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Oct
27
Alabang Hills Bazaar set for Dec. 10 to 12
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Oct
27
Alabang Hills Got Talent? Let’s find out!
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Oct
26
Middle class graft
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By Babe Romualdez (The Philippine Star)
Updated October 26, 2010 12:00
With the barangay elections over, allegations of major graft and corruption have come out in the upper middle class communities of Bel-Air and Ayala Alabang.
The alleged misappropriation of funds in Bel-Air by the previous barangay captain has caused such a major stir that the campaign was marred by name-calling and hysteria.
At Ayala Alabang, the Commission on Audit has found alleged major irregularities of close to P50 million. They say the conscience of a nation belongs to the middle class and in fact People Power 1 and 2 were both mostly led by the middle class society.
If all these allegations of corruption are proven to be all true, then indeed this country is in “deep manure.”
Alabang Bulletin did get some info regarding this a day before the elections but we opted not to put them here until we verified them and until we heard the other side.
With the elections done and the results already in, we can now post the pictures sent to us by concerned residents of Barangay Ayala Alabang.
Well, like what Mr. Romualdez said in his column, if this is true, then who can we trust now?
If this is not true, can anyone explain what happened here?
Oct
25
SOCIAL workers from the Parañaque Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) headed by Mr. Dean Calleja recently reunited a three year old boy with his parents after he was abducted by his neighbors and was endorsed to their office.
According to a written report from the city’s Social Welfare Office, the child was endorsed to their office on October 15, 2010 by a women’s desk officer in Brgy. Baclaran after the child was brought to them by a suspicious looking woman.
When asked for information regarding the child, the woman looked distressed and suddenly disappeared.
On October 19, 2010, past midnight, they received a call from a Captain Gerry Laylo, S/Insp. of the Philippine Anti-Crime Emergency Response (PACER) team who asks the city social workers in the city’s Aruga Center about the boy.
They agreed to meet at Brgy. San Antonio where the boy positively identified by his parents who also came over to claim him.
Reports disclosed that the boy who lives in San Pedro, Laguna was a victim of kidnapping by his neighbors who demanded a ransom of P30,000 from the parents.
They were able to get P10,000 through the use of SMART MONEY. The boy was reunited with his parents and a case of the boy’s abductors have been apprehended by authorities and a case of kidnapping has been filed against them.
“Kidnapping children is one of the worse crimes that a person can commit as it strikes at the most innocent as well as cause extreme anguish for the parents. I commend the staff of the city’s DSWD office for their contributions in reuniting this child with his family,” Mayor Bernabe said.
The mayor called on residents to be vigilant against criminal activity in the city and cooperated with local authorities to prevent the spread of crime in the city.
Oct
25
Mountain Biking Tips for Beginners
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Okay, so you’ve decided you want to become healthy and also to put some extra muscles on those gorgeous legs of yours. What’s your solution? Mountain Biking.
Here are some useful tips for those of you (including us) who may want to take up this sport:
1. Own your bike.
Yes, we didn’t say “buy your bike.” We said, “own your bike”. This means that after buying your bike–it doesn’t matter if it’s expensive or the not-so-expensive kind of bike (spend a little though for safety concerns too)–you need to be familiar with all the aspects of your bike. Literally, your life is on the line when you ride the bike so choose wisely. It’s best to know all the quirks of your bike as well. Practice braking on both tires. What gear best works for this type of road? What seat position do I feel most comfortable in? Own your bike and own your life.
2. After getting a bike, get a helmet.
A helmet has saved a lot of lives. Or at least, lessened the pain of crashing. Pick those that feels comfortable on your head. Especially if you plan to go on long rides. Buy a full-faced helmet if you plan to do downhill biking. We have friends who don’t look the same anymore, believe us.
Other safety gears like gloves (for you to cushion a fall also aside from it giving you comfort) and sunglasses and knee pads and elbow pads are also advisable.
Also, wear shoes, for Chrissake’s.
Bring an extra interior and pump as well.
3. Get used to your pedals.
Plant your feet on the pedals and try pedaling inside your garage first to familiarize the feel of the pedal on your feet. Your feet and the pedals will be constant companions, remember.
4. Find a comfortable position.
“Sit on your bike and pedal around. Your arms should remain slightly bent. Your seat height should be adjusted so your leg is about 70 to 90 percent extended at the bottom of every pedal stroke. Keep your body loose and relaxed. There is never a situation when you should have your knees or elbows locked,” according to experts.
5. Proper shifting of gears.
“Higher gears are harder to pedal and will go faster while lower gears are easier to pedal and help you get up hills. Next, try to get used to what gears you need to be in to comfortably go up different pitched hills. As the hills get steeper, it is best to shift before you get to the hill rather than while you are on the hill,” they added.
For us, this is key to biking.
6. Learn to pedal while standing
This may be useful when you encounter difficult roads. It is recommended to try this on higher gears when on flat surfaces and in lower gears when uphill.
If you encounter a long climb alternate between riding in and out of the saddle for about thirty seconds at a time this will help you climb faster and more efficiently.Uphill.
7. Where to look?
Not at the bike in front of you (if you see headlights then bail!) but a couple of meters in front of you. Always be aware of your surroundings.
8. Join a local cycling group.
Aside from acquiring new friends, other riders, especially those who have been biking for a longer time than you, can give you tips about biking.
Also, as much as possible, try not to bike alone.
9. Bring lots of water.
Hydration is also one of the most important things to remember when biking. Aside from providing you with extra strength and resistance, water can compensate for the liquid that your body is spewing out when biking.
10. Safety first.
Lower the volume of that MP3 player. It’s okay to listen to music but it’s also wise to be more aware of your surroundings. We don’t want to see you on the evening news so be careful. You may be the safest driver in the world but you can’t control the other drivers.
We’ve covered SOME tips here. Please feel free to add to the tips in the comments section of this entry.
By the way, we recommend a newly-opened bike shop if you’re near Angela Village (Talon) in Las Pinas:
See you on the roads!
