ill with dengue or severe dengue."

It said that a "subsequent exposure" to the virus will cause "severe dengue" which the firm said was not deadly.

The Department of Health has already put on hold the government's vaccination program after Sanofi raised health concerns on the vaccine, while the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines ordered the suspension of the sale, distribution, and marketing of Dengvaxia.

In December 2015, the Philippines was the first Asian country to clear the dengue vaccine and approve its distribution within a month of clearing its use.

This article originally by GMA News

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LOOK: Belen Entry of AFP NOLCOM Symbolized "In Peace of Marawi City"

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A sterling component of Belenismo sa Tarlac is the fact it showed the artistic genius of the Filipinos regardless of their social status.

#TTKK Featured Blog by: Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag

Photo by: Mheiy Velasquez Sotrina

ONE of the prominent symbols in celebrating Christmas in the Philippines is the Belen, the Nativity Scene. Derived from the Spanish name for Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, the Belen has been carrying the message of love, mercy and humility of Christ to Filipinos.

However, the parol (lantern), the Belen has become a permanent fixture in homes, churches, schools and even office buildings during the Christmas season.

Tarlac has become the “Belen Capital of the Philippines,” mainly from the efforts of the mother-and-daughter tandem of Doña Isabel Cojuangco and Dr. Isabel Cojuangco-Suntay, chairman of the Tarlac Heritage Foundation.

Although its a competition to showcase the different designs of the Belen, the atmosphere is friendly and vibrant as Tarlaqueños join to promote the spirit of Christmas and build up Tarlac’s stature as a place with rich historical heritage.

The Belen-making competition, which started in 2007, is one of the major festival of Tarlac.  This year’s edition has hundred plus entries from 17 different areas of the province.

One of the highlights of the competition was the touring of the judges accompanied by the media, soldiers and the Tarlac Heritage Foundation officials.  The judges went to see all the entries and they all concurred that the participants put their best foot forward to create a good first impression.

Moreover, the entry of AFP-Nolcom, called "In Peace of Marawi City", has attracted a lot of visitors both local and foreign for its magnificent design.

This stuff of "Marawi City" made by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (Northern Luzon Command) was featured in GMA News on November, 6 2017. Back to back Grand Champion for past 3 years for (Non-Municipal Category).


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Suspect for Killing in 30 Year-Old Woman In Tarlac City Was Arrested

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Identified as Allen Nacpil, a 37 year-old from Brgy. Calingcuan Tarlac City as a suspect for killing the 30 year-old Luzviminda Gabizon y Burlas from Brgy. Maliwalo Tarlac City found in irrigation earlier this morning (August 31, 2017)

In a follow up report by PINSP Ruperto Calosa Jr. and TCPS intelligence section.

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4 Kapampangans Find Gold In The Most Unusual Places in Malaysia SEA GAMES 2017.

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An athletics golden double feat, a pair of boxers, a quartet in a relatively unfamiliar sport and an ice hockey team made their presence felt to highlight the country’s golden campaign midway into the 29th Southeast Asian Games.

Photo: ABS-CBN Sports

Leoncio Carreon Jr., Curte Robert Guarin, Ronald Lising, and Emmanuel Portacio are from Angeles, Pampanga Philippines bested Malaysia, 16-14, in the championship round.

The lawn bowl team's victory came a day after Anthony Beram (men's 200 meter run) and Aries Toledo (men's decathlon) gave the country two gold medals.

The Philippines remains in sixth place with 15 golds, 18 silvers, and 32 bronzes for a total of 65 medals. Host country Malaysia continues to lead the 11-nation meet with 122 medals.

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5 Ways To Identify Plastic Rice

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Nowadays rice is made with plastic. This fake rice mostly made in china. There are so many people suffering for fake rice.

By: Era Nunag

This problem is not only India but also Singapore, Indonesia, Srilanka and also in Philippines. It’s a very difficult to find out plastic rice or fake rice. Even it may cause so many health diseases. It’s very difficult to find out raw rice but it’s quiet easy to find in boiled rice.

Basically, plastic is made with so many chemicals such as like synthetic or semi-synthetic organics. These chemicals are very harmful to humans. One should not have this plastic rice because once the plastic rice enters into our body we cannot do anything. There is no solution for this problem.

The worst thing is, this problem is increasing  day by day in India. Do not worry just follow this trick then you can easily find out plastic rice at home. Here I will tell you how to identify fake rice without using chemicals. Even you can try at home without any tension.

These are the 5 Ways on how to identify the rice if its Real or Fake:

1: BOILING TEST

The simplest way is to observe the rice. If its ends up forming a thick layer at the top of your container. IT'S PLASTIC!

2: HOT OIL TEST

Drop some rice into a pan with extremely hot oil (At least aroubnd 200 degrees). Plastic Rice will melt a form a sticky layer at the bottom.

3: FIRE TEST

Burn a handful of rice with a lighter to see if its smell anything like burning plastic.

4: WATER TEST

Drop a glass of raw rice inside a glass of water and stir it. If it surfaces it's Plastic. A real rice cannot float.

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5: FUNGUS TEST

Put some of your boiled rice in a container and leave it there for a 3 days. If you do not see fungus in it by then it could very well plastic.

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The 26th Anniversary Of The Eruption Of Mt. Pinatubo

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"The lessons of those years and the values that we have learned must never be forgotten. They should be kept alive for future generations to learn from."

By: Era Nunag

Today marks the 26th anniversary of one of the most significant eruptions of the last century the 1991 eruption of Pinatubo in the Philippines. The eruption is a landmark event for a number of reasons. First, it was one of the great successes of modern volcano monitoring - the cost in terms of lives and property were greatly reduced thanks to excellent mitigation, monitoring and emergency management. Second, it was an eruption that showed how a single event on the planet can have a global impact, as the "Pinatubo Effect" caused a 4-5 year period of cooling around the globe.

Governor of Pampanga on June 13 urged Kapampangans to never forget the valuable lessons from the 1991 eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and how the destructive forces of the subsequent lahar flows have proven the indomitable courage and resiliency of the Kapampangan spirit.

Executive Order No. 09-2017 declares the suspension of Work in all government offices and classes in both public and private schools on June 15, 2017 duly signed by Gov. Lilia Nanay Pineda in commemoration of the 26th Anniversary of the Mount Pinatubo Eruption.

A Beautiful Disaster

(Bursts of gas-charged magma exploded into umbrella ash clouds, hot flows of gas and ash descended the volcano’s flanks and lahars swept down valleys. The collaborative work of scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) saved more than 5,000 lives and $250 million in property by forecasting Pinatubo's 1991 climactic eruption in time to evacuate local residents and the U.S. Clark Air Force Base that happened to be situated only 9 miles from the volcano.

U.S. and Filipino scientists worked with U.S. military commanders and Filipino public officials to put evacuation plans in place and carry them out 48 hours before the catastrophic eruption. As in 1991 at Pinatubo, today the USGS is supported by The US Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance to provide scientific assistance to countries around the world though VDAP, the Volcano Disaster Assistance Program. The program and its partners respond to volcanic unrest, build monitoring infrastructure, assess hazards and vulnerability, and improve understanding of eruptive processes and forecasting to prevent natural hazards, such as volcanic eruptions, from becoming human tragedies.)

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FAMILY OF SLAIN NBI OFFICER SETTLES WITH ‘KILLER-COLLEAGUE’ FOR 1 MILLION PESOS

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Justice served?

By: Nelson Bolos

After almost 3 months of seeking justice, the family of slain National Bureau of Investigation officer Laverne Vitug, entered into a “P1 Million settlement” with the “killer-colleague” April 12, 2017.

Vitug, a security officer of the NBI Tarlac office, was shot dead at the parking lot of the Triple 888 Cockpit Arena in Capas town last January 26.

The suspect who was charged with murder was identified as another NBI official from Manila, Atty. Boy De Castro.

After the shooting, De Castro was able to elude arrest and remained at large.
The out-of-court settlement was approved by an official of the Tarlac Prosecutor Office whose name was requested withheld.

According to the source, the “settlement meeting” was held at the prosecutor’s office and was attended by Vitug’s wife and his siblings who received the settlement money.

The source who also requested not to be named also said, “Wala ng galit sa mga mukha ng mga pamilya ni Bernie (Vitug), lungkot na lang. Mukhang tanggap na tanggap na nila ang nangyari sa kanya”.

Quoting police reports, the misunderstanding between the 2 NBI officers who apparently do not each other started when De Castro approached and reprimanded Vitug for wearing an NBI uniform while betting in the cockpit arena.

Vitug was allegedly irked and demanded from De Castro to show his NBI badge which led to a heated altercation. At the Triple 888 parking lot, Vitug was said to have drawn his revolver gun to force De Castro for his badge.

But when De Castro was about to leave, the police report says Vitug poked his gun to him.
De Castro then alighted from his car and hurled his NBI badge and shot Vitug 3 times.

De Castro fled after his shooting while Vitug was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead-on-arrival.

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7 Destinations You Should Visit This Semana Santa

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What are your plans this Holy Week? Be a Catholic or not, these spots are good destinations for a relaxing long weekend.

By:  Ma. Era Cecilia Nunag

Every Holy Week, many Filipinos take the chance to travel or to relax for a whole week at home. But for devout Catholics, it’s the time for prayer, and for many, the perfect time to go on a Visita Iglesia.

The Philippines is ripe with religious destinations. Around Manila alone, pilgrims can visit beautiful churches and shrines to do their Stations of the Cross.

If you’re still unsure where to go for your yearly Visita Iglesia, these destinations can be easily reached from the metro.

 National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, Antipolo, Rizal

Also known as the Virgin of Antipolo, the statue of the Black Madonna is a wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary, brought to the country in 1626 aboard the galleon Almirante. The 17th century image has been attracting devotees since the 19th century, and it is believed to be miraculous. Even during the construction of the church, the statue would mysteriously disappear and would be found on top of a tipolo tree. The statue had been temporarily placed in Cavite and even brought back to Mexico a couple of times, but it’s now in its permanent home in Antipolo, Rizal.

 

Banal na Bunduk Dalan Ning Krus, Mt. Arayat, Magalang, Pampanga

Banal na Bunduk Dalan Ning Krus, or Holy Mountain Way of the Cross,  is found at the foot of Mt. Arayat. Life-sized statues depicting the 14 stations of the cross lead the way to the mountain summit. Devotees who seek to pray and to sacrifice can consider this destination.

 

Monasterio De Tarlac, San Jose, Tarlac 

Located at Brgy. Lubigan San Jose, Tarlac’s Eco-Tourism Park, Monasterio de Tarlac was constructed to serve as hermitage for monks. Now, it also stands as a popular place of worship for Catholics. The church’s proud white façade is a welcoming sight after a long journey to the province.

There’s also a 30-foot high statue of the Risen Christ, which is reminiscent of Rio de Janeiro’s Christ the Redeemer.

 

Kamay ni Hesus Shrine, Lucban, Quezon

Kamay ni Hesus Shrine located at the foot of Mt. Banahaw in Quezon is not just known for its towering 50-ft statue of the Ascending Christ and 305-step grotto with statues of the Stations of the Cross. It’s also a favourite destination of many Catholics for the healing masses led by healing priest Rev. Fr. Joseph Ayala Faller.

For those looking for a spiritual retreat, Noah’s Ark was constructed to provide sanctuary and guidance to lost or tired souls.

 

 Regina Rica Queen of the Holy Rosary, Tanay, Rizal

The astounding 71-foot-tall statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary is a sight to behold once you enter the compound. Devotees flock the 14-hectare sanctuary managed by Dominican sisters to pray, to contemplate, and to see for themselves the bigger-than-life statue of the Queen. The place of worship has a waterfall, a creek, and an estimate of 10,000 trees, helping devotees commune with God and with nature.

Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto, San Jose Del Monte City, Bulacan

A well-known religious and ecological destination in Bulacan, Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto is a replica of France’s Lourdes grotto. For faith seekers doing Visita Iglesia, the 14 Stations of the Cross are depicted through life-sized statues at Calvary Hill.  There’s also a Rosary Hill featuring 155 large beads, and a natural spring known to have healing powers is located below the Our Lady statue. 

Tatlong Krus, Paete, Laguna

Tatlong Krus (three cross) sits on mount Humarap overlooking Laguna de Bay Paete, Laguna. This place has stunning views and during Holy hundreds of people take a two hour hike to reach this place.

 

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10 Famous World Destinations That ACTUALLY Look-A-Like Of Local Destinations In The Philippines

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Do you have a dream? What’s your dream? A nice job? A beautiful house? A Luxury car? A sweet family? Everyone has a dream, and many of us dream is to Travel-Around-The-World.

By: Era Nunag

It's sounds impossible for most of us who hold "Third World Passport" ... but believe it or not when i say "IT'S Possible" IT'S-POSSIBLE. *wink

But of course… I understand that this can be a big ‘leap’ so if you are not ready or if you don’t have enough resources yet to start a traveling lifestyle like I do, it’s definitely alright! Besides, did you know that just by traveling around the Philippines, it can already make you feel that you are traveling to foreign countries?

Yes, it can! In fact, below are some of the 10 great and famous destinations abroad that you can actually somehow find within the Philippines!

Truly, there won’t really be the need for you to travel too far because we might just have it all!

NOTE: This is inspired by a video that I saying occurring for my Facebook feed that has been going viral lately.  Also, this is NOT an article that wishes to focus roughly comparisons or imitations. I absolutely know that the Philippines has its own charm. I just actually wrote this blog considering the easy goal of demonstrating that the country can be VISUALLY diverse and this is not single-handedly due to the influences of tallying cultures or countries, but along with mostly due to the incredible terrains and landscapes that the Philippines naturally has.

1. Rio De Jainero, Brazil (Above) Monasterio De Tarlac, Philippines (Below)

2. Santorini, Greece (Above) Camp Netanya Batangas, Philippines (Below)

 3. Bahamas (Above) Boracay, Philippines (Below)

4. China Temple (Above) Taoist Temple Cebu, Philippines (Below) 

5. Las Vegas (Above) City Of Dreams Manila, Philippines (Below) 

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6. Keukenhof Netherlands (Above) Sirao Flower Farm Cebu, Philippines (Below)

7. Maldives (Above) Huma Island Palawan, Philippines (Below) 

8. Portugal (Above) Poracay Pampanga, Philippines (Below) 

9. Spain (Above) Calle Crisologo Vigan, Philippines (Below)

10. Venice, Italy (Above) Venice Grand Canal Taguig, Philippines (Below) 

 You can clearly see by now that the Philippines can be a world of its own — it is such a big melting pot of various worldly scenery.

As we always say, ITS MORE FUN IN THE PHILIPPINES! So you don’t really need to leave the country.

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BREAKING: Motor Accident In Brgy. San Manuel Near TPLEX

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Tarlac, Philippines - An Unidentified man died after his single motorcycle (Plate number CC31732) crashed in Barangay San Manuel near TPLEX

Photo by: Jc Dumandan

The man declared dead on arrival at the Tarlac Provincial  Hospital. He suffered severe head injuries. His right limb was also amputated in the accident.

Authorities are still verifying whether the victim is under the influence of alcohol.

No full report of police have been reported as of posting time.

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