Tuesday, June 09, 2026

06102026 wed

Php10 pandesal

Site pogi
Wfh ganda at ryan.

Php70 2x35 mineral water
Php265 9x30 large egg

SEF Gamitin.

Magandang gabi, there are two types of funds that are important given the series of events recently.

Im talking about the SEF, opening na naman ng classes and before natin pag-usapan ang mahabang listahan ng mga suliranin, silipin natin at dagdagan ang ating kaalaman.

Ang pangalawa ay ang calamity fund given the earthquake sa GenSan kaninang umaga. Let me discuss this tomorrow to guide the LGUs.

The Special Education Fund (SEF)is a local government fund that comes primarily from the additional 1% tax on real property, collected by provinces, cities, and municipalities, as authorized under the Local Government Code of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7160) and subsequently governed by more recent laws and regulations on basic education financing.

In simple terms:

Property owners pay real property tax (RPT).

An additional 1% levy is imposed specifically for education purposes.

Collections are placed in the SEF and managed by the Local School Board.

Purpose of the SEF

The fund is intended to supplement national government appropriations for education. Under current rules, SEF may generally be used for:

* Construction, repair, and maintenance of school buildings and facilities.
* Procurement of educational equipment and learning resources.
* Operation and maintenance of public schools.
* Payment of salaries and benefits of locally funded teaching and non-teaching personnel.
* Sports development and educational programs.
* Other education-related expenditures authorized by law and approved by the Local School Board.

Take note po, mahalaga yung approval ng Local School Board.

Para sa mga auditor, mahalaga na makita yung direct at demonstrable benefit to basic education sa bawat gastusin na galing sa Special Education Fund.

Gamit ang chat pt, heto ang mga common audit findings sa pag-gamit ng nasabing pondo.

1. Use of SEF for Non-Educational purpose

Auditors frequently find expenditures charged to SEF that have no direct relation to basic education, such as:

* General LGU activities.
* Excessive hospitality expenses.
* Projects benefiting the general public rather than schools.

Naalala ko nung kapanahunan namin, ginagamit din sya sa mga bonus in the form of gift checks at honorarium kaya syempre, nadi disallow!

2.Violation of laws and regulations governing SEF utilization.

a. Procurement Irregularities

Examples include:

* Lack of competitive bidding.
* Splitting of contracts.
* Incomplete supporting documents.
* Purchases without proper needs assessment.

Kadalasan ang auditor ay nakakasilip ng mga audit issue na may kinalaman sa tinatawag na transparency, economy, and value for money.

Kumbaga ay hindi sulit sa ginamit na pera yung naging resulta!

3. Unutilized or Idle Funds

Many LGUs accumulate substantial SEF balances that remain unused despite shortages in schools.

Common causes:

* Poor planning.
* Delayed procurement.
* Lack of project readiness.

Sa kadalasan yung pondo para sa education ay hindi pinakinabangan ng mga mag-aaral at guro. Sayang naman!

4. Unauthorized Personnel Expenses

SEF may be used for certain education-related personnel, but auditors often note:

* Payments to personnel not engaged in education functions.
* Allowances lacking legal basis.
* Benefits granted without Local School Board approval.

5. Lack of Local School Board Authorization

Projects are sometimes implemented without proper approval or documentation from the Local School Board.

Madalas, kinakakitaan ito ng mga auditors ng kahinaan or posibleng pag circumvent ng existing internal controls kung hindi man kahinaan ng pamamahala.

6. Incomplete or Defective School Projects

Common findings include:

* Delayed construction.
* Unfinished classrooms.
* Poor-quality repairs.
* Facilities not being used.

7. Weak Property and Inventory Controls

Auditors frequently observe:

* Missing laptops and equipment.
* Unrecorded educational materials.
* Lack of inventory reports.

Mahalaga na hindi lang pera ng bayan ang iniingatan, pati na rin mga kagamitan o pag-aari ng pamahalaan.

We need to manage and prevent Risk of loss, theft, or misuse of government property

8. Excessive Cash Advances and Liquidation Problems

Recurring observations include:

* Long-outstanding cash advances.
* Incomplete liquidation documents.
* Unsupported expenditures.

Sa mga ganitong usapin, mahalaga na mapatunayan kung tama ba ang paggamit ng pera ng bayan.

Mahalaga ang immediate liquidation ng cash advances lalo na at hirap ang ating pamahalaan sa pananalapi.

Madalas din na mabilis ang palitan ng mga opisyales kaya kailangan yung immediate liquidation para masiguro yung responsibilidad sa pag-gastos o kung may naiwan bang natirang pera na dapat agad maisauli sa kaban.

O hayan, hindi lang confidential funds at flood control funds, marami pang ibang pondo at dapat tayo ay mapagbantay kung gusto natin ng matino at kapaki-pakinabang na pamamahala ng pera ng bayan

Heto nga pala kami nung bata pa at halos lahat kami ay nag-aral sa public school.

Kung gusto nating alagaan ang kalidad ng edukasyon, mainam ding alamin kung ano ang pondo na ginagamit para dito!

Goodnight !

Parathyroid awareness

๐Ÿฆ‹๐Ÿ’œ PARATHYROID AWARENESS: If the Parathyroid Glands Were Removed Due to a Tumor, Will Calcium Levels Ever Return to Normal? ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฆ‹

This is a very common question among many patients, especially those who have gone through thyroid or neck surgery:

“If the parathyroid glands were removed because of a tumor, will calcium levels ever go back to normal, even after many years?”

✨ The simple answer: It depends on the situation.

The parathyroid glands are tiny glands located behind the thyroid. Their job is to help regulate calcium levels in the body. Calcium is very important for:

๐Ÿฆด Bone health
๐Ÿ’ช Muscle movement and strength
❤️ Heart function
๐Ÿง  Nerve function

If the parathyroid glands are removed or affected during surgery (for example due to a tumor, thyroid cancer, or thyroidectomy), calcium levels may become low.

๐Ÿ“Œ There are 2 possible situations:

1️⃣ Temporary Hypoparathyroidism (Temporary)Sometimes, the parathyroid glands become “shocked” or temporarily stop working after surgery, but they are not permanently damaged. In these cases, calcium levels may return to normal after weeks, months, or sometimes even longer, depending on how the glands recover.

2️⃣ Permanent Hypoparathyroidism (Permanent)If most or all of the parathyroid glands were removed or are no longer functioning, some people may need long-term or lifelong calcium and Vitamin D (calcitriol) supplements to help keep calcium levels stable.

๐Ÿ’ก But remember:Just because years have passed does not always mean there is no hope. Some patients still experience improvement over time, while others may continue needing maintenance treatment. Every person’s healing journey is different.

⚠️ Important reminder:Regular follow-ups with your doctor are very important. Doctors may monitor:

✔️ Calcium levels
✔️ PTH (Parathyroid Hormone)
✔️ Vitamin D levels
✔️ Phosphorus and Magnesium (in some cases)

If you experience symptoms such as:

▫️ Tingling or numbness in the fingers or lips
▫️ Muscle cramps or twitching
▫️ Weakness or palpitations

Please consult your doctor, as these may be signs of low calcium levels.

๐Ÿ’œ To all thyroidectomy, thyroid cancer, and parathyroid warriors you are not alone. Healing looks different for everyone, and proper monitoring matters. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Would you like a separate post explaining calcium, parathyroid function, and post-surgery recovery in more detail? Comment below ๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ’œ



Monday, June 08, 2026

06092026 tue

Php25 arozcaldo
Php30 Canton sotanghon

wfh ganda
Site pogi

Php20 taho

Ph12+30+100 pogi.

Jeff paid php5k.

Php30 pamasahe pogi

Stroke

Na-Stroke Gawin Agad Ito
Payo ni Doc Willie Ong

Kapag may inatake ng stroke, kumilos agad (Time is brain). 
1. Dalahin agad sa Emergency Room (ER) ng malaking ospital ang pasyente, mas mabuti kung gobyernong ospital. Tumawag kaagad ng ambulansya (+63216911 Lifeline pero may bayad po) o isakay sa taxi, tricycle, jeep o sasakyan ninyo o ng kapitbahay. Kung mahirap buhatin, kumuha ng silyang plastic, iupo ang pasyente at pagtulungan ng 4 na tao para madala sa sasakyan. Huwag po maghantayan o magpalipas ng ilang oras kung ano ang gagawin, dalahin agad sa ER.
2. Itatanong sa ER sa nagdala sa pasyente . Gaano na katagal simula nung unang nakita ang sintomas ng stroke? 
3. Sintomas ng Stroke:
Ang pinakamabilis at pinakamadaling paraan para malaman kung na-istrok ang isang tao ay sa pamamagitan ng pag-tanda sa BEFAST test ng American Stroke Association.
Kapag may pinaghihinalaan kang na-istrok, suriin agad ang mga sumusunod:
B - Balance (Balanse): Biglang nawawalan ng balanse, nahihilo, hindi makatayo, natumba, hindi derecho ang lakad, hindi makalakad, nakaupo o nakahiga na lang, o ayaw nang magising.
E - Eyes (Mata): Biglang lumalabo, nadodoble, o nawawala ang paningin sa isa o parehong mata.
F - Face Drooping (Paglaylay ng Mukha): Tumagilid ba o namamanhid ang isang bahagi ng mukha? Pangitiin ang tao para makita kung pantay ito.
A - Arm Weakness (Panghihina ng Braso): Biglang nanghihina o namamanhid o walang pakiramdam ang isang braso o binti. Paangatin ang dalawang kamay; tingnan kung bumabagsak ang isa. Hindi makagalaw.
S - Speech Difficulty (Hirap Magsalita): Naubulol ba, nabibilaukan, o hindi maintindihan ang sinasabi o hindi makausap? Pasabihin siya ng isang simpleng pangungusap.
4. Mga DAPAT IWASAN:
HUWAG magpakain o magpainom: Maaari silang mabulunan.HUWAG magbigay ng gamot: Iwasang magpainom ng aspirin o iba pang gamot nang hindi nag-a-advice ang doktor.
5. Sa unang 24-48 oras kung stable na ang pasyente, hilingin sa inyong doktor na i-refer agad sa Physical Therapy o Rehabilitation Doctor, hindi po dahilan na magpapahinga muna. Ang rason ay para masulit ang "Golden Period" ng utak at maiwasan ang mga permanenteng komplikasyon sa katawan tulad ng pagtigas ng kasu-kasuan at bed sores.



Sunday, June 07, 2026

06082026 mon hatid nakadumi

Hatid pogi

Php39 toll fee
Php301 jolibee
Php39 toll fee

punta la bien burol gerry ramos
Php1000 abuloy.

Php58 lacatan
Php105 puso ng saging at langka sa gata

Php2500 paid Cathy upa sa bahay balance sa 6/15 php2.5k.

Php626.15 paid maynilad namin
Php187.05 paid maynilad cris

Php20 bigay kay jing jing + sabon

Php30+30 pmasahe pogi

9pm na naka uwi si ganda with ryan.


House bill no. 6553

๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ ๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐——๐—”๐—ง๐—˜: ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐Ÿฒ% ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ ๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—•๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—ข๐—ฉ๐—˜๐——? ๐Ÿ ⚖️

Many Filipino families are asking:

“Will estate tax be abolished already?”

This is an important issue because many inherited properties in the Philippines remain unsettled for years — sometimes even decades — because heirs cannot immediately pay estate tax, penalties, documentation expenses, and transfer costs.

At present, there are legislative proposals in Congress seeking to abolish the estate tax, including proposals such as House Bill No. 6553 and House Bill No. 6535, which aim to repeal the current 6% flat estate tax under the National Internal Revenue Code.

However, it is very important to clarify:

๐—˜๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ฎ๐˜… ๐—ฎ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ฎ ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜„.

It is still a pending legislative proposal and must still go through the proper process in Congress before it can become effective.

๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—œ๐—ฆ ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—œ๐——๐—˜๐—” ๐—•๐—˜๐—›๐—œ๐—ก๐—— ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ ๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ง๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก?

The main idea is to remove the immediate tax burden on heirs when a family member dies.

Instead of taxing the estate upon death, the proposal seeks to shift the tax burden to the time when the inherited property is eventually sold.

In simple terms:

✅ No immediate estate tax upon death
✅ Easier transfer of inherited property to heirs
✅ Less pressure on grieving families
✅ More idle properties may be unlocked and returned to productive use
✅ Taxes may instead be collected when the property is sold through the usual transaction taxes

This is why some lawmakers describe the proposal as a shift from a “tax on death” to a “tax on transaction.”

๐—ช๐—›๐—ฌ ๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ ๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ช๐— ๐—”๐—ž๐—˜๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐—ฃ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—œ๐—ก๐—š ๐—™๐—ข๐—ฅ ๐—ง๐—›๐—œ๐—ฆ?

Supporters of estate tax abolition point to several practical reasons:

1️⃣ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐—ต ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜
Even if the family owns land, they may not have enough cash to pay estate tax and transfer expenses.

2️⃣ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐˜† ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ
Because titles are not transferred, many properties cannot be sold, developed, mortgaged, donated, or properly used.

3️⃣ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฎ๐˜†
When estate tax is not settled on time, penalties, surcharge, and interest may accumulate.

4️⃣ ๐—œ๐˜ ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—น๐—ฝ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ผ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐˜ƒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜‚๐—ฒ
If heirs can transfer inherited assets more easily, more properties may return to the market, support development, and generate future tax collections through actual transactions.

๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—”๐—•๐—ข๐—จ๐—ง ๐—ง๐—›๐—˜ ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ง๐—”๐—ซ ๐—”๐— ๐—ก๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—ฌ ๐—˜๐—ซ๐—ง๐—˜๐—ก๐—ฆ๐—œ๐—ข๐—ก?

While abolition is still being discussed, there is also a separate proposal to extend the Estate Tax Amnesty.

House Bill No. 6614 seeks to extend the estate tax amnesty period until December 31, 2028 and expand the coverage to estates of decedents who died on or before December 31, 2024.

This bill has already passed the House of Representatives on third and final reading and has been filed/transmitted in the Senate.

But again, based on available public information, heirs should still verify whether the extension has already become law before relying on it.

๐—ช๐—›๐—”๐—ง ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—ข๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—— ๐—›๐—˜๐—œ๐—ฅ๐—ฆ ๐——๐—ข ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ช?

Do not wait blindly.

If your family has an inherited property, it is better to start checking the documents now:

✅ Certified true copy of title
✅ Tax declaration
✅ Death certificate of the registered owner
✅ Marriage certificate, if applicable
✅ Birth certificates of heirs
✅ Extrajudicial settlement or settlement documents
✅ Real property tax status
✅ BIR estate tax requirements
✅ Registry of Deeds transfer requirements

Even if the law changes later, families who already organized their documents will be in a better position to act.

๐—œ๐— ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง๐—”๐—ก๐—ง ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—”๐—Ÿ ๐—˜๐—ฆ๐—ง๐—”๐—ง๐—˜ ๐—ฅ๐—˜๐— ๐—œ๐—ก๐——๐—˜๐—ฅ

For buyers, be careful when buying inherited property.

Before paying reservation money, earnest money, or full payment, check if:

✅ The registered owner is still alive
✅ If deceased, the estate has been settled
✅ Estate tax or amnesty requirements have been complied with
✅ The heirs have authority to sell
✅ There is an Extrajudicial Settlement or court settlement, if needed
✅ The title can actually be transferred

A good property deal can become a legal and transfer problem if estate issues are ignored.

๐—•๐—ข๐—ง๐—ง๐—ข๐—  ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ก๐—˜

Estate tax abolition is a promising proposal, but it is not yet final law.

Estate tax amnesty extension is also moving forward, but families should verify the latest status with the BIR, Congress, Senate, or their legal/tax adviser before making decisions.

For now, the safest move is this:

๐—ข๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐˜‚๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€.
๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ต.
๐—–๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ.
๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜‚๐—น๐˜ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€.
๐——๐—ผ ๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐˜ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ฏ๐˜‚๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ.

๐Ÿ‘ ๐—Ÿ๐—œ๐—ž๐—˜, ๐—™๐—ข๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—ข๐—ช & ๐—ฆ๐—›๐—”๐—ฅ๐—˜ for regular real estate tips, property due diligence reminders, buyer protection updates, and practical guidance for property owners, buyers, sellers, heirs, and investors.

For guidance and Q&A:

Samuel O. Lao
Licensed Real Estate Broker
PRC REBL No. 1368
Samuel O. Lao and Associates
Mobile/Viber/WhatsApp: 0917 323 6123

Sources reviewed:
Philippine News Agency report on House Bill No. 6553; House Bill No. 6535 filed in the House of Representatives; Department of Finance statement supporting House Bill No. 6614; ABS-CBN, BusinessWorld, and Inquirer reports on House approval of the estate tax amnesty extension bill; Senate legislative record for House Bill No. 6614.

Disclaimer:
This post is for general information and educational purposes only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Estate tax rules, amnesty deadlines, documentary requirements, and transfer procedures may change depending on new laws, BIR regulations, and government issuances. Please verify with the BIR, Registry of Deeds, LGU Assessor/Treasurer, lawyer, accountant, or qualified tax professional before making any legal, tax, or real estate decision.

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Saturday, June 06, 2026

LOS GLOBE NAMIN 11:40AM 06072026

Pogi: Pa walang internet. Naka RED ang LOS.

Me: pumunta sa labas tiningnan ang poste sa may Magnolia. Bingo may sasakyan ng globe na nakatigil.

Me: Kinuha ang small bag + cellphone + payong pumunta kay sis thelma. Inantay ang globe tech na bumalik.

Me: call pogi wala nasagot naliligo pala.

Dumating taga globe.

Me: kuya nawala ang internet namin LOS. Baka may nasagi kayo during installation.

Globe Tech: Teka sir kukuhanin ko yung laser.

Globe driver: Baka lumuwag. Bawal po kaming maglipat o mabunot ng linya. Pag nahuli may Php10k na fine. 5k sa tech + 5k sa driver.

11:59 nag chat pupunta daw sya sa gym.


Globe Tech: nakita pula. install nya laser sa linya. pumunta uli sa poste ayun lumuwag daw. Inayos nya raw. Tapos balik sa amin inalis si laser binalik ang linya. ayun yung LOS naging dilaw na.

Ayus na may signal na uli. 40MBPS.


QUICK response resulted to quick result.




06072026 sun di nakadumi

4am Punta manaog Mama at Cris

Php grab

Php40 goto with laman
Php40 malabon

Gym pogi.
Php12 +13 pamasahe.
Php13+30 pamasahe.
Php250 zarks chicken

mama/cris pauwi galing cabanatuan.11pm

Php500 grab mama.


Anim

Six of the most common garden pests — and they all respond to the same basic treatment. ๐ŸŒฟ

Neem oil and soft soap diluted in water are effective against aphids, whitefly, scale insects, thrips, and spider mites. Apply to the undersides of leaves at dusk, twice a week for two weeks.

How to spot them quickly:

— Aphids: clusters of soft green, black, or grey insects on new growth and leaf undersides
— Whitefly: a white cloud rises when you disturb the plant; adults visible under leaves
— Scale insects: fixed brown bumps on stems — they don't move
— Mealybugs: white, waxy fluff at stem joints and leaf axils
— Thrips: silvery streaked patches with small black dots on leaf surfaces
— Red spider mites: tiny moving red specks, leaves turning bronze and dull

Check the undersides of leaves each week — most infestations are easy to manage when caught early ๐Ÿ”

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When love..

When Love Turns to Penalty: Is It Ethical?
- Dr. Tony Leachon 

I have spent years pouring time, effort, and devotion into an organization I have loved so well. It was a home, a community, a place where ideals of service and integrity were supposed to thrive.

Yet now, that same institution has chosen to penalize me—not for wrongdoing, but for fighting for a higher goal, for standing on ethical ground. “I learned during all my career to enjoy suffering.”

This raises a painful question: What is ethical? Is it defending the victims of negligence and corruption, or is it complicity in the commission of a crime by remaining silent?

The Defender Becomes the Accused

The paradox is stark. The defender of the oppressed becomes the victim of power play, conflict of interest, and corruption. Those who should have stood shoulder to shoulder with me have yielded to pressure, choosing convenience over conscience.

I am reminded of the words: “Even Jesus was not welcome in His own hometown.” Advocacy often means rejection, even from one’s own peers.

The Cost of Advocacy

I have fought for preventive health education, championed the Sin Tax Law, helped push the Universal Health Care Law, guided the nation through COVID-19, exposed PhilHealth corruption, and stood with families in the Dengvaxia tragedy.

These battles were never about personal gain. They were about conscience, compassion, and justice. Yet the cost has been high: sleepless nights, tarnished reputation, strained relationships, and now, institutional censure.

Gratitude and Stillness

In these trials, I am deeply grateful for the prayers and encouragement of colleagues, friends, family members, and patients. Their words remind me that while institutions may falter, solidarity and compassion endure.

This is a time to be humble, to set ego aside, and to accept fate and destiny with grace. It is also a time to step back, to listen, and to discern what God’s plans may be for me.

The Ethical Divide

Ethics is not a matter of convenience. It is a matter of courage. To defend victims is to uphold the very oath of medicine and the essence of humanity. To remain complicit is to betray both.

Organizations may choose silence, apathy, or complicity. I cannot. For me, ethics demands standing with those who suffer, even if it means standing alone.

The Path Forward

There are many speculations about the turn of events. Betrayal, politics, indifference—it is not surprising. That is life.

But I will keep going. My goal remains to help more people achieve their health goals, to restore trust in institutions, and to ensure that the sun will rise brightly in the east.

Titles, positions, and wealth may fade. But conscience, compassion, and courage endure. And if my life has made even a small difference, then yes—it has been worth it.

In stillness, I seek peace. In humility, I accept destiny. And in faith, I trust that God’s plan will unfold in His time.

#RelentlessForChange

Tony Leachon

Hingi pondo.

MULING HUMIHINGI ANG PHILHEALTH NG PONDO SA GOBYERNO; ๐Ÿค”

Dahil ang P70 Billion subsidy na ibinigay ng gobyerno para sa mga indirect contributors nito; ๐Ÿค”

Ay naubos na po ng Philhealth sa unang limang buwan palang ng taong ito. ๐Ÿค”

Para po sa kaalaman ninyo, dahil po sa ating Universal Healthcare Law; ๐Ÿค”

Binabayaran na po ngayon ng gobyerno ang Philhealth contributions ang mga tinatawag na indirect contributors na mga Pilipino. ๐Ÿค”

Sila po ang mga senior citizens at PWDs na walang trabaho, mga indigents o mga mahihirap na pasado sa antas ng DSWD mismo; ๐Ÿค”

At mga Pilipinong miyembro ng 4Ps at iba pang ganitong klaseng programa ng gobyerno. ๐Ÿค”

At sa ngayon po ay nasa 53.2 Million na, o halos kalahati na ng mga Pilipino, ang itinuturing na indirect contributors ng Philhealth mismo. ๐Ÿค”

Ganyan na po kabigat ang programang pangkalusugan ng bansang ito. ๐Ÿค”

Kaya nga sana po ay naiintindihan na ninyo, kung bakit tinutuligsa ko ang mga magnanakaw na pulitiko; ๐Ÿค”

At ang pagkuha dati ng pondo ng Philhealth para lang manakaw rin ito. ๐Ÿค”

Kaya nga pati ang mga kasamahan nitong pilit paring pinagtatakpan ang mga pagnanakaw na ito; ๐Ÿค”

Ay hindi ko rin pinalalampas sa pagtutuligsa ko. ๐Ÿค”

Dahil para po saakin, ay parang magnanakaw narin kayo. ๐Ÿค”

Dahil ginagawa niyo parin ito, kahit alam niyo na kung gaano na kahirap ang bansang ito. ๐Ÿซก

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#attygbehindthenews 
#philhealth
#indirectcontributors 
#photocredittotheowner



Friday, June 05, 2026

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While they are

 While politicians are busy with Senate coups, impeachment battles, ICC arrest drama, and walkouts — I want to remind everyone what actually matters to us as tax-paying Filipinos.


We are paying taxes every single month. VAT on everything we buy. Excise on every liter of fuel. Income tax from every paycheck. We are not paying these for political theater. We are paying these for public service. And right now, the people spending our money are spending all their energy protecting themselves instead of serving us.


So let me put the spotlight back where it belongs.


₱805 billion in alleged flood control kickbacks. Where are the convictions? Names have been named. Testimonies are on record. Assets have been frozen. But nobody is in prison. We need this resolved — not buried under a hundred other headlines designed to make us forget.


₱60 billion stolen from PhilHealth while the agency ran a ₱356.6 billion deficit. Hospitals went unpaid. Cancer and dialysis programs were gutted. Dr. Tony Leachon filed a plunder case against the officials responsible. That case needs to move forward without obstruction. Those are healthcare funds for sick Filipinos — not discretionary spending for politicians to redirect.


Typhoon season starts next month. The flood control infrastructure that ₱545 billion was supposed to build between 2022 and 2025 is still incomplete — because ₱118 billion of it went to ghost projects. Real typhoons are coming. Real floods are coming. And real Filipino families will be standing in waist-deep water in their living rooms because the walls that should have protected them were never built. We are expecting zero preventable deaths this season. Zero. The government needs to fulfill what it should have fulfilled long ago.


That's what matters. Not who sits as Senate President. Not which faction wins the impeachment vote. Not which senator gets "protective custody" from what arrest warrant. Those are their problems. Flood control, PhilHealth, and justice for stolen public funds — those are ours.


Every hearing, every walkout, every press conference, every counter-allegation — ask yourself one question: does this get us closer to convictions, better healthcare, and flood walls that actually exist? If the answer is no, it's a distraction. And we cannot afford to be distracted right now.


The powerful are fighting over control of 2028. We're fighting to survive 2026.


We deserve better than being an audience to their self-preservation. We deserve a government that spends its energy on the things our taxes were meant to pay for.


Stay focused, kabayan. Don't let the noise drown out what actually matters.

Thursday, June 04, 2026

RIP

Rest in peace classmate Gerry Ramos june 5, 2026 at the age of 60..

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Bakit nga ba?

 ๐Ÿ˜ต ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—›๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ถ๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚ ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐˜…๐—ฒ๐˜€. ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ข๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฃ๐—ฒ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ.


And the law says you can't just kick them out. Here's why — and it starts from the very top.


๐Ÿ“œ ๐—œ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—˜๐˜๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—œ๐—ป ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜€๐˜๐—ถ๐˜๐˜‚๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป


The 1987 Philippine Constitution — the very foundation of our legal system — explicitly says that urban or rural poor dwellers cannot be evicted nor their homes demolished except "๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข๐˜ค๐˜ค๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ญ๐˜ข๐˜ธ ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ช๐˜ฏ ๐˜ข ๐˜ซ๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ต ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ ๐˜ฉ๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฏ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ." It also mandates the State to provide decent and affordable housing for the underprivileged.


This means informal settlers are protected by no less than the Constitution itself.


⚖️ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐˜ ๐—˜๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ


Republic Act 7279 — the Urban Development and Housing Act (UDHA), also known as the Lina Law — turned eviction into a heavily regulated, multi-step process. Under this law, if informal settlers on your land qualify as "underprivileged and homeless," you cannot remove them without:


▸ A written notice at least 30 days before eviction

▸ Adequate consultations with the affected community

▸ A court order

▸ The presence of government officials during demolition

▸ A ready relocation site before a single structure comes down


Miss even one of these steps? The entire eviction process can be declared illegal — and you may even be the one facing charges.


๐Ÿš️ ๐—ช๐—ต๐˜† ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜„ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—บ


Because the law was designed with social justice in mind. The Philippines has a long, painful history of poverty and forced displacement. The framers of the Constitution, and lawmakers (say what you will about them) saw homelessness not just as a legal problem but as a human rights issue.

The government is constitutionally obligated to provide housing — and since it can't do that fast enough, the law gives the poor some protection in the meantime.

Harsh? Maybe. But the logic isn't "your land doesn't matter." It's that "we can't make people homeless overnight when there's nowhere for them to go."


๐Ÿšจ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜ ๐—ก๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—”๐—น๐—น ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—บ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—”๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฑ

Here's the part the law gets right: ๐˜ฑ๐˜ณ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ด๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜ข๐˜ญ ๐˜ด๐˜ฒ๐˜ถ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ณ๐˜ด and squatting ๐˜ด๐˜บ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฅ๐˜ช๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ๐˜ด get zero protection. The law defines them as people who occupy land for profit or gain, those who have already been given government housing but sold it off and moved back to squatting, or organized groups that charge informal settlers "rent" on land they don't own.

These people can be ๐˜ด๐˜ถ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜บ evicted — no relocation required — and face fines and up to six years in prison.

The problem? Proving someone is a "professional squatter" in court takes time and resources. And in practice, the system is sometimes exploited by people who know exactly how to use these protections to delay eviction for years.


✅ ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—•๐—ผ๐˜๐˜๐—ผ๐—บ ๐—Ÿ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐˜„๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€

A legitimate landowner will always eventually prevail — but "eventually" can mean ๐˜บ๐˜ฆ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ด of litigation, hundreds of thousands (even millions) in legal fees, and a lot of unmeasurable trouble.

The fastest legal path? Negotiate first, litigate only if no other choice, and never do a self-help eviction. Padlocking gates, cutting water lines, or hiring people to pressure occupants out are all illegal and can actually ruin your case in court.

Even if you're the land owner, you still have to go through the proper process. That's the legal reality in the Philippines.


๐Ÿ“š ๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ๐˜€


• 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article XIII, Sections 9 & 10

• Republic Act No. 7279 (Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992 / Lina Law), as amended by RA 10884

• Republic Act No. 8368 (Anti-Squatting Law Repeal Act of 1997)

• Supreme Court decision in Department of Public Works and Highways v. Manalo, et al. (on mandatory conditions before eviction orders may be implemented)


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Wednesday, June 03, 2026

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RIP

Rest in peace Alice Herrera June 3, Benilda Mayor June 2, Getrudes Tuding Ocampo May 31.