One day, when I was still in college, I found myself sitting just outside a classroom. I can’t remember the date. I remembered faces. I remembered how a group of students waited for some announcement that will somehow determine their future. I remembered how the world stopped for that one dreaded period of time. All …
I was too afraid to take the Licensure Examination for Certified Public Accountants during my first review. It feels like I am not ready for whatever will be the result of my preparations. I was afraid to flunk because I don’t want to fail my family, teachers, and friends’ expectations from me. I was afraid …
Three years ago, I reaped the fruit of my labor for almost six years of studying (four years in college, plus two years in review school). This is having a CPA title after my name. I must say, it was one of the most fulfilling moments of my life so far. The journey was never …
It’s been almost two years but I can still dredge back to that feeling of ecstasy. Getting to my goal is not a single-handed journey. It is a combination of a beautiful and memorable voyage with my family, friends and the Almighty God. And forever I will be thankful to them for they will always …
This was the first time I dined in a Catholic-themed restaurant. Thanks to Kapatiran Sandugo, Fundacion Santiago, Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional, Instituto Cervantes, and Consulado de España en Manila for sponsoring our heritage tour in September 2012. This was part of the Proyekto Ventura de los Reyes. I was with my fellow Millennium Development …
I found the best. I found my favorite place. Tokyo Bubble Tea. Bubble Tea restaurant is a Philippine homegrown concept started in 2007. It offers top-quality, fresh, healthy and all natural Tea drinks served with fun soft-chewy bubbles, Tokyo style. In addition, it serves good, healthy and freshly-cooked Japanese foods. Bubble Tea is a great …
When I accompanied my mom during the reunion with her high school batchmates, I got the chance to visit Marikina, the place where I was born. We visited the biggest outlet center, the Marikina Riverbanks Center, and I got the chance to see and touch the world’s biggest shoes housed in Marikina Shoe Gallery. I …
Heading north? From Badoc to Pagudpud, allow yourself to be infatuated by the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the province of Ilocos Norte. BADOC Badoc town houses the Sanctuary of the Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the La Virgen Milagrosa. It was sent floating in the sea by missionaries operating in secret …
Ilocos Sur is a place where traditional world and new world meet. Planning a trip of your own? Check out this trip from Tagudin to Sinait, from heritage cities with cobblestone streets to old style towns with rich history. TAGUDIN This town has a rich history and played a major role in the Battle of …
This was written by CBAA Biznews writers Ma. Luisa Relon, R-Jay Rapadas and Rea Mae Quitevis in 2011. With the publication’s permission, VoicePoints is publishing this business feature in full. At 24, her passion for baking and determination to go into business led her to a fortune she’d never imagined. The former Ms. CBAA is …