Disaster and Typhoon Preparedness

Disaster and Storm preparedness.

In the Philippines we average around 19 tropical cyclones or storms enter the Philippine Area Of Responsibility in a typical year and of these usually 6 to 9 make landfall.^[4][5](source Wikipedia).


 

That's why we need to be aware of the different terminologies used by the meteorologists and weathermen:

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) releases tropical cyclone warnings in the form of Public Storm Warning Signals.^[3] An area having a storm signal may be under:

• PSWS #1 - Tropical cyclone winds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) are expected within the next 36 hours. (Note: If a tropical cyclone forms very close to the area, then a shorter lead time is seen on the warning bulletin.)


• PSWS #2 - Tropical cyclone winds of 60 km/h (37 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph) are expected within the next 24 hours.


• PSWS #3 - Tropical cyclone winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) to 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within the next 18 hours.


• PSWS #4 - Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within 12 hours. (source Wikipedia)

 

Also, they have released an announcement regarding the amount of rainfall per hour:




Here are some of the AM Radio stations you might want to listen to to keep yourselves updates:

DZBB http://www.gmanetwork.com/radio/dzbb or station number 594

DZMM http://dzmm.abs-cbnnews.com/ or station number 630

 

Things you need to prepare for your house:

1. Food
   
   
   
   1. Make sure your food have 2 types:
      
      
      
      1. Ready to eat - no cooking
      
      
      2. instant  - like noodles and oatmeal.
      
      
      
      
   
   
   
   

Here are a couple of examples:

Canned good - preferably the easy to open type.

Noodles

Coffee

Chocolate bars - for quick energy

2. Water - have at least a couple liters of potable or mineral water on hand.

3. Flashlights

Preferably have 2 type of flashlights: The rechargeable type - you plug it in and the battery type.

4. Portable radio - preferably those with AM radio capabilities.

5. Emergency Numbers: Know your emergency numbers.

6. Mobile Phone - Make sure your mobile phone is completely charged and with load.

7. Portable recharger for your mobile phones.

8. Medicines - Paracetamol and Vitamins

9. Generator - if you have the funds for it. You can buy a small generator for around 8000 php, which can run for 3-4 hrs on gasoline mixed with some Tutti. These types of generators can accommodate 2-3 appliances depends on the voltage used.


 

Most importantly, keep yourself updated with your local baranggay officials. Remember, your lives are more important that you property. So evacuate when they tell you.

Piso Internet by PC Express

Piso Internet by PC Express?

For those who want to start a small internet, gaming, computer shop, here's a nice way to start off.


[caption id="attachment_856" align="alignnone" width="415"] Piso Internet[/caption]







PC Express offers this computer set complete with table and cabinet with locks, and coin slot for those who want a small business.








Package can be upgraded to include Operational System and Microsoft Office, based on the buyers preference.




You can see in the picture above the price of the package for the gaming setup.

[caption id="attachment_854" align="alignnone" width="412"] Coin Slot[/caption]



Timer can be adjusted to 1 min, 2 mins, 3 mins, 4 mins based on the owners preference.





Nice huh?

 

Note - Internet connection not included.

24 hours Spa - Wensha

Anyone looking for a Spa open for 24 hrs?

Well, look no further. Wensha's Spa in Pasay and Timog ave, Quezon City is open 24 hrs.




[caption id="attachment_836" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Wensha Facade at night[/caption]




Prices range from around 680php to basic body massage to around 2,000 php each.

Prices include:

Buffet ( inclusive of Shabu - Shabu) with drinks




Coffee - 3 in 1 ( dont forget the stubs that the cashier will attach to your receipt when you pay -She didn't tell me it was for coffee)

If you want brewed coffee its 90php each.

After paying, you get a bracelet that acts as your key for your locker and your customer number for all other transactions.






Next step, check in your shoes on the right side of the counter.

After changing to slippers, Males go to the left side of the counter. Look for the mural depicting a male.




[caption id="attachment_840" align="alignnone" width="683"] Male Mural[/caption]

Females to the right of the counter.









Once in the locker room, you have 2 options :

Change and start your spa routine, or pass thru the locker to the dining area and eat.

Reminders:

There is a leftover charge for food and juices.

The spa offers steam, sauna and whirpool jacuzzi to relax you before and after your massage.




Then off to the massage area, walk through the non smoking dining area, smoking area (yes, there is a smoking area inside) Males are to the left, Females to the right.

Massage rooms are all for 2 persons. No private rooms. No couple rooms.

Tides Shaw Blvd. Food and Drinks.

Due to popular demand and searches on our website, we bring you more details about TIDES grill and bistro!!!

Quick Tip:

Try not to wear black or red shirts - as the servers and bouncers wear those colors.




[caption id="attachment_815" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Tides at a stormy night[/caption]




Hungry? Try this: Korean Beefsolig. Yummyyyy!!!!!

[caption id="attachment_813" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Korean Beefsilog[/caption]




Thirsty? and Hungry? Try the Bad Boy Combo.

2 pitchers of Bad Boy Mixed Drinks and 1 order of Nachos.

[caption id="attachment_817" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Bad Boy Combo[/caption]




Nachos



Or if you like it spicy: Spicy Garlic Pork






Or if you are looking for something else to eat.

[caption id="attachment_821" align="alignnone" width="683"] Food Menu 1[/caption]

Want to order something else? here's a look at their menu's


[caption id="attachment_811" align="alignnone" width="683"] Food Menu 2[/caption]




Or if you are more interested in drinking, take a look at these:

[caption id="attachment_819" align="alignnone" width="683"] Drink Menu 1[/caption]

Or these:


[caption id="attachment_820" align="alignnone" width="683"] Drink Menu 2[/caption]




Tides Shaw Blvd. Mandaluyong is open Mondays to Sundays

3pm - 8 am

Want more pictures of the place? Check it out here


 

Chicco Di Caffe Davao.

Davao Coffeeshop

 



As we are fond of doing during trips, we seek out local stores or franchises to eat, drink and have coffee at.



One such place we found in davao is the Chicco Di Cafe, a coffee shop in Ayala Abreeza Mall in davao.

Price for brewed coffee is a lot cheaper than the average coffee shops we find in metro manila with a way bigger serving.

Same goes with their other coffee blends available.

16 0z. brewed coffee only costs 80 php vat inclusive.



Are there any other branches? Sad to say we were not able to ask the staff. If anyone knows, we'd love to hear from you.

[caption id="attachment_804" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 16 oz coffee[/caption]

Major drawback - no WIFI

* A little reminder for smokers going to Davao City - be careful where you smoke as the City Ordinance for no smoking is very strictly imposed.

For more information re this coffee shop. visit their site here.

Chef Lu Roast and Rice Shop Davao

For those that live or visit Davao City this restaurant is a must try.




The Restaurant we were able to visit was the one near The North Zen hotel on Lapu Lapu St.




[caption id="attachment_793" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Menu Chef Lu[/caption]




The restaurant is owned and operated by Chef Luliong Yu Food Products which started operations in Ayala Abreeza Mall last january 2011.

The dishes served tastes good and very affordable.






Try the lechon kawali rice - I guess this is a lot healthier since it was cooked without any oil.

[caption id="attachment_795" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Healthy Cooking[/caption]




Contact Details:

Chef Luliong Yu Food Products
A taste of Hongkong Delicacies and Dishes

+63 82 222-1457: 2214042
chef.lu@ymail.com

Kainan AuGusto Short orders

For those that haven't tried Kainan AuGusto, try their specialties:






Adobo

Beef Caldereta

Menudo.

For those that just want short orders, see below.

Restaurant is located at No. 19 West Capitol Drive Bo. Kapitolyo, Pasig City.

How to get there:

It you are coming from Shaw Blvd., turn right or left at Pioneer ave. Go straight. At the 1st intersection, turn right. Then straight. It will be on your left side, right before you cross the 1st intersection.