What To Pack in a Hospital Bag for Pregnant Women Who is about to Deliver

Are you spending hours deciding what to pack in your hospital bag for your upcoming delivery? Fret not.

While we don’t want to leave out any essentials, there’s also no reason to overdo things!🙏📿

✔️ For the newborn 👶

- Newborn Nappies

- Wipes

- Outfits / Onesies, including beanies, socks and mittens

- Muslin wraps / Swaddles

- Baby blanket

- Bibs and burp clothes

- Dummy / Pacifier

- Baby towel and face cloths

- Nappy Rash Cream

- Baby oil

- Formula

- Comforter / Teddy

- Going home outfit

✔️ For mommy 👩

- ID documents

- Pre-natal records and doctor's details

- Birth plan

- Loose, button down pajamas

- Socks

- Slippers or thongs/flip flops

- Underwear, size up for comfort

- Gel breast discs

- Heat / Cold Pack

- Adult Nappies or maternity pads

- Peri Bottle

- Water Bottle with a straw

- Phone and Charger

- Glasses

- Breast pads

- Maternity Bras

- Nipple balm

- Shower essentials and Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, face wash, shampoo & conditioner, moisturiser, lip balm, deodorant, dry shampoo, lotion, hair brush and hair ties

- Pillow and blanket (if you want to use your own)

- Bath towel

- Belly band

- Going home outfit

✔️ For dad 👦

- Pillow

- Water Bottle

- Snacks

- Change of clothes

- Laptop / Bluetooth speaker (i would love to listen to Vivalde 4 Seasons classical music to calm me down)

- Phone and charger

✔️ For leaving the hospital 🚘

- A properly fitted newborn carseat

Visayan Slang : Siquijor Version

Murag Ulo'g Taklob Suka

      haircut is so bad like a bottle cap

Min-resulta na! 

Kiki nimo, Jericho!

Iya ra! Di manakod!

Balak-an mo!

SIQUIJOR TRAVEL GUIDE with Sample Itinerary & Budget

When in Siquijor 

 Where can I rent vehicles like vans and motorcycles in Siquijor?

1. Motorcycles for rent are available in every port in the island for Php400-450/day but you can rent at Php350 per day or less just haggle politely and with a smile. Please do prepare your driver's license.

2. Vans that can accommodate up to 18 persons are available and can be rented at around Php 3500.

3. Coasters are available at Php 7000 up  ( not so sure about this? and accommodate up to 30 passengers

4.  Multicabs or EZRide can also be rented at Php2500 for Countryside Tour and an Additional Php2500 for a mountain tour the next day can also be availed.

Are there malls in Siquijor?

No!

However, we DO have Prince Hypermart  ( a retail store)  in Larena Municipality and we also have the following:

1. Jollibee in Siquijor

2. Mercury Drug in Siquijor

3. Rose Pharmacy  in Larena 

For other grocery staples for some international brands, you might also want to check out:

1. 3C Meatshop and Grocery Store in  Tacdog, Siquijor for all your Korean and Asian foodie-goodies, baking needs , some European foodie needs and other island life staples. They have lots of cheeses but no Cheese wheel

2. Island Deli in San Juan , Siquijor  have  similar items as that  in 3C Meatshop

Does Siquijor have  ATM Machines?

Are there banks in Siquijor? 

Yes!!!!!!

📍Larena Municipality

1. Landbank

2. PNB

3. EastWest Rural Bank

📍Siquijor Municipality

1. Metrobank (at the heart of the Poblacion) (most foreign ATM cards are accepted here)

2. Landbank near Siquijor Capital Square

3. DBP or Development Bank of the Philippines near Joel's Lechon Manok and Eatery 

4. BDO (at the port area)

📍San Juan Municipality 

Landbank - In front of Capilay Spring Park at the heart of Poblacion

I suggest you immediately have your cash ready once you arrive at any port as there are only a few tourist spots that accept fund transfer via Gcash and other means and mag offline ang mga ATM machines at times.

Where to stay when in Siquijor

Here is a list of accommodations in Siquijor:

📍Larena Municipality

1. Aquamare (dome houses)

2. Casa de la Playa (Greek-themed)

📍Siquijor Municipality

1. La Isla Bonita for Camping Tents and Duyan or Hammock Sleeping

2. Blue wave : good infinity pool and a long stretch of beach

3. Tori's Paradise - beachfront with long stretch of  white Sand beach 

4. Payag ni Kapitan - pinobre living , near the port and is inexpensive 

📍San Juan Municipality

1. Coco Grove

📣 : pricey but food is great, Instagrammable , 3 pools (well-maintained), great for snorkeling as the sanctuary is well kept, and they have a long stretch of white Sand beach , good for sunset watching 

2. Fig Sunset View Resort

📣 Has coffee shop, function hall, pool and a cliff side that with a small beach area that extends towards Coco Groves beach area; food is good

3. Southmountain  View 

📣Food is okay ; pool is well-maintained , best rooms with kitchen and a porch 

4. The Bruce-----  pool is okay; with access to a long stretch of white Sand beach, with okay pool can accommodate big crowds ;  less than a minute walk away from Kape De Guyod coffee shop

5. Swakihan Guesthouse

6. Chelles Guesthouse - dormitory type 

7. White Villas - I like their beach front rooms; small pool

8. Charisma Beach Resort similar to White Villas

9. Reckon's Guesthouse - Entire  house with  2 bedrooms, 1 outdoor CR, 1 indoor CR, kitchen , small Sala and a beach hut in front; beach front house 

📍Lazi Municipality 

1. Jungle Hut

https://www.facebook.com/Junglehut.siquijor?mibextid=ZbWKwL

2. Balay Presca

https://www.facebook.com/balaypresca?mibextid=ZbWKwL

🥘🍕 Dine at Twenty4 Cafe in Poblacion, Lazi, Siquijor where they have options for Mediterranean foods.  

https://www.twenty4.biz/

3. Gabayan Riviera

🏖️Tourist Spots in Siquijor, Philippines 2023🌴

🎉May the island give you wonderful  experiences. Here is a list of what you might want to consider visiting:

1. 🏝️Camogao Boulevard Couple's mangrove and Pan Bisaya in Enrique Villanueva 

2. 🦈🐟🚣Tulapos Marine Sanctuary for swimming with barracudas, sharks, trevally and sea turtles 

3. 🌳Monkey Beach Public  (secluded but will take 30 minutes or so )

4. 🌳Secret Beach Public  (secluded but will take 30 minutes or so)

5. 🏝️ Salagdoong ledge shot on a Hummock 📍 Ilang, Maria

6.  ⛱️ Balas-Balas Beach Simacolong maam

7. ⛪Lazi church and convent biggest in Asia 📍Tigbawan, Lazi

8. 🥨🍕Yummy snacks in Twenty 4 Cafe in 📍Poblacion,  Lazi

9. 🐒Cambugahay Falls  3-tiered : 100 steps going down, then try the Tarzan swing 

10. 🧹Hapitanan Silhig Shot 📍Tignao, Lazi

11. 🌳🐟Century-Old  Balete Fish spa 📍Campalanas , Lazi , Siquijor

12. 🌄 Kawayan Holiday Resort great for SCUBA and Snorkelling next to the 2 underwater cave systems  that you can dive through  in one full breath  in 20 seconds or so : Don't go alone though ; the Giant concrete staircase is instagrammable among the roaring waves hitting against the rocks or if it is not stormy, the cliff-side view will be superb too; they are not fond of unnecessary noise though as the guests are there to enjoy their $160 holiday so keep your chat and squeals to a minimum 

13. 🌲Pitogo  Cliff - it's a 60- foot drop from a cliff on the edge of a Pitogo forest but there is a 3-meter jumping spot on a lower area accessible through a staircase carved through the cliff towards the turquoise sea.📍Tag-ibo, San Juan

14.🌅 Runik 📍 Tubod , San Juan as it is instagrammable during sunset as you sip your mocktail . It's more Scandinavian or Japandi to me than it is Santorini-looking for most. Kamo nay bahala.

15. 🧺🚜Dinner at Tambayanan Cafe-  FaD Barn right across Runik. My go-to food is their Honey Garlic Chicken , Silog Meals and their burgers.

16. 🌴Coco Grove 📍Tubod, San Juan  if they accept walk-ins, your second day, your visit in the island  capped off with a visit to this renowned beach resort. Have your lunch or dinner at Salamandas restaurant just ask at the guard house or the front desk for assistance. The path from the entrance to the beach-sidw restaurant is uber instagrammable. 

17. Capilay Natural Spring Park 📍  Poblacion, San Juan. One of the oldest spots we locals visit as this natural spring, turned into a swimming pool,  has always been flowing no matter what season we are in. Salamat, Lord. 

18. 🍹Rumbar ⭐⭐⭐  beach-  side bar📍 Lala-o,  San Juan  for their 🍸Amaretto sour, and their Pineapple Minty 🍹 which is my go-to mocktail drink as we listen  to an Acoustic Live Band with Aboodi on Fridays . This is open from 2PM to 2AM daily. 

19. Monkey Business in 📍 Solangon, San Juan.  My fave is their Cheese Sticks. The place is instagrammably Bali-ish and I love having my pictures taken in their swing while having my cheese sticks mocktails. 

20. Kape De Guyod right across Monkey Business 📍 Solangon  , San Juan. It has a huge coffee sign so you won't miss it and their local coffee blends. ☕

21. 🕺🪩 Friday Nightlife at JJ Backpackers starts at 8PM . It's a beach party with live band. They also have a gig on Sundays. 

22.  Paliton Sunset Beach and the Human Drone Shot on a swing tied to a tall coconut tree

23. See-Kee-Hor 👌 gastronomic experience near Paliton Beach. Not so Instagrammable anymore but the blue cheese burger is  world class . Charot. I happen to frequent this for their burnt cheesecake and their chocolate cheesecake 

24. Healing Beach port area Siquijor ⛱️🏖️

25. I love Siquijor sign sa 📍Brgy. Canal, Siquijor Boulevard

26.1 Siomai, burger and real fruit-based halo -halo at Mix  Halo-halo in Cangbagsa, Larena, Siquijor

27.  Larena Portside,  Cafe for their quarter-cut chicken at Php 120.00 and the best house burger. 

28. Dumalaay Boulevard walkway sunsets here gives you a 180-degree uninterrupted view of Negros Island disappearing into the night. 

29. Aquamare for Sunset dinner Bali feels Sandugan. 

📝You can go around the island in one full day or around  6 hours but if you go on all of what's in this list, you may have to drop Secret Beach and Monkey Beach. 

Discos, Parties , Bars and Pubs

1.  Jjs Backpackers Village - 700 metres from Solangon Beach - it is one of the most popular beach party sites in Siquijor which holds its parties with live band every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

2. Rumbar- probably the best place to chill as it closes around 2AM or later than that. if you have heard of Rumbar Siargao then you will understand Rumbar Siquijor and it is by the beach.

Smoke only in designated areas or Better not Smoke at All

 We love our island so much that we have high respects to our ancestors and some of us still believe that we have strong ties with 'spiritual power' that exist in the natural world. Polluting the environment with plastics and and cigarette and electronic vape smoke are not part of our tourism goals and we would be grateful if you would just keep it clean while you are in Siquijor. No to Smoking and No to Plastic Policy applies to everyone that sets foot in our island. 

Sample Itinerary & Budget

https://restlesspinay.blogspot.com/2016/07/what-do-when-in-siquijor.html

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“No we didn’t date. Technically, he wasn’t an ex-boyfriend but he was an ex-something, an ex-maybe, an ex-almost.”

photo not mine

How can I tell you of a story when I did not know when it started and when it ended.

If we look at it, is there something that started that needs to end.

If there was, what was it that we started.

Is there something that we should end.

What is there really?

There was never an us in the equation.

It was just me and you.

In those cold bitter nights stolen from the monotony of each other's lives.

would you have wanted me to chase after you

that I would hope for something that is not there all along

I have been through this a thousand times before and I never learn

Did it also ever occur to you that I would beg for your time, for an explanation of the shape my heart is in?

I know it is not possible.

That it would not happen and it should not.

Didn't you ever think that I wouldn't do it because I have no right to ask you what you feel.

And whatever this is , I knew it is unclear,

It is bound to end any way.

It felt it will scare the hell out of you... that what if you won't find someone better. That what you have now was the best even though it feels like you might find someone better, the fear always creeps in.

 She used to love what he was.

There are questions left unanswered but you decide anyway that if it was 'it', it wouldn't really have come to this end of the rope.

and you weighed all but there is nothing left to make you stay.

and you decide it is just another mistake.

That there are people in this world whom you have to meet so you will be prepared enough when you met the real one.

and then you got to learn more about yourself on the process

You get bruised. burned. scarred. So you leave. carrying nothing with you.

You would wait for someone. That soul who will tell you that you can go anywhere , be anyone with him ... and it will just be a matter of going.

And so you left.

On the Rocks

 She knew what he was but she chose to close her eyes.

• 

Our downfall starts when she chose to see beyond the red flags and faults and imperfections. 

Sometimes, it is the thinking that she does not want to accept that the first love that she chose wasn't the one after all.

She knew what was coming but chose to ignore it. She knows the endgame but still rode it till the end.

She knew but still gave it a chance to work out so when the time comes, walking away would be easier as she gave it her best shot.

When she got poured down with rain and got wet, she danced in it like there is tomorrow.

And as she went inside the bar, she knew the allure of fleeting things.

Yet, she held out her hand for another shot . She knew it wouldn't be wine this time.

It would be on the rocks, burning your throat , leaving your soul dry and parched but you'd still be wanting for more until none of them would be able to give out anything any longer.

EMCEE Masters of Ceremony Script for Seminars

 Here is a sample of a script for hosting events!

**** 5 Minutes before the Start of the Program

EMCEE:  In 5 minutes, we shall start the program, In the meantime, sit back, relax and make your selves comfortable in your seats. 

I.  Program Preliminaries: 

  A. INTRODUCTION

 EMCEE:  Good day, everyone!  

              We are on our first of the 2-day  Training on the Foundational Course on Adolescent Health.

B. NATIONALISTIC SONG & ECUMENICAL PRAYER 

    

Let us begin the day with a prayer and remain standing as we take pride in our  Filipino patriotism by the singing of our Nationalistic Song.

Take a moment to pause and remember that we are in the Most Holy Presence of a Supreme Being.

For the Catholics, we may make the sign of the Cross, 

        In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. 

C. WELCOME REMARKS  & INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE

EMCEE: Please be seated. Today , we are blessed to have been graced by this woman whose words are warm, whose dedication to her craft is exceptional , and whose perseverance and a meticulous attention to  detail bring forth a driving force for the smooth operations in  our department, ladies and gentlemen, An Curtis Schmidt  , Chief of the blah  unit.

                                                    

                                                            ~ the welcome remarks~

 EMCEE: A round of applause for  Dr. Schmidt. Indeed, ~say an affirmation or a rephrased version of a striking part of his talk ~. As always, it really is such a good day to teach minds, touch hearts and transform the lives of our fellowmen. 

                                                          

     EMCEE: And with that, today's  activity wouldn't be complete complete without this endearing message from a woman of top-calibre, our blanket of support , the ever dynamic  (that big persons position), (name of the person and his title/s).

                                                            ~ inspirational message~

EMCEE : A big hand for Dr. Vays Ganders! Certainly, ~say an affirmation or a rephrased version of a striking part of his talk ~. 

We are blessed with a sunny morning while  we are amped up with a very engaging and interesting topic to be delivered to us by the school health and nutrition personnel. Brace yourself  as we listen to the first topic which is Module 1 : Understanding the Adolescent.

But first, let us do an  energy and attendance check! 

EMCEE: When I say Hephep you say Hurray!  Hephep? 

                     ~hooray!

EMCEE:  Hooray? 

                    ~Hephep

EMCEE: Game na ba kayo?

                    ~Game na!

II. FIRST TOPIC

EMCEE: I sense that everybody is fired up for today's activity. 

We are expecting that you will hold such interest and attention as we listen to our first topic for today which shall be shared to us by a speaker  who ~ read all of  the outstanding and most recent achievements of the speaker based on his bio or as what the speaker wishes to be included~, Dr. Johung Hillary.

                                                                ~ first topic~

Thank you very much for that soulful topic Dr. Hillary.  It was such an eye opener , don't you think? Everyone , let us give Dr Hillary a rain clap. Ready and go!

II. SECOND TOPIC

 For those of you who shall go on a bladder break, feel free to visit the loo which is located 3 doors to the right. For those of you are are still enjoying the warmth of your seats, lend your ears for  the next topic on  ~blahblah blah~  which shall be delivered by a speaker whose achievements precedes him. He is a ~ read all of  the outstanding and most recent achievements of the speaker based on his bio or as what the speaker wishes to be included~, friends, I give you , Dr. Tidi Rocks.

                                                          

                                                                      ~ second topic~

We are so grateful for that very interesting and mind-blowing topic Dr. Hillary. Everyone , let us give Dr Hillary a bomb  clap  with 3 stomps, 3 claps and kabOom at the end. Ready and go!

III.  LUNCH BREAK OUTRO

To replenish the glucose that has been lost for this morning’s session, let us indulge ourselves with a hearty meal for lunch. May I request Ms. Julita Baretter , our ~what is her position~ for the blessing of our food.

                                                                      ~ Grace Before Meals~

To bring back our vigor for our afternoon session, you may take time to explore the outdoors and  inhale the sea breeze by the boulevard.  Keep safe and be back at 1:00PM ! Bona petit everyone and dig in! 

III.  AFTERNOON SESSION INTRO

We are hyped up for this afternoon's session from our well-deserved lunch break. 

Please do remind everyone else to go back to our venue as we shall commence the second leg of our 4-part series with a topic on ~blah blah blah~  which shall be imparted to us by our speaker , who I am very much excited to introduce to you.

 Our third speaker is ~ read all of  the outstanding and most recent achievements of the speaker based on his bio or as what the speaker wishes to be included~,  this, ladies and gentlemen,  is no other than,  Dr. Jacky Rized.

                                                                  ~ third topic~

What a blast ,  Dr. Jacky Rized!  Let us give Dr. Rize a  g double o dj OB good job good job clap with a resounding 10-second clap in the end , ready and go!

Our last topic for this afternoon shall be given to us by a person whose ~ read all of  the outstanding and most recent achievements of the speaker based on his bio or as what the speaker wishes to be included~,  my fellow participants,  I give you, Dr. Karel Trekkings.  A big hand for her , please. 

                                                                   ~ fourth topic~

III.  END OF SEMINAR OUTRO

We are still on the last leg of this 4-part series of the Universal  Curriculum for Adolescent Health.

We are the masters of ceremony, Alex Do of blah Department  and Ms. Caren Calzado of  blah department.

We all know that every beginning necessitates an end. And every ending is a prelude to something greater. With that being said, let us listen to a LEARNING INSIGHT to be shared to us by Ms. Janice Kowalsky.

                                                                    ~ learning insight~

Thank you Janice. Indeed, 

To leave another impression  for this curriculum series, help me welcome a woman with outstanding clinical acumen, ~ position ~, Dr. Kae  Klum .

                                                                       ~ learning insight~

That was well said Ms. Janice and Dr. Kae. Your words truly embody what it is to be this country's prevention coordinators.

And now, the moment that we have all been waiting for. 

Slap on some war paints and adjust your coats as we commence the Awarding of Certificates to the Participants. I shall give the floor to this beauteous emcee from  blah department  , Caren Calzado.  Let me read the citation. 

                                                        ~ giving of certificates with photo op~

Congratulations to us all for braving through the entire curriculum series. 

Our day would not be complete without this endearing message from a woman of top-calibre, our blanket of support , the ever dynamic  Chief of the blah blah blah  Division , Dr. Rayan Bengz.

                                                                ~ message~

As we cap off today’s work, we shall also bring home a few words by our equally regarded , ~state his position~, Dr. Jugz Ytziwerms.

                                                                      ~ Closing Remarks~

It has been such a good day to teach minds, touch hearts and transform lives.

We would like to commend everyone for wholeheartedly participating in this series of seminars. It was a good 8 noncontiguous hours  with you all. In our line of work, we somehow meet people who became our friends  and then eventually became  family. 

Some have left , some have stayed but all are remembered.

Indeed, we are proud to have all of you serving our youth selflessly. May all your endeavors be blessed as you continue on teaching minds, touching hearts and transforming the lives of our learners and our stakeholders. Keep safe everyone and enjoy your weekend. 

Oyasumi nasai!