A birthday surprise and a short tribute was prepared by the employees for the diamond birthday of Sir Robert E. Pizarro last October 20, 2014.
The President of the Brown Group of Companies’ celebrated another milestone of his life as he turned 60 years old last October 21.
Sir Robert was surprised by his family and employees as they entered the XSCCI Bar-Lounge right after the Monday Flag ceremony and serenaded him with a birthday song.
Mrs. Annabelle Brown, the older sister of Sir Robert, gave her warm birthday message and shared his inspiring story of success during his younger days.
A short skit was also presented by the talented employees from A Brown, depicting Sir Robert at home with his family and kids followed by a heartwarming birthday video presentation showing a glimpse of his life. Mrs. Teena Pizarro, the beloved wife of Sir Robert imparted her words of gratitude to the employees who made the said event meaningful for her dear husband.
The program ended with a message of overwhelming gratitude from the birthday celebrator.
A thanksgiving mass was also celebrated at the Immaculate Conception Chapel attended by the employees.
While December is the most festive month of the year, November is perhaps the just as well-awaited, since we get to receive our 13th Month pay at this time and the Christmas Bonus comes next. We would then think of splurging out our money for self-gratifying stuff—reward that we could give ourselves for all the hard work done for the year. However, before hitting the mall shops, going on vacation trips, or even clicking on the “add to cart” button, I think we must all pause and think a few times over, how to spend our 13th month pay and bonus wisely.
Purchase gifts early for Christmas
It isn’t necessary to buy expensive gifts, inexpensive ones would be enough. Spend a portion of your 13th Month pay and bonus to buy gifts for your ina-anak and love ones. Start buying gifts as early as now so it wouldn’t hurt so bad buying gifts all at once. You may even start buying every second or third quarter of the year so you could spread out your budget for these. After all, you may just keep all the stuff you have bought without damaging them.
Pay one’s debt
Instead of replacing your old phone with a trendy and in gadget, it is often best to have a debt-free year-end. Prioritize paying off debts.
Save
It’s always best to save for the rainy days. Keeping a small portion of your 13th month pay, your monthly salary and all other monetary benefits for the year, keeps you a step forward from panicking when emergency situations arise. It makes us feel secure that whenever there’s a need, we have an emergency fund which we could immediately use. We really do not have to run and look for some “Bombay” for 5-6 and be in great debt.
Aside from saving for emergency purposes, it’s also nice to save for retirement this early. Even just a small percentage of your monthly salary, 13th month pay and bonuses would pile up as time goes by.
Aren’t we all excited for our 13th month pay and Christmas bonus? I bet you are. Woohoo!!!
Coral Resort Estates, Northern Mindanao’s first residential resort launches its Mediterranean-type clubhouse. Sprawled on the northern part of the estate, the 1,000-square meter clubhouse houses an open lounge, a restaurant, and 3 function rooms which can effect seating anywhere from 10 to 70 persons.
The infinity pool, gazebo, parks and playground, meditation garden, and viewdeck complete the setting. A hanging bridge is also built leading to the half-a-kilometer stretch of beachfront. Next to be built are the floating jetty, putting green, aquasports area and pool by the sea.
To complement nature and the environment, home designs follow the Balinese architectural style featuring wide verandas.
Coral Resort Estates, owned and developed by A Brown Company, Inc., was launched in October 2013 and is the first residential resort estates in Northern Mindanao.
It is strategically located in Initao, Misamis Oriental. Coral Resort Estates is seated about 60 kilometers west of Cagayan de Oro City and 29 kilometers east of Iligan City. It is 27 kilometers southwest of the new Laguindingan International Airport.
BLESSING. Fr. Victor Melvin Abejero of St. Francis Xavier Parish Church of Initao blesses the Coral Resort Estates
TOAST FOR PROSPERITY. ABCI Board of Director and Xavier Sports and Country Club (XSCC) Chairman Atty. Antonio Soriano (3rd from left, 2nd row) leads the toast for prosperity with (L to R, 2nd row) Lolit Alon of JCA Realty, Linda Chee of Chee Realty, Matet Alcantar of ABCI Sales & Marketing, (L to R, 1st row) Amor Valdehuesa of JCA-Westbridge, Joy Madrid of CDO Brokers & Associates, XSCC Director Justina Uy and Jane Villono of JCA-Eagleridge.
MESSAGE. Mrs. Annabelle P. Brown gives a message highlighting the vision of ABCI on creating enlightened and happier communities during the Launching of the Coral Resort Estates Clubhouse on November 8, 2014.
RIBBON CUTTING. ABCI Board of Director and Xavier Sports and Country Club (XSCC) Chairman Atty. Antonio Soriano and Initao Municipality Vice Mayor Cora Sayre cut the ceremonial ribbon during the Launching of the Coral Resort Estates Clubhouse.
The guests
Overlooking the tranquil waters of Iligan Bay, Coral Resort Estates offers a sanctuary for the privileged few. A great way to enjoy your weekend… in your own resort home.
A Brown Company, Inc. is also the owner and developer of Xavier Estates, Teakwood Hills, Ventura Residences in Cagayan de Oro, Valencia Estates and Mountain Pines Farm in Bukidnon and West Highlands in Butuan City.
For members’ and member-recommended-guests’ functions at the Coral Resort clubhouse, call the Xavier Sports and Country Club at 088-8588942. For inquiries on residential lots, call the A Brown Co. Marketing Office at 0917-7938785 or 0999-8892946, email at [email protected] or check out www.abrown.ph.
The Manila office enjoys a white Christmas this year with some frosted adhesive paper, metallic Japanese papers, poster paint, and whiteboard marker.
DIY snowflakes
Snowflakes make for very pretty decorations, and they’re actually very easy to create! Simply follow the photo collage, with steps detailed below.
1. Get frosted adhesive paper (the kind that you use to wrap textbooks) and cut into square pieces.
2. Fold the square diagonally into 1/2 to make a triangle.
3. Fold the triangle into 1/2.
4. Fold that folded triangle further, into a 1/3 triangle. I’m holding it with the left “wing” over the middle portion.
5. Fold the right “wing” over the left “wing” in picture 4. It should look like a letter A.
6. I made three A triangles to cut into three different snowflakes later on.
7. Go crazy with the cutting of patterns. It takes a bit of practice, and it would help if you would search for cutting guides on Goodle.
8. Unfurl the folded triangles and voila!
This is what the frosted adhesive looks like on a glass door or window.
I also made one using silver Japanese paper, with a bigger square to start with. Since Japanese paper is really thin, you can cut even more intricate patterns out of it.
I stuck the Japanese paper on the pantry door as the focal design. Using gold Japanese paper, I cut out tassels to attach to the top of the door, and little stars to surround the snowflake. As for the snowballs, I simply mixed white poster paint with a little bit of water and dabbed into those circles using a small brush! It’s easy to wipe out once Christmas is over.
DIY Snowman
Hello, Olaf! I used the white poster paint for the snowy parts (see how the water drippings actually give it a more icy effect), orange poster paint for the arms and nose, and black whiteboard marker for his clothes.
This is how it looks along with the snowflakes and snowballs.
What do you think? Go ahead and try these merry decor tips!
