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or when the barometer is way up there as well as in other circumstances. A person may completely recover, if he is extra lucky and has the resources, while some may be debilitated for life, and the not so lucky ones, die instantly. You see survivors in malls,


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t comes like a thief in the night, or at the height of a pleasurable moment,


following: Face. Ask the person to


churches, anywhere, walking with a cane, a limp, or in a


wheelchair. Their diagnosis: cerebrovascular accident or stroke. I took care of a lot of them when I was working at the Silliman University Medical Center.


smile. Does one side of the face droop? Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Or is one arm unable to be raised up? Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is his speech slurred or strange? Time. If you observe any of these signs, call 911


A stroke is a condition which occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced. The brain is subsequently deprived of oxygen and nutrients, which can cause would result to the death of brain cells.


Seek immediate medical attention if any signs or symptoms of a stroke is present, even if they seem to fluctuate or disappear.


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their work ethic and playful charm, but beneath their hilarious antics lies a sincere desire to establish a true home – for themselves and for their new family of customers. Still prone to sentimentality (they confess they can’t listen to sad songs without crying for their mother and father), they have dreams of traveling the world. But first, they want to build something special in Dumaguete, including


immediately. Many factors can increase the risk of a stroke. Some factors can also increase your chances of having a heart attack. Potentially treatable stroke risk factors include 1) Lifestyle risk factors:


overweight or obese, physical inactivity, heavy or binge drinking, and use of illicit drugs such as cocaine and methamphetamines.


high blood pressure. The risk of stroke begins to increase at blood pressure readings higher than 120/80 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg), cigarette smoking or exposure to secondhand smoke, high cholesterol,


volunteering to help poor and orphaned children, just like they used to be, in their little spare time.


2)Medical risk factors: being Think FAST and do the


diabetes, obstructive sleep apnea — a sleep disorder in which the oxygen level intermittently drops during the night and cardiovascular disease, including heart failure, heart defects, heart infection or abnormal heart rhythm. 3) Other factors associated with a higher risk of stroke include: personal or family history of stroke, heart attack or transient ischemic attack, being age 55 or older, race


To detect stroke, think fast


(African-Americans have a higher risk of stroke than do people of other races, and gender). Men have a higher risk of stroke than women. Women are usually older when they have strokes, and they’re more likely to die of strokes than are men. Also, they may have some risk from some birth control pills or hormone therapies that include estrogen, as well as from pregnancy and childbirth (Mayo Clinic). Using FAST in assessing for


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stroke could save a patient’s life and go a long way towards his/her being a productive member of the family and society. So think FAST!


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Development, and its autonomous status.


for kids on the streets or those who have lost their parents,” says Loulou. “And show them that


“We want to be role models


there’s hope for a better life if they work hard and don’t give up on their dreams,” adds Lori. Karma is an apt name for the café, indeed, and thanks to the twins, Dumaguete is the better for it.


Silliman had faculty student exchanges sponsored by the British Council in the 1990s with the research-based Newcastle University, specifically with the Centre for Tropical Coastal Management. JDNP is an initiative for higher education partnerships between UK and the Philippines, providing opportunities for Philippine higher education institutions to connect with people and institutions in the UK. (Mark Garcia)


NOTICE


The public is hereby informed that LUCIANO B. ALVIOLA JR., VICTOR EMMANUEL B. ALVIOLA, both of Bais City, DOLORES MAXIMIANA B. FRAMPTON, of Michigan, USA, and ANDREA B. ALVIOLA, of Dumaguete City, have executed an AFFIDAVIT OF CLAIM WITH WAIVER OF RIGHTS over the Savings Deposit Account of DELIA B. ALVIOLA with Philippine Veterans Bank, Dumaguete City Branch, with Account Number 0047619870- 100 on August 2, 2017, and which is registered as Doc. No. 293, Page No. 19, Book VIII, Series of 2017 in the Notarial Register of Atty. Karissa Faye R. Tolentino.


MetroPost August 13 • August 20 • August 27, 2017 Republic of the Philippines


Regional Trial Court of Negros Oriental 7th


Branch 34 Dumaguete City


In re: Petition for recognition of Foreign Decree of Divorce


Rachel Gemina, Petitioner x-----------------------------------/


of Tab-ang, Brgy. Pagatban, Bayawan City, Negros Oriental; that on Aug. 25, 1995, she contracted marriage with Frank Kerstens, a Belgian national in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental; that on June 5, 2003, she and Frank Kerstens obtained a divorce decree before the Court of the First Instance in Turnhout, duly authenticated by the Civil Registry, Department of Demography, City of Brussels, Kingdom of Belgium; that divorce between a Belgian and a Filipino is allowed; however, as much as Petitioner’s marriage is reflected in the Civil Registry of Dumaguete City, as well as in the Philippine Consulate in Belgium, it has become a legal obstacle for her to remarry; and thus, she prays that the decree of divorce in Belgium between her and Frank Kerstens be recognized in this jurisdiction. Wherefore, finding the Petition sufficient in form and substance, the same is given due course. Set the initial hearing of this case on Aug. 25, 2017 at 8:30 in the morning. Any interested party may appear and show cause, if any, why the Petition should not be granted. Petitioner is hereby directed to furnish a copy of her petition to the Solicitor General.


selected by raffle, of general circulation in the province of Negros Oriental, once a week for three consecutive weeks. The Sheriff assigned to this Court is directed to post copies of this Order at the entrance door of this Court, and in the bulletin boards of the City Hall of Dumaguete City. So ordered.


Philippines. Given this 19th day of June, 2017 in Dumaguete City,


(Sgd.) Rosendo B. Bandal Jr. Presiding Judge


MetroPost August 6 • August 13 • August 20, 2017 Let this Order be published at Petitioner’s expense in a newspaper duly


Gemina through counsel, praying that an Order be issued for the recognition of the existence and validity of her Foreign Decree of Divorce. Petitioner alleges that she is of legal age, married, Filipino and a resident


A verified petition was filed before this Court by Petitioner Rachel ORDER Sp. Proc. No. 2017-5367


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Tels. 225-7725, 422-9209, 225-4488


70 Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City


Marvin Henrick Cirunay, Grade 10, and Bhart Wenverson Manayaga, Grade.11, of Negros Oriental High School, will be competing in the finals of the Battle of the Brains in early September. (Photo by JFP)


Talented senior high school students aspiring to become engineers and scientists can now apply for college scholarships. The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) has opened its undergraduate scholarship programs, namely RA 7687 and Merit to senior high school students who wish to pursue four- or five- year courses in S&T fields starting SY 2018-2019. To be eligible under the Merit program, the student applicant must be: (a) natural born Filipino citizen; (b) member of the top five (5%) percent of the graduating class for non-STEM strand and all are eligible to apply under the STEM strand; (c) of good moral character and good health; (d) qualifier of the 2018 S&T scholarship examination. To be eligible under RA 7687 program, he/she must also be (e) poor, talented and deserving student who


belongs to a family whose socio-economic status does not exceed the set values of certain indicators; and (f) resident of the municipality for the last four (4) years as attested by the barangay chairman.


Qualifiers can choose from among 71 science and engineering courses available, including new such as agribusiness management, medical technology and marine biology.


Scholarship Program scholars will receive subsidies on tuition and other school fees as well as book allowance, monthly living allowance for 10- 11 month duration every year and more. Conversely, DOST-SEI Merit scholars receive the same benefits as the RA 7687 scholars except for a pro-rated monthly stipend depending on the family’s socio-economic status.


Interested students may secure application forms


The aspiring RA 7687


from their principal or school head, or download the forms at www.sei.dost. gov.ph. They must file their application at the DOST Negros Oriental Provincial S&T Center at #24 Yakal St., Daro, Dumaguete City. You may also contact telephone numbers (035) 421-2100 or 225-4551 or dostnegor@ gmail.com.


of application forms (including complete supporting documents) is on August 25, 2017 (Friday). The aptitude examination will be conducted on October 15, 2017 (Sunday), starting at 7:00 A.M. at the Negros Oriental State University-Main Campus I in Dumaguete City for District 2 applicants, NORSU Guihulngan Campus for District 1 applicants and NORSU Bayawan City-Sta. Catalina Campus for District 3 applicants. (Sean Adrian T. Guardiano/DOST Negros Oriental PSTC Media Service)


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energy, and its importance to the country. It is hoped that this will inspire the Negros youth to attempt to live more sustainably, and to teach and influence others to do the same. Winning teams each won a P3,000 cash prize and will have a chance to win the much-coveted Positive Energy Battle of the Brains trophy and a P30,000 cash prize at the grand finals on Sept.5 in Robinson’s Place Dumaguete.


They will likewise be able to meet and greet TV star Robi Domingo, the special guest at the BOTB grand finals.


The BOTB is a project of Energy Development Corp., and is being organized with the assistance of Drink Editorial & Design. EDC,


Positive Energy campaign, has actively engaged the Negros youth in the promotion of clean and renewable energy. Together, EDC and its youth champions aim to secure a brighter, carbon-positive future for Negros and the Philippines as a whole. (PR)


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Integration Bioscience, under a grant from Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. She had also spent several


months in Bangalore, India as a research fellow for the International Fellowship Program Jawaharlal Nehru Center for Advanced Scientific Research.


through the Deadline for the filing


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A chemistry professor at the Mindanao State University- Iligan Institute of Technology, Dr. Mahinay was the first from outside the National Capital Region to have been awarded Outstanding Chemist of the Philippines in 2016 by the Professional Regulation Commission.


her undergraduate degree in Chemistry from Silliman in 1976. She earned her master’s degree in Chemistry at UP Dilliman in 1985, and later placed ninth in the 1986 National Chemistry Board Exam. She holds a PhD in Chemistry from James Cook University in Australia. (PR)


Rizal Ave., Dumaguete City TEL. NOS. 225-4491, 422-6933


Dr. Mahinay obtained


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