Meet my dad.

An effective disciplinarian, a God-fearing individual and a man who does his responsibilities well. This is how I define my dad, Franco O. De Asis.

My dad works as a police officer and as Law enforcer, I am proud to say he hasn't done anything to ruin the name and reputation of the Philippine National Police, He loves his job and he performs his duty with passion. . He is a good friend, and most of the time, people run to him asking for advise and help when they're in trouble.. He is a man of few words, but when he speaks, he talks with a lot of sense and intelligence, he can be very serious at times but when spending his time with his family or his closest buddies, he cracks funny jokes and punchlines that never fails to make us laugh.

At home, my dad can sometimes be like superman, why? because whenever our car was damaged, our pipe was broken, our shoes needs to be fix or whatever there is need for a repair, he does it all with his bare hands... :))

Talk about political issues, historical and current events, I can always count on him.. and yes, he was the main reason why I took up Political Science in college, coz he wanted me to pursue his frustration, and that is to be a successful Lawyer in the future.. and honestly, when I finished college, I never regret a thing when I followed his advise.

But you know, whatever good compliments I or other people say about him, at the end of the day, he's just like any other Father who wants the best for his family and I can never ever say anything negative or complain anything about how is my dad as a provider and a father to us, because he is definitely one of the world's greatest!

So to that number one man in my life, Happy Father's Day!!! I miss you and I love you so muuuuch! <3

SCAM ALERT. Be smart enough!

Hellew! Hellew!

As you can see on my last entry before this one, I blogged about how my life's been recently and that's talking more of being a fresh graduate and how hard of applying to get your very first job, and there, I tackled about how I applied for jobs wherein I was the one who decided not to pursue it even though I am already qualified for the position they're offering me, why? as you can read it again, I stated how they're hiring process is so fast, you take an exam, go through a tagalog interview, you pass and you are off to your orientation/training, but before you can start immediately, they will let you pay a certain amount of money for their health insurance or whatsoever reason! so I really had a huge doubt why we have to pay for it because as far as I know, those are to be deducted from your salary, so before I go through that orientation and paying process, I tried to google the company's name on the internet and found out that these were scams, meaning, you have to buy products from the company with your own money and sell them, then you also recruit people to do the same thing, what's worse is, the products they're endorsing cost a lot of money, plus, I have read some complains that you are also entitled to pay for dental insurance, company kit etc... So can you imagine? You're applying to get a job because you need to earn money to support yourself and to provide what your family needs, then when you get to this job, they will only add burden to your life, what's shocking is, there actually tons of scam companies around the country and I don't have any idea why despite of thousands of complains regarding such, officials haven't done anything to stop this, worst thing is, a lot of these companies are still running for years and years now. PLEASE, OPEN YOUR EYES.

How do you actually know if you're applying for a company which is a scam? I have some tips to actually help you not to go through this.

- Job Qualifications.

A well-known company. It requires you to have experience and you should actually reach at least second year college, they usual age requirement is always between 20 - 28 years old because they believe when you're young, you can do office tasks quickly and you have good memory.

Scam company. It requires you to be at the age of 18-45 years old, with or without experience and at least high school graduate. so most of unemployed people have these qualifications so the tendecy is you get amaze that you can still apply for an office staff/assistant position even if you're like 40 or you're only a high school graduate.

Hiring Process

A well-known company. Your interview will always be in english to test your communication skills, of course if you are working for prestigious companies, there are a lot foreign clients so you should be able to communicate with them in above average english.

Your exam is composed of problem solvings, analytical and logical tests, english grammar, and sometimes they test your typing speed and your listening skill.

Scam company.

Their interviews are in pure tagalog, if they ask you in english, their dictions aren't good as well knowing that they're the interviewer, they will ask you to elaborate your objective, define sucess etc... it's just very obvious that they only get these questions on in the internet.

Your exam is composed of usually 10 - 20 items, usually there are no right or wrong answer, there also questions that aren't related to your work (i.e. who is the husband of Judy Ann Santos) funny right? lol

and most importantly, a well known company doesn't let you pay a cent. if they let you pay something, you should begin to doubt. I also suggest that when they text or call you to schedule you for an interview, you can already ask them through phone if you have to pay for something, remember, when they don't reply and explain if there is a payment of not, THEN THAT IS STILL NOT TRUE.

Beware of these SCAM companies:

B.S. International Inc

MedCeeTect Company

Peso Group of Company

Optima Furtinance Consultancy

Infiniteam Enterprise

...and a lot more!

If we can't do anything to stop this, we should be the ones who should not get fooled by them.

BE SMART ENOUGH!

Clari :)

Hello real world!

Hey! What's up. Lol. haven't update my blog in a while so I decided to dropped by and tell you what's been up to my life recently, Well, for you to know, It's a already a month passed after my graduation and yeah, hello to the real world because I am now experiencing what a lot of unemployed people are going through! Luckily for some of my batch mates who are proceeding to Law school, they are not yet in to job hunting! but in my case who's not yet going to Law school in the next two years, really needs a job now more than anything else like as soon as possible! Haha. Hmm, just to share my experience so far, I applied in a call center (no need to mention its name) but it's huge actually, I passed the initial and second interview plus the pen and paper exam, but unfortunately didn't make it to the final interview which will probably be the last stage before my official employment as a customer service representative. That's frustrating, for real, I was THIS close...but you know, Life's like it, you'll just have to try other options available, so my next plan really, was to apply again to another call center but then on the other hand, I also want to try office work, like being in a office staff or personnel position would be okay BUT it should be in a bit well-known company or at least with a company who pays you good and satisfying salary..So from that idea, I started googling and searching for companies who are hiring for office staff positions and there are actually a lot! so I tried out two, one was in Pasay and another one is in Ortigas, I passed the inteviews and their written examinations and I am off to orientation when suddenly I don't feel right! Haha, the thing is, I am really wondering why their hiring process is soooo fast! like within an hour! there's no challenge, don't get me wrong, it's just that maybe, It's not what I expect things would be, coz the call center I applied to few days ago is also fast, yes, BUT you can really see how they hire people, HINDI BASTA-BASTA...I hope you know what I mean! LOL. even the interview I had with them was in TAGLISH! and the exam was kinda out of the world, you know, very simple that you don't need to actually think because it's not even a numerical or analytical exam, it's more of the use of common-sense.. I may sound a little choosy, but I think I should be somehow like that because I am not just a graduate of a vocational course or in Tesda or anything, I am a Far Eastern University graduate who took up Political Science... for my batch mates who are actually reading this, I know you'll agree with me somehow hahaha. So Now, I am still thinking of where to apply, still googling the net for good hiring companies which will help me to enhance my abilites! coz that's another thing, more than getting paid for your work, I still need to learn new things and grow more since I am now facing the real world! literally, REAL WORLD!!! Hahaha.

xoxo,
Clari <3

Summer 2011

It was Kath and Luis' 1st year Anniversary so they invited me to celebrate it with them since I became a witness of their love for each other since Day 1! Naks. Haha. I also asked Darleen and Erwin to come since Kath told me I can bring two of my friends. :)

We went to Lucena, Quezon. Kath's province on her motherside. We traveled in their car for almost 3 hours, we have arrived at their house at around 6:30 in the evening, dropped by SM Lucena to buy groceries then ate dinner and played cards before we get ready for bed.

Day 2, everyone was excited, because it's beach day!!! Went to Pueblo Por La Playa at Pagbilao, Quezon which is a 30mins. drive from their house. arrived there at exactly 11 in the morning. we were thinking why it looks like we're the only people there when we arrived, then it was said that it was an exclusive resort, for members only, e since Kath's uncle Alex has a membership there, we got the entrance free of charge, but of course, the cottage (room)and food and the rest are an exemption. The room that we rented there was beautiful! very relaxing... :) Enjoyed walking along the beach and swimming in their infinity pool wherein weird may it be, but we were able to play land games like Taya-tayaan, habulan and langit lupa! It was very tiring but super duper fuuuun! Hahaha. had delicious dinner when the night came, then decided to walk around to explore more of the resort, when we came back in our room, we played cards again. :)

Day 3, it's our very last day and before we leave Pueblo, we made the most out of our last day there, had breakfast and went swimming again for the last time.. and before 12pm, we are all set to go.. stopped by again at Kath's house there, had lunch before we finally leave Quezon. bought my pasalubong SAGING NA SABA for mama and the rest at home courtesy of Kath's mom, her nanay and tatay. :) arrived here at home around 8 in the evening...

It was hella fuuuuun! one of the fun summer getaways I had!! :) Thank you Kath and Luis and friendsss! Love you guyssss!

What's inside my bag.

The things in my bag that I carry when I go out :)




Umbrella
Wallet (Money, important I.D.'s)
Lacoste pouch (for my coins and my music player)
Cellphone
Mini notebook (for notes, scheds, something to write on)
Ballpens
Cologne
Powder
Katingko (my first aid whenever I have headache or muscle pain)
Spongebob pouch (with my make-up stuffs inside)

Philippine Fashion Week 2011

Philippine Fashion Week 2011 (May 10, 2011)

Watched the 9:30pm show, designers were Gerry Katigbak, Arnold Galang and Chris Diaz. missed the menswear at 7:30pm BOO! :| Haha, only Erwin got the chance to watch! :))

Fun and fashionable night! really got starstruck with Sarah Meier and Danica Magpantay! Gorgeous people! <3

Looking forward for more PFW shows to attend! Yaaay! :))

THANK YOU DARLEEN and especially to you, ERWIN UBAY...

<3

Happy Momma's Day!

To two of the most important women in my life, My mama and my Ama (Grandmother), HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO YOU BOTH! Thanks for the years of Love, Care and Patience. ;))

From the bottom of my heart, I love you both super duperrr! <3

Happy Mother's day as well to all the mommies in the world! You're as precious as a gem... Enjoy your special day! :)

Hello new friends.

SM Manila - Luneta Park (May 01-02, 2011)

Amazingly new friends I met this year. Since Red Alert is my brother's band and Darleen and her sisters Debbie and Donna are also my friends, We got the chance to bond together as one.

Super fun times.

I love making new friends, It feels awesome!

xoxo,
Clari.