#ALMbisyosa GOT LEID last Friday!

My family got LEID last Friday during the 18th Aloha Bday Party of my twin nieces::

It was fun full of Lei - everyone got leid even kids too:)

With My Niece - AJ

Miguel got Leid too!

My #OOTD for the Aloha party.

White Sabrina Lace Top - HK

Beige Skort - SM

Red Wedge Shoes - Marikina

Bag - LV

"Candied" Corner at Shangri-la, The Wonka Imaginarium

Giant bugs, Narnia Closet, Beautiful Witch and Lots of Candies!!

Pink Thursday:)

i am supposed to wear a "Barney"- colored top today but cant find any. so here's what i decided to wear today for Wonka Imaginarium Launch:)

Belt: SM
Jeans: HK

TOP: Bazaar
Necklace and earrings: Distrito

White Shoes: Not shown - HK

Farewell to our dearest Daddy Boy

Here are the photos from my dad's farewell day. Love you DAD!

Our Farewell to our dearest Daddy Boy from Alma Cala-Buenviaje on Vimeo.

The reason why I MOVE...

You might be asking why I join MOVE events - Step Up Against Pneumonia. It is because, we had someone from our family (my nephew) who is a victim of IPD (Invasive Pneumococcal Disease) and is now suffering from its complication (Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis E). He was just 3months when had pneumonia, then had german measles after a fews days while still in the Hospital. I remembered that we had to do the baptism inside his room, because we've been moving the baptism many times so my sister decided to push thru with it.

My nephew is as young as my daughter (Micaela), they were playmates, they were classmates in Pre-School, they play internet games together, they even danced during Mayca's 6th Birthday - the last dance he did with his cousins, but he did not finish Grade 1 - that is when his body started to deteriorate (physically and mentally). We witnessed how fast he changes, forgetting our names, nadadapa, nabubulol and now he cant speak and even sit on his own. This is really painful especially for my sister. It took us time to find out what the disease is, and how will it be cured.

If there was IPD vaccine available 10 years ago, we could have prevented the disease that my nephew got, an incurable disease :(

That's why I MOVE - and will continue to MOVE to help spread awareness how serious the disease is and it is preventable by a vaccine.

One Saturday fun-filled with Education and Passions!

Last March 19, I was very fortunate to witness two exciting activities - The Bannister Academy Open House and Two Serendra's Passions Fest.

To start with, I attended the talk of the 3 prominent people - the 2 I know personally - RJ Ledesma - Entrepreneur, Events host, TV Personality, and the Royal Tru-Orange kid:) who talked about Entrepreneurship; Janette Toral - Digital Filipino author, Online personality who talked about Social Media. And lastly , Atty. Barrios talked aboutServing the Philippines Through your own ways.


let me show you some of the pictures of the School:)

Bannister Academy is operated by Raymond and Jane Villanueva. The school is about Social Intelligence. Look at the stairs, they encourage kids to do well academically but also do good as a person.

The vases artwork were made by the students and are displayed in the lobby area of the school.

Bannister Academy is located at Circulo Verde, Calle Industria, Bgy. Bagumbayan, Quezon City - visit their website (http://www.bannister.edu.ph) or call (02) 975-9625 || MOBILE (0917) 7110100


PASSIONS FEST at TWO SERENDRA

Then later at 3pm, Bonifacio High Street was filled of festivity celebrating different passions - food, music, wine, fashion and dancing:)

I enjoyed doing my own cupcake by Sonja's:)

Fashion tips from Donna Cuna-Pita.

Determine your wine taste..

And shake your belly to be sexy:)

Two Serendra is located at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City.

Tsunami Hits Japan

This is very disturbing! Just the other day, Japan had an earthquake, then today earthquake of 8.8 magnitude followed by a tsunami hit them again.



Philippines is now in Tsunami level alert 2!

The EDSA 1 revolution 25 years ago

I was 9 years old when the EDSA revolution happened 25 years ago. Honestly, our family was PRO-Marcos because our family belong to Ilocanos clan. Our family believed that he is intelligent, willing to uplift the lives of the Filipinos. I would heard my mom saying that Imelda was one of the major cause of downfall of Marcos leadership. I still remember the time when Manila Film Center were rushed to be built and a lot of construction workers died and were buried because digging them up from the rubbles will delay the construction which will affect the "bonggang" launch event. Imelda was the PR side of Marcos regime, she should invite a lot of prominent people, investors and ministries to visit the Philippines and attend her events.

Maybe, it was not just Marcos who were greedy that time..Maybe he was not that bad.I remember our dollar exchange rate 1USD = Php8..I think his cabinet members were abusive too. I dont know, I was just 9 years old then...

let's revisit the story of EDSA...

Kraft I. M. C. and my "unexpected" best dress award!

 I just want to share with you my latest (and one of my proud brand campaigns in PR and Social marketing) , Kraft Eden won the the over-all IMC award in Kraft Integrated Marketing Campaign 2010. To all of our taskforce team - Kraft Eden headed by Alex Dan Tacderas and Anna Sapitan, PrimeCast (Alex Valerio), Mindshare, Aileen Magdaluyo -Kraft and of course, my GeiserMaclang team..Kudos! Congratulations  !

I was also ssssoooow surprised when I was awarded as best dress during the event.  Honestly, I was really not prepared.  I borrowed a hat from the office and it just happened that my poncho matched the hat... how lucky me :)... here's what I wore earlier..

And of course, there's a prize for lucky me...      a World Traveller overnight bag!

Can you guess what's inside?

Kraft goodies!!!! yey!

My Job, My Career

I'm a social pr practitioner..that's it. I never imagined that this is the career for me.  When I was younger, gusto ko maging doctor (yeah, you heard it right, i wanted to be a doctor). but when I reached highschool, I changed my mind,  said I want to be an artist/painter. So I took a test in UST and had my examinations and actual drawing.   But I was not lucky then, the department said , mas mabuti ako sa masscom - my 2nd choice - so I take that as I failed the drawing test:(..
After that, I decided, I will take Marketing or Advertising to make use of my creativity - kung di ako mahusay sa drawing, at least sa strat/concept - babawi ako.


I took tests from a lot of Universities - Miriam, Holy Spirit, CE, La Salle, St. Scho, St. Paul Manila - then I chose St. Paul. I made a very good decision at this school (i think:) a lot I learned from my part time professors (they work in Pepsi, Nestle, SGV, Unilever and others).   di ko na ikwento ha kung bakit ako lumipat sa Letran - (sneak:  had to transfer to another school after giving birth to my first daughter..yun na)


The pr agency I am connected to right now is the 2nd "serious" job that I have.  Mind you, Social Marketing is not easy, it's very challenging but it  changed the way I see and approach life. I believe I can do more, I can do great things..and I can do well.   and that's why I'm sharing 2 photos as "PROOF"...It's almost lunchtime and I have to finish 2 media plans and then I saw these photos..and I want to share it, simple things can really make you feel great...


to give you a background:


Kraft 2007 Global IMC Award - Global Winner:  It was the first National Thank You Day in 2007 , my first ever biggest event after Lovapalooza 2007. October 20 - National Thank You Day was recognized by Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim together Vice Mayor Isko Moreno as an official day of saying Thank you.  The Villars (Cong. Villar and Senator Villar) even pushed it to be declared as National Holiday:) 3rd National Thank You Day will be celebrated this year again brought to you by Kraft:)




Wordl Record Attempt -I was part of History 2009:  the first biggest event of Kraft Eden, beating the previous record of India in displaying the most number of Cheese in one day and in one venue..The origin of Cafe 5845


how about you? are you proud/happy on your job/career?

Manny Paksiw loves Big Bite Hotdogs!!

Regalo

yesterday (June 2) was my birthday. didn't plan for anything as i think i can celebrate it this weekend. i received 2 very special gifts from my family: one is a letter from mayca (see letter below) and 2 is a "make-your-own-cake" version made by Mayca, Alyanna and Marlon. just want to share with you guys that little, mushy things make me really happy..and i reallly appreciate it...:)
happy birthday to me.....!yay!

4th MYOH, have you made yours yet?

Noemi Dado
Markku Seguerra
Juned Sonido
Hana Grace Belo
Arpee Lazaro
It's M.Y.O.H. (Make Your Own Havaianas) once again...grab your pair(s) now..May 28 to June 1, Rockwell tent.

Precision Drive..with Russ Swift

Precision Driving...with Russ Swift!

Expo Mom: A Discovery Expo for Moms and Their Families

EXPO MOM: A Discovery Expo for Moms and Their Families

Moms, bring out your pens and mark the 17th of May on your calendars.

It’s going to be a day of mommy discoveries all under one roof at EXPO MOM, THE mom event to be at this 2008. To be held at the Rockwell Tent in Makati, EXPO MOM will feature everything that moms would need and want for herself, for her child and for her family. Interactive booths and activities will allow expo visitors to discover what’s new for moms in the market today: products and services that are mom-targeted. child-focused, parenting-related, and family-oriented.

The expo will also feature some of Manila’s best preschools the most fun party planners, interesting classes for kids, top consumer moms and kids brands, and a lot more. You can also head to the mom resources center for new insights on pregnancy and lamaze, breastfeeding, support group information, even services for special needs children. At the Moms Mean Business! section, Expo Mom pays tribute to mompreneurs (mom entrepreneurs) by showcasing products and services which were inspired by motherhood itself. A special sale of these usually home-based enterprises will truly be something to watch out for at Expo Mom.

EXPO MOM was conceptualized with moms in mind, where moms will be inspired to enjoy the experience of motherhood to its fullest.

For information log on to www.expomom.com or call 780.9898/ 09189300313. This special event is brought to you by: MOMMY MATTERS, the leading brand of breastfeeding apparel in the country and Rome Kanapi and Lin Fernando of the Philippine Association of Childbirth Education (PACE) with support from Johnson & Johnson’s Top to Toe, Stemcord, Cerelac Gold, and www.mommypages.com.ph.

Thank You Team: National Thank You Day, Oct. 20

I would like to say THANK YOU to the following people who helped us make National Thank You Day successful:

1. I would like to say THANK YOU to my blogger friends, namely, Jayvee (abuggedlife.com), Noemi Dado (aboutmyrecovery.com), Karla Maquiling (pinoycentric.com), Anton Diaz (ourawesomeplanet - visit thankyou.ph, this is an ongoing thank you campaign spearheaded by Anton), AJ Jusay (annalyn.net), Jen Tan (mom.exchange.ph), Juned Solido (baratillo@cubao), Marc Villanueva (sheeromedia), Gail Dela Cruz (kutitots.com) and Markku Seguerra (rebelpixel.com) for believing in this event and making their readers part of THANK YOU day.
2. I would like to say THANK YOU to GMCI team who have shown passion and supported this campaign from day 1 and posted their personal THANK YOUs to their friendster and multiply sites and infected their friends to post their THANK YOUs. Thank you Miko, Annabs, Charl, Nix, Sara, June, Jeff and ChrisAnne:)
3. I would like to say THANK YOU to our creatives department headed by our June Javelosa who showed leadership in providing excellent writing requirements in a timely manner. Thank you to Gretch, Annabs , Darwin, Chris Anne and Jay.
4. I would like to say THANK YOU to Janice Villanueva who had been very patient to execute the event.
5. I would like to say THANK YOU to Shakira, Marlette and Fresh for making the program smooth and interesting.
6. I would like to say THANK YOU to our security group headed by Paul who implemented strict security during the event.. zero incident of chaos, riot, etc...great work PAUL.
7. I would like to say THANK YOU to Eat Bulaga who made an entire episode of THANK YOU day last Saturday, October 20. This really made the whole TY day team happy.
8. I would like to say THANK YOU to Activations - JP who showed excellent coordination with participating universities/schools. THANK YOU Michelle Buan for assigning JP for this project.

For all those who supported this event - THANK YOU.. Let's continue to revive the word of gratitude - THANK YOU. Make every day a National Thank You day.....visit www.thankyoudayphilippines.com