Salamat at Paalam na Lolo Milio

Ang lolo kong Groovy. Yan ang lolo kong bagets. Lolo Cool. Sweet kong lolo. Ang lolo kong naghhumming sa bawat oras kahit na sa pagkain. Yan ang mga bagay na masasabe ko pra idescribe si Lolo Milio. Minsan nga pag nagkkwentuhan kasama ng aking mga kaibigan lage ko nabibida ang lolo ko na 90 years old na naakyat pa sa puno ng mangga para mamitas at nagfafarming pa sa likod ng bahay na may alagang pang pato, manok, aso at kambing. One time sinama ko siya sa Mall of Asia para ipasyal. Naikot namin lahat in 2 hours, ako yung pagod na siya go na go pa din at kaya pa din pumose sa pictures. Kapag dinadalaw ko siya noon every Saturday para pagupitan, super excited yan at aabangan ang pagdating ko. At lage niya ginagawa before ako umuwi ay pababaonan ako ng itlog na galing sa mga alaga nia sa likod bahay. Minsan naman pag hindi schedule ng gupit nia tatawag yan samin para magpadala ng pakain sa mga manok. Hilig din niya na kumain ng lechon manok galing sa GS Pagtakhan, ice cream na puti (referring sa kahit na anong flavor as long as color white yan) and cake na puti. Naalala ko pa ng mga huling punta ko pa sa Malagasang bago siya isugod sa ospital ay nagkkwentuhan pa kame kasama ang mga ibang apo kung pano nia niligawan at napasakanya ang lola ko. Sinasabi nia noon na dinukot nia ang lola ko at dinala sa my kanluran at dun tinago dahil may ibang lalaki na nagnanasa pakasalan ang lola ko. May mga tuksuhan, kilig moments ng mga oras na yun. Ngunit pag naalala ko ang oras na yun naiisip ko na di na pwedeng maulit ang ganung pangyayari. Mahal na mahal ng lolo ko ang lola ko. Siya ang lage umaalalay dito. Lalo na sa panahon ngayon na hirap na itong maglakad at kailangang naka-walker. Siya ang taga akay ni lola, taga tapon ng laman ng arinola, taga dala kay lola sa kasilyas. Siya ang nagsisilbi sa lola ko sa lahat ng oras. Hindi matatawaran ang pinakitang malasakit at wagas na pagibig ni lolo para kay lola. Lalo na ng huling mga sandali nia sa ospital. Noong kame ay naka-confine pa sa Our Lady of Pillar, gabi- gabi kada my uuwi samin ipapaalala nia na uwian si lola ng tinapay o mamon sa goldilocks at bilhan ng saging. Kumuha daw sa wallet niya (na ang laman ng oras na yun ay Php300). Tuwing may dadalaw sa kanya at may dadalhin na pagkain pagdating ng gabi ipapauwi na nia un ky lola at ipagbbilin na sabihin na maayos na siya at uuwi na siya. Meron pa nga siyang voice record na sinasabihan niya si lola kung gano nia kamahal ito. Isa ding huwarang ama si lolo pra sa tatlong anak niyang lalaki. May katangian nga si lolo na masyadong emosyonal lalo na sa anak niyang mga nasa ibang bansa. Katulad nalang ni Kuya Ross na pangalawa sa mga anak niya. Nasaksihan ko ang pagtulo ng luha ni lolo pag nagcchat si Kuya Ross at nkikita sa Webcam. Lage din niya naalala ito kung nakakain na ba ito ng tanghalian o hapunan. Sabi din nila, si lolo ang nagalaga sa kanyang mga anak ng mga bata pa ito. Lalo na kapag merong may sakit sa kanila kaya malalapit ang mga anak niyang lalaki sa kanya. Meron din akong alaala ni lolo ng biniro ko siya noon kung may anting anting siya dahil sa edad niyang 90years old ay para lang siyang 70. Ang sagot lang nia sakin, “Wala, masama daw un sabe ni God.” Na aking kinabigla at di inaasahan ang sagot nia. Dun ko napatunayan na napakabuti ni God at binigyan nia ng kalakasan ang lolo ko sa kabila ng mga matatandang paniniwala sa anting anting. Noong birthday niya ng isang taon naalala ko pa ang birthday wish daw nia ay umabot pa siya ng 120 years old dahil wala siyang nararamdamang panghihina sa katawan at malinaw siyang nakakabasa ng mga letra. Ngunit siguro ang ibinigay lang talaga nang dios ay hanggang 90 years old nalang. Malaking pasasalamat ko at nang aking buong pamilya sa panginoon sa pagpapahiram niya kay lolo ng mahaba at malakas na pangangatawan. Nais din naming magpasalamat sa mga taong dumamay samin noong si lolo ay naospital sa Our Lady of Pillar. Sa mga nurse at doctor na nagalaga sa aking lolo. Kay Dr. Francis Ilano maraming salamat po doktor sa inabot mong pagtulong sa aming pamilya. Sa nurse station sa 4th floor, kayna Lesli, Serj, Anne, at sa ibang di kona nabanggit. Maraming maraming salamat. Sa mga bawang girls na araw araw na nagluluto para sa aming pamilya at naglalamay habang nakaburol si lolo. Salamat sa masasarap na putahi na inihanda nio para samin at sa mga nkikiramay smin. The best daw ang Fidiyos (sotanghon) at sopas niyo. Sa mga tumulong gabi- gabi sa pagaahin sa mga bisita kay na regine, ate ching, ate feny at sa iba pang taga malagasang 1st. Di ko po makakalimutan ang walang sawa niyong pagalalay samin. Sa mga nakiramay sa aming pamilya, sa mga politikong humanap pa ng oras para lang makapunta sa amin sa kabila ng mahigpit na schedule nila. Sa mga kamaganak namin sa Amerika na nagpaabot ng tulong at dalumhati sa aming pamilya. Sa mga kaibigan ng bawat miyembro ng pamilya. Salamat ng marami at malaking tulong na nakita at nakasama namin kayong lahat sa malaking pagsubok na aming pinagdaanan. Para kay lolo, alam ko ng nagkita tayo sa panaginip ng 91st birthday mo sabi mo skin wag na ako magalala at maayos kana dyan. Nakita ko noon ang mukha mong walang bakas ng paghihirap. Lolo nilelet go na kita. Tanggap kona ang nangyari at wala akong pinagsisisihan na kasi alam ko bilang apo mo nagawa ko at napakita ko sayo ang pagmamahal ko. Kaming lahat ay naging masaya at pinahiram ka sa amin at ikaw ang nging ang naging asawa ni lola, Tatay ng aking ama, ng aking mga tito, at ang aming lolo. Napakaswerte namin sayo lolo. Salamat sa mga magagandang alaala na iniwan mo sa amin. Ang bawat tawanan na ating pinagsamahan. Salamat at magkita tayong lahat sa kabilang buhay. Mahal na mahal ka namin. Paalam na Lolo Milio.

EMILIO JARIN LACSON

Born: May 28, 1918

Died: May 16, 2009

SM CITY MARIKINA Now a FREE Wifi Hotspot!

WIFI Spot

SM CITY MARIKINA Now a FREE Wifi Hotspot!

Join SM City Marikina as they conduct an official testing of  Free Wifi on February 28, 2009 at 2pm. Make sure to visit the registration booth located at the Main Mall entrance and get a chance to win an Asus Laptop. Just bring any gadgets that is wifi capable and experience instant connection See you there!

Let’s welcome 2009 with a big bang!

It’s been a while since my last blog. Many issues came along and yet I am too lazy to blog it.. Anyway, Happy New Year everyone.. I am hoping for more blessings and miracles this year. 2008 is a great year for me.. Lots of unexpected blessings that came along. Let us try to enumerate some of the good things that happened.

1. I resigned from DWH and been with Netbooster Asia for 8 months, they gave me a good break for my career. Also, I’ve met new friends like jinky, doreen, mama joanne, paula and many more.

2. A year of my new career in sports which is racing where I get involved for a while and brought awards. That’s so memorable. Once again I’ve proven something to myself.

3. After my employment with Netbooster I had been vacant for a while then I met Eric Schiffer the CEO of SEOP. And he let me join his company with out thinking twice. At that time, I am lost yet God is really good. My plans then why I resigned from Netbooster is to get my examination for the Certification of Industrial Engineer. The exam was posponed and move on May23,2009. So I became vacant and fed by my family. hehehe…

4. When I joined SEOP Asia, I decided not to stop from it. At year 2008 I decided to enroll myself at First Acadamy of Computer Arts to take up Web Design Certification Program. My classes will start on the 3rd or 4th week of January2009. I maybe investing all my savings from the year 2008 but I am hoping that I will learn new things that can be added into my skills.

5. That year also I consider this as a blessing. My Lolo Milio turns 90. Well we are lucky that my lolo is still with us. When I brought him at MOA I am so tired walking but my lolo is full of energy. I am hoping that he can still make it till hundred.. hehehe..*crossfinger.

6. My mom turns 50 that year too. And as a birthday present I bought her a Yamaha Dio. Lucky me inspite of all my expenses I can still share what I have to others.

7.And there are so many other blessings that came along.

I am blessed because even though I did not asked for more God knows what I need. God never fail. Amen to my 2008 and Welcome 2009! I am hoping to share my blessings more.

It’s okay to help others but give Priority to you Family!

There’s nothing wrong about helping other people especially people who are in need. It is not a mistake or a sin to help others but not to the point that you forget or didn’t do the same way to your own family. Helping people who didn’t attain a good educational background is a good deed to others. Extending your hands for them in a simple way is enough. You don’t need to choose people to help if you are sincere of what you are doing. You shouldn’t expect any returns or favor from somebody you helped before.

But I firmly believe that a person MUST help his own family FIRST rather than putting them to the “Last Priority” or didn’t include them in the list of people to help. Whatever happens like most people say it is ONLY your family who will help you in the end.

I hope this will make sense to those people who forget their family.

Ayala Fishball anyone?

After office hours, my friend Anna & I  see each other. Then, whenever Anna needs to go to Imus she comes with me. Till one cold night, after I fetched her at FGU tower along Ayala Ave. we saw this fishball vendor. Actually, I am shocked at that time that even in the busy streets of Ayala when there are office lights from the different high rised buildings, there is a fishball vendor which I thought that fishballs can only be found in the streets of Manila. But you know what, he had a lot of customers. I am amazed from the people I saw that make “tuhog-tuhog” from there corporate image wearing black slacks, expensive blouses and blazer down to their high heels shoe they are eating street food along Ayala. Well, what’s the magic with the sauce of the fishball that makes anyone to try it. Just walking around and observing the people around you could smell the mouth watering hot cooking oil with fishballs. And in the end, Anna and I bought 5pcs of fishball for only Php 15. That make our hungry belly full.

I don’t want to be CONTROVERSIAL!

I am just airing my personal thoughts. It’s up to you if you are getting affected. But I guess I will not stop writting my experiences with your bank. It is my money we are talking about. I earned that from hard work so I guess I have the right to voice out your services. Walang bawian ng experiences! Hindi ko tatanggalin ito. Malas nga lang kasi andyan sa UCPB ang payroll namin. But I guess I really have the right to speak. I already told my boss about the different incidents, same as my other co-workers who had a bad experiences. And we are asking if we could change the bank. Pero as long as na nasa UCPB ang payroll namin at nakakaexperience ako ng POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I will make sure that I will always write an article. On my previous employer, I never had a single problem with my payroll. Nasa BPI kasi ang payroll account namin. Actually mas convenient sakin yun dahil sa EPS nila. And ang daming BPI ATM machine within Makati Area. Two thumbs up sa BPI.

I hope the bank will not be bothered with my blog. Remember walang law sa internet. Lalo na sa pagbblog. I have the right to speak and tell anything that I want. And kung babasahin mo maige hindi pa ako rude sa lagay na yan. Ang sinasabe ko lang magbago kayo. At turuan ang empleyado nio sa pagharap sa kliente.

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Can’t help but to blog

I should be reviewing as of this moment. The Certification exam is getting closer yet I am not in a mood to review my past notes. My schedule for today should be Thermodynamics. Good luck to me! Formulas.. formulas… All formulas.. hehehe.. I remember after I graduated it took me a months before I had my first job. I had different experiences then, before I ended up in the world of SEO. My good friend, Romela de Leon was the one who helped me to get into this world. She is a SEO Specialist back then at Directwithhotels Ltd. Because I have taken some units in Information Technology I had a chance to be part of Directwithhotels as a Link Popularity Specialist. That is the first time I met Google! Funny huh?! I never knew google till I entered that company. I used to use yahoo in my college days for research. And when I had my first job, it was totally different, I met different search engines, I even get to do some research projects for the company. I’ve talked to different representatives of the search engines to do some inquires. I even learned the shortcuts in the keyboard. I remember my mom told me, “Noon sabe mo ayaw mo ng english kaya ka nagengineering tapos hate mo din ang computer noon pero tingnan mo kung san ka napunta ngayon. Kailangan mo pa magaral ng english, kailangan mo pa humabol sa technology para maintindihan ang trabaho mo ngayon.” Very funny. She even told me that I should no longer use my personal excuse “MAPUAN ako at MAHINA talaga kame sa English!”. On my first job, I really need to enroll myself to an English Class. First to review the basic english (grammar). Second, to improve my conversation. And lastly, gain some confidence in dealing with people. Going back again to my first job, I’ve learned SEO from that company. And that is why I am here. I learned the world of internet. I even enjoy everything! (starting to love blogging)  I love the web 2.0, the social networks. When we got our dsl I also taught my mom how to used the internet and a little SEO. And now she’s a friendster addict (more addicted than I am). She learned so fast despite the fact that she is already above 50 of age. She even share to us her favorite websites where she watch movies, korean-novelas, newspaper sites etc. She is also into the online games. That is why she cannot finished her household chores. hahahaha…  Well that’s it for now. Need to review again. Till next time! No tag for this article.

The FIRST Certification Program for INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERS

Calling the attention of all Industrial Engineering graduates like me!

Atlast, Industrial Engineering graduates can be CERTIFIED.

What is PIIE Certification?

IE Certification is a voluntary process, which validates an individual’s qualifications in the field of industrial engineering (IE) professional practice.

It demonstrates to employers, clients, and peers the individual’s knowledge and experience and signifies his or her commitment to continued excellence in IE professional practice.

In addition, it increases visibility, builds credibility, and validates expertise with those outside the profession.

Why Get Certified?

Mark of a Professional

• Help promote a clearer public awareness and understanding of the role of the IEs in society, and to aid in ensuring that fellow IEs perform their services in a manner which recognizes as paramount public health and safety
• Employers look to licensure or certification in evaluating the advancement potential of employees

Enhanced status in the eyes of the public

• Equates the industrial engineer with other professionals licensed in other fields.
• Assurance that the individual IE has passed at least a minimum screen of competence.

Adds Credibility and Respect

• It polishes one’s reputation as a qualified industrial engineer

How to apply?

For CIE Applicants, each application should be accompanied by:

• a filled-out Application Form and one (1) photocopy using IECB-CIE Form No. 2
• authenticated/Certified true copy of Transcript of Records or Diploma
• four (4) colored 2” x 2” size ID pictures
• NSO/LGU certified birth certificate or naturalization documents
• application fee of PHP 500.00.

When will be the exam?

Target date of CIE Exams is on November 22, 2008. Venue to be arranged.

What will be the coverage?

Coverage for review: 10 Hours (500 points total)

Part 1: Engineering Fundamentals – Dynamics of Rigid Bodies, Engineering Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Elementary Electrical Engineering.
Part 2: Work Standards / Information Systems – (2 hours)
Part 3: Production planning and materials control systems / manufacturing and service facilities – (2 hours)
Part 4: Statistical Process Control Systems / Operations Resaerch Models for production and operations – (3 hours)

If you have questions, kindly contact:

IECB Secretariat Office

G/F Pacific Coast Plaza Condominium, Coastal Road, Parañaque 1701, Philippines

Tel: (632) 879-8381 / 879-7956

Telefax: (632) 879-8103

Visit the Industrial Engineers Certification Board Website!

UCPB ATM messes up AGAIN!

Are you really dedicated to provide good customer service? And it happens again to me. POOR BANKING SYSTEM! Awhile ago, I went down our building around 1 pm to withdraw a cash for my monthly bills. And again the banking system is offline. I am not surprised with that actually I am use to that. But when I came down again around 4 pm, I thought that the ATM machine is already working. Actually it is working at that moment. I insert my ATM card, enter my pin no. check my remaining balance, ask for a receipt and finally decided to withdraw cash. And then I waited for a seconds to release my ATM card, receipt and to end with NO MONEY to come out! At that point, I thought that it might debit my ATM account again. So I hurriedly insert again my ATM card to check my balance. Thank GOD It doesn’t debit my account but my concern is why is that they are not putting any signage if there ATM machine is offline. It doesn’t end my story to that, after the incident I decided to go inside the bank to report their ATM machine but the guard that is on duty didn’t allow me to go inside the bank. He pointed the signage in front of the glass door of the bank “CLOSED”. I wonder why they are closed at that moment while I asked my coworker about the time that a bank should be close and it is only 4pm. The guard didn’t entertain my concern; he talked to me in a little space (10mm to be exact of the size of the space of the door! Don’t ask me if I am right about the measurement I am an Engineer! Pft!) of the door without opening it. It really dismays me. Just so my whole day wont be ruined I decided to go back to my office BUT blog the incident that happen to me. So tell me, do you want to be a victim like me? Well, don’t be. Don’t open any account with UCPB. There are more good banks than them.

“Walis Tingting”

hay..bakit nga ba walis tingting? hahaha.. kasi po.. Kahapon, noon lang ulit ako nakahawak ng walis tingting pagkatapos mamatay ng Nanay at Tatay ko noong 2002.So ilang taon din akong di naglilinis di ba? hahahaha!  Nasa mga lola ko kasi kame kahapon, di ba linggo siempre family gathering ganun naman talaga ang kinalakihan ng mga pilipino di ba. Tapos ng bandang hapon.. lumabas ako sa likuran ng bahay ng lola ko.  Isang malawak na halamanan ang meron doon. May makikita kang iba’t ibang klase ng puno tulad ng kalamias, sinta papaya, sili, atis, bayabas, mangga, duhat, aloe vera, rosemary, mint tree, bonggavilla, aurora, sampaguita, dragon fruit,  my mickey mouse tree p nga na galing sa bakuran ng CCP..at madami pang iba.. tapos my nakita akong isang parte ng likuran na my madaming bagsak na dahon. Mga bagong bagsak at tiyong dahon na.. eh di ako mapakali sa totoo lang. Kaya tinawag ko ang nakababata kong pinsan na si miggs para iabot skin ang walis tingting at ang pandakot. Tska ako nagsimula magwalis. At dun ko lang naisip na kay tagal na din ng huling  beses akong nagwalis ng bakuran. Marahil dahil noong bata ako katuwang ko ang Nanay Pi ko sa pagwawalis kada hapon. Pero ng siya ay nawala na bigla din naglaho ang mga gawain namin noon. Hinahanap hanap ko tuloy ang lola ko ngyn. Siya kasi ang nagpalaki sakin. Ika nga ng mama ko “spoiled bratt” daw ako. Kasi bigay lahat sakin ng lola at lolo ko. Tapos kahapon, sinariwa ko ang mga alaala namin noong bata pako. Ultimo amoy ng siga (dahong sinisigaan) kahapon ko lang ulit naamoy. Kakaiba noh, pro masarap sa bahay ng lola ko kasi madaming puno. My puno pa nga ng kawayan e. Kaya iba ang simoy ng hangin. Napakalinis at napakalamig sa pakiramdam. Sana nga pag mapagbibigyan ako ng pagkakataon gusto ko pag ako nagkabahay ganun din tulad sa lola ko. Presko, Maliwanag. Pero ng ako ay natapos na sa pag dadakot ng dahon at pagsisiga… natawa ako kasi nanigas ang mga kamay ko.. hahahaha.. di na pala ako sanay magwalis ng gnung katagal. Pero naglilinis ako ng kwarto ha. kaya lang sa liit ng kwarto ko mabilis ko lang iyon nalilinis. Yun ang kwento ng walis tingting.