It's Baby Jesus's Birthday Today

 TO LEAVE A COMMENT, CLICK  ABOVE POST TITLE.  COMMENT BOX WILL APPEAR BELOW THIS POST. 

courtesy of christmaswow.com

I always have a soft spot for Christmas and Christmas songs in particular.  I remember my daughter each time as I love her very mcuh.

courtesy of 123-wallpaper.blogspot.com

Another thing about Christmas is that every thing seems different.  We cannot help feeling a little joy just taking a ride on our ordinary bus, walking here and there to and fro and all the components of modern daily life.  We see a little bit more smiles and hear more greets (of course) and how can we not notice the gifts being wrapped and delivered.

For a few days, we put our problems aside and just try to be a little more cheerful.

Though not yet the new year, it is also the time that we say I will clean up my Act (and my room) and start anew.  And that is what a birthday really is, ANOTHER CHANCE OF A BIRTH YEAR TO PROVE THAT TO THE LORD THAT IT WAS WORTH IT LENDING THIS BODY TO US.

courtesy of allgraphics123.com

That is my take on Christmas.  While I do shed a tear every Christmas, it is also a Christmas of Hope and Dreams coming . . .


WISHING ALL MY READERS A BLESSED CHRISTMAS FILLED WITH OUR MOST CHERISHED DREAMS, OUR UNDYING HOPES AND STREAMS UPON STREAMS OF JOY.



By the way, I would like to invite you to visit my Sulit Homepage as there are some business opportunities that you guys might be able to help me out with. If you are interested, just click the Sulit Logo below:


By the way, I am conducting a One-on-One Consultation on How to Setup and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet. Topics include How to Evaluate a Site for Lotto, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, Actual Operations, How to Prevent Fraud, How to Compete Against Other Lotto Outlets and many more. Please allot at least 2 hours for each session. My fee is only P2,000 per person (Group discount available). Just text me your full name and "Lotto Setup" to 0922-8831225 or call 514-2905 for details.

Acquiring a Lotto outlet is a lot cheaper than purchasing a Franchise from Zagu (P320,000) or Siomai House (P250,000) and it is simple to operate.

Latest news: PCSO has lowered the Cash Bond requirement and an individual is now allowed to own 3 lotto outlets.

My Rotary Club of Masambong Joins the Rotary International 3780 Children's Christmas Party

Bannerhead of the RI Rotary District 3780 Children's Christmas Party

Christmas is always about Children and what better way for us Grown-ups to share our Blessings and Joy with kids of our less-fortunate families.  For this year 2011, the Rotary International District 3780 (to which my Rotary Club of Masambong is affiliated with) together with the support of the Philippine National Police held it at the relatively huge PNP Multi-purpose Center inside the Camp Crame, headquarters of the Philippines' Police Force.

A Project of my Rotary Club of Masambong

RC of Masambong beneficiary were 20 selected studes from the Masambong Elementary School

These are Teachers  Jo & Marilyn & Grade 3 studes of the Masambong Elementary School that the Rotary Club of Masambong sponsored

Not only resources in assets were provided but members of the Police Force were present together with fellow Rotarians in making sure the event will be a Success and in fact, it was as there were about 500 kids laughing and screaming to their heart's content.

Special recognition for members of the Phil National Police who helped in bringing the Rotary Internation Dist 3780 Children's Christmas Party to fruition

RI 3780 Gov J Cifra with PNP Support Group

The event started quite early (around 7:30am) when our Current Club President Erwin Cuzon along with Club Secretary Jonalyn Alibangbang picked-up our Special Little Guests from the Church in Del Monte, Quezon City (North of Manila).

Traffic was bad as December 9, 2011 happened to be also the day the Philippine's Past President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, on order of the Courts, was escorted from the newly-built St Luke's Hospital in classy The Fort, Taguig City to be placed under hospital-arrest (a term new to the whole wide world, I think) at the government-owned Veterans Memorial Hospital in Quezon City (Trivia:  While the government hospital may not be as spanking new as St Luke's, it does have its own Golf Course which may be the Ultimate Amenity for the Rich and Famous.  Can any world-class hospital top that???)  .

 It was also the day when the weather did not cooperate and school classes were suspended due to the rains thereby making worse an already-horrendous traffic situation along the stretch of EDSA, Manila's Main Thoroughfare.

My Bosses : Prez Erwin & Sec Jonalyn

Finally, our Group reached the venue and there were already a lot of kids chatting away and eating and eating lots of ice cream.  (There were a number of ice cream carts strategically scattered along the long hall way.  Credit to the logistic prowess of the PNP.)

This boy was so absorbed in eating his ice cream

Kids and Ice cream go together very well:

I couldn't resist taking this pic of a boy holding an ice cream cone and in deep thought.  I wonder what was on his mind??

It's a great feeling licking Ice Cream

This Little Angel is my Petite Miss Photogenic throughout the Rotary Christmas Party

How many kids with an Ice Cream cone in hand?

Ice Cream vendor going home with a now-empty cart

 As part of our community service, Rotary District 3780 Gov J Cifra is seen talking with the children about our Policeman and their part in the lives of our children.

Rotary Governor J Cifra talking to the Children about the role of our policeman and why they should not fear them when a policeman comes along their way

After the Ice Cream, comes the Games and there were several held which created the most excitement among the throngs of kids everywhere:

Despite the thrill, the little girl had time to face the cam for a good pic!

Notice the little girl's BIG SMILE as she holds tightly her classmates in the hope of winning the newspaper dance

Noticed the Rope hanging above the boy's head if he fails to shoot the straw into the bottle.  Joke Joke

RC of Pagasa & Bangkok Chairman Oyie Valarao awarding the Cash Prizes to our Masambong wards

These 2 Masambong studes won a Best Dance round (see P50 bill on hand)

From Teacher Jo's huge smile, obviously her proteges WON!

Notice that the Pabitin under heavy POLICE PROTECTION to make sure no adults will ASSAULT the Pabitin.

After all the shouting and jumping around, it is now to CHOW courtesy of Jollibee (who else but the kids' favorite spot):

Kids scrambled to get their pics with Jollibee. (Notice the small boy with 2 hands raised)

More kids. And remember the kid, his hand up in protest!!! (hehehehe)

Jollibee and friend doing a Dance to the delight of the kids

Even these 2 Lady Policemen could not help but show their SMILES while escorting Jollibee's friend

These 2 Educators represent the UNSUNG HEROES OF OUR PHILIPPINE SOCIETY.  In their hands they hold the KEY TO THE FUTURE LEADERS OF OUR COUNTRY AND OF OUR BUSINESSES.  AND YET, not enough Tools and Care are given to them in molding our precious future leaders.

I expressed my opinion to my fellow Rotarians at the Rotary Club of Masambong that if there ever  is a noble project that I would want to be a part of, it will be a PROJECT THAT WILL DIRECTLY BENEFIT OUR YOUTH.  I feel that not enough is done to help our EDUCATORS to do a much much better job in preparing our Youth not only to be Responsible Citizens but to make full use of the Body that our Creator has ONLY lent us.


The finale:

Mugging up for the camera while lining up for their giveaways

The End

Oooops!!!  NOT QUITE THE END.  MORE LIKE A P.S. Some Kids pics to share with you. I love taking images of Children.

It is in the PURITY of their poses.

Notice all the pics.  There is almost always ONE sweet face looking at the cam.

FINALLY, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL MY READERS.





By the way, I would like to invite you to visit my Sulit Homepage as there are some business opportunities that you guys might be able to help me out with. If you are interested, just click the Sulit Logo below:

By the way, I am conducting a One-on-One Consultation on How to Setup and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet. Topics include How to Evaluate a Site for Lotto, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, Actual Operations, How to Prevent Fraud, How to Compete Against Other Lotto Outlets and many more. Please allot at least 2 hours for each session. My fee is only P2,000 per person (Group discount available). Just text me your full name and "Lotto Setup" to 0922-8831225 or call 514-2905 for details.



Acquiring a Lotto outlet is a lot cheaper than purchasing a Franchise from Zagu (P320,000) or Siomai House (P250,000) and it is simple to operate.



Latest news: PCSO has lowered the Cash Bond requirement and an individual is now allowed to own 3 lotto outlets.

Rotary International District 3780 Christmas Party at Camp Crame

Rotary International District 3780 Mardi Gras Christmas Party for 2011

Theme of this Year 2011 Christmas Party hosted by Rotary International District 3780 is Mardi Gras in December.  This is my first time to attend a Christmas Party hosted by the Rotary Club District 3780 (of which my Club, the Rotary Club of Masambong, is affiliated with) and for this year 2011, it was held at the PNP Multi-Purpose Center inside Camp Crame in the heart of Manila (for those in the dark, that's where the Philippine National Police or PNP is based).


How did it come about that a Christmas Party is inside a Police headquarters?  No, it is not meant to keep us in our best behavior but rather, the newly-appointed PNP Director General, Gen. Nicanor Bartolome, happens to head also the Rotary Club of Camp Crame.

But being in a humongous Police Headquarters did not detract from the fun and revilement as the Rotary District 3780 Christmas Party not only had its fair share of blaring noise, shouts and laughter as well as blazing and flashing lights, it was also attended by, in my estimate, at least a thousand Rotarians and Spouses and other well-wishers.

There was a lot of pomp as befitting a Mardi Gras Festival, to wit:

 

Yellowfin Tuna on Death Row

There was a lot of good food (a sumptuous Buffet complemented by a separate table for fresh Sushi (with a fresh Tuna on display as Body of Evidence) and another for the roasted Calf (it was on display before being parceled out to hungry Rotarians).

Madame Past Prez Polly Marcelo & part of the Group who planned the whole Rotary District 3780 Gig

This the official table we had to guard & that's the official  Rotary Club of Masambong signage on top of it

Since empty tables were going out fast, I was tasked by the Madame Past President Polly Marcelo to guard our table at all costs.  Thankfully, Toni, the Madame's stunning daughter and fellow Rotarian and soon-to-be Business Mogul, kept me company and we did talk about Business (boring stuff to the typical partygoer but hey, we both are not typical!!!).  We also did take pics (just like typical partygoers.)

Ms. Toni A. Marcelo (stunning could be an understatement)

Great the masks fit!!

Glam photos galore:

My Rotary bosses --- Current Prez Erwin Cuzon & Past Prez Polly Marcelo, the Pillars of the Rotary of Masambong

We are honored to stand in the same breadth with newly-appointed PNP Director General Nicanor Bartolome.  (In photo is Current Prez Erwin, Past Prez Polly, Club Sec Jonalyn, Toni, Marco & me ( the guy on the left with the ill-fitting Coat)

Retired General S. Pagdilao also honored us with a Pic. That's Prez Erwin, Past Prez Polly, Jonalyn, Toni, Marco & better-half and lastly, me

Rotary District 3780 Governor Jess Cifra & members of the Rotary Club of Masambong

Prez Erwin, Titus & Marco

Photo taken of Rotary Club of Masambong with a full stomach (Notice Rotarian at other table posing too)

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie poses (oh well,  what's in a name when NICE PEOPLE are involved?):

That's it!! Till the next Christmas Party in 2012.  Should beat this year for it to be called a Success!



By the way, I would like to invite you to visit my Sulit Homepage as there are some business opportunities that you guys might be able to help me out with. If you are interested, just click the Sulit Logo below:





By the way, I am conducting a One-on-One Consultation on How to Setup and Operate Your Own Lotto Outlet. Topics include How to Evaluate a Site for Lotto, The Proper Way to Apply with the PCSO, Actual Operations, How to Prevent Fraud, How to Compete Against Other Lotto Outlets and many more. Please allot at least 2 hours for each session. My fee is only P2,000 per person (Group discount available). Just text me your full name and "Lotto Setup" to 0922-8831225 or call 514-2905 for details.

Acquiring a Lotto outlet is a lot cheaper than purchasing a Franchise from Zagu (P320,000) or Siomai House (P250,000) and it is simple to operate.

Latest news: PCSO has lowered the Cash Bond requirement and an individual is now allowed to own 3 lotto outlets.