![]() I was never one to rat on anybody, but in this particular case, I had no other choice.Īt first my father didn't believe me because I couldn't show him any evidence such as a blister, an open wound, or any sign of physical damage on any part of my body. No longer able to cope with such agony, one Saturday when my father came to Subic with my mother, I told on Tia Kikay. And once the metal basin was filled with water, the awful ritual would then commence. ![]() Tia Kikay always tried to hide it from us, but we all knew that her right hand held that nasty piece of stone that we all dreaded.Īs we marched to heed her call, the ever loyal maid Ojang, with her trademark sneer etched on her sinister face, would vigorously pumped the water out of the ground like some brawny stevedore. It was when our Tia Kikay, one of my father's sisters, would yell for us kids to stop our play and get ready for our morning bath in her usual thunderous roar prompting the nearby animals to run away as if sensing an incoming cataclysmic act of God. Such frightful episode was caused by a regular occurrence not under the cover of darkness, but in broad daylight. I was simply frozen out of fright my siblings and cousins displayed the very same reaction. It wasn't because I was trying to project an inner composure. It was the same as when frightened, especially at night when older cousins would suddenly lunge at us from the darkness like wicked phantoms - we'd scream our lungs out, too, then.īut come to think of it, during one summer in Subic, I must admit there was a time when I'd react with stillness and silence. A fine virtue to embody, indeed, but may be easier said than done.Īs kids enjoying a summer vacation in Subic, we couldn't help but express our delirious happiness with screams of joy and laughter. Alternatively, you can place the rock outside in the sun to dry.In Zen, it is advised that one ought to regard both exuberant and horrific moments with the same degree of equanimity so as to retain a dignified, placid composure when dealing with either circumstance. Place the rock on a small, clean towel after washing to encourage air circulation around the rock. Storing your rock while wet will encourage growth of fungus. ![]() Rinse the rock very well before drying or using.Īllow your Panghilod to air dry completely before storing. You can also soak the rock in a solution of 4 cups of water and 3 tablespoons of bleach for three to five minutes. Boil the rock in a small pot of water for five minutes. Sterilize your Panghilod to eliminate bacteria and fungus and prevent skin infections during use. Rinse the rock well in warm water to remove soap, dirt and oil. Apply liquid dish detergent to the toothbrush, and then use the brush to scrub all sides of the rock for several minutes. Wet the rock and a toothbrush with warm water. ![]() Handpicked for having 3 important attributes:Ĭlean your Panghilod after every use to remove dead skin and other debris. The Panghilod removes unwanted dead skin cells and rejuvenates the natural skin’s softness. After the scrub, rinse and use a face towel to wash body with soap. The best way to use the Panghilod is to wet one’s body with lukewarm water – to open the pores – and then scrub the skin lightly with the rock. The Panghilod is used during showering or bathing.
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