“We cannot afford it!” A firm and strong words came out from Eman’s mouth after I discussed a separate budget allocation for the photo and video. This gave me a pull-back but I won’t step-out without a fight, no! the right word? a debate.
I know Eman was too tight in terms in financial activities. It’s too hard for him to throw-out his cents out in the streets. Of course, who should want get broke after the wedding? I even don’t want it myself. But, the thing is, I can afford it. I just want to make our wedding close to my dream. Well, to cut this story short, he allowed me to shell out some of my savings to cover the expenses.
For 5 months, I’ve checked every wedding photographers available in Cebu City, compare their prices and their unbelievably talent in photography. Getting Rolando Pascua (Eugene’s wedding buddy) is too hard for me to decide since I have to consider the budget itself (yes! parang nakita ko si Eman na umu-usok ang ilong). When I spoke with my co-officemate, Mr. Danny Ybañez, the founder member of LightZone Photography Club, he gave me a huge discount and I coudn’t say “NO” to the offer. I’ve seen their portfolio and it’s really a work of art.
During the prenups and preparation until the end of the wedding, I feel like a Hollywood star surrounded by paparazzis. The four (4) photographers with a least 2-long bazookas hanging on their neck was really a great feeling. They really made me think “YES! THIS IS MY DAY!” Even one of my bridesmaids says “Wait, asa mi mutan-aw? Daghan kaayo mo”. They are really a hobbyist whose in dire need to capture a great photo coz I can see their passion in getting the picture right.
By the way, LightZone Photography Club is composed of professionals in the field of medicine, architecture and engineering and they have won several awards. The following pictures will vouch for that.
It all started when Arnel, a co-officemate of mine, told me that he has a friend who needs a web-designer to overhaul his static website. I was so confident to get the challenge (frankly, he was my first client on wordpress lay-outing) and then I saw his work. It is what I envisioned in my head for my wedding and I thought to myself, he will be our “Wedding Videographer”. His name is Eugene Florendo. For those who want to contact Mr. Eugene, you may visit his website at http://www.eugeneflorendo.com
At first, Eman was so eager to cancel out 50% allocated budget for the Photo and Video but after several debate, the jury awarded me the final “YES”. After all, photo and video would lasts for a lifetime. It’s really worth of our investment. Enjoy watching our on-site video by Eugene Florendo.
Ceremony: St. Jude Thaddeus Church (Camp Lapu-lapu Lahug, Cebu City)
Reception Venue: Cebu City Sports Club
Date: January 10, 2010
When you mary on the right time, at right place, and right person, everything is a bliss.
I’ve been on a natural high since I got wed and I always tell people that the best day of my life was the time I decided to share LIFETIME LOVE with Eman.
That’s really one great gift in life.
Allow me to thank all of you for the nice gifts that you have given to us on our wedding day. Of course, aside from the real love, presence and friendship…
From the deepest chambers of our hearts, THANK YOU SO MUCH.
I am still in the process on transferring my blog to a new host and registrar. And I can’t still figure it out how to restore my old wordpress account. Will try to see what can i do in the next following days. Please check it out soon.
Updates! as of January 1, 2010 at 3:35AM
Yehey!!! I’ve already configured the site correctly! Wheeeeeee… I am so proud that I manually backed-up my SQL database and my previously published posts. Well, this might be my number one priorityin my new year’s resolution list. I want to resolve every single problem with immediate action without excuses because I CAN DO IT!
I think that will be all for now, I need to take a little rest and will published more posts tomorrow. I might also publish how did I transfer my blog to a new host and host did I backed-up my SQL manually. That’s it all folks! See ya!
You have filled my world with meaning. You have made me so happy and more fulfilled as a person. Thank you for taking me as I am; loving me, and welcoming me into your heart. I promise to always love you, respect you as an individual, and to be faithful to you forever. I can’t wait the day I’ll choose you to be my partner, and commit myself to you for the rest of my life.
It is my dream to be one of the Veluz Bride but due to financial priorities, I have to let that dream pass.
At first, the gowns were already included with Debut’s and I Do’s Stress Free Package. First User for the Bride and Groom (design is provided by the couple), and 2nd user for the rest of the entourage. When I visited the shop, the design of the 2nd-user gowns they offered is quite common and the cloths are stiff.
So, I ventured out other suppliers ‘coz I might get a great deal. Good thing that Kit introduced me to her designer, Brendon Val Cenon. We discussed the budget and my preferred design for my gown as well as my entourage. When he showed me the design sketch, I fell in-love with it instantly. Here is what my gown looks like,
Red Cross donation through SMS: text REDAMOUNT to 2899 (Globe) or 4483 (Smart). bury me in this dress has a comprehensive list of means to send cash/check donations:
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G-Cash – 0917-9751092
Red Cross
1. CASH or CHECK
Please send cash or check donations to the PNRC National Headquarters in Manila. Checks should be made payable to The Philippine National Red Cross. We can also arrange for donation pick-up.
2. BANK DEPOSIT
Account Name: The Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross
METROBANK
Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 151-3-041-63122-8
Dollar Acct.: 151-2-151-00218-2
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Port Area Branch
Peso Acct.: 4991-0010-99
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Dollar Acct.: 8114-0030-94
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For your donations to be properly acknowledged, please fax the bank transaction slip at nos. +63.2.527.0575 or +63.2.404.0979 with your name, address and contact number.
Credit Card
Please fax the following info to +632.404.09.79 and +632.527.0575:
Name of card member, billing address, contact nos. (phone & mobile), credit card no., expiration date, CCV2/ CVC2 (last three digits at the back of the credit card), billing address, amount to be donated.
For online donations you may also visit our website at www.redcross.org.ph .
Donations in kind to the Red Cross:
LOCAL
Please send in-kind local donations to The Philippine National Red Cross – National Headquarters in Manila. We could also arrange for donation pick-up.
INTERNATIONAL
1. Send a letter of intent to donate to the PNRC
2. A letter of acceptance from PNRC shall be sent back to the donor
3. Immediately after shipping the goods, please send the (a) original Deed of Donation, (b) copy of packing list and (c) original Airway Bill for air shipments or Bill of Lading for sea shipments to The Philippine National Red Cross–National Headquarters c/o Secretary General Corazon Alma de Leon, Bonifacio Drive, Port Area, Manila 2803, Philippines.
The PNRC does not accept rotten, damaged, expired or decayed goods. Though we appreciate your generosity, the PNRC also discourages donations of old clothes as we have more than enough to go around.
Relief goods for Red Cross (drinking water, baby formula, canned goods, clothing):
Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center 635-0922, 634-7824 needs drinking water, canned goods, clothing for Cainta, Marikina, San Mateo, Pasig. or go to Red Cross QC Chapter, QC Hall Gate 7 along Kalayaan Avenue, tel. 920-3672.
Relief Goods can be sent to Caritas Manila Office at Jesus St., Pandaca Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (tel.no. 5639298/5639308). Relief goods can also be brought Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Corner EDSA (tel no. 9257931-40).
Aquino volunteers: contact Jiggy Cruz who is organizing relief goods collection and distribution. Or call Ms. Clare Amador at mobile no 9285205508 or Jana Vicente at 9285205499 for more details regarding Noy/Mar relief efforts.
Roxas volunteers: donations for flood relief can be brought to Balay, Expo Centro, Edsa cor. Gen, MacArthur, Araneta Center, Cubao.
Relief Operations Drop-Off Center has been set-up at La Salle Greenhills. Beginning 9am, Sunday, September 27. Those nearby may bring their donations to Gate 2.
Ateneo de Manila now accepting donations for victims. Donations may be dropped at MVP Lobby.
Victory Fort is opening its doors to those affected by the typhoon. Call 813-FORT
Charo Limaco has posted a list of specific items needed and where to donate them:
Water, blankets, shoes, and clothes etc.. are being accepted at the Hillsborough Village chapel for families whose houses were washed out in the nearby sitios.
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Donations of any kind for Payatas communities affected by Ondoy accepted at ARANAZ stores in Rockwell & Greenbelt.
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TeamManila stores in Trinoma, Mall of Asia, Jupiter Bel-Air and Rockwell shall be accepting relief goods (Canned Goods, Ready-to-drink Milk, Bottled Water and Clothes) for distribution by Veritas to displaced countrymen due to Typhoon Ondoy.
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Caritas Manila Office and Radio Veritas (see above) appealing for the following goods: Canned food, rice, used clothes especially for children, milk
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From Kuya Ed Ramirez: SLBTFN is accepting donations already. Please drop it off sa Ateneo Cervini Dorm. Then we will work with groups around the area to assess w/c evacuation center needs help immediately. SLBTFN is Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan Task Force Noah, a disaster response arm.
The news is grim. People on their roofs, people losing their homes, loved ones separated, refugees everywhere, the most recent report is 5,000 people stuck in the Trinoma Mall in Quezon City. I have yet to confirm this but have heard this is the worst deluge since 1967; PAGASA reported that in three hours, as much rain as normally falls in two weeks soaked the Metropolis. Reports from the rest of Luzon -with most of Luzon’s provinces, including the National Capital Region placed under a State of Calamity by the President- are only now trickling in. Rescue and relief efforts over the years have gotten increasingly efficient, but this is one of those events that happen so suddenly, no one can possibly prepare for it.
Fellow bloggers may want to help on collating specific types of information they encounter online: appeals for rescue, traffic/flood updates, places to send relief goods, power failures, etc. This allows relief workers and media to focus on who needs help, while avoiding the risk that the ones who get rescued are those whose appeals are reTweeted most often, while others asking for help get overlooked, for example.
One person online is putting a Marikina map with updates: View Ondoy map for Marikina in a larger map. Contribute to, and spread the word on, Rescue Hub Info Central.
You will be a big help by collating information because relief/rescue workers and media can then periodically refer to your blogs to help evaluate what’s going on and what still needs to be done. Numbers are being collated here and in Sour Politics and Random Salt.
At a time like this, there is so much human compassion and so much frustration, too. So even if it’s by means of this small, online way, we can all pitch in.
Some photos/videos shared by people online:
(above: vicinity of Rustan’s, Katipunan Ave. Quezon City)
(above: underpass along Ayala Avenue, Makati City)
(above: Eastwood City, Quezon City)
Here’s what you can do even if you’re home
1. E-mail friends/relatives overseas to donate to their national Red Cross for Philippine flood victim relief.
2. If possible, contact the nearest chapter of the Philippine National Red Cross to find out how you can help wrap and prepare relief goods or contribute to information dissemination and other ways to keep people in touch.
3. Call your parish to find out plans when rains subside so you know where , how to help.
4. Pledge what would’ve been this weekend’s luxuries money for disaster relief.
Emergency/Rescue/Evacuation:
Red Cross: 143, 527-0000. Centers for relief: Red Cross chapters in Rizal, QC, Valenzuela, Bulacan. Phil. Nat’l. Red Cross Rizal Chapter operations center hotline: 635-0922, 634-7824. Send full address of stranded friends/family to Sen. Dick Gordon 09178997898/0938444BOYS
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) Emergency Numbers: 912-5668, 911-1406, 912-2665, 911-5061. Help hotlines: 734-2118, 734-2120.
Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA): 136
Philippine Coast Guard: 527-6136
Bureau of Fire Protection Region III (Central Luzon) Hotline: (045) 9634376
San Juan City Hall Command Post: 468-1697
MERALCO hotlines: 0917-5592824, 0920-9292824
Contact NCRPO 838-3203, 838-3354 for rubber boat requests. You can also text 0917-422-6800 or 0927-675-1981 for rescue dump trucks. Appeal for those able, to lend 4×4 trucks for rescue: Pls. send truck to Greenhills Shoppng Center Unimart Grocery to await deployment, tel. 09209072902.
505 Rescue needs life-vests & rubber boats for their rescue operations. Please bring to Villamor Air Base.
Office of Sen Villar to rescue stranded people: 0917-4226800, 0917-2414864, 0927-6751981
Please go to GMA Facebook page & post addresses of people in need of immediate help.
For all Ateneo de Manila students who are stranded/ those who need help (as well as those who know of other students who need help), please TEXT your/their name/s, location and contact number to 0908-8877166. The MVP Building (HQ)is open to all those who have difficulty going home tonight.
This is a SCAM! DO NOT join! I was sucked into this and am still trying to get my money back, I tried to close the page and then they said dont go yet and offered it to me for 99c then in the end charged my Mastercard $62.50. Thanks to my bank because they have been very helpful and are going to dispute it, they are adamant that they will get my money back for me so i haven’t lost out YET! They have put their investigators on to this, its going to take 30 to 45 days but at least i will get my hardworking money back from these freeloaders!
Last Monday (September 15, 2009) , I received an email invitation from Ada to watch a filipino movie entitled “In My Life” (starred by Vilma Santos, Luis Manzano and John Llyod Cruz). I am hesitant to accept the invitation since I’m not really an avid fan of filipino movies (OA man gud kasagaran ang filipino movies) but since I missed their camaraderie (they’re my BISAG-ASA colleague), I decided to go them.
Despite of the heavy rain last Friday(September 18,2009), Ada, Micar, Ailene and I were still eager to watch the movie. My personal thanks to Sir Johaness for a door-to-door delivery (wala mi nabasa^, hehehe).
At first, I told my companion that it might be better if we watch “KIMI DORA”, I heard it’s a low-budget comedy film that make millions on the first day alone. But sad to say, it was not on the cinema list (gitan-aw na d-ay daan ni Ada…)
“IN MY LIFE” story focuses on the relationship between a mother and her children. It was not entirely a gay film, however, it added more value. Others say it was dramatic and you can’t help yourself from crying but mostly scenes are comedic. I am amazed how they switched the dialogue lines from a very comedic to dramatic.
Some of the scenes really hit me so hard that make me cry a river inside the cinema.
Shirley: Anong hindi ko cya kilala? Anak ko cya, sa akin cya nanggaling. Ako ang nagpalaki sa kanya. Kaya bawat hininga niya at utot nya, alam ko ang ibig sabihin.
But to her surprise, she doesn’t know that his son work so hard to make her proud. Like, she was disappointed when his son graduated as Salutatorian in High School. His son was chosen among hundreds of employee to work in New York. She doesn’t even know what his son wants. Like, he wants to be an organ donor and wants to be cremated when he died.
I remember when my father told me one time “ANAK KA LANG”. It was as if I am their property and I don’t have a right to do what I want.
Another scene that were very familiar to me. The part that she was already signing the papers to sell their property. And her daughters told them their plan to go abroad and it came to a point they jokingly reminisce thae time when their mother found out one of her daughter wanted to become a doctor, and what she got was a flying kick and “sabunot” from her mother. Shirley was clueless that she did that to her daughter.
Same scene happened to me when my mother found out that I want to become a nurse. Not the flying kick and “sabunot” part but I’ve got a long nasty nag.
My Over-all verdict? I love it! I really want my mother to watch this movie so she could understand her children better.
