Notepad Corner

In conformity with Presidential Proclamation No. 831, the Department of Education, Philippines announced last August 4, 2014 the calendar schedule of regular holidays, special holidays and special non-working holidays for all schools for the year 2015. DepEd Secretary Armin Luistro said that -“Information crucial to planning should be distributed with urgency; it steers decision-making functions and policies to their most efficient positions. It is a way to ensure that we are proactive in delivering the education agenda.” The list will guide both private and public schools in planning their academic calendars. The list of holidays are as follows: REGULAR HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day  - 1 January (Thursday) Maundy Thursday - 2 April Good Friday - 3 April Araw ng Kagitingan - 9 April (Thursday) Labor Day - 1 May (Friday) Independence Day - 12 June (Friday) National Heroes Day - 31 August (Last Monday of August) Bonifacio Day - 30 November (Monday) Christmas Day -

Kitchen counter or work tops can be considered as one of the most used and abused part of the kitchen. This is where you place the things you need, the ingredients that you will use and you even do most of your food preparations here. It is only practical to use the most durable and easy to maintain material for your work tops. Granite is one of the recommended materials for a kitchen countertop because of it amazing characteristics and affordable price range. So when it’s time for a kitchen upgrade or a renovation, consider these characteristics and see why granite is the most ideal worktop material for your kitchen. Granite tiles can give your kitchen that classy and modern feel, but more than its aesthetic appeal, it is also very durable and needs very low maintenance. Granite is scratch and stain resistant plus it is easy to clean making it the ideal choice for your kitchen worktop. You will notice that granite is also being used by restaurants and other business establish

“ To be my wife (or husband), to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, till death us do part, according to God's holy law, and this is my solemn vow. ”  - The famous and traditional marriage vow we often hear during a wedding ceremony which promises a lifetime relationship among married couples. In this modern era, is a lifelong union between a man and a woman still possible? Well, definitely my answer is Yes! Love combined with a healthy relationship with God and with each other is the rule of the thumb. Couples with good relationships can get along better and perk up life in all aspects.  With their willingness to adapt to changes and commitment to work things out together through thick and thin as life goes on will keep the link strong and meaningful. What makes a healthy love relationship and how to build a relationship to last for a lifetime? Stay involved

A car to some is simply a form of transport to get from Point A to Point B. For others, it is a necessary part of the household, a possession that is listed as part of the family's asset. Yet for others, a car is their pride and joy, to be shown off at every opportunity and to be washed and polished whenever time allows. Car owners who fall into this last group more often than not undertake their own maintenance. While it is important to have your vehicle looked at by professional mechanics at regular intervals, undertaking your own basic maintenance and minor repairs is a satisfying and money-saving activity. Just be sure to research properly and follow tips from experts like those at www.pureperformancemotorsport.com/  before undertaking anything too complicated. Here are some of the more common faults to look out for if you choose to undertake your own maintenance on your car. Battery issues The battery; it’s very important but largely forgotten. The battery in a mod