Diapers and Stethoscope: davao occidental

July's Bilateral Tubal Ligation

Friday, August 5, 2016

I have been posting several times about this kind of an activity and you know what, the reactions are just getting better and better. The longer we've been doing this, everything gets smoother and smoother. Again thank you to Jerome Foundation, Jhapiego - Mindanao Health, Provincial Government of Davao Occidental and the Municipal Health Offices of Sta. Maria, Malita and Don Marcelino.

We were able to do tubal ligations to about 45 patients. In between these procedures, there were appendectomies and a circumcision.

Dr. Glinard Quezada giving out instructions before the procedures started. Ma'am Maritess Wood of Jhapiego - Mindanao Health (in green shirt) also seen in the photo.

Barangay Demoloc Nutrition Month Celebration 2016

Thursday, August 4, 2016

It was an honour and a priviledge to be invited to the barangay's nutrition month celebration. It was participated by the different schools in the barangay, preparing different dishes and of course, their own take of a Tagacaulo dish. It was a very tasteful afternoon.

I was able to witness not only different styles of cooking certain dishes, but also what the natives used in the old times as their utensils. With the change and adaptation to modern living, it is great to see that their customs have been preserved.

This, I was told, is cooked salt. Yap, we have the same reaction. They just scrape salt whenever they need one. This is a great way to preserve food don't you think?

This is how they get their all natural sweetener, by pressing sugar cane (tama ba?)

Well, he just had to try it out for himself. And guess what, we brought this home with us. They offered to give it to us, but since they were using it at home, hubby decided to pay for it. Nonetheless, it was a piece of history that we wanted to take with us.

Wondered how they make puso? I did too and I saw they made a lot of these to use as a decoration.

Congratulations to the barangay council, teachers, parents and students!

A Trip to The Island

Friday, March 4, 2016

It has been my greatest wish to travel to Balut Island. When my parents went there and I wasn't able to go with them, I have always wondered when I'd be able to visit the place. More so that when I started working and heard wonderful descriptions about the area, the more I wanted to visit the place.

So when hubby said he'd be going to the island, I just had to jump at the opportunity and risk high waves and vomits. Pictures here are in chronological order from the day we departed from Balangonan towards Balut Island to the day we arrived again at Balangonan.

The night before we departed for Balut Island. I stared at the moon while laying on my swing.

We woke up early to avoid big waves. Sarangani Island's sea ambulance came in early as well to fetch us.

People seldom see the other side of the book. Here carrying pipes for the hospital.

Well this was taken without my knowledge. They were helping me up the sea ambulance. Photo taken by Prince Paraiso.

Aboard the boat.

With Dr. Glinard Quezada, Dr. Alain Kintanar and Sir Prince Paraiso.

A view of Balut Island from afar.

Arrival. While they were trying to take out the supplies and equipments aboard the boat.

Before heading to the hotel.

A view of the dock.

I was there as a tourist and a support staff (wink). The Department of Health was turning over the hospital to the Provincial Government of Davao del Sur and Hubby was there to receive and meet with the staff of the hospital.

Thank you Mayor Cawa and her staff for the very warm accomodation and to Dr. Fernandez of the Sarangani Hospital for the warm welcome. Thank you also to Dr. Araneta and his staff, Engr. Divine and the other engineers with her, and to Engr. Henry and his companion. And most especially, to Dr. Glinard Quezada and all the people who came with us. I hope to go back again soon and probably be able to roam around next time.