SP lauds NOLITC
for TESDA award

The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Negros Occidental unanimously passed a resolution commending the Negros Occidental Language and Information Technology Center, and Mark Escora, for winning in the video-making contest of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority.

NOLITC officer-in-charge, Dr. Ma. Cristina Orbecido, received the citation yesterday during the SP regular session presided over by Vice Governor Eugenio Lacson.

The resolution authored by Board Member Alain Gatuslao of the 5th district states that the administration and personnel of NOLITC and Mark Escora have brought honor to the province of Negros Occidental, and their efforts at showcasing the best in information technology deserve to be commended.

NOLITC won in the Best in Video Award in the 1st Tatak TESDA video-making competition school category, and received P250,000 for a Training for Work Scholarship Program and a trophy, and Escora was awarded a trophy and a Samsung tablet during the awards night held at the PAGCOR Grand Theater in Parañaque City on May 1, 2014.*GPB

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Transcendental
meditation lecture tonight

A lecture on transcendental meditation will be held 6 to 8 tonight at the Chairman’s Hall of the Business Inn in Lacson Street, Bacolod City, with Drs. Poli and Josephine Castillo as speakers, a press release from organizers said.

They will explain the principles and the scientific validation of the practice of transcendental meditation that brings about a wide range of benefits in improving all aspects of life, the press release also said.

The Castillos are the national directors of Transcendental Meditation in the Philippines, and are holders of a doctorate degree on the Science of Creative Intelligence, with 38 years of teaching this type of meditation that is said to be effective in reducing stress, tension, anxiety and depression, the press release also said.

Reports say, it relieves insomnia and normalizes blood pressure, solves the lack of focus and poor memory, provides more energy for increased productivity, and emotional stability.

The free orientation lecture will also feature scientific research studies on the practice of transcendental meditation, done in 250 research institutions and universities in 33 countries in the last 40 years, the press release added.*

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Cholera afflicted
urged to try ORESOL

The Department of Health yesterday said residents afflicted by cholera should replace lost body fluid by drinking ORESOL, or oral rehydration solution, a government press release said.

ORESOL is a homemade solution composed of one teaspoon of salt, and four teaspoons of sugar mixed in one liter of water. Dr. Lyndon Lee Suy of the DOH said that although the treatment was in a way helpful, if diarrhea persists, it is best to consult health workers or bring the patient to the nearest hospital.

To prevent and control cholera, the DOH advised residents to drink only safe and clean water. If one is unsure that the water is safe and clean, the drinking water to be boiled should extend three or more minutes after the boiling point, or do water chlorination.

Residents were also reminded to keep food away from insects and rats, by covering it, washing and cooking food properly, and disposing of human waste properly.

Clean toilet every day, wash hands with soap and water after using toilet and before eating, and keep surroundings clean to prevent flies and other insects and rodents from breeding, the DOH advisory said.

It added that a World Health Organization pre-qualified oral cholera vaccine is available for travelers and people in endemic areas. It is given in two doses and offers protection for three years.

Cholera is an acute intestinal infection caused by ingestion of food, or water contaminated with the bacterium, Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period of less than one day to five days. The bacterium produces an enterotoxin that causes a copious, painless, watery diarrhea that can quickly lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given.

A healthy individual may die within two to three hours if no treatment is provided. Signs and symptoms of cholera include sudden onset of frequent painless watery stools, vomiting and rapid dehydration, sunken eyeballs, wrinkled and dry skin, the press release added.*PNA

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