I was at the office when I felt the 7.0 magnitude earthquake last night. I though it was only a gusty winds but later it was confirmed by Geonet it was an earthquake. It was centered 230km deep and was 60km south of the Taranaki town of Opunake or 170km north- west of Wellington. The first quake … Continue reading
Despite my busy schedule at work being a stage father is worth. Why? You see your kids enjoying what they do and making more friends. My daughter is part of ” Ang Munting Tinig” ,a Ukelele and singing group ages 6-12 years old. Just wanted to share this photos that Mr. Alan Raga took during … Continue reading
I was recently invited to a flag hoisting ceremony at the “Ang bahay” , Philippine Ambassador residence in New Zealand In celebration of 114th Anniversary of proclamation of Philippine Independence Day. It was a early morning ceremony , headed by Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez with other Filipino Organization leaders. After the Flag … Continue reading
The Malaysian Airlines Customers Experience Awards, held in Kuala Lumpur, saw Auckland Airport’s new luxury lounge secure the award for ‘Best 3rd Party Lounge’. The Emperor Lounge was awarded ‘Best 3rd Party Lounge’ based on an International Survey conducted by Malaysian Airlines, customer feedback and independent assessments of all their 3rd Party Lounges around the … Continue reading
Award-winning Stanford (USA) science rapper and biologist, Tom McFadden aka The Rhymebosome makes a return to this year’s eighth New Zealand International Science Festival after his debut in 2010. As part of the festival’s science idol competition Tom will be visiting and performing at schools with a New Zealand tour in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and … Continue reading
On Sunday my wife and I celebrated our 12th Wedding Anniversary with my two lovable kids! Twelve years sounds like a long time. But it felt like time ticking too fast from Year 2000 straight to 2012. Just like other couples, 12 years it hasn’t always been a smooth road for us. In twelve years … Continue reading
I was invited the other night by Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand HE Virginia Benavidez for a formal dinner in Honour of Filipino Recipients of Various Awards at the “Ang Bahay” in Karori Wellington. The seven Awardee are Dr. Antonio Noblejas, QSM (Queen’s Service Medal Awardee and CFO 2008 “Banaag Award” Presidential Award for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas), Ms Sylvia … Continue reading
Over the weekend, me and my family was invited by Philippine Ambassador to New Zealand HE Ambassador Virginia H. Benavidez for Easter Celebration at the Ambassador residence in Karori. It was a sunny day in Wellington and my kids are very excited about the Easter egg hunt. Thank you to Ms Lisa Jane Estalilla from the Philippine … Continue reading
It was my first time to watched a football game last Friday at Westpac Stadium between Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC with my son Ivan, who is a football fanatic at the young age of 12. More than 10,019 people watched the game which the Phoenix won 3-2 against Sydney in a dramatic Hyundai A- League elimination final. It … Continue reading