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The Republic of the Philippines [1] (Filipino: Republika ng Pilipinas) is an archipelago in South-East Asia consist of 7,100 islands located between the Philippine Sea and the South China Sea, east of Vietnam, and north of Sabah and Borneo.
An archipelago abundant in nature, rich in culture, and filled with pleasant discoveries. Experience the Philippines, its 7,107 islands, its natural wonders, colorful history and warm, engaging people. Over a hundred ethnic groups, a mixture of foreign influences and a fusion of culture and arts have enhanced the uniqueness of the Filipino race and the wonder that is the Philippines.
There are 17 regions in the Philippines that is classified into three main island groups namely:
These regions are divided into a total of 79 provinces or states, which are then subdivided into cities and or towns. These cities are consisting of towns, which are then diverge into barangays or barrios and are then composed of small sitios or streets.
Major Hubs
Other destinations
Tropical beaches and islands
Natural Wonders
Heritage Sites
Several thousand years ago, the first settlers in the Philippines crossed shallow seas and land bridges from the Asian mainland to arrive in this group of islands. These were the Negritos or Aetas. Direct descendants of these people can still be found in Zambales province to the North of Manila. Several thousand years later, they were then followed by Indonesians and later on by Malayan settlers. The first westerner to set foot on Philippine soil was Ferdinand Magellan in 1521. Magellan was Portuguese but it was a Spanish Expedition which he led to the islands which were then taken by Spain as its colony. The Philippines actually was named for Crown Prince Philip II of Spain.
The Philippines remained a Spanish colony for over 300 years until 1899 when it was ceded by the Spanish to the Americans following the Spanish - American War. American presence remained until World War II when Japan invaded the Philippines. The Japanese occupation lasted from 1941 to 1945 when Gen. Douglas McArthur fulfilled his promise and liberated the country from the Japanese.
In 1946, the Philippines was finally granted independence by the U.S.A albeit they maintained a significant presence in the country through the Subic Naval Base in Olongapo and Clark Air Base in Pampanga. These facilities were ultimately turned over to the Philippines in the late 1990's.
Up until the 1960's, the Philippines was supposedly second only to Japan in terms of development within the region. Several decades of corrupt rule by Ferdinand Marcos however plunged the country into debt and the Philippines ultimately became known as the sick man of Asia. Poverty was widespread and infrastructure for development was severely lacking. In 1986, the People Power uprising finally overthrew the Marcos government and he was replaced by Cory Aquino, widow of slain opposition leader, Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino, Jr.
A couple of decades more have passed and somehow the Philippines is still lagging in comparison to its South East Asian neighbors Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore. Development is still slow but somehow the country is at least moving in the right direction.
The people of the Philippines, or Filipinos, are descended from a mixture of Austronesians (related to Malays and Polynesians) and of the Southern Han Chinese. Many, particularly in the cities, have Spanish, Chinese, and American admixtures, whereas those living in the provinces are mostly of pure Filipino origin. The three largest foreign minorities in the country are as follows: Chinese (1st), Americans (2nd), and South Asians (3rd). Also of significance are the Australians, Indonesians, Arabs, Koreans, Japanese, and Britons. The pure Spaniards form a very tiny proportion in the country's population, however, Spanish contributions to ethnicity are not lost, since many Filipinos are partly Spanish.
Filipinos are very hospitable by nature. Guests will often be treated like royalty in Philippine households. This is most evident during fiestas when even virtual strangers are welcomed and allowed to partake of the feast that most if not all households within the town serve during the occassion. At times, this hospitality is taken to a fault. Some households spend their entire savings on their fiesta offerings and sometimes even run into debt just to have lavish food on their table. They spend the next year paying for these debts and preparing for the next fiesta.
Also, it may seem peculiar for tourists to notice the Latin flair in Filipino culture. Philippine culture compared to the rest of Asia is highly hispanicized.
Filipinos are very diverse, not only in features but also in languages. Filipino is one of two official languages (the other being English), based on Tagalog. Most foreigners know the term Tagalog instead of the newer term Filipino. Tagalog has a strong association with the Malay languages (Bahasa Indonesia/Malay). Tagalog contains a mix of Malay and Spanish words, and oftentimes includes words and phrases rooted in English and Chinese. Based on the 1990 and 2000 United States census, Tagalog is the second most commonly-spoken Asian language (after Chinese) in the United States, and the sixth non-English language spoken in the country. Spanish, formerly an official language, has declined. However, some estimated 4 million Filipinos (roughly 4.5 percent of the population) still speak Spanish. In Manila, about 10 percent of the city's population continue to use Spanish as a second, third or fourth language.
The Philippines is by far the largest Christian country in Asia. The Catholic Faith remains to be the single biggest legacy of three hundred years of Spanish colonial rule. Catholicism is still taken quite seriously in the Philippines. Masses still draw crowds from the biggest cathedrals in the metropolis to the smallest parish chapels in the countryside. The Catholic Church also still exerts quite a bit of influence even on non-religious affairs such as affairs of state. Mores are changing slowly however, Filipinos are now slowly accepting what were previously taboo issues in as far as Catholic doctrine is concerned such as artificial birth control and the dissolution of marriage vows. But make no mistake, to the Filipinos, their faith is still a vital part of their lives.
The climate is tropical, with March to May (summer) being the hottest months. The rainy season starts in June and extends through October with strong typhoons possible. The coolest months are from November to February, with mid-January to end of February considered the best for cooler and dryer weather. However, locations exposed directly to the Pacific Ocean have frequent rainfall all year. This includes the popular Pagsanjan Falls southeast of Manila (though the falls will get you wet regardless). The average temperatures range from 78°F / 25°C to 90°F / 32°C, and humidity is around 77 percent.
Being a Catholic country means observing the traditional Catholic holidays of Maunday Thursday and Good Friday during Lent. Christmas and New Year's Day are also observed as non-working holidays along with All Saints Day on November 1. In recognition of the Muslim population in the South, the end of the period of Ramadan is also observed as a national holiday. Secular holidays include Labor Day (May 1), and Independence Day (June 12). Some holidays also commemorate national heroes such as Jose Rizal (Dec. 30) and Andres Bonifacio (Nov. 30). Metro Manila is less congested during Holy Week as people tend to go to their hometowns to spend the holidays there. Despite this, it is not a good idea to be in the metropolis at this time as most malls, shops and attractions are closed. Apart from Lent, malls and shops particularly in tourist areas generally still remain open on holidays. Shops may observe limited hours on Christmas, New Year and All Saint's Day. Holy week is also considered part of the super peak season for most beach resorts such as Boracay and the most popular ones tend to get overcrowded at this time. Due to its cool mountain weather, Baguio is also where a lot of people spend the Holy Week break.
Get in
On entering the Philippines foreigners from most countries automatically get a free 3-week tourist visa. If intending on staying longer you should apply for a visa extension. Each visa extension is valid for 59 days, except the first which is 38 days (i.e 59-21).
You can pay on departure a fine of PhP1000 per month of overstay plus the PhP2020 fee.
To avoid all the hassle, before traveling get the longer visa from the embassy (or a consulate), as this saves you a couple of days hassle during your holiday. Contact the Philippine embassy of your country about the exact requirements for a visa application and opening hours of the consular section. When you arrive with a visa, show it to the immigration official, so that he will actually give you the 59 days, instead of the normal 21 days, on your arrival stamp.
Bureau of Immigration offices are as follows:
-Bureau of Immigration Main Office. Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila. Tel (011-63-2)527-5657.
-Bureau of Immigration Regional Office. P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebu. Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.
-Bureau of Immigration Regional Office - Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City, Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
-Bureau of Immigration offices in other locations
Many tourists also get caught out on the dress code .....No sandals or shorts! So, dress well!
By plane
Since the Philippines is an archipelago, most visitors will arrive by plane. International travelers can fly into airports in Manila, Cebu or Davao.
If you plan to travel around the various islands it is best to get an open jaw ticket. This can save much time time back tracking. Most common open jaw combination in flying into Manila and out of Cebu.
The cheapest options when coming from Europe or North/South America is via Singapore or Hong Kong. There are many regional carriers that can give excellent open jaw ticket options Silkair with Singapore Airlines being one.
Most visitors will fly in through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Manila. NAIA has three terminals. Terminal 2 is exclusively used by Philippine Airlines for its International and Domestic flight networks. Terminal 1 is used by all the other airlines. Terminal 3, as of the writing of this article, is not yet open to the public.
Major airlines that fly to Manila include KLM and Lufthansa, which has daily connections to Amsterdam and Frankfurt, respectively, and to other points in Europe; Northwest Airlines, which have various connections to the United States via Japan; Singapore Airlines with multiple connections each day to Singapore and Cathay Pacific which offers multiple flights a day to Hong Kong and further into the the Chinese Mainland. Budget carrier Jet Air Asia operates flights from Singapore to Manila unlike other low cost carriers which fly to Clark (see below).
From either international airport, passengers can connect to domestic flights. Philippine Airlines domestic flights leave from the same airport (Terminal 2), while other domestic airlines fly out of the old domestic airport.
The Diosdado Macapagal International Airport in Clark, Pampanga is where budget airlines like Air Asia (from KL) and Tiger Airways (from Singapore) fly to. Clark is located to the north of Metro Manila, about 1 to 2 hours by bus.
The Mactan-Cebu International Airport in Cebu on the island of Visayas receives international traffic from Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan and Korea.
The Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the island of Mindanao receives direct flights from Singapore, Manado(Indonesia), and Palau (Micronesia).
Get around
By plane
Philippine Airlines and Air Philippines, Cebu Pacific, Seair, and Asian Spirit are some of the airlines that operate domestic flights. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific serve most large cities, while smaller operators like Seair typically fly to popular resort destinations.
By train
Within Metro Manila, there is a network of light railway systems that connect various portions of the metropolis. The Philippine National Railways network in the south is dilapidated and possibly not advisable for tourists to take.
By car
The Strong Republic Nautical Highway has actually made travel by car across the various islands possible albeit quite impractical for tourists due to long travel times required and the relatively cheap price of airfares between the major cities. If one is insistent on driving, the major car rental companies such as Avis, Hertz and Budget have offices in Metro Manila, notably at the airport. These companies have chauffeur driven rentals available and prices are bound to be reasonable.
Travel from Metro Manila to various provinces in Luzon will typically start off from either the North or South Expressways. These are tollways with good asphalt paved roads. Farthest tolls will not cost more than a few dollars from Metro Manila. From the expressways, national highways and provincial roads connect to the major cities and provinces.
Bridges and ferries connect the major islands together. Roads vary greatly in quality from the paved multi-lane highways to narrow dirt roads, which further complicates travel by car
By taxi
Taxis are generally available within the major cities but are usually not used for travel across the various provinces and regions. Some FX (shared taxis) however usually ply provincial routes.
You can also call reputable Taxi companies that can arrange pickups and transfers as well as airport runs.
Basic Taxi Company Tel: 02 9001447 Tel: 02 6427777 Tel: 02 6437777
By bus
Apart from flying, buses are usually the way to go when it comes to traveling across the Philippines, at least from within the major islands. Provincial bus companies have scheduled trips from Manila to provinces to the north and south.
Roll-on, Roll-off ferries have also made inter-island travel by bus possible.
By boat
WG&A SuperFerry and a number of other companies operate interisland ferries. There is a convenient Friday overnight ferry trip to Coron, Palawan. This allows divers to spend the weekend in Coron and take the Sunday night ferry trip back to Manila, arriving around noon.
Ferry trips to other islands can take over 24 hours, depending on distance.
Other major ferry companies include: Sulpicio Lines, Negros Navigation
Warning: If the boat appears to be over-capacity, do not board. Always check the latest weather reports before travel by ferry, as some captains are willing to sail even when a typhoon is approaching. Bringing your own life preserver is strongly recommended (but no substitute for common sense). Travel by boat should not be considered more safe than air travel, and could easily be more dangerous.
By jeep
The jeepney is by far the most affordable way to get around most major urban areas. Remnants of the Jeep used by the American troops during World War II, the innovative Filipinos modified the jeep (by lengthning the body and adding horizontal seats) to seat as many as 20 people (10 per side). In the provinces, Jeepneys also connect towns and cities together. For longer distances however, buses are more comfortable.
Also worthy of mention are the tricycle and the pedicab (three wheeled bike), however this may not be to the liking of most foreigners, as these are cramped and quite open to the traffic. These means of transport are also usually only used for very short distances.
NOTE: The jeepneys, tricycles and pedicabs are meant for small people. Seating is cramped, even for locals, who are, on average, smaller by Western standards. Jeepney drivers/operators often insist on seating the vehicle to full capacity (say, nine per side) even if there's a very large person seated. Consider this if you're overweight or 6 feet or taller. Watch your head when boarding as the roof is low (compared to a bus). Also, drivers often don't look to see if anyone is boarding before embarking. As you board, you need to evaluate every half second whether you're going to abort or hang on to the vehicle if it starts to move. If you're not in good physical shape, don't even try it.
The Philippines has two official languages: English and Filipino. Filipino is mainly based on the Tagalog language (a relative of Malay), with heavy Spanish and English influences.
Tagalog is the language spoken in the Central Luzon and Southern Tagalog regions as well as the National Capital Region (NCR) or Metro Manila. In the Northern Luzon provinces, Ilocano is the most common language spoken. The provinces of Pangasinan and Pampanga also have their own language. Further south of Metro Manila lies the Bicol Region where Bikolano is used. In the Southern Islands of Visayas and Mindanao, Cebuano is the most common language spoken. Other minor languages in the south include Hiligaynon and Waray.
Communication wouldn't be too much of a hassle for the English-speaking traveler since the vast majority of the locals are English-speaking. The Philippines also has one of the highest percentages of truly bilingual and multilingual speakers in the world, surpassing other officially bilingual/multilingual nations and territories in Asia, such as Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong. English is widely used around the country, particularly in big cities. It is also widely used in government, the media, and in commerce. Street signs and billboards will likely be in English, but public service messages may be in Filipino. English is a compulsory subject in all schools (public and private) from elementary school to university. Practically everyone you meet will understand English, even if s/he may not be completely fluent. In fact, English is the official language of business.
Many Spanish words survive in many of the local languages though mostly in corrupted form. (Some local languages such as Chavacano is entirely a corrupted form of Spanish.) Spanish is no longer widely understood but you can probably get around town with a little bit of Spanish, since about 45% of all the words used in everyday speech are of Spanish provenance. Nonetheless, Spanish is still spoken fluently by a select population.
The Philippines offers plenty of regional festivals, often linked to the feast of the patron saints of the town or city holding the festival. Parades and processions, marching bands, floats and dance displays are usual activities. A number of important festivals include the following:
Beaches can be found aplenty on this nation of 7,100 islands. These beaches come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and fineness of sand. Some are in well-secluded islands while others are just a short ride across a causeway from the city. Among the most notable are the following:
Scuba diving is spectacular in the Philippines. There is a great variety of dive sites and most if not all of these would have at least a handful of PADI accredited diving schools where you can obtain your license. Costs (of both lessons and equipment) are likely to be cheaper here compared to places like Australia, the Carribean or even in nearby Thailand and Malaysia.
It is possible for foreigners to earn casual money whilst staying in the Philippines, especially in Manila and other bigger cities in provinces. These may include temporary teaching in schools, colleges and other institutions; and working in bars and clubs. Temporary work may also be available as an "extra" on the set of a film or television series. Fluency in English is very important in jobs even if knowledge of Filipino or Tagalog is considerably low.
Unlike other countries, there are no strict bureaucratic papers needed such as carte de sejours and NI IDs, so some formal jobs are not hard to come by and get. Do not expect large amount of sums of money even for formal jobs. Wages are displayed on a per day basis rather than a per hour basis.
Most establishments pay out monthly but informal jobs pay out variably either cash on hand or weekly.
The Philippine peso is the official currency. One US dollar is equivalent to P 49.80 pesos (12 Oct 2006).
Peso bills come in denominations of 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000. One peso is equivalent to 100 centavos and coins come in 5, 10 and 25 centavo variants in addition to the 1, 5 and 10 peso coins.
Money changers are not so common in the Philippines apart from some heavily touristed areas and most malls which usually have their own currency exchange stall. Banks on the other hand are widely available to exchange currency but have a limited time of operation, usually from 9 AM to 3 PM on weekdays.
Visitors can also use the 6,000 ATMs nationwide to withdraw funds or ask for cash advances. The three major local ATM consortiums are BancNet, MegaLink and Expressnet. International networks, like PLUS and Cirrus, are accessble with many ATMs, but Cirrus is more predominant that PLUS.
Visitors who have a MasterCard/Maestro/Cirrus card can withdraw funds or ask for cash advances at ATMs that display their logos. The most prominent MasterCard ATMs are the Express Tellers by BPI (Bank of the Philippine Islands) and the Smartellers by Banco de Oro.
PLUS ATMs are not available locally as a complement by itself, but instead it is available along with Cirrus. Prominent examples include the Fasteller by Equitable PCI Bank and the Electronic Teller (ET) by Metrobank. Most MegaLink ATMs are linked to PLUS and Cirrus.
Credit card holders can use VISA, MasterCard, American Express and JCB cards in many locations in the Philippines but merchants would usually require a minimum purchase amount before you can use your card. Cardholders of China UnionPay credit cards can get cash advances at many BancNet ATMs (particularly of Metrobank) but cannot use their cards in point of sale transactions at the moment.
The Philippines is one of the least expensive places to visit in Asia and as well in the rest of the world.
Here is a list of prices in Philippine pesos (P).
Flight from London Heathrow to Manila £400 (off peak - Aug - Nov, Jan - April) - £800 peak, economy
Flight from London Heathrow to Manila £1200 - £1800 (P120,000 - P180,000) Business and First Class
Flight from Manila to Singapore - US$115
Flight from Manila to Cebu - US$50
Typical 4-star hotel single room in Manila - P3500/$66.00
Typical 3D/2N hotel suite accommodation in Boracay Island - P14,000/$264.00
Air-conditioned dormitory in Manila - P240/$4.50
Single air-con room with private cold shower and cable TV in Cebu - P500/$9.45
Movie - P100-P160/$2.00-$3.00
Budget Meal - P40 (includes a cup of rice, assorted selection of meat, side dish of vegetables, and a bowl of clear broth soup).
Taxi - P30 (first 2.5km) P5 Php
Jeepney - P7.50 (first 4km; P6.00 for Students/Elderly/Disabled) P1.25/KM after the first 4km.
Elevated Train in Manila - P12-15 (LRT 1 and MRT 2), P10-P15 (MRT-3)
Internet use (1 hour) - P20-P50; depending on the Internet Café
7-Eleven: can of Coke - P16, 1.5 liter Coke - P35, Hotdog - P20, Donut - P16, serving of Spaghetti - P32, serving of Pork Adobo with rice - P35
Buffet in Cebu - P130
Buffet in Davao - P99
Buffet in Manila - P350
International Herald Tribune - P70
Economist Magazine - P160
Filipino cuisine has developed from the different cultures that shaped its history. As such it is a melange of Spanish, Chinese, Malay and American influences. Though it is not as renowned as Thai and lately Vietnamese cuisine, Filipino cooking is nonetheless distinct in that it is possibly the least spicy of all South East Asian cuisines. Don't make the mistake to think of Filipino food as bland; it is just that instead of spices, Filipino food depends more on garlic, onions and ginger to add flavor to dishes. Painstaking preparation and prolonged cooking time is also a characteristic of most Filipino dishes, and this often is what brings out the flavor of the food as opposed to a healthy dose of spices.
Filipinos usually eat with a spoon and fork, with the spoon held in the right hand and the fork used for pushing food onto the spoon.
As with the rest of South East Asia, rice is the staple food of the Philippines. Some areas in the south prefer corn but elsewhere Filipinos would generally have rice for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rice comes in 50kg sacks.
Filipinos usually serve at least one main course accompanied by rice for lunch and dinner. At times you would have two with a vegetable dish accompanying a meat dish. On special occassions such as fiestas, several main dishes would be served. Soups are also often the main course apart from being a starter. It is not uncommon for Filipinos to douse their rice with the soup and eat the meat that came with the soup alongside. Here are a few typical Filipino dishes:
Filipinos love to snack. Merienda is what Filipinos call their mid-morning and mid-afternoon meals. Some favorite snack time meals include:
Fruits & Desserts
Tropical fruits abound in the Philippines. Most of the countryside produce finds its way to the metro areas and can be easily bought in supermarkets.
McDonald's, Dairy Queen, Burger King, Wendy's, KFC, Shakey's, Pizza Hut, Kenny Roger's Roasters, Sbarro's, Starbucks, Seattle's Best, and other multinational fast food chains have established themselves in the Philippines.
Metro Manila is home to many bars, watering holes, and karaoke sites. Popular places include Makati (particularly the Glorietta and Greenbelt areas), Ortigas Metrowalk, and Eastwood in Libis. Other big cities such as Cebu City and Davao also have areas where the nightlife is centered. Establishments serve the usual hard and soft drinks typical of bars elsewhere. Note that Filipinos rarely consume alcohol by itself. They would normally have what is called as "pulutan" or bar chow alongside their drinks which is like the equivalent of tapas. At the least, this would consist of mixed nuts but selections of grilled meats and seafood are not uncommon food alongside the customary drinks.
Beer is perhaps the most common form of alcohol consumed in bars. San Miguel Beer is the dominant local brand with several variants such as Light, Dry, Strong Ice and their flagship variant Pale Pilsen. Budweiser, Heineken and Corona can also be found in upscale bars. Rhum and "ginebra" which is the local form of gin are commonly available forms of hard liquor. Indigenous forms of liquor are lambanog and tuba which are both derived from coconut sap. Tuba is fermented from the coconut sap and though tuba itself can be drunk, it is also distilled to take the form of lambanog. Lambanog is now being marketed widely both locally and internationally in its base form as well as in several flavored variants such as mango, bubble gum and blueberry.
Of course non-alcoholic drinks are also widely available in bars and other establishments. Don't miss:
Housing for tourists are hotels, condotels (mostly in Manila), apartels and pension houses. Hotels are usually more expensive, condotels are furnished condos rented out for long or short term stays, apartels are set up for both short and long term stays, and a pension house is usually more basic and economical. These all vary in terms of cleanliness, availability of air conditioning, and hot water showers. Motels, inns, and lodges are for illicit sex, and are usually a small room with a connected carport, hidden behind a high wall which provides for secret comings and goings. You can distinguish these from reputable lodgings by their hourly rates.
Stay safe
Always check for travel advisories and obtain advice from both your embassy (if you are a visiting tourist) and from local sources as well. If you are visiting, plan your trip ahead, and check for the safety of the areas you wish to visit in advance.
Common sense will usually prevent most petty crimes in any place in the world, and the Philippines is no exception to this. While foreigners do tend to stand out in crowds, they are not an uncommon sight in major cities and urban areas, nor in well-known tourist areas. As such, if traveling as a tourist, it is always best to keep in groups. Avoid traveling in the late evening if you are unfamiliar with the area. Having a reputable travel guide or a trusted local friend with you when traveling through these areas is highly advisable.
Several regions are known for being "conflict areas," areas with long histories of insurgency from groups such as the New People's Army (NPA, a communist group) and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF, a radical Islamic seperatist group). Again, having a reputable travel guide or a trusted local friend with you when traveling through these areas is highly advisable.
See also common scams and pickpockets.
Prostitution is notionally illegal in the Philippines, although hostess bars and massage parlors abound. The age of consent is 18. Penalties for sex with minors are harsh, and pedophiles may also be prosecuted by their home country.
Stay healthy
Drink the readily available bottled water. Buko (young coconut) juice is also safe if they have not added local ice to it. Be wary also of Buko juice vendors, some usually just add sugar to water. Buy and eat fruit that has not already been cut up. Cooked food from a karenderia (outdoor canteen) is okay if there is a fire under the pots and the food has been kept hot.
If you must drink tap water (it is usually served/contained in a small to medium plastic bag), water in Manila, Cebu City, Olongapo-Subic, and Angeles may be ok, but it is recommended that you boil tap water for at least 5 minutes just to be safe. Elsewhere drink bottled water. There is always the risk of contracting amoebiasis when drinking tap water in the countryside. Also, this applies to ice that is usually put in beverages.
Bottled water is best purchased from within stores and sheltered eateries. Bottled waters sold outside (by the roads) are more than likely used bottles filled with tap water, sealed then cooled.
CDC advises that risk of malaria exists in areas below 600 meters, except for the provinces of Aklan, Bilaran, Bohol, Camiguin, Capiz, Catanduanes, Cebu, Guimaras, Iloilo, Leyte, Masbate, northern Samar, Sequijor, and metropolitan Manila. NB: chloroquine is no longer a recommended malaria preventative for anywhere in the Philippines. In general malaria is not common in the Philippines and around half of the c. 40,000 annual cases are in a couple of discreet locations.
Also please note the tubercolosis is very common in the countryside, it is advisable not to stay in certain villages in areas you are not familiar with for a very long time. It is also higly advisable that if one coughs or is looks weak in strength it is highly advisable to avoid contact to that person.
Electricity and Electronics
Most of the Philippines is 220 Volt 60 Hz with the older 2-prong plug formerly used in the USA (not polarized or grounded). This is not a common voltage-frequency combination, so nearly everyone will have to pay close attention to what they plug in to an electric outlet. Americans will need a step-down transformer, while Europeans and Australians cannot use electric clocks and heavy-duty 50 Hz motors. Also, they will need a passive plug adaptor intended for USA/Canada. Americans will need one too for any plug where one blade is wider than the other (polarized), or has a third round grounding pin.
Downtown Baguio (northern Luzon) uses 110 V @ 60 Hz like USA, but doesn't go very far beyond the city center. The airport, for example, is 220V. If staying in the Baguio area, always ask first! If your equipment is 110-125V, merely crossing a street corner can cause it to be damaged or even catch fire. There are no signs in Baguio indicating where 110V ends and 220V begins.
Television and video in the Philippines use the NTSC format, which is the same as the USA and Canada. Televisions sets and VCRs made for Japan (though the same video format) will skip certain channels. Region Coded DVDs are Region 3 (SE Asia), though virtually all Tagalog movies are region free.
See also: Travel topics -- Electrical systems
A little courtesy goes a long way. Filipinos are a very friendly and hospitable people, sometimes even to a fault. Take the time to smile and say "thank you", and you'll receive much better responses. You will receive an even better response if you throw in a little Tagalog, such as "salamat", which means "thank you". In the countryside and in some urban homes, footwear is removed when entering a home, though they may make an exception for foreigners. The key is to look around before entering any home. If you see footwear just outside the door, more than likely the family's practice is to remove footwear before entering. If you wear socks, you need not remove them.
Filipinos are known for not being on time and it is acceptable to come to gatherings a little bit late. However, being off by more than 30 minutes might be considered disrespectful.
The country code for the Philippines is 63. The area code for Metro Manila is 2.
GSM cell phones are in wide use all over the country, however iDEN network is also somewhat present (service is provided by Next Mobile, a subsidiary of Nextel) 3G technology is also available through Smart and Globe. In most urban locations and many resorts, cell phone service will be available. The average cost of an international long-distance call to the United States and other major countries is 40 US cents per minute, with local calls ranging from 6.50 to 7.50 pesos. Text messages cost one peso and the Philippines is usually tagged as the "texting capital of the world."
The three major telecommunications companies are PLDT (wireless subsidiary Smart Communications for mobile phones), Globe Telecom, and Sun Cellular. If you are visiting the Philippines, it is wise to check your mobile carrier to see if they offer international roaming for your plan and if so, which of the three carriers do they partner with and you will need at least a dualband GSM mobile phone.
Pre-paid SIM cards of these networks are easy to acquire and cost as low as P 150 and provide a cheap alternative to (usually) expensive roaming charges on home networks. If your unit is locked to your home service provider, cellphone repair shops in various malls have ways of unlocking. If you don't have a phone to begin with, a complete pre-paid kit with phone and SIM could be had for as low as 2 to 3 thousand pesos (40 to 60 US$). Note that the phones that come with these kits would usually be locked to the local network provider. You would also need to have it unlocked before leaving if you plan on using it back home.
Reloading pre-paid SIMs is a breeze. Electronic Load (E-Load) stations are everywhere from small corner stores to the large malls. You can load as little as a few pesos but if you mean to call overseas would obviously need to load a lot more.
Due to the wide use of cellular phones, pay phones are increasingly becoming obsolete. Some malls and public places still do have them and they usually come in either the coin or card operated variety. Globe and PLDT are the usual operators. Phone cards are usually sold by shops which sell cellphone pre-paid loads and cards. Note that phone cards of one company can not be used with the other company's card operated phones.
Internet cafes are plentiful in city malls, much less so outside the cities, but are growing at a rapid pace. Some of these shops offer an alternative to the traditional overseas phone calls by use of their VOIP networks.
Apart from the Philippine postal service, FedEx, UPS, and DHL courier services are also available. Local couriers such as LBC and Aboitiz are also available.


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Offers have started to come in for Virginia Beach (Va.) Green Run athlete Zachary Dunston. The 6-foot-1, 188-pounder pulled the scholarship from the Big East.
"He got the offer last week from Louisville and then got one recently from Kent State," Green Run head coach Shawn Wilson said. "He hasn't said too much about the offers yet though."
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"He went to West Virginia and Maryland for spring practices and was at Michigan State earlier this semester for a basketball game," he said. "He's also hearing from Virginia Tech, Tennessee, Marshall, Temple and Syracuse."
Does Dunston have any camps planned?
"I think I'm going to try to get all three of my players to Virginia Tech's camp," he said. "I think I'll take Zachary to Tennessee myself and he may go to East Carolina's camp too."
Wilson believes the Beach prospect likes a few schools.
"I know he likes West Virginia, Marshall and Michigan State."
Meanwhile, what sticks out about him as a prospect?
"Zach is a pretty good player," he said. "He can man up and cover. He's covered guys including Randall Dunn, Marquell Thomas and others. Tavon Gatlin got all the press, but Zach did a lot of the work.
"He is a two-way player. Maryland likes him at receiver, but I think he's a defensive back that could play cornerback or safety. He's a better fit for safety."
One concern with Dunston was academics, but Wilson maintains his talented prospect has improved dramatically.
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Presented in a concise, easy-to-read checklist format, The Autism Checklist also contains a wealth of recommended books, websites, vendors, and organizations.
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Aegis Protection : Passive - Puts a shield around Panth that will block after 4 attacks
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Spear shot. : Probably Panth's most damaging ability. Pro for KSing - Great for harass but kills mana
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Heartseeker Strike : In my opinion one of Panth's weaker spells until later - I feel as if it is a very item dependent ability but it should be used right after you stun the enemy for the best results
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Darrel Baumgardner, Bill Dawson and Craig Walter founded Droplet Measurement Technologies (DMT) in 1987. DMT`s original purpose was to provide services and accessories for the Particle Measuring Systems airborne probes. In 1996, DMT received its first SBIR contract from the Office of Naval Research to develop the Cloud Aerosol and Precipitation Spectrometer (CAPS) probe. ...
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For more than 30 years, California Analytical Instruments, Inc. has produced the highest-quality gas analyzers and emission-monitoring systems for Industrial, Environmental, Process and Automotive applications. Bottom line: our instruments can accurately measure just about any gas. Our analyzers utilize proven technologies such as Chemiluminescence, Non-Dispersive ...
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Since its creation in 2010, Aerovia has been designing solutions for trace gas measurements. Originally developped by the laser spectrometry team from the GSMA (Groupe de Spectrométrie Moléculaire et Atmosphérique ), a French research laboratory in the University of Reims Champagne Ardennes, the laser-based photoacoustic technology indutrialization was outsourced to ...
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Synspec BV and Sensor Sense BV have been working together to develop a revolutionary, robust and versatile technology for measuring ammonia (NH3) or nitrous oxide (N2O) in ambient air. Sensor Sense, a spin-off company from the Nijmegen University is powerful in developing new commercial concepts for measuring trace gases, based on laboratory solutions. For example: their ...
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Edinburgh Sensors are proud to be global providers of high quality Gas Sensor solutions. Our diverse range of gas sensors use the latest technology to enable reliable, accurate and continuous gas detection. Established for over 20 years, Edinburgh Sensors use proven technology to deliver OEM Gas Sensors and Gas Monitors / Indoor Air Quality Monitors that are smart, ...
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LumaSense Technologies, Inc., provides temperature and gas sensing solutions that optimize the performance of equipment, environments and organizations. We are a trusted partner to both end-user and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), drawing on our proven technologies and deep industry expertise to develop state-of-the-art infrared and fiber optic temperature ...
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POLLUTION is an experienced designer and manufacturer of analytical instruments for the on-site chemical analysis of volatile compounds. Since 1991 POLLUTION is a leader in microGC and emissions FID technologies. Markets served: Environmental, Energy&Process (natural gas, petrochemical), Health&Safety. POLLUTION's young and highly motivated team, on top of providing ...
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Hilase is specialised in developing, prototyping and producing instruments for measuring the concentration of gases or aerosols in various applications. Hilase already successfully completed commercialising an instrument family (Hilase-Ex) for the natural gas industry. The company also offers its measurement service in selected applications.
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Los Gatos Research produces portable gas analyzers that provide measurements of gas concentrations and isotope ratios in the field with unsurpassed accuracy, precision, selectivity, speed and sensitivity. Based on LGR's patented cavity-enhanced laser absorption technology, these high-performance, yet easy to use, analyzers offer measurement solutions for the most ...
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Radical Versus Simple Hysterectomy and Pelvic Node Dissection in Patients With Low-risk Early Stage Cervical Cancer (SHAPE)
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First Posted: August 7, 2012
Last Update Posted: November 15, 2017
GCIG: Gynecologic Cancer InterGroup
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
Korean Gynecologic Oncology Group
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The mid-range model within the Legend collection sees the Tiempo Mystic take centre stage of which matches in style to the more premium Legend and Legacy cleats however utilises a scaled-down constrcution to make the cleats an ideal option for club and youth players.
Whilst the elite Tiempo Legend is laced-up by the Spanish trio of Sergio Ramos, Gerard Pique, and Thiago Alcanatara of whom all demand the highest quality of product the Mystic edition has been scaled-down through using alternative materials and construction processes.
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...while the three species of rockhares (genus Pronolagus) are all found in Southern Africa. Each is locally common and inhabits rocky areas associated with grass or woodlands. The riverine rabbit ( Bunolagus monticularis) is endemic to the Karoo region of South Africa, where it inhabits dense vegetation along seasonal rivers. The International Union for...


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Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt 2017 German Bundesliga: Match Preview and Prediction
Fixture: Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt
Competition: German Bundesliga 2016-17
Date: Friday, 17th March, 19:30 GMT
Stadium: Signal-Iduna-Park.
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt: Preview
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt match is going to be held on 17th March at Signal-Iduna-Park. It's an important football clash between two German football teams where both the teams will try to give their best efforts to win this match of German Bundesliga 2016-17 season. Borussia Dortmund suffered a 2-1 away defeat against Hertha BSC and Ingolstadt held a 2-2 home draw against Koln in their previous league matches.
At the moment, performance of Borussia Dortmund side is overall good and they have secured 12 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats along with 3rd position in German Bundesliga 2016-17. In other side Ingolstadt is performing poor and they have secured 5 wins, 4 draws and 15 defeats along with 17th position in the German Bundesliga table. Borussia Dortmund will start the match as favorite against Ingolstadt in this crucial fixture of German Bundesliga at Signal-Iduna-Park.
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt: Head-to-Head Stats
- Both teams have played 3 matches against each other in all the competitions. Borussia Dortmund has registered 2 wins, 1 draw against Ingolstadt. Ingolstadt has scored 3 goals against Borussia Dortmund and concedes 9 goals against them.
- Ingolstadt held a 3-3 home draw against Borussia Dortmund in their last meetings in the match of German Bundesliga on 22th Oct, 2016.
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt: Prediction
Ingolstadt will try their best to secure at least an away draw from this match and Borussia Dortmund will try to a home win from the fixture. Borussia Dortmund is better side to compare Ingolstadt when they will play against each other at Signal-Iduna-Park.
Predicted result will be a home win for Borussia Dortmund.
Borussia Dortmund vs Ingolstadt: Betting Tips
Asian Handicap : Borussia Dortmund -1.5 at 1.75
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Hello everyone, Sabine here. Welcome back to KAC's Honorary Chick page! Today I'm really excited to welcome a relatively new find and total superstar, G.S. Jennsen! She's the creator of the Aurora Rising series and I'm a major fan. Seriously. I stalk her on a regular basis.
So, Mrs. Jennsen, tell us a little about yourself.
I have been, in no particular order: a corporate attorney, a software developer, an editor, a web content provider, and a writer. Now, while I am older than I'd like to admit, I'm probably not old enough to have actually done all those things—which means I must have invented time travel somewhere along the way. Or possibly Dumbledore gave me a Time-Turner when I went to Hogwarts (before law school). So yeah, I've worn a few different hats in my life—but I think I'll be writing for the rest of it. This profession rocks.
I write space opera/romantic/epic adventure science fiction. With a touch of singularity/transhuman, cyberpunk, AI and hard science themes, painted on a vast interstellar backdrop. Basically, writing in a single genre means there are rules I'm supposed to follow, which didn't really fit my plans. Instead I write the story I want to tell, boundaries be damned. I try to turn that melting pot of themes into coherent, compelling stories by wrapping them in the guise of kick-ass characters. The heroes of Aurora Rising, Alexis Solovy and Caleb Marano, are 17,000x more kick-ass than I will ever be. Then again, I did create them, so that has to count in my favor, right?
I've just published the finale of the Aurora Rising trilogy, Transcendence. To paraphrase an eloquent reviewer, the plot is one of nefarious conspiracies, inter-galactic battles, alien invasions, assassinations, fierce personalities fighting for domination, stupid politicians, aged wisdom, powerful romance and a delicious touch of sex. Our heroine, Alexis Solovy, is a space explorer and scout-for-hire. Painfully independent and emotionally guarded, she is driven by a love of the stars, the thrill of discovering the unknown, and an unbendable stubborn will, but struggles with long-buried grief and anger. Our hero, Caleb Marano, is an equally independent intelligence agent for an enemy government. A walking weapon who hides a wide streak of compassion beneath an enigmatic smirk, he is driven by a staunch personal code of honor, but struggles with his own anger and grief.
When they meet, they immediately try to kill each other—and thus a love story is born.
Ha, nothing like trying to kill someone to get the sparks flying! And now for some fun Rapid Fire Questions:
Favorite Things: My husband. No, really; he's amazing. Pizza and chocolate (but not together). Music, music, and more music. Spacescapes. The Mass Effect video game trilogy (minus the last 15 minutes). Whatever the newest geeky gadget is. A glass of wine…or three.
Pet Peeves: "Askholes"—people who poll all their friends for advice on every decision, then ignore it all and do what they want anyway—then ask for advice on how to get out of the trouble they got themselves into. People who lack spatial or situational awareness, especially when they and their buggy are taking up the entire aisle at the grocery while they talk on their cell phone.
Addictions: Disaster movies, even the really terrible ones on SyFy; bring on the hurricanes, floods, earthquakes and tornados—and alien invasions, of course. The newest geeky gadget. Video games, though writing has hacked into that addiction something fierce. Writing!
Kick Ass Superpower: Personal Force Field. I can keep a 20-foot circle around me clear of intruders in even the most crowded venue with the sheer power of my "don't mess with me" aura.
Of all the cool tech in your world, what are top three you wish you had now?
There is some seriously cool tech in the Aurora Rising universe…. "Pulsing," obviously—it's basically texting/IM without devices, straight from your brain to your conversation partner's brain. No one knows you're not paying any attention to them and are instead chatting with your bestie. Internal cybernetics that heal all but the worst injuries without you having to go to a doctor—because when has anyone ever wanted to go to a doctor? And FTL spaceships, of course, because right now it takes 8 months just to get to Mars and I've got places to be.
Thanks for stopping by! If anyone wants to join me in stalking you, how do they go about it?
You can find me all over the web! I'm most often on Twitter or Facebook, but there are also these other places:
Goodreads / Google+ / Tumblr / Pinterest / Amazon
And my website has all sorts of goodies: www.gsjennsen.com
I'll be attending Magic City Con in Birmingham, AL, July 24th-26th. I'll be speaking on several panels and will also have a booth, so if you're attending, please drop by! I'll also be at Denver Comic Con on May 23rd, though only as a spectator—but if anyone wants to meet up, I'm game. Send me an email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Transit of Venus, 2004. David E. Fields. What is the transit of Venus?. A transit of Venus occurs when Venus crosses the sun, as seen from earth. Only six such events have occurred since the invention of the telescope (1631,1639, 1761,1769, 1874 and 1882)
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Rooms, services 57 comfortably furnished rooms are offered by Villaggio Turistico Lugana Marina Sirmione to guests looking for accommodation in Sirmione. The villa is offering you freshly prepared fine local meals in its restaurant every day. Parking possibility is available nearby for guests arriving by car. If you love spending your leisure time actively it may be a good idea to check the table tennis, bowling, minigolf and boat rental opportunities nearby. You can secure your valuables in the safe. In case you'd bring your laptop along, you may go online via wireless Internet connection (WiFi) available at the villa. An exact and detailed list of equipment in the rooms and of the services provided by Villaggio Turistico Lugana Marina Sirmione you will find on the information sheet below, including any applicable additional fees.
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The NYC places include a number of venues inside Chelsea Market, a former biscuit factory that now comprises a ground floor full of unrelated eateries (and office space upstairs that I think includes the Food Network offices).
There were enough food places in there that at some point I entered a separate record for Chelsea Market (http://www.chow.com/places/8137) and linked to it from most of the market's Chow records in what is now the Good to Know field. Here are some of them:
Since the redesign, mysteriously, the Chelsea Market URL (#8137) redirects to the page for Chelsea Wine Vault (http://www.chow.com/restaurants/48748...), a wine store inside the market. So the venue records above now contain bad links, and the wine store's record now contains a link to itself.
Something similar appears to have happened to a pre-redesign record for the Essex Street Market (http://www.chow.com/places/8138), another umbrella venue that houses a number of food vendors. That URL too now redirects to the wrong place, a record for Essex Farm (http://www.chow.com/restaurants/49855...), a vendor inside the market. And all records that linked to the Essex St. Market page now link incorrectly to Essex Farm.
Please restore the Chelsea Market and Essex Street Market pages. If that can't be done, please let us know why, and repair or remove the bad links.
I sent a note about this on 10/4 to the redesign e-mail address but never heard back, so it must've fallen between the cracks. That's why I'm posting here.


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Nagin Drama 16 January 2016 Colors Tv Episode
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The story is around an ichchadari naagin named Shivanya who needs to take revenge for her guardians' passing who were slaughtered by Ankush, Viren and 16 other individuals. She goes into Ankush's family as a cleaning specialist.. Ankush's child, Ritik is locked in to Tanvi who he doesn't love yet she adores him as they were adolescence companions. Yamini (Ritik's mum) tries to get her child wedded before he turns 165 years of age as after that he is bound to kick the bucket by a snake's chomp on the off Nagin Drama 16 January 2016 Colors Tv Episode chance that he doesn't get hitched. Ritik and Shivanya begin to look all starry eyed at.
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Tanvi thinks about Ritik's adoration for Shivanya yet she is still adament to wed Ritik. It is later uncovered that Tanvi does not love Ritik but rather needs to wed him because of his riches and great looks. Viren is a filthy man who regardless of being hitched is after ladies. His vigor is uncovered after he sees Shivanya and is charmed by her magnificence.
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I have trouble hitting a bird in flight with both eyes open using a 12 ga shotgun. I've decided to go for it and just placed an order with Amazon, $395 today. Their prices change often and I don't know why.
I think I'll enjoy this little dude. Most actual user reviews are quite good except for low light indoors. The pros found a lot not to like but I don't think they care much about the portability. To me, that's what it's about,......having the camera with you.


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JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) — The University of Mississippi Medical Center has to save about $24 million in the next few months.
To get to the savings goal, they will have to make some cuts.
Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Dr. LouAnn Woodward sent a letter to employees this week about the financial action plan.
The letter said bedside patient care would not be affected. However, in order to meet the savings goal, Woodward said all other measures are on the table, including eliminating programs and reducing the size of the workforce.
UMMC officials said they would not be able to reach the financial goal without some reductions in staffing. They also hope to reach the savings goal through expense reductions or revenue increases.
We're told that they've been watching their financial situation and the cuts are necessary. They said the primary reason for the budget shortfall is that funding they receive through the Division of Medicaid is $35 million below their initial projection. UMMC also received more than $8.2 million in reduced state funding for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30.
Woodward said in the letter that achieving this $24 million in savings will not solve the problem. Revenue sources will continue to be under pressure, so this focus on cost will not end after the current fiscal year.
Below is the complete letter that was sent to faculty and staff on Feb. 22:
For the last few months we have been closely watching our financial situation as we've experienced unanticipated cuts to our revenue. Late this afternoon I met with about 100 senior administrators to announce an action plan to improve our financial position for the remainder of the fiscal year that ends June 30.
By March 6, I have asked for detailed plans from all divisions that will allow us to save approximately $24 million during the next four months. At the administrator's discretion, these savings can be achieved through a combination of expense reductions or revenue increases, but the reality is that most of it will likely come from expense cuts.
Knowing that our hospitals have been working hard on labor expense management, I am protecting bedside patient care from this cut. All other measures to meet this savings goal are on the table, including eliminating programs and reducing the size of our workforce. Regrettably, we will not be able to reach our financial goal without some reductions in staffing.
As I mentioned in a recent VC Notes, a number of factors have contributed to our present financial difficulties. Chief among these is a decrease in our disproportionate share (DSH) funding, which we receive through the state Division of Medicaid for providing care to large numbers of Medicaid and uninsured patients. Our DSH allocation is always difficult to predict, but this year it currently stands at $35 million below our initial projection.
On top of that cut, as of Tuesday we now have received more than $8.2 million in reduced state funding for the current fiscal year. Revenue cuts of this magnitude, although painful, would be manageable in a normal year, but coupled with the DSH reduction they require a more aggressive response.
Even as we've experienced these reductions in funding, we have been working on a number of projects to decrease expenses or increase revenue. As was reported in Monday's eCV newsletter, our value analysis teams have achieved $19 million in supply chain savings since 2015. Other groups have been working hard to improve revenue cycle management, shorten length-of-stay, and drive clinical quality improvement and the savings it yields. These and other efforts to become a leaner organization will continue.
As we look to be more efficient, we can't ignore the need to invest in our future. For example, we've grown our clinical programs substantially during the last two years, even though it will take some time for those investments to pay for themselves. We have to be thoughtful about how we shepherd our resources and look for opportunities that are sustainable and will move us toward our ultimate goal of improving our state's health status.
You'll learn more about the financial action plan as it develops at the unit level. I ask that you please be patient and let your administrators work through this process in an orderly way.
Our current financial challenges are not unique to us. Across the country, academic medical centers and other industry players are struggling to cope with a historic period of change and disruption. Clearly we have to continue to excel at our core missions of education, research and patient care and maintain the integrity and quality of those pursuits. But we also must sustain – for the rest of this year and beyond – sound business practices of expense control, wise investment and decisive action in a changing marketplace.
I want to be clear. Achieving this $24 million in savings will not "solve" our problem. The fact is that our revenue sources will continue to be under pressure, so this focus on cost will not end on June 30, 2017. In some ways, this is the "new normal" for us and for other academic medical centers.
The target I've set for us to reach by year-end will be hard on everyone. But it is achievable. We've faced bigger challenges before, and with everybody pulling together, we'll face this one, too. Thank you for your commitment to UMMC.
–Dr. LouAnn Woodard, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs


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My sketchbook
I think I'll start off with a Speedpaint.. not exactly that speedy but I'm sure they'll get faster
My sketchbook
I think I'll start off with a Speedpaint.. not exactly that speedy but I'm sure they'll get faster
The background on that one looks really well done, especially the lower amount of detail compared to the ones in the foreground.
Check out my sketchbook
Quick and messy speedpaint.. not even close to the reference.. about 45 min
Here I wasnt trying to match the ref just speeding away: 30 min
Now for some attempt at concept sketching:
Some color:
especially like the first and the last one
keep posting! : )
Ok, I played around a little more with the squid concept and got some good feedback on Ventrilo and a paintover from Davi but now I fee a little sucked dry and will move on.
Maybe later I'll continue with this but I feel I should start something fresh.
(I still think it'll look smarter with glasses. )
Looking good man!
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Hey Fabian! I love how many renditions you have of that weird creature.. I think the second one looks the best! The fish could be accentuated since there is a glowing light source. I'm not fond of the last one, you cut out a lot of interesting detail in the rest of the picture by adding the darkness.
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Why a workers co-op? Because it's the fairest way we can run our business, with no hierarchy and a democratic decision process for making what we do next. We want to help the world with what we do, which includes helping the people that work with us to be the best they can.
Our co-op's objectives:
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Tips On Car Diagnostic Scanner
With the advancement of know-how, code readers have been integrated into several totally different fields, including several totally different scanners. These things are either stationary or handheld that can be utilized to scan a number of codes after which take out the useful information. These items are utilized in a number of totally different fields like bars, eating places, shops and lots of other fields. After the scanning half, the information can be gathered by the corporate for monitoring the tendencies of their purchases in addition to upkeep of their inventory. The automotive trade has not been left behind either. Since 1996 automobiles come outfitted with onboard diagnostic systems to ease the more and more advanced science of diagnosing and coping with automobile troubles.
How they Work
Diagnostic scanners are usually plugged into one of the knowledge output ports current in a vehicle. Since 1996 automobile producers have included a sixteen pin connector in their vehicles in a bid to help pinpoint potential problems with out guesstimating. That is where your scanner will go. These ports are principally discovered across the steering wheel area for each comfort and consistency. At the time of plugging in, it's going to supply a simplistic overview of the car. Typically stating whether or not the automobile is drivable or must be taken to the mechanic as quickly as possible. The scanner will however have recorded extra info than apparent general statements. Plugging it to a computer will reveal extra detailed info on the present well being of the car. Relying on the software program on the scanner, other details could also be obtainable corresponding to restore prices and even auto shops in your locality offering the restore services and spares.
On-Board Diagnostics
As stated car manufacturers have included on board diagnostic know-how as a approach of real time monitoring of the car. Relying on the automobile producer, there are different monitoring chips deployed at completely different locations to watch all the things from engine and transmission to a blown out brake light. Extra generally observed are the warning lights that flash on the sprint when something has gone incorrect or is about to. An example of this may be the examine engine warning light. Because of the broad number of issues that may be categorized as engine trouble, it could be something from a lose nut on the throttle mechanism to one thing as major as a dying crankshaft. You're probably asking yourself how the scanner will know issues from a selected automobile, seeing that every producer has their very own model of what's to be monitored and the fitting method to do it. The straightforward answer is sure, your scanner will work on most if not all cars. I say most as a result of the definition of car has modified over the years however it'll work on all main manufacturers. They work by codes. Each car manufacturer will adhere to codes for certain problems. For instance code P0500 to P0599 deals with electrical issues like inside wiring.