Originally, dapat sa Vigan pupunta ang mga singles ng barkada. Pero dahil mas pinili ni Cheng ang studies over friends and lover, hindi na kami tumuloy sa Vigan. Sa august na lang daw kami tutuloy sabi ni Ivo.
(Correction: Sabi ni Cheng, hindi daw ito totoo. In fact mas pinili nga nya ang friends at outings kay muntik na yang maging graduate school drop-out).
Saturday, May 26, kami ay pumunta sa Zambales.
Nagising ako nang around 5 am. Pagkaligo ko eh ginising ko si Jack via phone. As usual, mahirap syang gisingin. Sa awa nag poong maykapal, by 7 am eh ready na sya. Since hindi pa sya nagkakape, medyo mainit pa ang ulo nya. Bumili kami ng ice sa Mini Stop para lumamig ang mga drinks namin - Red Horse, Cervesa Negra, San Mig Strong, Soya Milk, Chokolait, at Soft drinks.
Mga 8 am eh dinaanan namin si Ivo sa 7 11 kamuning. Nanginginain ang lolo mo pagdating namin. Isinakay nya ang kanyang scuba gears, backpack at travelling bag. He's such a light traveler talaga! Buti pa si Jack at isang pink lang na bag na pamalengke ang dala (mukha kasing fishnet!).
8:45 eh nag-stop over kami sa Holidayland sa San Fernando, Pampanga. Ang breakfast namin eh Pampanga's specialty: tocino omelet with rice at syempre and batirol (Pampanga's version of the Chocolate Eh). Grabe ansarap mag-breakfast dahil katabi namin ang pool. Kungnaka-swimming trunks lang ako nun eh tumalon na siguro ako. Ha ha ha.
After breakfast we drove again. 11:30 na ata kami nakarating sa Olongapo dahil sobra trapik. Bumaba ako sa Olongapo to meet some old friends samantalang si Ivo at Jack ay nag-lunch sa SBMA. At nagkapi ng dalawang beses. Sosyal talaga mga friends ko na ito.
4pm eh binalikan nila ako at nag-drive na kami papuntang San Antonio. Grabe, napakaganda ng tanawin. Sobra ganda ng kalsada, maayos. Tagsibol na kaya green na green ang kabukiran. Andaming goats at cows na nag-ge-graze. I wonder kung hindi sila nagsasawa sa damo. Dapat i-try naman nila ang pork. or beef. para rich in protein.
Huminto kami along San Antonio Highway. Si Ivo ay kailangang umihi sa likod ng puno ng kawayan. Si Jack ay kailangang mag-yosi break. Ako ay unimon ng soya milk. Nagpa=picture din kami ni Jack sa tabi ng mga kambing. Masang-masa ang dating namin. Very close pa sa nature.
Ang Pundaquit pala ay isang fsihing community sa Southwest San Antonio. Nung dumating kami eh sunset na. Very progressive talaga ang sunset. Nag-iiba ng colors every minute. Ganda! May yellow, may purple, may violet, may orange. Kaming tatlo ay umupo sa buhanginan habang nanonood ng sunset. The setting is so romantic and familiar. It turns out, sa Pundaquit pala nag-shooting ang "Maging Sino Ka Man".
Mga 7 pm na ata dumating yung mga fellow Docents from Ayala Museum: Marilyn, Abet, Pat, Ian, Tess, Van, Kay.
We had dinner na most seafoods. I was introduced to the local fish variety, Lipistikan. Lasang tilapia sya. Pero hindi nasarapan si Marilyn kasi pati balat kinain nya.
After dinner, yosi break. Nahati ang table between the first world and the third world. The third world guys are the yosi guys. Hurray!!!!
Nag-inuman kami hanggang magdaman. Naglaitan, nag kwentuhan, nagbugubugan. Ang pikon ay talo. Hindi na kami nakapag-night swimming dahil malakas ang alon.
Kami ay natulog...... Maaga pa kaming gigising. Sana magising si Jack nang maaga.
Next blog. Camara Island and Capones Island.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
ONE RAINY AFTERNOON
It was almost a year since we last saw each other and almost two months since we last communicated via SMS. So I was rather surprised when you asked me to see you in Olongapo. I was surprised because I thought you don't want to see me anymore.
Ours is something undefined. Something unforgettable. It's there but it's not there actually. Thank you for always being there especially during the lowest part of my life. Thank you for the moments. Reminiscing was such a good thing. There you are. Talking, shouting, singing. And in the end, I understood. All along....
It was one rainy morning when I drove to Olongapo and it was raining when I left. But at least I know... some good things really never last.
Ours is something undefined. Something unforgettable. It's there but it's not there actually. Thank you for always being there especially during the lowest part of my life. Thank you for the moments. Reminiscing was such a good thing. There you are. Talking, shouting, singing. And in the end, I understood. All along....
It was one rainy morning when I drove to Olongapo and it was raining when I left. But at least I know... some good things really never last.
Saturday, May 12, 2007
TIFP Batch 2006-2007 Graduation Ceremonies
Finally, after a full year of hardwork and full year of sacrificing our Saturdays just to attend classes at the Asian Institute of Management, last May 11, 2007, we received our diplomas in lavish program.
The official call time was 5PM. However, the ceremonies started at around 6pm. At that point, nobody knows who will be graduating with satisfaction, distinction. We still don't know the top 10 students.
The BPI contingent was seated on a table and are hoping that at least 1 rep will land in the top 10.
During the awarding of diplomas, it was revealed that Kim, Winston, and Jok are graduating with distinction. I was not called. My goodness! Our Administrator informed us that those who were not called are the top 10 students. What!!!!
To make the long story short, I was the last to be called. I can't believe it, I am the Class Valedictorian.
Our administrator announced that it is our Salutatorian who will be sent to the National Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University, Illinois to attend a special trust course. She is the only one in the Top 10 with no exam scores below 80. This also happened last year.
Sabi ng iba, sayang daw at hindi ako ang nakakuha ng Special Scholarship. My score kasi in the check-up exam for Transfer Agency and Other Trust Functions was less than 80% although my final exam score was 100%. Well ganun talaga, rules are rules. It's not meant for me. I'm happy because I am still the valedictorian. They can't take that away from me. I will forever be listed in the List of Valedictorian students. I thank the Lord for that.
After ceremonies, we had little kasiyahan. Nag-disco ang mga students and teachers. Swing, cha cha, boogie, foxtrot. Halos midnight na natapos ang kasayahan.
Once again congratulations to Jok, Winston, Kim and Karen. Good luck sa mga susunod na batch from BPI.
The official call time was 5PM. However, the ceremonies started at around 6pm. At that point, nobody knows who will be graduating with satisfaction, distinction. We still don't know the top 10 students.
The BPI contingent was seated on a table and are hoping that at least 1 rep will land in the top 10.
During the awarding of diplomas, it was revealed that Kim, Winston, and Jok are graduating with distinction. I was not called. My goodness! Our Administrator informed us that those who were not called are the top 10 students. What!!!!
To make the long story short, I was the last to be called. I can't believe it, I am the Class Valedictorian.
Our administrator announced that it is our Salutatorian who will be sent to the National Graduate Trust School, Northwestern University, Illinois to attend a special trust course. She is the only one in the Top 10 with no exam scores below 80. This also happened last year.
Sabi ng iba, sayang daw at hindi ako ang nakakuha ng Special Scholarship. My score kasi in the check-up exam for Transfer Agency and Other Trust Functions was less than 80% although my final exam score was 100%. Well ganun talaga, rules are rules. It's not meant for me. I'm happy because I am still the valedictorian. They can't take that away from me. I will forever be listed in the List of Valedictorian students. I thank the Lord for that.
After ceremonies, we had little kasiyahan. Nag-disco ang mga students and teachers. Swing, cha cha, boogie, foxtrot. Halos midnight na natapos ang kasayahan.
Once again congratulations to Jok, Winston, Kim and Karen. Good luck sa mga susunod na batch from BPI.
TIFP One Year Course on Trust Operations and Investment Management
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The course is divided into two semesters. The first semester deals with the fundamentals of the various trust arrangements and the legal environment under which they are established and carried out. The second semester is about the services rendered by trust departments in order to fulfill their duties under the various arrangements learned in the previous semester. Since the second semester builds on the first, it is highly recommended that a participant be enrolled for both semesters and in the order given.
Offered by the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines
The course is divided into two semesters. The first semester deals with the fundamentals of the various trust arrangements and the legal environment under which they are established and carried out. The second semester is about the services rendered by trust departments in order to fulfill their duties under the various arrangements learned in the previous semester. Since the second semester builds on the first, it is highly recommended that a participant be enrolled for both semesters and in the order given.
Offered by the Trust Institute Foundation of the Philippines
Course at the Trust Institute Completed!
Congratulations to the following officers of BPI Asset Management & Trust Group on the occasion of completing the One Year Course on Trust Operations and Investment Management:
AM Karen Gail Evangelista-Santos (Account Management Dept. I)
SM Kim O. Chua (Account Management Dept. IV), With Distinction
Mgr Winston A. Obidos (Account Management Dept. III), With Distinction
Mgr Jocelyn Barcelona-Duhaylungsod (Account Management Dept. I), With Distinction
Mgr Michael G. Munsayac (Account Mgt Dept. II), With Distinction & Valedictorian
Sa wakas natapos din ang isang taong paghihirap. No need to wake up early every Saturday just to attend classes at the Asian Institute of Management. I can still remember attending classes in short pants and backpack, and majority of the time, latecomer. I usually arrive 20 minutes after the teacher has arrived and mind you, I always sit in front. Ha ha ha.
Topics covered include the following:
First Semester
FIRST SEMESTER
History, Establishment, Administration & Termination of Trust - Atty. Guia Legazpi
Civil Law (Law on Donation, Trust, Succession, Law on Property) - Atty Manuel Curato of PCIB
Estate Planning - (Atty. Reynaldo Geronimo, Senior Partner of RMBSA)
Will Drafting and Intestate Succession - (Atty. Guia Legazpi, Advent Capital)
Taxation - (Atty. Fred Tancongco, VP of BDO Private Bank)
Custodianship - (Atty. Mari Paz Garcia, MBTC Legal)
Guardianship and Other Court Trusts - (Atty. Fred Tancongco, VP of BDP Private Bank)
Mortage Trust Indentures - (Atty Rene Betita, VP of Robinsons Bank)
Employee Benefit Plans - (Atty. Josephine Jolejole, VP of, UBP)
TRansfer Agency and Other Functions (AVP Adora Yanga, RCBC)
Second Semester
Government Regulations on Trust (Ms. Concepcion Garcia, BSP)
Fixed Income Investments (FVP Willy Talastas, Security Bank)
Equity Investments (VP Angie Pacis, Multinational Investment Corp)
Fundamental Analysis (VP Cora Guidote, SM Group)
Technical Analysis (AVP Joan Eala, BPI)
Options, Swaps and Non Deliverable Forwards (SVP Paul San Pedro, ABN Amro)
Real Estate Investments (Atty, Rey Geronomo, RMBSA Law Offices)
Unit Investment Trust Funds (VP Willy Talastas, Security Bank)
Trust Accounting & Internal Audit (VP Grace Suarez, Standard Chartered Bank)
Portfolio Management (Ms. Pat Wycoco, IFC and VP Fritz Ocampo of Deutche)
Trust Marketing and Organization (Mr. Reevie Vergara, Treasurer of LBP)
Ethics (VP Maite Toledo, HSBC)
AM Karen Gail Evangelista-Santos (Account Management Dept. I)
SM Kim O. Chua (Account Management Dept. IV), With Distinction
Mgr Winston A. Obidos (Account Management Dept. III), With Distinction
Mgr Jocelyn Barcelona-Duhaylungsod (Account Management Dept. I), With Distinction
Mgr Michael G. Munsayac (Account Mgt Dept. II), With Distinction & Valedictorian
Sa wakas natapos din ang isang taong paghihirap. No need to wake up early every Saturday just to attend classes at the Asian Institute of Management. I can still remember attending classes in short pants and backpack, and majority of the time, latecomer. I usually arrive 20 minutes after the teacher has arrived and mind you, I always sit in front. Ha ha ha.
Topics covered include the following:
First Semester
FIRST SEMESTER
History, Establishment, Administration & Termination of Trust - Atty. Guia Legazpi
Civil Law (Law on Donation, Trust, Succession, Law on Property) - Atty Manuel Curato of PCIB
Estate Planning - (Atty. Reynaldo Geronimo, Senior Partner of RMBSA)
Will Drafting and Intestate Succession - (Atty. Guia Legazpi, Advent Capital)
Taxation - (Atty. Fred Tancongco, VP of BDO Private Bank)
Custodianship - (Atty. Mari Paz Garcia, MBTC Legal)
Guardianship and Other Court Trusts - (Atty. Fred Tancongco, VP of BDP Private Bank)
Mortage Trust Indentures - (Atty Rene Betita, VP of Robinsons Bank)
Employee Benefit Plans - (Atty. Josephine Jolejole, VP of, UBP)
TRansfer Agency and Other Functions (AVP Adora Yanga, RCBC)
Second Semester
Government Regulations on Trust (Ms. Concepcion Garcia, BSP)
Fixed Income Investments (FVP Willy Talastas, Security Bank)
Equity Investments (VP Angie Pacis, Multinational Investment Corp)
Fundamental Analysis (VP Cora Guidote, SM Group)
Technical Analysis (AVP Joan Eala, BPI)
Options, Swaps and Non Deliverable Forwards (SVP Paul San Pedro, ABN Amro)
Real Estate Investments (Atty, Rey Geronomo, RMBSA Law Offices)
Unit Investment Trust Funds (VP Willy Talastas, Security Bank)
Trust Accounting & Internal Audit (VP Grace Suarez, Standard Chartered Bank)
Portfolio Management (Ms. Pat Wycoco, IFC and VP Fritz Ocampo of Deutche)
Trust Marketing and Organization (Mr. Reevie Vergara, Treasurer of LBP)
Ethics (VP Maite Toledo, HSBC)
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
UP Naming Mahal
U.P. Naming Mahal
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U.P. Naming Mahal is the university hymn of the University of the Philippines. The melody for the song was written by Nicanor Abelardo, an alumnus and former faculty member of the U.P. College of Music and considered to be one of the Philippines' greatest musicians while the original English lyrics (as "U.P. Beloved") was taken from a poem by Teogenes Veles.
Lyrics
I.
U.P. naming mahal
Pamantasang hirang
Ang tinig namin
Sana'y iyong dinggin
Malayong lupain
Amin mang marating
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
II.
Luntian at pula
Sagisag magpakailanman
Ating ipagdiwang
Bulwagan ng dangal
Humayo't itanghal
Giting at tapang
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
U.P. Naming Mahal is the university hymn of the University of the Philippines. The melody for the song was written by Nicanor Abelardo, an alumnus and former faculty member of the U.P. College of Music and considered to be one of the Philippines' greatest musicians while the original English lyrics (as "U.P. Beloved") was taken from a poem by Teogenes Veles.
Lyrics
I.
U.P. naming mahal
Pamantasang hirang
Ang tinig namin
Sana'y iyong dinggin
Malayong lupain
Amin mang marating
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
Di rin magbabago ang damdamin
II.
Luntian at pula
Sagisag magpakailanman
Ating ipagdiwang
Bulwagan ng dangal
Humayo't itanghal
Giting at tapang
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan
Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan.
Sunday, May 6, 2007
This is the Moment
This song is my favorite videoke song. He he he
This Is The Moment!!
This is the moment, this is the day
When I send all my doubts and demons on their way
Every endeavor I have made ever
Is comin’ into play, is here and now today
This is the moment, this is the time
When the momentum and the moment are in rhyme
Give me this moment, this precious chance
I’ll gather up my past and make some sense at last
This is the moment when all I’ve done
When all the dreamin’, schemin’ and screaming become one
This is the day, see it sparkle and shine
When all I’ve lived for becomes mine
For all these years, I’ve faced the world alone
And now that the time has come to prove to them
I’ve made it on my own
This is the moment, my final test
Destiny beckoned, I never reckoned second best
I won’t look down, I must not fall
This is the moment, the sweetest moment of them all
This is the moment, damn all the odds
This day or never, I’ll sit forever with the gods
When I look back, I will always recall
Moment for moment,
.........this was the moment,
..................the greatest moment of them all.
This Is The Moment!!
This is the moment, this is the day
When I send all my doubts and demons on their way
Every endeavor I have made ever
Is comin’ into play, is here and now today
This is the moment, this is the time
When the momentum and the moment are in rhyme
Give me this moment, this precious chance
I’ll gather up my past and make some sense at last
This is the moment when all I’ve done
When all the dreamin’, schemin’ and screaming become one
This is the day, see it sparkle and shine
When all I’ve lived for becomes mine
For all these years, I’ve faced the world alone
And now that the time has come to prove to them
I’ve made it on my own
This is the moment, my final test
Destiny beckoned, I never reckoned second best
I won’t look down, I must not fall
This is the moment, the sweetest moment of them all
This is the moment, damn all the odds
This day or never, I’ll sit forever with the gods
When I look back, I will always recall
Moment for moment,
.........this was the moment,
..................the greatest moment of them all.
My Dream Program - PhD in Asian Finance
The Ph.D. in International Management - Major in Asian Finance
The Ph.D. Program in International Management was established to provide opportunities for a select group of intellectually gifted students to develop high-level research and teaching skills in international management with a particular focus on Asia and the Pacific. The goal of the program is to encourage the highest level of scholarship so graduates can look forward to career-long contributions in international management research, education, and service.
The College of Business Administration at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers a Doctor of Philosophy in International Management that will prepare you for a career in teaching and scholarly research at the university level. This full-time program emphasizes a strong foundation in both methodological and theoretical training. A teaching opportunity, supported by an ongoing seminar in pedagogy, will give you valuable experience in the classroom.
Program Specializations
Asian Finance: The Basic Program Design
Each sub-specialization offers four theory courses in that sub-specialized area during the first two years of the program. Further, the two basic theory courses are offered in each area during the first year of the program, so as to prepare students for their qualifying examinations. Each specialization offers a set of four research methods courses, often selected from existing offerings at other UH graduate programs. Additionally, each sub-specialization will require their students to take four advanced elective theory courses either within the CBA or in departments outside the college. The advanced elective theory courses will focus on International Asia/Pacific content areas. Last, all students must enroll in BUS 705: Seminar in International Management for the first two years of their program. Enrollment in BUS 705 after the first two years is voluntary.
Asian Finance: Plan of StudyThe following plan of study is provided as a sample; actual plan of study depends primarily on what is planned between the student, his/her advisor, and the Ph.D. Chair.
Year 1
FallMath 471: ProbabilityEcon 627: Mathematics for EconomicsEcon 628: Quantitative MethodsBus 705: Seminar in International Managment
SpringEcon 629: EconomicsEcon 606: Microeconomic Theory IFin 701: Theory of FinanceBus 705: Seminar in International Management
Qualifying Exam (mid-June with feedback by July1)File Student Progress Form 1 with Graduate Division.
Year 2
FallFIN 702: Seminar in InvestmentsEcon 608: Microeconomic Theory IIFin 703: Corporate Control and RestructuringBus 705: Seminar in International Management
SpringFin 704: Seminar in Asian FinanceElective: Game TheoryElectiveBus 705 - Seminary in International Management
YEAR 3
FallFin 799: Directed ReadingComprehensive Exam before OctoberAdmit to Candidacy, November
SpringFin 799 or Bus 800: Dissertation researchChair identified before JanuaryDissertation Committee before May
File Student Progress Form 2 with Graduate DivisionDefend dissertation proposal by July
YEAR 4
Fall and Spring Bus 800: Dissertation Research
Oral thesis defense by JulyFile Student Progress Form 3 with Graduate Division
The Ph.D. Program in International Management was established to provide opportunities for a select group of intellectually gifted students to develop high-level research and teaching skills in international management with a particular focus on Asia and the Pacific. The goal of the program is to encourage the highest level of scholarship so graduates can look forward to career-long contributions in international management research, education, and service.
The College of Business Administration at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers a Doctor of Philosophy in International Management that will prepare you for a career in teaching and scholarly research at the university level. This full-time program emphasizes a strong foundation in both methodological and theoretical training. A teaching opportunity, supported by an ongoing seminar in pedagogy, will give you valuable experience in the classroom.
Program Specializations
Asian Finance: The Basic Program Design
Each sub-specialization offers four theory courses in that sub-specialized area during the first two years of the program. Further, the two basic theory courses are offered in each area during the first year of the program, so as to prepare students for their qualifying examinations. Each specialization offers a set of four research methods courses, often selected from existing offerings at other UH graduate programs. Additionally, each sub-specialization will require their students to take four advanced elective theory courses either within the CBA or in departments outside the college. The advanced elective theory courses will focus on International Asia/Pacific content areas. Last, all students must enroll in BUS 705: Seminar in International Management for the first two years of their program. Enrollment in BUS 705 after the first two years is voluntary.
Asian Finance: Plan of StudyThe following plan of study is provided as a sample; actual plan of study depends primarily on what is planned between the student, his/her advisor, and the Ph.D. Chair.
Year 1
FallMath 471: ProbabilityEcon 627: Mathematics for EconomicsEcon 628: Quantitative MethodsBus 705: Seminar in International Managment
SpringEcon 629: EconomicsEcon 606: Microeconomic Theory IFin 701: Theory of FinanceBus 705: Seminar in International Management
Qualifying Exam (mid-June with feedback by July1)File Student Progress Form 1 with Graduate Division.
Year 2
FallFIN 702: Seminar in InvestmentsEcon 608: Microeconomic Theory IIFin 703: Corporate Control and RestructuringBus 705: Seminar in International Management
SpringFin 704: Seminar in Asian FinanceElective: Game TheoryElectiveBus 705 - Seminary in International Management
YEAR 3
FallFin 799: Directed ReadingComprehensive Exam before OctoberAdmit to Candidacy, November
SpringFin 799 or Bus 800: Dissertation researchChair identified before JanuaryDissertation Committee before May
File Student Progress Form 2 with Graduate DivisionDefend dissertation proposal by July
YEAR 4
Fall and Spring Bus 800: Dissertation Research
Oral thesis defense by JulyFile Student Progress Form 3 with Graduate Division
DLSU Alma Mater Hymn
Ok. pala ang hymn ng DLSU! Minsan ko lang sya nakanta. Thrice pala. Once during the College Recognition Program, once during the Graduation practice, and once din noong graduation. My freind Roselle and I were actually so out of place during the first time we sang the song with our fellow lasallians.
DLSU Alma Mater Hymn
Hail, Hail
Alma Mater,
Hail to De La Salle!
We'll hold your banner high and bright,
A shield of green and white,
We'll fight to keep your glory bright,
And never shall we fail,
Hail to thee our Alma Mater!
Hail! Hail! Hail!
http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/alma_mater.asp
DLSU Alma Mater Hymn
Hail, Hail
Alma Mater,
Hail to De La Salle!
We'll hold your banner high and bright,
A shield of green and white,
We'll fight to keep your glory bright,
And never shall we fail,
Hail to thee our Alma Mater!
Hail! Hail! Hail!
http://www.dlsu.edu.ph/inside/alma_mater.asp
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