Lakwatsa sa Isdaan, Calauan

                   I have never been to Thailand yet but based on the narration of my friends who went there it mimics the features of Isdaan,  

                  It is a pleasure to be in Isdaan!  My stresses were released intanly,  The food were insane! 

Gala sa Isdaan

 

                 Those where the days!  Those were the days, really!  

            How can I forget those days?  After UCPB  christmas party breakfast, we went directly to Isdaan, Calauan, Laguna.  It was a well planned trip to celebrate also the birthday of one of my staff.  I must admit this was the second time but this time was sweeter!

                 I must admit I did not see the beauty before.  Perhaps our focus then was to eat not to explore the details of the place.

                 It was truly majestic!  It is the Thailand of the Philippines because of their Buddas.  Was told by Marites that it was owned by a celebrity married to a senator.

   

Paglalakbay sa El Nido!

              Nothing can compare the experiences we had in El Nido, Palawan.  We did Island hopping, swimming, bar hopping etc.

                  The activity was provided to us by our BM as our share in the money received from CASA and other awards!

                  It was fun! 

Paglalakbay sa Hongkong!

              Family is everything!

           It was a wonderful experience to be with your family who are still so very young.  I don't know what will I do if something will happen if I will not be around.  I was a family decision to contunue the journey to Hongkong despite Mama will be buried.  I know Mama will allow us if she was alive, thus, we push trought with the plan.

Happy 60th Anniversary Landbank!

           I thought I will start and end my professional career with United Coconut Planters Bank (UCPB).  I have been with the bank for 30 memorable years that ended last February 28, 2022.

         The most memorable were the Bank Orientation Program (BOP) and Management Development Program (MDP - 36) where I stayed at Travellers Hotel to study, to mingle and to fix my ties.  We were trained to give Total Customer Satisfaction and Fly like Geese. 

         There were ups and downs. Every time I fall I get up getting encouragement from my peers.

          I first heard of the merger of Landbank and UCPB from Marites and later from our Region Head.  It will result  to making Landbank number one in terms of assets.  We were assured by management that our benefits will be received at the start of the merger - March 1, 2022 which materialized!

           It was a challenge to be a Landbanker.   For one, you must be eligible - by passing the Civil Service Exam, by being a cum laude (at least) or a PRC Board Passer.  Fortunately for me, I was FORCED by Mama to take the Sub Professional Exam when I was 2nd Year in college and Professional Exam when I was 3rd year in college.  Second, I have to pass the Landbank exam which for me was very difficult!  I thought it was all!   Later I  was told that I will be interviewed by the Landbank’s Group Head.   She likened the merger of Landbank and UCPB  a "marriage" to which I answered “I DO”.

           It was a year ago since then. Today the sun is shining so bright! I can see light of which I will be a part and will surely stop @60.

 #LANDBANK@60