Victory!

"This is it!...", louie [my student] texted me. "Just have fun out there!" told them. Sheldon, Michelle and Bembem were already waiting outside CJC gate when i got there. Just before we go inside, Louie arrived. We were actually 2nd of the early birds who set foot at the CJC gym. Maam Regz was surprised of an Adviser's presence. Well.. [chuckles]

The program host was Mr. Dondon Llanos, Director of Red Cross Committee and welcomed everbody to the PNRC Davao del Sur Chapter 1st Blood Olympics. He emphasized that this is not just Davao del Sur's first but of entire Philippines. We were glad to hear such news!

A short message was given by Ma'am Helen D. Caberto, RMT, MPA, Head of PNRC Davao del Sur Chapter and Dr. Allan Kintanar, one of the Red Cross Davao del Sur's Director.

Out of 7 group participants, students from PITS were the only group in complete uniform.
Beat that!

Just before the quiz bowl started

Prior to Q & A portion, Mui and I felt jittery but we managed to be calm and relax as it goes.. I guess the positive energy was with them the whole time. There were questions in which they were the only group who got it correctly. During updates of scores, i was also taking note of the participants' standing. The host also acknowledges the presence of the Advisers during the event [ehem, ehem..looks like we were the ONLY Advisers present]. Thank you!!

The last tally of scores was heart-pumping. For a while, the audience were entertained with intermission numbers. Just before the announcement of winners, Mui whispered joyfully we got the over-all 2nd place brushing elbows with the ROTC group from CJC. Tallying of scores were held in public for transparency purposes. "Oh my God, Oh my God..I wanna jump now..I wanna scream!", i uttered myself. Couldn't get hold of the excitement so I took my phone out of my bag and prepared the Create Message Option [hehehe] ..

To Cindy, Rona, Sheldon, Louie and Bembem..
CONGRATULATIONS!! Your dear Advisers and PITS Family we're so proud of you.

[thumbs up]

Participants manages to set aside the 'lubb-dubb' sound for the meantime. I know the feeling. I used to attend Quiz bowls during High School and College. It's not the winning or losing that matters but the learning experience and a fulfilling commitment being a participant. Upon hearing the announcement of the winners, I immediately sent out the good news to Ma'am Sol, Sir Jopay and to the rest of the Administrative Staff. Couldn't bear the excitement eh! We took pictures and lots of it!

We shook hands with Maam Helen and Sir Dondon. We extended our appreciation for having us a part of the pioneering blood olympics. God Bless, Red Cross!

After the Quiz bowl, BLOOD LETTING ACTIVITY followed. Too bad, wasn't able to donate blood so with Mui =(. The time may not be now but definitely soon..

Before leaving CJC, we passed by this spot where a photograph of the victim of the recent blasting incident is posted.

The family and the entire school mourns for her regrettable loss. Too soon to die..
May she rest in peace..

innocent victims

Yesterday, on my way home I passed by DSPH and saw a jampacked of people infront of the Emergency Room..

Victims were brought to different hospitals and some were directly referred to DMC for medical assistance. Last night, when my sister came home we talked about the sad news. Teary-eyed, she related the story of her school mate who suffered severe injury. Sad story.

This morning, my class offered a short prayer [followed by a moment of silence] to the victims of the terrible incident. That day would leave an unforgettable mark on every Digoseños heart most especially the relatives and immediate family members of the innocent victims.

These candles would forever be lighted until justice has been served.

Whoever gets to read this post, please offer a silent prayer for the victims of the blast.

Life is indeed, fragile. Vulnerable to everything. How safe are we now? Tell me..

Sad news =(

The whole town Digos City was stricken with the bombing incident happened few hours ago at the Bus Terminal, particularly MSB 176 leading to numerous casualties.

All of us here at school were so upset. Thinking the victims might someone we knew. God forbid! My phone rang. Papa is calling. I answered. He asked, "Asan ka?" [where are you?], I calmly answered I am here at school and my sister was also at her school. He was worried. "Don't worry pa, we're both fine." I assured him.

Have to catch the news later to find out the whole story. This is a very, very sad day =(