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Thursday, August 03, 2017

Inspiring Stories OFWs Who Are Making Waves In The U.S.

Filipino workers are undeniably world-class and a lot of stories prove it. they excel in many fields whether it is about arts, science, music, sports, etc. We often hear about OFW stories that are sad and tragic. This time we are going to tackle stories that will make OFWs proud.

Filipina Physicist from Washington State University (WSU) have found a possible way of making crystal-based computer memory known as "photoconductivity".

Tarun's work has helped other WSU researchers develop a kind of rewritable crystal memory that, at least for now, can store data for up to a year.

Read More: China's plans to hire Filipino household workers to their five major cities including Beijing and Shanghai, was reported at a local newspaper Philippine Star. it could be a big break for the household workers who are trying their luck in finding greener pastures by working overseas China is offering up to P100,000 a month, or about HK$15,000. The existing minimum allowable wage for a foreign domestic helper in Hong Kong is around HK$4,310 per month. Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the haven for Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. DOLE is expected to have further negotiations on the launch date with a delegation from China in September. according to Usec Say, Chinese employers favor Filipino domestic workers for their English proficiency, which allows them to teach their employers’ children. Chinese embassy officials also mentioned that improving ties with the leadership of President Rodrigo Duterte has paved the way for the new policy to materialize. There is presently a strict work visa system for foreign workers who want to enter mainland China. But according Usec. Say, China is serious about the proposal. Philippine Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello said an estimated 200,000 Filipino domestic helpers are presently working illegally in China. With a great demand for skilled domestic workers, Filipino OFWs would have an option to apply using legal processes on their desired higher salary for their sector. Source: ejinsight.com, PhilStar Read More: The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO Dominador Say, undersecretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), said that talks are underway with Chinese embassy officials on this possibility. China’s five major cities, including Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen will soon be the destinfor Filipino domestic workers who are seeking higher income. The effectivity of the Nationwide Smoking Ban or E.O. 26 (Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environment in Public and Enclosed Places) started today, July 23, but only a few seems to be aware of it. President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Executive Order 26 with the citizens health in mind. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the executive order is a milestone where the government prioritize public health protection. The smoking ban includes smoking in places such as schools, universities and colleges, playgrounds, restaurants and food preparation areas, basketball courts, stairwells, health centers, clinics, public and private hospitals, hotels, malls, elevators, taxis, buses, public utility jeepneys, ships, tricycles, trains, airplanes, and gas stations which are prone to combustion. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places. Read More: ©2017 THOUGHTSKOTO www.jbsolis.com SEARCH JBSOLIS, TYPE KEYWORDS and TITLE OF ARTICLE at the box below Smoking is only allowed in designated smoking areas to be provided by the owner of the establishment. Smoking in private vehicles parked in public areas is also prohibited. What Do You Need To know About The Nationwide Smoking Ban Violators will be fined P500 to P10,000, depending on their number of offenses, while owners of establishments caught violating the EO will face a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days. The Department of Health urges all the establishments to post "no smoking" signs in compliance with the new executive order. They also appeal to the public to report any violation against the nationwide ban on smoking in public places.

Tarun, a postdoctoral research associate at WSU's Physics and Astronomy Department, made the discovery when she left a sample of strontium titanate—a crystal used in jewelry and some electronic components—out on a table counter before testing it for conductivity.
The heightened conductivity effect accidentally discovered by Tarun has enabled the development of crystal memory that can store data at room temperature.Far better than the previous methods that requires heating of the crystals which only gives temporary effect. Now, they are able to make a memory chip that can store a memory for at least a year unlike what they previously make which can fade within days.

Another inspiring story is from a hospital cleaner who inspires the sick and in pain in the hospital where he is working by playing a soothing music for their weary soul.

Rolando Maaba, 55, works as a janitor at the Rockford Health Systems in Illinois. During his free time, he plays the piano at the lobby of the hospital. For him what he is doing is to make people relax while waiting for their hospitalized relative, giving them a sense of calm on their worrisome moments.

Maaba moved to Rockford in 1999 and started working at the hospital in 2013. The self-taught pianist started playing at the hospital by simply asking if he could. He spend his 15 minute break playing beautiful music for the hospital crowd ever since.

The exposure Maaba received from playing piano at the hospital led him to another music gig, playing the piano every Wednesday night at Francesca’s, a local restaurant who was impressed by his playing skills.

Another Filipino who make waves in the US is a teacher. He turns boring algebra into a fun learning experience for his students.
His name is Ramil Buenaventura, a Filipino math teacher for 7th and 8th grade at the Renaissance Charter School in Jackson Heights, New York. He has formulated a way to keep his class alive by integrating singing and games to make his student learn algebra while having fun.

His unorthodox way of teaching has drawn the attention of the New York City Department of Education and recognized his teaching excellence.

He was given the Big Apple Award in 2014, chosen from among three thousand nominees. It gave him the opportunity to speak with the other teachers, lawmakers and union leaders in New York to talk about the policies that will help improve teacher's teaching and learning development. He was also nominated as Homegrown Hero for Education by touching the lives of others inside and outside the classroom
Buenaventura hailed from Mandaluyong and moved to New York in 2003.