THE WORLD CLASS EXCELLENCE JAPAN AWARDS.. RED CARPET CHARITY DINNER TRIBUTE TO THE WORLD ACHIEVERS 2018 AT THE HERITAGE HOTEL, PHILIPPINES

LOVE FOR CHILDREN AND THE DESIRE TO HELP THE YOUTH MAKES HER WIN THE 2016 MRS. UNIVERSE PAGEANT 

 By: Ver M. Garcia (Entertainment Blogger and Writer)

WCEJA Awardees waving at the crowd.

2016 Woman of the Universe.. a tribute to Ms. Emma Cordero Toba for winning the pageant recently in Guangzhou, China. Winning the beauty pageant as a Woman of the Universe with a total of  72 countries competing.

Being a distinguished civic leader, Ms. Emma desires to share in shaping the youths and the children towards better future through her God given talent.  She continuously supports her scholars in Our Lady of Fatima de San Pedro School and helping the talented children through her Voice of an Angel Class in Fukuoka, Japan.

MRS. UNIVERSE 2016. Alluring and charming Ms. Emma Cordero Toba (3rd from Left), Asia's Princess of Songs, a multi-talented and multiple awardee had stints performing in some  musical tours in the United States, Japan and in Asian countries. Emma performs several inspiring songs and desirous in molding the young hearts and minds through her songs and philanthropic duties and to fulfill her promise of love to our Lady of Fatima. Her heavenly voice brings us much closer to God Almighty.  Now, she's back into our midst, bringing home the Mrs. Universe 2016 crowned as the 'Woman of the Universe' ahead of the 72 participating countries in the recently concluded event held recently in Guangzhou, China.  Among her inspirational songs are as follows: I Wanna Give Love (English and Japanese version), Itago Mo Ako sa Iyong Puso, Pangarap, Sakali, Tanging Ikaw, I Who Have Nothing, If You Love Me.. Really Love Me and many more. Emma is a recording artist  beyond compare and dubbed as 'Asias Princess of Songs'. Besides being an acknowledge, multi awarded entertainer. Emma is also a respected civic  leader and being tasked by the Manila Sunrise Lions Club (MSLC)  in the international scene as the chair for the International Affairs and she's the former President of Lions Club District 301-A1.

World Class Excellence Japan Award.. Honored Awardees For The Year 2018

WORLD CLASS ACHIEVERS: The WCEJA 2018 awardees are the following: Broadcaster Juvy De Guzman-DWBL, Madaleine Wallgren Vickery- Entrepreneur, Aya Kaburazaka- Beauty Queen & Philanthropist, Rayantha Leigh- Beauty Queen & Philanthropist, Vanessa Villamar Yoshida- International Performer, Jhenny Morales Evans- International Photographer and Philanthropist, Dr. Loreto Feril,Jr. M.D.- Professor & Philanthropist, Natalya Sakaly- Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Jorlyn Ishimaru- Singer and Outstanding Mom, John Fontanilla- Anchorman, Joey Tuyac Era Maeda- Entrepreneur & Philanthropist, Iana Lutska- Beauty Queen & Director, Lolen Medina- DJ Radyo Phil-Am, Aileen Papin- Class Performer & Civic Leader, Lawyer Erwin Bautista- Entrepreneur & Broadcaster, Merlina Rosete Reeves- Entrepreneur & Broadcaster, Neil John Solomon Yuayan- Medical Professional (Nurse), Ed S. Orcino- Podcasting DJ & Broadcaster, Icon Freddie Aguilar- King of OPM, Broadcaster, Imelda Papin- Ambassador of Goodwill & Civic Leader & Former Vice-Governor of Camarines Sur, Gloria Papin Belen- International Producer & Performer, Flor Viloria- Broadcaster PhilAm, Sullivans Brothers Mar Lopez & Jojo Castro- International Comedian & Class Performer, Erika Mae Salas- Teen Recording Artist, Vehnee Saturno- Composer/Producer, Dr. Ronnie Royo- Naturopath & International Acupuncturist & Dr. Virgilio M. Garcia- Naturopath & Blogger/Writer.  
                                  
The World Class Excellence Japan Awards (WCEJA) is an international tribute to world class achievers who have outstandingly given pride and honor to their respective countries. This was founded in 2015 by multi-awarded Filipino-Japanese performing artist and civic leader Emma Toba (Emma Cordero) in Fukuoka, Japan.

VISION AND MISSIONThe WCEJA is envisioned to be a source of inspiration to people whose passion for excellence in performing their crafts is so much alive and whose desire to bring pride and honor to their country is indeed part of their dreams and aspirations. (VGBlogs) 

Being a distinguished civic leader, she desires to share in molding the youths and the children towards better future through her God given talent.  She continuously supports her scholars in Our Lady of Fatima de San Pedro School and helping the talented children through her Voice of an Angel Class in Fukuoka, Japan.

Beauty Contestants at the Mrs. Universe 2016 with Ms. Emma Toba at far center.

The world has witnessed again the crowning of a Filipina beauty as the 'Woman of the Universe 2016' Mrs. Emma Cordero Toba  a great inspiration for every Filipina who will compete in the arena of beauty and pageantry. Mrs. Toba an Asian beauty from the Philippines took the chance, believed and won the 2016 Mrs. Universe Crown.

Ms. Emma Toba very happy seated first row and other beautiful contestants from different countries  travelling in Guangzhou, China.

The woman clothed with the Sun, Our Lady of Fatima, Now, the Philippines has the woman of the Universe in the person Mrs.Emma Cordero Toba. Inspires, moves and empowers the Filipino women who personifies the ideals and qualities that the women of Malolos that Dr. Jose Rizal.our national hero wrote about. 

Our Lady of Fatima de San Pedro School (OLFSPS) celebrating the National Language Month. Ms. Emma Cordero Toba Directress of OLFSPS together with the faculties and PTA officers 2016.

Today's women are more assertive, empowered by the law to participate in nation building and a mother whose nurturing spirit inspires creativity from her children to be productive, emulates the good qualities of a modern Filipina, she's faithful to her purpose in life to be a Mom and a leader in her own right. 

An example of a good leader and a MOM extraordinaire Ms. Emma Cordero Toba.

A home maker and a wife who pampers her loved one's. The hand that moves the cradle can move the world in arts, politics, science and at home - a formator of geniuses, mighty warriors and conquerors and at the same time an ordinary woman who cleans and washes your clothes, cooks and a teacher to give a good example to her children, to the community and to the world. Successful leadership becomes a reality whenever, wherever and whatever the woman behind the power forge an alliance with Wisdom; Understanding; Counsel; Fortitude; Courage; Knowledge; Piety and Fear of the Lord.

Ms. Emma C. Toba with loving kids.

Emma is an epitome of a modern Filipina wife whose strength, wisdom, talent and relentless efforts to become Asia's Princess of Song and now a Mrs. Universe title holder whose devotion as a doting wife and a professional in the entertainment field and in the performing arts and  with a great passion for excellence. Congratulations!!. (VerGarciaBlogs)

HEALTH AND WELLNESS BLOG..

STROKE PATIENT BARES AMAZING RECOVERY
By: Ver M. Garcia (Health Blogger) and Teddy Cho (Health Blogger)

 Good Health is More than Wealth, made possible to the courtesy of Miracle Health Corporation amazing products, introducing the amazing trio FDA approved. The synergistic effect of the Amazing Trio gives the body a holistic protection it needs to fight off  infection and viruses, boosts and balance the immune system whereby it ensures wellness by keeping the cells in your body healthy. Therefore, it is necessary and recommended that you take all three products.. This are the Mega-A, Multi-Five and Miracle-C.

In photo, Health Broadcaster Jose 'Doc Joey Betito', a civic leader, CEO and Chairman of MHC has been in the wellness industry for two decades. He is a very successful entrepreneur and brings a clear insight about health and wellness.

Here is the summary of what the Amazing Trio can do to promote Health and Wellness:

1. Mega-A- a product of nature's Supreme blend of potent berries composed of super fruits for your daily dose of anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are substances and nutrients in food which has the capacity to prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our bodies.

2. Multi-Five, contains five(5) powerful probiotic mushrooms,including Shitake Mushrooms known as the "Elixir of Life'' for centuries and Agaricus Blazei also known as ''God's Mushroom''. Both have demonstrated phenomenal healing potentials for 3000 years in China and Japan, Reishi mushroom is a powerful immune potentiator, good as a analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral, slows down the growth of tumors, Maitake the King of Mushrooms helps our endocrine system and controls obesity. Cordyceps enhances and strengthens the immune system by increasing the number of Natural killer cells, provides anti-aging and fatigue reducing effects.

3.Miracle C-the most advance form of Vitamin C available , especially formulated to be absorbed faster than regular Vitamin C products.It contains a neutral PH that helps protect from stomach upset that accompanies other acidic Vitamin C products. Miracle C contains the Five(5) great sources for the daily vitamin requirements:

    a.) Ester C- known as the Better  Vitamin C, a patented form of Calcium Ascorbate.
    b.) Acerola berry- ''The Real Vitamin C'' one of the Richest natural source of Vitamin C.
    c.) Sea Buckthorn- Himalayas '' Holy Fruit'', for the detoxification of the Hepatic cell - liver.
    d.) Rose hips- Scientific name ''Rosa Canina '' for the prevention and treatment of various
         infections especially the common colds and Flu.
    e.) Indian Gooseberry - ''The Amazing amla berry'' which enhances food absorption, balances
         stomach acid, fortifies the liver, nourishes the brain and mental functioning, supports the heart,
         strengthens the lungs, regulates the excretory system, enhances fertility and provides remedies
         for many diseases, no wonder it is widely used in Ayurvedic medicines.

A patient, Rene Baldovino, 63 years old of Malabon, suffered from mild stroke. He started taking a capsule each of Mega-A, Multi-Five and Miracle-C thrice a day. After a week of taking the products, amazingly begun to move and after three weeks he has fully recovered.

Numerous testimonies of people from all walks of life proves that health and wellness industry is fast becoming a Passport to Success.In order to protect the ordinary Networker , MHC ( Miracle Health Corporation) has chosen to market it's product through Direct Selling Marketing. Amazing Trio can be availed and purchased at the main office at the Miracle Health Corporation, Unit 218 Pacific Regency Tower, Pablo Ocampo St., Malate, Manila. For inquiries may call at Tel. 567-7577,          567-2643 or Celfon No. 0908-1222285. Look for Joey Doc Betito. Dealers are welcome. (VerGarciaBlogs)

THE PHILIPPINES HEALTH DEPARTMENT ENCOURAGES ORGAN DONATION TO SAVE LIVES

DOH PUSHES FOR ORGAN DONATION FROM BRAIN DEAD PERSONS

The Department of Health (DOH) is encouraging families to consider organ donation of deceased relatives, including those who have been declared legally and medically brain dead, to help others in need of transplantation.

With the passage of Republic Act No. 7170, otherwise known as the Organ Donation Act of 1991, as amended by Republic Act No. 7885, organ and tissue donations from donors who have been declared brain dead has been allowed.

Human transplantable organs include the kidneys, liver, lungs, heart, intestines, and pancreas, in addition to human tissues such as eye tissues (corneas, sclera, etc.), bones, skin, and blood vessels.

“Through organ donation, one deceased human being can potentially save and dramatically improve the quality of life of eight or more individuals,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque said.

The DOH also discourages incentivized organ donations, where living organ donors not related to the recipient are motivated by financial rewards. This system creates a risk for both the donor and the recipient, exposing them to further injury.

World Health Organization (WHO) data from 2017 show that deaths caused by various end-stage organ diseases involved up to 230,000 Filipinos.  This may have been prevented by organ transplantation. Unfortunately, organ donation from brain dead patients remains dismally low in the Philippines.

To heighten Filipino consciousness on the benefits of organ sharing, a presidential proclamation is being proposed to be issued designating the month of September of every year as “National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month.” With the campaign slogan “Dugtong Buhay:  Ako, Kabahagi Mo!” the program underscores the Filipono spirit of bayanihan where those extending help do not expect anything in return.

The DOH, through the Philippine Organ Donation and Transplantation Program and the Philippine Network for Organ Sharing, continues to sustain advocacy and educational campaigns on deceased organ donation.

“The DOH recognizes the noble and altruistic act of saving a life through committing one’s organs or tissues upon one’s death. This can be done by signing up as organ donor cardholders and providing consent to organ donation. Indeed, organ donors are heroes of our times,” the Secretary of Health concluded. (VerGarciaBlogs)

THE PHILIPPINES ELEMENTARY STUDENTS FROM OLCA, YCSI AND STCQC WIN GOLD AT THE WORLD TALENT INVITATIONAL MATHEMATICS EXAMINATION IN DUSIT THANI HUA HIN HOTEL, THAILAND

Philippines Mathematics Team Garners Twenty Two Medals In Thailand

by: Mathematics Development Academy 

The Philippines Mathematics Team comprising young kids in different schools, universities and colleges.

Team Philippines harvested a total of 22 medals and awards in the World Talent Invitational Mathematics Examination (WTIME) held at Dusit Thani Hua Hin Hotel, Phetchaburi in Thailand.

Three Filipino students, Arielle Victoria Encarnacion, Grade 5, from Our Lady of Caysacay Academy (OLCA), Gio Almayda, Grade 6, From Yaddah Christian School, Inc.(YCSI) and Dominique Joy T. Rustia, Grade 6, from St. Theresa’s College Quezon City (STCQC), each won a gold medal for the country. 

Bringing home four silver medals were Sean Omar Francisco, Grade 4, from Colegio San Agustin – Makati, Kim Andrie Trompeta, Grade 4, from Colegio San Agustin – Biñan, Joven Augustus Costales, Grade 5, from BHC Edcuational Institution, Inc, and Zedryan Mikell Ancheta, Grade 6, from School of St. Anthony. 

The young Filipino mathletes garnering bronze medals were: Iñigo Joaquin Bascuña, Grade 3, from Ateneo De Naga University – Grade School, Erin Megan Chao from Philippine Institute of Quezon City, Rayne Chayele Salvador, Grade 3, from Centro Cultura Incorporada, Juliana Elisha Go, Grade 4, from Tarlac Living Faith Academy, Alyssa Janelle Ocataviano, Grade 4, from Centro De Cultura Incorporada, Vincent Joaquin Torres, Grade 4, Lourdes School of Quezon City, Chloe Ysabel Arandia, Grade 5, from St. Pedro Poveda College, Justin Anthony Docdoc, Grade 5, from Father Saturnino Urios University, Nathaniel Dave Parchamento, Grade 5, from La Immaculada Concepcion School, Juliene Nissi Palada, Grade 5, from BHC Educational Institution, Inc, and Justice Leira Abdon, Grade 6, from School of St. Anthony. 

For showing their math proficiency, the following students each received a merit award Giesel Arce, Grade 4, from Colegio De San Juan De Letran, Ava Samantha Peralta, Grade 4, from Shining Light School, Gerardenzo Policarpio, Grade 5, from Falcon School, and Yvonne Lorein Malinao, Grade 6, from BHC Educational Institution, Inc. 

The World TIME which drew in participants from Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, and Thailand, is the International Mathematics Competition for grade 2 to 11 students whose purposes are to cultivate and create the youth’s interest in mathematics learning and get ideas to improve the students’ thinking abilities.  (Mathematics Development Academy)

THE PHILIPPINE HONORABLE QUEEN SPEARHEADED 41ST MRS.UNIVERSE INTERNATIONAL PAGEANT TO BE HELD IN CEBU CITY PHILIPPINES

THE MRS. UNIVERSE PHILIPPINES FINEST WOMEN SET SEPT. 8 (Sat.) IN RESORTS WORLD MANILA



The Philippine Honorable Queens (PHQ), recognizing the empowered women in partnership with Mrs. Universe Philippines Finest Women' will crown the next 2018 Philippines Finest Woman on September 8, 2018 (Sat.) at the Newport Theater in Resorts World Manila, Newport Blvd., Pasay City.

Showcasing our Mrs. Universe Philippines Finest Woman Finalist in action. See them in the crowd wearing elegantly dressed in gown and in alluring colors of pink and black. 

The winner of this prestigious event will represent the 41st Mrs. Universe International Pageant on December 11, 2018 that will be held in SM SeasideCenter in Cebu City.

The advocacy of the Philippine Honorable Queens is to hail and support empowered women in providing more avenue to uplift confidence and be an inspiration with others.

According to the organizer and founder of the PHQ, former Mrs. Universe Marilou Tolico Villanueva, the beauty pageant selection process were done in strictest rules as the winner of the event will represent our country this year Mrs. Universe Beauty Pageant in Cebu City this coming December 11, 2018. 

The Philippine Honorable Queens Founder and CEO Ms. Marilou Tolico Villanueva said that "She envisions
this finest beauty pageant to uphold the passion for excellence of individuals who relentlessly pursue a higher performance and to bring honor and pride to our country". They were the Empowered Queens Leading Paths To a Better Future.. thus, said Ms. Villanueva.

Enjoy the night with our performers from Brazil Academy for Music and Arts and the Philippine Women’s University Indayog Gong Ensemble and many more! Those interested to witness the inspiring event of beauty and brains may buy their Tickets at the TicketWorld  with number 891-9999. Get your tickets now while supply lasts. (VerGarciaBlogs)

FILTRATION AND STATE OF THE ART SEWERAGE PLANT KEY TO A CRYSTAL CLEAR PASIG RIVER IN THE PHILIPPINES

Strategic Master Plan For Pasig River Rehabilitation Now In Place

The Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC), in collaboration with UP PLANADES, designed the Pasig River Integrated and Strategic Master Plan (PRISM) with a vision that by 2032, the Pasig River and its surrounding basins are resilient life-sustaining ecosystems that are able to support diverse human needs and biodiversity towards inclusive, harmonize and more balanced development that is co-managed by competent and adaptive institutions with responsible and empowered communities.

This new restoration strategy covers water quality management, stream flow management, catchment management and riparian management so that the Pasig River will again enshrine socio-economic, aesthetic, environmental, recreational and cultural values amid changing risks and natural perturbations.

The illustration below provides a brief summary of the integrated wastewater treatment systems, one of the 19 priority projects proposed in the PRISM to help improve the water quality of the Pasig River, and for concerned agencies to comply with concession agreement, and other environmental laws. (VerGarciaBlogs)

THE PHILIPPINES PASIG RIVER PLACES RUNNER-UP AT THE 2017 THIESS INTERNATIONAL RIVERPRIZE

Pasig River Chosen As Finalist at the Asia-Pacific Riverprize Awards

The Philippines' Pasig River, the cradle of early Manila civilization, has been selected as a finalist in the first ever Asia Riverprize by the prestigious International RiverFoundation (IRF) which recognizes and rewards organizations who are making a difference through effective river basin restoration and management programs.

It is a back-to-back nomination for the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) who just came from a successful campaign in the 2017 Thiess International Riverprize competition where the Pasig River was hailed as runner-up to the winner, San Antonio River of Texas, USA.

PRRC Executive Director Jose Antonio E. Goitia says that “the consecutive entries of the Pasig River as a finalist in the 2017 and 2018 Thiess International and Asia Riverprize, respectively, is a testament that the world recognizes the efforts of the Philippine government to restore the Pasig River and its environs since PRRC was established in 1999.”

Initially, the competition was called the Asia-Pacific Riverprize Awards which was opened to entrants from New Zealand, Australia, and 45 other countries. However, according to the IRF, due the to the high number and quality of entries received, they have made the decision to split the promoted Asia-Pacific Riverprize into two: Asia Riverprize and another category for the Australasia Riverprize.

After a series of tedious deliberations, the IRF has announced and congratulates the organizations chosen as Asia Riverprize finalists with the highest honors in river restoration and protection namely: the Pasig River (Philippines) and the Yangtze River (China).

Goitia adds “last year, the Philippines is the only third world and developing country that made it into the international finals and bravely competed with the US and the United Kingdom. In this year’s Asia Riverprize, we will be facing another super power – the red dragon, China. However, with an indomitable spirit, we remain steadfast and optimistic that we will stand triumphant in the end.”

In behalf of the IRF’s board of river basin experts, IRF Director Professor Bill Dennison says that “these different river stories are united by a common theme: excellence in river management.”

The Riverprize is not a competition of which river is more beautiful or cleaner. This is the reason why the IRF, comprised of river management experts and professionals from around the world, has given importance and consideration to the rehabilitation efforts of the PRRC to bring back the Pasig River system to life. It has acknowledged PRRC’s commitment in delivering quality projects, programs, and activities in easement recovery, housing and resettlement, riverbanks development, waste and water quality management, and public awareness.

Compared to the 1990s when it was declared "biologically dead," the Pasig River's condition now has significantly improved. Although the Pasig River development is a work in progress, many areas along the historic river have already shown signs of aquatic life and it has already become conducive for transport, recreation, and tourism.

PRRC’s Executive Director Jose Antonio E. Goitia, together with Public Information, Advocacy and Tourism Division Head George Oliver G. De La Rama, will be presenting and defending the Philippines’ Pasig River entry to a panel of esteemed judges in the upcoming 21st International Riversymposium on October 14 to 18, 2018 in Sydney, Australia. Members of PRRC’s Management Committee will also form part of the Philippine delegation.

The winner of the 2018 Asia Riverprize will receive widespread global recognition which can build new partnerships, provide opportunities for exchange of knowledge and best practices, and open doors for international support. Furthermore, the winner will automatically qualify for Stage Two of the Thiess International Riverprize in 2019.

As one nation, the PRRC seeks everyone’s support to its Pasig River entry in the 2018 Asia Riverprize. The Pasig River's victory is the victory of the Philippines and every Filipino who works hard and shares the same vision of saving our waterways and the environment. It will be the triumph of all who believe that the dream of a clean and alive Pasig River is within reach! (VerGarciaBlogs)