Aldelo Restaurant Point of Sale

Review of Aldelo for Restaurants Pro POS System

Mar 28, 2009 Lisa Russell

Aldelo POS System - Aldelo Systems

Features and functions of the Aldelo for Restaurants Pro Point of Sale system. Popular pizzeria software has positive and negative capabilities and security features.

Business owners in search of restaurant point of sale software have several options. One POS system commonly marketed to pizzerias as a pizza POS system is Aldelo for Restaurants Pro. Its easy to use touchscreen interface makes staff training a breeze.

The fully customizable security preferences allow a small business owner the ability to give seperate levels of staff access to different areas of the programming. Finally, the menu programming functions allow for one-time input of toppings, sauces and crust styles. However, every good things has its limitations.

Aldelo POS Sytem For Restaurants

The Aldelo restaurant POS system is designed for easy staff training. With oversized, easy-to-read buttons and simple order entry, they accomplish this goal in the beginning. What they achieve in easy staff-use, they lose in the menu programming department.

The owner's manual offers no education regarding the smartest way to set up the topping selectors and relies upon user exploration, or hiring an outside programmer or consultant.

Pizza POS System

For a pizza pos system, they overlook the concept of unlimited toppings, and users have to either “pencil in” anything over 9 toppings, or risk the system charging guests for anything over nine toppings.

Additionally, the topping portion per pizza size isn't intuitive and getting each pizza size and topping to correlate properly, using the auto-depletion of inventory and price-charged-per-topping functions can be a nightmare.

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Management Functions for Aldelo for Restaurants Point of Sale

The Aldelo system allows managers to review sales and print reports. However, a manager isn't able to enter new employees into the system without accessing the back office, and personal data for other staff members.

This presents a security issue, because a rogue manager can take note of staff's personal information and use it for ill purposes. The only one who needs to know a staff member's social security number is the payroll clerk. There are some staff reports that managers don't have access to without accessing the back office. Managers aren't able to display the labor expenses as a percentage of sales, and many owners count on this figure to keep expenses down.

Security Risks for Aldelo POS Systems

The Operations screen that managers have access to is simply not helpful enough. Allowing a manager access to the back office might work well in a situation where the owner isn't present and a manager is wholly responsible for the restaurant.

However, in a smaller operation where managers and owners work together, the back office access is too much. There are too many resources in back office that impact how the restaurant runs, that a manager can use to change the way the business is run (mandatory tip on large tables, delivery fees, tax rates, security access for servers, staff banking options, resetting sales data, changing menu prices and recipes, etc)

In all, the Aldelo system is easy to use and easy to train. The best advice is to hire a professional Aldelo programmer in order to make sure that your menu is set up the way you want it and that the management is trained to use the system properly.

Disabling and enabling security features and setting access levels is important for making sure that the restaurant is profitable and to prevent theft. Learning to use the reports to monitor spending and sales can increase profits tremendously. An owner who works on site should know the system well, in order to make the most of its features.

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aviation

Aviation history refers to the history of development of mechanical flight—from the earliest attempts in kites and gliders to powered heavier-than-air, supersonicand spaceflights.

Speech recognition (also known as automatic speech recognition or computer speech recognition) converts spoken words to text. The term "voice recognition" is sometimes used to refer to recognition systems that must be trained to a particular speaker—as is the case for most desktop recognition software. Recognizing the speaker can simplify the task of translating speech.

Speech recognition is a broader solution which refers to technology that can recognize speech without being targeted at single speaker—such as a call center system that can recognize arbitrary voices.

Speech recognition applications include voice user interfaces such as voice dialing (e.g., "Call home"), call routing (e.g., "I would like to make a collect call"), domotic appliance control, search (e.g., find a podcast where particular words were spoken), simple data entry (e.g., entering a credit card number), preparation of structured documents (e.g., a radiology report), speech-to-text processing (e.g., word processors or emails), and aircraft (usually termed Direct Voice Input).

Training air traffic controllers

Training for air traffic controllers (ATC) represents an excellent application for speech recognition systems. Many ATC training systems currently require a person to act as a "pseudo-pilot", engaging in a voice dialog with the trainee controller, which simulates the dialog which the controller would have to conduct with pilots in a real ATC situation. Speech recognition and synthesis techniques offer the potential to eliminate the need for a person to act as pseudo-pilot, thus reducing training and support personnel. In theory, Air controller tasks are also characterized by highly structured speech as the primary output of the controller, hence reducing the difficulty of the speech recognition task should be possible. In practice this is rarely the case. The FAA document 7110.65 details the phrases that should be used by air traffic controllers. While this document gives less than 150 examples of such phrases, the number of phrases supported by one of the simulation vendors speech recognition systems is in excess of 500,000.

The USAF, USMC, US Army,US Navy and FAA as well as a number of international ATC training organizations such as the Royal Australian Air Force and Civil Aviation Authorities in Italy, Brazil, Canada are currently using ATC simulators with speech recognition from a number of different vendors. Helicopters

The problems of achieving high recognition accuracy under stress and noise pertain strongly to the helicopter environment as well as to the fighter environment. The acoustic noise problem is actually more severe in the helicopter environment, not only because of the high noise levels but also because the helicopter pilot generally does not wear a facemask, which would reduce acoustic noise in the microphone. Substantial test and evaluation programs have been carried out in the past decade in speech recognition systems applications in helicopters, notably by the U.S. Army Avionics Research and Development Activity (AVRADA) and by the Royal Aerospace Establishment (RAE) in the UK. Work in France has included speech recognition in the Puma helicopter. There has also been much useful work in Canada. Results have been encouraging, and voice applications have included: control of communication radios; setting of navigation systems; and control of an automated target handover system.

As in fighter applications, the overriding issue for voice in helicopters is the impact on pilot effectiveness. Encouraging results are reported for the AVRADA tests, although these represent only a feasibility demonstration in a test environment. Much remains to be done both in speech recognition and in overall speech recognition technology, in order to consistently achieve performance improvements in operational settings.

The Intelligent Flight Control System (IFCS) is a next-generation flight control system designed to provide increased safety for the crew and passengers of aircraft as well as to optimize the aircraft performance under normal conditions.^[1] The main benefit of this system is that it will allow a pilot to control an aircraft even under failure conditions that would normally cause it to crash. The IFCS is being developed under the direction of the NASA Dryden Flight Research Center with the collaboration of the NASA Ames Research Center, Boeing Phantom Works, the Institute for Scientific Research at West Virginia University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Objectives of IFCS

The main purpose of the IFCS project is to create a system for use in civilian and military aircraft that is both adaptive and fault tolerant.^[1] This is accomplished through the use of upgrades to the flight control software that incorporate self-learning neural networktechnology. The goals of the IFCS neural network project are.^[2]

1.      To develop a flight control system that can identify aircraft characteristics through the use of neural network technology in order to optimize aircraft performance.

2.      To develop a neural network that can train itself to analyze the flight properties of the aircraft.

3.      To be able to demonstrate the aforementioned properties on a modified F-15 ACTIVE aircraft during flight, which is the testbed for the IFCS project.

[edit]Theory of Operation

The neural network of the IFCS learns flight characteristics in real time through the aircraft’s sensors and from error corrections from the primary flight computer, and then uses this information to create different flight characteristic models for the aircraft^[3]. The neural network only learns when the aircraft is in a stable flight condition, and will discard any characteristics that would cause the aircraft to go into a failure condition. If the aircraft’s condition changes from stable to failure, for example, if one of the control surfaces becomes damaged and unresponsive, the IFCS can detect this fault and switch the flight characteristic model for the aircraft. The neural network then works to drive the error between the reference model and the actual aircraft state to zero.

[edit]Project History

[edit]Generation 1

Generation 1 IFCS flight tests were conducted in 2003 to test the outputs of the neural network.^[1] In this phase, the neural network was pre-trained using flight characteristics obtained for the F-15S/MTD in a wind tunnel test and did not actually provide any control adjustments in flight.^[2] The outputs of the neural network were run directly to instrumentation for data collection purposes only.

[edit]Generation 2

Generation 2 IFCS tests were conducted in 2005 and used a fully integrated neural network as described in the theory of operation.^[3] It is a direct adaptive system that continuously provides error corrections and then measures the effects of these corrections in order to learn new flight models or adjust existing ones.^[1] To measure the aircraft state, the neural network takes 31 inputs from the roll, pitch, and yaw axes and the control surfaces.^[3] If there is a difference between the aircraft state and model, the neural network adjusts the outputs of the primary flight computer through a dynamic inversion controller to bring the difference to zero before they are sent to the actuator control electronics which move the control surfaces.

Description of the AIDA project

Introduction

AIDA is a tool which supports the designer in the first phase of the aircraft design process: the conceptual design phase. There are already many design support tools available, but they are focused on the following design phases, which are numerical oriented. ADAS (Bil, 1988) is such a tool, developed at the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering of Delft University of Technology. It supports the preliminary design of aircraft by optimising the concept of an aircraft and adding details.
The support tool described in this paper focuses on the conceptual design phase, which requires more creativity and qualitative reasoning. Artificial Intelligence (AI) techniques are applied to the more qualitative aspects of the conceptual design. The project is therefore called AIDA: Artificial Intelligence supported Design of Aircraft. With the assistance of AIDA the designer should be able to give more attention to the creative issues, than spending much of his time on keeping track of the design process and managing software tools.
Within the conceptual design process several tasks can be distinguished. To perform these tasks, various AI-techniques are implemented in the AIDA project, like Constraint-Based Reasoning, Case-Based Reasoning and Rule-Based Reasoning. The intention is that the general concept of AIDA can also be used in other domains, like ship or car design.

most popular trees in philippines

Swietenia macrophylla

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Swietenia macrophylla
Leaves in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Conservation status
Vulnerable (IUCN 2.3)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Rosids
Order:	Sapindales
Family:	Meliaceae
Genus:	Swietenia
Species:	S. macrophylla
Binomial name
Swietenia macrophylla King

Common names

Big Leaf Mahogany, Big-leaf Mahogany, Bigleaf Mahogany, Brazilian Mahogany, Honduras Mahogany, Large-leaved Mahogany, genuine mahogany, Sky Fruit, Tropical American Mahogany

Swietenia macrophylla is a species of plant in the Meliaceae family. It is one of two species that yields genuine mahogany timber, the other being Swietenia mahagoni. The areas where this species is native (North and South America and the Caribbean) are restricted in use due to the species being listed on the CITES endangered species list as it is threatened by habitat loss. Native mahogany from swietenia macrophylla has been commercially unavailable since the late 1990s.
Natively it is found in Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Martinique, Mexico, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, and Venezuela.
Since the restrictions in logging this tree in its native habitats, it has been introduced into several Asian countries in plantation environments. The mahogany timber grown in these Asian plantations is the major source of international trade in genuine mahogany today. Unlike mahogany sourced from its native locations, plantation mahogany grown in Asia is not restricted in trade. Major Asian countries which grow swietenia macrophylla are India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Fiji, Philippines and some others with India and Fiji being the major world suppliers.
Invasive Species
Swietenia macrophylla can become an invasive species when introduced into tropical countries where it is not native. The trees have no natural enemies in their new habitats and grow very rapidly. Seeds sprout in high numbers and tolerate more diverse light conditions than natives, giving rise to dense stands of mahogany trees where no other vegetation can grow, causing severe ecological disruption. It is an invasive species in the Philippines.^[1] In Sri Lanka it is an invasive tree in the Udawattakele Forest Reserve in Kandy where it is spreading gradually, although not as rapidly and invasively as the Peru Balsam tree, Myroxylon balsamum.

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Young tree in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.	Young Bark in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.	Old Bark & leaves in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.	Leaves & Pond Heron in Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Fruit with leaves at Branch Canopy in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. Hibiscus tiliaceus From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Hibiscus tiliaceus Conservation status Secure (NatureServe)[1] Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Rosids Order: Malvales Family: Malvaceae Genus: Hibiscus Species: H. tiliaceus Binomial name Hibiscus tiliaceus L. Synonyms Talipariti tiliaceum (L.) Fryxell[2] Hibiscus tiliaceus is a species of flowering tree in the mallow family, Malvaceae, that is native to the Old World tropics.[3] Common names include Sea Hibiscus, Beach Hibiscus, Coastal (or Coast) Hibiscus, Coastal (or Coast) Cottonwood, Green Cottonwood, Native Hibiscus, Native Rosella, Cottonwood Hibiscus, Kurrajong, Sea Rosemallow, Norfolk Hibiscus, Hau (Hawaiian), and Purau (Tahitian). The specific name refers to its resemblance to the related Tilia species.[4] Contents [hide] 1 Description 2 Range and habitat 3 Uses 4 References [edit] Description H. tiliaceus reaches a height of 4–10 m (13–33 ft), with a trunk up to 15 cm (5.9 in) in diameter.[3] The flowers of H. tiliaceus are bright yellow with a deep red centre upon opening. Over the course of the day, the flowers deepen to orange and finally red before they fall. The branches of the tree often curve over time. [edit] Range and habitat H. tiliaceus is a common coastal plant in Eastern and Northern Australia, Oceania and Southeast Asia. It has become naturalized in parts of the New World, such as Florida, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.[3] It is uncertain if the species is native to Hawaii, as it may have been introduced by the Polynesians.[4] H. tiliaceus can be found at elevations from sea level to 800 m (2,600 ft) in areas that receive 900–2,500 mm (35–98 in) of annual rainfall. It is commonly found growing on beaches, by rivers and in mangrove swamps. Sea Hibiscus is well adapted to grow in coastal environment in that it tolerates salt and waterlogging and can grow in quartz sand, coral sand, marl, limestone,[5] and crushed basalt.[6] It grows best in slightly acidic to alkaline soils (pH of 5-8.5).

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Health Benefits of Philippine Vegetables

Health Benefits of Philippine Vegetables

Vegetables and fruits are packed with necessary vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Fruits and vegetable contain vital nutrients that will combat miracle wonders of life-threatening diseases and illnesses. Daily intake of vegetables and fruits sustain good health and provide enough resistance for occurring diseases.

According to health research, compelling evidence shows that fruits and vegetables enhance the quality and longevity of your life. You owe it to yourself, meant taking extra care of yourself by eating-well and living-well. Healthy eating choices, is the best reward you can give to yourself. Before I go any further, take note vegetables such as: carrots, potatoes, tomatoe, onions and spring onions are available all-throughout the year in the Philippines. Surprise! cauliflower, brocolli etc. are also available in supermarket.

Profile nutritional benefits of the following vegetable: 

Malunggay -- Moringga in English ( Malunggay in Tagalog and Kamunggay in Cebuano) Well –documented clinical scientific studies “Malunggay” leaves contains more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than milk, more potassium than bananas, more iron than spinach and more vitamin A than carrots, excellent source of protein, iron, fiber, thiamin, riboflavin and niacin. Good source of iron, if you have iron deficiency. Malunggay leaves, serve as an anti aging vegetable.  Malunggay is not just an ordinary leafy green vegetable, but is noted scientifically as a ‘’Miracle Vegetable’’.  Malunggay, wide range of purposes is exceptional cure for stomach-ache, indigestion, energy booster, controls blood pressure, headache, diabetes, arthritis, tumors and ulcers. Doctors advise and recommend, to include malunggay in your daily food consumption.  Asians use malunggay leaves frequently. Malunggay goes well with tanglad (lemon grass) infused into a chicken broth, the tempting aroma, is beyond words, I would say….it is so deliciously inviting.  Filipinos love ‘’malunggay’’, they use them in home-cooked meals such as: chicken soup (chicken tinola or tinolang manok)  mongos soup (mung beans soup) as-well-as fish and vegetable soup. Malunggay grows well in the Philippines, a drought-resistant fast growing vegetable that can withstand harsh weather conditions and grows all year round. Every household in Philippines practically plants malunggay in their yards, some plant it as a border plant. Oh! By the way if foreigners will ask me, as to what or how malunggay taste, well it is quite similar to spinach but slightly milder in taste. Malunggay, use as the official logo of the Food and Nutrition Research of the Department of Science and Technology (FNRDST) in the Philippines. 

Kangkong – in Tagalog, water spinach or glorybind in English, Tangkong in Cebuano (kankon in Japanese, ong choy in China, ung choi in Cantonese Chinese, toongsin tsoi in Mandarin Chinese) Commonly used vegetable in Filipino dishes (generally in Asia) Kangkong, high source in iron, calcium, vitamin B and C. Mild in flavor, all parts of young kangkong are preferred, edible from the shoot (stem) to the leaves. Great for stir fry meat, soup stews (sinigang kangkong) Strip all the leaves off the stem, slice the stem they go in first for a period of 2 to 3 minutes before adding the leaves. Kangkong also used for salad. Blanch or boil kangkong for 5 minutes….drain add vinegar, calamansi, dash of salt & pepper, onion and tomato. 

      

Repolyo –Cabbage in English. Cabbage, a substantial source of vitamin A, calcium, antioxidants and fiber, reduces the risk of cancer, strengthens nervous system, excellent source of beta-carotene, therefore good for your vision, heals ulcers, reduces heart disease, rheumatism and skin problems. Cabbage, a rich source of vitamin A, B6, B12, C, E, K, thiamin, niacin and folic acid. Cabbage, also a high source in minerals with the likes of iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, phosphorous, selenium and zinc, keeps you in upbeat spirit because cabbage provides energy. Cabbage, cauliflower and broccoli are of the same vegetable family. Grown for decades, the rapid rise of consumption is staggering. Prioritize, have cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cucumber and tomatoes as salad served for serving trays on parties with dips. Especially the fresh famous coleslaw, I love it. Health conscious consumers realize the high nutritional value of these vegetables. 

Sitaw –Batong in Cebuano, in English, commonly called ‘’String Bean’’ or ‘’Haricots’’ and some people call it ‘’Snap Beans’’. String beans (due to the fact, the fibrous string run all the way down to the green pods seam) Snap Beans (the sound that comes off it, when you ‘’snap’’ the beans in desired sizes for home-cooked meals) Green beans varies in range of sizes ( falls in the same family category of the red kidney beans and black beans ) Yes. The sassy-jazzy- sexy ‘’string beans’’, high source of vitamin A, C, K, iron, fiber, potassium, calcium, magnesium, protein, thiamin, niacin and omega 3. If you are lacking in iron, add beans in your food consumption, also great for menstruating women, pregnant or lactating women. It is advisable to cook beans with care (lose some of its nutrients when over-cooked) as stir-fry, vegetable soup (sinigang in Tagalog, sinangag in Cebuano) Simmering or steaming beans till tender-crisp,  makes them taste good. Beans are available in supermarkets and at your local market near you all-year-round, in Philippines. Choose good quality beans without the blemishes. 

 

Pechay – in English, Snow Cabbage (Chinese cabbage) a green leafy vegetable widely used in Asian cuisine. Pechay, is Pak Choy or Bok Choy in Chinese high source of vitamin A, C. Good source potassium and fiber. Pechay, lower the risk of breast and colon cancer. Pechay can be prepared in a range of ways stir-fried, steamed, stuffing, steamed and boiled. Pechay is available all-throughout the year. 

Kalabasa – Squash or Pumpkin in English (kalabasa puti and pula in Tagalog, kalbasang puti and puwa in Cebuano) in other words ‘’the red and white squash or pumpkins’’ are in the same family of watermelons and cucumber. Squash is an excellent source of beta-carotene which is vitamin A and high source of vitamin C, B, calcium and iron. According to medical studies, squash flowers contain ‘’lutein’’ that prevents cataract. There are a variety of ways to enjoy a squash dish. Nowadays, squash is not only used for cooking but served in pies and soup in cafes, restaurants etc. Abundant and grown in the Philippines all-throughout the year, thrives well in tropical climate. The increasing demand, makes farmers produce squash in Philippines for commercial sale. Great for cooking like ‘’ginisang kalabasa’’ (stir-fried squash with various vegetables) with lean pork cut into cubes. The delicious mashed-potato-squash dish. From autumn till winter houses in Holland, household create a basket full of squash/pumpkins in various sizes, shapes, colors as a display in kitchen counter tops, terrace, lounge table tops, corner table tops, terrace and banister in the front door entrance of the house. 

Ampalaya –  inTagalog (Paleya in Cebuano) In English it is called Bitter Melon, Bitter Gourd or Balsam Pear.  Bitter Melon known for its health benefits for so many years. Bitter Melon is a member of squash family. Ampalaya, rich in vitamin A, iron, vitamin B1, B2, B3,C, fiber, calcium, potassium and magnesium. Westerners (particularly foreigners who are planning a trip to the Philippines) may not like or not being able to take the bitter taste of ampalaya. In fact, some Filipinos don’t like it, but still eat it because of its valuable healthful benefits. Ampalaya consumption a day or two a week stabilize high-blood pressure and help prevents infection. To lessen bitterness of ampalaya, cut in half and discard fibrous core and seeds out of the flesh. To offset the bitter taste of ampalaya, thinly sliced it and pre-boil it for minutes, drain/sieve, squeezed and wash thoroughly with water….you then cooked it as desired. Ampalaya can be stir-fried (ginisang ampalaya with shrimp or ginisang ampalaya with lean pork cut in bite size cubes.) stuffed or pickled. Consume only a small serving of ampalaya, too much may cause stomach discomfort to some people.  

Talong – Eggplant in English, Aubergine in France (tawong in Cebuano) Eggplant, a smooth-shiny-glossy vegetable (known as nightshades) related to the family vegetable of potato, sweet pepper and tomato. It comes in variety of sizes, shape, and color deep-purple-reddish, green, white and even orange. Eggplant is available throughout the year and varieties slightly differ in taste and texture, they hang from the vines just like tomato. Eggplant--provide fiber, antioxidants, potassium, manganese, vitamin B1, B3 and magnesium. Eggplant is widely used in Asian and Western cuisines. Commonly used in Philippines in vegetable soup (sinigang) stir-fried, pickled (kinilaw) or stuffed eggplant with tomato and cheese. To name a few eggplant dish: Italy’s ‘’melanzane alla parmigiana’’ French “ratatouille’’ Greek ‘’melitzanosalata’’ and variety of eggplant lasagna recipes, stuffed eggplant with your desired ingredients. How about eggplant stuffed with tomato and parmesan cheese? 

 

Okra –known as the ‘’lady’s fingers’’ called ‘’gumbo’’ in U.S. and called ‘’kingombo’’ in Spanish and Dutch, in French called ‘’gombo or bamya’’ Okra, grows well throughout the year in warm tropical climate, even during harsh weather conditions, a drought-heat tolerant vegetable amongst all vegetables. Okra, at their best and must be harvested while young within days to about a week, longer than a week okra taste fibrous, chewy and woody. Okra, contain vitamin A, B, C, iron, fiber and calcium. Flavor and taste of okra is similar between asparagus and eggplant. In Philippines okra is available in supermarkets fresh produce section and at your local market near you. And for all of us living abroad, okra is available in supermarkets, health food stores and markets. Okra can be boiled, used in stews, soup, stir-fried with other vegetables. Asian cuisines used okra for consistency, to thicken stews and soups. 

Gabi/Ube – Taro in English, a root crop vegetable plant, great in soup dish (sinigang in Tagalog, utan in Cebuano) Gabi, a versatile-vegetable (variety of usage) leaves and stalk (stem) are cooked and consumed, used in vegetable soup, meat and fish dish, also use it for some cake recipes. People in Manila are keen on eating a dish called ‘’laing’’ leaves are cook/prepared in coconut milk. Gabi, provides vitamin A, C and calcium. To top it all, the well-known yummy dessert or snack ‘’ginata-an''  in Tagalog, we call it Cebuano ''binignit’’ combining together cut-up gabi/ube, sweet potato, cooking banana  (sab-a or gardaba) sago with fresh coconut milk and brown sugar ( sweetness according to your taste) Not forgetting the the refreshing “halo-halo special’’ has cooked banana and gabi/ube in it along with other fresh fruits. 

 

Camote – Sweet Potato in English is a major root crop in the Philippines next to rice, corn, cooking banana and cassava. Camote is rich protein and potassium,  while the yellow flesh variety camote is rich in vitamin A. Camote, keeps your heart healthy therefore prevents  stroke and protects against coronary heart diseases, stomach ulcers and can lessen ‘’gout’’ sufferers. Camote (sweet potato) and sweet potato tops (talbos ng camote) are an excellent remedy for dengue fever. Procedure is easy: boil sweet potato tops (young leaves) or unpeeled sweet potato for 20 to 30 minutes, you then strain the liquid, cool it down and to relieve the pain fast, drink a few cups at a time, you’ll be surprised how fast the pain subsides. Camote provide us health nutrients as well-as medical purposes. Filipinos can relate me regarding the tasty camote cue (fried) and boiled camote for snack. Camote is often used in baking cakes, pies and pudding. 

Camote tops –Sweet Potato tops (Talbos ng Camote in Tagalog) Filipinos are familiar with the well-known, nutritious edible leaves of sweet potato tops. Sweet potato tops (leaves) contain vitamin A, iron, calcium, protein, magnesium, zinc and manganese, also high source in potassium and excellent source of antioxidants. Sweet potato tops leaves are used for soup and salad. 

Alugbati –in English ‘’Malabar Spinach” or vine spinach. Leaves resemble spinach and taste similar to spinach, when cooked slimy and sticky just like okra, leaves, shoots and stem are eaten and used in soup and stews. Alugbati, contain iron, calcium and antioxidants, vitamin A, B and C. Medical research reveals: mixture of alugbati leaf pulp and a bit of butter, can give a cooling effect in redness of skin when burn or scald during cooking. 

1. Tubbataha Reef Marine Park,Sulu Sea

It is famous for its diverse marine life. Tubbataha Reef Marine Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world and the best place for snorkeling and diving in Asia

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