Monday, February 15, 2010

Year of the Tiger

Chinese New Year started yesterday, which happened to fall on Valentine’s Day sometimes known as Single Awareness Day (SAD) for those enjoying life being single or on voluntary solitary confinement. ;-)

In Chinese culture, it’s the year of the tiger. It means my year, born in 1962. Ikaw, anong klaseng hayop ka?

According to Chinese animal zodiac, Tiger people are sensitive, given to deep thinking, capable of great sympathy. TRUE. They can be extremely short-tempered, however. VERY TRUE. Other people have great respect for them, but sometimes tiger people come into conflict with older people or those in authority. NOT SO TRUE. Sometimes Tiger people cannot make up their minds, which can result in a poor, hasty decision or a sound decision arrived at too late. SOMETIMES TRUE. They are suspicious of others, but they are courageous and powerful. OFTEN TRUE. Tigers are most compatible with Horses, Dragons, and Dogs. EWAN KO!

"Kiong Hee Huat Tsai" everyone...and belated happy Valentine's Day too!

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Isang Tanong, Isang Sagot

Among the presidential candidates, tatlo lang sa kanila ang may interest ako na iboto at gustong manalo.

On the top of my short list is Gibo and let me tell you why. I’m quite impressed with the way he presents himself. Napanood ko at nadinig ang mga ideas and platforms nya which he articulated very well. In spite of him being negatively forever linked to GMA administration, I still see him as a viable candidate para mag-improve ang ‘pinas. He is obviously the most intelligent and most capable to lead the country out its mess, if that’s even possible. I really like this guy...

Next on the list is Manny V. Reading his life story and listening to what he had to say, I thought he’s capable too with his strong management skills and leaderships. Mud and every shoe had been thrown at him since he declared his candidacy and yet, he’s still standing and demonstrated professionalism. I guess I can relate to him much more than Gibo because of where he came from, where I came from. I saw in him the ambitions that propelled him to where he is now. What scary about him though is the amount of money he’s been spending, kahit sabihin na natin na pera nya yun. That’s a lot of dough bro!

Lastly, Noynoy. I guess he’s ok. Not the trapo or traditional politician you would expect. He seems to be sincere with his plans but what scares me of him is his un-presidential style and I sensed some weaknesses in his leaderships and character. I like someone who’s got more bones and stronger demeanor, and has demonstrated authoritative voice and power. He’s a good guy but I guess he’s too good, too soft...to his disadvantage.

If you asked me about the other remaining candidates, forget it! Hindi naman sila pang-pangulo eh...pang-gulo lang!

Sorry but Erap will never be my guy! Nung una syang manalo, I thought that was insanity. Pag nanalo pa ulit sya, that's stupidity na!

Have you heard Jamby talking lately? It looks like her platform is to just to do everything in her power to stall Manny’s possible presidency. My gulay! I think she’s running for that purpose alone, run negative campaign against Manny and Manny only! Ano kaya ang personal vendetta nya against him? She’s just so annoying!

Isang tanong, isang sagot...sino ang ibo-boto mo kung saka-sakali?

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Scholarship Agreement

Below is the latest draft of the agreement that will be part of the overall project requirements for full implementation of our scholarship project this fast-approaching school year 2010-11.

At this point, may I remind everyone to please fulfill your pledges if you have already made one; and for those who have not, I would like to appeal once more for your kindness and generosity to help make this scholarship project a successful one. All of your participation is very important and very much appreciated.

Details of our BDO bank account are as follows:

Account Name: “St. Dominic Academy Batch ‘78 Alumni Association, Inc.”
Peso Checking Account Number: 152-8012-794
Bank Name & Address: Banco de Oro
SM City Bicutan Branch Banking
Dona Soledad Ave corner West Service Road
Bicutan, Paranaque City 1700


You can also send your contributions and payment of annual membership dues directly to Eva, Wena, PaperBox store, or myself. And remember; please always ask for a receipt and be sure to specify to which type of fund (general, membership, and/or scholarship fund) you would want your contributions/payments allocated.

Please see project timeline and guidelines for more detailed information. Once again, thank you for all your support!

As always, please review and let me know if you have any comments, suggestions, and/or questions.