Panatang makapalay

“Bilang isang mamamayang Pilipino,
Nakikiisa ako sa panatang huwag magsayang ng kanin o bigas.
Magsasaing ako ng sapat lamang,
at sisiguraduhing tama ang pagkaluto nito.

Kukuha ako ng kaya kong ubusin
Upang sa aking pinggan ay walang matirang kanin.
Ganun din ang aking gagawin kung may handaan
O kung sa laban kakain.

Ang brown rice o pinawa ay susubukan kong kainin,
Pati na ang ibang pagkain bukod sa kanin
Tulad ng mais, kamote at saging.

Ituturo ko sa iba ang responsableng pagkukunsumo
nang mabigyang halaga ang pagod ng magsasaka,
at nang makatulong na maging sapat
ang bigas sa Pilipinas.

Aking isapuso ang panatang ito
dahil sa bawat butil ng bigas o kanin na aking matitipid
ay may buhay na masasagip.”

A brief guide of chess rules

• The chessboard is placed so that the white square is on the right side of the player.
• The player with theWhite pieces always moves first.
• A pawn on reaching the last rank will always be promoted to a piece of his choice, a Queen, Rook, Bishop or Knight as part of the same rows. The effect of this promoted piece is immediate. So if the pawn is promoted to a Queen, the Queen if it is in a position to do so, may check or checkmate the enemy King.
• Each move must be made with only one hand.
• A piece that is touched must be moved unless moving this piece would place the King in check. This is called the “touch-move rule.” If an opponent’s piece is touched then it must be captured if possible. If this is not possible then play continues as if that piece had not been touched.
• A person may adjust on the chessboard on her move by saying “j’a double” which in French for “I adjust.”
• When castling, the King must be moved first and then the Rook brought to stand on the opposite side to the King.
• When using a clock, the button must be pressed with the hand which moved the piece of the chessboard.
• All play should be conducted with respect for the opponent. A player should not distract or annoy her opponent in any way.

Ten rules of making new friends

If you were to make the ten rules of friendship, the following should be included:

• Do things together. Engage in shared activities and experiences, creating memories together that strengthen the connection between individuals.
• Be honest. Practice honesty and openness in communication, fostering trust and transparency within the relationship.
• Talk about ideas, homes and dreams, fears and disappointments. Engage in meaningful conversations about aspirations, fears, and challenges, allowing for deep understanding and emotional support.
• Encourage one another to do what is right. Support and encourage one another in making ethical and morally upright decisions, promoting growth and integrity within the relationship.
• Be trustworthy and trusting. Build a foundation of mutual trust and reliability, demonstrating dependability and faith in each other's actions.

• Talk out problems and disagreements. Address conflicts and differences constructively, by engaging in open dialogue and finding mutually beneficial resolutions.
•  Look out for one another. Demonstrate care and concern for each other's well-being, offering assistance and support during times of need.
• Listen carefully for another. Practice active listening, showing empathy and understanding towards each other's perspectives and feelings.
• Comfort each other in down times. Provide comfort and reassurance during difficult times, offering solace and emotional support to alleviate distress.
• Have fun. Embrace joy and laughter, finding opportunities to enjoy each other's company and create moments of happiness and levity in the relationship.

That's it. Being a good friend will be simple.

How great Thou art!

In the recently concluded thanksgiving day on June 22, 2013, once again by the help of the Holy Spirit with our religious leaders Bro. Eli Soriano and Bro. Daniel Razon. The congregation was very amazed with the biblical truths about regarding the kind of life we will have in the future. It's not only everlasting life that will be rewarded to the children of God, but in the ultimate truth, we shall attain the glory of God.

To God be the Glory!

Blood donations, websites and books

This week I have some addition about my biography. Check them out at http://www.gerryyabes.com/about

Additions cited about the dates of first and the latest blood donations I have on my list, also with more than a dozen of books I am currently reading and the list of websites I have accounts officially registered on.

Be smart kids. Cheers. :D

Twitter Updates

I just updated my following to my twitter account. Now on balance number both followers and following.

Enjoy guys. Have your twitter account. Embrace today's technology.

2014 and beyond

My website has been sponsored to stay online until May 20, 2014.

Thank you very much. More years to come.