So Much to Do and Yet Find No Time to Update

I have not been taking my time to update my blog for a very very very long time. I went back to the Philippines with my wife for 9 days in the Philippines this early July. Then we make another trip to Kuala Lumpur for 7 days together with the children. KL trip was a last minute arrangement since my in laws would like us to join in for the travel trip organized by the MLM company that he is involving with. So it was a paid holiday for us. We spent 2 days at Genting and then another 3 days at KL. We also witnessed the grand opening of the factory plant of the MLM company at Puchong area.

The MLM company had been expanding its business influence at Middle East & Africa though it was first started at the Philippines. My father in law was spending most of his time out of the Philippines to train the distributors at Middle East & Africa to do the MLM business.

Actually there is so much to talk about running your own business to achieve your financial freedom. But this will definitely take time and perseverance to do so.

Recently, I came across an article at The Strait Times about a Filipino maid inherited a wealth of 6 million Singapore dollars from her employer. She was working for her employer in Singapore for 24 years. Her employer (who was single) decided to pass the wealth to her when she passed away last year. So the maid is now a MILLIONAIRE... You can read more about this article by clicking the links below. Happy reading guys...

1. Article from the Straits Times
2. Article from Manila Bulletin

Hello from Singapore

I was here in Singapore for training since last Sunday and I will be going back to Brunei tonight.

It was raining heavily here this morning and there were certain areas that was flooded. I am glad that the rain has finally stopped since I need to catch my flight back to Brunei.

You can read more about the flood in Singapore this morning by clicking here.

More Photos on Gyver on RTB Talentime 2010

Gyver managed to send me his photos while he was on stage during the RTB Talentime 2010.

Gyver's Photos During Talentime 2010

These are the photos I got from Gyver. No photos when he was on the stage. If you have some photos to share, please email to me at bruneipinoy@gmail.com. Thanks a lot

112th Philippine Independence Day

Philippine Independence Day is celebrated on every 12 June. This year Philippines is celebrating its 112th Independence Day. The theme for this year is "Kalayaan - Tagumpay ng Bayan".

As usual, there will be a flag hosting ceremony on 12 June. It was held at Ang Bahay during the term of Her Excellency Virginia Benavidez but this year it will be held at the Philippine Embassy.

The Philippine Embassy is inviting the Filipino community to join the Filipino Community Leader's Gathering which will be held on Sunday, 13th June 2010 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm at the Multi-Purpose Hall, Philippine Embassy Chancery. Gyver, who is the winner of RTB Talentime 2010 will render a song during this event as well. So come by if you are free.

Gyver is the Winner of RTB Talent Time 2010

Congratulation to Gyver for winning the RTB Talent Time 2010 at Amphitheatre, Jerudong. I really missed the show since I was at the Manggis Mall attending my friend's daughter wedding.

I am waiting for all the photos so that I can upload it into the blog. So just stay tune.

Those of you who would like to congratulate him can either call or send him a text at +673-8816635.

Additional Article:
My interview with Gyver
Article by Borneo Bulletin

FIFA World Cup 2010

The great happening for the next one month will be at South Africa. Oh yes, it is the FIFA World Cup.

I am not a football fans but do watch football once in a while.

For those who are interested to keep track of the World Cup, you can download the schedule.

Gyver on RTB Talent Time 2010 This Friday

Final for RTB Talent Time 2010 will be held at Jerudong Amphitheatre at 8:00pm on this Friday, 11 June 2010. Gyver is one of the finalists for this competition.

There are seats allocated for all the supports of Gyver. So those who are interested to support Gyver on that night, please contact his mother Edna (8816635) for more details.

I am going to attend my friend's daughter wedding at Hua Ho Manggis Mall. So I can't attend the show. Those of you who are going, please take some pictures and email to me so that I can update in this blog.

Lastly, enjoy the show everybody.

Additional Article:
Get Set for Talentime 2010 tonight (Source taken from Borneo Bulletin)

Health Check Promo from JPMC

My friend, Maricel passed me some flyers mentioning that Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC) will be running a Health Check Promo for Lovely Mum and Greatest Dad. I missed out getting the promo last year and I would definitely want to avail for the promo this year. There is a saying - "Health is Wealth and Wealth is Health." So don't neglect our body. We can spend hundreds and thousands of dollars to buy hand phone, LCD TV, Home Sound System, laptop, desktop, car, etc... but not willing to invest a few hundred for our health. I think it is time for us to really look into our health seriously since most of the food we consume nowadays are mostly processed, frozen especially FAST FOOD.

Offer will end at 4:30pm on 30th June 2010 but last day of redemption will be 30th November 2010. So whoever would like to treat his/her mum & dad for this health check, please call the telephone number shown in the flyer. Click the image for bigger view.

    

The Counter Attack of Royal Brunei Against Cebu Pacific

Just a few days after Cebu Pacific launched its promo fare from Brunei to Manila, Royal Brunei Airlines came out with their weekend sales. With B$370, the airfare includes Brunei airport tax, fuel surcharge, up to 20kg baggage allowance, option to choose your seat and they forgot to mention FREE MEALS ON BOARD. Haha.

To avail for this fare, you need to purchase your ticket at RBA Ticket Office and Service Center on every Saturday and Sunday until 29 August, 2010. Traveling period valid from 14 August to 31 December 2010. There is definitely a great challenge to Royal Brunei on the Manila sector since they are the only airlines flying direct from Brunei to Manila before Cebu Pacific announced of its operation to Brunei. But to the customer point of view, this is good because they could now pay a lower fare to go back to the Philippines. I remembered paying around B$580 for my airfare to Manila last year. A great savings for all.

So which airlines offers a better rate to us as customers? Let's just do some calculation. With the normal fare (B$99 per way) of Cebu Pacific with insurance and Web Admin fee, you will pay B$214 for the return flight. This will give you 15kg baggage allowance. So if you want to make it to 20kg, you need to pay B$40 extra (online rate only) . Then you need to pay Brunei airport tax of $12. It will be a total of B$266 for a return fare. This is B$104 cheaper than RBA. Para sa baon na to.

With comparison to flight schedule, Cebu Pacific flies 2 times a week whereas RBA flies 3 times a week. Flight time for Cebu Pacific from Brunei is at 2:25am and arrive Manila at 4:15am. Many said it is a good time dahil walang trapik. Haha. I totally agree with them.

Lastly, RBA lands at NAIA Terminal 2 whereas Cebu Pacific lands at Terminal 3. Again, for those who are connecting their next Cebu Pacific flight to their province, they don't really need to transfer to another terminal. Unlike using RBA, you definitely need to go to Domestic Terminal, Centennial Terminal or Terminal 3 for any connecting flight depending on what airlines you are using.

But overall, the choice is yours. Do write some comments if you have anything to add. Maraming salamat po.