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05/09/2025

SSS Contributions

📌 How to Check Your SSS Contributions Online
1️⃣ Go to 👉 [sss.gov.ph]
2️⃣ Log in with your SSS number + password
3️⃣ Click Inquiry → Contributions
4️⃣ Done! You can now see your full contribution history ✅

💡 Tip: Always double-check if your employer is posting on time.

The .gov means it’s official.Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

30/08/2025

Engineering Made Simple: A Student’s Survival Guide

by Christine D. Patriarca, CE

✨ Introduction

Engineering is one of the toughest yet most rewarding courses a student can take. It’s a journey filled with sleepless nights, endless problem sets, and pressure-packed exams. But beyond the stress, engineering also teaches discipline, resilience, and purpose.

This book is written not just as a guide but as a companion. I want students to know: you are not alone in this journey. Every engineer before you faced the same struggles—and overcame them. If they did, so can you.

📖 Chapter 1: The Engineering Mindset

What makes engineers unique thinkers

Building resilience and critical thinking

The importance of curiosity and discipline

📖 Chapter 2: Mastering Time Management

Balancing studies, projects, and personal life

Creating effective schedules

Avoiding procrastination with small habits

📖 Chapter 3: Study Hacks for Engineering Students

Active learning vs. passive reading

Using formula sheets and memory tricks

Group study techniques that actually work

📖 Chapter 4: Handling Difficult Subjects

Breaking down math-heavy topics

Surviving design and laboratory classes

When to ask for help—and who to ask

📖 Chapter 5: Surviving College Life as an Engineering Student

Finding true friends and support systems

Handling stress and burnout

Balancing academics with fun and rest

📖 Chapter 6: Engineering Projects and Thesis Survival

Choosing a good project topic

Working effectively with a team

Presenting with confidence during defense

📖 Chapter 7: Internships – Your First Real-World Test

Why OJT matters more than grades

Making a good impression in the workplace

Learning lessons you won’t find in textbooks

📖 Chapter 8: Passing the Board Exams

When and how to start reviewing

Study strategies that maximize retention

Confidence-building and exam-day hacks

Handling results, whether pass or fail

📖 Chapter 9: From Classroom to Real Projects

Transitioning from theory to practice

Lessons from my first project as a civil engineer

The importance of teamwork, adaptability, and integrity

📖 Chapter 10: Life Lessons from Engineering – Beyond the Degree

Perseverance pays off

Problem-solving as a life skill

The power of collaboration and integrity

Engineering as service to society

A message of encouragement for future engineers

🌟 Final Words

Engineering is not just a degree. It’s a journey of growth, courage, and purpose. Whether you’re struggling through your first year, preparing for your thesis, or bracing for the board exams—remember that every challenge is shaping you into the engineer you’re meant to be.

Stay determined, stay humble, and keep building—not just structures, but also a meaningful life.

The world needs engineers like you. 💙

30/08/2025

✨ A Message to Future Engineers

To every student reading this: know that you are stronger than you think. The fact that you chose engineering already shows courage. The fact that you keep going shows greatness.

One day, when you pass your board exam and sign your name with “Engr.” in front of it, you’ll realize it wasn’t just about the title—it was about the journey that made you who you are today.

So keep going. Keep building. Keep dreaming. The world needs engineers like you.

14/05/2025

What Is a Pre-Construction Meeting?
A pre-construction meeting is a meeting in which the client and project team, which includes the construction company’s personnel, consultants, and contractors, get together to establish authority and communication, clarify responsibilities, identify potential issues, and plan for a successful project before hitting the jobsite.

A pre-construction meeting for a home-building process runs the same way as one for a major construction project. Typically, the only difference is who is invited to join. For a home-building pre-construction meeting, the homeowners or the owner’s representative would be present.

06/05/2025

Construction projects face numerous challenges, including labor shortages, material cost fluctuations, delays, and project cost overruns. Poor communication, inadequate planning, and safety concerns also contribute to problems.
Here's a more detailed look at some common construction problems:
1. Labor Shortages and Skill Gaps:
A shortage of skilled labor, especially with an aging workforce and a lack of interest among younger generations, can lead to project delays and compromised quality and safety.
This can be addressed through apprenticeship programs, vocational training, and partnerships with educational institutions to attract and retain skilled workers.
2. Material Cost Fluctuations and Supply Chain Issues:
Fluctuating material costs, including raw materials, can make it difficult for firms to accurately forecast future expenses and impact project profitability.
Supply chain disruptions and material shortages, particularly after events like the COVID-19 pandemic, can also lead to delays and increased costs.
3. Project Delays and Cost Overruns:
Delays can occur due to various factors, including weather, equipment failures, and unforeseen site conditions.
Budget overruns are common, often caused by unexpected expenses or inadequate planning.
4. Communication Problems:
Lack of clear and efficient communication among team members and stakeholders can lead to misunderstandings, errors, and delays.
5. Inadequate Planning and Design:
Inadequate planning and design can result in costly changes and delays later on.
Poorly written contracts and incomplete drawings can also contribute to problems.
6. Safety Concerns:
Construction sites inherently pose safety risks, including working from heights, moving objects, and slips and falls.
Accidents can result from unsafe worker behaviors and physical environmental factors.
7. Document Management:
Inadequate document management can lead to defects, delays, rework, and cost overruns.
8. Inadequate Risk Management:
Failure to identify and mitigate risks can lead to financial setbacks and even insolvency.
9. Cash Flow Issues:
Large upfront costs and delayed payments can create financial strain, disrupting operations and delaying progress.
10. Environmental Impact:
Construction sites have a significant environmental impact, including waste generation, energy consumption, and pollution.

03/05/2025

03/05/2025

An arrogant driver is characterized by a belief in their own superiority and a disregard for others, often leading to actions that are inconsiderate and potentially dangerous. This behavior can manifest in various ways, including speeding, cutting off other drivers, failing to yield, and generally exhibiting a lack of respect for road rules and other drivers.
Signs of an Arrogant Driver:
Speeding:
Constantly exceeding the speed limit and being annoyed by slower drivers.
Never Yielding:
Refusing to yield the right-of-way, even when required by law or common courtesy.
Weaving:
Switching lanes erratically without signaling and cutting off other vehicles.
Tailgating:
Following too closely behind other vehicles, making it difficult to brake and potentially dangerous.
Lacking Patience:
Showing a lack of patience with other drivers and being quick to react negatively.
Disregard for Road Rules:
Ignoring traffic signals and road markings, and generally behaving in an inconsiderate manner.
Why People Behave Arrogantly When Driving:
Anonymity:
The feeling of anonymity that comes with being in a car can lead some people to behave in ways they wouldn't in public.
Emotional Maturity:
Low self-esteem or emotional maturity can lead to frustration and a tendency to lash out at others.
Feeling Attacked:
Some people may feel like their bodies are easily attacked by others, leading them to react defensively.
Using Driving as an Outlet:
Driving can become an outlet for frustrations and other negative emotions.
Believing the Road is Theirs:
Some drivers may develop a sense of entitlement and believe they have the right to dictate the rules of the road.

13/04/2025

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