Filipino-Chinese tycoon and philanthropist Washington SyCip died on Saturday evening, according to the family’s closest friends. He was 96. Businessman Manuel V Pangilinan and former Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima confirmed this information. According to Purisima, SyCip passed away en route to New York. His name has become synonymous with SGV — SyCip, Gorres, Velayo & Co. …
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -Confucius It has been a year since He granted the three significant letters I am longing to have. Until now, I still can’t believe the life changing event that happened in my life. My dreams turned into reality, my prayers …
To achieve your personal best, to reach unparalleled heights, to make the impossible possible, you can’t fear failure, you must think big, and you have to push yourself. It’s been a long journey for me before I was able to put that three letter- CPA before my name. It’s an ups and down battle. Maraming …
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 …
For my 2014 pre-birthday celebration, we had restaurant hopping at Maginhawa Street in Quezon City. After our devotional prayer for our exams at the Iglesia Ni Cristo Central Temple, we went to Maginhawa Street to try Antiteasis: Books and Brews (since we love tea specially milk tea). Then, I realized the place is close on …
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 …