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Ladies nowadays can’t leave their homes without a shoulder bag, or a hand bag or a purse bag. It is a must for us to bring our “kikay” kit which includes haircomb or hairbrush, powder, small mirror, lipstick or lip shiner, or any other beauty product, hankies, and fan. I believe  a lady has 1 or more bags in her closet. Its not easy to maintain the quality of a ladies bag if we are not careful in how we store them.

I’m glad to find this Bag Rack in Department Store now, it’s perfect answer for storing, displaying, and organizing handbags. Just place the handles behind each hook. Each hook is double stitch for added strength. Attach to top and bottom of door and use the adjustment buckle to tighten. It can be mounted to the wall, too. It holds up to 18 bags.

Bag Rack

I was not in a good mood on that day when me and my partner went to Glorieta Mall in Makati.  As we walk around and do some window shopping, I saw a beautiful Earrings Rack.  I have a collection of beadworks and fashion earrings, and for some time, I have been looking for an Earrings Box, or anything where I can keep my collection.  When I saw this thing, it really changed my mood. I was holding it, thinking if  I would buy it or not, when my special partner came closer and asked me if I like it.  And of course, I said yes, I have been looking for an earring tray but i couldnt find something as beautiful as this. So without anymore hesitation, we went to the cashier and he paid for it.  We went back to Hotel Intercon and had dinner with a beautiful smile on my face.

Foldable Earring Tree

Whenever I pass by in Roxas Blvd. Manila, I always see the big billboard about the new Manila Ocean Park.  I got  curious about it so when I had a free afternoon, me and my partner went around the place and enjoyed our free time like children. The Manila Ocean Park is an 8,000 square meters oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by China Oceanis Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanis Inc., a Singaporean-registered firm that has operated four oceanariums in China. Its easy to find it because its located at the back of the Quirino Grandstand in Luneta Park. The entrance fee for adults is 400 pesos and for kids 350 pesos. It opens everyday from 9am - 9pm.

Waiting Area

Upon entering, I was amazed at the man-made waterfalls in a mini-rainforest setting with green trees, and wooden stairs which lead us to the next section of the park. Its relaxing to see waterfalls in the middle of the city, for the next 1 hour of my life I forgot the noise of the city, and I enjoyed the sight and sound of the water and different sea creatures.

Mini Rainforest

The highlight of the trip is The Tunnel - a 25-meter walk along an underwater tunnel and we saw how marine animals interact with each other in their natural habitat It’s a tunnel high enough for an adult to stand, with water surrounding it that you feel you’re under the sea.

Me and the Stingray or Pagi

Other attractions :
The Park’s other attraction includes a multimedia exhibit/activity hall where children can participate in art/craft activities that aims to educate them in the importance to taking care of our marine environment. There are also a shark and an octopus mascots to keep the kids entertained.

The fish spa – another attraction on the park is this latest spa craze. On the second floor of the park you get to soak you feet in a pool filled with “doctor fish”, these fish feeds on dead skins cells of your feet and the whole process is pain free although you might feel a tingling sensation when they “feed on” you. Although it costs P100/person is a great way of relaxing your tired feet from all that walking plus it’s educational and a great bonding experience

Fish Spa

Fish Spa

There is also a souvenir shop at the end of the tour. Other sections of the park are still under construction like the mall and the hotel that is said to open late this year. There is a restaurant and some food stalls in the second floor if ever you get thirsty or hungry.

After our M.O.P. (Manila Ocean Park) adventure, we went straight to Mall of Asia and we had our dinner there.

Sources : manilaoceanpark.com, wikipedia

Hi Ladies and Housewives,

I have a new discovery about Nestle Philippines. They have free Cooking and Baking demo lessons every month. There’s a new topic each month and you can choose to attend every week in their Makati Head Office. Even if I will miss one session, I still have a chance to watch the demo on the scheduled dates for that particular month. They also have Paying Class and the price is so affordable P350 only for a whole afternoon demo lessons from 2pm to 5pm. I really love going to Nestle class because their kitchen is big and complete, the attendees are warm and friendly, and Nestle gives certificates to the attendees. Their Chefs are from well-known hotels and restaurants, and some are professors from reputable schools. So come and lets join the next cooking lessons for free. By the way, men are also invited.

For more details, pls. click this link

http://www.nestle.com.ph/recipe/jmk/whatscooking_200808.html

Nestle Philippines, Makati Office

Nestle Cooking Class

Last June 2008, one week before classes started, we were able to have our family outing in Subic. I canvassed in all hotels and resorts for a reasonable price for a big family like ours, and I made the right choice when I chose to go to Sweet Water Beach in Subic. The resort is located just in the border of Subic and Morong Bataan, it is just near the Ocean Adventure. From what I have read in other blogs, Sweet Water Beach Resort is a private family resort but they opened it now to the public. I made a reservation through text messages , phone calls and emails  to the owner Mr. Paulo dela Concepcion who is very warm and accomodating. You can pay through his bank account or you can drop off payment at his residence in White Plains Quezon City. During that week, the place is quiet so I was able to rent the 2 rest houses for 2 nights at a very good price.

Rest House- 15 people capacity

This is the Bigger Rest House we rented, it can occupy 15 people. The first floor has the kitchen and dining table. We bought some groceries from the Subic center and some fresh fish from the fishing boats, then we cook our own food, the house has a gas stove and the caretaker lend us some cooking pans and cooking utensils.

The Front

In the front lawn of the rest house has a videoke, so my family enjoyed the whole night singing and dancing and eating.

Kitchen

Our holiday would not be complete without my Aunt who was the Kitchen Manager.

The Quiet Sweet Water Resort

The Resort was peaceful that I am not worrried if the kids would walk around because I can see from the veranda the whole place.

A View from the Veranda

This is the room in the 1st Rest House, i wasnt able to take a picture in the bigger house because the kids were playing. So I went to the other house and took this picture, anyway, the accomodation looks the same.

My niece Ayen is busy making sandcastle

My Adrian and Royce

The Girls Like to Be Mermaids or "Dyesebels"

My Aunt and nieces enjoy the Clear Peaceful Water

The Author with niece Ayen on a Sunset in Sweet Water

If you like to contact the owner of Sweet Water Resort in Subic, you can write email to Paulo at sw33t_water@yahoo.com or text him at 0917-850-7292.

I dont get any commissions for this, but I’m happy with the resort so I just like to help the nice Paulo promote his beach houses. I havent met the owner personally but he calls to ask how are we doing and if we need something.
So there you go, I wish to go back to Sweet Water in Subic next summer time.

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Every seafarer like me dreams of working on big cruise ships. Aside from getting bigger income and tips, I can see the world for free. But working on big ships takes a lot of hard work and patience as well. During my last contract, I have been with one of the biggest cruise company, the Carnival Cruise Lines.

Carnival Cruise Lines is a cruise line operating a large number of cruise ships. It originally was an independent company founded in 1972 by Ted Arison. It is now a branded division within Carnival Corporation & plc, a publicly traded company with Micky Arison as the Chairman. Carnival Corporation & plc owns a number of different cruise lines and has become the largest corporation in the cruise industry. Carnival and its affiliates Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Cunard Line, Costa Cruises and the Yachts of Seabourn; are branded by the company as the World’s Leading Cruise Lines.

Carnival was a pioneer in the concept of cheaper and shorter cruises. Its ships are known for their Las Vegas-style decor and entertainment. The line calls its ships The Fun Ships and there is a wide range of activities offered on board. Its trademark is the smoke stack, or funnel, which is red, white and blue and shaped like a whale’s tail. The mascot for Carnival is “Fun Ship Freddy”, a character in the shape of Carnival’s distinctive funnel.

In 1996 the Carnival Destiny of 101,000 gross tons became the largest passenger ship in the world at the time. As of 2007, the latest and largest ship in the Carnival Fleet is the Carnival Freedom, a Conquest Class ship and Carnival’s second ship to be based in Europe. The company announced three new ships in early 2007: the Carnival Splendor, to debut July 2, 2008, the Carnival Dream, set to debut in October 2009, and the Carnival Magic, set to debut in June 2011.

Carnival Splendor

Current Ships
Holiday Class

Fantasy Class

Destiny Class

Spirit Class

Conquest Class

Future Ships

Carnival Destinations
Alaska, Alaska Cruisetours, Bahamas, Baja Mexico, Bermuda,
Canada/New England, Eastern Caribbean, Southern Caribbean,
Western Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Mexico Riviera
Orlando Vacations, Panama Canal, South America, Transatlantic.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Sources: wikipedia.org, shippingtimes.co.uk

Thomson Spirit

Thomson Holidays operates its own cruise line, Thomson Cruises, that offers low-price cruises around Europe with ships chartered from Louis Cruise Lines and Holland America Line. The company had initially entered the cruise market in 1973, but due to rising fuel costs the venture was terminated in 1976. In 1995, Thomson restarted their cruise line after their competitor Airtours had a made a successful entry in the cruise business under their Sun Cruises brand.

Thomson Spirit Casino Staff

I joined Thomson Spirit in Funchal, Madeira Portugal. As usual 90% of the staff and crew of the ship are Filipinos. The crew of Hotel Dept., Housekeeping Dept. and Beauty Salon are from C.F. Sharp Maritime Agency in Manila, Philippines. While I am under the Casino Dept. and my agency in Manila is GSM (Great Southern Maritime Agency). The passengers in Thomson Spirit are mostly British. Our homeport is in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Fleet
• MS The Calypso
• SS The Emerald
• MS Thomson Celebration
• MS Thomson Destiny
• MS Thomson Spirit

In Thomson Destiny at Dry Dock

Thomson cruises feature state-of-the-art ships, such as the Thomson Spirit, Thomson Destiny, Thomson Celebration, The Emerald and The Calypso. Ports of call include Croatia, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Egypt, France, Greece, Gibraltar, Italy, Morocco, Spain, Slovenia, and Turkey, Barcelona, Palma and Marseille.

Thomson cruises feature modern ships with swimming pools, grand lounges, panoramic promenades, fine dining, cocktail parties, piano bars, evening shows, casinos, late-night discos, health and fitness clubs, kid zones, libraries, Internet cafes, sports facilities, beauty salons and fully equipped spas. Thomson cruises offer a range of cruise ships to suit all tastes and ages, from The Calypso - the smallest ship of the fleet, accommodating up to 486 passengers and reserved exclusively for adults - to the largest ship, the Thomson Destiny - accommodating up to 1450 passengers, and is perfect for families.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Sources: Wikipedia
www.cruise.co.uk
http://www.simplonpc.co.uk

After my English Ferry job experience, my next assignment was in Meditteranean. I have worked with Greeks and Cypriuts officers and passengers in LCL.
Louis Cruise Lines is a Cyprus-based shipping company that operates cruises from Cyprus, France, Italy and Greece (the operations from Greece were previously marketed under the name Louis Hellenic Cruise Lines. The company also charters several ships to Thomson Cruises. Louis Cruise Lines was established in 1987 as a daughter company of Louis plc.

The Louis Cruise Lines fleet consist mainly of older second- or third-hand ships. One of them, the SS The Emerald, is the last ocean liner built in the United States still in service.
Louis Cruise Lines is the fifth largest cruise operator in the world.

Fleet
• MV Aquamarine - Operates cruises from Greece. Previously chartered to Transocean Tours as Arielle.[12]
• MV Coral - Operates cruises from Spain.[10]
• MV Cristal - Operates cruises from Greece.[12]
• SS Ivory - Operates cruises from Cyprus.[13] previously Ausonia, The Ausonia, Ivory, Aegean Two.
• MV Orient Queen - Operates cruises from France and Italy.[12]
• MV Sapphire - Operates cruises from Cyprus.[13] Previously Princesa Oceanica

Chartered ships
• MV The Calypso - Under charter to Thomson Cruises.
• SS The Emerald - Under charter to Thomson Cruises.
• MV Norwegian Dream - Under charter to Norwegian Cruise Line until November 2008.[11]
• MV Norwegian Majesty - Under charter to Norwegian Cruise Line until December 2009.[11]
• MV Thomson Destiny - Under charter to Thomson Cruises until 2011;[8] previously Sunbird.
• MV Thomson Spirit - Under charter to Thomson Cruises until 2011;[8] previously Spirit.

Former ships
• MV Princesa Marissa (1986-2008) - Sold for scrap 2008.[8]
• MV Princesa Cypria (1988-2005) - Scrapped.
• MV Princesa Amorosa (1994-2000) - Scrapped.
• MV Princesa Victoria (1994-2004) - Scrapped.
• MV Serenade (2000-2008) - Sold for scrap 2008.[8]
• MV Perla (2004-2008) - Since 2008 MV Aegean Pearl for Golden Sun Cruises.[13]
• MV Sea Diamond (2006-2007) - Sunk near Santorini, Greece, April 6, 2007.
• MV Oceanic II (2007) - Since 2008 MV Mona Lisa for Lord Nelson Seereisen.
• MV Ruby (2007) - Since December 2007 MV Ocean Countess for Monarch Classic Cruises

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Source: wikipedia

After my P & O job experience, I did a contract with this Norwegian company. The ship where I was assigned was Braemar. It was in dry dock when I arrived in Hamburg, Germany. I was one of the staff who joined her for her maiden voyage in Dover, England. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a Norwegian cruise shipping company with five cruise ships. The company has its headquarters in Ipswich, United Kingdom and is owned by Bonheur and Ganger Rolf. The company is part of the Fred. Olsen Group. The shipping operations of Fred Olsen and Company are licensed under three distinct brands, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Fred. Olsen Express/Lineas Fred Olsen and COMARIT. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines operates a fleet of four cruise ships to destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa and Canada.

Receptionist At Day

Dealer At Night

In May 2006 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines announced the purchase of a new vessel, Norwegian Crown, from Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship was delivered to Fred. Olsen in November 2007, after which she will be drydocked and lengthened. She will be renamed Balmoral and is expected to enter service in early 2008. The Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Fleet

Balmoral

Boudicca

Braemar

Black Prince

Black Watch

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman: My First Contract as a Seawoman How to Get SOLAS in Philippines How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification Passport Requirements for Filipinos How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines Thomson Cruise Ships Louis Cruise Lines Fred Olsen Cruises P & O Ferries Carnival Cruise Lines Source : wikipedia.org, FredOlsencruises.com

Pride of Le Havre

After 6 months of completing my documents and attending all seminars and trainings on how to work as a seafarer, I had mixed emotions when finally I was called by my agency that from our batch of trainees, I will be the first one to fly going to U.K. for the 8 months contract on P & O Ferries.

That was 1998, that was my first international flight and I felt a bit nervous to be miles away from home, but I was determined to take the job, I am a single parent of two boys, I have 4 younger sisters and I’m the breadwinner in our family. The ferry goes back and forth from Portsmouth, England to Le Havre , France for a 5 hour journey so when i have day - off, I disembark at 6am and goes back to work when the ferry arrives at 8pm.

I enjoyed my stay in P & O Ferries and P & O North Sea Ferries, I had Filipina colleagues so I didnt felt too homesick. We work at night when the ferry sails going to the other port. I was assigned in Pride of Le Havre, Pride of Portsmouth, Pride of Bilbao, MV Norsea, MV Norsun, and MV Norland. At first, I had a culture shock because of the different European culture and behavior. Mostly, the officers and passengers in P & O Ferries are British, and Dutch. I was able to see Le Havre France, Bilbao Spain, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Zeebrugge and Antwerp Belgium. Our homeport were in Portsmouth and Hull England.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Pride Of Bilbao

My first contract as a seawoman started in P & O Ferries. I had 8 months contract and 2 months vacation. It was a learning experience, it was my frist international trip and my first job abroad.

P&O Ferries (formerly P&O European Ferries) is a constituent company of DP World (which took over its parent company, the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company (P&O) in March 2006). P&O Ferries is registered in Dover, Kent. P&O Ferries also operates a number of routes in the Irish Sea under the name P&O Irish Sea.

The Pride of Le Havre and Pride of Portsmouth goes to Le Havre, France- Portsmouth, U.K. The P&O Ferries closed its route to Le Havre, France in late September 2005.

Pride of Bilbao, an archetypical cruiseferry. Built for Viking Line and now operated by P&O Ferries between Portsmouth in the UK and Bilbao in Spain.

The Bilbao route was launched in 1993 using the Pride of Bilbao. It is the only surviving P&O route out of Portsmouth.

Pride of Bilbao was probably the biggest vessel in Cherbourg, France at the time of her Cabaret Cruises. She has more than double the capacity of the unconverted Viking twins previously sold.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Source : wikipedia

CAV (Certification, Authentication and Verification) is one of the requirements needed for POEA to authenticate and verify an individual’s educational attainment. A certificate is issued once the education background is verified.

Blog updated: CAV is not needed anymore to get SIRB or Seaman’s book. Check here to get a complete list of Seaman’s Book requirements.

For college graduates, you can secure your CAV or Certificate of Authentication and Verification from the CHED office NCR or from the CHED office in the provinces, depending on where your school is located.

Commission on Higher Education (CHED)
HEDC Bldg., C.P. Garcia Ave. U.P. Diliman, Quezon City

For High School Graduates, you can secure your CAV from DECS NCR - (located at the back of SM City - Annex, Quezon City or from any DECS offices in the provinces depending on where your school is located.

DepEd requirements and procedures:
http://www.deped.gov.ph

CHED requirements and procedures:
http://www.ched.gov.ph

TESDA requirements and procedures
Bring the original and photocopies of the following:
1. Diploma
2. Transcript of Records
3. Special order # issued by TESDA (given when you complete your course)

For TESDA graduates, bring the documents to the provincial, regional or district office of TESDA which has jurisdiction over school falls. For additional information, you may also call (632) 817-4076.

Your CAV will be issued within 10 - 15 working days.

For other information on sea-based employment processing, you may contact POEA’s Sea-based Accreditation and Contracts Processing Center at (632) 721-9493.

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines

Sources: www.ched.gov.ph
www.deped.gov.ph
http://ofwngayon.com

Applicants in Philippines who wish to pursue a career in seafaring or to work in a cruise ship, one must complete a Basic Safety Course - Safety of Life At Sea (SOLAS) training obtained from an accredited maritime training center duly approved by the Maritime Training Council, a division of the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency.

The training lasts for one week lecture and one day actual training. It covers the following subjects:

Elementary First Aid
Personal Survival Techniques
Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting
Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
Medical Emergency
First Aid

Training Fee starts from P3,000 to P5,000 Philippine peso.
My advice is just beware of training centers which are not legally accredited by MARINA.
Check the List of Accredited Training Centers.
Beware also of fixers who will promise you that you will get your certificate even if you do not attend the classes anymore. MARINA is already aware of this ghost trainings.
When you apply for a Seamans Book, you will personally submit your requirements in MARINA, you will be surprised that you will be interviewed at the window, you will be asked for 1 or 2 questions about the SOLAS training, and if you cannot answer them correctly, you will be denied and you will be asked to repeat the SOLAS training and come back again.

The certificate that you will receive after the SOLAS training is very important in applying for a Seaman’s Book. And all certificates (SOLAS, Crowd Management, Medical Certificate) are all needed when joining the ship.
You will hand them over to the Crew Purser upon arrival in your assigned ship.
Make photocopies of your documents, so that even if your papers are with your agency or crew purser, you have your own copies, in case you will need them for future use.

And you have to take care of your certificates because that will be your important documents for life as long as you are working on the ship.
You know what I did with my certificates, I went to National Bookstore and had them all laminated, in that case, they will not be wet, and they will remain as new and clear copies.

For a list of approved training centers, please visit

MARITIME TRAINING COUNCIL

6/F Blas F. Ople Building (formerly POEA Building)

EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines

Or click this link:

Website:   http://www.mtc.gov.ph/

Read my Other Topics for Aspiring Seaman and Seawoman:

My First Contract as a Seawoman

How to Get SOLAS in Philippines

How To Apply for Seamans Book in Philippines

CAV - Certificate of Authentication and Verification

Passport Requirements for Filipinos

How to Get NBI Clearance in Philippines

Thomson Cruise Ships

Louis Cruise Lines

Fred Olsen Cruises

P & O Ferries

Carnival Cruise Lines