Quiet Journeys

This year Ayala Center Estate Association turned 50 and on their golden anniversary, they promise to serve more by providing a well-maintained community among its members. F ounded by the Ayala Corporation along with its tenants of MCC (Makati Commercial Center), ACEA's former names were Makati Commercial Center Association (MCCA) and Ayala Center Association (ACA). Even then, the group's primary goal has always been to promote and advance the welfare , prosperity, best interest, and good name of the Ayala Center. ACEA has many reasons to rejoice its golden jubilee as it continues to be the leading estate management association in the Philippines. The celebration was grandiose and yet it is cozy and heartfelt. It was started with the opening of the photo gallery entitled "50 Years of Assuring Prosperity in Ayala Center," that showcased pictures of the metamorphosis of ACEA from  the 1960's to the present. The exhibit was displayed l...

As a mom, I made sure I gave the proper nutrition to my kids during their milestone age. In this stage,  our children develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially. So, they need a lot of good nourishment to meet their body needs and they could reach their maximum potentials.   Good thing  Alaska Nutribuild 345 was launched in the market to meet specifically the diet needs of children ages 3 to 5, the milestone age. It is a rich milk that would help support their brain and body. It is scientifically formulated as a supplementary food. With proper diet, exercise and health care your child can grow active in mind and body. Aside from making the best quality of milk, Alaska Corporation has the advocacy to help spread nutrition awareness among its consumers to fight malnutrition. And, so, last July 31, 2013, Team Alaska, set up their camp at Gildel Child Development Center in Tondo, Manila to teach mom and kids how can they achieve milestone develop...

I am a certified "lakwatsera" so when I was invited by my friends to go to Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro last October of 2010 it didn't took them too long to convince me to say yes. I've heard of so many beautiful stories of the pocket beaches, of the snorkeling and diving spots, its diverse coral reef and not to forget the active nightlife with its numerous bars and restaurants. I am so eager to see them all. So, I said to myself I have never been there, so, might as well grab the opportunity.  On the day of our departure there was a news that there would be a super typhoon coming, but, since everything were all set we still pushed through with our plans. We left Manila at 7 in the morning. We boarded a bus going to Batangas Port. And from there, we took a one-hour-ferry ride to White Beach, Puerto Galera. White Beach, by the way, was known to local travelers for who doesn't have much time and money. Almost everything here is affordable. Cool! ...

Share your knowledge. It’s a way to achieve immortality .   -   Dalai Lama Most blogs kick off with a proper introduction—so here I am, channeling my inner grade-schooler, standing in front of the class, awkwardly telling you about myself. But hey, let’s skip the awkward part and get real. I’m Rizza, a proud southerner and an even prouder mom of four amazing kids. Yep, four! I’m also a happy single mom, navigating life one day (and one coffee) at a time. I used to work in a call center—back when people jokingly called me a “call girl” (relax, it’s because I was a girl… working in a call center). But life had other plans. Stress and sleepless nights caught up with me, and I got ill, but fortunately I recovered. So to my friends still in the BPO industry: take care of yourselves. Seriously. No job is worth your well-being. Now, let’s talk hobbies—because yes, I do more than just chase kids around and binge rice. First off, I’m a sucker for DVD movies. Romance, to be...