JOURNEY of LIFE!

CSPPC Ambassadress 2015 is from BC (Benedicto College)

2015-09-19T20:38:00.000+08:00

Congratulations, McKaye! You deserve the title- Ambassadress of Campus Journalists de Cebu 2015. You won over 10 other participating schools in Cebu, Mandaue and Lapu-lapu.

The BC Junior Gazette team and the BC family are very proud of you.

Congratulations as well to Richieline Cual (2nd place) Photojournalism- Filipino Category and Ricavienne Cual (5th place) Photojournalism-English Category in the CSPPC or Cebu Schools Press Conference 2015.

As your SPA (School Paper Adviser), I'm so proud of you guys!

OUR GREAT WARRIOR - MUSASHI

2013-06-20T14:21:00.000+08:00

Meet our baby Adriel Musashi!

He's turning 1 year and 2 months today - June 20, 2013.

We love u- Adriel!

congrats to DAVAO CITY (Philippines)

2011-11-12T11:45:00.004+08:00

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/davao-worlds-87th-top-cities-030549058.html

DAVAO -- The only Philippines city included in the Top 100, Davao City placed 87th in the list of fastest-growing cities and urban areas in the world.

Web-based research group City Mayors Foundation published on its website at www.citymayors.com a listing of 200 cities around the world that were ranked based on assumed annual growth rates.

Based on the latest listings, Davao City has a projected average annual growth of 2.53 percent during the 15-year period.

The City Mayors Foundation, which is based in London, United Kingdom and Freiburg, Germany, said the annual growth rates assumption is based on past growth, decline and forecasts by international and national statistics organizations for the period 2006-2010.

The research group was established in 2003 and has become one of the most-trusted sources of research data on performances of cities and its leaders.

Jakarta, Indonesia ranked 47th and topped among cities and urban areas in the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations (Asean). Its projected annual growth rate is 3.03 percent during the same period.

It is followed by two more Indonesian cities Palembang and Bandung, which ranked 50th and 55th, respectively.

Palembang registered a projected average annual growth rate of 2.94 percent, while Bandung had 2.90 percent.

Yangon in Myanmar ranked 95th, with 2.46 projected average annual growth rate.

Metro Manila in the Philippines ranked 190th, with a projected annual growth rate of 1.5 percent.

"It is good that Davao has been recognized for its development," Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte said.

She said despite this recognition, the city must still sustain its robust economy.

Duterte called on Dabawenyos to cooperate in sustaining the city's growth.

City Information Office acting chief Bong Aportadera said the recognition will help boost Davao City's niche as one of the country's top investment destinations.

"It is a proof that a strong leadership produces great result. There is nowhere to go but up,"

i wish

2011-10-26T18:14:00.004+08:00

http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/parenting/most-extreme-celebrity-baby-nurseries-2595539/#photoViewer=1

I happened to see this. I'm amazed. I wish to have this for my coming baby.

Skin Balance Facial & Spa

2011-10-22T11:59:00.004+08:00

Skin Balance Facial & Spa is a ONE-STOP SPA SHOP. It provides FACIAL, MASSAGE & BODY TREATMENT SERVICES.

FACIAL SERVICES:
- Deep Cleansing Facial with the choices of COLLAGEN, VITAMIN C. HERBAL MASK, SEAWEED, etc.)
- Diamond Peel ( with facial)
- Crystal Peel (with facial)
- Facial for Acne Prone (mild or severe)
- Facial Mask ( 1st- 3 layers)
- and many more

MASSAGE SERVICES
- Swedish
- Thai
- Shiatsu
- Hot & Stone Therapy
- Foot
- Back & Shoulder
- etc.

BODY TREATMENT
- Waxing ( armpit, arms, lower legs, whole legs, chest)
- Brazilian Waxing
- Bikini Line Waxing
- Wart Removal
- Foot Scrub
- Body Scrub
- Body Bleaching
-Eyelash Perming
-Manicure/Pedicure
-etc.

Skin Balance has;

*DAILY SPECIAL - ( 30% OFF on a selected item)
*WEEKLY SPECIAL - (40% OFF on a selected item)
*PRE-HOLIDAY PACKAGES (a set or group of discounted packages/services)
*PREPAID PACKAGES - ( worth 5,000; 7,000 and 10,000 services which are discounted)
*BUSAN AIR PASSENGER DISCOUNT ( passengers of Busan Air with round-trip ticket can get at least 30% discount + free usage of Body Analyzer & free foot massage for facial services)
*LOYALTY PROMO CARD ( a free service is given in the 11th,, 21st and 31st service)
*20% LIFETIME DISCOUNT CARD ( aside from it's lifetime, you can also share it to others)
*FREE USAGE OF BODY ANALYZER ( when you avail facial or any P400+ services)

Most importantly, Skin Balance is using imported products from the USA and France, e.g. Dr.Jeff's, Spa De Soleil products. Thus, Skin Balance has never received complaints from the guests since its opening last 2007.

For beautiful and health-conscious people out there, contact us for more information, promo inquiries, discount inquiries, reservation etc.

SKIN BALANCE FACIAL & SPA
2F Northgate Centre Gov. Cuenco Avenue, Kasambagan, Cebu City (beside UC-Banilad or acrosss Gaisano Country Mall)
Tel No: (032)-238-4573
Cel No: 0922-873-3440

meet chibi

2011-10-12T16:26:00.003+08:00

Chibi means 'small or 'cute' in Japanese language.
So when I bought a shih tzu dog recently, I named him CHIBI.
He's kinda cute, playful and very energetic.

I don't really like dog.
But I need to have one so my sister and my niece won't get bored at home.
( I asked them to live with me, now that I'm pregnant.)
Anyway, when I first met chibi I didn't like touching him.
I was scared.
However, things changed as time went by.
I started to like him and eventually love him.

Every time I arrive from the office.
He always plays with me (showing his few funny tricks..haha)
When I tell him to sit down, he sits down.
When I tell him to stand up, he does.
When I get mad at him, he hides at the back of the sofa.
When I go out for work, he runs out of the house
Because he wants to go with me.
Ohh..chibi!

MOVING IN

2011-06-27T22:58:00.003+08:00

I moved to a new house 9 days ago. My husband told me not to move yet till he comes home. However, I want everything to be ready before he arrives.

Anyway, thanks to my sister (Christie), my brother-in-law (Dodong), my neighbor, Kuya Herbert, Raymund and Leo for making the transfer possible.

The house isn't yet filled with stuffs but I'm on my way there. I can't buy large stuffs alone. I need my husband to help me with it.

Dad, come home soon!

new work..new office..new life..new me

2011-06-15T10:51:00.002+08:00

I'm always blessed.
Thanks to HIM above!

Hong Kong Trip

2011-02-19T22:17:00.004+08:00

I went to Hong Kong with my husband- Charlie, mom-Kumiko, and dad- Mamoru! It was a great trip indeed.

Though we only stayed there for four days but we were able to enjoy and explore Hong Kong at its best.

We stayed at YWCA Hotel just to sleep. For the rest of the time, we went out to explore HK.

1st day - January 9, 2011. Arrivat at HK Airport. Checking in at the hotel. Night out <--We went to see the Symphony of Lights- it was amazing! Of course, I saw the Historical Clock there, Victoria harbour, etc.

2nd day - Disneyland. We spent the whole day there but it was not enough to enjoy everything. Anyways, we've watched the Golden Mickey Show, the Lion King Show, the Magical thingy wherein were wore 4D glasses -i forgot the show title. We climbed up Tarzan's home We tried river cruise, Space Mountain, dambu, steam locomotion etc. We also took a picture with Mickey, Minnie, Pooh, etc. At night, we witnessed the fireworks display. We also bought some souveiners there.

3rd day - Tour aroung HK. We went to Victoria Peak. There, we rode on the tram, we took a picture with many Wax Models of different famous celebrities and personalities at Madame Vussauds. We were able to see also the Symphony of Lights there- just the back view. We also climbed up through the Escalator <-- a lot of them. Then, I took a pic with Elmo at HK Convention & Exhibition Center.

Shopping. We went shopping at the Time Square, shopped at H & M, Zara, bossini, etc. But of course, we enjoyed looking and buying at different street markets.

Food. HK food is delicious - just they're kind of oily for me. Anyway, their tea solved it all. What i love the most there is its SPICY CRAB- soooo dilicious!

Transportation. I rode on their bus, tram, train, taxi, express train[still train...hehe]. Oh, I wanna add the airplane too.

Skyscrapers. I saw a lot of tall buildings there and even got inside of some. The Peninsula, the Standard Chartered, HSBC, Central Plaza, Bank of China Tower, Cheung Kong Center, the Center, Nina Tower and many many more. I think I saw more than a hundred there.

4th day. Departure for Cebu, Philippines. HK Airport is really wide and huge. I ate delicious congee in one of the restaurants inside.

If I get a chance - I wanna GO BACK THERE! See you again HK in the future!

YES! I MADE IT.

2010-11-18T18:48:00.004+08:00

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
L.E.T. - SECONDARY - All Regions
Held on SEPTEMBER 26, 2010
Released on NOVEMBER 15, 2010 Page: 59 of 191
Seq. No. N a m e

2851 DE CASTRO, GILBERT ESCOBIDO
2852 DE CASTRO, JENIFER ATIENZA
2853 DE CASTRO, JONATHAN VILLAHERMOSA
2854 DE CASTRO, RACHELLE LIM
2855 DE CASTRO, RUFFA LADIGNON
2856 DE CHAVEZ, CRISTINA PABLEO
2857 DE DIOS, LEVYLYN BAYONA
2858 DE DIOS, NENITA GARCIA
2859 DE EGURROLA, JEEL CHRISTINE CANOY
2860 DE FIESTA, KAREN GRACE MAMAUAG
2861 DE GRACIA, MICHELLE ANN PUJANTE
2862 DE GRACIA, ROMMEL SELDA
2863 DE GRACIA, SHERRY-ANN CASTILLO
2864 DE GUIA, JONELL BAUTISTA
2865 DE GUZMAN, AILEEN INGCO
2866 DE GUZMAN, BERNICE GRANDE
2867 DE GUZMAN, CHEENEE JOYCE MONTALBAN
2868 DE GUZMAN, CRISELDA JOY FANO
2869 DE GUZMAN, ERICA MENDOZA
2870 DE GUZMAN, GERRALYN MANGULABNAN
2871 DE GUZMAN, JENNIFER SANTOS
2872 DE GUZMAN, JINNA BALLESTEROS
2873 DE GUZMAN, JOANA MARIE CASTILLO
2874 DE GUZMAN, LEA DAVID
2875 DE GUZMAN, LORENZO JR NAZARENO
2876 DE GUZMAN, LOTA PACALDO
2877 DE GUZMAN, LOVELY AIREIN MALAGA
2878 DE GUZMAN, MA ISOBELLE RAMOS
2879 DE GUZMAN, MARICHU TAYAO
2880 DE GUZMAN, MARIFE AMANDA BAUMANN
2881 DE GUZMAN, MARIGRACE MARLOS
2882 DE GUZMAN, MARUP GABA
2883 DE GUZMAN, MARY ANN DOROTEO
2884 DE GUZMAN, MARY GRACE
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http://philippineboardexamresults.blogspot.com/2010/11/september-2010-let-result-secondary_8047.html

Thanks to Mom Kumiko, Dad Mamoru, my family, my husband's family, my colleagues, my friends, and especially to my husband Charlie! What's more? to HIM above....

Phil So Good Magazine

2010-11-10T17:38:00.011+08:00

Phil So Good is a Korean travel and education magazine. Our magazine aims to promote Cebu to Korean nationals by featuring articles on the city’s hotels, real estate, resorts, restaurants, known personalities, scenery, etc. The articles are written in ‘Hangul’, the Korean language.

Our magazine is published on a bi-monthly basis and is distributed to strategic locations in Cebu such as the airport, major hotels and restaurants, and in Korea for free. We have featured Crown Regency, Marco Polo, Badian Island Resort & Spa, and many others.

For those restaurant, hotel, condominium, pub, resort's owners or real estate developers and marketers here in Cebu and in other parts of the country- Philippines who want to gain more income and clients/customers, ADVERTISE with us.

Advertising with us is surely a good move because Korea is a major market here in the Philippines. More and more Koreans are here to study English or get a course, to do business, to take a vacation or even to live temporarily or permanently.

Furthermore, our ad rate is affordable wherein you can choose your own size, page, design, texts, photos, etc. We can also give you discounts specifically to long-term contract, plus a FREE PAGE in our magazine for you to introduce your establishment/shop/company to our Korean Readers.

Whatever business you have, ADVERTISEMENT really plays a GREAT ROLE for it to GROW. So, feel free to contact us with the following numbers, 231-9991 or 231-9992.

You can also visit the site, http://www.philsogood.co.kr for the details.

Call us now!

new office..new life

2010-11-03T20:16:00.005+08:00

"A pose in my new office. "

I didn't regret working before as a marketing communication officer, as a magazine staff and article contributor in a newspaper because the skills that I've learned from those offices/fields have helped me a lot in my new job.

And of course, working as an ESL Teacher for more than 5 years is really a big help. Aside from it enhances my English skill, it also helps me communicate better with my bosses, clients and the people I need to talk to. What's more, in making different proposals for our businesses.

I'm working in the head office of API Holdings Inc. and in our Korean magazine, the 'Phil So Good' Magazine. Thus, the above mentioned experiences really help me execute my tasks easily.

A New Challege

2010-10-13T21:52:00.003+08:00

2009-2010 (Important Events of my CAREER)

April 2009 - Accepted as an ESL Teacher for CDU ESL Center.

May 2009(1st-3rd week )- training for CDU.

June 1- one of the 6 teachers chosen to teach students first.

June (last week)chosen as a team leader.

July (1st week) received an award as the FIRST TEACHER OF THE MONTH.

last week of October-November 1st week - chosen to undergo Methodology Training conducted by TESDA.

December -signed for regular employment.

January 2010- received new salary (the highest among all teachers)

May - interviewed by the upper management

September 2nd week - received an incentive leave

September 13- transferred to the Head Office (API Holdings Inc.) as an Administrative Assistant

Perfect two (for my husband- Charlie)

2010-10-13T21:36:00.001+08:00

CDU ESL CENTER

2010-08-13T23:57:00.008+08:00

..just wanna post some pics...all of them were taken inside our school, specifically, 3rd floor.

recent maxim favorite, yet it may be forever

2010-05-19T20:11:00.008+08:00

'Being defeated is a TEMPORARY condition. Giving up is what makes it PERMANENT'.
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I came across this maxim while I was having a class last night. I suddenly realized how good it is. So, I shared it to my students today. Like me, they were also impressed as soon as they understood the meaning behind.

Anyway, I'm planning to live with it in that my personality fits in it. I'm this kind of person who never gives up, who is patient and who allows oneself to grow. I always believe that the fruit of sweat is sweet. So, I work hard on what I want to get and what I already have. That way, no one will question the accomplishment that I may get. They may raise their brow but not because they question my capability, instead they're envious to me.
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Another thing, I attended my niece's baptism two weeks ago. I now have two nieces; one is 6 years old and the other is 4 months old. I sometimes think of having one of my own. I see how happy my sisters are of having their angels. Well, I'm happy for them also.

In the pictures are my younger sister- Jelly. She's 22 years old. She's single. And, she's a regular employee of Tayu Yuden(forgive me if I spell the company incorrectly); the baby girl with her is our niece- Bianca Michaela. She's 4 months old. She's my other sister's daughter; and of course, yours truly- the youngest in the photos...este..the oldest..the 28-year-old woman- Lota..hehe

b-r-u-n-c-h

2010-03-21T21:15:00.005+08:00

Recently I have had terrible lunch experiences. Last Friday, there was a worm in my fish soup. Then, on Saturday there was a fly in my soda. It was really terrible. I didn't expect it to happen because I was eating in the food court of a mall.

Every weekend, I cook for my meals. I see to it that I eat good food because from Mondays to Fridays I eat out. While I was having brunch this morning, I thought of taking a video of my food..hehe... I was just bored because I was eating alone.

Anyway, here it is...

lavender

2010-03-18T20:25:00.005+08:00

Though my title is lavender, I'll not really talk about it. It's just that I was wearing lavender earrings and blouse when I took pictures with my colleagues. Also, this might be another boring topic of mine. It's just that I want to post some photos with my friends and myself.

Posting photos of me is kinda vital because this may remind my younger years by the time I'll get old. Besides, this will serve as evidence on how 'attractive' I am...hahaha. Seriously, this will be for my future children and grandchildren - I want them not to forget me.

Well, enough for the drama moments..here are my photos...

strange yet fun

2010-03-13T23:06:00.010+08:00

a smile for u...

on a stool..

After a 3-hour class, I was still energetic. I didn't feel like watching TV as well as visiting my favorite w-sites. So, I thought of doing something strange but fun- just to fill up my boring moment. Needless to say, I'm alone. My husband has left recently. Besides, I had a terrible day today. I was suffering from severe migraine. So, I had to cancel my appointment with the dentist. Well, I'm fine now...hehe.

Anyway, what I did is I set my camera to 20 seconds. Then, I ran in front and posed.....click!

zipline

2010-03-07T14:41:00.004+08:00

Because of the annoying hot weather, we (me, my sister Christie, my brother-in-law Dodong and my husband Charlie) decided to at least forget it by going to zipline and mountain view in Busay.

Our first stop - Zipline. Upon going there, we were trying to picture out how did the place look like and how was it like. On the other hand, I was holding my breath every time the taxi's engine would make a strange noise while climbing up the hills.

Anyway, we've reached the place before we knew it. We we very excited as we were heading towards the main location. However, we were all shocked when he heard people screaming, shouting and yelling. There, we saw two people zipping nervously. Oh, God! I suddenly changed my mind. I didn't want to have a ride. But I was thinking that it would be a first time experience and it would help solve my fear of heights. Without much thinking, I decided to try it. Well, we decided to let the two guys do it first..haha.

Then, our turn came. I managed to smile in front of the camera though I was nervous. And as the staff pushed me to start, I closed my eyes for a second. Finally, I enjoyed the whole ride. It was a nice experience indeed. Although I was still shivering when we headed to mountain view.

The experience made us hungry so we bought sweet corn. Surprisingly, it was so delicious! It was very different from the city's sweet corn. Maybe because it was still fresh or newly picked. While eating, we went to our second yet final stop - Mountain View.

Mountain View is beautiful indeed. It is a great place for us to escape the city's busy and fast life. It's very relaxing to stay there- a place fitted for couples. My husband and I think of staying a day or two there soon.

Anyway, the day ended with a smile in our faces. Though it made us very tired and hungry, we were all satisfied and we enjoyed a lot. Our journey wouldn't end without eating our favorite roasted chicken from Sr. Pedro.

traveling

2010-02-27T23:25:00.009+08:00

traveling with purpose...

we deserve a break..

treasured moment (friends forever)

2010-02-13T22:42:00.014+08:00

Soon, I'll not be working with my team anymore, so I have to treasure the moment that we were all together - that was last week, during our dinner with the CEO.

Last Friday we had our regular Team Meeting. Then, we agreed to go out this 27th February. We are all looking forward to it. Meanwhile, ABOVE are some of our pics...

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

new changes

2010-01-18T21:33:00.004+08:00

Recently, I've thought of wearing a dress every time I go out. I used to go out with jeans or mini skirts in that I'm comfortable with them. However, I've felt like doing something new this year. And, wearing a dress was the first thing in my mind.

As far as I can remember, I've only worn a dress few times. When I graduated high school, during my wedding and when I attended my sister-in-law's wedding; the rest, I couldn't remember. Anyway, I went to SM at 2 o'clock today. Then, I thought of wearing a dress. Since it was my first time to go shopping with a dress, I felt uncomfortable...Good thing my hubby suggested wearing tights.

Here it is....taaaadaaaaaaannnnnn......

just busy

2010-01-13T22:29:00.002+08:00

i'm gonna write something about my long vacation last month. But, not now because I'm quite busy.....

xmas party @ intosan resort

2009-12-07T23:22:00.007+08:00

Last Saturday, December 5, 2009, we had our Christmas party at Intosan Resort in Danao City, Cebu. We had a lot of fun. Especially that my team together with Lloyd's team won almost all the awards...The Intensive Course teams rule!

Despite the joyful moments we had, I was also sad. And, I'm worried until now...why?...The resort has a long water slide. Only a few teachers tried the slide including me because it was kinda scary due to its height. Anyways, when I tried first time, it was good. It was nerve-breaking and heart-pounding but I endured. So, I decided to try again. However, it was a lot faster than my first try. It came to the point that I hit my head on the wall or the side of the slide. It hurt a lot. Until now I still can feel the pain. I'm totally worried. I want to go to the hospital for a CT scan, but I'm doubtful in that I have to go for a vacation this coming Saturday until January 5, 2010. So, I don't want to ruin my vacation. What if there's really something wrong with my head, I might not enjoy my vacation.

Anyway, here are some of the photos taken during the party..enjoy watching!