9/11/2010
Late for breakfast....haha , so we arrived at the museum by taxi . but ....what a jam. the traffic here is horrible . yea...same goes to Kuala Lumpur in its rush hour. no complains =)
visited the children museum since the 'adult' museum (national museum) is closed. Nothing much inside since it's a children museum XD so we took the lrt to tayuman from UN ave. The lrt was so sardin-packed with people. It's just like the KTM situation in Malaysia during rush hours. Security check had been tightened up as we were required to open our bags for security check whenever we enter malls , lrt , fast food franchises....
OK, so we got down the station and had a short walk to the DOH ( department of health ) where we met with Dr Florence , who is the representative of UN-WHO. I liked this session because it made me more aware of the health situation in Philippines as well as how the WHO works. Anyway , it is what i get to implement from my 2nd year Medicine and Society Studies =) I was also informed that the top cause of mortality in the Philippines is postpartum hemorrhage , or in layman terms , excess bleeding after delivering a child. The health situation in the Philippines is that the health care has not been reached out to the rural areas. While the rich and the city folks enjoy the benefits of high quality medication , more than often , those that are far away from the major cities are neglected.
Public health on re-emerging or existing disease is the main focus of the DOH now.
Below is the group photo with Dr. Florence
Had lunch at goldilocks cafe in Robbinson's Mall. Rained slightly on our way to the president's office (Malacanang Palace) where the histories of the past presidents and governors can be found. The spokesman was really fantastic in explaining everything in detail. We toured the place according to chronology , from the reign of the Spaniards lasting for 333 years , to the American Colonisation and the Japanese Occupation. I can regard that as one of the most enriching sessions throughout the program where history of the Philippines is concerned.
The journey to greenbelt was a bad one because of the severe jam coupled with the cramped space i was provided in the van. I really sighed relief upon reaching greenbelt. As i observed the situation of the traffic jam , i noticed many drivers who were not too aware of courtesy and manners. They horn perpetually and inconsiderately even though there is no headway , while others cut the queue. Had dinner there and did a little shopping before heading back to rest .
Anyway , i was clad in formal clothing for the whole day as i didn't really have time to change into something more comfortable =| haha~
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