Dengue fever is endemic in most tropical places including the Philippines. The good news is that the febrile disease caused by the day-biting mosquito, Aedes Aegypti, can be managed at home. Health authorities issued the following steps for parents and caregivers to observe when a child or adult family member shows signs of dengue fever.

Aedes aegypti or tiger mosquito – low-flying, day-biting, lurks in dark places of the house, lays eggs on clean and stagnant water

The D.E.N.G.U.E. Strategy

D – daily monitoring of patient’s status
E – encourage intake of oral fluids like oresol, water, juices, etc,
N – note any dengue warning signs like persistent vomiting and bleeding,
G – give paracetamol for fever and NOT aspirin, because aspirin induces bleeding,
U – use mosquito nets and
E – early consultation is advised for any warning signs

The strategy teaches the public about home treatment of mild dengue cases. By observing these steps, the public will be able to help decongest many government and private hospitals crowded by suspecting dengue patients. It also gives assurance that not all dengue cases require hospital confinement but can be managed at home using the said strategy.

But for patients who are not fortunate to survive the complications, I hope their families can depend on a fast term life insurance to cushion the impact of hospitalization and other expenses to families. Rate of hospital expenses vary from the kind of services extended to patients depending on how serious the case is. But any financial assistance from your life insurance company is a big help in time of grief.

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In a few weeks you and your better half will be celebrating your fifth wedding anniversary. You are getting dizzy thinking of so many things to do in so little time. Will you be pursuing the romantic dinner you reserved at your favorite resto or the over-night stay at your favorite hotel that you have planned earlier?

Whatever your plans will be on that important occasion, I’m sure you will also prepare something special for him like a new shirt, gadget and whatnot.

But if you are thinking of giving your special someone the traditional wedding anniversary gifts, whether you are celebrating your first or your 50th, you can refer to the complete gift lists below.

I remember giving my husband a wooden photo frame on our fifth wedding anniversary. The photo frame is displayed atop our entertainment rack. It has witnessed many unforgettable and happy moments of our lives together. The old photo frame is still on the same spot when we celebrated our 14 years of marriage…and counting.

Thank you to my regular EC droppers!

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José Rizal is a 1998 award winning Filipino film biopic directed by Marilou Diaz-Abaya.

It was GMA Films’ entry to the 1998 Metro Manila Film Festival. It is touted as one of the biggest films ever made in the history of Philippine cinema with a record-breaking P80-million budget despite the fact that historical films are often notorious flops during that time. GMA’s faith was rewarded. Released on Christmas Day, the movie packed theaters and swept awards ceremonies.

The movie depicts the life of the Philippine national hero José Rizal, who was played by Cesar Montano.

Synopsis

Accused of treason, Dr. José Rizal (Cesar Montano) awaits trial and meets with his government-appointed counsel, Luis Taviel de Andrade (Jaime Fabregas).

The two build the case and arguments for the defense as significant events in the central figure’s life prior to his incarceration unfold. Upon hearing his life story, Taviel begins to realize that the accused is not only innocent but exhibits in fact all the qualities of an ordinary man. When the mock trial unreels, Taviel is all set to act as the prime advocate for his client as Rizal himself is about to give an earth-moving speech to defend his honor and address his countrymen.

Meanwhile, the Spanish authorities have worked out the vast political machinery to ensure a guilty verdict. A revolution awaits in the wings. Blood is shed when the Katipunan, founded by Andres Bonifacio (Gardo Versoza), attacks the Spaniards.

My entry (Filipino movie) for TCP this week.