TRIBU SUBAKANON AND ITS EVENTFUL ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - October 28, 2011

Who would have thought we could go this far - keeping the friendship behind distance, differences in beliefs and outlook in life?

And after all those pressures that we’ve been through, it is with great pride to celebrate our First Year Anniversary as Tribuletz in our very own TRIBU SUBAKANON WORLD.

As the celebration went on,  marks its first year of sharing smiles, laughter, sorrows, joys, anything and everything under the sun; a series of contests were performed via online … here it goes;

GAME 1: a game sponsored by our very dear Ms. Em Tulang from the land of Elephants-THAILAND!

dai Em for game 1:

” unsa para nimo ang atong grupo “Tribu Subakanon”. (What does Tribu Subakanon group stands for you?)"

*there were at least five entries for the said competition and it was “Mr. Agapito Uraca or simply our “Kuya Ags” who emerged the winner with his definition that goes:

“para nako ang tribu subakanon usa ka grupo sa social network nga diin magka ila ila ang mga nag kalain laing personalidad nga pilipino nga naa sa lain laing nasod.og diin sila maka abi abi og maka share sa ilang mga gebati og makaila og laing mga higala aron lang mawala ang kamingaw.”-KUYA AGS

(“for me, Tribu Subakanon is a group in social network where Filipinos with different personalities wherever they may be around the globe gathered in one place to meet new friends and get-to-know each other, share feelings and emotions so to ease lonesomeness or homesickness”)  

GAME 2:” Definition of each letter in the word “TRIBU SUBAKANON” sponsored from the LAND DOWN UNDER – MS. JANE JANICE RALEIGH

Ms. Jane Janice Raliegh w/ her cute baby Jas:

Out of eleven entries submitted, it was this simple yet a definition that speaks it all by Ms. Gia Marie J. that bowed down our heads:

T – Tribe of
R – Realism and
I – Idealism in
B – Building
U – Union of friendship

S – Symbol of
U – Unity
B – Beauty
A – Acquaintanceship
K – Kindness
A – Acceptance
N – Nobleness
O – Openness that
N – Never ends …

GAME 3: “SLOGAN MAKING CONTEST FOR TRIBU SUBAKANON”
Still sponsored by Ms. Janice Jane Raliegh (or simply our “Metring J” inside the tribe), won by Mr. Joseph Torres and eventually became TS motto.

“Tribu Subakanon – 

One Tribe. Different People. 

Different belief. One Goal. 

“We Are One" 

GAME 4: MISSION – VISION OF TRIBU SUBAKANON – a contest that signifies us as a tribe and could lead us ahead in this journey so called life …. still sponsored by our dear “Metring J.”

Mission –

To implement the good ethics in life to become a better individual through the ideals of respect, love, compassion and humility so as to promote peace and unity.

Vision -

By its prospect, Tribu Subakanon will be a group of innovative individual unified with great aspiration and united with one Faith, one God Almighty.

*the winning entry of Ms. Abby Gail Avanzano*

And for the finale of our month long anniversary celebration here comes our first ever – THE SEARCH FOR MR. & MS. TS 2011.

Meet our lovely, dashing candidates:

candidates for Mr. & Ms T.S 2011

After thorough evaluation of the candidates from swimwear, casual, formal and question& answer portion, finally our search is over. Ladies and gentlemen our very own first Mr. & Ms. TS 2011:

Thank you for the kindness and generosity of our MR. & MS. TS 2011 sponsors, namely;

1.      Ms. Suzeth Dica Buenafe Cabal (Suzeth’s Apparel) – for the lingerie of all the candidates

2.      Anonymous Sponsor for the rest of the prize(s)

To all the candidates (winners or non-winners), participants, everyone that comprises behind the events …. Thank you and CONGRATULATIONS for a successful First Year Anniversary! May we continue to share this unkabogable (as Vice Ganda’s expression) friendship we’ve built and nurtured for a year now!

To our dearest admin Anne S. Joseph – our Ate Anne, congratulations!

Good luck for the years to come TRIBU SUBAKANON! KEEP SPREADING THE FRIENDSHIP!!!!!

TRIBU SUBAKANON – A YEAR AFTER

As mentioned in my previous blog, Tribu Subakanon was founded last October 28, 2010, time does fly unnoticed, and I am very proud to say that we are now celebrating our FIRST YEAR ANNIVERSARY!  Congratulations to each and every tribuletz (as we call ourselves) and good luck for the years beyond! But wait, how is Tribu Subakanon a year after?

Tribu Subakanon world is still very much the same; its inhabitants still meet online, sharing joy and laughers and useful or educational information as well. Though some of its original tribuletz choose to be outside tribu’s arms, the friendship that binds us is still very much intact and getting stronger as we get to know each other well.

                                       *some of the unforgettable tribuletz moments*

For a year we’ve been together for all those special days that we can join hand in hand to celebrate the moment. And it was Christmas that was the most unforgettable to me so far. What made it memorable? It was simply the first time when we seemed to be under the spell—the friendship which unites us, come together, and share that precious moment. Such works of a genuine friendship!

After a year of sharing genuine online friendship as a tribe, we now have a more concrete definition of what Tribu Subakanon stands for, it’s meaning in our own individual lives, and the essence of this tribe in the online community.

Thus we now define Tribu Subakanon as:

T – Tribe of

R – Realism and

I – Idealism in

B – Building

U – Union of friendship

S – Symbol of

U – Unity

B – Beauty

A – Acquaintanceship

K – Kindness

A – Acceptance

N – Nobleness

O – Openness that

N – Never ends …

….with a Mission that states:

“To implement the good ethics in life to become a better individual through the ideals of respect, love, compassion and humility so as to promote peace and unity.”

…and vision that says:

“By its prospect, Tribu Subakanon will be a group of innovative individual unified with great aspiration and united with one Faith, one God Almighty.”

Once again happy birthday Tribu Subakanon! And happy 1^st anniversary tribuletz! Kudos everyone! I am very much proud to be a part of this online group who now live by it’s motto:

“Tribu Subakanon – 

One Tribe. Different People. 

Different belief. One Goal.

We Are One" 

MY WOODEN YEAR @ HOS!

Looking back….

I was a study now pay later scholar way back in college at Asian College of Technology, taking up BS Computer Science, unfortunately, I only finished a year since I no longer had resources to pursue my studies, and I already consumed my credit line from school. I then decide to look for a job, but then it wasn’t that easy. There was a point when I even applied at a certain agency as domestic helper for Manila.

Then, September 2006 come, after 5 months of searching I received a call from HOS Corporation where I applied as service crew for my interview. It was September 2, 2006 to be exact when Maam Dianne Pascua called me up for my interview by the following day September 3, 2011. (I took it as a blessing in disguise since I was partly heartbroken at that time.)

To shorten the story, it was in September 6, 2006 when I started as trainee as service crew @ Hotdog on Sticks – Robinsons Place Cebu and was trained by Mayolyn Mandado. And it was on October 24, 2006 when I was officially hired as service crew at HOS CEBU!

MY HOS JOURNEY in pics..

me @ Hotdog on Sticks Gaisano South outlet, sometimes in 2007

 

 

@ HOS G. Countrymall 2008

                       

my first few days as office staff late 2008

taken @ christmas party 2008 w/ our  operations manager & HR

@ SM MOA - my first time in Manila! jan 2009

@ Fontana - Pampanga! jan 2009

@ esplanade 25th years anniversary of HOS Oct 2009

me @ Baguio Country Club!!!!!! Jan 2011

@ esplanade after our grand performance!

@ Baguio Country Club - business planning 2011

@ SM Baguio lobby

dinner discussion @ Thunderbird Resort - La Union! jan 2010

the time I step down @ Thunderbird resort!!! jan 2010

My deepest gratitude to HOS Corporation for making some of my dreams into reality! Most of all to Sir Andy (de Leon) and Sir Rene as well for believing in my capability. I wasn't able to finish a degree but still they gave me this break. And was given the chance to roam around some parts of the Philippines! ( and letting me ride an airplane! haahahhahahaha!). I never thought I would last this long,couldn't count no more how many P.I  I received,but then still  here I am as solid as a wood still part of this company that fed me and my family for five years now as well as mold me as a better person.

My journey in this company may not have been a bed of roses, still I am very much grateful for those experiences, for without that I wouldn't who I am now. A little lady of confidence and courage ,though it may not be in all aspect but I must say I grew up.To everyone I met, and I've known like Maam Jo Plariza - who back then trained and formed my mind for admin works, including some HR functions ( proud to say..heheh), Maam Mie - who was there at the crucial moment of my employment @ HOS.Thank you so much!

It would be a great pleasure if in the next 5 years, I will still be here,however if it would be the other way around, Hotdog on Sticks will always have a special place in my heart!

"To my great God! thank you very much, for always being there with me and for answering my prayers.You truly is an AMAZING GOD!!!<3<3<3 "

HAPPY 5th year Anniversary to me!!!!!! Tibay mo teh!!!!

To the Woman I Ever Love

Life may have not been so kind to us
Our ties may have been stained by indefference
Still it doesn't belittle the woman you are to me
For I wouldn't be who I am today
If you didn't carry me inside for nine months long

We may choose to be in different directions
And that dark clouds hinder our sight
One thing for sure, I will be always here
Waiting for that woman I ever love

Happy birthday Mama!

WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY: A PART OF ME WAS A PIECE OF YOU

A tribute to my mentors who have great impact in me.

It was my childhood dream to become a teacher. During my younger years or during my primary education, in almost every classroom you can read this line: “Be proud you are a teacher, the future depends in you”. Isn’t that a pride? Back then I would always play the teacher in our game with my cousins, I love checking their papers and put 100 as their mark.

As I grow up I realized how difficult it is to be a teacher, most especially if you are assigned in the mountain barangays like ours way back years ago, where there was only one passenger jeep that goes to town every Friday, therefore a teacher in our barangay could only spend Saturdays & Sundays at their home, technically you will leave your family behind. And such is a great sacrifice! I, then change my plan.

Top mentors who had helped me build my identity and my dreams:

1. Mrs Deirdre Romarate Arias or simply our Maam Indai

She was my school adviser back in grade three and six. I thought after graduation our connection will stop there, but it didn’t. She helped us (top 5 in our class) apply for a scholarship program at a certain mining company in our town. She was really hands on with it, from our examination then to our interview. She shoulders all the expenses for our requirements and our food also when we stayed in their house prior to examination and interview. Luckily two of us pass the examination & interview and enjoyed the scholarship in high school (among the top 5 in our class, only three of us applied the scholarship).A big thank you Maam Indai. J

    2. Sir Proceso Arias or Sir Procy

 

He was my fourth grade adviser who taught or shall I say give me an idea about computer, when I decided I don’t want to be a teacher anymore when I grow up.

One time in our English class on my fourth grade, we were told to write about our ambition in life for our formal theme. I thought, I don’t wanna be a teacher anymore, so I ask my teacher: Sir Proceso Arias what kind of profession that deals with computer ( note: I haven’t seen one yet that time, only heard it in a radio), then he said just write their computer programming. Without any knowledge of what course is, I wrote I want to be a computer programmer. (Sadly, I wasn’t able to realize that dream, but I did take up Computer Science when I studied in college.)

3. Maam Marijean Inion

My class adviser when I was a sophomore student. It was a struggle year for me; it was when our family was on the rocks. There were times when I am physically present in her discussion but mentally absent. Thank God she was very understanding to me.

4. Maam Leonarda Ompoc

My teacher in my first grade. Way back in grade one, I was really hard headed, and the most talkative in class but when asked to read so quite (unfortunately because I don’t know how to read..hehe). She really disciplined not only me but the whole class. Now as I look back I am astonished of her technique in handling pupils; imagine teaching two levels in the same classroom. True! She handled grade one and 2 at that time. After our afternoon meal, we are not allowed to play outside, commanded us to practice reading, the grade two pupils will teach the grade one.

Thank you for that discipline Maam Ompoc!

I must say, I was so blessed to have them as my teacher who does not only taught us with our school lessons but also encourage us to dream by sharing us their life and what they had been through to become our teacher. Thanks for that inspiration, it was indeed a great help especially to me. Living in a mountain barangay is no heaven, for us to be in school we had to walk at least 2km everyday, but we made it through the help of our dearest teachers.

HAPPY TEACHERS’ MONTH! A STANDING OVATION TO ALL OF YOU!

Point of Realization: "When can you say that you have moved on and accepted the fact that it's over?

It has been around six years or almost since my parents choose to continue their journey not in each others arms. For that period of time, I thought I had accepted it already with all my heart--- that's it! As a matter of fact - bitter truth, I stop praying and asking God about their reconciliation, it's not because I feel hopeless about it and I want to quit the fight. It is simply because I feel  within that it's time to let go most especially when Mama found someone.It hurts so much but then who am I to stop her,yes I am her daughter but it does not give me the authority to oppress her happiness, that would be so selfish of me  and  unfair to Mama .With that realization I thought I had fully accepted our situation and I can do nothing about it anymore. I was then able to pick up the broken pieces of me and had started my life again, but still I haven't got the courage to approach Mama.Whether it is of pride or fear that I feel, I can't fully explain. Until I got the chance to visit my hometown again. With my vacation I thought God gave me that time to somehow break the ice between me and Mama, I was thinking I can face her, after all she is my mother and I wouldn't be here if not because of her.In my heart I am hoping that it will be okay.

Unfortunately, when I saw Mama with her other man, there's seems a little pin inside my heart- heartbeat so irregular that I thought I might have my hyperventilation attack again. Right then, I just turn away as if I haven't seen them.I just told myself, if it is the right time then it will happen.For now I only wish it won't be late by the time I will be able to defeat my cowardice ---my pride.

At one point in our life we thought we had moved on and accepted that it is all over but then there that little space deep in our hearts where doubts, pride, fear dwell that constrain us from doing what must have to be done by the time we are given the chance to face it.But still I strongly believe that soon my prayers will be answered, and everything happens for a reason.

service crew

today memories are flashing left and right across my mind as i was assigned to manned in our special event. at usjr basak campus -  intramural, about five years ago i was introduce into sales. i wasn't thinking that i could last in that kind of job - being a service crew / sales lady.others may think it's just easy however the odd thing about it if you worked in our company is: you have to bark.yes as in bark like a dog to attract customers.i once asked,what's the use of shouting out our product? if the customer is really up to buy your product i thought no need to push it as if it is not the salable type specially in food business.but as days goes by, i realized it is a plus factor.

it is always a fun recalling my first day as a trainee service crew: though the feeling was really awkward, just imagine shouting inside the mall.but then i made it i was able to do it, but at first i  hid myself behind the ice tea dispenser. as days run  i became comfortable with it that even when i am just slicing hotdogs or hotdog buns my mouth will just open unintentionally shouting "hotdog on sticks----nathans hotdog!".there was even a time when i was riding in a jeepney, instead of saying "lugar lang" what i said was: "hotdog on sticks",as in! it was no joke!, all eyes of passenger was staring at me. i was a bit shy about it, but i just ended laughing at myself quietly.

to date i could say my being a service crew was the most rewarding part of my career.("career talaga! as if i have one!...hehehe" ).what i really like being one is that happiness i felt inside every time i got a compliment from my dear customers who get satisfied with my service,and of course the "TIP" is included in, the music to my ear when they called me by first name.and when your "suki" would look for you when you are not around in your station. it is in this field when you got the chance to meet people from different walks of life that make it more exciting and fun. i am grateful that in this journey i have been there. i am thankful because it was the phase when my personality was developed. who i am today was because of what i've been through yesterday.

and today, i was able to experience it again! i had a tiring yet fun filled day! i was able to hear those  sweet word :"ate" again. and it was really, really fun, i was able to escape the boredom  of  facing all those papers for a day!:-)

the face 4 years ago - i miss this uniform and the place