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April 28, 2009

The greening of Luneta and rain harvesting ideas.

http://rain-harvesting-storage.blogspot.com/

The idea to beautify Luneta and make it a comfortable and open space for people to relax in, came from Carlos Celdran, I have just expanded the technology available for this and other projects as well as blathering on other compatible ideas.

Luneta could become the shinning green or eco sustainable garden example. Visitors could be taken on a tour or course that would teach them to do the same in their own communities. If such services were available and printed or online materials that people can download or for visitors to bring away with them, then an admittance fee would be worth it to most, although a "green" free area should be made available to other who might not have the money for entrance to the course.

This water system could sustain the gardens around the Luneta. Gardens that could be also edible, and harvesting/replanting events could be planned to benefit the people who maintain the water and garden. The food harvested would allow the continued sustainability of the resident caretakers, cost effective as well.

I would like to create a rain harvesting system that can go into the poorest of neighborhoods..that would be cost effective to present to the appropriate Non profits and also government sections or general public. With corporate and govt funding, it could be possible.

Even G (Gawad Kalinga etc.) communities would benefit from this system of water harvesting and storage.

The problem is creating a harvesting/storage system that would be innocuous or even aesthetically pleasing.

These are just some of my ideas for earth and life friendly living practices.

Our national problem is ignorance of these ideas or principals. as our poor are concerned only with their bellys at any given moment. We have to teach them that with proper use of our natural resources they need not live in squalor waiting for a hand out. The problem is lack of good education to our youth geared towards solving these problems on a day to day basis.

Teaching our students how to recycle in a sustainable fashion at school would be practical at this time. They would bring this practical knowledge home to benefit their families and neighbors.

We have to outreach in a pro-active fashion to help our nation's underprivileged population empower themselves by being self sufficient. Many just don't know any better and they have to be introduced to the ideas and practices, or we are doomed as a nation. We can even practice the methods individually in our own daily lives by teaching those helpers or companions in our own homes. Change starts with all of us, at home; at work etc. as individuals.

We have to stop sounding good, and start putting more effort into practicing what we preach.

These are some of my ideas to create a better Philippines. Together, as we have done here, we can make this a better Philippines and with a more informed,responsible citizenry.

If we empower those in need to create a better world with sustainable practices, then we will have a less stressed population. We might, as a nation go back to the days of Bayanihan.

Diana

February 28, 2009

Gonegosyo-55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs

Dave Dewbre in back, Diana Limjoco, Helen Limjoco and President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo at the book launch of Gonegosyo's book,55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo formally launched the Philippine Center for Entrepreneurship-Go Negosyo’s third book focusing on women entrepreneurship at the National Bookstore in Rockwell, Makati City, Feb. 26, 2009.

I am honored and humbled to be in Joey Conception's Gonegosyo book called- 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs.

The book was launched at National

Ramon and Helen Limjoco, my darling parents, hubby Dave and me.

Bookstore at Rockwell Power Plant

Mall, in Makati, Feb. 26th, 2009.
President Gloria Macapal Arroyo graced the event and signed all of our books.

In the book is mentioned my friend, Dennis Patterson, but is mistakenly listed in the book as my cousin, who taught me how to make websites, and my first cousin Joel Limjoco Pastor who was kind enough to host our family site www.limjoco.net and all other sites I decided to make up along the way. I had no idea what it took to

Stacks of the Gonegosyo book at National Book Store, 55 Inspiring Stories of Women Entrepreneurs

have your own server at that time!

One other mistake in the book is that I met Dave, my hubby, in cyberspace. He had been a very good friend of mine since 1989, although we lost touch when we both moved out of Sacramento to other places. I found him again on the web, but that is not where we met! Not sure how they came up with that.

Dave Dewbre, my hubby in back, me, Diana Limjoco, mom Helen Limjoco with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who officially launched the book and autographed books for us

Dave Dewbre, my hubby in back, me, Diana Limjoco, mom Helen Limjoco with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who officially launched the book and autographed books for us

Although it is just me featured in the book, I have to add that the corporation was created by me and my husband DaveDewbre in 2002, and it was our combined skills that amalgamated into the perfect fusion to sustain the business. Also, I must give credit to our most excellent team of web designers, warehouse staff and tech support people for a job well done in keeping the daily chores going smoothly and the corporation growing

annually.

I didn't have an easy time learning all of this web stuff, I had to force myself most of the time. But perseverance has paid off.

Read Joey Conception's Blog about the event. http://www.gonegosyo.info/blog/
To find out more about the Gonegosyo organization visit their websites

Book is now available for purchase online at National Bookstore:
http://www.nationalbookstore.com.ph/shop/products.asp?merchant_code=NBS&categ=26&product=24104