Category Archives: Events

The legend of Ahahah Hill

Posted on December 7, 2010 by bong

One of the more memorable episodes of our First Bataan Expedition on Oct. 16, 2010 happened just about 10 minutes from the start of our ride in a place that we’ve since came to call Ahahah Hill. Now I am … Continue reading →

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Christmas is in the air… And in the lights, too!

Posted on December 1, 2010 by bong

The simple yet elegant and eye-catchy Christmas decoration of the Cash and Carry mall near the corner of South Luzon Expressway and Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue (formerly Buendia) caught my eyes.   I was approaching the Buendia Flyover on my … Continue reading →

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Reconnecting with long-lost friends, courtesy of FaceBook

Posted on July 23, 2010 by bong

How time flies!  My High School graduating class — AAIC Batch 1987 — will be marking its 25th year anniversary in 2012.  I made this realization 2 years ago and, as the Class President of our class, I felt it … Continue reading →

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A birthday celebration fit for a Princess

Posted on July 20, 2010 by bong

Our little princess, Marielle, turned seven on July 8.  We celebrated it on July 11 — a Sunday — at Fun Ranch in the new Fontera Verde complex in Ortigas.  For a 7th birthday, it was a grand celebration fit … Continue reading →

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“Graduation Hill”

Posted on June 25, 2010 by bong

“Graduation Hill” is a place.  But it is not a specific place.  It varies from person to person.  In my case, my “graduation hill” is a 1- to 2-kilometer stretch of extreme downhill and uphill trails somewhere in the mountains … Continue reading →

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Lara Marielle: Kindergarten Graduate, Keynote Speaker, Best in Computer

Posted on May 24, 2010 by bong

You have to allow me this moment to brag.  I am, after all, just a proud dad! ‘Twas a triple treat for proud me when Marielle graduated from pre-school on March 20.  She was obviously among the top graduates of … Continue reading →

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7 hours 30 minutes

Posted on May 21, 2010 by bong

“The things Filipinos endure for their politicians!” Yes I know that is a very cynical way to look back at the just concluded elections.  Let me take that back and replace with this… “The things Filipinos endure for democracy!” I … Continue reading →

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Special Invitation for Floyd Mayweather

Posted on December 11, 2009 by bong

THIS is so freakin’ funny. †Whoever made this photo collage must be a big fan of the PacMan. †And has plenty of time to waste. The only thing that worries me is that there seems to be no more room … Continue reading →

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69 | Globe (In)Visibility | Tsoko.Nut @ TEE | Da Vinci said

Posted on November 3, 2009 by bong

SIXTY NINE: What a number!† But before imaginations get any dirtier, thatís the number of minutes it took me to complete the 10K Run in this yearís Adidas King of the Road (KOTR) held at Bonifacio Global City last Sunday, … Continue reading →

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Praying the “Oratio Imperata” for Deliverance from Calamities

Posted on October 8, 2009 by bong

I am not a particularly prayerful person. †But I believe in the power of prayer and, in my lifetime, have seen many times that prayer really works. †Im most cases, it is the only one that works when all else … Continue reading →

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Surreal yet so real

Posted on September 29, 2009 by bong

After spending almost 7-hours in the relative safety of my car in a luckily still-flood-free road, I was stunned to hear, read, and see the devastation brought about by Typhoon Ondoy. †At first I found it difficult to comprehend the … Continue reading →

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The day typhoon Ondoy wreaked havoc in Metro Manila

Posted on September 28, 2009 by bong

Typhoon “Ondoy” is now touted to have caused the worst flooding in Metro Manila in 20 years! Luckily, my kids were safely at home and away from the floods. †There was no power interruption in our place. †Cable TV was … Continue reading →

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