It was just recently that Enfapro/Enfapro A+ has been rebranded as Enfamil/Enfamil A+ Two in the Philippines. We were a bit hesitant to purchase the new brand as we were not sure if the contents or formulation are the same as that of enfapro though the salesman assured us that it's one and the same, and that it's the exact replacement of the old brand. Hesitant as we are, we still purchased Enfamil A+. The following day DH placed a call on Mead Johnson (841- 8222 / 1- 800- 1- 888- 5861) to confirm the brand change. It was a relief to hear from their customer service that certainly it is just a brand/name change.
Below are Mead Johnson's ENFA line
Enfalac A+ ---> Enfamil A+ One, infant formula for infants 0 - 6 months. Available in 350g, 900g, 1.2kg and 1.8kg.Enfapro A+ ---> Enfamil A+ Two, infant formula for infants 6 months to 1 year old. Available in 350g, 900g, 1.2kg and 1.8kg.Enfagrow A+ Three, milk supplement for children 1 - 3 years old. Available in 350g, 900g, 1.2kg and 1.8kg.
Enfagrow A+ Kid ---> Enfagrow A+ Four, a powdered milk drink for children 3 years old and above. Available in 350g, 900g, 1.2kg and 1.8kg.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Driver's License Renewal at DLRC
It was time again to renew my driver's license. I originally planned to have it renewed at DLRC SM Super Center Pasig. But one time while having my grocery, I passed by the center to check what time they open, there's a notice that licenses will not be released the same day, I just thought their machine's damaged. I decided to go to Robinsons Galleria with high hopes, well, it's the same thing, there's a note which says "Temporary license only due to lack of supplies". Same day release is only available at the main LTO office. No choice, I have to return sometime after a month to claim it. The good thing about DLRCs is that there's NO NOON BREAK.
So here's what I have gone through:
Step 1: Proceed to Customer Service for the renewal form and fill up. I downloaded the form online and filled it up at home to save time. Well, it didn't. Since there's a control number on the form, which the downloaded form doesn't have. Haayyayay!
Step 2: Pay 200 for medical fee at Window 1. A number will given. Wait for your turn. You will be asked for your age, weighed and tested for visual acuity.
Step 3: Submit filled up form at Window 2.
Step 4: Picture taking and signature.
Step 5: Pay the following fees:
License fee: 350
Computer fee: 67.63
And an additonal 100 for me, for change of address
I paid a total of P717.63, including the medical fee.
That's it! The whole process took me around 45 minutes to finish. Not bad. And one thing more, no more urine sample!
One-Stop-Shops and Driver’s License Renewal Centers
http://www.lto.gov.ph/faqs/driver-s-licensing
DLRC – NE Pacific Mall, Maharlika Hi-way, Cabanatuan City
DLRC SM Marilao, Bulacan
OSS SM Mall City, San Fernando, Pampanga
DLRC SM Clark, SM City Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga
DLRC Sta. Rosa, 3rd Flr., Robinson’s Market, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
DLRC SM Naga City, Brgy. Triangulo, Naga Cit
DLRC Bacolod, Robinsons Place, Bacolod City
DLRC Iloilo, Robinson’s Place, Iloilo City
DLRC SM Cebu, SM North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
DLRC Robinson’s Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
DLRC ICM Tagbilaran City, Bohol
DLRC Cagayan de Oro City, Limketkai Mall, Lapasan, Cagayan, De Oro City
DLRC SM City, 2nd Flr., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City
DLRC NCCC Mall of Tagum, Highway 55, Tagum City
DLRC SM Manila 5th Flr. SM Manila
DLRC Araneta, 3F Araneta Square Mall, Caloocan City
DLRC Ayala MRT Station, Makati City
DLRC Guadalupe Upper Level, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Makati City
DLRC Robinson’s Galeria, Level 1 East Lane Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
DLRC Tutuban, 2nd Flr Central Mall Bldg, Tutuban Center
DLRC Metro East, Basement Robinson’s Metro East, Marikina
DLRC Ever Gotesco, 2/F Gotesco Mall, Commonwealth Ave., Q.C.
DLRC Robinson’s Place Fairview, 3F Robinson’s, Novaliches, Q.C.
DLRC Metro Point, 3rd Flr., Metro Point Mall, Pasay City
DLRC SM Super Center, Grd., Flr., SM Hypermart, Pasig City
DLRC SM Megamall, G/F SM Megamall B, Mandaluyong City
DLRC SM North Edsa, G/F SM North Edsa Annex, SM City
DLRC SM Cubao, 3rd Flr., Farmer’s Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
DLRC Alabang, Ayala Alabang Town Center, Muntilupa City
One-Stop-Shops and Driver’s License Renewal Centers
http://www.lto.gov.ph/faqs/driver-s-licensing
DLRC – NE Pacific Mall, Maharlika Hi-way, Cabanatuan City
DLRC SM Marilao, Bulacan
OSS SM Mall City, San Fernando, Pampanga
DLRC SM Clark, SM City Clark Field, Angeles City, Pampanga
DLRC Sta. Rosa, 3rd Flr., Robinson’s Market, Sta. Rosa, Laguna
DLRC SM Naga City, Brgy. Triangulo, Naga Cit
DLRC Bacolod, Robinsons Place, Bacolod City
DLRC Iloilo, Robinson’s Place, Iloilo City
DLRC SM Cebu, SM North Reclamation Area, Cebu City
DLRC Robinson’s Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
DLRC ICM Tagbilaran City, Bohol
DLRC Cagayan de Oro City, Limketkai Mall, Lapasan, Cagayan, De Oro City
DLRC SM City, 2nd Flr., Quimpo Blvd., Davao City
DLRC NCCC Mall of Tagum, Highway 55, Tagum City
DLRC SM Manila 5th Flr. SM Manila
DLRC Araneta, 3F Araneta Square Mall, Caloocan City
DLRC Ayala MRT Station, Makati City
DLRC Guadalupe Upper Level, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Makati City
DLRC Robinson’s Galeria, Level 1 East Lane Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
DLRC Tutuban, 2nd Flr Central Mall Bldg, Tutuban Center
DLRC Metro East, Basement Robinson’s Metro East, Marikina
DLRC Ever Gotesco, 2/F Gotesco Mall, Commonwealth Ave., Q.C.
DLRC Robinson’s Place Fairview, 3F Robinson’s, Novaliches, Q.C.
DLRC Metro Point, 3rd Flr., Metro Point Mall, Pasay City
DLRC SM Super Center, Grd., Flr., SM Hypermart, Pasig City
DLRC SM Megamall, G/F SM Megamall B, Mandaluyong City
DLRC SM North Edsa, G/F SM North Edsa Annex, SM City
DLRC SM Cubao, 3rd Flr., Farmer’s Mall, Cubao, Quezon City
DLRC Alabang, Ayala Alabang Town Center, Muntilupa City
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Top Korean Drama Recommendations
Here's a list of my korean drama favorites (in no particular order):
1. Dae Jang Geum / Jewel in the Palace
2. Queen Seon Duk
3. Jumong
4. You Who Came From the Stars
5. My Name is Kim Sam Soon
6. Coffee Prince
7. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
8. Full House
9. Attic Cat
10. Secret Garden
11. Rooftop Prince
12. Autumn in my Heart
13. Winter Sonata
14. You're Beautiful
15. Dal Ja's Spring
16. It Started with a Kiss/Mischievous Kiss
17. Baker King Kim Tak Goo
18. The Legend
19. My Love Pattzi
20. I Hear Your Voice
21. Queen In Hyun's Man
22. Love Story In Harvard
I still have a bunch of dramas stored on my hard disk, so above list will be updated as I go along.
1. Dae Jang Geum / Jewel in the Palace
2. Queen Seon Duk
3. Jumong
4. You Who Came From the Stars
5. My Name is Kim Sam Soon
6. Coffee Prince
7. My Girlfriend is a Gumiho
8. Full House
9. Attic Cat
10. Secret Garden
11. Rooftop Prince
12. Autumn in my Heart
13. Winter Sonata
14. You're Beautiful
15. Dal Ja's Spring
16. It Started with a Kiss/Mischievous Kiss
17. Baker King Kim Tak Goo
18. The Legend
19. My Love Pattzi
20. I Hear Your Voice
21. Queen In Hyun's Man
22. Love Story In Harvard
I still have a bunch of dramas stored on my hard disk, so above list will be updated as I go along.
Friday, October 24, 2014
Jared's Well-Baby Visits
This is to document my LO's check ups and immunizations. This post will be updated accordingly.
I shall include his previous months' immunizations at a later time. For now I'll just post his last visit.
Brief descriptions of his 7th month immunizations:
Prevnar 13 - Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine. For children 6 weeks through 17 years of age, Prevnar 13 is approved for the prevention of invasive disease caused by the 13 vaccine strains, and for children 6 weeks through 5 years for the prevention of otitis media caused by 7 of the 13 strains. PREVNAR 13 is a registered trademark of Wyeth LLC. (From http://www.prevnar13.com)
RotaTeq is a vaccine that can help protect babies against common types of rotavirus. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants.
RotaTeq is not a shot; the vaccine is given by mouth. Your child will receive 3 doses of the vaccine. The first dose is given when your child is 6 to 12 weeks of age, the second dose is given 4 to 10 weeks later, and the third dose is given 4 to 10 weeks after the second dose. The last (third) dose should be given to your child by 32 weeks of the age. (Taken from http://www.rotateq.com/)
7th Month - October 11, 2014
ROTATEQ and PREVNAR13
It's time for his third dose of Rotateq and Prevnar 13. Finally, the last dose of the pricey Prevnar 13, paired with Rotateq, which doesn't come cheap either. This twosome is by far his most expensive set, not to mention the side effects days after administration. For saying "days", I meant up to about 7 days, this is not your typical "a day or two" kind of thing. I've read that for rotateq, it could go as long as weeks after. Thank God Jared's didn't go that far. We were a little worried again this time since on the first 2 batches (3rd and 5th month), he was cranky and couldn't sleep well during naps and at bedtime. He was in pain and matamlay (I think this is prevnar's doing). As for rotateq, he had blood streaks on his stools days after. We didn't worry about it too much since they're just minimal. I still informed his pedia though, to be on the safe side. Doc said it's no cause for concern, but if it persists or becomes worse, don't hesitate. Going back on his 3rd doses, he was just a little cranky a day or two after, and just the usual pain and tenderness on the injection site. We just applied cold compress and gave him paracetamol immediately after getting home. No bloody streaks on his stools either. So far so good. Thank God.
VARICELLA / CHICKENPOX
I shall include his previous months' immunizations at a later time. For now I'll just post his last visit.
Brief descriptions of his 7th month immunizations:
Prevnar 13 - Pneumococcal 13-valent conjugate vaccine. For children 6 weeks through 17 years of age, Prevnar 13 is approved for the prevention of invasive disease caused by the 13 vaccine strains, and for children 6 weeks through 5 years for the prevention of otitis media caused by 7 of the 13 strains. PREVNAR 13 is a registered trademark of Wyeth LLC. (From http://www.prevnar13.com)
RotaTeq is a vaccine that can help protect babies against common types of rotavirus. Rotavirus is the most common cause of severe diarrhea in infants.
RotaTeq is not a shot; the vaccine is given by mouth. Your child will receive 3 doses of the vaccine. The first dose is given when your child is 6 to 12 weeks of age, the second dose is given 4 to 10 weeks later, and the third dose is given 4 to 10 weeks after the second dose. The last (third) dose should be given to your child by 32 weeks of the age. (Taken from http://www.rotateq.com/)
7th Month - October 11, 2014
ROTATEQ and PREVNAR13
It's time for his third dose of Rotateq and Prevnar 13. Finally, the last dose of the pricey Prevnar 13, paired with Rotateq, which doesn't come cheap either. This twosome is by far his most expensive set, not to mention the side effects days after administration. For saying "days", I meant up to about 7 days, this is not your typical "a day or two" kind of thing. I've read that for rotateq, it could go as long as weeks after. Thank God Jared's didn't go that far. We were a little worried again this time since on the first 2 batches (3rd and 5th month), he was cranky and couldn't sleep well during naps and at bedtime. He was in pain and matamlay (I think this is prevnar's doing). As for rotateq, he had blood streaks on his stools days after. We didn't worry about it too much since they're just minimal. I still informed his pedia though, to be on the safe side. Doc said it's no cause for concern, but if it persists or becomes worse, don't hesitate. Going back on his 3rd doses, he was just a little cranky a day or two after, and just the usual pain and tenderness on the injection site. We just applied cold compress and gave him paracetamol immediately after getting home. No bloody streaks on his stools either. So far so good. Thank God.
VARICELLA / CHICKENPOX
Brief Description (From http://www.who.int/ith/diseases/varicella/en/)
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), a herpesvirus belonging to the subfamily of Alphaherpesviridae.
Transmission is via droplets, aerosol or direct contact, or indirectly by touching freshly soiled contaminated items. Patients are usually contagious from a few days before onset of the rash until the rash has crusted over.
Varicella is an acute, highly contagious disease. In temperate climates most cases occur before the age of 10 years. The epidemiology is less well understood in tropical areas, where a relatively large proportion of adults in some countries are seronegative. While mostly a mild disorder in childhood, varicella tends to be more severe in adults. It is characterized by an itchy, vesicular rash, usually starting on the scalp and face, initially accompanied by fever and malaise. As the rash gradually spreads to the trunk and extremities, the first vesicles dry out. It normally takes about 7–10 days for all crusts to disappear. The disease may be fatal, especially in neonates and immunocompromised individuals. Complications include VZV-induced pneumonitis or encephalitis and invasive group A streptococcal infections. Following infection, the virus remains latent in neural ganglia; upon subsequent reactivation, VZV may cause zoster (shingles), a disease affecting mainly immunocompromised individuals and elderly people.
The varicella zoster virus (VZV), a herpesvirus belonging to the subfamily of Alphaherpesviridae.
Transmission is via droplets, aerosol or direct contact, or indirectly by touching freshly soiled contaminated items. Patients are usually contagious from a few days before onset of the rash until the rash has crusted over.
Varicella is an acute, highly contagious disease. In temperate climates most cases occur before the age of 10 years. The epidemiology is less well understood in tropical areas, where a relatively large proportion of adults in some countries are seronegative. While mostly a mild disorder in childhood, varicella tends to be more severe in adults. It is characterized by an itchy, vesicular rash, usually starting on the scalp and face, initially accompanied by fever and malaise. As the rash gradually spreads to the trunk and extremities, the first vesicles dry out. It normally takes about 7–10 days for all crusts to disappear. The disease may be fatal, especially in neonates and immunocompromised individuals. Complications include VZV-induced pneumonitis or encephalitis and invasive group A streptococcal infections. Following infection, the virus remains latent in neural ganglia; upon subsequent reactivation, VZV may cause zoster (shingles), a disease affecting mainly immunocompromised individuals and elderly people.
15th Month - June 12, 2015
VARICELLA / CHICKENPOX - 1st Dose
Optimal age for first dose of varicella vaccine is 12–15 months. Second dose at 4 through 6 years old.
Possible side effects (http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/varicella.html)
1. Soreness or swelling on the injection part
2. Fever
3. Mild rash up to a month after vaccination
Hoping LO wouldn't be affected with the 3rd side effect...
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Spending Quality Time with Ading Jared
This was a short entry composed by my first son Juro (8 years old), for his Ading Jared (6mos, 3wks)
He likes to laugh at me
*Ading is an Ilocano term used to refer to a younger sibling
He likes to laugh at me
He wants to watch my favorite movies with me
I greet him, "Hi Jared", when I come home from school
We stroll
I remember every memories with him
If Ading Jared is cranky I play with him
I love JARED so much
He loves me SO MUCH, too
THE END
He loves me SO MUCH, too
THE END
*Ading is an Ilocano term used to refer to a younger sibling
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
How to Remove Unpleasant Smell from Jars
I have been reusing jars around the house, but just hate those distinct odors that get left behind... pickles, herbs, coffee, you name it. The smell gets attached to whatever item you fill it with. So what i do is fill the jar up with crumpled newspaper and let stand overnight, or even longer. The newspaper will absorb any distinct smell from the jars. I've tried it and it worked wonders! It can also be used to remove odors from cars. Just leave a couple of newspapers all year round, replacing once in a while. Or only when there's a need for it.
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