A Water Dish and Bird Baths in the Garden
It’s 32 degrees Celsius in Lucena, this Saturday afternoon of May. It looks really hot outside and a glass of ice cold water sounds very nice. Before sitting in my computer, I caught a glimpse of a young bird, a Eurasian Sparrow, staring curiously at the water dish in my balcony. Another bird soon came, a Yellow-vented Bulbul, and it went straight to the dish like it’s part of his daily routine and started taking a bath....
Featured Lucenahin: Entrepreneur Joseph Anthony Ronard C. Villanueva
Entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of today’s economy. They have the power to make an impact and be nimble without all the red tape and bureaucracy that can bog down larger companies. Many of the most popular and pioneering companies are concerned not just with creating innovative products, but also with influencing society for the better. They focus on impacting the world in a positive way, even if it’s just on a small scale. This week,...
Growing Basil in Lucena City
Basil is one of the best herbs to grow when you’re a first-time gardener. You can grow them easily in pots or directly in the ground. You can also let the soil dry-out a little before watering again, about 2-4 days for me with the help of mulch depending on the weather and location. When I was first starting a garden, I was told not to grow the seedlings directly under full sun saying it gets too hot in Lucena, especially if...
Senior Citizen Discounts
Your grandparents have probably been using their senior citizen status to avail discounts from public utility vehicles, business establishments, or recreation centers for a long time now, but did you know that aside from those usual perks, there are other discounts that senior citizens can take advantage of? Yes. Due to amendments to Republic Act 9994, discounts available to senior citizens with Filipino citizenship have been expanded...
Ugat Lucena 2015: A Rekindling Festivity
Alyssa Mae R. Tolcidas Inaugurated in 1983 by the late founder, Mr. Ronaldo Zabalerio, and Mrs. Loreta Cadavillo Galang, Ugat Lucena started as a social club which later evolved into the socio-civic organization we know today— Ang Tunay At Nag-iisang Ugat Lucena Mula 1983 (The One and Only Bonafide Ugat Lucena Since 1983). Ugat Lucena is an aggrupation of well-meaning individuals who are: natives of Lucena City; with Lucenahin Roots;...
HandsFree Media Productions: Now Casting for Quezonian Talents
Are you a male or female between the ages of 16-25? Do you have talent and a pleasing personality?Are you willing to appear in front of television cameras? Do you have a knack for acting? TV hosting? If yes is the answer to all of these questions, then we want to meet you! HandsFreeMedia Productions, launched in 2007 by prominent Lucenahin and TV/Indie Film Director Mr. FelinoTañada, is a private production outfit behind such indie...
How to Avoid Rabies
Animals can make cute pets and great companions; however, as cute and adorable as they usually are, there are times when they can pose serious risks to you and your loved ones. One of those risks is rabies. Cases of rabies infection are typically more prevalent during summer months when animals and humans are more likely to have close encounters because of increased outdoor activities, and while this shouldn’t stop you and your...
Southern Luzon Expressway to Extend All the Way to Lucena
After many years of negotiations, President Benigno S. Aquino has officially announced that a multi-billion peso project that will extend the Southern Luzon Expressway (SLEX) from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena, Quezon has finally received the green light. The project, to be known as SLEX Toll Road 4 (TR4) is expected to shorten the travel time from Sto. Tomas, Batangas to Lucena City, Quezon from four hours to just one. Estimated to...
Installing a Rainwater Collection System at Home: Why You Should Try it Too
Dry, summer days will be here again. For some households, this means rationing of water supply at best or no water supply at all during the worst of days. Thankfully, there’s a quick and simple solution to this problem that you can try at home. We’re talking about installing a rainwater collection system in your yard. “Don’t people only do that when they have leaky roofs or when they’re making a desperate attempt to collect some...
Solar Power 101: Things You Should Know About Getting Solar Panels for Your Home
Alternative sources of energy have been receiving a lot of attention lately, and solar energy is one of those. After all, not only is it free, it’s also practically unlimited. We’ve been thinking of having a solar panel system installed in our compound for some time, so when we heard that an acquaintance knows a solar panel installer, we wasted no time in contacting them so we can discuss how we’re going to go about...
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