How To Use LPG Safely

Safety is a state of being protected against physical, emotional and spiritual matters and a control hazards to achieve an acceptable level of risk. To maintain one is a challenge that we all encountering right now but if we learn and be reminded every now and then, we can achieve a successful and peaceful way of living. Since March is a fire prevention month, I grab the opportunity when PR Gaz conducted an LPG Safety seminar and plant tour in Pasig City.

PR Gaz is one of our country's leading liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) brand and innovator of the LPG convenience store called PR Gaz Haus. LPG is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases used for cooking, cooling, some appliances or vehicles. It is a product of petroleum that is clear and odorless which is encapsulate in cylindrical container. Since it is a gas, it has a protective precautions that we always remember and PR Gaz officers thought us all about it and I wanna shared it with you.

Safety Tips:

1. Make sure that the connections are intact specially in tank changing, you can use a soapy water leak test (soap will produce bubbles for leaks) to ensure the connections.

2. Make sure that the appliances knob was close before you open the tank's valve.

3. If your using a match, light it first before you open the knob then valve.

4. It is advisable to maximize the valve for cylinder's pressure protection.

5. Open ventilation is advice if suspected leaks are noticed and don't switch any lights and open the faucets for water gas absorption.

6. In the event of fire, close immediately the tank's valve.

Basic Guidelines: 

1. Always keep cylinders upright

2. Keep regulator calibrated and never tamper valve or cylinder.

3. Place cylinder in a ventilated place, away from sources of ignition.

4. Cylinders need to be re-approved every 10 years from the date of manufacture which must be engraved at the tank's handles.

I really learned a lot from this seminar and now I am more confident in handling LPG and know how to manage in case problem occurs. They also showed a short demonstration about LPG, they release an LPG in a contained area with a lower container (beaker) at the end. The container has all the LPG by ignition, this proved that if there's a leakage, it is contained in the lowest area of your house.

PR Gaz also offering a business for you and your community, they support throughout the process of putting up and running the PR Gaz LPG Convenience Store. Visit www.prgaz.com.ph for more informations and details.

Palarong Pambansa 2012 Goes Clean and Green

Memorandum of understanding between the Department  of Education and this year’s host for the Palarong Pambansa, the provincial government of Pangasinan represented by Governor Amado T. Espino, Jr was signed last March 14, 2012 at the Bulwagan ng Katarungan, DepEd Compound Pasig City. 

This year's Palarong Pambansa will focus on having a clean and green environment. DepEd pursue the campaign to make the Palaro an environment-friendly event by requiring food caterers to dispense with plastic and styrofor in the preparation of meals. They started it in some part last year but they decided to focus more for this year's event.

On another clean aspect, Luistro announced that the DepEd   will ensure that athlete screening and games officiating   will be clean and fair to all in keeping with the true spirit of the sporting event.“The Palaro is a venue for values formation among our youth, this is where positive Filipino values should apply,” he reiterated.

Pangasinan Governor Amado T. Espino said that the province will utilize the internet to reach out to more audience regardless of location. We can watch the games in real time at www.palarongpambansa2012.com website. Online and sports enthusiast can participate on spreading the news and happenings on the said game category with their relatives and friends.

DepEd has allocated some P136.5 million for this year’s Palaro.  Most of the events will be played at the Narciso Ramos Sports Center in Lingayen while the rest will be in the cities of San Carlos and Dagupan and the towns of Bugallon and Binmaley. Some 10,000 athletes, coaches and sports officials from the country’s 17 regions are expected to participate in the country’s biggest sports spectacle. 

The 2012 Palarong Pambansa is set from May 6 to 12, 2012 to be participated in by elementary and secondary students from public and private schools.

P&G's Thank You Mom For Seeing the Hero in Me

Procter & Gamble , Proud Sponsor of Moms, launches partnership with the International Olympic Committee and bares Philippines' first bet to the London 2012 Olympic Games. With the event entitled "Thank you Mom for seeing the Hero in me" held last March 7th at The Bluel Leaf, Taguig City, P&G intended not only to support the athletes but most of all the mothers behind their success.

Present on the event is P&G's Mombassador Ms. Kris Aquino which welcomed Mrs Melita Barriga or "Momsky" for the family of Mark Anthony Barriga, our country's first qualified athlete competing in light flyweight boxing. Surprises like home renovations, self makeover, ticket to London was given to Mrs Barriga which is also so grateful and bless for having a good son like Mark.

Philippine Olympic Committee President Peping Cojuangco, Jr gave his solidarity message comments saying "This thrust in recognizing not only the athletes but also the mothers, their tower of strength that was a crucial support to the Philippine representatives in their physical, mental and emotional preparations for the London 2012 Olympic Games.

P&G's Country Marketing Manager Chad Sotelo ended the event by saying "P&G would like to commend Mark for making it to the qualifiers. That alone is a victory to be celebrated. We would like to congratulate Momsky for raising an Olympic hopeful and all the mothers for raising everyday heroes. P&G is committed to walk hand in hand with you in providing the best for you and your families".

Support all the P&G products for them to continue with their advocacy for our country, to name some is the e.Studyante and giving importance to all mothers.

DepEd's Getting Ready For 2012 Palarong Pambansa

This year's Palarong Pambansa at Lingayen, Pangasinan will be on May 6 to 12, 2012. Elementary and secondary students from public and private schools compete for national athletic and they all set and ready for this sport event. As stipulated in DepEd Memo No. 22 series of 2012, this year’s host of the annual national sporting event is the provincial government of Pangasinan and DepEd Regional Office 1 assisted by the schools division office of Pangasinan and the city schools division offices of San Carlos City and Dagupan City.

Department of Education Secretary Br. Armin a. Luistro FSC described the Palaro as “an important component of the basic education curriculum because it promotes physical education and sports which are part of the full development of the youth’s potential.”Moreover “when we say total human development, we mean to develop persons who are physically fit, socially responsible, and globally competitive" he reiterated.

DepEd has allocated a budget of P136.5 million for this year’s Palaro. Most of the events will be played at the Narciso Ramos Sports Center in Lingayen while the rest will be in the cities of San Carlos and Dagupan and the towns of Bugallon and Binmaley. Some 10,000 athletes, coaches and sports officials from the country’s 17 regions are expected to participate in the country’s biggest sports spectacle.

Student–athletes who stand out from the Palaro serve as feeder to the National Sports Associations for further training for international competitions. “In a way, the results of the Palaro provide a database for a more sound and relevant school development program,” added Luistro. The National Executive Committee of the Palaro is chaired by the Undersecretary for Regional Operations. Acting as co-chairmen are the provincial governor and the DepEd 
regional director.