Where to Buy Narra Tree Tea in the Philippines?

Tea lovers who are into a holistic lifestyle will truly embrace the healing properties of the Philippine Narra tree (Pterocarpus indicus, Willd).

Research has shown that narra has the ability to lower blood sugar level, alleviate the inflammation of those suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and wash away urinary stones by passing through with the patient’s urine. 

You may tell grandma to stop foraging for leaves in her garden for tea and poultice. Narra is now available in tea and capsule form only through Naturteq Direct, Inc. Natursentials Rosewood (Narra Bark and Wood Food Supplement). Unlike other health supplements which contain artificial colors, sugar, lactose, high sodium content, gluten and caffeine- Natursentials Rosewood has none of these and retains the pure essence of Narra bark.

The Narra tree is conserved and protected by Philippine law, it is a crime to cut one of these organic giants. With sustainability in mind, Naturteq’s narra trees are nurtured in a 6-acre organic farm in Rizal, free from pesticides and away from pollution. Only the fresh shoots, bark and branches of the Narra tree are harvested.

If you are looking for an alternative treatment for an auto-immune disorder, you may try the anti-oxidant effect of the Narra Bark and livened up your tea time.

For direct selling opportunities and your supply of Narra health supplements:

Contact
Naturteq Direct Inc.
2805 Raffles Corporate Center,
F. Ortigas Jr Rd., Ortigas Center,
Pasig City, Philippines 1605

Telephone no. 4709980Text +63 917 538 3102
email at inquiry@naturteq.com
Visit www.naturteq.com

Banco De Oro: BDO Bank Branches Open on Weekends

Thank God for Banco De Oro for being open on weekends and longer hours. I just don't understand why other banks won't follow suit? Its not that hard to figure out what the banking public needs- 3pm doesn't cut it for Pinoys. I hate rushing to the bank before the standard 3pm closing time, so I'm just thankful we have BDO :)

Having a bank open for transactions on a Saturday or Sunday has been nothing, but convenient.

Banco De Oro Makati branches open on Saturdays and Sundays
BDO Cash & Carry	G/F Unit No. GO1A, Cash & Carry Mall, South Super Highway & Filmore St., Makati City	9:30- 6:30 PM Monday - Saturday	887-3210 887-3761
Rockwell BDO Branch	G/F Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Center, Amapola corner Estrella St., Makati City	9:00 - 6:00 PM Monday - Saturday	899-1488 899-1250
SM Makati	Shoemart Annex Bldg., Ayala Center, Makati City	9:30 - 6:30 PM Monday - Sunday	893-3241
Alphaland Southgate Mall-EDSA	Unit G 02, G/F Southgate Mall, EDSA corner Pasong Tamo Extension., Makati City	9:30 - 6:30 PM Monday - Saturday	828-2224 856-5971

BDO Las Pinas Branches open on Saturdays and Sundays
Las Piñas-Philamlife Avenue	Alabang-Zapote Road, Pamplona Tres, 1740 Las Piñas, Metro Manila, Philippines	8:30 - 5:30 PM Monday - Saturday	874-4259 872-8167
SM Center Las Piñas	Lower ground floor, SM Supercenter Las Piñas, Alabang-Zapote Road, Brgy. Pamplona Dos, Las Piñas City	10:00 - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday	875-1553 875-1574
SM Southmall A	Upper ground floorSM Southmall Alabang Zapote Road, Las Piñas City	10:00 - 7:00 PM Monday - Sunday	800-0471 806-4383
SM Southmall B	Upper ground floor SM Southmall Alabang Zapote Road, Las Piñas City	10:00 - 7:00 PM Monday - Saturday	800-6798 800-9122

Where to find a Diatomaceous Earth supplier in the Philippines?

Okay so what on earth is Diatomaceous Earth?

Plain and simple, its grounded dead diatoms. If you remember your biology class in high school Diatoms belong to the Kingdom Protista, and these small silica-based lifeforms can be found in bodies of water even in mud puddles.


Photo by National Oceanography Centre, Southampton, University of Southampton

Now for some organic talk, there's a lot of Eco-friendly and Go-Green campaigns lately in the media that's finally putting useful and organic products like Diatomaceous Earth in the spotlight. They can be a substitute for harmful pesticides. They are less toxic and there's even what you call food-grade Diatomaceous Earth that can be use as animal and poultry feed. Diatomaceous Earth is an ingredient used in making toothpaste, cigars, aquarium tank filters and insect repellents.



In the Philippines, Deltaromeo trading is a pioneer of organic solutions against environmental pollutants. They offer food-grade Diatomaceous Earth and organic disinfectants for industrial facilities, farms, slaughterhouses and waste water treatment.

Deltaromeo trading - Diatomaceous Earth supplier

Contact:
Telephone Numbers
(632) 664-8923
(632) 571-4012

Cellphone Numbers
(63919) 254-3858
(63922) 825-7738

Or E-mail inquiry@deltaromeo.net
Visit us.

DIOSDADO R. REJANO
Proprietor
MAIN OFFICE, Bonifacio St.,
Sta. Cruz, Marinduque
diosdado@deltaromeo.net

Visit their site http://deltaromeo.net for your supply of Diatomaceous Earth and let your company or institution benefit from this earth-friendly alternative solution.

Where to Learn Taxidermy in the Philippines?

If you just recently lost your pet and still want his presence around the house then stuffing Bantay might just be the thing for you. But first you have to learn how to get beneath the skin.


Mammals for taxidermy are best preserved smiling :p

For people who have a certain fondness for dead things, preserving and curating for taxonomic reasons (or some freaky fetish), you must learn how to make your great find - keepsake, trophy, pet, specimen - last as long as you do. Why not head off to the National Museum of the Philippines for a week long session of taxidermy?


Edward Hart's Prize Fight. A famous exhibit of
Theatrical Taxidermy- mounted animals depicting human lives.

Taxidermy is not just for Norman bates. But for every normal kate, juan and harry who love animals. Taxidermy is the skillful art of preparing, stuffing, and mounting the skins of dead animals with surgical precision.

I would highly recommend the workshop for biology students and those who want to reminisce their days in comparative anatomy lab. The techniques and epidermal stylings of taxidermy is possible on all vertebrate species of animals including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. In the field of museology, this is quite an important skill particularly if your manning the Formaldehyde stash in the zoology section.

This rare Taxidermy session in the Philippines goes on for about one week and the training will include lectures, demonstrations and workshops, plus a wild visit inside the prized specimen collections of the National Museum’s Zoology Division, which includes interaction with taxidermy experts (veteran skinners who have move onto larger mammals).

For all ye know, your loving dog Bantay would make a great heirloom for your grand kids.



For info on the Philippine National Museum Taxidermy class, email or call Mel Lagartija and Jes Arella of the Museum Education Division at telefax no. 5270278 mlagartija@yahoo.com, museum.education.nm@gmail.com.

Pinoys take Pride! If you don't want to skin anything - dead or alive - please do support our National Museum. Go plan a visit! It may not be as snazzy as the Smithsonian, but dang we got a pretty decent collection in the tropics, not to mention the most passionate museum curators.

Where to Hire Security Protection Services in the Philippines?

Where to Hire a Bodyguard or Security Guard in Manila?
Going around Manila for business transactions, high profile meetings and lugging around huge amounts of cash would be a safety risk for some and a cause for some level of protection.

Standard uniform for security guards in the Philippines
Photo by Soliman Security Agency

Philippine security agencies usually offer the following services:

• Home & Building Security Services or Perimeter Protection
Security agencies assign their trained and licensed security guards for your business office, residence, factories round the clock (24 hrs). These are armed guards that work in shifts for your security needs. Security guards are equipped with their duly licensed firearm either a caliber .38 revolver or .12 gauge shotgun and a utility belt that contains their flash light, nightstick, two-way radio, handcuffs and small first-aid pouch.

• Security Detail and Close Protection
You may also ask for a special arrangement such as bodyguards properly train to handle large crowds and close protection whenever you are out in public areas. Perfect for high profile people such as celebrities, politicians, diplomats, dignitaries, businessmen, VIPs, visiting families or for someone being stalked; it is understandable for you to acquire such protection. You may request for visibly armed escorts or plain-clothes security escorts.

Security and protective services training in the Philippines
Photo by Globalshield Security Services

Other Services provided by Philippine Security and Protection Agencies:
Whole Year Round (365 days) Protection, Daily & Nightly Inspection of Premises, Weekly Assestment and Monthly Client Coordination, K9 services for Bomb Sniffing and Tracking, Intelligence and Surveillance work, Detectives and Investigation Services.

How much does security service or a bodyguard cost in Manila?
You may call Security agencies for an estimate or bid based on the number of days or hours that you need protection and any of your security concerns (possible kidnapping threats, stalking threats, safety concerns, need for executive VIP style protection). Ask what is included in the cost and what you need to shoulder as an employer - transport, meals and lodgings. You may request for a full package rate or per day rate.

Training of armed escorts and security guards in the Philippines
Photo by Globalshield Security Services

If you need a security detail for a foreign guest, upcoming event or just 24-hour protection at your residence. You may contact the following agencies:

Soliman Security Services
Soliman Centre building 2182 Don Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City
Phone: +63 (2)892-8881
Fax: +63 (2) 813-8228
E-mail: monitoring@solimansecurity.com
http://www.solimansecurity.com/

Globalshield Security Services Inc.
Corporate Address:
Unit 2B, Murphy Center, No. 187 Boni Serrano, Murphy, Quezon City
Telephone / Fax No.: +63 (2)439-4452
Email Address: globalshield_inc@yahoo.com
http://globalshieldsecurity.net/

Fast Tech Security Management
Main Office: 508 LGS Building, Cagayan Valley Road, Guiguinto Bulacan
Manila Office: 141-E N.Domingo St., Cubao Quezon City
Tel numbers:
Bulacan: (+63)44-7944760
Smart: (+63)928-5069855
Sun Cell: (+63)922-8427246
www.fasttechsecurity.com
Email: info@fasttechsecurity.com

Where to Eat Indian Food in Manila, Philippines?

There are two Indian restaurants that serve the spiciest curry in town. If you can't make time to visit the best Indian restaurants at UN Avenue in Paco Manila, there are two Indian places you can visit in Makati City for your fave Indian dishes:

New Bombay Food Inc.
Also known as New Bombay Canteen
Indian Vegetarian and Non Vegetarian Food
Manager: Meenaxi Khanchandani

Address:
GF Saguittarius Building III
H. V. Dela Costa Street
Salcedo Village, Makati City
Philippines

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This is in front of Somerset Hotel and near Mini-stop Grocery store
Monday to Sunday
10am to 1130pm
Telephone number: 8192892, 8937506
They accept catering and delivery.

Swagat Indian Cuisine
Address
119 FCC Building, Rada Street,
Legaspi Village, Makati City
Phone: (632) 752-5669
Fax: (632) 888-2560

This is near SEDDCO Building and Union Church Building on Rada Street

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 Open from 11:00 a.m to 11:00 p.m.
(Monday to Sunday)

My Fave dishes at Swagat paired with Sweet Lassi 

Vegetarian samosas 
Triangular pastry stuffed with mildly spiced potatoes & peas deep-fried

Murgh makhanwala 
Chicken cooked in mild rich sauce, cashews and cream.

Mushroom masala
Mushroom cooked w /onions & tomatoes & spices.

Mango lassi
Sweetened yogurt drink flavoured with milk & mango.

Top 10 Filipino Funeral Songs

A popular list of Paalam songs or pamamaalam songs, awit para sa patay- songs saying goodbye to our dear departed. In the Philippines, they are played through the final walk or funeral procession to the cemetery. The traditional marching band is now replaced by a CD player in the hearse and the funeraria gives the family a playlist to choose from.

As tradition, we either play our loved ones favorite love song or the often played funeral staple prepared by the funeraria (funeral service). The hearse will be blaring these songs loudly on a megaphone/speakers while relatives weep away.

1. Hindi Kita Malilimutan by Basil Valdez
(I Will Never Forget You)
Basil Valdez is the true Original Pilipino Music (OPM) king, but likewise he is also the Pinoy King of Funeral Marches. I have yet to attend a funeral that didn't have this on their playlist. 

Choice lyrics:
Hindi kita malilimutan
Hindi kita pababayaan
Nakaukit magpakailanman
Sa 'king palad ang 'yong pangalan

Malilimutan ba ng ina
Ang anak na galing sa kanya
Sanggol sa kanyang sinapupunan
Paano niyang matatalikdan
Ngunit kahit na malimutan
Ng ina ang anak niyang tangan

English Translation:
I will never forget you
I will never abandon you
Your name is forever
written on my plam

Can a mother ever possibly
forget the baby that came from her?
How can she ever forsake
the child that came from her womb
Even if the mother forgets the child she once held...
I will never forget you
I will never abandon you

2. Kung Akoy iiwan Mo by Basil Valdez
(If You Leave Me)
You could get the wailing and weeping of women blast up a notch by playing this Basil Valdez classic.

3. Hanggang Sa Dulo Ng Walang Hanggan by Didith Reyes
(Till the End of Eternity)
Though there is a similar rendition by Basil Valdez. Didith Reyes, a tragic figure herself only sung such sad, yet sexy ballads during her life. This amazing Filipina singer of the 70s spiralled into depression, and in one of her drunken binges got hit by a car. She died in a very poor state abandoned and living in a shanty. Her songs much like this one will be played at pinoy funerals forever.

Choice lyrics:
Hanggang sa dulo ng walang hanggan
Hanggang matapos ang kailan pa man
Ikaw ang siyang mamahalin at lagi nang sasambahin
Manalig kang di ka na luluha giliw

English Translation:
Till the End of Eternity
Until forever ends,
You are the only one I love and the only one I worship
Believe me, you will never shed a tear, my love

4. Paglisan by Color It Redd (Your Passing /The Passing)
The ultimate Funeral Theme song for Pinoys who die young, often played for teenagers. Cookie Chua's haunting voice speaks about the melancholia of a passing loved one.

Choice lyrics:
Kung ang lahat ay may katapusan
Itong paglalakbay ay makakarating din sa paroroonan
At sa `yong paglisan Ang tanging pabaon ko
Ay pag-ibig

English Translation:
If everything has an end
This journey will finally reach its destination
and in your passing, I only have my love to give

5. Magpakailanman by Wency Cornejo (Forever and Ever)
A contemporary song by a 90s Filipino rockband frontman- Wency Cornejo. Like Paglisan, it is often played for those who die very young.

6. Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin – Rodel Naval (Even If You Leave Me)
An 80s Ballad by an accomplished Filipino artist, Rodel Naval died in his prime. He wrote the song Lumayo Ka Man Sa Akin at the sadness he felt at the death of his mother.

7. Pangako by Ogie Alcasid (Promise)
Ironically, this song is also a popular Filipino Wedding Song, but because of its lyrics and the promise of undying love, Pangako is also a highly requested song at funerals.

8. Maala-ala mo kaya (Do You Remember?)
A traditonal Filipino song or kundiman (love songs sung at serenades). It is often played for beloved grandparents as the song evokes to remember the best time of their lives.

Choice lyrics:
Maala-ala mo kaya
Ang sumpa mo sa akin
Na ang pag-ibig mo ay
Sadyang di magmamaliw

Di ka kaya magbago
Sa 'yong pagmamahal
Hinding-hindi giliw ko
Hanggang sa libingan

English Translation:
Do you remember
your promise to me
That your love will
never fade

I hope your love for me
never changes,
No, it never will, my love
Until death

9. Malayo Pa Ang Umaga by Rey Valera
(Morning is so Far Away)
A classic 70s love song and TV theme song for Ula, Batang Gubat (Ula, Jungle Child) written and sung by Rey Valera.

Choice lyrics:
Malayo pa ang umaga,
kahit sa dilim naghihintay pa rin
umaasang bukas ay may liwanang
sa aking buhay umaga ko'y aking hinihintay

English Translation:
Morning is so Far Away
Even in the dark I wait,
Hoping tomorrow may bring light
into my life, waiting for my morning to come

10. Kanlungan (Pana-Panahon) by Noel Cabangon
(Refuge or In Time)
A touching song about growing up together and the memories shared with the one you loved most.

Choice lyrics:
Pana-panahon ang pagkakataon
Maibabalik ba ang kahapon?

English Translation:
Opportunities come in time,
but can we bring back yesterday?