My genuine appreciation and gratefulness to the interesting earthly-souls I encountered this year, with whom I've shared wonderful and fair moments. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, and may the year 2020 brings you progression and far vision!
Takas Bahay Series of 2k19 Review
1. House of Dave (HOD) Gatherings (Various Dates)
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| July 5, 2019 |
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| Year opening Gathering (January 3, 2019) |
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| Dave's Birthday Celebration at Four Seasons (March 26, 2019) |
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| June 17, 2019 |
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| Tong Yang (June 27, 2019) |
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| Casa Verde July 18, 2019 |
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| Tapsihan ni Vivian (July 30, 2019) |
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| When pneumonia strikes! (September 12, 2019) |
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| September 20, 2019 |
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| An on-the-spot encounter with the once youngs (golden pillar/thunder) of RMC at Eat Together, Capitol Common, Pasig City |
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| HOD and HIMD Friday Gathering at Nipa Hut Motoyori (November 15, 2019) |
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| HOD Christmas Gathering at Vikings Megamall (December 5, 2019) |
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| Samgyeopmasarap: Unlimited Korean BBQ at SM North (December 9, 2019) |
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| Tong Yang @ Centris: Celebrating Santino's Birthday (December 12, 2019) |
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| Birthday Party at Muntinlupa (December 15, 2019) |
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| Bamboo Organ Church of Las Piñas (December 15, 2019) |
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| Finally, after a year of planning, our dream of opening up an accounting firm has already materialized. ACE & Co. at your service! New beginnings and endless possibilities! |
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| Business meeting with our very first client. Thanks, for the trust! (March 24, 2019) |
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| And another... (May 20, 2019) |
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| Attending a tax seminar with our managing partner being one of the speakers |
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| My first time to sits as one of the panels for a feasibility study defense of Industrial Engineering students of Adamson University (June 11, 2019)... Financial Experts daw ako! :P |
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| Get together at Casa Roces (April 5, 2019) |
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| The aftermath of April 15 Celebration at Metrowalk (April 16, 2019) |
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| 6 months na kami! Celebration with the growing family at Vikings (October 15, 2019) |
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| Client meeting (November 8, 2019) |
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| Field Work (November 9, 2019) |
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| Meeting with an industry partner (November 26, 2019) |
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| Christmas Party of Autovolution and X-1R with the Original Sex Bomb Dancer (December 1, 2019) |
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| San Jose Del Monte Bulacan (December 12, 2019) |
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| July 27, 2019 |
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| March 30, 2019 |
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| Yakimix May 11, 2019 |
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| October 6, 2019 |
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| Year opening gathering at the "Crocodile-Stone" (January 1, 2019) |
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| Alay-lakad to Antipolo (Maundy Thursday - April 18, 2019) |
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| A visit to the future Hectar Mansion of the Rizal Landlord Don Johero ML at Pililia, Rizal (April 20 to 21, 2019) |
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| Manila Beer Festival (October 12, 2019) |
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| All4U Shabu-Shabu. Post climb meeting after the climb at Pulag with Rose and Reggie (July 4, 2019) |
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| Moron! Minsan Suman, Minsan Ikaw! (June 13, 2019) |
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| Fu-Tang Milk Tea. Lolx (March 23, 2019) |
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| Meet up with GSB classmates (January 12, 2019) |
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| Catch-up meeting at Habib Persian Cuisine (October 25, 2019) |
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| November 9, 2019 |
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| Catch-up Meeting with MBA Friends at the Black Canyon Ayala Circuit (November 30, 2019) |
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| Christening of Yris Lopez at Sto. Rosario de Pasig Church (December 8, 2019) |
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| Birthday celebration of the JKLT Home and Office Furniture CEO and Director Ms. Cristina Ayawon (August 7, 2019) |
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| Picture taking after the mass sponsored by the Accounting Department, COA, and CCIHOM (May 24, 2019) |
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| Despedida of Ms. Tin Solis (September 13, 2019) |
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| The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (October 18, 2019) The Theme of the Week: Mickey Mouse |
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| Buwan ng Wika (August 19, 2019) |
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| Sagala (May 31, 2019) |
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| Team Building Daw. Antipolo. April 30 to May 1, 2019 |
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| Seminar on RA 9184 at Pasig City Hall (October 7 to 8, 2019) |
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| 45th Birthday Celebration of Kuya (August 27, 2019) |
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| The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (October 25, 2019) The Theme of the Week: Batman |
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The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (November 8, 2019)
The Theme of the Week: Doraemon
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The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (November 15, 2019)
The Theme of the Week: Superman
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The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (November 22, 2019)
The Theme of the Week: Elmo
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| Inventory Count (November 24, 2019) |
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The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (November 29, 2019)
The Theme of the Week: Spiderman
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The Accounting Department: Road to Christmas 2k19 (December 6, 2019)
The Theme of the Week: Sponge Bob
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| Rizal Med @ 78th Christmas Party at the SMX Aura (December 10, 2019) Theme: Denim and White - Express! Create! Celebrate! |
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| Bidding and Award Committee-A Christmas Party at the Auditorium (December 13, 2019) |
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| Accounting Department Christmas Party at the Linden Suite (December 13 to 14, 2019) |
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| Red Christmas (December 20, 2019) |
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| Dad's Birthday at Comida China (January 2, 2019) |
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| Fam Pics |
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| Baptism of Lorenzo Cedrick Chua-Ramos at Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Reception at Dad's Megamall (February 9, 2019) |
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| Dinner at Three Sisters' (November 13, 2019) |
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| Christmas Feel in our home (November 16, 2019) |
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| Tito Boyet Turns 60! (December 18, 2019) |
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| It was a great night with overflowing wines and delicious cheeses! |
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| Elephant Party at Tita Betsy's House (December 24, 2019) |
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| Gift Opening |
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| Tita Laleigh's House (December 31, 2019) |
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| Cheers! |
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| The once peaceful and secluded place that we've seen a year ago is now starting to become a sanctuary of outdoor enthusiasts, and now in the developing phase of becoming an astounding garden of Celosia similar to that of Sirao's Garden in Cebu. |
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| Visiting the giant crocodile Lolong at the National Museum of Natural History |
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| HOD |
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| One of the best places I visited this year is the pear-shaped province of the Philippines. Camiguin is a magnificent and peaceful place, worth to be called a paradise. I want to live here! I will come back... |
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| A long stretch of fine sands... |
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| Yikes! A sanctuary of walo-walo snakes! |
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| To the south... |
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| Catch-up tour with the trios. We tried the bamboo bike and rediscovered some of the historical landmarks behind the walls of Intramuros |
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| Food trip in Ongpin |
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| First exploration to Mt. Langayan, located at another secluded part of Abra. The experience is one-of-a-kind. The trail is not easy as it comprised of several river crossings (one of the cleanest rivers I've seen in my travels) which I'm not fond of. Only 4 made it to the pinnacle. |
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| The place is undeniably untouched. Sublime is an understatement to describe the greatness that can be seen along the way. But if I'll be given another chance for a comeback, my response will be... NOOOOOOO! |
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| Sta. Clara de Monte Falco and reception at Pasig City Rain Forest (RAVE) |
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| September 8, 2019, at Jollibee Shangri-La Plaza |
Ilha Formosa! This is how the European Voyagers described Taiwan during ancient times - a beautiful land.
I joined the team of Hikayat Mountaineers towards the realization of the dream of reaching the apex of Taiwan, and of north-east Asia. Since we didn't ace an overnight slot at the lodge, most of the time was used in cultural experience and city tour.
Our 5 days' adventure as a team in the once called Formosa seems to be enough, to attest to the previous declaration made by the western world.
Beauty can't only be found in the island's natural landscapes. Its essence is notably present as well in the country's socio-cultural system. There were so many things to see: the impressive classical and contemporary man-made structures; the wide array of flavors of sumptuous Taiwanese foods at the night market; the technological innovation; the warm-hearted people, and many, many others.
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| Yehliu Geopark |
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| Longan Tea and Chinese Sausage |
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| Nanya Rock Formation |
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| The ruin of Copper Refinery |
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| Jiu Fen Old Street |
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| Trying a Local Noodles Dish |
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| Flying Lantern |
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| Shifen Waterfalls |
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| Golden Waterfalls |
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| Feng Chia Night Market |
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| Feng Chia Night Market |
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| Gaomei Wetland |
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| Wuqi Fishing Harbor |
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| Chung She Floral Garden |
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| Grape Farm |
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| Castle Garden |
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| Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall |
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| National Revolutionary Martyrs' Shrine |
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| Peking Duck for Lunch |
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| Elephant Mountain |
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| Modern Toilet |
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| Taipei 101 |
After our climb at Mt. Polis, our team had the opportunity to visit the Palace of God. It is a secluded place in Bauko, that once became an evacuation site of a group of priests and nuns, during the second world war.
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| The trail to the hidden falls |
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| The hidden falls |
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| Reunion of Rebelz at Surface Interval |
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| Cooking game! |
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| A very great way to end the year! |
1. The Highlands of Bauko (Mt. Polis). Mountain Province. DIY. January 26 to 27, 2019
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| Year opening climb for this year. We were the 3rd group who did a reverse circuit from Mt. Polis to the highlands of the Spanish Trail. |
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| The last peak |
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| The counterpart of Pico De Loro and known for its "Silyang-bato". I joined an event organized by BOOZT (Brotherhood of Olongapo and Zambales Trekker) |
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| Traversing a small portion of Sierra Madre |
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| An exploration of the highest part of Abra. We were the first group of outsiders who have been given the opportunity of climbing this mountain and seen her pristine beauty. |
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| Our team celebrated the 28th birthday of Luisa in Tarak Ridge via Paniquian Trail. |
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| The rest house |
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| At the summit of Mt. Lumpanag and there's the Kitanglad Range at the background |
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| The thick mossy forest of Kalatungan Range... How stunningly beautiful... and mystical! |
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| Recovery climb into the most prominent active volcano of a pear-shaped island |
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| Where's the clearing?! |
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| Back to basic! |
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| Chill camp at Mahogany. Happy Birthday to Me!!! |
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| Revisiting the playground of the Gods |
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| The crater of the world's smallest active volcano |
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| Lunch at Tower Ground |
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| The entire team |
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| The campsite of the sleeping beauty of Abra |
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| At the view deck, the world is shining, shimmering, and splendid! |
Together with Darwin, we joined the CV mountaineers in their goal of accomplishing the dubbed "Rodriguez Hexalogy". I didn't finish the challenge, but I made it up to the 4th summit :P
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| Mt. Parawagan |
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| Mt. Lagyo |
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| Mt. Susong-Dalaga |
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| Mt. Binicayan |
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| At the fortress of old school mountaineers |
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| Buruwisan Falls |
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| White Rock |
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| Into the Kindom of the Kapampangan Sun-God Mariang Sinukuan |
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| Outreach |
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| Pampanga State Agricultural University #100TulaParaKayStella |
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| Puray-Ayaas Circuit |
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| A couple of the year! |
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| Tune-up climb in preparation of the Yushan Hike in Taiwan |
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| The Team |
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| Sunset at Sisiman Beach |
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| The highest peak of Tanay Rizal |
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| The highest peak in Taiwan and in North-East Asia |
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| At last! We had a clearing! |
- People, don't undervalue yourself - Danny Cabulay during one of the seminars in PICPA Mandaluyong.
- Never settle for less - Ate Lentooooot
- People come and go.
- Everyone can be a fraudster! - Seminar on fraud
- Fraud is material regardless of the amount involved - Seminar on Fraud
- Lessons in signature verification - Seminar on fraud
- Check the body movement! - Seminar on fraud
- "Isang paraan upang malaman kung nagsisinungaling ang isang tao, ipakwento ninyo ang nangyari in a backward approach" - Seminar on fraud
- Fraud diamond: opportunity, pressure, rationalization, and capability.
- Abra is a peaceful and wonderful province!
- Taiwan is home to warm-hearted people. Ni Hao?
- Managing a business is like passing an unpaved road, and along the way, one will certainly encounter a lot of ...demons? Did I use the right word? Hell, yeah! It's true! Be vigilant in spotting humans with invisible, fiery, long and curly horns!
- Secret code: "Nostradamus on the move" (nakakadala ka surrrrr!)
- Secret code: "The Green Mineral Tragedy" (I don't want to disclose what actually happened! :P)
- Secret code: "All you need is pride!"
- The conflict between Skyy Wanderer and the brother of Super Mario: Luigi Martin at Lambingan Hills (#newbie)
Other Publication
1. BIR Tax Accreditation Requirement: An Updated Version
Status of 2019 Milestone
1. To reach the summit of at least 1 of the Asian Trilogy (Fuji, Kinabalu, or Yu-Shan) - Achieved!
2. To travel to at least 12 provinces of the country (preferably more on Visayas and Mindanao) - Achieved, but more on Luzon and Mindanao.
3. Introduction to freediving or scuba diving - Carryforward!
4. Thesis mode on! - Carryforward (puro gala!)
5. To find another work outside of finance - Achieved with a twist! Together with Cams and Adrian, we formed a partnership. Still, it is within the portal of FINANCE!
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| Our current company's logo |
Road Map for 2020
1. Thesis mode on :P :P :P
2. To have At least 1 international climb (preferably Mt. Kinabalu or Mt. Fuji)
3. Introduction to free-diving
4. To travel to at least 10 provinces of the country
5. To travel to at least 2 countries
6. To develop a business plan for the future!
Photo Credits to the owners
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