News and Other Events

This section is about my life, which will probably bore you to death. My psychologist tells me that writing web logs is a very helpful way to ensure that the hospital's psych board will consider my petition for transfer from the maximum-security area.        

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Recordings and Reunions
My work one Saturday morning gave me an opportunity to connect with past friends who had to voice two of my segments over the radio – Debi Go and Aileen Ramos - Cruz.

PUP Reloaded
Last March, I visited my school at Sta. Mesa, Manila to get my college diploma certified as authentic (one of the requirements for PAEF's Fulbright Scholarship). Last time I was at PUP was in 2000 to get another copy of my transcript.

Pizza with Belle and Aline
Last August 3, I invited two fellow office-mates from FEBC Philippines for a night-out at Shakey's.

My Dad The Pope
My father is retired from being a Public Utility Jeepney driver. A lot of our friends from church (the Sapphire Church and Christ Enthroned Church - Meycauayan) have been telling us that my father Jimmy Daga Anzures) looks like Pope Benedict XVI.

Office Pixies
I once worked for an international radio network. After our barkada of broadcasters and writers finished eating a spiced eggplant salad as a peace offering by one of the announcers, we decided to get really wild and freaky that night in the radio compound.

The MRT and Graduate School
For a time, Janet (my sister) used to go to work riding the MRT. Going home, it’s the LRT. Little did she know na ang kanyang pamamangka sa dalawang ilog would lead to the loss of her poise and composure!

Janet and Niña at SM City
Last October 1, Saturday, I went to SM City Marilao for a reunion with my former office-mates (or what's left of them) from Far East Bank and Trust Company (which was unfortunately swallowed by a bigger bank).

Church Sportsfest
Last June, our church (Christ Enthroned Church in Meycauayan, Bulacan) had a sports fest. Janet, my only sister, got to "play" volleyball, and wear a uniform. My father, Jimmy, the one with the white hair, had a mime drama to entertain the crowd in Valenzuela.

Balikbayan Box
My aunt and my cousins regularly send us clothes, Christmas goodies, gadgets and other useful items from the USA. It's our family's job to make sure that these gifts get to our aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives.

Mom's Retirement
My mother retired years ago as Section Chief at the Bureau of Internal Revenue in Manila. She’s currently the Senior Citizens Cell Leader at Christ Enthroned Church in Meycauayan, Bulacan.

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Jonnie, how can I say this right? I think you're one of the most creative people I know. Isa siya sa mga favorite classmates ko sa Precious Hearts Romances Writing workshop 2008.

Everytime I drink San Mig coffee or Nescafe 3-in-1, I remember our fun batch of romance writing people. Cheers!

I just saw your Far East Bank photos! My gosh! I worked at FEBTC back in those days after I gave up being a copywriter. I was assigned at the Sta. Mesa branch. Those were the days.

Over! Lagi kaming busy sa branch na 'yan. These days, (the location)is Bank One. It's the one across SM Centerpoint. Hay naku! Daming karakter kong na-meet diyan.

Ay alam mo, naalala ko sa Far East Bank days ko, yung manager namin parang si Robin kung umarte (di naman kamukha ni Robin, che!).

In fairness, nag-enjoy ka naman pala sa Far East Bank. Ako naman, not really, LOL! Kasi yung napuntahan kong branch, kaka-imbyerna mga utaw. Super dami ng clients lagi. Kung mag-lunch ako noon 4:00 PM na! Grabeh. Ganda lang yung location -- ang lapit sa SM Centerpoint.

Rina
Batchmate, PHR Workshop 2008
Former Far East Banker
Has a cameo appearance in my short story

Bwahahahaha! Ganun ka pa rin tulad ng dati -- magaling mag-patawa at mas matindi pa. Pakalbo ka na kaya? Ha ha ha!

Ayos, tsong na-miss ko mga patawa mo (humahagikgik). Sige, visit ko yung YouTube mo later after work. Join ka na sa group para mas madali sa mag o-organize to contact members. I'm sure marami kang kakilala dito na nag-join na lalo na yung mga "ex" mo and 'yung mga napag-atrasuhan mo, he he he.

Nagkaroon na kami ng mini reunion dito sa States and 'yung iba sa Pinas. Masaya. Parang balik sa year 1987.

Gene Fontanilla
Classmate at Meycauayan College
Likes hi-tech gadgets, space science and gravity-defying objects
Knows who my "exs" are

Hey Joni! Happy birthday to the one and only "Mr. Hoy Hoy Hoy!" Sorry folks, but the etymology of the term is not for public consumption, he he! Too embarrassing -- for Joni! (ha ha ha!).

Joni's humor, I like because it's dry and (pa)intellectual (ha ha ha!). He mixes his love for words and love for the Lord and blends them perfectly well to create a rich tapestry of programs showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Way to go Joni and thanks for allowing yourself to be taken for a ride a looong loong time ago. Maglibre ka na! Mwahahaha!

Wish ko lang sa iyo, lumabas ka na sa lungga mo at ilibre mo naman kami! Hoy hoy hoy!

Ruth Dela Rama - Dizon
Took me for a ride in her Volkswagen
Former co-employee at FEBC - Philippines
Voice Over Talent and Broadcaster