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Christmas At IRRI

Contents
MEW MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
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PADOLINA JOINS IRRI
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GOOD DAY, DR. BERNARDO
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LITERARY CORNER
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ONE HEART, ONE SPIRIT, ONE FAMILY
30 MINUTES WITH SANTA
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published by the International Rice Research Institute • Dec 1998
IKAW AT ANG SSS
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Sandiwa@irri.cgiar.org
http://www.cgiar.org/sandiwa.htm
PAGMUMUNI-MUNI
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Christmas at IRRI
What is it about Christmas that erases all the bitter- don’t know his or her face. Social gatherings like this one
ness, the anger, the frustrations, and the hope-
enable people to meet and get to know each other. After all,
lessness? How does this Christian holiday tran-
people remain to be the Institute’s most valuable resource,
scend religion, ethnic background, political belief, and cul-
stressed Dr. Cantrell.
tural boundary? These questions are difficult to answer, but
This year’s Christmas celebration was highlighted by a
IRRI Director General Ron Cantrell gives IRRI constituents
show of singing and dancing talents and exciting production
an idea. In a Christmas message delivered during the
numbers presented by the nationally and internationally re-
Institute’s Christmas party last 18 December, he gave two
cruited staff. Susan Telosa (alias Shirley Bassey) won the
good reasons for enjoying Christmas — the fellowship be-
top prize in the sing-alike contest; Gilbert Rondilla and Arnel
tween families and friends and the sense of joy and peace
Malabanan were runners-up. Gilbert sang a beautiful ditty
that one feels on the day itself.
by artist Steven Curtis Chapman, while Arnel rendered a Ta-
In a multicultural environment such as IRRI, Christmas
galog song by artist Bing Rodrigo. Partners Fanny Garcia
is being remembered as a celebration of relationships forged,
and Timmy Aranzaso were the champion ballroom dancers,
of friendships nurtured, and of camaraderie fostered through
with the pair of Chelo and Anton in second place. The prize
the years, despite the varied background and culture of the
for the best production number went to the group from N. C.
members that compose the IRRI family. Christmas day is a
Brady Laboratory. Their presentation, billed “Doon po sa
day like no other. When else can we feel complete happiness
Amin,” essayed Filipino Christmas traditions. Second and
amidst our loved ones and cherished friends? When else can
third placers were the groups from Umali Hall and AED/ES,
we be more forgiving, more tolerant, and filled with more
respectively. The grand raffle prize was won by Lolit Adriano
hope?
of SWSD.
Individuals need celebrations to renew themselves —
As IRRI faces a new year of challenges, the staff mem-
and so does IRRI. In this age of electronic mail and voice
bers of the Institute — reinvigorated, renewed, and refreshed
mail, face-to-face communication is relegated to the back-
— begin to prepare themselves for the great task ahead. I
ground. You know somebody else’s e-mail address, but you
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The Annabelle I-Pin Mew Memorial Foundation
The Annabelle I-Pin Mew Memo lucky, since studying here at UP is such ber of scholars. Thanks to the generos-
rial Foundation honors the
an honor…and…a big step for a better
ity of donors in 1997, three new stu-
memory of Annabelle Mew by
future…I cannot forget that I’m here
dents were added this school year.
assisting local, academically gifted stu-
because of you and the support given
To support 24 scholars annually,
dents to continue their education
to me by your foundation . I’m really
the Foundation must double its capital
through four years of high school. Since
thankful…I hope and I pray that you
base to assure an annual interest income
its establishment in 1987, the Founda-
can help more students and may God
of 60,000 pesos. This will cover the
tion has helped 45 young people com-
bless all of you…’
yearly stipend of 2,000 pesos per child,
plete their secondary education. With-
The foundation originally set out
as well as withholding and community
out the Foundation’s help, these young
to select six new scholars each year as
taxes.
people would likely be unable to afford
they enter high school and to support
Your generosity can make this pos-
education beyond grade school. Most
them through all four years of their sec-
sible. If you would like to contribute to
of these students have continued on to
ondary education. Increasing school ex-
this worthwhile and rewarding cause,
university, many of them on scholar-
penses and the devaluation of the peso
forward your donation to any of the
ships.
however, have made it impossible to
Foundation’s members: Pia S. Bennett,
Joana Remetio, one of those the
support 24 scholars in each financial
Marieju Dawe, Teresita V. Mew, Marie-
Foundation has helped, is now a third
year. The Foundation was unable to take
Hélène Pham, Rosa Maria Roetter, or
year agriculture student at UPLB. She
any new scholars in 1992, 1994, and
Patricia Young — all at IRRI Staff
wrote to us recently, saying, ‘I feel very
1996, greatly reducing the total num-
Housing. I
The Philippines featured in ISLB celebration
ISLB kids seek to
The International School at Los children about the Visayas. The 3-day learn more about
Baños (ISLB) featured the
celebration ended with a ‘barrio fiesta’,
IRRI
Philippines in a 3-day affair on
with entertainment from the Philab
25-27 Nov. The children — and teach-
Band and the AISAS theatrical group,
The students of ISLB are interested
ers — were treated to talks, dances, and
which performed ‘Why Women Wash
in learning more about what goes
a ‘barrio fiesta.’ Bookmark sold books
Dishes’ and ‘The Story of Juan Tamad’.
on at IRRI. They would like to visit
by Filipino authors at the school, and
The children played indigenous games
different areas within the Institute
the children studied different parts of
such as ‘Maria Goes to Market’ and
to understand how scientific dis-
the Philippines.
‘Egg Bumping.’ After the games, ev-
ciplines interact to fulfill IRRI’s
Events started Wednesday with a
eryone was treated to lechon and other
mission. If you have an idea for a
visit by the UPLB Dance Troupe. Af-
delicacies by Riceland Cuisine.
field trip for the students (ages 6-
ter the group had presented six dances
The children of ISLB spend one
12) that could broaden their under-
– two each from Luzon, Visayas, and
day each month learning about the Phil-
standing of basic and applied sci-
Mindanao – the children had a chance
ippines. Their study includes a field trip
ence, please contact Debbie Cook
to try the dances. Dr. Rubio, an envi-
around the Los Baños area. I
at 6813/4. Next semester starts 11
ronmental scientist from the UP Col-
January. I
lege of Forestry, gave a talk on indig-
enous plant
and animal
species and
stressed the
importance
of caring for
the environ-
ment. Eves
L o r e s t o
from GRC
talked to the
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Padolina joins IRRI as external relations director
D r. William G. Padolina will be the Philippines and other countries, a
ence and Technol-
the new director for external
large publishing program, the world’s
ogy (DOST) from
relations of the International
most important rice library, and a mu-
1995 to 1998.
Rice Research Institute (IRRI) starting
seum devoted to rice, the “Riceworld.”
He also served as
4 January 1999, IRRI Director General
In announcing this appointment,
assistant to the
Ronald P. Cantrell announced recently.
Dr. Cantrell said, “Dr. Padolina is a world-
president of the
As director for external relations,
class scientist whose good background
University of the
Dr. Padolina will lead a number of differ-
in science, especially in biotechnology
Philippines (UP)
ent units, all of them involved, in one
and intellectual property rights, is im-
System, vice-chancellor for academic
way or another, with IRRI’s research
portant to IRRI. We are looking to him
affairs at UP Los Baños (UPLB), and
partners. These units are responsible for
for leadership in these areas as we get
director of the National Institutes of
resource mobilization, relations with the
ready for the next century.”
Biotechnology and Applied Microbiol-
host country, IRRI’s research activities
Dr. Padolina is a distuinguished
ogy at UPLB.
in other countries, as well as matters per-
government leader, scientist, and aca-
His appointment as IRRI director
taining to intellectual property rights.
demician. He was a former cabinet
for external relations came at the end of
In addition, Dr. Padolina will over-
member in the Philippine Government
an intensive selection process led by
see the training of rice scientists from
as secterary of the Department of Sci-
Dr. Cantrell. I
How “Merry Christmas” is said around the world
Christmas customs
around the world
Arabic: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Indonesian: Selamat Hari Natal
Argentine: Feliz Navidad
Iraqi: Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Contributed by Grace Lasat-Reyes
Bahasa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Natal
Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit, or Nodlaig
Bengali: Shuvo Naba Barsha
mhaith chugnat
Latin America: Pot breaking is a
Brazilian: Boas Festas e Feliz Ano
Italian: Buone Feste Natalizie
Christmas game.
Novo
Japanese: Shinnen omedeto.
Sweden: Elves play Santa Claus.
Chilean: Feliz Navidad
Kurisumasu Omedeto
Norway: Christmas bells are rung.
Chinese: (Cantonese) Gun Tso Sun
Korean: Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Denmark: Yule log is burned.
Tan’Gung Haw Sun
Latin: Natale hilare et Annum Faustum!
China: Dragon dancers mark
Chinese: (Mandarin) Kung His Hsin
Norwegian: God Jul, or Gledelig Jul
Christmas by creating noises.
Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Peruvian: Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso
Japan: Three-eyed Santa Claus is
Choctaw: Yukpa, Nitak Hollo Chito
Año Nuevo
expected.
Columbia: Feliz Navidad y Próspero
Polish: Wesolych Swiat Bozego
Thailand: New Year is celebrated
Año Nuevo
Narodzenia or Boze Narodzenie
twice.
Czech: Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a
Portuguese:Feliz Natal
Netherlands, Belgium & Luxembourg:
stastny Novy Rok
Russian: Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom
St. Nick’s legend lives on.
Danish: Glædelig Jul
Rozhdestva is Novim Godom
Spain: Wise men bring gifts.
Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een
Spanish: Feliz Navidad
Switzerland: Christ Child on a sleigh
Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig
Swedish: God Jul and (Och) Ett
is revered.
Kerstfeast
Gott Nytt År
France: Le reveillon marks Christmas
English: Merry Christmas
Tagalog: Maligayang Pasko at
and they welcome Knecht Rupert.
Finnish: Hyvaa joulua
Masaganang Bagong Taon
Germany: People put up Christmas
Flemish: Zalig Kerstfeest en
Tami: Nathar Puthu Varuda Valthukkal
tree.
Gelukkignieuw jaar
Thai: Sawadee Pee Mai
Australia: Plums are eaten.
French: Joyeux Noel
Turkish: Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu
England: Gifts are stacked under the
German: Froehliche Weihnachten
Olsun
trees.
Greek: Kala Christouyenna!
Urdu: Naya Saal Mubarak Ho
Canada: People enjoy the winterlude.
Hindi: Shub Naya Baras
Vietnamese: Chung Mung Giang Sinh
Italy: Everyone waits for the good
Hawaiian: Mele Kalikimaka ame
Welsh: Nadolig Llawen
witch.
Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Yugoslavian: Cestitamo Bozic
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Russia: People expect apostles. s
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Good day, Dr. Bernardo!
After almost a dozen years of ser- teaching Plant Breeding and Industrial
vice in IRRI, Dr. Fernando
Crops (1955-72), Professor of Horticul-
Bernardo, former deputy direc-
ture (1972-74), acting Director of Busi-
tor general for international services,
ness Affairs (1971), Director of Gradu-
leaves the institute with fond memories
ate Studies (1969-73), and Dean of the
of working under five DGs (Drs.
College of Agriculture (1973-74). He
Swaminathan, Lampe, Rothschild,
was Deputy Director General, Philip-
Havener, and Cantrell) and with the
pine Council of Agricultural Research
world’s best scientists. IRRI staff mem-
(1972-73); President of the Visayas
bers who attended the merienda cena in
State College of Agriculture (1974-84),
his honor were all in stitches as he hu-
President, Asian Association of Agricul-
morously narrated his experiences with
tural Colleges; and Universities (1982-
the five IRRI bosses. On a serious note,
86); President, Philippine State Col-
(1978); PANTAS Awardee for Research
he thanked the IRRI administration, the
leges and Universities (1981-82); Di-
Administration (1982); and Most Dis-
research group, the outreach staff, and
rector, SEARCA (1984-87); and Deputy
tinguished UPLB Alumnus (1986).
the NARS partners for their full support
Minister of Education (1984-86). He
In parting, Dr. Bernardo refused to
and cooperation, which made his job
was one of the Ten Outstanding Young
say good-bye, farewell, so long, or
less difficult.
Men (TOYM) in Genetics (1966); Rizal
adieu. He bade his colleagues ‘Good
Dr. Bernardo has had a distin-
Pro Patria Awardee for Educational Ad-
day,’ saying he would still be very much
guished career. Before coming to IRRI,
ministration (1980); Most Outstanding
around. I
he was a faculty member of UPLB,
Agricultural Educator of the Year
Zeigler leaving IRRI after seven years
Dr. Bob Zeigler, Irrigated Rice multidisciplinary research across the Robin Hood. No doubt they will find
Program Leader, is leaving IRRI
region in the consortia, working closely
many outlets for their talents in Kan-
at the end of December to be-
with NARS in many countries, and im-
sas. I
come head of the Department of Plant
proving the understanding of the blast
Pathology and administrator for the
fungus as his most significant achieve-
Plant Biotechnology Center at Kansas
ments. He is looking forward to taking
State University, Manhattan, Kansas,
his international perspective and les-
USA.
sons learned in international agriculture
Bob joined IRRI in January 1991
and applying them to research in the
as Rainfed Lowland Program Leader.
United States, making the links between
He moved to the Irrigated Program in
U.S. research and international research
1996, after Dr. Prabhu Pingali left IRRI
community more effective.
for CIMMYT. Bob worked at CIAT
Those with theatrical inclinations
before coming to IRRI, and has spent
in the IRRI community will miss both
14 years in the CGIAR system.
Bob and Crissa, his wife. They played
Asked about his time at IRRI, Bob
major roles both onstage and off in
cites extending the concept of
Aladdin and the Singing Thieves and
Trivia (This is a quiz on IRRI history. Old timer, how good is your memory?)
1.
Who was the institute’s first driver?
4.
On which hill were the original main buildings
2.
When was the first meeting of the IRRI Board of
constructed?
Trustees?
5.
How is IR8 called in Indonesia?
3.
How much did IRRI pay the University of the
Philippines for its use of the land for building sites
Answers on page 5
and experimental farm?
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Sandiwà Dec 1998
EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE (Joke only)
Literary corner
On 15 Dec 1998, many IRRI employees stormed our office,
complaining about their recent appeals that have been turned down
despite the 100% support they got from their bosses. As a CIE rep-
Pollution
resentative, I tried to investigate the situation, coordinating with Diwa, a
by Fernando A. Bernardo
program leader. I asked her if she could give me a letter describing her em-
ployee who made the appeal. She sent me a letter written in EXCEL format,
Smoke . . . smoke . . . smoke . . .,
stating the following:
Choking our lungs, cutting our breath;
Spray . . . spray . . . spray . . .,
1 Brod Pete, my assistant programmer, can always be found
2 hard at work in his cubicle. Brod Pete works independently, without
Till the flora and fauna’s death;
3 wasting company time talking to colleagues. Brod Pete never
Dump; . . . dump . . . dump . . .,
4 thinks twice about assisting fellow employees, and he always
Wastes that spoil rivers and lakes;
5 finishes given assignments on time. Often Brod Pete takes extended
Noise . . . noise . . . noise . . .,
6 measures to complete his work, sometimes skipping coffee
Deafening till the eardrum breaks.
7 breaks. Brod Pete is a dedicated individual who absolutely has no
8 vanity in spite of his high accomplishments and profound
Porn . . . porn . . . porn . . .
9 knowledge in his field. I firmly believe that Brod Pete can be
Bad pollution of the young mind;
10 classed as a high-caliber employee, the type which cannot be
Greed . . . hate . . . greed . . . hate . . .,
11 dispensed with. Consequently, I duly recommend that Brod Pete be
Sneaking and stabbing from behind;
12 promoted to executive management, and a proposal will be
Black heart and sick mind . . .,
13 executed as soon as possible.
It’s pollution of the worst kind!
San Diwà
Program Leader
Unless we change, many opine:
This could be the end of mankind.
Shortly afterward, I received a follow-up note from Diwa, stating the
following:
“Brod Pete was reading over my shoulder while I was writing the report
I sent you earlier today. Kindly read only the odd-numbered line (1, 3, 5,
etc.) for my true assessment.
Regards,
Answers to TRIVIA
San Diwa
questions
Contributed by Jojo Abengania
1. Teofilo Alorro
2. April 14, 1960
3. One peso per year
4. Higamot Hill
You guessed right
5. Peta Baru 8
Here are the correct answers to our Of the 28 entries, 17 had all the answers
Guess Who? contest:
correct. Joy Guevara of SHU emerged
1. Carme Austria
the winner after the drawing of lots. She
2. Eves Loresto
won a food basket. Congratulations to
3. Lou Paunlagui
the winner and to all those who partici-
4. Bernie Mandac
pated in the game. Expect more of these
OOPS!
5. Romy Visperas
in future issues. I
6. Joe de Jesus
We are reprinting the first 2 lines of
7. Abe Mandac
Dr. Bernardo’s poem “Success and
8. Apolinario Resurreccion
Happiness”. It should have read:
“ Success is having the best of
“Never admit failure until you’ve
everything,
made your last attempt.
Happiness is making the best of
Never make your last attempt until
anything.”
you’ve succeeded.”
Our apologies. Eds.
Sandiwà Dec 1998
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WELFARE WOES (taken from actual letters received by the Wisconsin Welfare Department in application for support.)
I am forwarding my marriage certifi-
Please find for certain if my husband is
My husband got his project cut off two
cate and six children. I had seven, but
dead. The man I am now living with
weeks ago and I haven’t had any relief
one died which was baptized on a half
can’t eat or do anything till he knows.
since.
sheet of paper.
I am very much annoyed to find you
Unless I get my husband’s money pretty
Mrs. Jones has not had any clothes for
have branded my son as illiterate. This
soon, I will be forced to live an immor-
4 years and has been visited regularly
is a dirty lie as I was married a week
tal life.
by the clergy.
before he was born.
In accordance with your instructions, I
I am writing to the welfare department
I am forwarding my marriage certifi-
have given birth to twins in the enclosed
to say that my baby was born two years
cate and my three children, one of which
envelope.
old. When do I get my money?
is a mistake as you can see.
You have changed my little boy to a
I cannot get sick pay. I have six chil-
I have no children as yet as my husband
girl. Will this make any difference?
dren. Can you tell me why?
is a truck driver and works day and
night.
I want my money as quick as I can get
I am glad to report that my husband who
it. I have been in bed with the doctor
is missing is dead.
In answer to your letter, I have given
for two weeks and he doesn’t do me any
birth to a boy weighing ten pounds. I
good. If things don’t improve, I will
This is my eighth child. What are you
hope this is satisfactory.
have to send for another doctor. I
going to do about it?
Contributed by a former CPS editor
30 Minutes with
Sandiwa caught up with Santa just
partment stores, children’s parties, hos-
as he was getting ready for his
pitals - how do you manage to be in so
world tour on 24 December. He
many places at once?
very kindly agreed to answer a few
I have deputies, specially trained
questions for us.
acting Santa Clauses who are on duty
non-stop 1-25 December.
Sure is cold here at North Pole, Santa.
How many letters from children do you
How do you like the climate in the Phil-
get each year?
ippines?
Millions. Billions. I’ve lost count.
It is a lot hotter than it used to, but
But I read every one.
I have a special, lightweight suit for my
What’s the biggest gift you’ve ever been
tropical deliveries.
asked for?
What about the reindeer, how do they
World peace. Very difficult, but I’m
take the heat?
still trying.
I use carabao in the Philippines,
What’s the most difficult aspect of mak-
much better and they know their way
ing your deliveries?
around.
Drinking all the milk and eating all
The houses in the Philippines don’t have
the cookies. I have to go on a diet right
chimneys - how do you get inside?
after Christmas, otherwise my suit
That’s a secret - can’t have every-
won’t fit next year.
one doing it. Let’s just say that wher-
Have you a Christmas message for the
ever a cockroach can go, I can go!
readers of Sandiwa?
At this time of year, Santa, we see you
Santa Claus
Ho, ho, ho!
I
all over the place - at supermarkets, de-
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Ikaw at ang SSS
BENEPISYO SA PANGANGANAK
dalawang magkasunod na quarters
mula Hulyo 1997 hanggang
na nagtatapos sa quarter ng
Disyembre 1997.
Kailangan bang ipagbigay-alam sa SSS
panganganak o pagkalaglag ng bata.
2. Ang huling 12 buwan bago ang
ang pagdadalantao ng isang
Ang isang quarter ay tatlong
semestre ng panganganak ay mula
miyembro?
magkakasunod na buwan na
Hulyo 1996 hanggang Hunyo 1997.
Oo. Sa sandaling malaman ng
nagtatapos sa huling araw ng Marso,
3. Ipagpalagay natin na ang anim na
miyembro ang kanyang pagdadalantao,
Hunyo, Setyembre, o Disyembre.
pinakamataas na salary credit ay
kailangang ipaalam niya agad ito sa
2. Alamin ang huling 12 buwan bago
P10,000 lahat. Samakatuwid ang
kanyang employer sa pamamagitan ng
ang semestre ng panganganak o
suma ng mga ito ay P60,000
SSS Form B-300A (Maternity Notifica-
pagkalaglag ng bata.
(P10,000 × 6).
tion Form).
3. Alamin ang anim na pinakamataas
4. Ang daily maternity allowance ay
Samantala, kailangan namang
na monthly salary credit sa loob ng
P333.33 (P60,000/180).
isumite ito ng kanyang employer sa SSS
nasabing 12 buwan.
5. Ang benepisyo sa panganganak ay
sa loob ng 60 araw mula sa araw ng
Ang monthly salary credit ay ang
P19,999.99 (P333.33 × 60) kung
pagbubuntis.
compensation base ng kontribusyon
normal delivery o P25,999.99
Kapag hindi naipagbigay-alam ng
at mga benepisyo na kaugnay sa
(P333.33 × 78) kung caesarean
miyembro ang kanyang pagdadalantao,
kabuuang kita ng isang miyembro sa
delivery.
ito ay maaaring maging dahilan upang
isang buwan.
Paano mababayaran ang miyembro ng
ang kanyang benepisyo ay di maibigay.
4. Sumahin ang anim na pinakamataas
benepisyo sa panganganak?
na monthly salary credit upang
Ang mga miyembrong self-employed o
Ang benepisyo ay ipinapauna ng
makuha ang total monthly salary
voluntary ba ay kuwalipikado sa
kanyang employer. Maari itong ibigay
credit.
benepisyong ito?
nang buo o dalawang magkatumbas na
5. I-divide ang total monthly salary
Hindi. Ang mga self-employed o
halaga. Ang unang halaga ay ibinibigay
credit sa 180 araw upang makuha
voluntary member ng SSS ay hindi
kapag natanggap ng employer ang ma-
ang average daily salary credit. Ito
kuwalipikado sa benepisyo sa
ternity leave application, at ang ikalawa
rin ang daily maternity allowance.
panganganak sapagka’t wala silang
ay ibinibigay sa loob ng 30 araw mula
6. I-multiply ang daily maternity
employer na siyang nagbabayad ng
nang maibigay ang unang halaga.
allowance sa 60 (kung normal
kontribusyon para sa benepisyong ito.
Binabayaran ng SSS sa employer
delivery) o 78 araw (kung caesar-
ang halagang ipinauna nito sa kanyang
Paano tinutuos ang benepisyo sa
ean delivery) upang makuha ang
empleyado sa oras na matanggap ng SSS
panganganak?
total maternity allowance.
ang patunay na naibigay ang kabayaran
1. Alamin ang semestre ng
Halimbawa, kung ang babaeng
ng benepisyong ito sa empleyado. I
panganganak o pagkalaglag ng bata.
miyembro ay nanganak sa buwan ng
Ang isang semestre ay ang
Nobyembre 1997:
1. Ang semestre ng panganganak ay
Welcome ...
MILESTONES
Dr. S. Robin, project scientist, PBGB, 30 Nov
Dr. Lumin Liu, project scientist, APPA, 30 Nov
Mr. Sang-bok Lee, collaborative research fellow, APPA, 1 Dec
We are going to add a new section to Sandiwa
called “MILESTONES.” Here, we want to share
Dr. Ram C. Sharma, visiting scientist, EPPD, 12 Dec
the good news about you and your family. Has
anyone graduated cum laude? had a holiday in Europe?
Welcome and goodbye ...
had a successful piano recital? won a medal in a competi-
tion? dived into Lake Taal? become president of an asso-
Dr. C. Ramasamy, visiting scientist, SSD, 1-31 Dec
ciation? celebrated an anniversary? got promoted?
Goodbye ...
These are just some of the many shining moments
that you may want to share with your IRRI family. Send
Dr. Robert S. Zeigler, EPPD, 29 Dec
them in, along with the photos. I
Dr. Tim Chancellor, EPPD, 16 Dec
Dr. Fernando Bernardo, consultant, 31 Dec
Dr. Kwanchai Gomez, consultant, 31 Dec
Mr. Ramon R. Guevara, Materials Management, 31 Dec.
Sandiwà Dec 1998
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Pagmumuni-muni
Polly Roxas
Marami sa mga binata’t dala- “It takes two to tango” ‘ika nga. Hindi mahalaga ang salapi sa
ga ngayon, maging sa mga
Ang pinakamatinding kaaway sa
bawa’t sandali… maaaring marami ka
tinedyer pa lamang, ang
pagsasama ay ang “pride” o “ego.” Para
nito pero hindi ka maligaya. Mag-ukol
sabik na sabik na magkaroon ng boy-
sa iba, isang malaking kabawasan sa
ka ng panahon para makapiling sila.
friend o girlfriend. Kay dali nilang
katauhan nila ang lumapit na una at
Tandaan mo, hindi nabibili ang
bumuo ng “commitment” lalo na ng
makipagbati o makipag-usap. Kung
katiwasayan ng tao. Alin ba ang
‘MU’ (mutual understanding). Sila ay
sana ay matuto ang lahat na lunukin ang
nanaisin mo – ang salapi o ang iyong
mapusok at hindi iniisip ang malaking
kanilang “pride” at ibaba ang kanilang
pamilya?
responsibilidad na kanilang susuungin
“ego” ay walang relasyong mapa-
Kay lamig ng hanging Disyembre
kung sila’y makalimot at mapilitang
pariwara.
na nagbabadya ng kapaskuhan.
sumuong sa isang relasyon, kasunduan,
Komunikasyon ang isa pang
Panahon upang tayo’y lumingon at
o kasal. Ang mga relasyong kagaya nito
sangkap na kalimitang nalilimutan ng
magnilaynilay ng ating nakaraang
na may mahinang pundasyon ang
mag-asawa kaya’t mga maling hinala
buhay. Panahon upang makipag-
madaling mabuwal sa kaunti lamang
ang naipupunla at namumuo sa
kasundo at buuing muli ang wasak na
problema.
magkabilang panig. Busy… ang
relasyon. Sana’y maging inspirasyon
Ang kasal ay tinawag kong
kalimitang alibi. Pagod… sabi naman ng
sa inyo ang kaunting pagbabahagi ko
kasunduan sapagka’t kapwa nanga-
iba. Hanggang kailan ka busy?
ngayon at tumimo sa puso ninyo ang
kong mag-iisang dibdib. Take note…
Hanggang kailan ka pagod? Baka bago
kahalagahan ng aking mensahe.
mag-iisang dibdib. Ibig sabihin, kayo
mo matanto ang lahat ay wasak na pala
Hanggang sa muli!
I
ay pinag-isa na. Ang iyong kabiyak at
ang iyong tahanan; lahat ng pagsisikap
ikaw ay iisa. Pag sinaktan mo ang iyong
mo ay huli na at wala nang saysay. Baka
(Polly defines what marriage is and
kabiyak ay parang sinaktan mo na rin
sobra na ang gap na nalikha ng
gives advice on how to make it work.)
ang iyong sarili.
pagiging busy at pagod mo araw-araw.
Ang pangunahing sangkap sa
Kay daling pumasok ng grasya sa
pagsasama ay pag-ibig, paggalang, at
tahanang punung-puno ng unawaan.
responsibilidad sa isa’t-isa. Kailangan
Mag-ukol ka ng panahon na pag-
IRRI’s new address
rin ang lubusang pagkakilala at
usapan ang inyong sariling buhay, ano
pagtanggap sa katauhan ng taong iyong
ba ang mga balak mo sa hinaharap, ano
pinakasalan na sa kabila ng anumang
ba ang kuru-kuro mo sa pang-araw-
Starting 1999, IRRI’s postal address
pagkukulang niya, ikaw ay handang
araw na mga pangyayari, ibahagi mo ito
is
tumanggap, magpatawad, at umunawa.
sa iyong pamilya. Matuto ka ring
MCPO Box 3127,
At ang pinakamahalaga sa lahat ay ang
makinig sa kabilang panig upang sila
Makati City 1271, Philippines. I
paghingi ng patnubay ng nasa itaas na
naman ay makapagsalita ng gusto
bawa’t gagawin ninyo ay sang-ayon sa
nilang sabihin.
Kanyang kalooban.
Editorial Board:
Kate Kirk (AIRS) and Tess
Rola (SINOP), co-editors;
Jessica Domingo-Rey (IFSA),
Sylvia Avance (AISAS), Jun
Madrid, and Jojo Abengania
Diwà’s Nook
Jojo Abengania/Juan Lazaro IV
(AIRESS)
Editorial consultant:
Emy Cervantes
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Ex-officio members:
Gene Hettel and Albert
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Design:
Daisy Cruz (HRD) and
Erlie Putungan (CPS)
Illustrations:
Juan Lazaro IV, CPS Creative
Design Team
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Contributors:
Polly Roxas, Susan Telosa
Sandiwa@irri.cgiar.org
http://www.cgiar.org/irri/sandiwa.htm
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Sandiwà Dec 1998