The Timpuyog Ilokandia iti Austria held its annual induction of officers and hand-over ceremony on 5 November 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Vienna. Third Secretary and Vice Consul Dan Erwin Bagaporo was present to grace the occasion, along with leaders and members of the Filipino Community in Austria, The event commenced with a prayer invocation by an Augustinian priest, Fr. Matthias Schlögl. Ms. Irma Hudecek, the 1st Vice President of the organization, gave a brief opening remark. The new set of officers was presented on stage, followed by the official…
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How to start the working week well despite the time change!
Yesterday, Sunday, ended the daylight saving time: As good as that may sound at first, it can make the start of the new work week more complex, for example, if you have trouble sleeping—tips for the changeover.On October 29, the clocks were set back one hour. For some people, the end of daylight saving time means that it is suddenly already dark when they leave the office or the factory floor. In addition, the shift affects our biorhythms – fatigue, depressive moods, lack of concentration, irritability, or even loss of…
Read MoreClocks will revert from 3:00 to 2:00 on Sunday in observance of daylight saving time
With the end of daylight saving time tomorrow, Sunday, clocks will be turned back from 3:00 to 2:00. It’s that time again: On October 29, we can sleep one hour longer. Because of the end of daylight saving time, the hands will be turned back from 3:00 to 2:00. Whether the advantages outweigh the disadvantages in this matter causes a lot of discussion every time. So far, however, an end to the time change at the EU level continues to be a long time coming. The Council, or the EU…
Read MoreToday, October 13 is World Day Against Breast Cancer
According to Statistics Austria, 30 percent of all new cancer cases in women were breast cancer in 2022. This continues to be the most common cancer in women. World Metastatic Breast Cancer Day on October 13 aims to draw attention to this. Eighty-seven percent of those affected survive the disease thanks to improved early detection measures and advances in therapy. Around 1,700 women (and 20 men) died each year in recent years due to breast cancer. World Metastatic Breast Cancer Day is on October 13.The cancer has already metastasized at…
Read MoreHeat wave coming – now it’s getting hotter and hotter
Yesterday, Thursday, up to 37 degrees were recorded in the east of Austria.Late summer has Austria firmly in its grip this week! Temperatures are now rising to 30 degrees; it will be even hotter on the weekend. A stable omega high-pressure weather currently determines the weather in Central Europe and the coming days. Thus, the weather will be calm and often sunny, with above-average weekly temperatures. On Friday, the sunny late summer weather continues. On the northern edge of the Alps and in some valleys and basins, the day will…
Read MoreiPhone 15 gets a new button
Digital fans worldwide are eagerly awaiting next Tuesday. Apple will present its new products on that day, almost certainly the new iPhone 15. The rumour mill has been bubbling over for days: the phone’s frame is said to be made of titanium, and the charger is getting a USB-C port. Now, a new revelation is causing a furor. The programming code of the new operating system shows, according to insiders – what is to come now: A new, mysterious button. It will once again be a physical “action button,” according…
Read MoreVignette and climate tickets won’t be more expensive in 2024
At the heart of the government’s anti-pricing package is rental price coverage; in the next three years, increases will be limited to a maximum of five percent. However, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer also announced relief for individual transportation. Vignette and climate tickets will not be raised. The prices for the climate ticket and the highway vignettes will not be increased compared to 2023. We should be pleased about what the Chancellor accidentally mentioned, especially the pendants in Austria. Without the measure, the price would have increased from 96 euros to…
Read More7 Health Benefits of the Bottle Gourd or ‘Upo”
Known by various names such as calabash gourd, white-flowered gourd, New Guinea bean, Tasmanian bean, and long melon, the bottle gourd has many benefits. It has quite a cooling effect on the body.The benefits of green vegetables need no retelling. One such healthy vegetable is bottle gourd (popularly called UPO by Filipinos).Not only does it cool the body, It is beneficial for the heart and helps reduce sleep disorders.They come in various shapes: large and round, small and bottle-shaped, or slender and serpentine, and can grow to over a metre…
Read MoreHere’s why brushing your teeth in the shower isn’t good for your health
Are you in a hurry and want to save time by quickly brushing your teeth in the shower? You might regret it – you’ll find out why here. Surprisingly, many people brush their teeth in the shower. The reason for this? Mainly to save time and kill two birds with one stone by washing their body and teeth simultaneously. However, this strategy is not the best in terms of hygiene. The shower is a paradise for bacteriaIt is often mistakenly assumed that the bathroom, especially the shower, is a bacteria-free…
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