Theresa and Sol

One of My Best Antique Collection!

The turns of decades made us learned the life's blessings, which doesn't matter and just love what really matters. Our hair might be turning grey in a way, the sign of wisdom to understand the things that is far beyond our understanding way back years, and yet we're still happy discovering more the value of life and it's gift of happiness along our journey.

Theresa and Sol

I have known Theresa for more than 3 decades.
She was my High School classmate, a good, trusted, generous,
kind hearted and loyal friend at all times and surely will always be.

Theresa was a successful medical secretary
for almost 25 years of service at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.
She is also known as an entrepreneurship running her own
Crunchy Garlic Peanuts business for more than a decade.

How gladly we are looking forward to continually experience the mystery of our joy
and true happiness coming through our days and of life's journey and purpose.
"Just trusting our life to be more wonderful and it will be."

Woooooow! 

Crunchy Garlic Peanuts!!!

My one and only favorite home made Garlic Peanuts of Theresa.
She's supplying the entire clinic's at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital.

Remember your beauty when you're feeling low, your wholeness when you’re broken, you’re innocence when you feel guilty and your purpose when you are confused. For you are worth loving. You do not have to earn love. You are lovable because you exist. Rejoice in what you have, and know that fresh new experiences are always ahead.

Theresa was gladly waiting for her Pancit luglog.

National Shrine of
~ Our Mother of Perpetual Help ~
Redemptorist Fathers Baclaran

It was a lovely day to visit one of my favorite Shrine with my friend. And praying beside friends and people close to my heart was always one kind precious moment of spirituality.

In bigger fonts

Prayer Before Lighting the Candle

Father in heaven, light of JESUS has dispersed the darkness of hatred and sin. Accept this candle and let the light of Your truth guide me to Your Kingdom. Inflame my heart with Your grace, keep me in the radiance of Your truth. Fill my heart with your divine Love, and please help me in my needs. ( Mention your petition) Grant this through Christ our Lord and the intercession of Our Dear Mother of Perpetual Help. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.

One for you, and you and you and for Me!

3 bundles for only 50.00 Pesos

The best price we ever got for this Fortune Plant 

Exploring Chinese Drug Store!

What a day to enjoy the art of our ageless health and friendship.

Our stress-less day little chatting over a Hot Coffee and a Tuna Bunwich snack before we go home. Thank you Thess for holding the sugar. Wink!

Adrian Panganiban, The Singer, The Preacher of God's Love, The Man Who Inspires Mom and My Family

 A former teen actor. A singer. A couturier. A concert director.

Andrian Panganiban, 2015

Young Adrian Panganiban

God's love for you is not for being somebody. We don't love anyone for the looks, the clothes, the fancy car. We love other because, God love us and he want's all of us loving each other in the love of Christ.

How is this wonderful young man?

I would always acknowledge Bro. Adrian in his many wonderful works in the ministry, plus his being a good son to his Mom.

It's a joy coming from the heart when we heard Adrian story about how my Mom captured his heart, "Lumapit si Nanay sa kanya at may ini-abot na card, idagdag daw nya sa baon nya papuntang Holy land." He said: "Sister Miriam is like his Mom in many ways." May pasalubong din siyang cross from Holy Land para lng talaga kay Nanay. 

Our family always appreciates Bro. Adrian's many kind deeds, Madalas syang dumalaw sa hospital after ng kanyang busy working schedules para bisitahin at kaunting conversation to uplift Nanay spirit was always like a prayer, mga magagandang kwento na nakaka-gaan ng loob para sa aming mag anak. 

Remember that time spent with God is never wasted.

Always find time to talk to God wherever you go.

Mom at the OASIS of LOVE, CLSS Class year 2000
(Picture courtesy of Bro. A.)

OASIS CLSS Speaker Brother Adrian Panganiban
(Picture courtesy of Bro. A.)

Mom's Oasis of Love CLSS Graduation

Souvenir picture with Brother Rex Cortez after Mom's Graduation.
at Saint Scholastica's Retreat House in Tagaytay with Sis. Malou, and Little Andreij.

Mommy Auring Sequerra showing her card from Sister Miriam.

Mom's loving Batch-mates and friends.
Erika, Nida, Cel, Mommy Auring, Gino

Oasis of Love CLLS Batch 040

 Mom's wake
Brother Rex and Sister Candy
My UST College friends Raul, Jeff, Eugene, Prudence.

 The OASIS Praises and Worship CD 

Jesse M. Ejercito

I have known Brother Jesse Ejercito since 1997. He is one of the elders of the Oasis of Love Catholic Charismatic Community. I always see his endless support and commitment in continuing the ministry and shepherding for more than 20 years. He is one of the best, kind and humble servant of the Lord.

I would always look up on him as one of the great servant of the Lord.

Brother Jesse Ejercito and Sister Sol Albar

Jesse graduated Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University of the Philippines in 1963. He passed the Board Exams in 1963 and worked with the Presidential Management Staff under the Office of the President in 1964. Jesse managed Joseph Estrada Productions, Inc. in 1965 and start to established Crown Seven Films in 1976 and Seven Star Productions in 1981.

He built up the following stars: Elizabeth Oropesa in “Mister Mo, Lover Boy Ko”, Chanda Romero in “Sa Kagubatan ng Lungsod”, Alma Moreno in “Ligaw na Bulaklak”, Daria Ramirez in “Lord Give me a Lover”, Lorna Tolentino in “Miss Dulce Amor, Ina”, Beth Bautista in “Huwag”, Amy Austria in “Nang Bumuka ang Sampaguita”. He helped build up the movie careers of Janet Bordon, Techie Agbayani, Ilonah Jean, Emily Loren and others.

He was President of the Philippine Motion Picture Producers Association for thee consecutive years and was a recipient of different awards like Cirio Santiago Memorial Award (FAMAS), Lou Salvador Sr. Memorial Award (FAMAS), GC Valdez Memorial Award (FAMAS), Producer of the Year Award (PMPC) and Darling of the Press Award (PMPC).

Jesse is formerly Executive-Director and currently Deputy-Director General of the Film Academy of the Philippines. He also produced several motion pictures for companies like Viva Films, Regal films, Stellar Films, etc. He established J & R Films with co-producer Rudy Meyer with Task Force Habagat as its initial venture. He also established Merdeka Film Productions Inc with co-producer Mr. Edmer Lim with Hagedorn starring Fernando Poe Jr. as its initial solo-venture.

Link: http://filmacademyphil.org/?page_id=963

Jc Buendia and Us at Kashieca

It was truly good visiting Greenbelt 5 Mall for a weekend random relaxation. We went to Kashieca Boutique. Wow! many new designs of our favorite signature brand JC Buendia for the Kashieca collection.

The good news!

Our favorite Filipino legendary fashion designer JC Buendia arrived! It was his appointment day to meet all his clients at the store plus a surprise treat to all clients to avail the 20% off discount just for this fabulous day only.

Happy Sol with JC!

Autograph signing!

Phine and JC

JC and Brian

JC and Phine

Jc and Sol

Shopping was great and warm to have our best choices and more to experience this wonderful moment of little fun in shopping with Jc Buendia at Kashieca Boutique in Greenbelt 5, Makati.

Happy Brian and JC wearing his warm and lovely smile!

Thank you Phine for the idea! Wink!

My 1st time at DFA Aseana

The first time I walked in at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Aseana at Roxas Boulevard, Macapagal in Pasay to renew the Maroon E-Passport.

SOL in front of DFA Building

I just handed to the DFA Officer our family appointment form for counter checking and get stamped and they lead us to our next destination. June 14, 2012, I filled up an online application, chose a 1:00 PM appointment and arrived at DFA Aseana about 2 hours earlier and have our early lunch at McDonald's located at the opposite street (So not to rush our selves).

To set an appointment visit this link http://www.passport.com.ph/set-appointment.

Our appointment was scheduled at 1:00 PM but needed to be there by 12:30noon. We're there 30min past 11:00 AM.

 A reminder from DFA:

The public is hereby advised of the dress code. Those who are wearing the following attire shall not be permitted to enter the premises of DFA-ASEANA:
Sandos, spaghettis, backless, tubes
Shorts
Rubber Slippers / Sandals (example Flip-flops, Ipanema, Havaianas, etc)
Sleepwear for minors below 7 years old, including infants

Upon entering gate 2, I presented our printed application form and went to confirm my schedule at the verification counter (tables seen right in front of Guards at Gate 2) before proceeding our way inside.

The processing area is located on the ground floor where it's probably the longest process to take. Lining up is bearable as the whole area is air-conditioned and seats are readily available so applicants are not standing the whole time, providing so much comfort especially for older people. One thing I realized was it's okay to line up already when you get there earlier before your scheduled appointment so I just ditched the idea of taking our early lunch. The process seems to be taking really fast with a lot of service windows open.

After submitting our application form and support documents and get an approved stamp. We headed to the second floor of the building at the Passport Enrollment Section to pay the Php950 regular processing fee.

  

I was then lead to Encoding Section just a few feet away from the cashier for data capturing (picture taking). No earings, No bangs, No hair ornaments, No eye contact lense, No colorful hair.

And just like most people who prefer to have their passport delivered, I proceeded to the Delivery counter and paid the Php120 delivery fee/per Passport via 2GO Express. We're out of the building before 3:30 PM.

I took the normal processing: Our passport will all be ready on July 12, 2012, and hopefully delivery will arrive on time as per scheduled.

I'm happy with the family appointment transaction we had experienced in this government office. I wish all government offices are like this. Peace and Love.

Round and Sweet

The BANKER and The RULER

A FATHER means so many things when he's a man like you. You are always thought about in such a special way. You always do so much to brighten anyone's day. You bring such happiness to us and all others all year through.

Yes indeed we're so blessed to have a father someone like you in the family.

We may not shower you with praise nor mention your name in a song, and sometimes it seems that we forget the joy you spreads as you goes along, but it doesn't mean that we don't know the wonderful role that you always had for us and for everyone.

Near or far, down deep in my heart there is a place that is just for you alone that could fill me and our family with warm security and love. Wink!

An understanding heart, our source of strength
and of support right from the very start.

A constant readiness to help in a kind and thoughtful
way with encouragement and forgiveness
no matter what comes our way.

Wishing!

A special generosity and affection you always shower our family.

Us!

You and Me!

Will always be!

Salmon 

 Roast Beef and Ceasar Salad with Veggies 

San Isidro Labrador Parish Church