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Yes, our tree is finally up. I am basically done with the decors so that's that. I might add a few more baubles here and there if something nice catches my eye. Otherwise, that's about it. :)

And here's the little girl posing in front of the tree. It looks like she's already got the Christmas spirit, don't you think? :D

We have two beds in this house. One for us, and the other for the guest room. The mattress in the guest room though is a bit old now and looks kind of out of shape. I am thinking of replacing it soon, maybe in the coming year. That is, of course if I find a good deal. Well, let’s hope there is one out there so we don’t have to spend so much on it.

In 1992, at the conclusion of the United Nations Decade of Disabled Persons (1983-1992), the General Assembly proclaimed 3 December as the International Day of Disabled Persons to celebrate and acknowledge the experience and capabilities of people with disabilities (PWDs).

Employment is one of the main issues for PWDs.  In explaining this year’s theme “Decent Work for Persons with Disabilities,” UN Enable highlights  Article 27  titled “Work and Employment” of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

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In every society very few persons with disabilities are gainfully employed. In fact, in most countries up to 80% of persons with disabilities of working age are unemployed. Most others are under-employed or will never have access to the labour market. Everywhere there is a sizable gap between the working conditions and employment trends of persons with disabilities and those without a disability. All too often persons with disabilities are dependent upon begging, hand-outs, and welfare for their livelihood, not through any meaningful employment. The denial of opportunities and negative attitudes are the main reasons why persons with disabilities are disproportionally absent from the workforce.

This year’s International day of Disabled Persons focuses on how to ensure decent work for persons with disabilities and on ways to tap into the abilities of this marginalized talent pool. The recently adopted Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes in Article 27 the rights of persons with disabilities to work and employment on an equal basis with others. It stresses the right of persons with disabilities to earn a living from freely chosen work, and to work in an environment that is both accessible and accepting.

Read more…

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Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo signed Proclamation No. 1157 last October 16, 2006 declaring December 3 as “International Day of Persons with Disabilities in the Philippines.”  The National Council for the Welfare of Disabled Persons (NCWDP) is the lead agency with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), and National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) as partner agencies. 

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Fellow blogger Era handed me the following awards (Thanks, Era!) :

Aww.... I am especially touched by the sexy blogger award because of the new body that I have since giving birth to Erin. Haha! :D

I am passing this on to all the beautiful and sexy blogger mommies out there who frequent this blog. You know who you are. You all deserve it! :)

Summer is here and for many people, it is camping season as well. If you are going sight-seeing anytime soon, then make sure to get a pair of binoculars so you won't miss out on anything important and worth seeing in bush.

I haven't done my bit of camping ever since I could remember. Neither is it J's favorite activity. We're not the outdoors kind of people you see because we still want the comforts that a home could give, like a decent bathroom and toilet. It's just not our cup of tea. Don't get me wrong though. I like nature trekking, just not camping overnight.

On  December 1st.

Take the Lead.

Stop AIDS. Keep the Promise.

Building on from last year’s theme of accountability, the 2007 and 2008 World AIDS Day theme is “leadership”.  This theme will continue to be promoted with the campaigning slogan, “Stop AIDS.  Keep the Promise.” The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) is encouraging everyone to  show leadership – as an individual, in our families, communities or in our place of work.

STOP AIDS Leadership Pledge

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In collaboration with national, regional, global and constituent partners, this initiative asks people from all over the world to pledge their leadership to help stop AIDS. These pledges collected online, by mail and at events, will be used to create exhibitions, banners and other visibility actions during major events in 2008. With a goal of 100,000 signees, these pledges serve as a persuasive tool for leveraging greater political leadership on universal access to AIDS prevention, treatment, care and support and act as a visual example for key national and international decision-makers to follow.

Read more…

Test your knowledge
Take the World AIDS Day Quiz by AVERT, an international HIV and AIDS charity based in UK.

1. Roughly how many children were living with HIV/ AIDS at the end of 2006?
a. 2.3 million
b. 200,000
c. 1.1 million

2. How do most people become infected with HIV?
a. Unsafe sex
b. Injecting drugs
c. Blood transfusions

For the rest of the quiz, click here.

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Lastly, don’t forget to wear the World AIDS Day Red Ribbon.

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By the way, there are lots of recent employment opportunities found in our forum. Make sure to check it out. Who knows you might end up with a really cool job in one of those bay area nursing homes.

Got this from Nol. It's a pretty long tag so please bear with me. :)

1. Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
3. Pick your month of birth.
4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.
5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

My birth month

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.


The Twelve Months

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

Feel free to tag yourself! :)

I am trying to draw up my wishlist for this year’s family gift exchange. I still have not completed it yet because I do not have the slightest idea what to get at $25, except for a book perhaps, which I had already jotted down on my list.

I still don’t know who my partner is because we have yet to draw lots soon. I hope it’s going to be one of the females who love cooking as it will be very easy to get them stuff for the kitchen like chef’s aprons. Cozy Homewares would be a nice shop to browse around but it’s too bad that they deliver for free only to their US customers.

The arrests of journalists and other media practitioners who were covering the Makati incident is not only unprecedented but an outrage. Worse, it is a telling indication of the authoritarian tendencies of this administration, which has fallen in its obsession with political dominance.

That is what the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility said in a statement it issued just now in the light of arrests made on journalists covering the Peninsula Hotel takeover. CMFR also calls on all media, free expression and journalists’ groups in this country as well as abroad to "denounce this atrocity as a willful act to inflict collateral damage on the Philippine press for doing its mandated responsibility of providing the sovereign public the information it needs."

Read here for the statement.

Any moment now, the Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility (CMFR) is issuing a statement on the arrests made on journalists covering the Makati incident.

From Freedom Watch

Journalists and media organizations condemn the arrest of journalists

Maria Ressa, head of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs, condemned the arrests of not only members of the ABS-CBN 2 technical team but also other journalists and media practitioners covering the Makati incident.

"We in ABS CBN News strongly condemn the illegal arrests of our ABS CBN reporters and our colleagues in the media and decry the atrocious treatment we are being subjected to in the hands of the police. Our reporters were in the Manila Peninsula purely to fulfill their duties as journalists," she said.

Read here for more.

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines issues this statement minutes before Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno said on-air that Malacañang is issuing a curfew from 12 mn to 5 am tomorrow. The curfew might be extended tomorrow if the Palace has not "achieved its objectives," Puno added.

Media not the enemy - NUJP
November 29, 2007
Source: GMANews.TV

The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines on Thursday called on the National Police to stop treating journalists who covered the Makati standoff as enemies of the state.

"We protest in strongest terms the PNP's move to forcibly bring some journalists to the National Capital Region Police Office in Bicutan and condemn the confiscation of video footage of the day-long stand-off at the Manila Peninsula Hotel," the NUJP said in a statement.

Read more here.

I love long weekends!!! (who doesn’t)… Tomorrow is a non-working holiday and I used one of my few remaining vacation leaves so I can have a 4-day vacation. This time I will be in Negros Oriental and the beautiful island province of Siquijor. I’m saving the best for last so this will be my last trip for the year. Never been to Dumaguete City and Siquijor so I have no pictures yet to show you here in this post.

This one-day seminar will discuss the Bobath clinical classification of cerebral palsy and treatment of the needs and problems of children with spasticity, athetosis, hypotona and ataxia.

This seminar also includes an introduction to the Bobath Short Guide to Assessment.

About the Speaker: .

Since 2005, Ms. Deanna Kathrina Z. Maranion, a certified Bobath therapist and Head of BAG Philippines, has conducted seminar-workshops and short courses about the Bobath Concept to therapists, physicians, teachers and special education specialists, nurses and caregivers, parents in clinics, hospitals and academic institutions in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. She has also assisted in the Bobath Introductory Course in Jakarta, Indonesia in August 2007. Ms. Maranion completed the Bobath Pediatric Basic Course in South Korea in July 2005.

Ms. Maranion is currently the Executive Director and Chief PT of DREAM for Children with Special Needs Foundation in Cebu City. She is consultant PT at Speechworks Developmental Center (Lipa City, Batangas), Therabilities, Inc (Pasig City, MM) and will soon start serving at The Able Center (Makati City, MM). Ms. Maranion is an alumnus and former faculty member (Department of PT) of the University of the Philippines Manila-College of Allied Medical Professions and has been in pediatric practice for 10 years in Manila, Cebu and Batangas.

Schedule
8:30-9:00 Registration
9:00-11:00: CP Spastic Quadriplegia, CP Spastic Diplegia, CP Spastic Hemiplegia
11:00-11:15 BREAK
11:15-11:45 Athetosis (Athetosis with Spasticity)
12:00-1:30: LUNCH BREAK
1:30- 2:30: Athetosis (Choreoathetosis and Pure Athetosis, Dystonia)
2:30-3:30: Hypotonia
3:30-3:45: BREAK
3:35-4:30: Ataxia
4:30-5:00: Q&A; BAG-Philippines Announcements

When & Where
02 December 2007, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Philippine Cerebral Palsy, Inc.,
Dao and Sacred Heart Sts.,
San Antonio Village, Makati City, Philippines

Seminar Fees
Pre-registration (until November 30): 800 PhP
On-site registration: 1,000 PhP

Registration fee includes 2 snacks and handouts for all lectures.

For reservations and inquiries, please text or call BAG-Philippines at 09177336409. You may also e-mail us at bobath_philippines@yahoo.com.

You'll have to excuse my 'negligence' of this blog for some time. I haven't been getting opportunities in the last couple of days and that has somehow decreased my interest in writing. I can't believe all this paid posting has the capacity to give me the drive to write! It used to be just all about feeling creative. But now, things have changed. And that's not exactly a good thing in my book. :(

When I was a child, I used to watch major league baseball with my dad on TV. He has always been a sports spectator (though never a player) and that has somehow been instilled in me up to this day.

Unlike J, I notice that I also share that love for watching sports with my dad even if I have my own family now. And if I did get the chance to get him a couple of Boston Red Sox Spring Training tickets, I am sure he will be over the moon when he finds out. That is if I do get the chance. Gosh, that would really make some great Christmas present for someone like him who's really into sports like baseball.

The Canadian Institute for Health Information  released a report titled Workforce Trends of Occupational Therapists in Canada last November 20, 2007.  Quoted below was the response of the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists  to this report as posted on their website.

Reported increase in occupational therapists in Canada is insufficient to meet rising demands 

A report released today by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) indicates that the number of occupational therapists in Canada has risen by 27% over five years from 2000 to 2005. This data confirms that occupational therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the health care system. Yet, according to the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists (CAOT), despite constant growth in the number of trained occupational therapists, Canadians continue to experience problems with accessing occupational therapy services.

“We are encouraged by the data that shows a rise in the supply of occupational therapists in Canada, but we continue to be concerned about the ability of the Canadian public to receive occupational therapy services,” said Dr. Susan Forwell, CAOT president. “The number of occupational therapists may have increased, but shortages are reported in many provinces, particularly in rural areas.”

The CIHI report indicates that 90% of the 11,400 occupational therapists in Canada work in an urban centre. Almost one-third are also employed in part-time positions, further reducing the availability of services to meet the rising need for occupational therapy.

The need for occupational therapy services is increasing due to the aging population, greater awareness of the needs of individuals with disabilities, deinstitutionalization of persons with mental illness and recognition of the value of rehabilitation. As a result, a recent CAOT review of labour market information and workforce studies indicates a strong demand for occupational therapists across Canada.

Take a look at the sad plight of these Bhutanese refugees.

The video can be seen here.

Here's what the London-based news agency Journeyman Pictures wrote about the video:

"Why did India open fire on thousands of Bhutanese refugees, trying to cross peacefully into India on their way home? This investigation includes rare footage of the shooting.
Shouting "Bhutan is our homeland", thousands of refugees attempt to stream across the Nepal-India border to go home to Bhutan. But the area is soon flooded with Indian security guards and shots ring out. Two people are killed and hundreds wounded."

These Hindu refugees are descendants from the Nepalese who settled in Bhutan centuries ago. But most of the population of Bhutan are Buddhist. In 1990, the King suddenly withdrew the Hindus' citizenship and forced them out. India allowed them safe passage to reach Nepal but now refuses to let them return to Bhutan. As one man laments: 'We are living a life that is worse than that of animals'."

Journeyman Pictures has other eye-opening video features as well. One good feature it did was about how thousands of American soldiers returning from Iraq have severe mental problems. "They feel abandoned by the Bush administration and claim officials are trying to hide the true scale of the problem," according to the report.

Low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific rolled-of today its year-end sale to its domestic destinations through its much awaited seasonal PISO FARE promotion. The airline is offering 1 peso one-way fares for travel from January 1 to March 12, 2008. More than 100,000 seats are up for grabs. Logically, the promo fare doesn’t include fuel surcharge and government taxes. For example, a one-way fare to Cebu will cost you less than 1,400 pesos, while a one-way fare to Davao costs you around 1,600 pesos.

So hurry and buy your tickets fast as the year end PISO FARE will only run from November 28 to December 2, 2007 or until seats are sold out.

The easiest way to book your PISO FARE flight is through the airline’s web site www.cebupacificair.com

There is a new process called Response to Intervention that is being introduced in schools in the United States. Its purpose is to “provide a safety net for at-risk readers, some of whom have learning disabilities. The idea is to catch students when they begin to struggle, so they can succeed without being ‘labeled.’”

Here is an excerpt from a primer for parents provided by the National Association of School Psychologists so that you can understand the program more.

[…] Simply, “Response to Intervention” refers to a process that emphasizes how well students respond to changes in instruction. The essential elements of an RTI approach are: the provision of scientific, research-based instruction and interventions in general education; monitoring and measurement of student progress in response to the instruction and interventions; and use of these measures of student progress to shape instruction and make educational decisions. […]

[…] Response to Intervention (RTI) is an array of procedures that can be used to determine if and how students respond to specific changes in instruction. RTI provides an improved process and structure for school teams in designing, implementing, and evaluating educational interventions. […]

Read more »

Bloggers as Election Watchdog
Philippines Election Journal
November 25, 2007

When the idea of having a blogging and the 2010 elections forum first came to mind, Luz Rimban is one of those I consulted about it. Last Saturday, that finally happened with Luz, Atty. JJ Disini, and Rachel Khan in the panel.

Luz shared her perspective on bloggers acting as election watchdogs. She started by citing the various gaps noticed by CMFR in the 2004 and 2007 elections that includes:

* There were gaps in reportage in 2004 primarily on party-list elections, local elections, senatorial elections, and policy development issues.

* In 2007, coverage was not as extensive partly due public disinterest and skepticism over electoral institutions. Coverage were more focused on Team Unity versus Genuine Opposition.

* There were key issues that failed to turn out as election issues such as

• Hello Garci scandal
• Extra-judicial killings
• Corruption

* Linking of local issues and elections with national issues and contests did not happen either.

Read more here.

The Occupational Therapy Association of the Philippines Inc. (OTAP) will hold its 43rd Annual Convention on March 29-30, 2008 at Angeles City, Philippines. OTAP invites you to share your innovation, experience in the areas of education, clinical training, practice, professional development, management, and networking by submitting proposals for presentation at the Annual Convention.

Type of sessions
Choose the type of session that best suits your material:

Workshops are 3 hours long and should provide comprehensive information, in-depth information about a specific topic. The material should be based on fundamental knowledge or innovative ideas and should reflect in current trends and practice, education and management. The sessions should incorporate a variety of educational methods, such as lecture, demonstrations, and discussions.

Short courses are 1 hour long and provide the opportunity to deliver a general overview of a broad topic or more detail on a select topic than would be possible during a paper presentation. They are best delivered using a single education method such as a lecture, and allow for a 15-minute question-and- answer period.

Individual papers are 20 minutes long followed by a 10-minute question-and- answer period and provide an arena to report new research, technological advances, programs and techniques.

Posters are visual display of new or interesting techniques, programs, or advances in the profession. A cork bulletin board will be provided. Posters should be prepared in advance and should be large enough to be viewed from a distance of 2 meters.

Instructions for submitting proposals
All aspects of the proposal must be typed. The following items should be arranged in this order:

1) Complete Proposal Sheet (1st page) that contains:

Name of presenter (maximum of 2 for worshops, and 1 for paper, short course and poster presentations), and credentials (i.e. masters, doctorate, etc.) and co-authors (as applicable)
Affiliation (include address and contact numbers of institution)
Home mailing address
Phone number (day and evening)
Fax (include area code)
Email address
OTAP ID number (if applicable)

2) Complete Program Descriptions (2nd page)

Title of Presentation (15 words or less)
Educational learning objective (3 maximum)
Level of material to be presented: Entry-level for students, Basic for practitioners with less than 2 years of experience, Intermediate for practitioners with 2-5 years of experience, Advanced with more than five years of experience, or Multi-level.

Do not put the name of the presenter on this page.

3) Program Abstract (3rd page).

Provide a written summary that clearly states the purpose and content of the presentation in an organized and sequential manner. Do not use abbreviations or jargon. Describe the method of presentation you intend to use and justify why it is appropriate for the topic. Limit this to 200 words. Do not include your name or affiliation in the Abstract.

4) A 2-page curriculum vitae of the presenter.

5) Check to see if your proposal has all the 4 components enumerated above.

How proposals will be reviewed
Each proposal will be peer-reviewed. A volunteer committee of experienced practitioners and OTAP Board Members will make final program selections based on total number of points, topics, number of proposals submitted, anticipated attendance, and competing programming. Please note that the number of proposals receiving high scores may exceed space available. A high score does not guarantee proposal acceptance. Scores will be based on the points and criteria listed below:

Title of presentation: 5 points
Relevance of topic: 25 points
Abstract/Objectives: 60 points
Method of presentation: 10 points
For a total of 100 points.

It should be noted that the years of experience with the content should equal or exceed the level of material to be presented.

OTAP reserves the right to schedule the time that accepted proposals are to be presented. Proposals not accepted will be discarded.

Deadline for Submission: December 21, 2007

All proposals must be received by December 21, 2007. No item postmarked after the deadline will be considered. Faxed proposals will not be accepted. Written notification of the acceptance of program proposals will be mailed by the second week of January 2008.

Mail proposals to:

Ms. Charissa Carlos, OTR, OTRP or
Mr. Charles Bermejo, OTR, OTRP
Co-Chairpersons,
Committee on Scientific Program,
OTAP Annual Convention 2008,
Room 107, Philippine Medical Association Bldg
North Avenue, 1100 Quezon City

Or you may email your proposals (as rich text format) to otap_inc@yahoo.com

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My daughter woke up suffering from high fever last Wednesday, November 14. As always, we (my wife Lynn and I) personally took care of Mitzi — taking of her temperature, giving medicines, etc… We are very cautious of our children’s health especially now that Antipolo is being closely watched and declared by the government as dengue infested area…

Later that day, I brought my daughter to