With Mr. Washington Sycip at the Philippine Model Congress

I wish that someday, I can do something extraordinary in my field like how this man revolutionized business in our country.

One of the many blessings which I'm greatly thankful for was the opportunity to converse with this man.

With Washington Sycip
-founder of the SGV & Co, largest and most famous professional accounting firm in the Philippines
-founder of the Asian Institute of Management, the Asian pioneer in international management education

Freaky Wednesday

I was the last remaining passenger of the motorela that I rode tonight. On our way, we didn’t pass by any church but all of a sudden, the driver held tight of the rosary hanged on the rear view mirror. I began feeling uncomfortable because it isn’t usual for a driver to do that in ordinary situations. But to ease my anxiety, I just let it pass, and tried to convince myself that maybe the driver just thought of something and he wanted to pray for it, whatever it was.

However, the driver did the same thing again. And this time, he started murmuring words which I wasn’t so close to hear. I was too scared that the first thing that came to my mind was to tell him to drop me off at that moment;  Yet unfortunately, there wasn’t any motorela behind and I never had the courage to be alone in the dark street.

I didn’t know who to be afraid of, but this experience definitely freaked me out.

Philippine Model Congress with Sen. Loren Legarda

Before coming here, I promised myself that I'll never leave the Senate Building without having a picture with my idol Senator. But being able to visit her office is way, way more than I expected.

Thank you Philippine Model Congress for this opportunity. Starstruck. :')

Lord, I know it isn't Your will for me to become a politician someday, so I thank You for giving me this opportunity to experience being a temporary youth Senator at least. 

Such a dream come true. Thank you for everything, Papa Lord. Hello Senate House next week! 

ORGANIVAL: Where the Fun in Xavier Begins! (Org Trip 2013)

I started my day thanking people behind the ORGANIVAL program yesterday, and apologizing at the same time to everyone whom I asked for urgent requests during the preparations and event proper. I know there were times when I had to be strict or had to raise my voice when we needed to troubleshoot certain parts of the event.

However, I got responses of “thank you”; no complaints, no heartaches, no bad feelings. Just that “thank you” for giving them the opportunity to learn, grow, and experience the Ferris wheel ride of service.

These sentiments from our CSG organizers truly make the theme “Where the fun in Xavier begins” evident even without the grandeur carnival stage, radiant lights, or vibrant booths. This fun in joining and leading organizations come from the simplest and most genuine form of happiness: The joy in serving others.

AMDG

Today, July 9, 2013, is XU-CSG’s 100th Day!

Know how your Ubay-ubay – Laborte Administration served you in their first 100 days in service. View the CSG First 100 days report here:http://www.scribd.com/doc/152679292/CSG-100-Days-Report

Thank you to all the people who helped us for the success of CSG’s First 100 days. May we all continue to embody what leadership and governance is, the Ateneo way. AMDG!

I am really happy that I am a business student for the simple fact that I get to apply almost everything that I learn in class in the bigger picture of life. My top 3 most important realizations are:

1. Like in business, we all have to take RISKS if we want to achieve MORE. We will never know and experience the BETTER if we are already contented with the GOOD.

2. Leading any company is just like leading the CSG. As a manager, you have to empower and trust your people so they may appreciate their role and perform better rather than just dictate them what to do.

3. Today is important but it is not all that matters. Like in business, we have to think more of the long-term rather than just what is happening at present. We have to prepare for the future at all times so we need to think as early as now if our actions and decisions are a good investment.

These are just 3 but certainly, the list is long. I've never felt this happy about learning something that I really enjoy.