The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women or UN Women, Philippines’ National Committee, held a membership meeting last Monday to get a consensus on the
Category: events
Crime is really up. I worry nga when we are in places along the side of the road, baka ma-hold-up. Like last Thursday, I ate in Bahay Kawayan, eh that’s
I received a text from Philippines, Inc. colleague, Noel Onate. His message was “Philippines must answer China, “We do not accept claim of sovereignty over South China Sea islands”. He
I didn’t want to be late that’s why I allotted 45 minutes traveling time to Makati Shangrila for the Philippines-UAE Business Forum. There’s a group of businessmen from UAE looking
We are hosting a dinner for 16 pax tomorrow night here at home. Our house is not ready kaya I didn’t go to the office today because I have to
The 2014 Ford awards night or Ford convention was held at the Filinvest Tent in Alabang, the same venue as last year. Emcees were broadcasters Gretchen Fullido and Atom Araullo
January 8, 2014 Wednesday I received Maymay Liechtenstein’s party invitation in celebration of her 53rd birthday dubbed “Curious Events” a saga on enjoying life in unexpected, raw, pure ways!!! After
Chinese New Year this year is on January 31 friday. Instead of inviting close relatives, Edmund and I are going to invite a few friends and their families. I will
New Year’s Eve, Manila, Philippines December 31, 2013 Edmund started lighting our firecrackers at 10:30 pm. We had a lot of long sawa. Bawal na actually yan but stalls inside
December 31, 2013 Oyen attended her friend’s wedding in Fairmont Hotel. She came home with a bunch of white flowers which complemented our living room. This would be our simple
December 31 was a dreaded day for me when I was still little. Beginning from 10 am till after midnight, children, young and old men alike were in the streets
The manager at the Dragon Fireworks office insisted in showing me the video tape of the grand fireworks display from the Philippines that won the championship in the 2013 Pyronale
Despite many companies cancelling their Christmas parties due to Yolanda, our company went ahead with our first joint Christmas party. To begin with, our parties had always been simple, never
Invitation says “The Rooftop”. Sobrang pretentious, actually sampayan namin yun, pinatanggal ko lahat ng kawad at pinawalisan ko kahapon. Pinaalis ko rin lahat ng sampay ng mga maids. Puro damit
As soon as December stepped-in, Xmas parties started rolling. Dec 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 15. One more, on the 19th, our first joint Kasambaho Christmas party.
When most companies either cancelled their Christmas parties or raffle/ gift giving, my townmates looked forward to raffle galore. I traditionally bring a lot and the one for the