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Thursday, August 22, 2019
Notice of Vacancy (Batch 60): DepEd Central Office
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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
A Challenging Adventure to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
A Knight’s Gambit in Kuala Lumpur
August 8–11, 2019 | Astro Merdeka Rapid Open Team Championship
This wasn’t your typical travel story. It was an unexpected opening, a mid-game twist, and a chaotic but unforgettable endgame — all set against the urban charm of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The adventure began with a message from my twin brother, who was in Oriental Mindoro at the time. He asked me to book a ticket to Malaysia ASAP — we were supposed to represent the Philippines in the prestigious Astro Merdeka Rapid Open Team Championship 2019. Being the die-hard chess enthusiast that I am, I didn’t hesitate. No questions, no blink — just pure instinct and a swipe of my BDO credit card
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Flight booked. Bags packed. Chess spirit? Lit.
Checkmate Before the First Move?
When I finally arrived at the tournament venue, I was hit with a hard reality — our team didn’t exist. My twin had a falling-out with a local chess official, which left us stranded — no teammates, no registration, no backup plan.
But in true Asi fashion, we didn’t fold.
Instead, we roamed. Met legendary Filipino players — GMs, WGMs, IMs, FMs, and other national masters. Their encouragement and energy made the setback a little lighter. We explored nearby attractions in Kuala Lumpur, soaking up culture between nervous sighs and hopeful glances at the tournament board.
Then Came the Twist…
Just minutes before the start of Round 1, a Malaysian lady — a tournament lifesaver — approached us. She asked for our names. She said, “You can join our team — just cover a bit of the cost.”
We agreed. Instantly. Like two chess pieces finally moving after being stuck for too long.
PAMA 2 was our team name. It sounded like power... but what followed was a comedy of missed chances.
The Battle (and the Blunder)
We fought. Oh, how we fought.
Unfortunately, our teammates from other countries didn’t score a single win across all eight rounds. Yes, you read that right — zero. Zilch. A statistical nightmare.
But every dark board has its highlight — and that was my twin brother, who clinched a bronze medal on Board 2 by scoring 6.5 out of 8. A clutch performance amid chaos. Props to you, bro!
Three Moves Ahead: Lessons Learned
Form your team ahead of time. Don’t play roulette with your roster.
Bring extra funds. Hidden costs always lurk behind the clock.
Study the venue online. Know where you’re going before you land — chess isn’t the only game you’ll be playing.
Final Thought:
We came for victory. We left with stories, memories, and battle scars only real tournaments can give. That’s chess — and that’s life. Not always the position you expected, but always a game worth playing.
Until the next move.
— Arena International Master Joselito Bandelaria Asi
Lessons learned:
1) Form a team ahead of time.
2) Bring additional funds for other expenses.
3) Scan the venue through the internet for some vital information.
Asi brothers with Jollibee
UE Players: Erwin Tabor, E. Asi, GM Nelson Mariano II, and J. Asi
GM-elect Haridas Pascua with Asi twins
Asean Chess Academy tarp with E. Asi
Asi brothers with WGM Janelle Mae Frayna
IM John Marvin Miciano, et. al.
Roberto Suelo, Jr., et. al.
GM Darwin Laylo, GM-elect Ronald Dableo, et. al.
Emmanuel Emperado, et. al.
Philippines - GM Joey Antonio, et. al.
Philippines - 2nd Place led by Haridas Pascua and Emmanuel Senador
Board 2 Bronze Medalist - Emmanuel Asi
UE Players (L-R): Robert Gene Mariano, Ronald Castro,
Malik Faizal, Emmanuel Asi, and Joselito Asi
P.S.
A word of gratitude to GM Nelson Mariano (who is now a resident of Singapore) for extending us help, to all the UE players who were there, and to all the Filipino players for making our lives easy and fine.
Monday, August 5, 2019
Tawanan Muna Tayo: Joke, Joke, Jokes
I got these jokes from various sources, either I overheard them from colleagues or have watched them on TVs and social media. I will update this post every now and then. Please make a comment or suggestion to improve this page. My jokes are for intelligent people only. If hindi ka natawa, alam na!
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Which came first, the coins or the bills? Why?
Answer: Coins
Reason: Coin purse (coin first)
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Situwasyon sa Bahay
Nanay: Anak, ibili mo nga ako ng sibuyas at miswa diyan sa tindahan.
Anak: (Nagkakamot habang nag-e-ML sa CP) Nanay, gabi na po natatakot po akong lumabas.
Nanay: (Naasar pero nagtimpi pa) Anak, huwag kang mag-alala, 'di ba lagi mo namang kasama ang guardian angel mo. Dalawa kayong bibili.
Anak: Naku Nanay! Iyong guardian angel ko na lang ang utusan mo. Idadamay mo pa ako e.
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Hugot
Tanong: Ano ang pagkakaiba ng red sa maroon?
Sagot: Kapag red ay pula. Kapag maroon ka ng iba ako'y mangangamba.
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A Filipino applies for a Job at Wal-Mart. An office manager at Wal-Mart was given the task of hiring an individual to fill a job opening. After sorting through a stack of resumes he found four people who were equally qualified.
An American, a Russian, an Australian and a Filipino.
He decided to call the
four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job.
The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table the interviewer asked, "What is the fastest thing you know of?" Acknowledging Dave, the American on his right, the man replied, " A THOUGHT". It just pops into your head. There's no warning that it's on the way; it's just there. A thought is the fastest thing I know of."
"That's very good!" replied the interviewer.
"And now you sir?" he asked Vladimir, the Russian. "Hmm.... let me see. A blink! It comes and goes and you don't know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of."
"Excellent!" said the interviewer. "The blink of an eye, that's a very
popular cliche for speed."
He then turned to George, the Australian who was contemplating his reply. “Well, out at my dad's ranch, you step out of the house and on the wall there's a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light in the barn comes on. Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of."
The interviewer was very impressed with the third answer and thought he had found his man. "It's hard to beat the speed of light" he said.
Turning to Eleuterio, the Filipino, the fourth and final man, the
interviewer posed the same question. Eleuterio replied, "Apter herring da 3 frevyos ansers sirrr, et's obyus to me dat de pusstest ting known is Diarrhea."
"WHAT!?" said the interviewer, stunned by the response.
"O I can expleyn serrr ." said Eleuterio "YOU SEE SERR, De odder day I wasn't peeeling bery good and I run soooo pusst to de battrroom, BUT bepore I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON DE LIGHT, I alrrreddy had de sheets in my panhts. Aysos nako!" Tumae na pala...
Eleuterio is now the new "Greeter" at Wal-Mart. (CTTO, taken from FB)
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He decided to call the
four in and ask them only one question. Their answer would determine which of them would get the job.
The day came and as the four sat around the conference room table the interviewer asked, "What is the fastest thing you know of?" Acknowledging Dave, the American on his right, the man replied, " A THOUGHT". It just pops into your head. There's no warning that it's on the way; it's just there. A thought is the fastest thing I know of."
"That's very good!" replied the interviewer.
"And now you sir?" he asked Vladimir, the Russian. "Hmm.... let me see. A blink! It comes and goes and you don't know that it ever happened. A BLINK is the fastest thing I know of."
"Excellent!" said the interviewer. "The blink of an eye, that's a very
popular cliche for speed."
He then turned to George, the Australian who was contemplating his reply. “Well, out at my dad's ranch, you step out of the house and on the wall there's a light switch. When you flip that switch, way out across the pasture the light in the barn comes on. Yep, TURNING ON A LIGHT is the fastest thing I can think of."
The interviewer was very impressed with the third answer and thought he had found his man. "It's hard to beat the speed of light" he said.
Turning to Eleuterio, the Filipino, the fourth and final man, the
interviewer posed the same question. Eleuterio replied, "Apter herring da 3 frevyos ansers sirrr, et's obyus to me dat de pusstest ting known is Diarrhea."
"WHAT!?" said the interviewer, stunned by the response.
"O I can expleyn serrr ." said Eleuterio "YOU SEE SERR, De odder day I wasn't peeeling bery good and I run soooo pusst to de battrroom, BUT bepore I could THINK, BLINK, or TURN ON DE LIGHT, I alrrreddy had de sheets in my panhts. Aysos nako!" Tumae na pala...
Eleuterio is now the new "Greeter" at Wal-Mart. (CTTO, taken from FB)
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Scene: In an interview:
Interviewer: Are you a leader or are you a ruler?
Applicant: I am a leader, madam.
Interviewer: Why?
Applicant: A ruler must have 12 inches, I have only 8. So I am a leader.
Interviewer: You are hired!
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Bata1: May kulay pala ang utot.
Bata2: Talaga?
Bata1: Oo, ano ang kulay ng utot?
Bata2: Ano?
Bata1: Pink
Bata2: Bakit?
Bata1: (Isang mahaba at mahinang tunog) Ppppppiiiiinnnnnnnkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk.
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Bata1: May kulay pala ang utot.
Bata2: Talaga?
Bata1: Oo, ano ang kulay ng utot?
Bata2: Ano?
Bata1: Black.
Bata2: Bakit?
Bata1: (Biglang utot na malakas at may sumamang laman) BLACK!!!
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Bata1: May kulay pala ang utot.
Bata2: Talaga?
Bata1: Oo, ano ang kulay ng utot?
Bata2: Ano?
Bata1: Blue.
Bata2: Bakit?
Bata1: (Habang nasa swimming pool at napautot kasama ang mga bula) Blue.Blue.Blue.
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Answer: Coins
Reason: Coin purse (coin first)
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Anong gulay ang masakit sa puso? Ano?
Answer: Ampalaya-in ka
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Scene - Teachers and pupils will sing the Philippine National Anthem
Teacher: Oo mga bata, tayo na tayo at aawit na ng Lupang Hinirang. Medi - cine (Ready, sing).
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Saturday, August 3, 2019
Batch 59: Notice of Vacancy at DepEd CO
Sir/Madam,
There are 23 plantilla positions available at the Department of Education - Central Office. If you have what it takes to be a public servant then please join the biggest government organization in the country. It is your call. Join now!
There are 23 plantilla positions available at the Department of Education - Central Office. If you have what it takes to be a public servant then please join the biggest government organization in the country. It is your call. Join now!
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