Feeling Young at Heart at Phil. Science Centrum

Have you ever been in an interactive and hands-on Science Museum? Well, that's the benefit you can enjoy visiting Philippine Science Centrum (PSC).

Phil. Science Centrum is located at E-Com Tower River Banks, Marikina

If you're the type of a serious and boring person, then this is not the place for you. But if you want to feel young at heart and enjoys simple yet amazing things, I would recommend you to visit this place. PSC is ideal for kids who are excited to discover and investigate everything that happens in science. From simple things, to energy, to geology and even up to astronomy. Plus, you'll get a chance to used ALL the facilities, with no additional fees. You get it right, it's really a HANDS-ON tour.

Family day at Starmall SJDM

It’s family day! I decided to treat the whole family. Starmall San Jose Del Monte recently opened last April, I’ve never been there so I decided to go there at Father’s day. Whoa! I really can’t believe there is already a mall established in SJDM. At first I thought it was a mini-mall, it’s not. It was huge more than I expected. And it really resembles a mall, not like what Victory Town Center at Sampol area is.

Starmall San Jose Del Monte

Brunch at Army Navy & Fun Activity at Laser Maxx

There was a successful launching of website with one of our clients, and for that the PFSweb, the company were I work decided to treat the whole Demandware team: Developers, Designers and QAs. It was a brunch(breakfast and lunch) at Army Navy and a fun activity at Lazer Maxx - LazerTag Arena.

From Ortigas, we travel to Greenhills, and honestly it’s my first time to go there. We were composed of about 40+ participants, so lucky for Army Navy they were chosen for our brunch. We were served with ice tea, fries and burger.

Army Navy's Freedom Fries (P 65.00) and LiberTea (P 65.00)

City Transformers at SJDM

CityTransformers is a conference headed by the 7 Bethel Churches at San Jose Del Monte (SJDM), under Philippine Assemblies of God (PAG) organization. Its main purpose it to unite all the Christian churches at SJDM whose center is Jesus Christ and to remove all the barriers that divides them. From the title itself, we want to bring out transformation in this city.

The official poster of City Transformers Conference

Government12 or commonly known as G12, is a movement that PAG started running for the past years. Our ultimate principles are as follow:

Celebration at Gringneth Restaurant

As a celebration for my younger sister's graduation day, we ate at Gringneth-Rd.1 Branch. We decided to eat there because we know that Jollibee and Mang Inasal will be jump-packed with graduates celebrating too.

And yes, I am not disappointed. Infact, I was ultimately satisfied. Nothing beats my favorite meal: Gringneth's Kare-Kare is the best.

Kare-Kare

P50.00

It's like tasting a bit of heaven here on earth, indeed. Whoa! It is much more yummier, tastier and delightful than the expensive Max's Kare-Kare which cost for about P358.00. 

Feb-ibig Commercial Characters

This coming February 26, 2012 there will be a Youth Convergence with the Theme: FEB-IBIG. The event will be participated by all the Bethel Churches at San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan. Every youth is encouraged to join in this Bethel Global Outreach (BGO) hosted event.

As part of the program, the production team comes up with making a short commercial about the topic that tackles “True love waits”. And I will show in this blog the chosen actors and actresses with their respective characters.

Celebrating Valentine’s Day with no Valentine

February is the month of love as we all know. All the restaurants, stores and shop, wherever you go, you will feel that the love is in the air because every place was filled with red heart shapes, cupids, and couple figures. You will also observe the increasing demand for flowers and chocolates for this season as the prices were high.

A Heart's Day Present

For those who are in a relationship, it’s their month. What’s the typical couple should do for this season? I don’t need to mention them all here. Hehe

Pambihirang Harvest

After more than a month of preparation, the waiting has come to an end. The Bethel Global Outreach (BGO) celebrated its eleventh anniversary last February 12, 2012 with the theme Pambihirang Harvest (Exceptional Harvest).

The church decided to do the concept of a classic Fiesta (Pinoy-style feast). The whole venue was surrounded with yellow banderitas. The stage was build up with bamboos and the center stage was even designed like a façade of a bahay kubo (nipa hut).

First BGO Cosplay: Masquerade Ball

The first ever Cosplay event was held at Bethel Global Outreach with the theme: Masquerade Ball. It had more than a hundred of participants, guests and newbies from the two youth service last January 29, 2012. With their most fashionable attire, the youth participants have worn their fabulous masks: of different colors, shapes, styles, and shine.

The Production Team

I like the fact that the youth really prepared for this event as the ladies even put make up on their face, some curled their hair, worn dazzling accessories, borrowed and rent a cocktail dress that they can wear. On the other hand, even the gentlemen prepared for this with their cool masks, clean-cut and waxed hair, and formal attires.

Here is the glimpse of the youths who participated for the masquerade ball:

My Personal Testimony

All my life revolves to one thing: to give satisfaction and pleasure to my parents. Yes, I always wanted to obey them, to give them honor and make them proud. I know my purpose and it is to finish studies with good grades, have a good work, and to serve them in return. And I believe this doesn’t come into a disappointment for them. I’m not a hard-headed child, I followed their ambition for me, because I love and owe them so much.  I am also in love with world, all the fun, its desires and pleasures. That’s how my vision and purpose in life is all about before until…

During my vacation in first year highschool somebody invited us in a church at Lawang Pare, the old “Word of Hope”. I attended their Vacation Bible School, I enjoyed the activities there and I graduated with honor on my class. Since then I started joining their youth jam during Sundays. I participated in the tambourine ministry, dance ministry, and I even participated at a conquest (I don’t know that term before). 

My first Timex 5km Marathon

Time is running: the slogan for this year’s Timex Marathon held last Jan. 22,2012 at Bonifacio Global City. . I was there with my 7 co-employees, Boss and the other 13,000+ participants. The star-studded event was joined by the fabulous Ms. Tessa Prieto, ex-PBB housemate Will Devaughn, Berwin Meily the magician, Senator  Pia Cayetano and no other than Timex’ endorser, Piolo Pascual who ran 10k for only 47.50 minutes.

Just take a look at my outfit for this event. You see I’m not really a professional runner. I not wearing a running shoes and I am wearing a maong shorts. That’s what I called: ‘Porma at tiis ganda’. But I am so grateful I now have a suitable singlet(jersey) XS size for me. It’s also a dream come true. Haha

My Greatest Support System

This is the article I submitted on my School of Leaders 1 assignment. It was about my family, my deepest thoughts and I want to share it with you.

 I was born on a simple yet complete family.  I have a loving mother, a handsome father, 2 gorgeous sisters and 1 responsible brother.

We are not a perfect family. My mom is a jolly, caring, loving, responsible and supporting and as they say, she was very hospitable. She has this power to please other people (how I wish I’ve got at least a little of that, hehe). She was the type of a mother that I couldn’t ask for more. She chose to stay inside our house to take care of us rather than talking with “chismis” outside. She was the wind beneath my wings.

The Auditions

The Bethel Global Outreach is looking for bright and talented members in the newest ministry established in the church, the production team. Last January 4, 2012, the Bethel Global Outreach (BGO) conducted an audition for multimedia, design, ushers and emcees. Also, the Theosebes Dance Crew (TDC) had an audition for members. The auditions were joined by many BGO members, of all ages.

Just to give you a glimpse of the roles and responsibilities of the production team, here it goes:

Purple Madness

Purple has been with me since elementary. And when I'm in highschool there I realized that it was my favorite color, not pink nor yellow that I thought I really love. (That's how power rangers influenced me as a kid.. haha).

Since then I love to collect purple stuffs, to wear and eat anything purple. I have always been biased with purple. Whenever I see any shades of it (lavender, lilac, violet) it totally drive away my stress. It brightens my day. It has always been an apple of my eye, the subject of my affection.

Long Hair No More

Elementary . Highschool. College

For those stages of schooling I am labeled to have a long hair, not just a long hair: A healthy, black and straight hair. (I'm just stating the facts, period.. hahaha)

I have always been afraid to go out of my comfort zone. Just like with my hair, I have a haircut just once or twice in a year. And I am not used on playing with hair ties after elementary where I have my hair stylist named Rachelle. For sometime I just play with it, put some bangs, one side or kimpy, rebond and even put a highlights on it, but it's still a LONG HAIR after all. 

This is my last photo with long hair taken last Dec. 18, 2011

Bigger, Better and Brighter Christmas Tree

Christmas season would be incomplete without decors and bright lights. Filipinos tend to start decorating their houses as early as September comes. 

Since I was a child I love to see big Christmas trees, with different sizes and colors, with flowers, bells and balls hanging in there, and of course, the gifts below it. And sometimes when I drop by in some houses, I asked myself, “Do I have my name written on it?”. It’s so exciting and overwhelming whenever I receive wrap gifts. But more that that, I enjoy wrapping gifts my self rather than receiving and like the saying goes, “it is better to give than to receive”. It values more than money putted in envelop, because the effort of thinking what the best gift for you is there.

This baby Shasta tree was with us every Christmas celebration. When we realized it’s small and wrap presents are bigger than it, we place it atop of our divider which makes it positioned better.

Goodbye Twenteen, Hello Twenty One!

Turning at twenty one is another milestone in my life’s journey. Saying goodbye to the past 365 days made me realize that it was like a total roller coaster ride. There are many things that happened and even changed me, mold me as a person in all aspects.  There were lots of twists and turns, ups and downs when I was at twenty and so grateful for all the blessings I received and some are listed below:

• I came back to dancing.
• I was born again.
• I graduated as BS Information Technology.
• I got my first job, ever!
• I became a SEO Specialist.
• I fell in love. Bleh! :P

Trick or Treat with ZomBaliw

As the first day of November comes, Filipinos, particularly the Roman Catholics, as a tradition used to light candles in front of their houses in memories of their love ones.

This season, the All Saint’s and all Soul’s day would never be complete without these spooky stuffs:

• Halloween Party
• Horror Movies
• Trick or Treat
• Haunted houses and places trips

Unlike the usual activities of Filipino kids, who loved to play and collect the dried fallen candle waxes on the night of November 1^st, , things already changed. Since last year, children living in our village started to have a trick or treat. It seems like it’s another version of caroling at Christmas, but on the shortest way and most prepared way, putting make ups, bringing pumpkins and buckets and singing or shouting, “Happy Halloween, Trick or Treat!” The houses around our village warmly enjoy those kids having fun as they gave money and candies. I think these kids were really inspired and influenced by watching one of the famous cartoons in their generation, Spongebob Squarepants.

A Tribute to my College Professors

Belated happy teacher’s day! It’s better to be late than never.

This is my way to recognize my great college professors at Bulacan State University-Sarmiento Campus with utmost appreciation and sweetest thoughts ever. I salute each of them as they continue to impart the best knowledge and thoughts they can contribute to their beloved students. They work not just to earn money, but they love their profession as mentors and builders of the future generation. Teachers are the living heroes. Let’s get to know them one by one.

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Nescafe 3in1 Sweet n’ Mild Jingle: “Good Morning sa Inyo”

After Nescafe’s famous slogan “Para kanino ka bumabangon” (For whom do you wake up?), here comes another advertisement that left in the minds of the Filipino viewers. As their new product Nescafe 3in1 Sweet ‘n Mild was endorsed, here is “Good Morning sa Inyo” (Good morning to you) jingle.

This was indeed a hit! Anywhere and anytime of the day, I am hearing this from people: of any age and professions, almost everyone loves this jingle. This also turns out to be a last song syndrome (LSS). Super contagious!