Anvaya Cove, Morong Bataan - Safeway Manila

A week before holy week, Safeway Manila celebrated employee's appreciation month and it's 6th year anniversary in Anvaya Cove in Morong Bataan.

Anvaya is an exclusive resort and residential complex owned by Ayala group of companies. Visually beautiful scenery- beige colored fine sand, clear beach water(with jelly fish...lol), amazingly structured pools with jacuzzi, nicely landscaped garden and modern interiors.

The day was filled with fun activities in the sun- swimming, recreation, SPA, food...


So far, compared to previous years, This was the best outing venue for Safeway Manila... it was kinda far though ( 3-4 hours drive from Manila) especially on a Monday.

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Anvaya Cove
Morong Bataan

Office bodega...

OHHHH MY GOOOSEEEEEEEE!
Nope this isn't a storage room...

My cube mates had already transfered to our new office in one McKinley hill and for a little time there's a huge boxes on top of their table... Rubbish ;-)

Our team is staying here in Makati - I'll definitely miss some people .... I know, iknow you'll miss me too...haha!

Till we meet again!

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Boracay I miss

Yeah, I'm back from Boracay and now I'm missing and wanting to go back... Why?

Relaxing - powdery white sand and the clear water of Boracay...



























Cool people..
























Party party all night...



























A spine-tingling ATV trip to Mt Luho. .























A captivating full moon...














And of course the food trip... which I shall blog later on ;-)

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1st half day in Boracay

We just arrived, here are some of our Boracay pictures. We've got 600 pix for 1st morning in Boracay... tsktsk harddisk beware!

Mic- Envy us? Awwww! Don't worry we're not having fun without you... See ;-)

Boarding....

Breakfast @ Real coffee
The best coffee in Boracay and delicious breakfast is being served here.

Group pix without Rommel, Ruel and wifey
@Rex & Belle's room

Real coffee is hidden behind Island Foot Spa, near Station 1, TEL. 036288534

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Safeway Manila five-ulous party

Safeway Manila is 5 years old and I've been working for 5 years with them...

Venue- Makati Sports Club ballroom.

Go find me... :D

And another group pix....
And to last more years... you should follow the rule:

See no evil, speak no evil , hear no evil and who's the evil??? Hmmmm
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The Off-Price store - Safeway event

Off-price store is throwing an exclusive 20 % discount for us (Safeway Philtech employees) on January 31,2008 (Thursday)- Jupiter branch only... Shopping Galore!!!

What you can buy @ Off-price store? Branded goodies at fabulous factory price.

Non-Safeway are also welcome... Promise, nice nice quality fashion brands at low cost even without the discount :-)


The Off-price store
http://theoffpricestore.com
From 10AM - 9Pm

58 Jupiter St.
Bel-air village , Makati City
(632)8950490

Other branches:
#15 J.M. Escriva Drive,
Ortigas Center,
Pasig City

1766 Adriatico St.,
Malate, Manla

Paseo Mall, F. Cabahug St.,
Mabolo, Cebu City

Zone A, Unit 384,
Conpinco Building
J.P. Laurel Avenue
Davao City

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Safeway Christmas party 2007

Last Friday was a very busy day for us but when the clocks ticks 5:30 pm, almost everyone left their PCs behind and gathered in Fiesta San Miguel Bar, Dusit Hotel for our company's annual Christmas party. For a night, Safeway Manila goes Broadway... Though the place is kinda small for everyone, though they only offered refillable beer and no wines, though the band only played 5 new wave songs, though we have long food line... the party was astonishing...

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Safeway past christmas

I've been working with Safeway Philtech's for the past 4 years and I've attended 4 Christmas parties already and it'll be my 5th Christmas party this year... Saw some pix from previous Christmas party... Funny how it seems how time flies... Ohhhh I can't locate the pix from 2003's. Anyway Anyway here are some memories.
















Year 2004 - Dusit's Fiesta SanMiguel


















Year 2005 - Intercon hotel


















Year 2006 - GB3's Tavern




This year our christmas party theme's is "Broadway Musicals'... uhmmmm! Should I come with my broadway look or just go for plain cocktail dress? lets see....

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Fast forward >>

Some people are pressuring me to put an update... And I'm kinda loving it =D

I am actually tired because of fast forward- An urban challenge in Makati set as a part of our company's team building event organized by EDGE consulting. We were actually out and walking and doing crazy stuff the whole yesterday... It was exhausting but fun. I will keep details for now, not to spoil the expectations of other teams.

Ohhhh did I mentioned that it was tiresome?

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Golden Sunset

Sunset changes the sky into golden hues as the sun descends across the horizon - these words were part of our company's summer fun day invites.

As part of Safeway’s yearly summer event our outing this year was held yesterday (03/26/2007) at golden sunset in Brgy. Uno, Calatagan Batangas. Golden sunset is a resort owned by Ricky Reyes and is great way and according to their site is a world-class beach resort just two-and-a-half-hour drive south of Metro Manila. Located in the historic town of Calatagan, Batangas, it is fast becoming the destination for vacationers and beachgoers alike.



Our trip from Makati to the resort was quite long and tiring, but it all paid off at Golden sunset, the place is huge and nice, it offers a great resort and beach view. They have large salt water pools, jacuzzi (which open only to stay-in guest,), serendipity SPA (which I am very thankful because the 500 bucks I paid for the massage includes free use of shower room, and the massage is not bad after all …did I mention about the shower room?), butterfly sanctuary (which according to Christie, she only saw 1 butterfly.), there are fishing and boating areas, cottages and rooms looks good, food was ok (like last year, I don't get a chance to eat their AM snack, because they serve spaghetti and I don't eat spag), there is a good view of the beach but I think you have to be a swimmer before you can literally get down there.

Personally, I am very disappointed on their public shower area because there's no dressing room, no proper lighting, no place to hang your bags or clothes and no enough water. AND the restrooms were EWWW.. Dirty and no water.

Ah yes, our outing was enjoyable and fun. Too bad we haven’t seen the real golden sunset before taking off…

I'll be posting more picture in my multiply soon.

./edit: click here for pics
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Safeway Christmas party 2006

Christmas kinda came early for Safeway, Manila,  last Friday night, I've attended my 1st Christmas party for the year at   Greenbelt 3's Tavern on the square entitled  "MTV CELEBRITY AWARDS NIGHT".

Personally, I find the place quite small for everyone, some ended up dinner shifting. The food was not that Sumptuous but not bland as well. 3 drink stubs were provided to us that can be exchange either beer or ice tea (they don't consider non-beer drinker, you have to buy your own cocktail). Open bar at around 11:30 p.m. (too bad to those who bought beers before that time).

In spite of those Grudges, the totally of the event was fantastic and fabulous. Donnie and Nats who performed well onstage emceed the event.  Almost everyone dress up like a celebrity. The music video presented by all the groups were enjoyable to watched, they were terrific and yes funny.  The band played well, almost every one was dancing including our bosses and onshore guest. Too bad I didn't finished the party because of work. Of course, how can I forget  the spectacular dance performances from apprentice batch 6 (welcome)  and  our safeway's own boy band groovie group Ponchie, Jeremy, Jules and Arian.  And yes, the raffle...

At the end of the night, I went to office with two awards the bongga ka day and star of night. Yeah, I actually won... ;-)

Stars of the Night
Resty Barcebal as Charlie Chaplin
Aline Ang as Gwen Stefani

AWARDS
Miss Universe ng Buhay Ko -Kenneth Guevarra
Macho Gwapito -Justin Gonzales
Tayong Dalawa -Justin Gonzales and Nathalie Berina
Bongga Ka Dong -Justin Gonzales
Bongga Ka Day -Aline Ang
Mang Jose (helpful) -Meg Taas
Bibong Bibo -Donnie Valenciano
Hawak Kamay -Tony Vanta
Liwanag sa Dilim (loudest voice) -Christian Fernandez


Video Awards per genre
Rock - Build's Order taker ( my favorite)
Pop - AST D's American Pie
Latin American - AST Marketing's Hero
HipHop/RnB - Prod services Stupid love


Our group didn't won but  it was ok . we should  use safeway logo next time .. hehe

CONGRATS!!!

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Laiya Coco Grove Resort

Found this in my document archive,wrote this way way back for safeway philtech newsletter... added pix :)
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Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it. ~Russel Baker

Last April 28, 2006 was the well-attended Safeway Philtech Inc. Summer outing? A day for the dedicated employees to the leave their PC's behind for some fun in the sun. Unlike previous years, our company outing was held in Laiya Coco Grove Resort in San Juan Batangas. A place situated away from the hustle and bustle of Manila.

Three executive carriers were stationed at Valero St., everyone congregated and excitedly took their seats at around 6:00am. A bit of an exciting moment, however, arose for the men riding on one of the carriers as they were given the opportunity to flex their muscles. The vehicle, surprisingly, wouldn't start and they have to give it a little push to get it going, fortunately after a few hit they got the vehicle to start. The trip took us merely 2.5 to 3 hours but the event itself is quite a blast.

Everyone hurriedly searched for his or her designated cottages to leave their things. Morning snacks were served at once, followed by several games prepared by the organizers. Egg-catching, obstacle relay were some to name a few.

After the “ice-breakers”, we were broken into small groups and each enjoyed the different amenities the resort had to offer; most wanted to try the famous Fly Fox, while others opted to bathe in the sun first. A number jumped right into the warm swimming pool, as others jumped their hearts-out in the trampoline. Those who availed of the boat ride easily enjoyed the site the resort had to offer. The more adventurous ones tried snorkeling to appreciate underwater sites. The sporty ones played beach volleyball while some were contented by videoke-ing the day away.

After lunch, nominees for the best summer get-up were announced. Nominees for male category were Elbert Basa, Justin Gonzalez, LA Garcia Restito Barcebal,, Wilbert Sison , while for female category nominees include Anne Mabilangan, Eileen Refran, Kenneth Guevarra, Sarah Leopando and Sarah Teves. Each of them flaunted their summer outfit and fashionably struck their poses. The sexiest pose… I mean the best summer get-up goes to LA and Ken.

This year’s summer outing was really a good time for building team spirit. It feels good knowing I was there when it happened and it feels better knowing everyone enjoyed and had fun … can't wait till next year

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Laiya Coco Grove Resort
http://www.laiyacocogrove.com/

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