Eulogy of LOVE

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Just like a wounded soldier in the midst of woes you have given us a good fight. You didn’t surrender, not until you saw us strong enough to accept that you would leave us anytime soon. As Plato said, “Only the dead have seen the end of war”. You gave us time to contemplate and accept the reality of life, that our time in this world is limited, and that eventually all of us would end up underneath some sheet, never to wake up again. The idea that someone is gone is not an easy thing to accept, especially if that someone is close to your heart and is as a mother to you. That moment before I let you go brings anguish, but in the depths of it I know that all your pains brought by the big C will vanish.

As you passed thru the gates of suffering while on earth and found your inner peace in the Kingdom of God, and as I always whispered in your ears even during the time that you breathed your last, I told you that once you stand in final judgment before the Lord in heaven, please do ask forgiveness for my sins. And as you wait for me to follow you, do prepare our rooms in heaven so we can share the same blessings and promises of our Creator.

We will surely miss one of the best Auntie and teacher in the whole world. You're one of my idol. Thank you for all the sacrifices for the family. Thank you for all the life's advices and most of all thank you for all the support especially during my school days and I was empty handed. As promised I will return the same favor to the member of the clan, you’ll have my word. Your good deeds will forever be etched in our heart.

BORACAY 2015: GEEK ON A BEACH (GOAB)

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It’s my 4^th chance to visit Boracay, and this time it’s official business. Sadly the weather was not good that time as we experienced heavy rains and gusty winds brought about by typhoon Ineng. I was so nervous during our flight back to Manila due to delays and super-scary air turbulence. Anyway, we stayed 3 nights and 4 days at La Carmella Resort from August 19-22, 2015. We met new people in the industry and learned technopreneurship ideas from powerful and influential speakers both local and foreign. Almost 500 delegates and 85 speakers all over the world attended the conference and I think it is safe to assume, based on attendees and activities that the conference ended successfully.

GOAB is an honest-to-goodness, no-holds barred conference where people speak the truth about startups, tech and design industries. It is a place for dialogue where you can exchange ideas along the beautiful Boracay beach wearing your most comfy beach wear. This is one conference I attended that had no rules. You could wear anything as long as you are comfortable in it. You can even attend the conference’s various sessions wearing your epic short shorts or sexy tank tops! And knowing that I have no beach body to flaunt, I just decided to wear my bare- back white dress paired with my navy neon orange slippers! Cool! Do I look like a fashion geek here? Hehe

In this photo is the visionary Local Chief Executive of the City of Balanga when he was invited as one of the guest speakers from the Local Government to discuss the initiatives of the City of Balanga in promoting and developing the startup ecosystem in Bataan--- the man who turned Balanga City 180 degrees progress on its economy. As early as now I want to congratulate this man for a job well done. May your passion to serve people with integrity continue as you take another step toward your next goal. I just hope that I was able to help you in my own little way in delivering quality service to your constituents for almost nine (9) long years.  

Goofing around with Ms. Cristina Lawskowski (in black), President of Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) Silicon Valley, an organization committed to cultivating holistic entrepreneurship, strengthening the tech ecosystem, empowering entrepreneurs & accelerating global business ideas. She is the woman behind our US invitation to Silicon Valley Exposure trip in May of this year. I admire this intelligent and empowered woman. She is a very down-to-earth person, too! I always suffer nosebleed whenever we converse. Lol

I remember what Dave McClure, 500 Startups founder and famous Silicon Valley Investor, said, “Don’t worship Silicon Valley! Learn from them. They will be YOU five-years from now”.

On my left is my smart colleagues. Our City Accountant-Ms. Myrna Roman.

It’s been a blast learning from the Philippine startup ecosystem and growing financial technology opportunities with real geeks. I was able to rub elbows once again with my colleagues in the ICT industry. Hoping and praying that the next Geek-on-a-Beach will be held in the beautiful beaches of Bataan as Mayor Joet Garcia invited the techtalkph organizer and the rest of the delegates to come visit Bataan in 2016 GOAB conference.

Vista Tala Recreational Park. Bataan Tourist Destination

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One of the newest recreational parks built at the top of a mountain is set in 10 hectares of secluded grounds at the town of Orani in Bataan. Only 2 hours from downtown Metro Manila, via Sctex, Vista Tala offers one of the largest privately owned natural getaways in Bataan with clean landscape and elegant and modern architecture--- a getaway from life’s pressures in the healing tranquility of an environment that truly feels “away from it all”.

I was so spoiled with my boys that is why I love them all! :-)

It looks like it was our last supper! lol

Thank you so much to our dearest Santa Claus for this rewards! :-)

My extended family, the MIS Team, has some sort of weakness pertaining to decision making and in providing analytical solution when office-related problems arise particularly during critical situations. Those problems in turn develop and start conflicts within the team that need pressing solutions.  As a leader I have seen that it might possibly affect and impede the delivery of the city’s basic services. Having leisure once in a while will help them realize the importance of working as a team with one goal and spirit.

I feel so exhausted here coming from a long day work but I need to shake up my mood in order not to spoil the moment of getting along with my team thru non stop exchange of jokes! :-)

I'm gonna miss this gentleman. Thank you for all your hardwork and contribution to the team. I am really so proud of you.

I also take the opportunity to relax considering that this outing coincides on my birthday treat  to my team. Feeling like a boss! lol 

Morning view at Vista Tala. It is really so refreshing to wake up in the morning with this kind of weather and view. The place is so romantic in nature! :-)

This kind of get-together will inevitably provide effective working relationship and attitude towards work and build camaraderie among the team. Thus, it is highly recommended to pursue this activity to interact effectively and build respectful relationships within and between units and among individuals. As the old saying goes, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”. lol :-)