Never Again!

Today is the last day of voters' registration, unless COMELEC would decide to extend the deadline for a few more days.  That is, if they would consider the recent influx of prospective voters at the registration centers such as what I saw in SM MOA yesterday.

I almost got myself unregistered because of that.  If not for the declaration of half day work yesterday, my chances of going to SM MOA for that purpose would have been nil.  And mind you, I felt like a ping-pong ball being tossed by the guards when I asked for directions to the satellite registration center.  I was already worried then as it was almost 5pm and I knew the registration center would be open only up to 6pm that day.  Alas, when I found the place, the door was already closed as they only accommodated a maximum number of 800 registrants.  I was advised to come back early the following day.  I asked how early, and the lady guard answered that there was already a queue as early as 4am.  What?!  And to make matters worse, the giving out of priority numbers starts at 830am, while the processing commences at 9am. Que horror!

No, I'm not going to make a sacrifice just like that.  Never again!  I would have registered long time ago and not waited for a few days before the deadline, if not for the hectic schedule.  I didn't had the chance to register when a registration activity was scheduled right within the convenience of our condominium as I was just leaving for Rome then.  Nor was the time when the same was also previously scheduled in SM MOA.  Blame it to my confusion with the date.  And when I learned from the local COMELEC office that  they will have another schedule in SM MOA on the last week of October, I just waited for that.  And the half day work yesterday would have been the perfect time for me..

While I was staring at the signages, a man approached me and asked if I would want to register.  When I said yes, he then gave me a piece of paper, which says "357".  I realized it was a priority number!  He then advised me to immediately go inside the center and do my thing.  So, I flashed the paper at the guard and he then let me in.  Inside, the line was looooong!  I wanted to back out as I remember the traumatic experience I went through when I registered in Taguig six (6) years ago.  I just held on knowing that this would be my only chance..

Bourne Legacy Madness

I thought I would not have been affected at all by the Bourne Legacy brouhaha.  But then just this morning, as I was already on my way to the office, the heavy traffic took me years before I was able to pass by Pasay Taft-Rotonda wherein I saw at least two trailer trucks parked infront of Metropoint Mall.  I later learned that it cause the traffic to stretch all the way to Timog area.

It was reported over DZMM that the schedule shoot would still be during the weekend yet.  But as early as today, the crew was already busy setting up the area.  And accordingly, they did not inform the MMDA.  I don't know if I heard it right but it was said that as a consequence, they were forced to pack up.

And I hope so.  Although I would have wanted to catch a glimpse of Rachel Weisz and get a feel of Hollywood craze, still, I don't want to go to office for the next two days spending at least 15-30 minutes more on the road. Anyway, good luck to me. :(

My 2nd Pasay Day Celebration

Yesterday, December 2, 2011, would have been my 4th time to celebrate Pasay Day (a.k.a non-working holiday) had it not for my special audit engagements in 2008 and 2010, which period of field work also covered Pasay Day. :(

Hence, I was so happy when I found out that I would be able to enjoy December 2 away from work. In fact, days before that, I already listed in my mind the things that I would do on that much-awaited day. I should say, 80% of what I've planned were successfully accomplished. :)

So, when is the next non-working holiday? I wish PNoy would declare December 23 as such.. :(

check out my new blog!

i just created a new blog, my sweet indulgence at http://www.foodnetwork101.blogspot.com/

my first post chronicled my first ever bloggers' party held at Taste Asia, Mall of Asia, Pasay City.

enjoy scrolling! :)

Buhay Coke Bloggers Party

Hi! I am back in manila again! But before i could tell you all about my vacation at my beloved hometown, surigao, let me share with you an e-invitation i got from jomar hilario.

There will be a Coke Bloggers Party tomorrow, August 8, 2008 at Taste Asia (beside SM Hypermart), Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The party will start rolling at 6pm and will end at 12noon the following day.

I am so excited! Free-flowing food, drinks (especially my favorite, coke zero!), and more surprises awaits partygoers! What else can you ask for in this great event?!

Interested? Join me!!!

(inset shows the recent party held at the same venue. for more pics, please click these links: Pinoy Life at Large and Aethen.