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Have you ever imagined what life would be without your family? Parents to guide you, sisters to run to, brothers to protect you. Simply impossible. That's because we have been blessed with a family who is always there whenever we need them. This is specially true for the wives of our sailors who support their husbands across the sea.
Here, you will find featured stories regarding families and several articles on money management, livelihood programs, and many others which are designed for the families of our sailors.
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Every month, a family from our crewing pool is featured in this section. This is our way of honoring our crew who has achieved so much, not only as a sailor, but also as a family man.
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Family of the Month - December
All in His Name
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" I am proud and happy with my family."
Who will not know this guy?.......especially in Crewing Dept. The most handsome Master that Jebsens has ever produced or should I say the most sought after Port Captain during his time and up to present.
His good posture, good grooming and charming face are the reasons women notice him. And it is also for these reasons that he tends to stand out from the crowd without him noticing it.
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Family of the Month - June 2002
Beautiful Family, Beautiful Career
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A product of Leonardo Apostol, a Manila policeman from San Ildefonso, Bulacan and Aniceta Rinen a teacher from Infanta, Quezon. Capt. Reynaldo Apostol is the 3rd child of the couple who had 8 children all born and raised in Manila.
He finished his primary education at Dr. Albert Elementary school in 1967 and high school at Ramon Magsasay in 1971. His dreams of going around the World became a reality when he graduated at Philippine Maritime Institute (PMI) in 1973 and was accepted by Botelho Shipping as apprentice mate onboard M/V Gen. Lim in 1974.
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Family of the Month - April 2002
Another Angel
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"Excuse me, do you think this will fit you?" Charina asked the stranger beside her. Charina is a Filipino domestic helper in Singapore. She was shopping for some "pasalubong" for her father and the stranger's size was almost similar to that of her father.
The stranger smiled and so did his handsome companion. The strangers were Filipino sailors RO Deo Tolidanes and 2/O Renato Honra. Their vessel MV Siletta was in Singapore on drydock.
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Family of the Month - March 2002
Trust only in GOD
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Family-oriented….. Loyal ….Determined and Hardworking … Responsible …. Truthful ….Full believer of the Word of God , the Bible … God fearing person … These character traits would grow apparent as you talk with Chief Officer Romulus, I. Dingcong.
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Family of the Month - January 2002
Going into a Bonding Business
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"May I kiss you?"
It was this question which started 18 years of a wonderful life between Rico and Bheng.
It happened during Bheng's 18th birthday, a very important event in her life where she crossed the line from childhood to womanhood. And, although she didn't know it then, it was also that day where she found her right partner in life.
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Family of the Month - December
The Novilla Family
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In a corner of the Engine Control Room of MV Cherokee Princess, C/E Lauro Novilla has just completed signing the job orders for his engine personnel after concluding his daily rounds of the ship’s machineries.
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Dante, as fondly called by his wife have been sailing since 1980 and have sailed with three companies for fifteen years before he settled with Jebsen beginning 1995 to the present. A boatswain since 1987, he was able to build a house in the early nineties. Wife Loleny put together all her savings from her allotment to buy a lot at Camella Homes in Mabolo, Bacoor, Cavite. The 180 sq. meter lot was fully paid after three years and a house was built on it with the savings of Bosun while onboard. Little by little, both husband and wife have dreamed to have a comfortable home and now the dream is already a reality, a three bedroom bungalow with a garage and a terrace in front.
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Compiled by Thess Lunzaga
During these hard times, even dollar-earning families feel the escalating costs of basic commodities. We don’t save as much as we have been saving in the past. So, cutting down on even the smallest costs will make us reap big benefits. We have put together various ideas that will run your household smoothly and efficiently, even on a tight budget.
Here are the ways :
TELEPHONE !
1. Get a direct dial service and you will spend only 40 % less compared to operator-assisted calls.
2. As you usually call overseas, put a timer on the telephone table to time your call.
3. Make your overseas call between 9 pm and 7 am and on Sundays when lower rates are charged
4. List down all you need to say before starting a phone call.
5. Be vigilant and always check on your phone bill statements for errors. Calendar your long distance calls to check slip-ups on your bills and if the entries on your calendar are too close, that means you are calling too often.
LIGHTINGS !
6. Don’t waste electricity. When you are not using your appliances, turn them off.
7. Get energy-saving light bulbs. These bulbs cost a little higher than the regular ones but they last much longer. They also cast a softer light.
8. Iron clothes only once a week or twice a week. Ironing a few pieces daily is not energy-efficient.
REF-TIPS!
9. An empty freezer uses more energy that a full freezer. Tip: Fill plastic containers like ice cream containers with water, then put them at the bottom of large freezers. You will save energy , have ice reserves and have water in case of emergencies.
10. When preparing for a meal, get all the ingredients you need at one time at the refrigerator. Opening the refrigerator over and over again lets too much cold air to escape. This will waste energy and speed up food spoilage.
11. Fill the empty spaces of your refrigerator with inflated plastic bags. This will keep the cold air trapped inside the bag, preventing it from pouring out with every door opening.
USING-UP ENERGIES !
12. If you have extension cords that are the of octopus-type, don’t keep all the switches on all the time. This uses up electricity even if you are not using any electrical equipments.
13. When boiling or simmering food, keep the lid on to keep the heat in. Turn the stove off only in the last few minutes of cooking. The trapped heat will continue doing its job, and you’ll save gas.
STAY COOL !
14. If you are using an old air conditioner, get rid of it! It is most likely to be defective an inefficient !
15. So the cool air does not escape, ensure to keep the doors of air-conditioned rooms closed.
16. Get only a one-horsepower airconditioner.
17. When buying air-conditioners, take the one with a higher Energy Efficient Ratio. The higher the number, the more expensive the unit will be but it is more energy-saving.
SAVE WATER !
18. Repair faucet leaks immediately!
19. Do not leave the water running when brushing your teeth. Ensure to use a cup of water.
20. Install a “half-flush” in your toilet bowl. It saves water and money in the long run.
21. Wash clothes in bigger volumes every other day or three times a week.
22. Use a pail of water when cleaning the car. A hose wastes too much water.
SUPERMARKET DEALS !
23. Weekly grocery visits is more economical. Going there more than once a week will only make you buy more unnecessary items.
24. Make a list before going to the grocery store so you don’t overload your cart.
25. Practice comparative shopping, Don’t pick the first brand you see without checking the prices of other brands.
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