These are the most important things every voter should remember before going to the polls:

a.    Check to make sure you’re registered to vote at your current address
b.    Find out where your polling place is
c.    Find out what ID you’ll need when you go to cast your ballot

And because we are using the Automated Voting Machine for the first time, it’s useful to prepare list of candidates with the corresponding numbers. In that way it would be much easier for you to locate and vote. And here are some of the things you should consider:

i.     Shade the circle/oval before the candidate’s name properly.
ii.    Do not over vote, that will not be counted.
iii.   Do not write anything on the ballot.
iv.   Take good care of your ballot. There’s no second chance.

You’ll not only save yourself time, you’ll save yourself some hassle.

Vote wisely!

How to vote in May 2010. Featuring the Smartmatic Automated Voting Machine.

Here’s a video uploaded on Youtube, illustrates on how to Vote using the automated voting machine. To learn more, please watch the video.

The success lies on your hand, so please Vote Wisely!

Hello Santahon!

Maayong Buntag!

www.stacatalinaonline.com has been running for a year now, but as you can see there’s nothing much in there  (lack of content, no photos, some links are not working) in short it’s not updated. And that’s should not be!

If you have noticed there are actually two web-pages (the main page and this blog page); the main page (www.stacatalinaonline.com) is a static page, and the blog page (www.stacatalinaonline.com/blog) is a dynamic page where you can update the blog post easily – unlike the static page where there are some process to consider.

Why the website is created – Goals, Reasons & Purposes.

Firstly, it was created because its interest me. I love taking pictures, and because I know a little about the web, I decided to design a website where I display my thoughts and share the photos. It’s purely a hobby! I’ve created a blog on blogspot (maybe some of you have already visited), and created page on facebook.

I met this energetic, amazing and friendly santahanon on facebook (sta catalina neg or), suggesting, sharing his/her thoughts and offering help. (i don’t know who she/he is). And I was really happy knowing that there’s someone out there willing to contribute and help me maintaining the website. And it means two things: the website/blog will be updated frequently, and it will lessen my workload. which is great! (HA-HA-HA!, just kidding). And so, we came up with an idea on asking help to all Santahanons who are interested to get involve in an online community. No age limit, as long as you are interested and willing to learn.

And secondly, with this website created, we are aiming to serve as a portal of information for Sta Catalina – get involve in latest events, connect with friends and family & sharing ideas and to have fun. In this way, you’ll get yourself connected wherever you are in the world.

To make this possible, we are seeking everyone’s help:

1. Article writer (write articles)

2. Blogger (same like an article writer who writes an entry)

4. Editor (we’ll need someone to look over the “content”, to make sure that the published material is of quality in terms of grammar & originality. (pls. check my grammar ). there are so many issues on the net regarding on copy right, duplicate content..and so on. will avoid that one.)

3. Photographer (takes picture)

4. Graphic artists (we are needing someone to edit pictures, to make it good before posting it online)

5. Field reporter (i’m still not sure on this one…)

6. Webmaster (will help me in web-updates)

As you may know, there are 22 Barangays in Sta Catalina, so I am thinking that each barangays has a representative or contributor. And that representative will work specifically for the barangay she/he belongs to. In that way, we can get more updates on each barangays.

Santahanons working abroad

We are also opening a door for you guys, you are very much welcome to contribute your experiences, travel tips & guide, the places you’ve visited. Let’s admit that not all of us been there, or will have a chance to work abroad so this would be a great place to share it. And also to all interested to work abroad, you can send tips & guide, the process involves.

As for the website, I & the team will be working on new features:

1. we are going to ingrate chat on the website

2. will add forum page (i have this before but it’s too big to manage, when this forum page is up – will be needing forum managers/someone to manage)

3. will create travel guide on videos

4. will provide good places to visit (sad to say, i don’t know places to brag with my friends)

You don’t need to worry, trainings & tutorials will be provided.

Please let us know!

If you’re interested, please send me an email or just post a comment with your-  name, address (brgy) and the position. Will be having an online briefing or meeting in person once we have all the list of interested contributors.

Thank you! and will looking forward to your response.

Mabuhay, Sta. Catalina!