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DUYAN KA NG MAGITING | Heroes who lived to tell their tales
The online news portal of TV5
MANILA - The raging debate over whether the dictator Ferdinand Marcos deserved burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani has again thrust into the forefront of national discourse the question of heroism and who the real Filipino heroes are.
On the eve of National Heroes' Day, InterAksyon.com met at the V. Luna General Hospital with several such genuine heroes, who risked life and limb in service to the country.
Here are their stories:
Colonel Eric De Leon, (GSC) Commanding Officer, V. Luna General Hospital
Colonel Eric De Leon is married to Doctor Marissa De Leon. They have three sons: Carlo, 28, Luis, 19, and Macky 16.
"Childhood dream ko na maging doktor, ini-encourage ako ng parents ko, elementary pa lang, destiny sabi ng magulang ko (My childhood dream was to be a doctor, my parents encouraged me, I was still in elementary school, my parents said it was destiny)."
He became exposed to military life during his internship at the V. Luna General Hospital and right after graduating in 1985, while waiting for the results of the board exam, he signed up for the Probationary Medical Officers program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines with his friend, now AFP Surgeon General Mariano Mejia, and trained for four months.
"Kasi civilian nga ako, na-culture shock ako. First day pa lang gusto ko na mag-quit. Paano ba naman binilad ka sa araw,kasi disiplina daw, pinag-jogging ka 'di ka naman sanay, eh hanggang hapon 'yun. Sabi ko, 'di ko na 'ata kaya (Because I was a civilian, I was culture shocked. I already wanted to quit the first day. We stood under the sun, because it was supposedly to instill discipline, made to jog and I wasn't used to it, until the afternoon. I said, I don't think I can stand this)."
So why did he stay? "Ang ganda ng uniporme, 'pag naka-uniform ka, talagang may dating (The uniform was beautiful, when you wore the uniform, you really looked smart)."
Working at V. Luna also allowed him to become one of the top anesthesiologists in the country. "Maipagyayabang din namin na magaling din kaming mga doktor na galing sa Armed Forces, 'di panay fighting lang, gusto naming higitan o pantayan 'yung mga kasamahang doktor sa private practice (We can also boast that doctors from the Armed Forces are good, it is not just about fighting, we also want to surpass or equal our colleagues in private practice)."
But it was his stint at the Camp Siongco station hospital in Zamboanga City that opened his eyes to the importance of the military's health service. "Unang araw ko pa lang … bakbakan kaagad between MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) atAFP, madaming sugatan, kapag nakakita sila ng military doctor, 'di sila feeleng helpless. Nabibigyan namin sila ng pagasa, makita lamang kami, alam nila mabubuhay sila (My first day … there was fighting between the MNLF and AFP, there were many wounded, when they saw a military doctor, they no longer felt helpless. We gave them hope, just by seeing us, they knew they would live)."
In 1989, De Leon was one of those who extracted wounded SWAT personnel during the siege of Camp Cawa Cawa when rogue policeman Rizal Alih took hostages inside the police facility.
But among his worst experiences was when 400 recruits of the Philippine Constabulary were poisoned during a four-kilometer jog by what they believed to be water handed to them by civilians. "Ang babata … magaganda katawan pero may mga namatay din. Two weeks ang gamutan, dalawang oras lang ang tulog namin, understaffed kami, one doctor to 30 patients. Nagsusuka sila, heat stroke, dehydration, so ang findings ng investigator, battery solution ang iniabot sa kanila, kasi sa sobrang uhaw siguro kaya tinanggap nila ang akala nila ay tubig (They were young … had good physiques but some died. Wwe treated them for two weeks, slept only two hours a day, we were understaffed, one doctor to 30 patients. They were vomiting, suffered heat stroke, dehydration, the investigators concluded they were handed battery solution, but in their thirst they accepted what they believed to be water)."
And in Jolo, he slept on the floor holding his gun amid reports their camp, near an elementary school which was being bombed, might be overrun.
Fear, he said, was a constant companion. "Hindi ka tao 'pag wala ka noon, ang itinuro sa training ay presence of mind.'Pag takot ka mabubuhay ka, pero hindi ka duwag (You wouldn't be a person without it, we were trained to have presence of mind. If you're afraid, you will live, but you are not a coward)."
But it isn't all blood and gore in the military health service. Back at V. Luna after being assigned to conflict zones, De Leon came across a female soldier. "May bumati sa akin, nagpasalamat, ako daw ang nagpaanak, nasa birth certificate daw 'yung name ko as doctor. Natuwa naman ako, alam mo sa amin, thank you lang masaya na kami (Someone greeted me, thanked me, said I attended to her when she gave birth, my name was in the birth certificate as attending doctor. I was glad, you know for us, thank you is enough to make us happy)."
"Sa men in uniform, they don't have to worry. Sila'y masugatan, magkasakit, ang medical corps, medical health service is always here to support you. We will do our best para kayo ay gumaling kaagad, maalagaan, pati dependents ninyo, ma-rehabilitate ang mga wounded, para kayo ay makabalik at magtrabaho na hindi iniisip ang gastos. Ang mandate namin is to treat them, dahil kayo ay tunay na mga bayani, because you fight for our country (To the men in uniform, they don't have to worry. If they're wounded, get sick, the medical corps, the medical health service is always here to support you. We will do our best to see you get well right away, are cared for, including your dependents, to rehabilitate the wounded, so you can go back to work without worrying about the cost. Our mandate is to treat them, because you are the true heroes, because you fight for our country."
Colonel Maria Victoria Juan, (GSC) Chief Nurse, VLGH
Colonel Juan is married to a retired Navy officer and mother to sons Daniel, 17, and Adrian, 15.
Colonel Juan's mission is to manage the nursing staff that attends 24/7 to patients at the 1,200-bed capacity military hospital.
"May training din kami, indoctrinated kami sa buhay militar, pero hindi kami combatants. If necessary we have to protect ourselves and protect and defend the patients. They make sure that they have the resources to support the fighting troops so the soldiers can also focus on their work.
"PC (Philippine Constabulary) pa noong araw, my first assignment ay sa Recom (Regional Command) 8, Leyte, Ako lang siguro ang military nurse na aktibo pa and nakapagserbisyo sa lahat ng branch of service ng AFP, PC,PNP, Army, Navy at Air Force at dahil dito malalim at malawak ang perspektibo ko sa health system ng AFP."
"Isa sa program ko bilang Chief Nurse sa field hospitals na madalaw ang mga sundalo. para maalagaan namin sila, kung ano ang maitutulong naming. Nagdi-debrief din kami, so hindi lang physical ang tinitingnan namin, ang mahalaga e iyung mental, 'di mo alam na me sugat na pala sila, may nararamdaman sila na hindi mo nakikita sa physical, may pressure, sobrang stress, imagine mo heightened alert, napapaligiran ka ng mga kawaaay, malayo sa pamilya, minsan nakasagupa ka, puwede mapatay ka o makita mo 'yung katabi mo mapatay, demoralized ka. (We would go to the troops to take care of them, see how we could help. We would also debrief them, so we didn't just look at the physical, the mental is also important, you never know when they are suffering, feeling something not evident in the physical, under pressure, too much stress, imagine being on heightened alert, surrounded by the enemy, far from your family, sometimes going into combat, you can be killed or see your comrade die beside you, become demoralized)."
There are times when soldiers need to be referred to psychologists or psychiatrists, she says.
"Sa 26 years ko sa service, hindi ko makakalimutan tulad ng kapitan pa ako sa Southcom, Zamboanga City. May pagsabog sa karatig bayan, after 10 minutes ang daming wounded na sabay-sabay dinala sa aming hospital dahil ito ang pinakamalapit. Hindi ko makalimutan 'yung isang tao na parang taong grasa balot na balot ng itim na langis tapos putol ang dalawang paa at dalawang braso, bitbit siya ng mga civilian. Akala ko patay na tapos biglang dumilat ang mata. Unang pumasok sa sisp ko paano ko insertan ng swero? Mayro'n pang dumating na beinteng sugatan sa ER na kaya lang mag accomodate ng 2 bed patient, 'yung mga pasyente nasa floor na, humihingi ng tulong, may mga luwa ang mata, putol na kamay, duguan at hinihila ang palda ko para unahin sila. Pero dahil sa training namin sa mass casualty, agad kami naka recover at inextend capacity and ER. Nilapatan namin ng first aid ang mga 'yun. (The bomb attack in Zamboanga was a mass casualty situation, after 10 minutes so many wounded were simultaneously brought to our hospital because this was the nearest. I will not forget one man who looked like a street person, wrapped in oil, his legs and arms gone, who was brought in by civilians. I thought he was dead then his eyes opened. Then 20 more people were brought inside the 2 bed patient emergency room. Victims were on the floor, asking for help, there were those whose eyes were outside their sockets, fingers blasted off, bloody. But because of our training we gave them first aid, although we were overwhelmed by their numbers, all together, we extend the capacity of the emergency room to treat all the wounded.)
"Lingid sa kaalaman ng lahat, napaka-importanteng benepisyo ng mga sundalo ay ang libreng health service. Bukod sa pagbibigay ng lunas sa mga karamdaman nila ay tinitiyak din namin na maging malakas sila. Kaligtasan 'yan, instrumento kami para maligtas sila at pamilya nila. Agad minomonitor ang mga sintomas ng lifestyle related disease tulad ng mataas na BP, mabigat na timbang etc. Ito kasi ang madalas na dahilan kung bakit na oospital o namamatay ang sundalo. 'di naman 100 percent combat. (Some may not realize the importance of free health service to soldiers' lives. It is their lifeline, we are instruments to save their families. The simple act of checking blood pressure, overweight, checking the mental condition of the soldier … Most soldiers die from lifestyle diseases, it isn't 100 percent combat. )
"It is a wholistic approach, Ibig sabihinay hindi lang kami nakatutok sa pisikal nilang pangangailangan kundi sa mental, emotional at spiritual needs din nila. Ang military hospital 'pag peace is just like a regular government hospital sa pag bibigay ng serbisyo, pero in times of conflict, doon kami nag sa shine dahil kami ang last hospital standing, last bastion or beacon of hope sa lahat ng exigencies (It is a wholistic approach, we give them mental, emotional and spiritual care, the military hospital, in peace is just a regular government hospital, during times of conflict, we shine during crises, it is the last hospital standing, the last bastion or beacon of hope in all exigencies)."
Staff Sergeant Gervel Hipe, 57th ID, 33rd IB, 62nd DRC.
"March 2, 2016, may intel na 100 IED's ang inilagay o ilalagay ng BIFF (Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters), kaya nag-operate kami sa lugar (Datu Salibo,Maguindanao). Naka-secure na kami ng isang bahay, pero sa nasabugan na ang1st Platoon, kaya nag-hold kami. Ako 'yung nakaapak ng IED. Nakatayo ako noon, buti naglihis 'yung putok, pero tumilapon ako (March 2, 2016, we received intelligence that the BIFF had planted or would plant 100 IEDs, so we mounted an operation in the place. We had already secured one house, but because the 1st Platoon had been hit, we held our position. I was the one who stepped on the IED. I was standing, fortunately the explosion was angled away from me, but I was blown down)."
"Nakita ko si (2nd Lieutenant Jerome) Jacuba duguan din dahil sa mga bato at buhangin ang sumalpok sa kanya na ikinabulag ng kanyang mata. Hindi namin nakita ang IED kasi nga nakabaon sa lupa. Itinorniquet ko kaagad. 'Yung ibang tropa medyo natulala kasi sa lakas ng pagsabog akala siguro nila patay na din sila (I saw Lt. Jacuba also bloodied because he had been hit by rocks and sans, which blinded him. We didn't see the IED because it was buried in the ground. I immediately applied a tourniquet. The other troops were stunned because the explosion was so strong they thought they were dead)."
"Sabi na lang ng CO (commanding officer) namin huwag muna gumalaw habang paparating ang EOD (explosive and ordnance division), pero kami ni Lt. Jacuba ay in-evacuate na. Sa ilog kami idinaan kasi marami talagang IED (Our CO ordered us not to move until the EOD arrived but I and Lt. Jacuba were evacuated. They had to take us by the river because there were really so many IEDs)."
"Naisip ko na lang 'yung asawa kong si Leah at dalawang anak ko, kaya tintatagan ko ang loob ko (I thought of my wife Leah and my two children and steeled myself)."
"Ngayon life goes on, nabuhay ako salamat sa Diyos at sa mga tropa. Mag-ingat pa din, patuloy tayo sa pagsugpo ng mga rebelde, mga di kanais-nais na grupo na ang layunin ay labanan ang gobyerno (Now life goes on, I survived thanks to God and my comrades. But we need to be careful and continue suppressing rebels and other groups who want to fight the government)."
Corporal Bonifacio Moncada, 42, 51st IB, 1 ID, assigned to Kuta Major Cesar Sang-an, Zamboanga del Sur
Married to Rosemarie and father to Marifel, 16, and Christopher, 10.
"February 20, 10:45 ng gabi, naka-base kami sa munisipyo ng Bayabao Poblacion, Butig, Lanao del Sur. Isang platoonkami doon, may dalawang bakal o mechanized, ang purpose namin ay pigilan ang mag ri-rido, request ng civilian na magbantay sa mag-aaway na pamilya (February 20, 10:45 p.m., we were at the municipal hall in Bayabao Poblacion, Butig, Lanao del Sur. We were a platoon with two armored vehicles, our purpose was to prevent a clan feud at the request of the civilian authorities)."
"Around 80 kadami na terorista, pinasok kami so defensive lang kami. 'Yung iba naka (position) sa ilang bahay, anim kami sa isang three-story na bahay naka-cover, 'yung iba nasa harap ng police station, 'yung iba nasa munisipyo sa kabilang kalsada namin (Around 80 terrorists attacked so we went on the defensive. Some of us were positioned in houses, six of us took cover in a three-story house, the others were in front of the police station, others were at the municipal hall in the next street from us)."
"Umabot ng kinabukasan ang bakbakan, tumawag na kami ng reinforcement, pero 'yung Mechanized e in-ambush din nila, so medyo nahirapan makalapit sa amin ang tropa (The fighting lasted until the next day, we called for reinforcements but the Mechanized (Brigade) was also ambushed, so the troops had difficulty linking up with us)."
"Defensive fire lang kami hangga't 'di kami napapasok, pero gumamit ng RPG (rocket-propelled grenade) ang mga kalaban, tatlong beses kami pinuntirya kaya nag-apoy ang bahay na cover namin (We maintained defensive fire because we weren't overrun, but the enemy used RPGs, they targeted us three times so the house where we took cover caught fire)."
"3:30 ng hapon lumabas kami papuntang police station sa kabilang kalsada, pero may nakaabang na sniper. Tinamaan ako akala ko sa likod, baligtad ako sa loob ng police station, laylay ang kamay ko, ang iniisip ko makapunta sa mga tropa sa munisispyo. 'Pag takbo ko, nahulog na ang kamay ko pero pinulot ko pa, hawak ko ang kamay ko. Nang tumigil ang putok, nakatakbo pa ako sa malapit sa munisipyo, pero natumba na ako sa dami nng dugong nawala (3:30 p.m. we went out to go to the police station on the next street but there was a sniper waiting. I was hit, I thought it was in the back, I tumbled into the police station, my arm was hanging from my side, I thought of linking up with the troops at the municipal hall. When I ran, my arm fell off but I picked it up and held on to it. When the shooting stopped, I managed to run near the municipal hall but I fell because I had lost so much blood)."
"Binitbit na ako ng mga tropa at hinila para makapasok sa munisipyo, binigyan nila ako ng first aid, sabi ko kay Lord, 'Gusto ko pang makita ang pamilya ko, ang mga anak ko malilit pa (The other troops picked me up and pulled me inside the municipal building, they gave me first aid, and I told God, 'I still want to see my family, my children are still young')."
"Tuloy ang bakbakan, 'di na kami safe, pero tinorniquet nila ako. Nang dumating na ang Mechanized, isinakay ako at nai-transfer sa isang 6x6 at nai-transfer sa Lumbatan. 8 p.m. na nang isinakay ako sa isang military ambulance at dinala ako sa 7th Day Adventist Medical Center sa may Iligan (The fighting continued, we were no longer safe, but they applied a tourniquet to me. When the Mechanized finally arrived, they loaded me on and transferred me to a 6x6 truck which transferred me to Lumbatan. 8 p.m. they loaded me onto a military ambulance and took me to the 7th Day Adventist Medical Center in Iligan)."
"Dumating kami 10 pm, natira na ako mga ala una sa OR, natauhan ako 6 am, nakita ko na ang asawa ko galing pa ngPagadian City. Akala ko hindi totoo, nasa labas lang siya ng salamin, umiiyak, napaiyak din ako, sabi ko, 'Salamat sa Diyos,' at buhay pa pala ako (We arrived 10 pm, I was taken into the operating room around 1 a.m., I gained consciousness 6 am, I saw my wife who had come from Pagadian City. I thought it wasn't real, she was staring through the glass, crying, I cried too, and said, 'Thank God,' I was still alive)."
"Isang milagro ang nangyari dahil ng in-evacuate ako ang tagal pa bago ako nakarating sa Iligan, limang bag na dugo ang isinalin sa akin. Bumabagabag ang pag-iisip ko sa aking pamliya, pero sabi ng misis ko, nang gabi daw na 'yun panay daw ang vibrate ng cell phone niya kaya napilitan siyang maghanap ng matatawagan. Halos lahat daw ng tawagan niya eout of reach or unattended, kasi nga in pursuit pa. Suwerte naman 'yung kasama kong dinala dito sa hospital natawagan ng misis ko, at sinabihan lang siya na pumunta dito para maalagaan ako (What happened was a miracle because after I was evacuated it took a long time to get me to Ilagan, they used up five bags of blood on me. My mind was troubled thinking of my family, but my wife said, that night her cell phone kept vibrating so she was forced to find someone to call. Everyone she called was either out of reach or unattended because the pursuit was still going on. Luckily she finally reached a comrade who was taken with me to the hospital and was told to go there to take care of me)."
"Kapag dumating na 'yung prosthetics, 'di na ako babalik sa combat, siguro sa office puwede pa ako makatrabaho kahit naputulan ng braso. 'Di kami pinabayaan ng gobyerno."
PFC Dan Antiporta, 33, 8th ID, 34th IB, Scout Platoon
Native of Samar.
"July 13, 2016, 6 am. May objective kami sa area, pa-advance na kami, tapos in-ambush kami. Dalawang squadkami. Siyempre nakatago ang mga snipers ng BIFF, bale homemade 'Barrett' ang ginamit dito, nilalagyan lang nila ng tali kasi malayo ang gumagamit nito dahil delikado 'pag putok baka sila tamaan kasi homemade nga (We had our objective in the area and were advancing when we were ambushed. We were two squads. Of course, the BIFF snipers were concealed, they were using homemade 'Barrett' sniper rifles, they would tie ropes to pull the triggers and keep their distance because it was dangerous when they fired since these were homemade)."
A .50 caliber bullet struck Antiporta in the left leg.
"Natumba ako sa palayan, pero nakakaputok pa ako, pero 'di ako basta-basta pumuputok baka i-harass ako, kawawa ako(I fell down in a rice field but I managed to fire, although I did not shoot too much because they might harass me and I was helpless)."
"'Yung ibang tropa tumalon sa ilog, 'yung kasunod ko nag-malfunction ang baril, umatras na din. Sobra sa isang oras ang bakbakan, gumapang ako papunta sa tropa ng halos isang oras din, duguan, bale tinorniquet ko lang para di ako maubusan ng dugo, hindi kasi makapunta ang tropa sa akin dahil may .50 caliber ang kalaban, puputukan sila, 'di sila makaangat ng ulo (The other troops jumped in the river, the gun of the man behind me malfunctioned and he withdrew as well. The fighting lasted for more than an hour, I crawled towards the others for around an hour as well, bloodied, I applied a tourniquet so I wouldn't run out of blood, the troops could not come to me because the enemy had a .50 caliber, when it fired they could not even raise their heads)."
"'Yung isang kasama ko ang ayun nga tinamaan sa ulo, nasa station hospital pa sa Camp Siongco sa Awang, Maguindanao. Pagdating ko sa battalion, sabi ko (sa doctor) unahin na muna kasi nga sa paa lang ako at sa ulo ang tama niya, sabi ng doctor huwag mag-alala dahil stable na 'yung kasama, medyo sumama ang loob ko kasi sa ulo siya tinamaan (One of my comrades was hit in the head and is still at the station hospital in Camp Siongco in Awang, Maguindanao. When I reached the battalion, I told the doctor to treat him first because my wound was in the leg his was in the head, but the doctor said not to worry because he was stable, I felt bad because he had a head wound)."
"Bale lalagyan din ng bakal itong paa ko, in-order na daw sabi dito sa V. Luna, pero 'di ko pa masabi kung kailan ako lalabas siguro after six months. Pero ang gusto ko bumalik sa serbisyo kasi ito na ang trabaho ko, kahit na sumabak ulit ako sa encounter (They will put a steel brace in my leg, they told me here at V. Luna that it has been ordered, but I can't say when I can leave maybe after six months. But I want to return to the service because this is my work, even if I have to be in an encounter again)."
"Hindi ko masabi na bayani ako o kami, mahirap magbuhat ng bangko. Lahat siguro kami ay bayani, kahit 'yung hindi nasugatan o namatay, kasi may sakripisyo na ginagawa ang bawa't isang sundalo, infantry man o support service (I cannot say if I or we are heroes, it's hard to boast. Maybe all of us are heroes, even those who have never been wounded or died, because every soldier sacrifices, whether in the infantry or support service)."
2nd Lieutenant Lhelyn Batomalaque, 42
Native of Zambonaga Del Norte, Married to Rima.
August 19, 2016. Batomalaque was leading a team providing security to a medical and gift-giving mission of Dingalan Mayor Sherwin Taay when the two motorboats they were riding were fired on by New People's Army guerrillas in Sitio Singawan, Barangay Umiray.
They all jumped in the river and, after securing the civilians, the soldiers fired back, engaging their attackers for about five minutes.
"Napansin ko na may tama na ako dahil nabitawan ko na ang baril ko, sa right forearm. Habang nag pursuit operationang mga tropa, na evac na ako at dinala sa station hospital. Nilagyan ng fixator para mabilis na rehabilitation (I noticed I was hit because I had let go of my rifle, in the right forearm. While the troops mounted a pursuit operation, I was evacuated to the station hospital. They put a fixator to make rehabilitation faster)."
"Salamat sa Diyos at dito lang ang tama ko, after 4 months ay makakabalik na ako sa serbisyo, siguro fully healed na ito.Ang pinaka-oath namin ay (Thank God I was only hit here, after four months I can return to service, this will probably be fully healed. Our oath is) serving the people, whether we like it or not, by all means, making the environment peaceful and conducive to their people, we will dedicate broken bones and sticky blood for the people, we swear to serve and protect."
He is now in stable condition at the VLGH watched by his wife.
Private First Class Gilbert Camos, 23, 8th IB, Alpha Company
Native of Lanao del Norte
"April 14, Barangay Amaloy, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, conduct ambush kami, mag-establish kami ng spot para abangan ang kalaban. Sobrang dilim, mga 9 pm noon, sa may bandang rear ng section napadaan ang mga Abu Sayyaf.Nagkabakbakan na, mga 20 kami pero sa tingin naman mas madami ang kalaban. Tumagal isang oras ang laban, ang iniisip ko na lang maka-withdraw kami bago malagasan. Pero nagka-hiwahiwalay na kami, iisa lang ang night vision goggles namin. Nang matamaan ako, sumigaw ako na may tama ako at tinulungan ako ni Lieutenant Gary Estrada at Sergeant Garde, binuhat nila ako habang pa-withdraw kami, may putukan pa (April 14, in Barangay Amaloy, Ungkaya Pukan, Basilan, our mission was to conduct an ambush, establish a spot from where we could wait for the enemy. It was so dark, it was around 9 pm, the Abu Sayyaf passed by the rear of the section. Fighting broke out, there were about 20 of us but we sensed the enemy were more than us. The fighting lasted about an hour, all I could think of was to withdraw before we suffered casualties. But we became separated and we only had one set of night vision goggles. When I was hit, I shouted out and I was helped by Lieutenant Gary Estrada and Sergeant Garde, they carried me as we withdraw, there was still fighting)."
Camos had been hit in the left leg by an M16 bullet.
"Na-organise kami sa tabi ng kalsada, humingi kami ng reinforcement, nagpalipad ng OV-10 (fighter) at nagbagsak sila ng bomba, mga 20 minutes after dumating na ang Simba (armored personnel carrier), extraction na nag-withdraw na kami(We organized ourselves by the roadside and asked for reinforcements, they deployed an OV-10 which dropped bombs and after 20 minutes the Simba arrived to extract us and so we withdrew)."
"Pangatlong encounter ko na ito, pero 'di mo naman alam kasi kung saan manggagaling ang bala. Buo naman ang loob ko, inisip ko ito ng maraming beses kung papasok ba ako sa ganito, pero natamaan ako naisip ko hanggang dito na lang ako. Hindi mo pa ma-feel 'yung sakit, mamanhid ka lang tapos after five minutes 'pag nakasagap na nang hangin ang sugat, maramdaman mo na ang sakit (This was my third encounter, but you never know where the bullet will come from. I am resolved, I thought many times whether I would go into this, but when I was hit I thought maybe this is where I stop. At first you don't feel the mind, it feels numb then after five minutes when the wound is exposed to air, you start to feel the pain)."
"Dito ko napatunayan kung gaano matulungin ang tropa dahil kung naiwan ako, baka patay na ako (It was here I proved how helpful the troops are because if I had been left behind, I probably would be dead)."
"Babalik ako sa unit ko sa Basilan after six months siguro, kasi ako ang breadwinner sa aming pamilya at 11 ang mga kapatid ko (I am returning to my unit in Basilan maybe after six months because I am the breadwinner in our family and I have 11 siblings)."
Technical Sergeant Ferdinand Baltazar, former peacekeeper, Golan Heights
"Bilang Philippine contingent, nag o-observe kami ng violations ng dalawang bansa, Israel at Syria. Neutral ang atingmission, 'yung member ng Syrian Arab Armed Forces minsan nanghihingi ng pagkain, binibigyan namin sila, nakikipag-usap din kami sa mga civilian, binibigyan namin sila ng mga gamot as part of the humanitarian mission (As the Philippine contingent, we watched out for violations by the two countries, Israel and Syria. Our mission was neutral, sometimes members of the Syrian Arab Armed Forces would ask us for food and we would give them some, we also talked to civilians, we gave them medicines as part of the humanitarian mission)."


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Property appraiser estimates higher values
By SUZETTE PORTER
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Pam Dubov
CLEARWATER Its been a long time coming, but property values in Pinellas are finally on the rise.
Property Appraiser Pam Dubov released the estimated 2013 taxable values by taxing authority May 29. The numbers forecast an overall 3 percent increase countywide.
This is good for the taxing authorities, fire districts and municipalities. If the estimates prove true, it means more money for the coffers. The total taxable value for the general fund in 2013 is estimated to be in excess of $55.97 billion compared to $54.35 billion in 2012.
The property appraiser forecasts a 2.98 percent increase for the countys general fund, health department, Pinellas Planning Council, Juvenile Welfare Board and Southwest Florida Water Management District. A slightly larger increase of 3.41 is estimated for Emergency Medical Services.
The Pinellas County School Board could see a rise in values of 3.18 percent and 3.33 percent for Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority.
Tax values for unincorporated countys municipal services district could go up 2.32 percent and 2.26 percent for library services. Pinellas Park Water Management District values could increase by 4.10 percent, according to the estimates, with 1.37 percent increase for Clearwater Downtown Development, 3.89 percent for Feathersound Community Services and 2.2 percent for Palm Harbor Community Services.
Two thirds of the countys 24 municipalities have estimated tax value increases of more than 3 percent. Belleair Shore had the highest estimate at 7.43 percent. Gulfport had the lowest at 0.77 percent.
The complete order listed high to low:
Belleair Shore - 7.43 percent
North Redington Beach - 6.61 percent
Redington Beach - 5.71 percent
Belleair Beach - 5.22 percent
Indian Rocks Beach - 4.99 percent
Redington Shores - 4.69 percent
Madeira Beach 4.64 percent
Treasure Island 4.51 percent
Kenneth City 4.24 percent
St. Pete Beach 3.98 percent
St. Petersburg 3.74 percent
Indian Shores 3.73 percent
Pinellas Park 3.67 percent
South Pasadena 3.66 percent
Oldsmar 3.57 percent
Clearwater 3.24 percent
Belleair Bluffs 2.90 percent
Seminole 2.53 percent
Dunedin 2.11 percent
Safety Harbor 1.74 percent
Largo 1.29 percent
Tarpon Springs 1.16 percent
Belleair - 1.05 percent
Gulfport 0.77 percent
Estimated values are up for 14 of 15 fire districts. Taxable value in the Safety Harbor Fire District is forecast to drop 0.15 percent. Other value increases, in order high to low, include:
Belleair Bluffs fire 6.21 percent
South Pasadena fire 5.17 percent
Lealman fire 4.19 percent
Seminole fire 3.43 percent
Tierra Verde fire 3.27 percent
Dunedin fire 2.83 percent
Gandy fire 2.64 percent
East Lake fire 2.54 percent
Pinellas Park fire 2.41 percent
Highpoint 2.31 percent
Palm Harbor fire 2.12 percent
Clearwater fire 1.31 percent
Tarpon Springs fire 0.79 percent
Largo fire 0.71 percent
Safety Harbor negative 0.15
The property appraiser has a July 1 deadline to certify taxable values for the next budget year. The values and tax levies by each taxing authority will be used to calculate Truth in Millage Notices that will be mailed to property owners Aug. 19. Taxing authorities have until Aug. 2 to inform the property appraiser of tentative millage rates. Those rates cannot be raised, but they can be lowered.
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Molecular studies about carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx demonstrate the presence of human papilomavirus genome in these tumors, reinforcing the participation of human papilomavirus in oral carcinogenesis.
ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of human papilomavirus and genotype distribution of HPV16 and HPV18 in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, as well as their association with clinical characteristics of the tumors.
MethodsThis is a retrospective study, with clinical data collected from 82 patients. Human papilomavirus detection was conducted on specimens of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas included in paraffin blocks. Patients were assisted in a cancer reference center, in the central region of Brazil, between 2005 and 2007. Polymerase chain reaction was used for the detection and genotyping of human papilomavirus.
ResultsAmong the patients evaluated, 78% were male. The average age of the group was about 58 years. Risk factors, such as smoking (78%) and alcohol consumption (70.8%) were recorded for the group. HPV DNA was detected in 21 cases (25.6%; 95% confidence interval 16.9–36.6) of which 33.3% were HPV16 and 14.3% were HPV18. The presence of lymph node metastases and registered deaths were less frequent in human papilomavirus positive tumors, suggesting a better prognosis for these cases; however, the differences between the groups were not statistically significant.
ConclusionThe results obtained in the present study, with respect to the presence of the high-risk HPV16 and HPV18 genotypes, highlight the importance of human papilomavirus vaccination in the control of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.
Estudos moleculares sobre carcinomas da cavidade oral e orofaringe demonstram a presença do genoma do papilomavírus humano (HPV) nesses tumores, o que enfatiza a participação do HPV na carcinogênese oral.
ObjetivosEsse Este estudo teve por objetivo determinar a prevalência de HPV e a distribuição genotípica de HPV16 e HPV18 nos carcinomas de cavidade oral e orofaringe, bem como sua associação com as características clínicas dos tumores.
MétodoEste é um estudo retrospectivo, com dados clínicos coletados de 82 pacientes. A detecção de HPV foi realizada em amostras de carcinomas de cavidade oral e orofaringe incluídos em blocos de parafina. Os pacientes foram atendidos em um centro de referência para tratamento do câncer, na região central do Brasil, entre 2005 e 2007. Foi utilizada a reação em cadeia de polimerase (PCR) para a detecção e genotipagem do HPV.
ResultadosEntre os pacientes avaliados, 78% eram homens. A média de idade do grupo era de 58 anos. Fatores de risco como o tabagismo (78%) e consumo de álcool (70.,8%) foram registrados para o grupo. HPV DNA foi detectado em 21 casos (25,6%; IC de 95%, 16,9–-36,6), dos quais 33,3% eram HPV16 e 14,3% eram HPV18. A presença de metástases em linfonodos e os óbitos registrados foram menos frequentes em tumores positivos para HPV, sugerindo melhor prognóstico para esses casos; contudo, as diferenças entre os grupos não foram estatisticamente significantes.
ConclusãoOs resultados obtidos no presente estudo, com respeito à presença de genótipos de alto risco de HPV16 e HPV18, destacam a importância da vacinação para HPV no controle dos carcinomas de cavidade oral e orofaringe.
Head and neck cancers (HNC), including oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, are the sixth most common cancer types in the world, with an annual estimate of 633,000 new cases and 355,000 deaths.1 In Brazil, 15,290 HNCs were expected in 2014, with 11,280 cases in men and 4010 in women.2
Oral and oropharynx carcinomas account for more than 80% of the total HNC cases,3 and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is the most common histological type, comprising more than 90% of the cases. The prognosis of these tumors is mostly pessimistic, with a low five-year survival of approximately 58%.4,5
Age, gender, and tumor-node-metastasis (TNM) tumor staging, which includes the extension of the tumor, the presence of lymph node metastases, and distant metastasis, are the main prognostic factors for oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.6 In addition, histological grade and the expression of molecular markers (p16, pRb, and Ki-67) allow a better understanding of tumor behavior and evolution.6–8
The treatment of SCC of the oral cavity and oropharynx is usually accomplished by surgery or radiotherapy, alone or associated, and may also include the use of chemotherapy as an alternative to improve the chances of cure.9 Studies suggest that for Human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive oral cavity and oropharynx SCC, treatment with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy is as good as the definitive radiotherapy treatment, with or without chemotherapy.9,10
Smoking and alcohol consumption are considered the main risk factors for oral cavity and oropharynx cancer.9–11 However, with the intensification of campaigns against smoking and alcohol, the role of HPV in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas has gained prominence in recent years.11,12 A growing number of studies support the hypothesis of HPV association with oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.10–14
HPV is a sexually-transmitted infection; therefore, factors such as early initiation of sexual activity, high number of sex partners, and the practice of unprotected oral sex are included as risk factors for HPV infection in the oral cavity and oropharynx mucosa.15 Growing incidence of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas associated with HPV in young people has been demonstrated.14–16
The prevalence of HPV in oral cavity and oropharynx SCC is the focus of several studies worldwide; HPV16 is considered the most prevalent and relevant genotype in the epidemiology of these carcinomas.13,17–20
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence and genotypic distribution of HPV16 and HPV18 in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, as well as their possible association with the clinical characteristics of the tumors.
MethodsType of study and seriesThe study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee, under No. 13580613.5.0000.0031/2014. It was a retrospective cross-sectional study that used data collected from medical files and analysis of paraffin blocks containing specimens of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas. The selection was first accomplished by analyzing the records of the Pathology Department at the Hospital, and only patients with histological diagnosis of SCC of oral cavity and oropharynx were included. Initially 312 cases of SCC diagnosed in the period from 2005 to 2007 were selected. After eliminating duplicates, 174 cases with available clinical records were selected. Patients who received chemotherapy/radiotherapy before surgery were excluded, resulting in 108 cases. Paraffin blocks from 108 cases were histologically examined, and specimens with exiguous amount of tumors were excluded, resulting in 82 cases that were selected for DNA extraction and HPV DNA detection.
DNA extractionGenomic DNA was purified from tumor samples fixed in formalin and included in paraffin. The samples were dewaxed in xylene and washed in ethanol according to standardized protocol. DNA was isolated by using the commercial Wizard Kit (Promega). The presence and the integrity of the DNA were verified by the amplification of a 99 base pair (BP) fragment from glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase (GAPDH), by using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).
HPV DNA detectionHPV DNA was detected by PCR. The set of primers used was SPF 1/2 (short PCR fragment). The SPF 1/2 amplifies a fragment of 65pb of the L1 region of HPV genome. This set of primers allow the detection of 39 high and low oncogenic risk HPV: 6, 11, 13, 18, 26, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 39, 40, 42, 43, 44, 45, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 58, 59, 61, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 72, MM4, MM7, 73, 74, and MM8. The genotypes detected by SPF 1/2 are those that infect the mucous membrane.13 PCR with SPF 1/2 primers was carried out in a final reaction volume of 25μL, adding 2μL of purified DNA, 2.5mM/L MgCl2, 2mM/L of each deoxyribonucleotide (dNTPs), 2.5μM/L of each oligonucleotide primer, 0.25U Taq polymerase (Invitrogen, Brazil) and ultra pure water in sufficient quantity for the final volume. Cycling conditions included: preheating for 1min at 94°C, followed by 40 cycles of: 94°C for 1min, 1min at 45°C, and 1min at 72°C, with a final extension of 5min at 72°C. Positive and negative controls were used in each reaction.
Genotyping of HPV16 and 18HPV16 and HPV18 genotyping was performed by PCR for all HPV-positive tumors. Two sets of primers that amplify part of E7 region of each HPV genome were employed.21 For the HPV16 genome, the amplicon presents 108pb, and for HPV18 genome amplification, the amplicon presents 104pb. PCR with HPV16 primers was performed in a final reaction volume of 25μL, with 2μL of purified DNA, 2.5mM/L MgCl2, 2mM/L of each dNTPs, 2.5μM/L of each oligonucleotide primer, 0.25U Taq polymerase (Invitrogen, Brazil), and ultra pure water in sufficient quantity for the final volume. Cycling conditions included: preheating for 1min at 94°C, followed by 40 cycles of: 94°C for 1min, 1min at 45°C, and 1min at 72°C, with a final extension of 5min at 72°C. PCR with HPV18 primers was performed in a final reaction volume of 25μL, with 5μL of purified DNA, 2.5mM/L MgCl2, 2mM/L of each dNTPs, 2.5μM/L of each oligonucleotide primer, 1.25U Taq polymerase, (Invitrogen, Brazil) and ultra pure water in sufficient quantity for the final volume. Cycling conditions included: preheat for 3min at 94°C, followed by 35 cycles of: 1min at 94°C, 1min at 53°C, and 1min at 72°C, with a final extension of 3min at 72°C.
Statistical analysisAll the patients' data were transcribed to Microsoft Excel® spreadsheets. Clinical and histological data of the group, as well as the presence of HPV genome, HPV16, and HPV18 genotypes were analyzed by using Fisher's exact test and the chi-squared test. Values of p≤0.05 were considered statistically significant. Positive and negative controls were used in each reaction.
ResultsClinical and histological characteristics: a group of 82 cases of SCC of oral cavity and oropharynx were selected and evaluated with respect to clinical and histological characteristics (Table 1). Among the patients, 78% were male. Most of the patients (54.9%) were in the age group under 59 years and 62.2% were married. Risk factors, such as smoking (78%) and alcohol consumption (70.8%) were recorded for the majority of the group. Data associated with sexual behavior and orientation, such as the number of sexual partners, age at sexual activity onset, and practice of oral sex were not reported in the medical files.
Analysis of the clinical and histological characteristics of the patients with oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.
Variable | All cases (n=82) | |
n | % | |
Gender | ||
Female | 18 | 22.0 |
Male | 64 | 78.0 |
Age at diagnosis | ||
Average | 58 | – |
≤59 | 45 | 54.9 |
≥60 | 37 | 45.1 |
Marital status | ||
Single | 15 | 18.2 |
Married | 51 | 62.2 |
Other | 16 | 19.6 |
Smoking | ||
Yes | 64 | 78.0 |
No | 18 | 22.0 |
Alcohol consumption | ||
Yes | 58 | 70.8 |
No | 24 | 22.0 |
Tumor location | ||
Oral cavity | 39 | 47.6 |
Oropharynx | 43 | 52.4 |
Staging | ||
Tumor size | ||
T1 and T2 | 35 | 42.7 |
T3 and T4 | 47 | 57.2 |
Lymph node metastasis | ||
Yes | 42 | 51.2 |
No | 40 | 48.8 |
Distant metastases | ||
Yes | 01 | 1.2 |
No | 81 | 98.8 |
Histological grade | ||
Low | 13 | 15.8 |
Moderate/high | 69 | 84.2 |
Registered death | ||
Yes | 28 | 34.1 |
No | 54 | 65.9 |
HPV detection and genotyping: HPV DNA was detected in 21 cases (25.6%; 95% confidence interval (CI) 16.9–36.6), of which 33.3% were HPV16 and 14.3% were HPV18. Table 2 describes the clinical characteristics of HPV-positive and negative cases. Among the 21 HPV-positive samples, 47.4% were located in the oral cavity and 52.6% in oropharynx. Considering the clinical staging for HPV-positive tumors, 4.8% were in stages I/II, while 95.2% were in stages III/IV. Lymph node metastases were detected in 42.9% of HPV-positive cases and in 57.4% of HPV-negative cases (p=0.08). Distant metastases were not detected in HPV-positive cases, while one distant metastasis was described in the HPV-negative cases (p=0.46). With respect to histological grade, 85.7% of HPV-positive cases showed moderate to high grade of differentiation. A greater number of deaths were registered in the HPV-negative group (39.3%) compared to the HPV-positive group (19.1%), though this difference was not statistically significant (p=0.11). With respect to HPV genotyping, seven samples (33.3%) were HPV16 positive, while three samples (14.3%) were HPV18 positive. Significant differences between HPV16 and HPV18 tumors were not detected in this study.
Analysis of the clinical and histological characteristics of the patients with HPV-positive and HPV-negative oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.
Variable | HPV (−) (n=61) | HPV (+) (n=21) | pa | ||
n | % | n | % | ||
Gender | |||||
Female | 15 | 24.6 | 03 | 14.3 | 0.38 |
Male | 46 | 75.4 | 18 | 85.7 | |
Age at diagnosis | |||||
Average | 60 | – | 53 | – | 0.31 |
≤59 | 31 | 50.8 | 14 | 66.7 | |
≥60 | 30 | 49.2 | 07 | 33.3 | |
Tumor location | |||||
Oral cavity | 29 | 47.5 | 10 | 47.4 | 1.00 |
Oropharynx | 32 | 54.5 | 11 | 52.6 | |
Staging | |||||
I and II | 13 | 21.3 | 1 | 4.8 | 0.10 |
III and IV | 48 | 78.7 | 20 | 95.2 | |
Tumor size | |||||
T1 and T2 | 26 | 42.6 | 09 | 33.3 | 1.00 |
T3 and T4 | 35 | 57.4 | 12 | 66.7 | |
Lymph node metastasis | |||||
Yes | 35 | 57.4 | 07 | 42.9 | 0.08 |
No | 26 | 42.6 | 14 | 57.1 | |
Remote metastases | |||||
Yes | 01 | 1.6 | 00 | 0.00 | 0.46 |
No | 60 | 98.4 | 21 | 100.0 | |
Grade of differentiation | |||||
Low | 10 | 16.4 | 03 | 14.3 | 1.00 |
Moderate, high | 51 | 83.6 | 18 | 85.7 | |
Registered deaths | |||||
Yes | 24 | 39.3 | 04 | 19.1 | 0.11 |
No | 37 | 60.6 | 17 | 80.9 | |
Treatment | |||||
Surgery only | 24 | 39.5 | 03 | 14.3 | 0.32 |
Surgery+radiotherapy | 14 | 22.9 | 08 | 38.1 | |
Radiotherapy+chemotherapy | 09 | 14.7 | 03 | 14.3 | |
Other | 14 | 22.9 | 07 | 33.3 | |
HPV type | |||||
Other | – | – | 11 | 42.4 |
In this study analyzing 82 cases of SCC of oral cavity and oropharynx diagnosed in a cancer reference center in the central region of Brazil. HPV DNA was detected in 21 cases (25.6%), of which 33.3% were HPV16 and 14.3% were HPV18. These results support the hypothesis that a subgroup of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas is HPV related.12–18 Significant changes in the epidemiology of mucosal SCCs of the head and neck, with an increasing number of cases related to HPV, have been demonstrated in the last decade.1–22 In addition to tobacco and alcohol consumption, HPV appears as an important risk factor for oral cavity and oropharynx SCC development. The prevalence of HPV DNA in oropharyngeal cancer (OC) varies in different studies, and up to 84% of cases have been associated to HPV infection.19
The association between HPV infection with oral cavity and oropharynx SCC emphasizes the importance of introducing specific molecular tests into oral cancer prevention practices, in order to evaluate the presence of the virus and the possibility of expanding anti-HPV vaccine in the male population.23,24
In the present study, 54.9% of the patients were younger than 59 years. Several studies describe the age range of the patients with carcinoma of oral cavity and oropharynx as similar to the value described in the present study.25,26 In a study conducted in Italy, the median age was 65.6 years.18 The accumulation of exposure to various risk factors, such as lifelong smoking and alcoholism, contributes to the higher prevalence of these tumors in more advanced ages.6 Studies demonstrated that HPV-associated HNC, including oropharyngeal and oral cavity SCCs, have recently risen dramatically in men under 50 years old.27 In a period of 20 years, the relative prevalence of HPV-positive oropharyngeal squamous cancer cell (OSCC) went from less than 20% to more than 70% in the United States and some European countries.28–30 In the HPV-positive patients evaluated in the present series, 66.7% of the cases were under the average age (59 years). Most cases of carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx were observed in males (78.0). Various authors have previously reported this information; however, in different countries of Europe, an increasing tendency in the incidence of oropharynx carcinomas has been noticed in females.9–29
Smoking and alcohol consumption are described as the main risk factors for carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx.11–31 The present study confirmed the high frequency of smokers (78.0%) and alcohol drinkers (70.8%) in the group. Although not fully considered as a prognostic factor, carcinomas of the oral cavity and oropharynx associated with smoking and alcoholism tend to be more aggressive.1 Tobacco and alcohol can induce SCC of the oral cavity and oropharynx by aggression on extensive areas, leading to a phenomenon known as field cancerization, which is characterized by molecular changes in the reserve cells, leading to the formation of epithelial field changes.26 This field undergoes expansion and extends over the surface of the mucous membrane, increasing the possibility of formation of a new carcinoma.32,33
The profile of patients with carcinoma of the oral cavity and oropharynx associated with HPV tends to be characterized by a group of younger patients, aged less than 60 years, non-smokers or light smokers, non-drinkers, and with more promiscuous sexual behavior; however, these data are controversial.34,35 One important limitation of the present study is the lack of data related to the patients' sexual behavior. Since it was a retrospective study, such data were not available in the medical files. Although a higher proportion of patients were described under 59 years in the HPV-positive group (66.7%) compared to the HPV-negative group (50.8%), these differences were not statistically significant. Similar results with respect to age group were described in two studies developed in the United States.13,14 In the present study, the average age for HPV-positive patients was lower, 53 years, compared to the HPV-negative group, 60 years. A study conducted in Colombia confirmed a lower average age for HPV-positive patients with oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.12 Significant associations between the presence of HPV and the absence of habits like smoking and alcohol consumption were not noticed in the present study, corroborating with various studies.6–18
The prognosis of oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas is uncertain and difficult to predict.4 The identification of factors that may help choosing the best treatment, predicting the evolution of the tumor as well as patient's survival, is of evident clinical importance. HPV-positive oral cavity and oropharynx SCC seem to present a better prognosis when treated with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy or radiation therapy with or without final chemotherapy.10 Limitations on data collection in the present study prevented a survival analysis associated with the therapy used. A systematic review highlights the importance of evaluating patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal carcinomas, in order to predict the best therapy, since these virus-associated carcinomas show distinct molecular characteristics compared to HPV-negative ones.9 However, currently, only a few studies describe a direct association between treatment, the presence of the HPV genome, and survival.9,10
A better prognosis for HPV-positive oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas has been described in a few studies, including well-differentiated tumors, with less risk of lymph node metastasis and distant metastasis.9–36 In the present study, these characteristics were observed; however, the difference between the groups was not significant. Distant metastases were not described in the HPV-positive group, although only one case of HPV-negative tumors presented with distant metastases. Concerning the presence of lymph node metastasis, a lower rate of lymph node metastasis was observed in the HPV-positive tumors (42.9% vs. 57.4%), suggesting a better prognosis for these tumors; however, such differences were not statistically significant.
HPV16 and HPV18 are described as the most prevalent genotypes in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, and their association with these carcinomas seems to be relevant.14 In the present study, of the 21 HPV-positive samples, HPV16 was described in 33.3% and HPV18 in 14.3% of the tumors. To describe the prevalence of HPV16 and 18 in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas is important in order to predict the impact of vaccination on these tumors, since both genotypes are the main targets for the bivalent (16/18) and quadrivalent vaccines (11/16/18/6).15–27 In the present study, no significant differences were described regarding the staging and death of the patients when comparing HPV16 and 18 positive and negative cases.
Recent reports highlight that vaccination campaigns are an efficient solution for the control of the HPV-associated carcinomas.15–37 Regarding this connection and considering the high prevalence of HPV in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas in males, it is extremely important that this campaign might also be extended to the male group.
In the present study, the presence of HPV was detected in 25.6% of the cases, including types 16 and 18, leading to the conclusion that HPV is also associated with the development of oral cavity and oropharyngeal carcinomas. This study presented an important limitation with respect to clinical and behavioral data of the patients. In the medical files, such data were scarce, including sexual behavior, oral hygiene, history of sexually transmitted diseases, and patient follow-up, among others. These difficulties are inherent to retrospective studies, since the researchers rely only on the information present in medical records that can often be lost, incomplete, or unclear.20–30
The authors suggest a prospective study, with more efficient data collection and patient follow-up, allowing a more accurate and complete survey, with a larger number of cases from different oncology centers in the country, in order to improve the knowledge of HPV carcinogenesis in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas.
ConclusionsThis study confirms the higher prevalence of HPV DNA in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas, especially in males (78%), with an average age of 58 years, and a high frequency of smokers and alcohol drinkers.
The prevalence of HPV DNA genome in the samples analyzed was 25.6%, and among the positive cases, 33.3% were HPV16 and 14.3% were HPV18, highlighting the association of high-risk HPV in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinogenesis.
Conflicts of interestThe authors declare no conflicts of interest.
Please cite this article as: Petito G, Carneiro MA, Santos SH, Silva AM, Alencar RC, Gontijo AP. Human papillomavirus in oral cavity and oropharynx carcinomas in the central region of Brazil. Braz J Otorhinolaryngol. 2017;83:38–44.
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One of the most common statements I hear many singles say is: If I were in a relationship, then I'd be happy. That is cart-before-the-horse thinking. And here's why I say that:
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The third leg is the relationship itself – the very act of creating a partnership creates a new entity which we call "relationship". A relationship is as much outside of each of you as it is within, or part of, each of you. Together you and your partner/friend/relative/co-worker define and co-create it.
As you regard your co-created relationship as this 3-legged stool, you'll see that for the stool to be sturdy, each leg needs to be sturdy. If you're wobbly, the whole thing is going to be wobbly. Being in a relationship will not cause you to be strong. If anything, the relationship is going to test you. There's really no getting around it.
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Chris Martin for Bloomberg Technology: Elon Musk's Tesla Motors Inc. reached an agreement to buy SolarCity Corp. for $2.6 billion, about $300 million less than an initial proposal criticized as a "bailout" for the solar company in which he's the largest shareholder.
SolarCity investors will receive $25.37 a share in stock under the agreement, according to a statement Monday. Musk initially offered $26.50 to $28.50 a share in Tesla stock. Analysts have said in the past that the bid was too low and investors have questioned the wisdom of Musk combining his electric-car maker with the clean-energy company. The deal, which allows SolarCity to solicit competing takeover offers through Sept. 14, will now go to the shareholders of the companies for approval. Cont'd...
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Johana Bhuiyan for Recode: Tesla's board of directors has just sent an offer to acquire SolarCity to the company's CEO. In other words, the electric car company Elon Musk is the CEO of just offered to buy the solar company Elon Musk is the chairman of.
In the letter, sent to SolarCity co-founder and CEO Lyndon Rive, Tesla's board of directors offered to buy all of SolarCity's remaining common stock in exchange for Tesla's common shares. That's $26.50 to $28.50 a share, according to the board.
The stock-for-stock deal amounts to about $2.8 billion based on where Tesla stock was trading before the proposal was announced.
As of yesterday, Musk personally owns 22,160,370 shares of SolarCity. So if the respective boards of each company approves the acquisition, Musk would personally reap $587,249,805 to $631,570,545.
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In a note to the Spanish stock market regulator on Friday, Gamesa said it had reached the necessary "corporate approval for the potential integration of Siemens' wind business," with the final terms of the deal still needing to be agreed upon. The announcement followed months of negotiations between the two companies and it comes as demand for wind power surges as countries develop more renewable energy to comply with emissions cut targets. Although no price tag has so far been put to the merger, financial news agency Bloomberg reported that Siemens would pay around one billion dollars (890 million euros) to Gamesa as part of the operation. The German engineering group would hold a majority stake of 59 percent of the new wind venture, Bloomberg said, citing people familiar with the matter. Gamesa's biggest shareholder, Spain's biggest power company Iberdrola, would have a 20 percent stake in the new firm, according to Spanish media reports. Cont'd...
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Head of a Peasant Woman with White Cap
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Reference: 3B/67187
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Job type: Permanent
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SoFI seminar series
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Speaker Mark Wijnbergen, Teesside University
Chair Professor Iain Spears, Teesside University
Development of new technologies for use in talent identification and development in youth football
Talent identification and development (TID) is a very important area within football. The players identified as the biggest talents are included in elite youth academies. This increases their chances of reaching their full potential, as they are developed under supervision of expert trainers and train more hours a week compared to other youth football players.
As clubs compete with each other for the biggest talents and invest a lot of money into the academies, it is important to include players with the biggest potential in their academy, to benefit maximally.
However, it has been shown that there are several biases within the TID area. This is partly due to subjective talent identification of clubs. Also, the demands of football have changed and will change over time, which makes it hard to predict which characteristics are necessary in elite football over ten years. An extra difficulty is the non-linear development of children, and differences in development between children.
As a consequence, it is hard to compare youth football players and give each player an optimal training schedule. Thus, more scientific insight is necessary to overcome these problems within the TID process. In this seminar, it will be discussed how new technologies could be used to improve the TID processes within football.
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It is true that most of us value honesty highly. However, nowadays we often confront confidence crisis such as cheating, overcharging, fake commodities and so on. I think that we should be honest because being honest is not only beneficial to ourselves but also to others and the whole society. The reasons can be listed as follows.Firstly, only honest people can be truly respected by the others and can make more friends over a long period of time.
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Responsbility can be understood in many ways. for the parents , they have had the responsibility for caring for and fostering their children since the birth of their baby.for teachers,both in kindergartens and colleges,they also should be responsible for the study and life of their students,that is to say,teahers are the second parents of children somewhile.
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AN480 is a single port wide band antenna that offers maximum performance and is designed for use worldwide. The wide frequency range enables this antenna to be utilized in worldwide deployments, providing cost-efficiencies and a simplified RFID infrastructure.
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July 19, 2011Caltech Tennis Teams Receive Academic Accolades PASADENA, Calif. – The Caltech men's and women's tennis teams were recognized with Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Honors for having a team GPA above 3.20. In addition, 18 Beaver student-athletes collected ITA Scholar Athlete awards for being a varsity letter winner, having a GPA over 3.50 for the current year while being enrolled for at least two semesters.
June 21, 2011Lapides, Yu Earn NCAA Post Graduate Scholarship PASADENA, Calif. – Former Caltech student-athletes and recent graduates Alex Lapides and Wesley Yu have been awarded an NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. The two are among 29 male student-athletes who competed in a spring sport who was honored with the $7,500 scholarship.
April 29, 2011Mernik, Joshi Fall at Ojai Tournament OJAI, Calif. -- The doubles team of Luka Mernik and Devashish Joshi lost a heart breaking 9-8 decision to Tim Wagner and Tal De Witt at the 2011 Ojai Valley Tournament.
April 22, 2011Caltech Ends SCIAC Play at Championships CLAREMONT, Calif. -- The Caltech men's team completed SCIAC action at the league championships on Friday. The Beavers lost to second seed Pomona-Pitzer 5-0 in morning action before falling to sixth seed Occidental 9-0 in the afternoon match.
April 15, 2011Seniors Conclude Home Career with #6 UC Santa Cruz PASADENA, Calif. – Playing their third straight nationally ranked opponent, the Caltech men's tennis squad fell to #6 UC Santa Cruz 9-0 on Friday afternoon in a non-conference men's tennis contest.
April 09, 2011Sagehens Posts 8-1 Win Against Caltech PASADENA, Calif. - For the second consecutive day the Caltech men's tennis squad played a nationally ranked opponent with the same result.
April 08, 2011No. 27 Whittier Knocks Off Caltech WHITTIER, Calif. -- The Caltech men's tennis squad dropped a 8-1 decision to No. 27 Whittier in a SCIAC match-up at the Ettinger Tennis Courts.
April 04, 2011Pacific Lutheran Pulls Outs Marathon Match PASADENA, Calif. – Pacific Lutheran won a tight non-conference men's tennis tilt over Caltech 6-3 in a match that started mid-afternoon and stretched into the early evening hours.
April 02, 2011Occidental Takes Match from Caltech PASADENA, Calif. – The Occidental men's tennis squad posted a 7-2 victory over Caltech on Saturday afternoon in a SCIAC match-up.
April 01, 2011Nationally Ranked Cal Lutheran Sweeps Caltech THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. - The 18th ranked Cal Lutheran men's tennis squad posted a 9-0 win over Caltech on Friday afternoon in a SCIAC match-up.
March 28, 2011Defending Champs Top Caltech PASADENA, Calif. – The Middlebury men's tennis knocked off Caltech 9-0 Monday afternoon in a non-conference match-up.
March 20, 2011Rains Forces Cancellation of Tennis Matches PASADENA, Calif. -- Heavy rains in the Los Angeles caused the cancellation of four Caltech tennis matches over the past two days.
March 19, 2011Beavers Knock Off Lewis & Clark PASADENA, Calif. – The Caltech men's tennis squad posted their first win of the season in recording a 7-2 victory over Lewis and Clark Saturday afternoon in a non-conference match-up.
March 18, 2011Division I Lafayette Defeats Caltech PASADENA, Calif. – The Caltech men's tennis team dropped a 9-0 decision to NCAA Division I Lafayette on Friday afternoon in a non-conference match-up.
March 12, 2011Beavers Fall to Sewanee PASADENA, Calif. – Sewanee knocked off Caltech 8-1 Saturday morning in a non-conference men's tennis match-up at the Caltech tennis courts.
March 05, 2011Biola Tops Caltech 7-2 LA MIRADA, Calif. – The Biola men's tennis team defeated Caltech 7-2 in a non-conference match-up on Saturday afternoon.
March 04, 2011Redlands Sweeps Past Caltech REDLANDS, Calif. – The University of Redlands men's tennis squad started strong in double play and continued its momentum into singles as they posted a 9-0 win over Caltech Friday afternoon.
February 19, 2011Nationally Ranked CMS Downs Caltech PASADENA, Calif. – The third ranked ClaremontMuddScripps men's tennis squad didn't drop a set en route to a 9-0 win over Caltech on Saturday morning.
February 11, 2011Biola Grabs 9-0 Victory Over Caltech PASADENA, Calif. – The Biola men's tennis team started strong in doubles and never let up during singles play as they knocked off Caltech 9-0 Friday afternoon.
January 29, 2011Caltech Falls in Season Opener PASADENA, Calif – Hope International stopped Caltech in the opening match for the Beavers by a 7-2 count on Saturday afternoon in a non-conference tennis match-up.


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Old school car at Redondo Beach during sunset.
Nasstassja, my beautiful cousin and now my newest model ;D
The beautiful Karen Garcia during our photo adventure at Redondo Beach.
View from the Empire State Building
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Worship with United Pursuit during Missions Conference at Biola.
From my east coast trip
A few pictures from my first mini photoshoot with my best friend, Serena Purcella.
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In case anyone was wondering, that's me! Just a quick bit of info: My name is Angelica. I'm currently a student at Biola University. I have a major in art, with an interdisciplinary emphasis allowing me to do both design and photography. I love music - listening to it, making it, dancing awkwardly to it. I really like reading, but rarely have the time to read for fun because of assigned reading for classes. Blue is my favorite color. I love Disneyland. I prefer coffee over tea, but sometimes I wish it was the opposite. Oh, and I have a pretty bad Rainbow sandal tan.
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Yesterday was one of the best 4th of July's ever.
I started off my day with an early morning photoshoot. Spent the afternoon with my family. And finished the night off in PV with an amazing view on top of the cliff for the fireworks with my cousins. However, most of this post is going to be about the photoshoot.
I was contacted via e-mail on Sunday night by a girl in need of some photos. She said she was browsing through Model Mayhem and stumbled upon my profile. She liked one specific photo and so she asked if I could work with her since she needed photos to show a Japanese modeling agency. In all honesty, I was reluctant and nervous. I even initially declined her offer. But after a talking to a few people, I decided to message her and tell her I was free on the 4th.
The day of, I was super nervous. I didn't know what to expect. But when it came to shooting I just treated her how I would treat a normal shoot with one of my friends. I talked to her, made her laugh, coached her a little, etc. It wasn't as bad as I thought.
So I asked her how many Torrance based photogs she came across on the MM site, she said there were a lot. I then asked how many of those photographers she actually message. To my surprise she only messaged me. I thought that was amazing. That out of possibly hundreds of photographers (some even professional), she would choose me!
Now I'm not trying to be prideful or anything. I'm just truly blessed. And to think that these photos are going to be put into a portfolio to be shown to an agency in Japan! That's just crazy to me…
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Each year this popular event welcomes guests from all over the United States and beyond. It is the largest show in the industry and organizers invite guests out to experience it first-hand.
The show will feature more than 400 vintage and new pinball machines, as well as classic arcade games to be set on free play. Enjoy a variety of adult and child pinball tournaments throughout the weekend to test player's pinball skills against others for trophies and prizes. Vendor demonstrations, parts, supplies, equipment and memorabilia will also be available. There will be a presentation by well-known pinball artists and designers on Friday and Saturday, followed by autograph signing and Q&A from the audience.
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England's soccer players backed down today from a threat to boycott Saturday's European Championship qualifier against Turkey.
But after a tense day of negotiations they said they were still angry with the English FA.
Players had threatened not to travel if the FA did not reverse its decision to drop defender Rio Ferdinand for missing a drugs test.
"I'm very pleased to say that the full England squad will be travelling to Turkey tomorrow," FA chief executive Mark Palios said.
"We have held several meetings - and we have discussed all of the issues surrounding Rio being left out of this England squad.
"I fully appreciate, understand and respect the support the players have given Rio. Teams do stick together."
But England players said in a statement: "It is our opinion that the organsiation that we represent has not only let down one of our team mates but the whole of the England squad and its manager. We feel that they have failed us very badly."
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said: "I'm very happy to say that everything has been sorted out. From tonight we will focus 200 per cent on football."
England, which would have been disqualified from the tournament had the unprecedented strike gone ahead, needs a draw in Istanbul to qualify for next year's tournament in Portugal.
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Prior to creating these paintings, Art 1 students learn the basics of
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There's a community of eBay sellers that I frequent that is currently having a gigantic discussion about whether the Confederate Flag is offensive or not. Many posters are offended, many understand why others are offended but do not look at the flag as anything more than a symbol, and many have a "get over it" attitude that no one should be offended by a flag. The discussion goes on and on, being dropped and rehashed time and time again - because obviously, it's important to some of those posters.
I live in a rural community and it is a normal occurrence to see a huge rebel flag being flown off the back of a pick up truck around here. When I see one of these flags I can't help but feel sorry for anyone who sees the flag and feels pain from it.
Whether or not it means "Southern" to the guy with the flag on his 4x4, it means "Hate" to a huge population of people. Knowing this, it seems ignorant to me for someone to spread such a message. It makes me sad to think that these people think someone else should just "get over" their pain just because it didn't directly happen to them or it happened so long ago or "we're all equal now"... the ignorant viewpoints expressed as to why no one should be offended by such a thing is mind boggling to me.
Racism is alive and well in America today and anyone who thinks otherwise is just walking around with blinders on. I'm happy that my children grow up in a part of the country that is a cultural melting pot. I'm glad they don't blink an eye when they see a mixed couple or a child that looks different than they do. I love that my 5 year old describes people as brown, tan, and peach - but those distinctions mean nothing to him other than a way to describe how someone looks.
It's not easy to protect my children from the hate. I just hope I can educate them enough on how wonderful and special every person is and how deep we all are beneath our skin, that when they finally do realize how much prejudice and hate there is in this world they'll be prepared to speak out against it.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Southern Pride or Hate?
6 comments:
- Julie said...[Reply to comment]
I do not appreciate seeing the confederate flag flying for any reason.
I agree that there is too much prejudice in this world and it is hard to explain to children why grown ups act and say what they do to hurt others. - July 7, 2009 at 6:26 PM
- The Virtuous Girl said...[Reply to comment]
I'm Southern and I believe that people should be able to fly whatever flag they want. However, they should also be prepared to accept the fact that others may believe that, by flying that flag, they are ignorant, mean, racist, redneck, in-bred trailer-trash, etc. We all make our own choices -- what we wear, what we say, how we treat others. But if we willingly choose to exhibit behaviors that we know will send a "mixed" and, to some, disturbing message, we shouldn't be shocked by the consequences it brings. Life's all about choices, and I don't believe that I would ever choose to associate myself with any symbol that would likely hurt or offend anyone.
- July 7, 2009 at 8:46 PM
I followed the same discussion as you.
I would not personally own or fly a confederate flag, as I do not believe that the flag represents anything that I want associated with me.
The flag is a symbol representing the Confederacy. It symbolizes a time when the US was divided and a new country was formed, the Confederate States of America. Once the Union was restored and the Confederate States rejoined the Union, there was no reason for this flag. 99% of people who claim this flag as a symbol of their heritage do not even understand the meaning behind it.
But praise be, we live in the USA, where people are allowed to espress themselves, even in their own ignorance.
I loved your post and I love reading your blog! Hope you are feeling cheerier soon, so you can write more!
Angela - July 8, 2009 at 7:39 PM
- Jenny said...[Reply to comment]
I miss the diversity of South Florida that I took for granted as normal growing up there. In all the places I've lived since then I've found the overwhelming homogeneity boring as hell. But nowhere has compared to Western PA in its level of racism and sexism.
- July 10, 2009 at 9:41 AM
- charing said...[Reply to comment]
I really liked what you had to say. We have had this discussion many times.
- July 11, 2009 at 6:32 PM
- Jason, as himself said...[Reply to comment]
I am also glad to live in a place where many, many cultures are represented. I grew up in a very mono-cultural state.
- July 11, 2009 at 11:42 PM