MAY 2011 QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES VOL. VI NO. 7 DAHHA prepares for 35 th founding anni- versary celebration To commemorate DAHHA’s 35 th founding anni- versary on June 22, a 2-day celebration will be held on June 18 and 19, 2011. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Together, Let’s Build a Safe and Healthy Community.” June 18 (Saturday) 6-8AM Walk for Health/Fun Run 8AM-12N Free Dog Vaccination 3:30-5:30PM Free Zumba Fitness Class 6-8PM Basketball Exhibition and Awarding of Winners June 19 (Sunday) 8AM Thanksgiving Mass 9:30-11AM Sharing/Gift-giving (for 50 poor families) Lugawan 7PM Fellowship Party June 18 & 19 Tiangge and Gun Show We urge all homeowners to join the above activi- ties and get acquainted or renew friendships with neighbors. The annual souvenir program will be published in this regard. We invite homeowners and busi- nesses to support the Association and place an advertisement in the souvenir program. For par- ticulars, please call Joan at the DAHHA office (tel 952-2715 or 951-2661). CCTV cameras are installed at main gates to augment security DAHHA has installed 4 closed-circuit television camera units to monitor and record entry & egress and activities at the north and south gates of the subdivision. The system is in- tended to discourage the entry of unwanted ele- ments and help preserve the security, peace and order in the community. This surveillance measure, now on pilot-test, will aid our security force and the police in tracking down the iden- tity of criminal elements passing through the gates. Interactions with the guards are recorded so the system could help confirm discourteous behav- ior on the part of the guards on duty.
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MAY 2011 QUEZON CITY, PHILIPPINES VOL. VI NO. 7
DAHHA prepares for 35th founding anni-
versary celebration
To commemorate DAHHA’s 35th founding anni-
versary on June 22, a 2-day celebration will be held on June 18 and 19, 2011. The theme for this year’s celebration is: “Together, Let’s Build a Safe and Healthy Community.” June 18 (Saturday) 6-8AM Walk for Health/Fun Run 8AM-12N Free Dog Vaccination 3:30-5:30PM Free Zumba Fitness Class 6-8PM Basketball Exhibition and Awarding of Winners June 19 (Sunday) 8AM Thanksgiving Mass 9:30-11AM Sharing/Gift-giving (for 50 poor families) Lugawan 7PM Fellowship Party June 18 & 19 Tiangge and Gun Show We urge all homeowners to join the above activi-ties and get acquainted or renew friendships with neighbors. The annual souvenir program will be published in this regard. We invite homeowners and busi-nesses to support the Association and place an advertisement in the souvenir program. For par-ticulars, please call Joan at the DAHHA office (tel 952-2715 or 951-2661).
CCTV cameras are installed at main
gates to augment security
DAHHA has installed 4 closed-circuit television camera units to monitor and record entry & egress and activities at the north and south gates of the subdivision. The system is in-tended to discourage the entry of unwanted ele-ments and help preserve the security, peace and order in the community. This surveillance measure, now on pilot-test, will aid our security force and the police in tracking down the iden-tity of criminal elements passing through the gates.
Interactions with the guards are recorded so the system could help confirm discourteous behav-ior on the part of the guards on duty.
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DAHHA successfully hosted an Oriental Medical & Dental Mission last April 9, 2011 at the covered court of Don Antonio Heights in Barangay Holy Spirit. A team of five Korean acupuncturists, namely: Eui Bong Jung, OMD, Dong Sung Park, OMD; Yang Sub Hahn, OMD; Hwan Ha, OMD; and Yong Jin Choi, OMD served 170 patients for acupuncture and cupping services.
DAHHA Vice President/OIC Dr Roger Belleza was on hand to provide medical consultations to pa-tients who preferred the traditional/western health service. He was joined by his son, Dr Robert Belleza, and daughters-in-law Dr Yolando Belleza and Dr Connie Belleza in catering to 270 patients, more than half of whom were pediatric cases.
Free dental extraction services were provided to 110 patients.
DAHHA hosts unique medical & dental mission that served 550 lives
Belleza family of doctors led by PP Dr Roger attend to pa-
tients who came for “western” medical consultation
Korean acupuncturists attend to
row of patients seeking pain relief
Korean Rtn Dr Myeong and daughter
in action
Dr Marie Yap is assisted by Rotaract
Club youth
Selected photos provide glimpse of the professionalism and selflessness of mission volunteers
Korean Rtn Dr Bong and Director Linda
Palattao oversee Pharmacy operation
Project head DAHHA Secretary Marcia Salvador, with guidance of VP/OIC Dr Roger Belleza and support of Directors Linda Palattao & Dodgie Osabel and the DAHHA staff, carefully planned, organized and coordinated the talents & resources of many volunteer parties into a coherent service effort. KOPHIL: Five Korean oriental medical doctors with their aides Dr Roger Belleza and Belleza family of doctors Dentists Rtn Dr Myeong & family, Dr Marie B. Yap, Dr Elene Castano, and Dr Mercy dela Paz Dr Bong Oriental Medical Clinic and other volunteer Korean pharma groups for the supply of medicine RC Pasay-MIA District 3810 QC Alternative Learning Systems which provided nurses. Marvin Quianzon of Don Matias North joined the nurses pool. Barangay Council of Holy Spirit Rotary Club of Holy Spirit along with its youth group partners, the Interact Club and Rotaract Club of Holy Spirit
The Rotary Club of Holy Spirit, the major sponsoring partner in the project, also provided snacks, meals and refreshments to the volunteers.
Children from depressed areas in Barangay Holy Spirit were beneficiaries of the feeding program sponsored by Lions International and Starship Security Agency, in partnership with St Benedict Parish, which identified and invited the children and DAHHA, which provided the clubhouse as venue. The feeding program was done for six (6) Fridays starting on April 15 and ended last May 27, 2011. The kids were treated to a full lunch regimen during each session. The principal sponsor of the program is the Quezon City Phoenix Lions Club of Lions International District 301-D1. Mr Romy Taraytay, proprietor of Starship Security and acquaintance of many Don Antonio residents, is Vice President of QC Phoenix Lions Club.
Ladies and gentlemen of QC Phoenix Lions Club
pose after having served lunch to 150 kids last April
29, 2011.
Fr Steve Tynan of St. Benedict Parish helped ensure
that all kids were attended to.
DAHHA Treasurer Violy Salvador and Atty Lloren pose with officers and
members of QC Phoenix Lions Club after thanking them for their con-
cern for the nutrition of poor children in the community.
Free FBS monitoring service continues
The free monthly FBS monitoring service for diabetics and diabetes-
prone members of the community was held last April 30, 2011 at the
Don Antonio Heights Wellness Center. This is a project of DAHHA Vice
President/Officer-in-Charge Dr Roger Belleza and is being undertaken
with the sponsorship of the Natrapharm-Patriot Group, with support
from the Rotary Club of Holy Spirit and the Don Antonio Heights Home-
owners Association.
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DAHHA directors & sector coordinators witness a sustainable livelihood-building
approach for farm communities. Could we replicate concept in Bgy Holy Spirit?
The long-planned outing of DAHHA directors and sector coordinators finally came to reality last May 22, 2011 in Talavera, Nueva Ecija at the DVF Dairy Farm owned by Director Danny Fausto. The group was treated to an educational experience where everyone witnessed how carabao milk is sourced, tested, processed and marketed.
The strict quality assurance and quality control procedures being adhered to by DVF Dairy throughout the “milk chain” from the farm to the processing plant to supermarket outlets in Metro Manila 130 kms away, were highlighted during the visit.
An equally significant learning is how Director Danny has been providing livelihood opportunities to farmers in Talavera through an innovative partnership with them based on the cooperative form of organization.
Gracious hosts Director Danny and wife Peia served delicious lunch at the their lovely rest house, after an interesting talk on how entrepreneur Danilo V Fausto has made a difference in the lives of his town-mates.
2011 Basketball Tournament is rolled out
The 2011 DAHHA President’s Cup basketball tournament started last Saturday, May 21 at the covered court. Fr Steve Tynan, Treasurer Violy Salvador, Sports Committee chair Abe Floro (shown in the photo), and tournament coordinator & DAHHA Marshall Lanny Calleja welcomed the ten partici-pating teams and guests. Awards for winning teams shall be handed out on June 18 as part of the DAHHA founding anniversary celebration.
1. Be debt free. Most homeowners say that debt is usual or normal. Tackle your lowest debt first, pro-gressing to the highest. If you have to eat salt and rice or continue moonlighting, do it.
2. Pay as you go with cash. Get rid of your credit cards. Eighty percent of your impulse-buying is curtailed by paying cash.
3. Set aside cash that is available at moment’s notice, besides having 3-6 months’ expenses in savings for real emergencies. Emergencies such as sudden unemployment or disability, medical expense deductible, repair of a broken air conditioner, car breakdown, etc can wreck your budget.
4. Buy a car you can afford. If you cannot pay cash, you cannot afford it. Buy a car that is at least 2 years old.
5. Buy a home you can afford. Buy a home after putting aside the emergency funds needed. Pay at least 20 percent down and do not take a mortgage more than 15 years. Your total house payment should not be more than one fourth of your take-home pay.
6. Do not gamble. The odds of winning a lotto is 1:96 million. This means the odds are that you will not win. If this amount is saved and invested in mutual funds for a lifetime working, you would have more than a million pesos return.
7. Insure yourself. Insurance is an absolute must. Most people now have life, medical, disability and other insurances. Medical bills are listed most often as the reason for bankruptcy. Insurance can be the difference between being prosper-ous in your retirement or being a pauper.
8. Save. Get rid of the “keeping up with the Joneses’ attitude. Try to moderate your compulsive buying habits and make the saving obsession an emotional priority.
9. Invest. Invest after you are out of debt. Invest a minimum of 15% of your income in good growth mutual funds. Spread out your investments: one fourth to large cap, one fourth to medium cap, one fourth to small cap and one fourth to international. A trusted financial adviser like BPI will help you sort it out. Caution: Do not engage in a business venture you don’t understand.
10. Give. Give donations to charitable institutions like DAHHA, St Benedict’s Parish Church, Unicef, Rotary and the Red Cross. You can give what you have and in return, receive double the amount of God’s blessings.
Always keep your lifestyle in check and begin a disciplined savings plan early. The best investment is to keep yourself strong and healthy. Remember Aesop’s fable,”the goose that lays the golden eggs.” Don’t kill the goose, you are the goose. And the last but not the least bit advice I offer is – listen to your wife. She is the best retirement planner and the finest financial adviser you can easily afford.
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Let’s all help curb Global Warming !
(Click here to watch National Geographic video)
How? Let’s
Cut down electricity consumption Clean & green our surroundings
Conserve water
Control car use and save money in the process.
REMINDERS ABOUT OUR ENVIRONMENT
2011 is United Nations Year of Forests Protect forests and plant more trees !
“We make a living by what we get, we
make a life by what we give. ” Sir Winston Churchill
12 WILLIAM HARE PHILS, INC. 11 FLORES, FEDERICO / LEGORIA 9 SALANGIT, ANTONIO (Partial P350)
13 LAYUG, ROBERTO 12 FUA, ALBERT / ALICE 10 THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST
14 SALAMANCA, EMMANUEL 13 GARDON, ELMO/LINDA
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2010-2011 DAHHA Board and Executive Officers
Manuel M. Madrid President
Rogelio B. Belleza, MD Officer-in-Charge/VP
Marcia C. Salvador Secretary
Violeta S. Salvador, DDM Treasurer
Milagros H. Romero Auditor
Abraham R. Floro PRO
Alfredo P. Calleja Marshall
DIRECTORS
Celestino D. Baldonado Anatolio B. Cabacungan Danilo V. Fausto Zenaida F. Flores Lito R. Gorospe Isabel C. Kim Lilia M. de Leon Diogenes S. Osabel Emelinda C. Palattao Rogelio O. Urbanes
LEGAL COUNSELS
Atty. Redencion A. Lloren Atty. Danilo B. Vargas Judge Alfredo F. Tadiar
OUR VISION
A Caring, Sharing and Serving
Model Community
OUR MISSION
To build and strengthen DAHHA as a service organization and to promote unity and cooperation among home-owners for a progressive, healthy, peaceful, secure and sustainable community.
The DAHHA Community Newsletter is the official publication of the Don
Antonio Heights Homeowners Association.
Editors: Ric and Marcia Salvador Printer: OmeroPrint
The editors welcome contributions and photos from homeowners for
possible publication in forthcoming issues. Send the materials with
by-line/acknowledgement of source to the DAHHA office, or by e-
