Museo Pambata - Have You Been There?!

The Museo Pambata is a children's interactive museum, the first of its kind in the Philippines. It is in a sense an alternative to the formal classroom environment where learning resembles a one-way street – the teacher imparts knowledge and the students absorb it. In Museo Pambata, children can use their total senses and learn various concepts at their own pace. It excites the minds of the young, inspires them to learn more, and most importantly revitalizes what child learning should be – fun and exciting!







 To tell you a little bit of history: 
Opened in 1994, Museo Pambata is the dream come true of Nina Lim-Yuson, an early childhood educator and mother of four, who once brought her young children to the Boston Children’s Museum in America. They had so much fun with the museum's hands-on exhibits that she wished there was a similar place back home where her kids - and the millions of Filipino children - can learn and have fun at the same time.

In March 1993, Lim and Yuson presented a proposal of their dream museum, to be situated in the historical Elks Club Building in Manila, to then Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim who had just arrived from a UNICEF Mayors’ Meeting on the Rights of the Child in Mexico City. Much to their joy and surprise, he readily approved it.
The Museo Pambata officers were elected in the first Board of Trustees meeting held in June 1993. Mayor Lim was elected as chairman, Estefania Aldaba-Lim as president, Elizabeth Zobel as vice-president, Wilfrido Tecson as treasurer and Atty. Leocadio de Asis as legal counsel. Nina Lim-Yuson was appointed executive director. Other founding members were renowned stage director Zenaida Amador, Philippine Star founder Betty Go-Belmonte, cultural supporter and businesswoman Doris Ho, National Artist for Architecture Leandro Locsin, PCCI President Jose Pardo, Cultural Center President Teresa Escoda Roxas and businessman Carlos Soriano. The board invited former First Lady Amelita “Ming” Ramos to be honorary chairperson.
Educators, visual artists, architects, museum workers and other professionals met regularly to brainstorm. Concepts were then translated into several theme rooms designed and produced pro bono by architect and stage designer Joselito Tecson.
Scale models were made and presented to prospective sponsors. A brochure conceptualized by premier advertising agency McCann Erickson, led by Emily Abrera, and a 10-minute video produced by Cheche Lazaro's Probe Productions helped "sell" the idea of Museo Pambata.

And to give you some sneak peak on what Museo Pambata is today, check on my album:








Museo Pambata is a non-stock, non-profit organization certified by the Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC), with revenues from investment income; contributions and grants from individuals, groups, foundations, corporations, and government agencies; earned income; and admissions income. For more information you can check on http://www.museopambata.org

Be Safe When The Weather Turns Wild

Safety is the best policy.

The Philippines is no stranger to the strongest and wildest typhoons that pass through the Pacific every year. Dealing with tropical storms, rains, and other weather disturbances is part and parcel of every Pinoy’s life beginning in May.

With the advent of the rainy season, motorists must prepare for the worst-case scenario when it comes to their vehicles. Vehicles take a lot of beating during the wet, wild, and dangerous rainy season, so cars, trucks, jeeps and vans must be in tip-top shape before they are ridden.

For Michelin Tires, safety is the No. 1 concern. Thus motorists must take heed of the following important advice.

1. Listen to weather reports. Check out newspapers, television, radio and the interneteveryday to have an idea about the weather. If it’s raining, look for alternative routes that are not susceptible to floods. If possible, postpone your trip and wait until the weather clears.

2. Check everything thoroughly.Look for leaks, broken lights, or dangling wires. Double check your radiator, engine oil, wheel alignment, and tire pressure. Always bring a bag or container with an umbrella, flashlight, car tools, and even a mini-radio. It always pays to be prepared in case of an emergency.

3. Keep your windshield clean and clear. Wipe away all dirt, especially the sticky ones. Test if your wipers are working. Good vision is your number one friend during thunderstorms and heavy downpours.

4. Don’t neglect your vehicle’s under belly. Floods, puddles, and canals can leave stains and mud on your chassis. This can hamper your car’s performance in the long run. Use a rust-inhibiting chemical spray for the different areas under your vehicle in order to keep them looking brand new. This will also keep your car in better condition for years down the road.

5. Choose appropriate tires for the weather. During heavy rains or floods, a car may lift off the road because its tires may not be able to disperse enough water beneath its treads to provide a strong grip on the road. As a result, the car may lose contact with the road, which can result in loss of vehicle control or something even worse. The tire treads’thickness and design, materials used, and the proper tire pressure all contribute to how firm its grip will be on the roads.

Michelin Tires offers different tire models that are specifically designed for various kinds of weather. Choose a tire with good traction which can brake well on wet and slippery surfaces. Visit the Michelin Tire Selector at www. Michelin.com.ph that can recommend tough and long-lasting tires designed for the rough and wild roads of Metro Manila this coming rainy season.

CFL or LED? Which is the better light for you

With lots of attributes to consider, which is really better for you? Let’s scale it down.

CFL
CFL also known as compact fluorescent is your mini version of a standard fluorescent light bulb.
CFL gives lighting efficiency and has been used for decades now and it has graced our homes as it fits perfectly in an ordinary socket without using an adaptor.
CFLs normally takes a few moments to warm up and reach its full brightness.

However, CFLs contain a small amount of mercury which normally does not cause any hazard but if the bulb breaks accidentally, that’s where the problem comes in. Mercury has been banned in the medical field due to its harmful effect on human health. Regular CFL bulbs lasts up to 6000 hours

Average energy use per year: 767 KWh/yr
Average cost in the Philippines: Php 125 to 300

LED

LED or Light Emitting Diodes was introduce several years back with the promise of lowering your electric bill.

According to the study made by Lighting Research Center, LED light bulbs work by bringing together currents with a positive and negative charge to create energy released in the form of light. The result of this is a fast source of light that is reliable and instantaneous. LED bulbs also fits an ordinary socket without the need of an adaptor and it bright up as soon as you switch it on.

LED bulbs is considered good for the environment and are endorsed by green movements. LED bulbs generally cost more to buy although manufacturing technologies are lowering these prices as we move along.

Regular LED lasts anywhere from 20,000 to 50,000 hours.

Average energy use per year: 329 KWh/yr
Average cost in the Philippines: Php300 to 800

Equal Factor

Both serves your lighting needs efficiently. Both fits in sockets of your lamps and fixtures. Meaning, if you don’t consider the chances of your bulb breaking then you would likely choose CFL over LED because of the price difference.

Points to Ponder:

CFL might cost less but it requires you to buy more bulbs over time whereas LED lights last longer, so even though you’re paying more at purchase, you buy fewer bulbs in the long run.

Considering the humid weather in the Philippines, we should also consider that CFL bulb emits more heat than LED bulb, thus, by choosing wisely, you can reduce the heat index in your home.

Moreover, if you care for the environment, Lower energy consumption decreases carbon dioxide emissions, sulfur oxide, and high-level nuclear waste. CD-R Kings makes it easier for you to decide CD-R King, your one-stop media provider gives you the ease of choosing by taking away the drawback of price difference by making LED bulb available to the General public at a more affordable price.This is effort compliments their advocacy in encouraging people to care for the environment during their California e-bike campaign early this year.

It is also noted that CD-R King offers several choices of LED bulbs with different price range both for personal and industrial use.

Below are some of the choices for regular household use.

For other variants, you may visit CD-R king branches or check out their website at www.cdrking.com.

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