Educating Las Piñeros is one of the main projects of the Aguilar family being in politics for several years in a row. Previously, the Mr. and Mrs. Aguilar, who both became Mayors of the city already, have reconstructed the old public schools and have created new schools for the people of Las Piñas City. And of all the schools in the city, it is the Las Piñas TESDA and Don FC Aguilar College whose been the highlight of the project. For what i know, the Las Piñas TESDA is a free learning institute with technical and vocational courses offered to Las Piñeros of all ages. While the Don FC Aguilar College offers free college scholarships to poor but exceptional graduates of the city’s public high school. Through these years, a lot of smart students and eligible residents of the city benefit from this project.
However, the Aguilars didn’t neglect the poor and average students of the city. “Those smart kids are already assured of a future. But those whose grades range fom the 70s and below are not. I want to make their dream of going to school a reality” Mayor Aguilar said in an article about the free IT school in Inquirer. …continue reading
Looks like the 100 years celebration of the University of the Philippines is really a big one. I don’t bother much about it really since i’m not a UP graduate and i only shared a post about a free jeepney ride in UP Diliman by my company just for the sake of sharing it to UP students who might read about it. Days ago, i happen to get two P100 bills that has the logo of UP commemorating their 100th year this 2008. Guess i would be keeping these simply because it amazes me to actually have two of these special edition P100 bills unexpectedly 
Ever since Sun Cellular came into the market, i’ve been an avid user already though from the start i’ve been a prepaid user. Sun is very helpful and “sulit” that many users opt to have it especially couples and barkadas. The unlimited service for call and text is very affordable and useful and if you’re using the regular rate its just Php .50 per text sun-to-sun. Most Globe and Smart users do have an extra phone and that’s for their sun sims. As for me, I do have my sun sim as my backup/extra phone with my primary Globe sim. There’s only thing not so good about Sun which i got used to already is the signal/network coverage. Well, i guess they don’t have that much cell sites as Globe and Smart and the worse thing during evenings it really hard to make a sun-to-sun call. I hated Sun because of it coz its been like that ever since. But one thing i found out - if you’re on postpaid, its not that hard to make a sun-to-sun call anytime especially during evenings and the time limit is not limited to 15 minutes! honest! I’m on Sun postpaid already and i’ve proven this scenario! Plus its more “sulit” than the prepaid. (well i guess that’s the advantage of being a postpaid subscriber, i’ve proven this also with my Globe line).
So what do i like with my sun postpaid versus my old sun prepaid? Number 1 on my list would be the signal. I don’t have a problem making sun-to-sun calls anymore anytime of the day. Number 2 would be the rates. Postpaid users gets the 30days unlimited call and text rate at Php350 versus the available Php450 for prepaid users. Number 3 is the free text. Since i’m on plan 600, i use the 350 for my unlimited call and text and have the remaining 250 as a consumable amount plus i have 350 free text to other networks. (I also had one for my sister - the plan 350 which has 250 free text to other network and as for the 350 amount you can either use it for the 30 days unlimited call and text feature or just use it as a consumable amount) Cool isn’t it? But of course i still love my primary account - my Globe postpaid at plan 800 with Php 800 consumable amount plus 200 free text to other networks. Besides, the signal, rates, and services of Globe are really the best and far better than Smart and Sun. hehe
1 - First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady.
During my second month of college, our professor gave us a pop quiz.
I was a conscientious student and had breezed through the questions until I
read the last one:
“What is the first name of the woman who cleans the school?”
Surely this was some kind of joke. I had seen the cleaning woman
several times. She was tall, dark-haired and in her 50s, but how would I
know her name?
I handed in my paper, leavingthe last question blank. Just before
class ended, one student asked ifthe last question would count toward our
quiz grade.
“Absolutely,” said the professor.
“In your careers,you will meet many people. All are significant.
Theydeserve your attention and care, even if all you do is smile and say
“hello.”
I’ve never forgotten that lesson. I also learned her name was
Dorothy.
…continue reading
Here’s another one worth sharing.. something i’ve been doing for months now every time i could and it does help….
WHY WE SHOULD GO HOME ON TIME…
Mr. Narayana Murthy is undoubtedly one of the most famous persons from Karnataka. He is known not just for building the biggest IT empire in India but also for his simplicity. Almost every important dignitary visits Infosys campus. He delivered an interesting speech during an employee session with another IT company in India. He is incidentally, one of the top 50 Influential people of Asia according to an Asiaweek publication and also the new IT Advisor to the Thailand Prime Minister.
Extract of Mr. Narayana Murthy’s Speech during Mentor Session:
I know people who work 12 hours a day, six days a week, or more. Some people do so because of a work emergency where the long hours are only temporary. Other people I know have put in these hours for years. I don’t know if they are working all these hours, but I do know they are in the office this long. Others put in long office hours because they are addicted to the workplace.
…continue reading
While browsing through my forwarded emails folder, i came across this one which happen to be one of my favorites. Its really nice and inspiring. So i’m sharing it here for anyone to read
THE LORD’S PRAYER
Our Father Who Art In Heaven.
Yes?
Don’t interrupt me. I’m praying.
But — you called ME!
Called you?
No, I didn’t call you.
I’m praying.
Our Father who art in Heaven.
There — you did it again!
Did what?
Called ME.
You said,
“Our Father who art in Heaven”
Well, here I am.
What’s on your mind?
…continue reading
Here’s two forwarded email i got from an officemate. Fun to read yet it really does make sense
CAREER ADVICE
AN OPEN ADVICE ABOUT CAREER DECISIONS:
Several of my staff has approached me lately about their career
decisions. I really appreciate my staff opening up to me. It is quite
reassuring to know that they’re still having second thoughts about
leaving.
Here is part of the email I sent to a “confused” staff:
I have worked for more than 5 companies already so I guess you might be
correct in saying I have had considerable experience about leaving and
moving on. I will not stop you nor tell you to leave, though of course
it will be better if you stay. In any career decision, leaving or
staying I believe, based from my personal experiences, should only be
done for the right reasons.
…continue reading
Published on April 14, 2008
in Anything.
I recently joined a group that i think is cool and fun. I’ve heard of Improv a long time ago but never really bothered about it. But when i realized a group has finally been formed here in Manila, i was psyched to check it out. Hope to take part on their missions some time soon. Its time to do something fun
ImprovEverywhere [website][forum]
- Improv Everywhere causes scenes of chaos and joy in public places. Created in August of 2001 by Charlie Todd, Improv Everywhere has executed over 70 missions involving thousands of undercover agents. The group is based in New York City.
Eksena Manila (former ImprovManila) [website][blog][forum]
- A group of Pinoys who are eager to spread joy, happiness and cause scenes around Manila. It’s time to paint Manila in a whole new light. Check us out and be part of EM!
Published on April 10, 2008
in Anything.
The New 7 Wonders of the World campaign was a resounding success, in which more than 100 million votes were cast and which took democracy to a new global level. Now, the second campaign organized by the non-profit New7Wonders Foundation, to choose the New 7 Wonders of Nature, is off to a promising start: Some 200 nominations were submitted by some half a million people within the first few months of the campaign.
Call for Official Supported Nominees!
Nominations can be submitted for the New 7 Wonders of Nature campaign until December 31, 2008. Check the world map now to ensure that your favorite natural site has been suggested, then get in touch with local authorities to make sure they form an Official Supporting Committee for the nominee.
Vote for your nominee!
…continue reading
Published on March 28, 2008
in Anything.
We had our team lunch today at La Maison’s in Greenbelt 5. Hmm its my first time in Greenbelt 5 and well its nice indeed. And the resto, hmmm the food tastes good, just that we had a bad experience with the service. First comment would be the place. It was hot, really. I’m not sure if Greenbelt’s air-condition system is poor or the place just heats up due to the number of people or the heat from the kitchen that they needed to put up an industrial fan on the dining area. Another would having smoke all over the place. I mean, they grill the steaks but hey, do they really have to let the smoke out on the dining area? It made our eyes teary and the smell did stick to our clothes. Second comment would be the very slow service - seriously. It my first time and most of us too to be able to wait more than an hour just to get your main course served. My manager got mad and complained for the poor service they showed us that the crew was guilty about. They kept on saying sorry for the delay explaining that there has been so many customers and the orders were all lined up and stuffs and the steaks need to be grilled for some exact number of minutes, etc. We understood that about the steak but about the other food we ordered like the soup which took a long time to be served too which is not even hot anymore? and giving the wrong orders? oh well, they admitted their mistake and so each of us got a free complimentary slice of this certain chocolate cake with cherry on top(i forgot what its called). Tastes good anyway. Thanks for the free yummy dessert…. hehe 
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