Branding U - How to Stand Out among 90 Million other Filipinos

I'm set to attend the biggest Personal Branding Program on December 4.  Two of my friends, Randell & Carlo will be speakers for the event.  They are very prominent in their fields and I admire them for their skills & achievements.

With them sharing how they become successful together with author Efren Cruz is an opportunity everyone of us should grab and NOT let go.

Branding U is for employees, businessmen, freelancers--- even career politicians.  It is about establishing the right skillset and credentials.  It is about using new media and the internet to extend your influence.

Seattle's Best Coffee

Seattle's Best Coffee
R2 Level, Power Plant Mall, Rockwell Drive cor. Estrella St., Makati, Philippines

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Earlier today, I met up with 2 of my closest female friends.  We meet up every now and then, usually 2-3 times a year.  We either meet up for coffee, dinner or lunch.  Since Shar is already married & Stef is busy with her work & social life, we just catch up and have our very girl talk on rare meetup occasions.

This time around, we decided to go to Powerplant.  It has been such a long time since I last visited Powerplant mall.  It has really changed a lot.  One place that really caught my eye was Seattle's Best Coffee.

My Big Love

While everyone in the Philippines were busy watching Pacquiao-Cotto fight, I was watching the TV screening of My Big Love.

This movie was from 2008.  The stars were Kristine Hermosa, Sam Milby and Toni Gonzaga.  Well, I think the title says it all that it is about love.  What the title doesn't say is that this movie is also about looking beyond the physical aspects of a person.

Ortigas Park

Ortigas Park
Don Francisco Ortigas Jr. Road (former Emerald Avenue), Pasig, Philippines

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There was a seminar I attended at Ortigas Center last weekend.  During the break, I walked around the area because I was sooo bored.  I ended up stumbling upon this wonderful park located in between buildings.  It was just a refreshing sight!

The 1,590 square meter park was developed by Ortigas & Company to celebrate its 75 years of existence.  It was opened to the public last December 2005.

Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu

Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu
2/F Greenbelt 3 Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati City, Metro Manila
(02) 729-8640

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The only shabu-shabu place I know is located at Greenbelt 3.  It has great ambiance.  Even if you're eating something hot, you won't feel uncomfortable.

Service though is a bit blah coz there were only 4 staff that day.  So there was only 1 manning the kitchen, 1 manning outside area, 1 manning the inner area & 1 manning the counter.  How could they serve customers with over 15 tables & they were undermanned?  tsk tsk!