Doing right by my dog.

 

<Sigh> How many times have I written about them, and how many times have I turned it down. I know—not every ugly thing that happened to you must be published. Could it be part of my experience, as what journalling is all about? But must it be private? Or is it just the typical me who loves to share happenings in my life? But for now, I need some advice. The blame was on me. They were all pointing at me. Here’s the story:

A five-time unpleasant thing happened to me that I was to be blamed for. I was the submissive. Anything for the dogs—I was so down for it. Am I that naive or embarrassed that I shouldn’t own a dog in the first place if money was the problem? Yes, you heard it right. Most of our complaints and issues were about money after all.

At the first incident, Molly, the German Shepherd, was having water retention. My father, who was the original owner of our GSD, summoned me to take Molly to a vet. I’ll make a brief summary of every incident; I don’t want to make it long and dramatic.

Inside, the vet was convenient—no queue and air-conditioned. We were assisted fast and nicely. Okay, now listen. I am not against any doctors, but we were unfortunate with this one.

The attending doctor was consulting a senior doctor in their clinic. That doctor on the phone was Molly’s original doctor, PVC (Primary Care Vet), who attended her before. I know nobody’s perfect, especially when they’re in practice—probably a fresh graduate or recently licensed.

The doctor couldn’t determine what made her bloated. Could it be blood? Urine? Food? Or just water? The doctor failed to grab a sample from the paracentesis process. So I was so stupid and didn’t know how to talk well (bad side of awkward-weird-introverted me).

The doctor successfully convinced me to get an X-ray. The doctor analyzed that it was all water and then billed me for 4k or 3k, I guess. (I do not want to upload any pictures, even the receipts, for documentation or proof to avoid defamation. I just want to tell a story.)

I didn’t have enough money for such a hefty amount. I called my father, and he scolded me and frustrated with the entire situation. He withdrew money from a nearby ATM and asked for a discount because he was the owner and a senior. He successfully convinced them, and the doctor overrode the receipt. We were like, “They can price the process?” I don’t know, readers—please do tell me.

After a few weeks, it was quite upsetting to know that it really was just water because Molly’s PCV doctor did the paracentesis successfully. Just for an X-ray, we had reached that painful amount without yet her medication.

For Molly’s next visit, it was still pricey; it reached 4k due to medicines and a CBC that indicated high SGPT (liver). My father asked for a discount again, but it wasn’t granted this time because the long and fatiguing process of paracentesis was already free of charge. I don’t know with them; they used a small injection to suck the water out.

Courtesy of photo from this website. Vetoxhealthcare com

The second incident was at the same visit as the third. I happily messaged them about returning a box of Doxycycline. They had excessively given it out based on how many times Molly should take it.

Together with the third incident, both Molly and Mickey were there for the anti-rabies vaccine. Molly is turning one in a few months, but she wasn’t vaccinated for the first time. Mickey was for his booster. We were there for free—a gift for Christmas.

Her PCV doctor suggested on our attending doctor for taking the 8-in-1 shot, which could prevent Molly from leptospirosis, especially since we live in Metro Manila. So I said yes again and was convinced it was actually good, knowing GSD dogs are mouthful—they will put anything into their mouths. After that, we were asked to go back the next week for her anti-rabies shot.

Wait for the second incident—when we went home, just wait.

While in the waiting room, the doctor computed the amount of medicine we got a few months ago against what was written on an old receipt—they wronged me. Instead of being a good Samaritan for returning excessive medication, the tables were turned against me for having a debt with them. AKO PA ANG NAGKA-UTANG, T*NGIN*. XD

I was there for a free anti-rabies vaccine, and now I paid for the 8-in-1 vaccine and paid the debt they suddenly came up with. 

How was the calculation? The prescription was for 60 tablets. The computation should have been ₱25 per tablet, but the doctor misread the box as 10 tablets per box, so I thought of having 3 boxes for first 30 tablets, but were 90 tablets in total. Now, I've completed this prescription of 60 tablets for 2 boxes (so no need to buy more) and suprised to a one box left as unused. Instead of receiving money back, it turned out to be so expensive per tablet. 

Our first receipt written for 3 boxes was ₱750 (₱25X30=₱750), which they gave me initially. Now, when I returned one box, it turns out 60 tablets for 2 boxes that cost ₱1,500. You see, I was short ₱750 months ago. What if I hadn’t brought my wallet for the sudden debt and the additional 8-in-1 vaccine? From my perspective, it’s not my fault, and I had the right not to pay it because it was already written and signed by them. I agree with my father. This bill reached to almost ₱6K.

And now, when we went home, here’s the BLAMEEEE. I was wrong again. They insulted me for being manipulated, naive, stupid, weak... "mahina". Okay!?

The second incident was the vaccine. Yes, the explanation here is that they are doctors—they should’ve known that a rabies vaccine is more pivotal as a priority than any other vaccine. The logic here is: what if Molly suddenly encountered a rabid creature—probably a cat—which can jump from wall to wall or from our gate and on the way home? It can’t wait another seven days for her shot. She could possibly die.

My father said, “Para lang may benta ngayon.” He even fumed badly when he found out about the Doxycycline incident. He insisted that they should not have made me pay for the lacking amount the doctor demanded.

You know why? IT WAS ON A RECEIPT FROM A FEW MONTHS AGO. Then I suddenly realized he was right. It’s not my fault that the doctor made a mistake in giving out the medication and on our receipt. It was already written. It was filed in the monthly reports. It had doctor's signature before it was handed over to me—a certified document, true and irreversible. (Sigh.) All of my opinions will be in the last paragraphs.

For the fourth and fifth time, hoping that it would be the last, I was planning to take Molly to a vet due to her diarrhea—her tummy issue again. I came first and talked to the attendant who assists dogs while the doctors do their work. I told him that we would be there later when there was no queue. He agreed with me and said, it would be less inconvenient for us.

So around 11 or 12 a.m., my brother took Molly out and went back so quickly with frustration. He told me that there was an additional 600 pesos emergency-time fee—and it was their graveyard shift. He also told me that they were given an exact price without even initiating the consultation. He fumed out his frustration.

So I tried to get some sleep, and I even ignored everything—ignoring him, even Molly’s concerning behavior. I was told by the price and suddenly convinced by my father and myself to go out and bring her. Same situation: I was given a price—600 for emergency time, 1,500 for CBC, and 1,000 for GIA.

I surrendered to the price, but I told the doctor, “Wala pa tayong magagawa diyan?” I was referring to her CBC results. I wasn’t clearly sure what I said before, but the doctor said there was. I almost agreed to the GIA, which would cost an additional 1k for nothing, and thank God he didn’t insist on having this test done for Molly.

Thank God there is available internet nowadays—you know why? GIA-positive is viral, and if Molly has it, Mickey could have it as well. Researched by my brother. 

While waiting for the medicines and the receipt, her doctor came down after surgery. It suspected other diseases aside from her history of having high SGPT. Molly was showing signs of pacing—she was swaying left and right. Her doctor added new medication, like a heart supplement, to our bill. The doctor said she might have heart problems if the liver results were good for now. Molly had been pooping water for a week and I thought of it as a good sign because her water retention reduced so perfectly. 

And now, I paid everything with small amounts of medication so that we wouldn’t run out of funds.

Okay, now here’s our frustration. Ugh!

If you’re going to ask me truthfully, I don’t care about every expense that was made—except for that fucking Doxycycline. I just realized that it was so wrong to oblige me to their fault, their mismanagement. It was already signed, and that was already the receipt. It wasn’t my fault if the doctor failed to calculate everything on that paper. I was so frustrated at myself that I didn’t realize this instantly. I could have defended myself against it. All I hear was insults at home.

Take note that it wasn’t the cashier doing the receipts—it was the doctors. After writing everything on paper, we were told to pay at the cashier, then handed the receipt over the counter. I told you, they were the ones pricing and adjusting their services and products.

For the first incident, okay—probably it was their first time or their first year in practice—but it wasn’t fair either. Not just because we are the owners, we should really expect responsibility for what we planned like adopting. Most abandoned pets are neglected due to vet pricing. You guys were totally expensive, and I feel sorry for poor souls who were just given up by their owners.

I know you deserve good pay from your respected careers, but in this very situation, we were unfortunate to be scheduled with you. I feel sad for less fortunate families who want to rescue strays or save their pets. It’s just so timely unfair. We’re on tight budget too.

For the second incident, I already said earlier that I don’t know—readers, please educate me on this. Was my father right in making the anti-rabies vaccine a priority over any other vaccine? Because I think he was. His friend kept asking if Molly was given a shot already, but it was always delayed due to her continuous medication.

I think I agree that the anti-rabies vaccine should be the first thing before the 8-in-1, because you see, this wasn’t about money at all. The other vaccines are essential too and could save us thousands of pesos and multiple medications that could harm her internal organs from too much medicine. I’m down with that. It’s even my expense, and not my father’s. So, if it weren’t for me, Molly wouldn’t have been given the 8-in-1 shot til now. I don’t know why they didn’t like it.

For the fourth incident, they could have helped their customers a little bit by reminding us of things beforehand. If it weren’t for the queue, I could have brought Molly quickly just to avoid the 600-peso emergency fee. They didn’t tell me.

And lastly for the fifth incident, I’m sorry, doctor—you just suspected her with heart disease. From my perspective, I would prefer a proper diagnosis before additional treatments. It seemed to me that more tests should have been done before giving extra medication. Even the CBC didn’t indicate the need for your additional medication for her. My brother refused to let me complete her heart supplement dosage. Well since I believed on them, I bought some for few days and yes, I only went back to complete her antibiotics.

Here’s my final opinion. Readers, I am just a simple person like you who doesn’t have any medical background. This is purely our side and opinions, so please no hate—we’re all willing to be corrected. I own the mistake; it was totally on me—the debt, the additional vaccine—and I wasn’t even earning anything at all.

This poor GSD happened to be hated by everyone because they were shocked about how to raise a high-energy dog for the first time. I took her as my own, like I was the owner on paper. I bathe her, I clean her ears, I feed her, I cure her wounds, we sometimes walk and I —ONLY THE ONE, who buy treats and toys for them. Our dogs, our lovable pets, and any other animals we care for—they don’t complain about their feelings to us unless it’s severe. We only see symptoms, so whatever the doctor says, of course, they’re knowledgeable in their chosen career. They’re licensed to do so; I really believed in them. I followed their advice.

But there were instances when your own intuition or senses could detect anomalies from your experience and situation. These doctors don’t rely on what they don’t know. Like us, we rely on CBC results or other tests before making judgments about what’s going on. We even realized our own sickness and our own way of healing. For Molly’s case, I finally figured out what was causing her water retention and high SGPT. It was her poor behavior and eating habits.

I noticed rice-shaped pieces in her poop. Without my cousin’s expertise—he is also a doctor—we wouldn’t have known all of this, (It was like great awakening). It’s a typical GSD behavior to eat excessively and play with their mouths. I know she had eaten insects before, which caused the white, rice-shaped worms—flatworms.

The bloating caused her high SGPT (liver). That was probably inflammation from being bloated or from the worms inside. And now, since the day we figured it out, we never went back for the same issue, and she never had diarrhea or water retention anymore.

To sum it all up, I just don’t like the way they could have helped us more instead of drilling us down, because these types of clinics are truly expensive.

Heading to a new vet clinic for her
 epileptic seizure as for second opinion.
Decided by my father.
Her repeatitive diarrhea had ended for a long time
before we went here. 

We changed to another vet clinic with someone more senior in his career. He told us, “Mahina nga apat na libo diyan,” and “Yung iba uuwi na walang gamot kasi test pa lang, ubos na.” His clinic is like a simple home—no air-conditioning unit and not really looking like a clinic at all. He didn’t summon us for a CBC before giving prescriptions. His consultation fee is only 300 pesos. His Doxycycline tablets were 10 pesos each, while the some clinic charged 25 pesos each.

The best thing that our previous vet have is free consultation; no wonder it’s a bit expensive. The doctors, staffs, rent, and etc. I am not totally against them—just please, can you help us a little bit? Would that be too demanding to ask for?

Veterinarians are really expensive because they are few and private. It’s still a profitable business, and if it’s not owned by a doctor, hiring is a challenging one.

Once again, I wasn’t planning to write this and had already turned down one dramatic Facebook post about them. If it weren’t for the blame and insults at home, I wouldn’t feel bad at all. It’s for Molly, and I want to take care of her, so I hastily decided without the consent of the true owner and payor—my father. Well, the next time they will have violent reactions on our next appointment, I'm done. "Sila naman next time ng may experience sila mag-analyze."

Writing this won’t change anything, but maybe it’s a call for the government to finally establish at least one public veterinary hospital. A voice for the voiceless who are under the care of animal shelters operated through donations. And a little help for irresponsible fur parents who refuse to take pets in, even a bit.

From my business and investment career, what I learned for every loss in a way was always a "Charge to Experience."

A call for everyone—please, let’s help one another. 

*Honestly, I want to write something and I want to keep on writing. This made me do it. Totally have given up on this but I just want to write. Don't want any harm but was totally a heck of an experience. We still went back to our old vet when Molly started new illness, an epileptic seizure. I realized that their lab test has a different company name. Could that be an additional expense?

Dear doctors, — still, thanks for your service.

If you see this story as potentially defamatory, I’d like to say it’s meant as feedback from a client’s perspective. I am not weak nor even naive so, don't blame me. 

I Went for a Free Anti-Rabies Vaccine — I Didn’t Expect This”

Yesterday, our five-year-old dog bit me again. Not badly. Not the first time. But it brought back something I thought I had already buried.

February 13, 2025 Mickey's bite.

So I got bitten again — by Mickey.

Molly is in heat, and Mickey has become so aggressive; he wouldn’t even stop following her. I intervened and tried to slow him down because Molly was eating her meal. That’s when I got bitten, even though I knew he might catch me — he was just too fast. And that’s when I remembered the incident with the city’s free vaccination program at a health center.

Here’s the story.

I was already bitten several times by Mickey and Molly. It happened countless times, and I didn’t bother checking myself. My brother told me that you only get infected if a suspected rabid dog has already passed the virus from its brain down to its saliva. They would die within 14 days.

Our dogs never went outside to catch any virus, and they were vaccinated — of course, that’s a must. I didn’t die, and I’ve been bitten for over five years already. Mickey is turning five, and Molly is turning three.

Old bite of Molly.

The shocking incident in our lives happened two years ago. It’s memorable for all of us because it was the first time.

When our neighbor was hired to mend and paint our walls, he got bitten — not a full bite, probably just a scratch from the teeth. I failed to grab Molly quickly enough. I thought she was just trying to sniff him, but he got bitten on the lower back when he turned to see who was behind him. Molly noticed the unfamiliar smell and face for two seconds. I was stupid to trust her. I didn't managed to grab her for that two seconds. God.

After that, I told my father that I would accompany him to the city’s free vaccination program because people were convincing me to get a shot after that massive bite, which had happened two months earlier.

We immediately went to the health center that was conducting the program. Unfortunately, it was already closed at 1 p.m. We were advised to come early in the morning to get in the queue. It was far from our home, but it was certain we could get a shot because there was a non-family member who needed it for peace of mind. I only did this for him.

It was a good thing too, because he didn’t have any government ID. Like, seriously?! His National ID was delayed, and he was still waiting to receive it. So he had to go to the Barangay Hall for certification that he was a resident of the city.

On that day, we arrived and had our documents photocopied at a nearby sari-sari store. Luckily, we had a car, the health center was way too far from home and my brother slept in the parking lot because the queue was already long, and it was getting hot by 8 a.m. Like, OMG, I hope you won’t hate us for this inconvenience.

The first queue was for the second or third dose, before people like us who were getting the first dose could be attended to. We patiently waited until we got inside the health center for the second queue just outside the clinic’s door. After several minutes — which still felt like a long wait — our batch finally got in.

There was a short introduction before our batch started receiving the first dose. The doctor introduced theirs and began educating everyone about rabies. Doctor even included its frustrations with patients. There were two of them, and I like to refer to them as “it.” Only one doctor spoke until the end. Most of the talk was about its frustrations. Some patients were throwing hate and foul words at the doctor.

The doctor said that they were doing this because they had good heart and wanted to help people. "May PUSO" — repeated several times. (Kindy funny, was writing this on Valentine's Day. XD) They didn’t receive good money for their mission. They weren’t doing it for a salary or anything. I think it was just to reduce their irritation toward us — venting out. It said those patients had been scolded them badly because of the queue and thought the program was for free anti-tetanus shots.

Some parts of her story I’ve forgotten because all I could feel after that day was the humiliation directed at me. But before that, there was a patient who had just come from San Lazaro Hospital and got denied the vaccine. They were told to just monitor the pet for 14 days due to limited vaccine supply. It wasn’t a bite, just a scratch from a pet, and they were there for peace of mind.

That hospital, already well-known for AFFORDABLE ANTI-RABIES VACCINES that discouraged them and sent them home. I was right all along!!!

And now it was my turn. The doctor asked me where the bite was. I told her confidently: “Dito, dito, eto, tsaka toh.” I responded humbly. Its reaction startled me, like I had done something serious to deserve such an overreaction. Then it asked me when it happened. I answered calmly and curiously, maybe like a child, because I hadn’t cared at all about the other bite. "Last week kaya kelan bayun? I said. I am not sure about the dates. 

This started to make me feel uncomfortable. Doctor responded in an irritating tone: “Aba, malay ko sayo…” It was long, loud, and unprofessional. Sounded like mocking me. Its body language was tense — elbow on the table, hands clenched, face turned away from me while gripping its hands. I forced myself to lie immediately because I felt attacked. I was so uncomfortable that I wanted to leave and refuse the free vaccine due to humiliation.

After injecting the first and my sure last dose, it even gave me the worst response of the day: “IKAW HA, AYOS-AYUSIN MO YUNG PANANAW MO SA HEALTH EDUCATION AH!" I calmly said thank you for the dose before leaving, giving a short, long and quiet reply: “Siiigeee.” (exasperated tone.) I had to be honest that wasn't the exact statement but I remembered the words. 

You see, I understood why people were throwing hate at them. They probably triggered by the doctors too. I was part of the last batch, and what I received was their collected exasperation from those previous batches. Even our neighbor said, “Ewan ko sa kanya, ang dami pa niyang pinagsasabe.” Take note that he didn't hear our conversation. It was a different doctor who attended him. And now he didn’t want to go back for his second and last dose too.

I didn’t know what made him feel that way, but if it really weren’t for him, I wouldn’t have been there at all. He felt irritation in that place too. So, we never went back. Both of us misses the 2nd and 3rd dose. I don’t really want to go back. Why would I? To hear about their heroic, self-chosen mission and their anger? May puso daw. How can you even say that to everyone — that it’s an act of a pure heart — while you have the guts to humiliate me? You should perform with full professionalism, especially when educating your patients.

Why? Is it because it’s free and most of the people here are poor? Does your license give you permission to speak like you weren't belong on our level? 

And yes, after years from the incident, I got bitten again, and again, and again. Did I die? Then San Lazaro Hospital and our knowledge about rabies were right all along!

I wrote my story about my first charity hospital experience in the Orthopedic Hospital, and they were all nice and humble. But in this health center experience, I didn’t know what to say to them. I didn’t really know what happened. As much as I want not to hate them but let's leave it to the thought that I don't really know what happened. I was shocked too. Can we really expect that this is one of the public’s concerns regarding government services with unapproachable attitudes? How about you people? 

https://carmnescence.blogspot.com/2019/12/my-charity-experience.html

As always, all of these events truly happened. I’m not writing to harm anyone or attack anyone personally — this is simply to raise awareness and concern because this is a real issue. This is not professional. This is not the right way to treat people who are paying taxes. This is not public service, and this is not an act of a pure heart fulfilling a mission.

Once again am I overreacting or too sensitive? Energy doesn't lie and I'm not stupid.

BUT WAIT—PLEASE READ THIS! 🚩🚩🚩

Do NOT interpret this as advice. This is only for my story and my personal experience.

You are dealing with the rabies virus. Do NOT take any risks like I did; even my brothers didn't mind their bite wound.

There is no cure once symptoms appear. If symptoms have already started, it is most likely too late for prevention.

Remember: there is NO cure for rabies.

*The pictures of the bites above are only examples taken from multiple bites we received from our two dogs over the years. I also consider the small wound caused by a poke from Molly’s teeth on my upper lip, which happened years ago, to have been dangerous because of its location. Despite all of this, we are all fine for now.

*All identifying details have been intentionally concealed to avoid defaming anyone or any place. The focus here is on the incident itself. This account is based entirely on personal experience.

Starbucks Story

“Another story to be told. It’s funny how the LGBT community screams for equality when they don’t even practice it toward everyone. We were cut in line. He even proudly said to the people in front of me, ‘Thaaank yooouuu, Kuuuyyyaa.’ We had already been there for several minutes. You could have just started over and queued behind us.

Acting educated by overusing slang English and trying to look aesthetic, yet being insensitive and foolish. There’s no reservation when you fall in line. It’s a first-come, first-served basis. It’s not my fault if you weren’t even ready to order at that moment. Damang-dama yung feeling sa SB—hindi naman bagay.”

...

In addition to this thought, my brother told me that they could have probably left instructions with the people who were supposed to be in front of me—but my explanation was already loud and clear.

The first guy who intentionally cut the line was not there for a few minutes, and at that time, it wasn’t even queuing yet; we were the last in line.

“Konting utak at hiya man lang sana, noh—na wala nang validity yung pinaalam niyo, regardless kung ito’y totoo.”

Cringe and grimace were the feelings I had to control on Christmas Day. Their overly slang, pasosyal, and OA Taglish was actually nauseating. Like—God, please stop trying so hard to look aesthetic, because your manners and values are no longer aligned with what is considered a sossy place.

Why am I writing this? Am I that butthurt? No—silly. Nobody likes being cut in line, especially when it’s done without even facing you, as if they didn’t care about their actions. As if they could proudly slap people behind their backs, treating people confused like they didn’t deserve an explanation or even basic respect.

Funny how LGBT equality is screamed like a slogan, while basic courtesy and decency are treated as selective and conditional.

I just spent additional waiting time they gave on Sb's mouthwatering display. Glad I enjoy vlogging. 

CMF by NOTHING. Lazada Phone order.

Have you ever tried risking your money on a new brand—especially one with a bizarre name for a gadget in modern times? The brand is NOTHING. Yes, that’s the actual brand name. We bought its sub-brand, CMF, similar to how Huawei has Honor.

Yep, you heard that right. 😂 It sounds like nothing serious at all.

We bought it on Lazada for ₱12,000, while mall shops sell it for ₱18,000. How fascinating is that?

We’ve been buying appliances from Lazada, and everything has gone well—no complaints, no issues and "all" is paid via COD. We’ve purchased an air fryer, a coffee maker, a 2k cheapest Samsung and even a tablet. I’ve already made video reviews for two of them, and I also have a separate written review for the tablet.

So it wasn’t mine—it belonged to my brother. I only used it to test it out, and I had already been researching it before finalizing the purchase. So far, everything has been great. The camera quality is excellent.

And here are the Lazada standardized comments about its performance:

Expandable storage up to 2TB. (lets you insert a memory card (usually a microSD) to add extra space.) 

✔️Keeps your phone running faster by not filling up internal memory.

DUAL SIM with 5G Gigabit support. (Can connect to high-speed 5G networks.)

✔️Better network flexibility. 

✔️Faster browsing, streaming, and downloads.

5000 mAh battery for long usage. (5000 milliamp-hours (mAh) means the phone can last a long time on a single charge.

✔️ All-day battery life even with heavy use

✔️ Longer standby time

✔️ Less frequent charging

Minimalistic OS:

✔️ Clean design

✔️ Simple menus and layouts

✔️ No confusing extras

✔️ Easier to use for daily tasks

A minimalistic OS focuses on usefulness and speed, not clutter.

No Bloatware:

(Bloatware means pre-installed apps that you don’t want and can’t remove.)

No bloatware means: 

✔️ Fewer unnecessary apps

✔️ More storage saved

✔️ Faster performance

✔️ More control over what apps you keep

Clear camera fluid display.

Clear display — sharp, bright screen with good colors.

Fluid experience — smooth animations and responsiveness.

 ✔️ Colors look accurate

✔️ Movements and transitions feel smooth

✔️ Better quality experience overall

Responsive of opening apps and software.

(Phone reacts quickly when you open apps or switch between tasks.)

✔️ Apps launch fast

✔️ Smooth multitasking

✔️ Less lagging or freezing

This often comes from good hardware (CPU/RAM) + optimized software.

Camera:

50MP for the main cam, 

✔️ Higher megapixels let you crop images without losing clarity.

50MP for Telephoto (Detailed when zooming.)

16MP for Front cam

✔️ Sharp, clear selfies.

✔️ Good for social media and video chats.

✔️ High enough resolution for background blur (portrait selfies)

And 8MP Ultra-wide cam:

✔️ Wider angles mean you can fit more into the frame

✔️ Great for scenic shots or architecture

✔️ Slightly lower MP but useful for context and space

CMF by Nothing is the accessible, colorful sub-brand, focusing on core design and value, while Nothing is the premium parent brand, known for innovative transparent designs and higher specs. By Ai Google.

 

New price as of now.

C1 Technology is from overseas, China. Trusted anyway, clicked and ordered. As same as the tablet we bought recently but in a different shop.

My emergency phone, a Redmi, was bought for ₱13,000 at a mall. We later realized that there was an additional ₱3,000 markup for the so-called down payment, even though the SRP is only around ₱10,000.

Due to extreme stress at the time, I went ahead and bought it anyway—and regretted it later. Huh. How stupid.

Better be vigilant in any upcoming promo dates, because even Apple can be discounted at 90%.

So yeah, getting ₱18k-level specs for only ₱12k?  The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is a sure win.

The View of the Animals/Strays in the Philippines

Dear Carla Abellana, you posted something about a dog you had to be buried in and you said to us that be that someone —that someone who will take the initiative of rescuing. Like don't hope for somebody to do it, because you're that "someone". I failed thrice. I can't do anything except to ask for help to our barangay and pray. They even failed for the second time too. I cannot contain them. I don't own the place where I currently live. I don't have the decision power to do so. We have 2 dogs that might get infected from the new guy, but I left her there trembling in agony. She was in pain from the hit and run orange trycycle in our street. At the very moment I was leaving the house, every rider and witness stopped to see if the dog was okay. Everyone left when she ran away, but I followed her. She has a few cuts, but she looks fine: neat, and clean. I thought maybe she was owned by somebody. I didn't know what to do, so I left there on the pavement as I had to run some errands. Though, I get back to check her again. She seemed so strong, but a few hours later that night, that's the moment I saw her shaking. She's not okay. What I did is to ask for help to our Barangay Facebook messenger. Left my name, my address and a picture of complaint. There was a template to follow. It’s difficult not to notice that the page had time to post promotional content, yet a basic concern sent through the same page remained unaddressed. Mine was way 3 hours early. "DAPAT TALAGA INA-ABOLISH NA ANG LGU-Barangay System." (For which I always see this in the news feed.) Why did I have to include this infamous statement?! In the United States of America, a single 911 phone call from a witness can lead to charges against a person who committed a crime or allow authorities to respond immediately to negligence. It is easy, fast, and smooth. Police respond right away, and no paperwork is required before action is taken. You know why I didn’t call 122 or 911? Because they will almost always tell you to go back to the barangay if the incident involves people who live in the same barangay. And lastly, there's no punishment when the driver hit a "stray dog". Yes! Poor animals. Now, they didn’t even bother to verify if the crime that was reported had really been committed. I am an interested witness. A part of a government who doesn't take the initiative of pursuing a case. Requests from certain individuals were acted upon, while other complaints were not acknowledged despite being submitted earlier. These experiences raised concerns for me about how requests are prioritized. I once saw them post about a free check-up program that requires few attendees, and it was posted just an hour before closing. So the list is probably already filled up yesterday or even a week earlier. Seeing frequent posts about activities and awards, while unresolved complaints remained unanswered, raised concerns for me about how the page’s priorities are reflected. Well of course for formality. You see, I was that somebody in that moment, but I failed to be that somebody. I don't even have extra funds. If I do, our dogs need immediate care too. Molly has epileptic seizure and hip displaxia. What I know is that dog was 100 percent owned by somebody, because she's too tidy and well kept. The LGU is the only one I can think of that’s supposed to help meet the community’s basic needs. They could have posted about it and looked for the owner. But all I did was try to control my anger in our chats. It was already midnight, and they didn’t even bother to check my complaint. Welcome to the Third World style of leadership. From the top down to the lowest level. Well you were rich kasi. It's just so easy to decide. A lot of animal shelters are on the verge of shutting down because they can’t manage anymore. One shelter said they could raise ₱61,000 a month from subscribers to support 1,000 rescued cats and dogs, and that amount would be enough for them to survive. Imagine, based on a political analyst’s calculation of the ongoing corruption in the DPWH: if they can steal billions of pesos in a year, that means they’re actually stealing about ₱2.7 million a day. A fookin day! 61k lang kaya na in month for 1000 rescues. I didn't do my best. I'm still a failure. She was there alone as I wrote this at 22:57. They say not to depend on the government, especially if you’re living in a messed-up country. But I still have wishes. I wish to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act. I wish for government funding for all legitimate animal shelters, especially those that have been rescuing for more than five years. Just to prove their credibility and dedication. And one long-time wish: to finally find somewhere where my furrypets are safe. This country was never my home. This experience stayed with me and influences how I view prioritization of complaints today.

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Dear Mother Earth, I’m sorry. This is a test of failed vibration—I chose this. Speaking of energy, vibration, and frequency, the power of synchronicity is just too strong for me. I posted something about braking for animals with the caption, “Brake, like you’re licensed to drive. Duh!” And VIOLA, RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY FACE! The universe tested me the very next day. Furthermore, ... guess what! The Civil Service Commission has introduced a new way of granting eligibility for LGUs. The SK officials will receive theirs after just a minimum of three years in service. It's way too unfair for a private individual needs to pass the hard exam of CSE just to be promoted or even get hired. During the pandemic, my brother and I were listed for Pfizer vaccination. We waited for several hours, but were eventually told to go home. Later, we learned that the available Pfizer doses had already been given out and the supply was exhausted, so we were not vaccinated that day despite being on the list. Afterward, we heard from people in our area that some individuals had already received Pfizer even though they were not on the original list. This information came from personal conversations, not from official records. Because of this, questions naturally arose for us about how the distribution was handled. However, we do not know the full details of what happened internally. To end the great despair they have caused me, I do not want to generalize everyone in that barangay. They have also done good things. However, when you are in public service, there is no such thing as “We're just people, learning from mistakes.” Perfection must be applied. There is a clear distinction between situations meant for learning and those that demand accountability.

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If you can internalize what I mean, this is not a regular complaint that can simply be adjusted through a suggestion box. A crime has already been perfected. Negligence was witnessed by many, and lives were at stake. These are not just pests roaming around our community.

They still ignored me and did nothing further. That is still wrong. Whoever handled that public Facebook page so irresponsibly, along with the other incompetent public servants involved—justice and karma never sleep.

Civil Service Eligibility is a must to every person who employed in public service. It's a test for someone who fits in greater responsibility. When this is ignored, public trust is destroyed, which made me feel so disillusioned that I'd already now loathe and leave this place. It is deeply saddening that someone who has lived here for decades is now itching to get the hell out. This experience during the pandemic is one of several instances where I felt concerns about how lower government functions. 

This country is truly a wonder of “backward progress.” So many applicants are doing their very best to pass the exam. Some have been trying for over ten years, taking it multiple times just to qualify for a decent position. And many passers still can’t even get a government job. The problem is obvious, and we all know who’s suffering. The voiceless. Should I file a case for the driver and hope for the barangay to assist me? The results were very clear. I can't manage to have my own animal shelter. I was thinking about it too but —I'm probably a "nobody". I don't know; I just can't. I write for my frustrations, my story and my experience, but what I do know is I possess some powerful karma. I can even sense how things can unfold. I don't do spells; I only pray. Karma will serve tenfold. Pray hard driver. Swear to my highest vibration that it will happen. Not just this current situation, but even their past for I am certain of a revelation. Now I leave her that night and I knew she's still there. "I pray for you to get home and be healed." I'm not just ready but this is the start of becoming somebody. 

Just journalling. 

Update: Seen since Friday (October 11, 2025, 22:09 PM). By Monday, three days later, there was still no reply up to now.

My good morning is standard way of my greetings. I came from business and investment career. Analyze the photo. After the trauma, the dog stayed hidden in broad daylight, unable to move. Hours passed, and she was still there, shaking.

In this scenario, how am I supposed to know that the messages were scripted and not written with any human intelligence? They didn’t even acknowledge my concern by assuming with the wrong reply. Means, this templated messages were designed for a public response. The moment I include the word “aso”, they replied instantly with a long paragraph, and that was the last response. After that, I was left on seen for hours.

I don't have any concrete evidence that they truly left me hanging because, I can pretend that I erased their reply by 22:09, but they definitely chose nothing to say. In good faith, I solemnly swear that everything I said here is true and based on facts.

 

See the time, I was just so concerned about the dog and tried reaching out to them at 19:16. My message was sent hours before it was seen. During that period, the page was active and posting other content.

*Screenshots shown for documentation purposes only. Barangay name intentionally withheld. Names, brands, and identifiers have been intentionally concealed to protect privacy and avoid misidentification. This is shared to highlight concerns about responsiveness in public service, not to accuse any specific individual or entity. All are from an observable facts not an accusations. This is an advocacy writing mainly to raise voice for the voiceless, our animals friends. Framed as concern, not character attack. But let us focus on the title of this article. Everywhere—even among some private individuals—this is the prevailing view of our poor animals, and it is a mindset that must be changed.

*This is a screenshot of my own message to a barangay page that remained unanswered despite being seen. I am sharing this to highlight the need for better responsiveness from local government channels. To clarify that no human response occurred. After sending my complaint, I received an automated response requesting details. I complied with the instructions. No further response was received. It's the fact, it's my experience and it's my concern both for the animal, and for the entire government who takes action so gradual for the welfare of everyone.

"Bawat segundo lumilipas mayroong biktima ang nawawalan ng karapatan (RIGHTS), proteksyon, kaayusan (ORDER), tiwala (TRUST), kinabukasan (FUTURE), at hustisya (JUSTICE) dahilan sa wala, outdated, o mahinang batas." - by me.

Please be advice that the title is meant for the Philippine law. When the victim died, the alleged murderer can still be bailed out. There are several cities who already made their initiatives like Angeles City for "no kill shelter" in their pound and Cebu City for catch, vaccine, neuter and return; (CVNR) Program. 

As I'm done writing this, this was shown from my news feed. My prayers and voice are already answered. For this is the only hope and miracle that we can do. Funds for shelters are on its way. Thank you Universe. 🧿😇

"The ₱10 Million funding was initiated and recommended by Sen. Pia Cayetano and as Vice Chairperson of the Sub Committee defending the Agriculture Budget to which Animal Welfare programs fall under, I supported the funding and endorsed the same to our Finance Committee Chairman, Sen Win Gatchalian, who in turn endorsed the same as well. 

It was a team effort with Sen Pia as main proponent. Team work, works!" - Kiko 

As of January 4, 2025, another LGU and GOV body of the Philippines have done something really triggering your nerves.

Department of Social Welfare (DSWD) was so proud in their operation or program for the homeless without thinking that this woman has its own family with her. They don't even have protocols or plans for this situation. They just summoned the lady without her dog and left ASTIG in a hands of LGU/Barangay. After detaining her for 4 days in Marikina, the lady came back begging and crying to release the cctv footage where could lead her dog to be found. 

If I was the lady, I will file an Illegal Detention against them and negligence for the Lgu. Instead of the welfare she expected from their so-called proud operation, she received depression instead. Imagine world, this is how they see the voiceless in this country. They don't have power, confidence and knowledge to fight for their rights. It's the government that we who should trust. And they have failed us again. No wonder we really need Civil Service Eligibility for this kind of job. Someone who has BRAIN, ACCOUNTABILITY and INTEGRITY for the welfare of everyone.

Added as of January 10, 2025.

See how some LGUs are pain in the ass. Instead of helping, they intentionally harass people through pressure and even police visits. The government should be the number one institution that eases our problems—especially in cases like this, which are advocacies, not businesses.

This is an establishment built by private individuals to help clean and organize our environment by rehoming strays. It is an advocacy not only for the safety of our public roads, but also for caring our Mother Nature. All creatures in this world are worthy of living on our planet Earth. We are not special beings—we share this world and help maintain a healthy ecological balance for one another.

Animal Welfare Act is not just for strays.

Another case of animal cruelty I found on social media. Yes, I do not have personal knowledge of the crime, but this awful content-creator wannabe proudly shared the video in multiple public groups, including Buy & Sell groups, purely to gain engagement—views, popularity, and possible earnings.

Here's the quick story:

Many people witnessed this video. Including myself, I tagged and commented on PAWS, DENR, Grace Poe, and Norman Marquez, and I even asked for help from a well-known blogger page. Only one responded—Sir Norman Marquez and his team. They provided me with guidelines on how to report an animal cruelty case and educated me about animal welfare laws.

Unfortunately, as witnesses—especially just netizens who have no personal knowledge of the crime, did not witness the incident live, and only saw a video uploaded on social media—our evidence alone is not considered sufficient or fully admissible in court. 

Please keep in mind na I obtained the video from FB social media as a public post. Kaya pansinin ang shares, that content-creator wannabe did that. As a witness, the uploader shared it nga to public groups and that's the reason it popped out in our news feed. Lots of people even commented, "IGNORANCE OF THE LAW EXCUSES NO ONE." Hindi lang po strays, aso, or pusa ang sakop ng (R.A. Animal Welfare Act, as amended), even farm animals are covered and must be handled with proper care, ethical, and legal procedures. Of course, if you chose to be a PUBLIC FIGURE or a content creator, you are accepting opinions from the public from your works and this is my response to them.

Based on the video, I think it's a snake—mating. After most of us commented and tagged authorities to report it, they blocked me — and likely blocked others. I do not know whether it was truly this person and their friends, who were laughing in the video and who mutilated the snake. Upon checking their content, some of thier posts appear to be 100% stolen from other vloggers. ("Stolen or Nakaw na videos" came from typical term for no originality works for their content.) For this reason, we are protecting this person’s identity, as they could have helped by reporting where they even got it and by revealing the true murderers behind the scene. So we're wrong to quickly judge this content creator. (The dialect was recognized to what country is this.) However, if it was truly them and their accomplices, it is utterly nauseating that seemingly grown adults would find entertainment in torturing an animal and on the other hand, for content creator who find it amusing? —Nakakadiri!

The Data Privacy Act (RA 10173) mainly protects personal data that is private, confidential, or restricted, not information intentionally exposed to the public.

*Even if you didn’t blur the uploader, consent is implied because they shared it publicly.

Use social media to educate and to embody a good role model for the next generation. Be a good citizen for the future of our country. If you like entertainment, yes—you may—but not like this.

 

https://youtube.com/shorts/cqJTX2OJvVI?si=uKlzTyq9jxwLrBa5

A.I. Google Overview

{The main animal welfare law in the Philippines is Republic Act 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998), which prohibits cruelty, neglect, and torture, regulating animal care, trade, and research, later strengthened by RA 10631 (2013) with stricter penalties and pet owner responsibilities like registration and vaccination, establishing a framework for humane treatment but facing implementation gaps that prompt ongoing legislative efforts for a more robust law. 

Key Provisions of RA 8485 & 10631:

Prohibition of Cruelty: Makes it illegal to torture, neglect, or maltreat animals, including prohibiting dog/horse fighting. ....}

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https://elibrary.judiciary.gov.ph/thebookshelf/showdocs/2/58330

This advocacy journal is made is for PUBLIC AWARENESS, A PUBLIC INTEREST for the welfare of our society. A CALL for the law makers. A voice for the voiceless. No intention of demafing an alleged abuser, but a justice I can give for this case that will never be ever heard. I tried to reach out. I volunteered to make things legally right. My screenshots are not admissable for the court.

“Some of them are stealing 1 billion peso a year. More than. And if you're stealing 1 billion a year, you're stealing ₱2.7 million a day,” - Mayor Benjamin Magdalo

Imagine an animal shelter that can support and manage 700 dogs and 300 cats through its subscribers, accumulating ₱61,000 a month. (Based on their estimated amount but could be inaccurate.) You see, if only we had laws that truly protect them—especially through proper budget allocation—we could save countless living creatures. Amending the law to strengthen protection and impose harsher punishment is the first step toward instilling discipline. Sadly, some people do not know right and wrong until a case is filed or a conviction is made.

See, every second that passes, there is a victim of poor laws—someone who lacks rights, protection, and receives only a limited amount of justice.

As of December 16, 2025, there is an update on the case of Axle, the American Bully who was brutally beaten to death simply for urinating. The Philippine National Police (PNP) of Sandanga Municipal Station has made a final decision to pursue the case for the third time, after the dog’s owner refused to continue filing the case in exchange for ₱100,000. The owner himself is corrupt. It is the voiceless who do not want to be hurt or to die. If only they could speak, they would fight back. It was the murderer who caused the loss of life through a dangerous act—one that may be linked to dark impulsiveness that must be addressed. When ignored, this behavior endangers everyone, not just animals.

Thank God, Axle, Justice is on its way!

"He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." - Immanuel Kant

People of the world, would you let someone who have done unbearable acts in liberty? To live with public? In psychology, a deterrence theory, If criminals think there’s only a slim chance they will be caught, even very harsh punishments are ineffective as a deterrent. 

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https://nij.ojp.gov/library/publications/five-things-about-deterrence?utm_source=chatgpt.com

"Visible, certain consequences — especially a real likelihood of being caught — are what reduce crime."

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https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/articles/five-things-about-deterrence

In simply explanation: Deterrence theory (Nagin; NIJ): people are less likely to reoffend if they believe they will be caught/punished — if consequences are absent or uncertain, the deterrent effect weakens and repeat offending becomes more likely.  

I can’t let this video pass in silence. If others can move on, I simply cannot, because I am deeply concerned for the well-being of our nature. I even became a 100% vegetarian for almost two years. However, my health declined severely, so I had to include white meat and simple protein-based foods such as butter, eggs, cheese, and milk. I am grateful that I stopped eating red meat entirely. That is how serious I am about this. Animals are friends, not food.

> “All identifying information has been intentionally obscured. This post focuses on the act shown, not on any individual: To strengthen the law, to protect animals welfare and to educate weak-minded." Last reminder: This story is not to target the content creator. The Facebook profile was shown just to elaborate the entire story primarily on the education about being a responsible public figure and to show some of its creations are borrowed, not originally edited. This is an advocacy writing. The fight for the abuse and to call the attention of our lawmakers to amend a better law for all of us. The maximum penalty for animal cruelty is only three years, and it is bailable even if the animal victim is already dead.

Rest in peace poor snake. 

(I don't think the snake will survive for long.)

P.s. What happened to Axle can happen here. This case can be filed because there is an actual victim who died. Justice and Karma never sleep.

Update for January 24, 2025.

Justice for Cooper. Beaten on an alleged rabid Labrador dog. A vendor killed it. 

"Hindi dahilan ang KA-MANGMANGAN, di nakapagaral o mababaw lang ang natapos para makaligtas ka sa batas o ticket para pum*tay. 'IGNORANCE TO THE LAW EXCUSES NO ONE.' Beaten due to salivating baka daw marabies siya, eh normal sa aso maglaway kahit GSD namin." - by me.

Daduz Unli Wings Review

Hey! You know about me supporting small businesses, right? Well, I already turned down my previously drafted bad review about this restaurant. Let the employee working in the government, who acts as a customer, be the one to check the sanitation there. I don’t want to ruin someone’s livelihood.

(I remembered one of my professors who had a job like this. My block section manipulated her schedule by wasting it on discussing their poor leadership strategies for another course. God, she’s too humble. A wasted time for learning. Her course is my dream business — hotel operations.)

Anyways, a drafted post was about a bad business strategy when we were given 4 pcs of wings per flavor on our last plate instead of the regular 3 on the initial orders. So we received 8 for 2 flavors. Our perspective at that moment went wild, like, “Is this even greed?” Because we were so full and we just couldn’t anymore. We even said that to the server. Why?! Because it’s ₱20 each wing for leftover food. (₱30, I guess, for rice, and we had 2 cups.)

Until—gladly!—I figured it out. My mistake. It was literally 4 because they were small wings! They were so small that they looked thin without the “ball” on them. You know what I’m saying? 🤣 Not the typical wing we knew. (So I Googled it.) No drumette—just the tip and the wingette. So it’s all good. On the contrary, you’d hate them if it was just 3 and super thin. I thought negatively of them. Beg your pardon.

Ahh! I’m so happy that I reflect on each and every journey I walk through. There was a sign though—this chubby content creator went to Iloilo and made a destructive comment about her café experience. So I researched and reviewed, thinking maybe I was wrong. And I was. I saw one of their customers who received the very first order from the long bowl of 4 flavored wings. That long fancy plate was the very first order for 4 flavors before you can ask to refill for the limit of 2 flavors, and another 2 flavors, and another. It was truly small.

To reflect on this:

First, social media isn’t a place for whining and complaining. Address the issue with the management. It could be a misunderstanding. Knowing they made a pretty famous system—they have branches already.

Second, your experience could be different from other customers. So be very mindful with your words.

Lastly, no matter how right and truthful you are, halt. Think again. You may express your opinion; it’s fine. You may also acknowledge an alternative perspective. Sometimes offering the other side, even though you’re opposed to it, gives openness and fairness.

It was a month of stupid and egoistic trauma because we thought we were being strategized by their marketing and made a lengthy critique for it. 😅 We outgrew it. We think better now. 😇 There wasn’t even a problem at all. But please, yung sanitation officer sana hindi kayo matsambahan.

So, in the end, we almost gave up. We didn’t ask if we were going to pay ₱30 for a very small wing if we didn’t finish it. We didn’t have the information. Furthermore, rules are rules. Still, we won. We just walked around and drank soda to ease the pain.

All flavors were good—delicious and unique. Mostly mouth-watering flavors lalo na yung signature name. Good job! Budget-friendly. Perfect for everyone: family, friends, food trip, celebrations, and fun.

Except the Bistek Tagalog. It wasn’t good if you tried it at the very last part. It’ll ruin the entire course. You can try it on the first order; the spice is too strong. And maybe there’s one thing I could say I truly hate: when I say I don’t like spicy-hot, please don’t. I am allergic. I have hemorrhoids, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and other allergy problems. I said this twice and they failed twice—giving me the Lechon flavor and the Bistek Tagalog. Good thing the Garlic Mayo flavor has a thick mayo dressing. I had to dump it all over to remove the coating.

I just wonder—why don’t I have a vlog for this experience like I used to? I have my YouTube channel. I still do it as a hobby and I’m honest in my reviews. Yeahhhhh! Why on earth didn’t I vlog this experience? Why oh why?! 🤔

Update: They change location. Just around nearby España too.