Marinduque - My Island Tropical Paradise

Welcome to Marinduque-My Island Paradise

If this is your first time in my site, welcome! If you have been a follower, my heartfelt thanks to you, also. Help me achieve my dream, that someday, Marinduque will become a world tourist destination not only on Easter Week, but also whole year round. You can do this by telling your friends and relatives about this site. The photo above is Mt Malindig in Torrijos. Some of the photos and videos on this site, I do not own. However, I have no intention on the infringement of your copyrights. Cheers!

Sunday, March 29, 2020

The Recent Wedding Photos of Arvy and Rosiel at CDM

Arvy Anep Aibur and Rosiel Piedragoza Wedding at CDM-March 7, 2020

For a short video visit the following Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/razastillsandmotions/videos/654125195156022/

Saturday, March 28, 2020

Paintings of the Chateau Du Mer Beach House

The above paintings of the Chateau Du Mer Beach House in Amoingon, Boac Marinduque, Philippines are a courtesy of the Late Rene Nieva-Macrine's first cousin. The technique varies from Impressionism, Dadaism, Expressionism, Cubism,watercolor, sponge dabbed, etc..

Do you have a Favorite? For more information visit the link below:

https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g1026955-d1159553-i33236474-Chateau_Du_Mer_Beach_Resort-Marinduque_Island_Mimaropa.html

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The Rare Flora and Fauna of the Philippines

This is one of the best documentary on the beauty, flora and fauna of the Philippines that I have viewed.-Untamed Philippines

Two Episodes of this documentary are now available at the National Geographic Channel. Enjoy!

https://www.nationalgeographic.com.au/tv/untamed-philippines/

https://youtu.be/4rxc_qiEWvI

Meanwhile, enjoy this video Of Yong Nieva visiting and singing to Macrine, 4 years ago at Chateau Du Mer, Marinduque
https://www.facebook.com/david.b.katague/videos/10206320460666763/

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Trump's Wonder Cure Drugs for Covid-19

I received the following letter today from a PAASE member, detailing the dangers of Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine approved by FDA for malaria but not for corona virus as Trump falsely proclaimed in TV the other day. Dr Fauci clarified that Trump announcement was not true. Here's the letter for your information.

"Trump is wrong! It is not meant for prophylaxis or prevention. It should be reserved for high-risk COVID + cases admitted in hospital, and is part of many protocols (together with Azithromycin).

People circulating this, including their recommended prophylactic dose for adults and children, are dangerous and must be stopped:

The Vibermongerers and Viberquackdocs are even posting the dose: “Start Chloroquine 500 mg one tablet per week as a prophylaxis for covid for adults. For kids take in syrup form and equivalent to 8.3 mg per week dose. Prophylaxis can be continued for 6 to 8 weeks.” NO baseline screening (retina, heart, liver, G6PD)! Dangerous!

Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine belong to the quinolone family. Although their therapeutic and toxic doses differ, they are related drugs with similar clinical indications for use and similar manifestations of retinal toxicity.

Shown to cause severe hypoglycemia including loss of consciousness that could be life-threatening in patients treated with or without antidiabetic medications; patients should be warned about risk of hypoglycemia and associated clinical signs and symptoms; patients presenting with clinical symptoms suggestive of hypoglycemia during treatment with chloroquine should have blood glucose level checked and treatment reviewed as necessary.

Cases of cardiomyopathy resulting in cardiac failure, in some cases with fatal outcome, QT interval prolongation, torsades de pointes, and ventricular arrhythmias reported; Caution with hepatic disease, alcoholism, and coadministration with other hepatotoxic drugs; Caution with history of auditory damage; May provoke seizures in patients with history of epilepsy.

May cause hemolysis in glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase (G-6-PD) deficiency; blood monitoring may be needed as hemolytic anemia may occur, in particular in association with other drugs that cause hemolysis.

Chloroquine

Antimalarial w/ antiviral activity

interferes w/ viral entry by changing acidification inside of cell
inhibits SARS-CoV2 co-receptor
immune modulating activity (we don’t know yet if that’s good or bad for COVID-19)

Inexpensive, long track record
In vitro has similar effectiveness against SARS-CoV2 as Remdesivir
Reported to improve pneumonia, viral clearance, and disease course from China cases (but we don’t have RCT trial data or robust cases of this)
Requires higher dose than for malaria: 500mg BID
Limited supply in the US

Hydroxychloroquine: related to chloroquine

Preferred as alternative: can increase PO dose, has decreased drug interactions, and is more widely tolerated
May be more potent against SARS-CoV2 than chloroquine (in vitro studies)

Personal Note: As a retired FDA Chemistry Team Leader in the Division Of Anti-Infective Drug Products, I am familiar of the side effects and dangers of Chloroquine if a proper dosage is not given to the patients. What works in the Lab(in vitro studies) do not necessary translate as safe and effective to humans!

Thursday, March 19, 2020

First Day of Spring in Northern California

Greetings from my real estate broker!

Hi David,

With the damp and cold ushered out for the year, enjoy the lively colors, flowery fragrances, and gentle warmth of the Spring season.

Best wishes for a wonderful season!

Inside and Outside today-first day of Spring in Northern California. Let us enjoy the day and forget about the depressing news of this current Covid-19 ( not a Chinese virus) Pandemic. Let us pray it will end soon!

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

New and Old Photos from My Album


Ditas and Carenna, 2020 It is time to forget the corona virus pandemic and stock market collapse for a few minutes and enjoy the following old and new photos from my Album!

Ditas and Governor Gauvin Newsom, 2020

Yosemite National Park, Winter, 2020


Homemade Chili Relleno with Cholula Hot Sauce

A Carenna and Ditas Blanket


Macrine Eating Breakfast with Caretaker's Assistance, 2020

Macrine's High School Graduation-She is Seating First on the Right-Front Row

Meanwhile, enjoy this short video of the wedding of Amiel and Erika, May, 1019 with CDM as the venue

https://www.facebook.com/sixpmstudio/videos/vb.1480526228910802/2322644764691231/?type=2&theater

ABOUT ME

What Others Say About Marinduque

The White Beach of Poctoy, Torrijos with Mt Malinding in the background The following are some of quotes and comments that I have read in the web from visitors to Marinduque. Traveling to the island during the Easter peak season can drive one nuts, but Marinduque greatly rewards your "penitencia" with one-of-a-kind religious revelry, beautiful landscape and gracious people. From: eazytraveler.blogspot.com A small island province in central Philippines, Marinduque speaks of such profound natural beauty that will not escape the notice of a well seasoned traveller. From: instaurareperomniachristo.blogspot.com I stayed in Marinduque for almost three weeks. It's a heart-shaped island surrounded by pristine blue waters, beautiful white sand beaches ( in most areas) and marine sanctuaries. I have been told it has one of the most beautiful virgin coral reefs. It is truly such an awesome place. While I was there I've seen so much picturesque views that more than once took my breath away. They were like pictures from National Geographic. From: www.myscrapworks.com/mswdigi/

It is with a heavy heart that I left Marinduque the next morning to go home. I wish to thank all Marinduquenos for their hospitality. Marinduque is for sure one of those places you should see before you die. http://my_sarisari_store.typepad.com/moriones Festival, May 26, 2006 My whole Holy Week experience was utterly engaging and can hardly be forgotten. Leaving the island of Marinduque after a week-long joyful festivities is quite saddening. On the Monday after the Festival, tourists begin to leave and the island become once more a place of simplicity, complacency and beauty. I am thankful to the Marinduquenos for giving me a temporary home away from my true home. Dennisvillegas.blogspot.com/april/2008. Memories of a nocturnal walk in Boac, June 29, 2008

It was the last night of my week long sojourn to Marinduque. Eight in the evening, I went out of my hotel room to stroll once more the lovely streets of Boac. The evening was peaceful and cool with a lovely soft breeze of wind in the air. This reminded me that I was in one of the most rural places in the Philippines.etc...etc.. The sky was well illuminated with the romantic glow of the moon, creating lovely silhouttes of ancient houses from beyond, dwarfed only by the lowly clouds from above etc... etc.... It was past midnight when I started back to my hotel room, still photographing street sceneries. Boac indeed is a lovely little town from the olden days, but its evening is even lovelier... Dennisvillegas blogspot.com/, june, 2008. If it's your first time in Marinduque, do not worry. Almost everyone seems to be a friendly guide. Genuine hospitality is what I like most in this island. From dongism.blogspot.com

Characterized by pristine natural beauty, Marinduque boasts of a wide spectrum of unspoiled beaches, mountain peaks, fabled sulfur springs, limestone caves, cascading waterfalls, fringing reefs, virgin islets and old Churches. From: www.marinduque.gov.ph Last but not least from www.chateaudumer.com Are you looking for a perfect and affordable vacation in the sun? Marinduque Island is the place for you! Stay at Chateau Du Mer Beach Resort. All you will hear are the sound of the waves and your heart beat. This will be an experience to remember!!.