Inspirational Words para sa 2nd Season ng Basketball Tournament ng Kasamarin

Inspirational Words ni Romeo Mataac, Jr., para sa Ikalawang Season ng Basketball Tournament ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno. Inihayag sa Lumera Tower Gym, Sampaloc, Maynila noong ika-8 ng Oktubre 2017.

Sa ating hinahangaan na founder ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno, Kabayang Angel Zoleta III, sa mga tagapamuno at organizer ng 2nd Season 12th Kasamarin Association, Inc. (KAI) Yuletide Basketball League 2017 sa pangunguna ng ating napakasipag na pangulo, Macmac Naranjo, sa mga nagkikisigan at nagagwapuhang mga manlalaro, ei ay dangan laang at kababayan kaya aking apurihin ng husto (kidding), sa mga panauhin at manonood, isang mapagpalang ngani, baya, mandin sa ating lahat.

“Self-development through camaraderie and healthy competition towards unity and excellence”, iyan ang tema ng ating tormeo, isang paksa na batid kong talaga namang pinag-isipang mabuti ng mga organizer. Muntik na nganing hindi ko tanggapin itong imbitasyon, noong nabasa ang inyong paksa sapagkat, salitang Marinduqueno laang baya ang alam kong intindihin, anong mangol ko baya sa wikang Ingles. Kidding aside, ang tournament na ito ay hindi lamang upang ipakita ang galing at husay ng Kabataang Marinduqueno sa paglalaro ng basketball, for me it is just secondary, ang una at pinakamahalaga para sa akin ay kung paano ninyo ipakikita ang pagkakaisa at sportsmanship sapagkat batid ko na ito ang hangad ni Kabayang Angel ng umpisahan n’ya ang samahan at gawaing ito, upang tayo ay magkakila-kilala (camaraderie) at magsama-sama (unity). Batid ko na ang ilan sa inyo ay dito na sa Kamaynilaan naninirahan at naghahanap-buhay, gayundin ang ilan ay bihira ng umuwi sa ating mahal na lalawigan.

Kaya naman, buong puso ang aking pagsaludo sa lahat ng bumubuo sa gawaing ito sapagkat nabigyan tayo ng pagkakataon upang tayo ay magkita-kita at magkumustahan. Imagine 14 years na ang nakalilipas ng maitatag ang grupong ito. Sa tagal nang panahong iyon, hindi ko lubos mawari kung gaano katatag at katibay ang samahang nabuo ng bawat koponon. Sabi ngani ng paborito kong basketball team, ang San Miguel Beer, "Samahang Walang Katulad". Nawa ay iyan ay inyong panghawakan upang kamtin ang tropeyo ng karangalan.

That being said, hindi ko na apatagalin pa ang aking pananalita sapagkat nakikita at nararamdaman ko na ang excitement ng bawat isa sa pagbuslo ng bola.

Muli, magandang hapon sa inyong lahat, just enjoy the game, bawal ang pikon sapagkat ito ay katuwaan laang mandin.

Kasamarin Officers with the Zoleta Family

Photos courtesy of Edward Vitto (c) 2017 | Video can be viewed here.

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Modern bahay kubo designs in the Philippines

Many homeowners in the Philippines now opt to build homes that are made almost entirely of concrete but there are still those who want to live or at least occasionally spend time in a bahay kubo, the traditional house that Filipinos used to live in. Bahay kubo style houses, for instance, are popular in beach resorts and as guest housesThe modern version of the nipa hut has already taken different designs but living or staying in a modern day bahay kubo while on vacation still offers several advantages.

 

 

The bahay kubo, for one, is airy. It uses light materials that are well suited to the country’s warm weather. The walls made of bamboo mats allow the air to get in providing comfort during a hot day.  The walls also allow sunlight to filter in so natural light gets inside.

 

 

 

Because it uses indigenous materials such as bamboo, coconut lumber and rattan, a bahay kubo is also cheaper to build. In rural areas where bamboos abound, getting the bamboo poles to be used as wooden posts only takes cutting the poles.

 

 

There are also suppliers who sell bamboo, coconut lumber, sawali (bamboo mats) and other materials used in bahay kubo at a relatively cheap cost. The price of bamboo poles can range between Php 150 to Php 300 pesos depending on the size and the location of the supplier. The supplier may also charge for trucking fee to deliver these materials and this could fetch about Php 1,000.

 

 

 

As for sawali measuring 4FT x 8FT for interior and ceiling use, cost is about Php 450 while sawali measuring 7FT x 30FT for use in construction and perimeter fencing costs Php 2,250. The price may also vary depending on the area. Delivery charges may likewise apply.

 

 

The roof of the bahay kubo is traditionally made of nipa but use of this material has several downsides. Nipa can be easily damaged by wind and rain water so a GI sheet roofing can be opted to. Some modern day bahay kubo are also a combination of concrete, bamboo and sawali.

 

 

If you are looking forward to having your own modern day bahay kubo, professional builders with years of experience can help you build and design a bahay kubo style house but you can design the house yourself.

 

 

Roughly the entire cost of building 1 of these bahay kubo can range from 250,000 Pesos to 350,000 Pesos per 50 square meters. One factor of the price difference is your location and the type of materials that you’re going to use. The price also excludes the price of lot.

 

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Yehey, graduate na si bunso

Our bunso, Romelyn Almonte-Mataac known in our home as Laga finally received the fruits of her labor, perseverance and industry last May 13, 2016 at Tanghalang Pasigueno in Pasig City.Proud of you. Nakaraos na. Cheers!

With the Guest Speaker, Mr. Henry S. Tenedero, PMA President, who happened to be from Marinduque. Galing! Nakakatuwa, when I asked him, how are you sir? He responded, mabuti naman, ngani, baya, mandin.

Ga, Beng at Nay

Great and proud one.

Yey, sobrang galak. Proud Kuyang!

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Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago Presidential Debate 2016 Speech

"We all want to change the world for the better. But the person who prayed should be emulated. He said, "God, preserve this country and begin with me." -Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago

An excerpt from Sen. Santiago's closing statement, 3rd Presidential Debate, April 24, 2016, Pangasinan.

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Why do you believe collaboration is important?

Why do you believe collaboration is important? 

Alone we are smart but through collaboration we are brilliant.

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Inspirational words para sa Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno

Inspirational Words ni Romeo Mataac, Jr., Asst. Corporate Secretary, MFSMI sa Pagdiriwang ng Ikalawang Season ng Basketball Tournament ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueño. Inihayag sa Lumera Tower Gym, Sampaloc, Maynila noong ika-27 ng Sep 2015.

Sa lahat ng mga tagapamuno at nag-organisa ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno (KASAMARIN) 2nd Season Basketball Tournament, sa mga nagkikisigang manlalaro, sa mga panauhin at mga manonood, isang mabuti at pabebeng hapon po sa inyong lahat.

"Katuwaan Laang Mandin", iyan ang tema ng ating torneo, isang paksa na animo’y simple subalit napakahalaga at napakalalim ng kahulugan sapagkat sa likod ng katuwaan at kasiyahan, sakripisyo, teamwork, sportsmanship at disiplina ang kailangan sa larong ito. Higit sa lahat dapat ay mayroon kang puso, sabi ngani ng Gilas Pilipinas at iyan ay kitang kita naman sa bawat isa sa inyo. Kaya naman, ngayon pa lamang ay binabati ko na kayo, on behalf of Marinduque First Saturday Movers, Inc. together with our chairman, General Recaredo Sarmiento, congratulations to all you.

Sadyang nakakatuwang isipin, na sa kabila ng pagkakawalay natin sa ating mahal na lalawigang Marinduque ay mayroong ganitong pagkakataon upang tayo ay magkakasama-sama at magkakakila-kila. Lubha ang aking kasiyahan sapagkat, nabibigyan ng oportunidad ang mga kagaya nating Kabataang Marinduqueno na payabungin ang angking talento sa pamamagitan ng ganitong programang pampalakasan o sport.

Kaya po, buong puso ang aking personal na pasasalamat at pagpupugay sa lahat ng bumubuo ng Kabataang Samahang Marinduqueno sa pangunguna nina Mr. Angel Zoleta at Ray Mark "Mac Mac" Naranjo. Tanggapin nyo rin po ang pagsaludo ni General Sarmiento sa inyong grupo. Ayon po sa kanyang mensahe na ipinadala sa akin kaninang umaga and I quote “We will pray for the success of the tournament and its objectives be attained”.

Muli po maraming salamat, good luck, bawal ang pikon dahil ito ay katuwaan laang mandin!

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To All The Girls I love: Happy Valentines Day

Here is the e-card that I drafted for all the girls I love.

(c) 2013

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Vote for Alexander E. Gasmena, ASLA Board of Trustee

Alexander E. Gasmena is currently the Senior Manager of People Mobility, Accenture Business Services Operations and BIS.  He graduated BA in Psychology from University of the Philippines.

He have been a national officer of a non-governmental youth organization, where he managed different programs and also work on increasing their membership base.

Mr. Gasmeña is a Certified Global Professional in Human Resources. Apart from HR and organizational development, he was also experienced in quality assurance, process improvements and the like.

Furthermore, he is helping managing their own family business so he is very much exposed to financial management. He is an ASLA Member going on 8 years.

(c) 2013

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Reminiscing My Childhood Sweethearts

I first saw these two beautiful ladies, June 1996. Ang pasimula ng taon sa akademya. Ang layunin, matutong bumilang, sumulat at bumasa.

Kung hindi man habulan, taguan, manghuli ng tipaklong sa parang, pagkain ang aming libangan.

Ang tunay nyang pangalan, Irish Ann. Napakalusog na bata, noong kami ay Grade One.

Pag hindi ka nga naman lumusog pagganito ang iyong hapunan. Tiyak lalaki, bubundat ang iyong tiyan.

Lalo pa pag ang kasama, dalawang dilag na nagagandahan. Tayka muna, napakilala ko na ba si Kulasa? Yes, her name is Irene, mabait, maganda, kaibigan kong tunay.

Pag sila ang kasama, aming tawanan dinig buong bayan.

Pagkagaling sa eskwelahan, tigil muna kay Manong Vendor para magtusok-tusok ng fish ball at kikiam. This time level up na, sa medyo mamahaling restaurant.

Noong nagmigrate sa bansa ni Uncle Sam, ako’y lubhang nalungkot, tunay na nagdamdam. Bagama’t dagat, himpapawid ang pagitan, pagkakaibigan nami’y di natinag magpakailanman.
Manapay, lalo pang tumatag, tumibay, tila ba haligi ng isang magarang tahanan.
Kaya salamat sa iyo Ish Ann, mahal kong kaibigan!

Photo courtesy from Ish Ann Quimora (c) 2012

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To My Superwomen, Happy Mothers Day!

Maligayang pagdiriwang ng mga nanay, Mama Jo, Nanay Fe, Tita Myrna at Ate Kathy. You are my superwoman!

From L-R: Mama Jo, Nanay Fe, Tita Myrna at Ate Kathy

Happy Mothers Day also to all my mom friends in Facebook.

(c) 2012

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Message during open enrollment season in health insurance

“To be, or not to be: that is the question,
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer,
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing end them?
... or perchance to dream,
not to sleep, but remain awake to oppose and end our sea of troubles...
-Hamlet's Soliloquy

"Enrollment is Open". These words are often posted on every academic institutions especially during June and September, signifying that the school is in full swing in accepting new students, and making sure that all the record pertaining to enlistment and registration are properly accomplished.

In the year that I spent with this company, particularly with this team that values high performance, I personally have experienced what open enrollment is.

Open Enrollment is the period when the volume of unprocessed applications continues to increase beyond the regular items received each day. Likewise, this is the stage when we render overtime just to trim down hundreds of workloads.

Moreover, this is the season wherein our salary and tax goes up. And indeed, this is the phase when we experience the significance of bayanihan and teamwork. Some undergoes cross training, others allotted additional time and all prays that the volume diminish promptly. These extra efforts and initiatives leads us into a more effective and productive processor of every team equipped with multi tasking ability, company oriented dexterity and high performance delivery towards achieving customer satisfaction and client expectation.

Romeo Mataac, Jr,
Individual Membership
Neptune

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