Category Archives: People

Time Capsule

Posted on October 23, 2011 by bong

IT’S AMAZING how a single photo captures the timeless bond among old friends wearing their younger faces. These are the wonderful men and women of ACI Systems Inc. This serves as the an electronic time capsule for each and every … Continue reading →

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Steve Jobs, 1955-2011

Posted on October 6, 2011 by bong

Steve Jobs, tech visionary: 1955-2011 The Email From Tim Cook, Apple CEO, To Apple Staff Steve Jobs’ Greatest Achievements Why Steve Jobs Matters to You Steve Jobs Through the Years President Obama on the Passing of Steve Jobs: “He changed … Continue reading →

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My first (and probably last) attempt at Wedding Photography

Posted on September 9, 2011 by bong

AUGUST 13, 2011. Our good friend, Liezel Jean Gerada finally tied the knot with long-time love, Ryan Briones. Theirs is a love story made for soap operas. Their wedding day has two profound significance: (1) It was the realization of … Continue reading →

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Two birthdays in May. There should have been three.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by bong

WE CELEBRATED two birthdays at home in May — for my beloved Nanay (May 3) and for my niece, Mhaio (May 27), who is currently staying with us.  We did the celebration for both on May 26. There should have … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Andrew Lloyd Weber and Pepper Steak

Posted on July 23, 2011 by bong

JUNE 26, 2011.  Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo, CCP.  My xxGF managed to see one of the only 13 runs of The Music of Andrew Lloyd Weber for the Manila leg of its Australia, New Zealand and Asia Tour.  As of this posting … Continue reading →

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Marielle’s birthday celebration at home (Photo Slideshow)

Posted on July 15, 2011 by bong

MARIELLE celebrated her 8th birthday on July 8 with a simple family dinner at home. Of course she had her cake — not one but two — and she ate it, too! Wearing a shirt from her mom (she loves … Continue reading →

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Welcome back, Boss

Posted on May 19, 2011 by bong

MAY 17 — the mood in the office was relaxed and upbeat.  On this day we were expecting our President and CEO, Jose Eduardo Delgado — JED to us — to be reporting back to work after almost two weeks … Continue reading →

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A rare reunion. A send-off for Dyk.

Posted on March 18, 2011 by bong

Exactly a month ago today, I attended a rare and almost impromptu reunion with former colleagues and good friends from my ACI/IBM days.  A very dear friend, Dyk Raymundo, was to leave the country for New Zealand in less than … Continue reading →

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Our Cebu and Bohol family vacation

Posted on March 9, 2011 by bong

For our annual family holiday we went to Cebu and Bohol.  We were planning to do Singapore but on December 31 we learned that my xxGF’s PAL miles would expire with the year so we hurriedly booked a trip that … Continue reading →

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Last Christmas: Good things do last

Posted on January 17, 2011 by bong

It has been our tradition to spend Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with my in-laws in Mariveles, Bataan.  For the 2nd year in a row now we celebrated Christmas in Tina’s new house.  Tina is my xxGF’s younger sister and … Continue reading →

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Coptic (A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land)

Posted on January 9, 2011 by bong

The recent news of a bombing targetting Copts or Coptics in Egypt reminded me that just about two months ago I was in Egypt myself, together with my ex-exgirlfriend and my parents-in-law, visiting the coptic churches in Cairo.  The thought that … Continue reading →

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DELWATER Christmas Party 2010

Posted on December 28, 2010 by bong

Here’s a video slideshow of the photos taken during our company Christmas party on December 22, 2010 at the S&L Quadrangle.

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