Aww-Aww and Meow-Meow

Here are two Public Service Announcements (PSA) from the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) and the manufacturer of pet food, Purina that's been airing on Philippine television. The PSAs recount the poor plight of "pusakals" (pusang kalye) and "askals" (asong kalye). You must have heard, seen or even tasted (Ewww!) dogs getting brutally butchered and eaten while our feline friends became stuffings of siopaos (urban legend or not?) or a victim of road kill.

Created by Publicis and filmed by Henry Frejas, the TV campaign appeals to our conscience that these creatures may be "homeless but not worthless."

Now, look at those eyes of "Muning".



And here's the other one of "Bantay."



If you like the PSAs, help PAWS by giving your P2.50/SMS by texting PURINA and send it to 0917-588-2338 (for non-Globe subscribers) or 2338 (for Globe).

By the way, no animals were hurt during the filming of the ads.

Shameless Plug for Nurses

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The schedules listed are from hospitals and specialty organizations such as the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA), Association of Nursing Service Administrators of the Philippines (ANSAP), Lung Center of the Philippines, Philippine General Hospital, Bulacan Medical Center, Philippine Heart Center - H.E.A.R.T Foundation, Renal Nurses Association of the Philippines (RENAP), Critical Care Nurses Association of the Philippines, Inc. (CCNAPI) and Aesculap Academy - Philippines.

Also visit Nurses' Pad for topics related to the nursing profession.

FrancisM exalted nurses as his heroes

Was reading last night the late Francis "Kiko" Magalona's multiply site "Happy Battle" which chronicled his ordeal with leukemia. As I was reading his online diary about his battle with the Big C, I was amazed on how strong he was and how he dealt with it. I was also surprised as to how he faced the "enemy" and researched about what it does to his body. He even took pictures of himself with all the hematoma and phlebitis he had. I myself learned a lot about leukemia through his blog.

But one of his entries really struck me as he praised the nurses as his heroes. His November 8, 2008 entry reads:

Heroes (by FM)

"There's a plethora of heroes onscreen nowadays. From the comic book superheroes like Spiderman, Batman, Iron Man and even the Hulk, to the television series HEROES that has become widely popular worldwide.

But what about the everyday heroes like registered nurses? These people work day and night, round the clock to care for us. It's not just a profession, it takes a certain pride for them to know their craft, know their patient's condition and be in control when push comes to shove.

I have observed first hand how dedicated they are and along the way, I have forged friendships with them these past 4 months. These are the true HEROES for me."

He also added in one of his reader's comments:

"... Nakangiti sila pero huwag ka, alam ko yung stress na dinaranas nila, maraming drama sa ospital, pero sige lang ng sige. Ako puro ako tattoo, pero sa totoo, takot ako sa karayom ng ineksiyon. Hindi ko kay(a) maging RN...iba sila. =)"

Truly, nursing is a selfless and noble profession and words like these from people like Francis gives us, nurses, the strength to serve others.

Thanks FM for the wonderful lessons and words.

(Image from FrancisM's Happy Battle Multiply site at http://happybattle.multiply.com)