Friday, 4 October 2013
Thursday, 3 October 2013
October is National Scouting Month!
October of every year is the celebration of Scouting Month as declared under Presidential Proclamation No. 1326.
Presidential Proclamation No. 267 has also declared the month of October of every year as “National Children’s Month” to emphasize the importance on the role of the child within the Filipino family and within the Philippine Society. The same Proclamation upheld the Constitutional declaration which “the State recognizes the vital role of the youth in nation building and shall promote and protect their physical, moral, spiritual, intellectual and social well-being. It shall inculcate in the youth, patriotism and nationalism, and encourage their involvement in public and civic affairs’ (Section 13, Article III)”.
Activities during the National Scouting Month focuses on the following areas:
a. Leadership, Character & Skills Development
b. Challenging and Adventurous Activities
c. Emergency Preparedness and Response Training
d. Community Service and Community Development
e. Environmental Projects (e.g. protecting water resources, energy conservation, planting trees, recycling waste
The Compass Team of AEMS Institute, Inc. is very much involved in First Aid and Emergency Preparedness and Response Training with the Girls Scouts of the Philippines whose main camp and head office in Davao City is at Camp Alano,Toril.
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| The Compass Team receiving the certificate of recognition from the Girls Scout of the Philippines Council for their valuable and voluntary contribution of their talents and skills to the organization. http://www.facebook.com/AEMS.Institute |
Blood Letting Project at Barangay Baliok, Davao City
HEALTH BENEFITS OF DONATING BLOOD
IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
ENHANCES THE PRODUCTION OF NEW BLOOD CELLS
BURNS CALORIES
ENHANCES FEELING OF WELL BEING IN ELDERLY PEOPLE
REDUCES CANCER RISK
FREE HEALTH SCREENING DONE
SAVES LIVES
By donating blood, many lives are saved and hope is given to many whose situation may otherwise be hopeless. Blood donors give such patients a second lease of life.
BRINGS JOY TO MANY
IMPROVES HEART HEALTH
Donating blood improves your overall cardiovascular health. Increased level of iron in the blood raises the chance of heart disease. Regularly donating blood helps males in particular to reduce the amount of iron in the blood. This can reduce the chance of heart attack by 88%. Additionally, regular blood donation can lower the risk of severe cardiovascular events such as stroke by 33%.
ENHANCES THE PRODUCTION OF NEW BLOOD CELLS
When blood is withdrawn, the donor's body immediately begins to replenish the lost blood. New cells are produced by marrow within 48 hours of donation, and all of the red blood cells the donor loses during donation are completely replaced within one to two months. Therefore, donating blood helps to stimulate the production of new blood cells. This process of replenishment can help your body stay healthy and work more efficiently.
BURNS CALORIES
Donating blood on a regular basis can also improve fitness. Donating one pint of blood (450 ml) burns 650 calories in donor's body.
ENHANCES FEELING OF WELL BEING IN ELDERLY PEOPLE
Many elderly people who are in good health have reported feeling invigorated and re-energized by giving blood on a regular basis.
REDUCES CANCER RISK
Give blood to help lower your risk of cancer. According to the Miller-Keystone Blood Center, consistent blood donation is associated with lowered risks of cancers, including liver, lung, colon, stomach and throat cancers. Risk levels drop in correlation with how often participants donate blood.
In addition to all of these benefits, a donor receives a free prior health screening plus mini blood test. There will be an HB level test, as well as a blood pressure and body check. Blood is also tested for some major diseases and the donor is immediately informed in strict confidentiality if any of these tests show positive results.
SAVES LIVES
By donating blood, many lives are saved and hope is given to many whose situation may otherwise be hopeless. Blood donors give such patients a second lease of life.
BRINGS JOY TO MANY
When you donate blood, you impact not only the patient whose life may depend on your donation, but also all those who depend on that patient. The entire community will benefit from the spirit of generosity.
With Asia's Emergency Medical Services Institute, Inc. and Compass Emergency Assistance Service Team Inc. with the particpation of Philippine Red Cross - Davao City Chapter and the support of local government officals - the Hon. Brgy. Captain Antonio Tinasas and local government councilors.
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