True Blue Son of Amway in Manila!

The 9th Amway Anniversary held at the Hotel Philippines Plaza last Oct 14, 2006 has its special guest, Doug De Vos, the President of Alticor. He's dad and Van Andel's legacy lives on up to the present times.

His presence is electrifying that I can't resist to push myself to the aisle and have a pic with him sana but my niece Chirit who's close beside me was so slow to get the shot! Kaya ako na lang ang kumuha ng pic na ito at close range.

Kerygma's Bo Sanchez

I just happened to pass by a hardware store along Session Rd. and there I saw this poster announcing Keryma's anniversay at the Baguio Convention Center (Oct. 13). I'm not so familiar with Kerygma but with Bo Sanchez? He's a GEM.

I'm a Kapamilya that's why I don't know he has a program at Channel 9. What interest me is his poscript in the book Think Rich, Pinoy!

While the program was going on, I texted my friend jojo in Manila whom I know got inspired by Bo Sanchez. So there I find myself taking a pic with the man to show jo that I was not joking when I said that I'm with his idol face to face.

Rare Chance Photo Op

Last October 8 and 7, 2006 we had this rare chance to have a pic with our upline Diamond Ali at the UP Theater, Diliman, Quezon City. That was my 2nd time to attend a Weekend Seminar by Network 21. I professed then to renew my earnest desire to go diamond ASAP!

With us is Noelle who's so excited since it was her first time to attend the WES. So new to the N21, she's shown that much enthusiasm to fulfill a dream.

Ezekiel's favorite color is red

Ezekiel's clothes are hands-me-down from cousins (I can't afford to buy new ones!). It's very obvious that his favorite color is indeed red. I've noticed that long time ago. He's a fighter with fist like that of his idol Paquiao.

The pic was taken during the reception of his uncle Owel Mataag's wedding at the BSU gym. Nakakaloka dahil he always make a scene!

My Son w/ Mom

Irresistable Jolibee! Through the eyes of my son, Ezekiel, Jolibee is the place to be whenever they come to Baguio City. Courtesy of his Tita Cion, we went there. He maybe at times naughty and nuts, yet he's the apple of our eyes.

Puwede na ba ako?

Just take a look at the pics kung puwede ba akong mag-DH, nanny or caregiver kaya sa ibang bansa? Help me look for a job naman abroad please? I tried doing business dito sa atin pero parang wa epek eh. Di kaya ng powers ko, grabe! Sinubukan ko na rin ang insurance, traditional business at pati MLM!

The TRIO of www.sambayanan-korea.net

The humble beginnings of the sambayanan-korea.net is worth remembering. It always put a smile on my lips, a glow on my face and a live spirit in my heart. The friendship born out of the website of Jun Torrano, Arlene Tolentino and yours truely is meant to be forever! And it is.

The pic was taken during one consultation meeting at POPEYE, Hyehwadong, Seoul Korea sometime in year 2002. (Medyo payat pa ako nun! hehehe)

Nicole

My daughter Nikki during her First Holy Communion at the St. Michaels Parish. She's apparently grown-up at 11 years old. Born in Korea iyan. Beauty like mom ba?

The church was newly renovated, evolved to this amazing place of worship strategically situated in the heart of Barlig, Mountain Province. It was made possible courtesy of a 2M donation of one Barligian nurse in the USA- from the ever loving Chaluyan family.

The Untiring Priest w/ the Golden Heart

Yes he is! Ask everyone in Korea and they'll point you to the same man, the Priest of All Season. No one can never deny his unconditional love in spreading the Good News. OFWs, especially the TNT's are so blessed to have him in their midst. I strongly attest to the truth of it as having been one of the church volunteers in Hyehwadong, Korea under his care. Saludo lahat sa iyo padre, be in the best of health to continue God's mission!

Thanks, I could access to the revived Sambayanan Online once again. Congratulations to the new Sambayanan Online Development Team, may you find more passion and determination to keep up the SODT Spirit alive.

The Consul In Action

So youthful as you can see yet he's now the Vice Consul and Third Secretary at the Philippine Embassy in Korea. He's a model, an icon in his own right! And I'm much privilege that he considers me a friend.

I firmly believe that his ultimate dream as Consul is to uplift the living situation of OFWs in Korea especially the TNTs. More power and Godbless sir!

A Taste of Rockwell thru Amway

Cocktail Party at Rockwell where the supposedly elites usually go. But not anymore, either you're Poor Dad or Rich Dad, the likes of Rockwell is your place to be too. How? Ask me.

My niece Clarisse is with me. She's lucky that night to be rubbing elbows with aspiring Diamonds. Her first step to Manila was indeed memorable. Inspired so to speak!

ALL GOING DIAMOND

If you have a Dream, you can't just resist the idea of going Diamond! So what about you? Join ka na sa amin.

See these batch of aspiring Diamonds? They have a lot to share with you, better listen to them and don't miss the opportunity to earn passive income while HELPING OTHERS LIVE BETTER LIVES! (It's AMWAY with NETWORK 21, Richie!)

SILVER, GOLD,EMERALD and others?

Silver and Gold have I none, neither is Emerald nor Diamond but I have dreams to fulfill ... and I'm going there in due time ... in God's time!

Amway leaders to follow: Silver Garry, Emerald Nixon, Gold Mark, Power Leg Leader Ben and others (that's me and my niece, huh!). All at Rockwell during the Night with Diamond Ali Ghanadan.

ALI sets it ALL in the Philippines

I could not just imagine how a foreigner, least an Iranian-American, would set the standard to Filipino Amway IBOs in our very own land in reaching the Diamond level!

Ali Ghanadan was conferred the Diamondship trophy at Rockwell Hotel last April 22, 2006. He is indeed an ultimate leader who has the heart for Filipinos. Dare to challenge him? Join us!

Trying my luck in Real State

With me are Eriq of OFW Land Inc., Shelby of Prime Peak and a friend. Would a field trip to one Prime Peak property along Marcos Hi-way entice me to join the bandwagon of realtors? The book Think Rich, Pinoy by Larry Gamboa inspired me to have a look at this kind of entrepreneurship. Let's see...

LT Farmland

This is supposed to be the Strawberry Farm in La Trinidad but hey, we see flowers around! With me are Batanguena beauties all the way from Batangas one super summer day in March 2006. It was a privilege to be their host as I was able to visit most tourist spots in Baguio in a day! The day was so hot and tiring yet the beauties enjoyed their quick visit to the City of Pines!

My Friend's Wife and Kid

Renz, the cute boy, was inside her mother's womb when we parted ways in Korea sometime late 2002. Her mom (glenne) said he's a look-a-like of his dad (jojo) but I don't think so!

What a surprise when they texted me that they are right here in Baguio City, at sa Cathedral pa! So I have to rush and cancel some of my appointments to meet them. Wowwow what a feeling!

Class 76

It's very rare that Grade VI Klasmytes are meeting for the first time in such a long long time, say 30 years? And this was realized only last January 7, 2006! What a transformation in faces, for the better ha? hehehe

(Saroy, Bonjing, Precy, Erin, Mencia, Nida, Bardin, Gillay & Chusi)

Look At Them!

That's exactly what I was talking about in my previous postings. Aren't the igorot customs pleasing to the eyes worn by children?

This pic was taken during the 24th Barlig Family Annual Anniversary at Freedom Park, Baguio City last January 7, 2006.

Waw-wang as in Wow-wang!

This waw-wang (river), Ekep, is just a small part of the Tanudan river in Barlig. There exist a big rock at the upper portion of the river then when we used it as diving board. I almost break my head because I don't know how to dive! That's my first and last attempt to dive!

Ekep then was so clean where we spent most of our swimming days especially during summer time. So don't wonder why every Barligian knows how to swim! The exotic Eels also exist before.

And now? Very disgusting, ekep is so dirty that no one can even wash clothes there. I was informed that DOH is not doing anything! The re-greening program is in vain either. There's lack of guidelines to the people and no visible personnel to impliment the rules. Can we just turn a blind eye to what's transpiring?

The "Penet"

This is a rare classification of the strawberry family called in Barlig as "penet". They are sweet when ripe but unsavory when green. They are considered wild as they grow anywhere. This picture was taken along a ricefield paddy.

After taking the picture, I picked up the red ones and eat as we usually did when we were kids!

Planting Rice in December

So cold was the weather just after Christmas, Dec. 26, 2005, but folks must have to plant the fields. It's only the second day of fair weather after a month long rainy days in Barlig.

The background is the majestic front portion of the 3rd highest mountain in the country, Mt. Amuyao!

I was amaze that many mountaineers from various parts of the world and even locally are hiking the mountain. Congratulations to the newly formed eco-tourism organization that keeps promoting the site. (Kudos Alex Cotaran and Company!)

The Cogon House in Extinction

It's a pity that these types of houses are in extinction! Perhaps if some cause-oriented groups or the government will do something to preserve them. We might be lossing our great heritage wide awake!!

My kids and their cousins taking a pose after visiting their lola at Pet-ag, Latang, Mountain Province.

My Family

This pic was taken the night before I left home for Baguio, December 28, 2005 at our humble sala in Barlig, Mountain Province. It was so cold but I only worn t-shirt! (you can't see because I was the photographer then, huh!)

Dad, Mom, cousin Donna, my daughter Nikki, niece Diane and my son Kiel.

Who's she?

Let me see if you can compare the two pic.

When I went home for the Christmas Holiday, I found these pictures in a bulk of many inside a box. I got them because they still look great to my eyes and I would like them to share with you.

What can you say?