Monday, December 28, 2015

Camella Homes Amenities



Surrounded by green lawns and healthy shrubs creatively arranged, cultivated, and maintained, the multi-purpose Hall provides a cozy ambiance to any homeowner and visitor at Camella Naga, a gated and safe subdivision in Naga City.


The Swimming Pool

Its attractive pool beguiles any swimming enthusiast for a whole-day refreshing swim or anyone for a relaxing wade after a stressful working day. 


The Spacious Hall

A presentable and spacious venue, it is a best location for weddings, birthdays, and any special occasions in the family.


Parking Area


To keep one connected with friends and loved ones abroad, or updated with important information while enjoying, the place has an available WiFi connection for free access.


The Basketball Court

A few meters ahead is the basketball court where anyone can play and warm up with friends.


Indeed, these are just few of the things you can do to enjoy the amenities of Camella Naga located at Barangay Del Rosario, Naga City.


Friday, December 25, 2015

No Pain. No Gain

As a student many years back, Paulo did some odd jobs to help his parents sustain his schooling so as not to be too much burden to them; They were four then who were attending school at the same time.


He applied for a part-time job as an insurance agent on a commission basis. It was a very tedious work for He did a house-to-house selling as his lone strategy. Since internet and cellphones were unpopular and perhaps too costly yet that time, face-to-face selling was the only best option he had.


He was not really that lucky during the first several months for he had not closed any single account yet, something that made him decide quitting.


Until one day when He finally decided to give up the job. He was writing his resignation letter inside their school canteen when unknowingly someone was scouting him at the back.


"Quitting?", the woman said, "life is more about keeping your pace amidst tough challenges.


He did not know her. She probably was a parent to one of the students in his school. He did not mind her and continued scribbling. Then one of his professors passed by.


"Hey Paulo, What's up? Somebody told me that you are a working student now, keep it up kid.", He said smilingly.


He just smiled and went away to find another place where no one can disturb him, but his classmates saw him.


"'Hey dude, treat us for some meals, You're already working, right? Good for you. You are no longer burden to your family." He laughingly said."Just kidding. Keep it up bro."


Whatta? He was getting confused. If only these people knew his problem. But somewhat there words inspired him. He pondered things out and asked himself if he loved his work. It may be ridiculous but he replied to himself on the affirmative. 


To him, being an insurance agent was not just a job but a good one. You have something good to offer with other people that can secure their life in the future. 


Though it was not a regular salaried job, at least his income was not a fixed one and there was a potential of earning more than an office worker did that time.Why not give it another try?


For almost an hour of deep thinking, He finally convinced himself to continue and further face the challenges that his job awaited him.


For another months of zero sales, he continued, but making sure he studied well until a good fortune came when he began hitting a series of jackpots. He was able to convince a large company to get its employees a life and endowment insurance policies thru salary deduction scheme. 


Then another one followed when a federation of cooperatives got insured thru him. He continued closing sales which became ordinary for him. The flow of money was really great and the promotion to high positions was fast.


More than a year of no sales, but because of love and interest in the job, He became determined to succeed at all costs. When a good luck came, everything changed for life was beginning to be comfortable. 


Now, Paulo is running his own insurance corporation with his siblings as general managers.


Just like Paulo, we are sometimes weakened by the challenges that come our way- We may just be lacking of encouraging and inspiring words from other people around us. Success is really something to strive for which cannot be attained overnight with just a little effort.

Thursday, December 24, 2015

Camella Homes: Amenities




Surrounded by green lawns and healthy shrubs creatively arranged, cultivated, and maintained, the multi-purpose Hall provides a cozy ambiance to any homeowner and visitor at Camella Naga, a gated and safe subdivision in Naga City.


The Swimming Pool

Its attractive pool beguiles any swimming enthusiast for a whole-day refreshing swim or anyone for a relaxing wade after a stressful working day. 


The Spacious Hall

A presentable and spacious venue, it is a best location for weddings, birthdays, and any special occasions in the family.


Parking Area


To keep one connected with friends and loved ones abroad, or updated with important information while enjoying, the place has an available WiFi connection for free access.


The Basketball Court

A few meters ahead is the basketball court where anyone can play and warm up with friends.


Indeed, these are just few of the things you can do to enjoy the amenities of Camella Naga located at Barangay Del Rosario, Naga City.


Wednesday, December 23, 2015

A Blessing In Disguise

Sometimes, good deeds are not immediately rewarded; God has reserved a proper time to compensate them. 


I was then in my sophomore year in high school when I tried to sell plastic bags at the Naga City Supermarket (Now Naga City People's Mall) primarily to augment my meager daily school allowance. My first attempt was really unsuccessful, but it was challenging and memorable.


To anticipate and take the chance of the large throng of market-goers, I woke up early. It was my first time to sell something and I was terribly nervous. I had to dispose the two dozens of medium sized plastic bags which I had to sell each at P1.00 inclusive of the 50 cents profit.


Timid and afraid to approach a customer, I was too awkward then and became speechless whenever there was already a customer in front of me. Unfortunately, I was not able to sell one.


While walking home regretful, I saw a woman whose pieces of grocery were scattered on the road. She was too weak to pick up her items for she was suffering from a certain ailment which I did not know then. She was grasping for breath; No one who passed by tried to help her.


Without any hesitation, I helped and gave her a piece of plastic bag which she requested for the purpose I did not bother knowing at all. Instead, I immediately picked up her dispersed commodities which some of them were already ran over by unmindful motorists. I still recovered pieces of fish, pork and chicken meat and several bundles of different kinds of leafy vegetables among others. 

Feeling grateful for what I did, she thanked me a lot and offered to pay me for my service. I refused getting paid for it was voluntary on my part to help her in such pitiful situation. But deep inside, I wanted to. 
Several years passed and I almost forgot my silly adventure as well as the incident.


One day, I was badly in need of money to settle my financial obligations - my car loan was almost 3 months overdue and my car might get repossessed by the bank, my credit card companies were already threatening to close my accounts, my telephone and cellphone bills were ballooning and also under threat of disconnection. My pocket was literally dry - not a single penny in it and worst, I had no one to borrow money from.


I was driving within the outskirt of the city to look for the client who inquired with me about a certain property in one of the high end subdivisions in Naga City. I pulled over to eat lunch in a carinderia nearby a school. Since I entered the place, an old woman had been staring at me. Then from behind a lady approached me and said that the woman, her grandmother, wanted to talk to me. Without any much ado, I yielded to her request. 


"You know, You look like the boy many years ago who once helped me survive an impending death." Said the woman. " I am sure you are for I can feel it.


I could not believe what she said but I knew I had once helped someone many years ago. I just could not recognize her for she had grown too old. I became inquisitive then.


According to her, it was sometime July several years back when a severe asthma attacked her that almost caused her life if not of a piece of plastic bag which she used as an improvised gadget to relieve her from breathing difficulty. The boy who helped her and refused to get paid of his service was simply an angel in disguise.


The old woman was narrating the incident vividly and in complete details which were exactly how the incident happened. On that very day, I was reunited with the person I unknowingly helped in my lifetime. 


I was indeed so lucky that day for she is the mother of the client I was looking for in that area. With her approval, her daughter did not hesitate to get the best property I offered to them. And my luck did not stop there for her other children abroad also bought properties in the same subdivision through me. 


I thanked her a lot for being also a blessing in that time of my great need. I told her that she had just solved my great financial burden that time.
 "I am just giving you the fruit of your kindness", she replied. " You were once a blessing to me, now I am to you."


Indeed, our kindness and generosity to other people are rewarded sometime in our life whether we like or expect it or not. It may not come instantly in many different possible ways, but it will do - oftentimes during the moment we need it most.

Tuesday, December 22, 2015

Second Chance

Who said miracles don't happen?


“Two weeks in a coma, brain bleed, brain swelling, severed main artery in the neck, crushed & degloved face, several broken ribs, paralyzed arm, shattered scapula, broken clavicle, broken humerus, broken radius & ulna, with an open wound and a 7.5 piece of bone missing, amputated thumb, torn fingers, 5 nerves torn out of the spinal cord…. not my funnest day on set,”

--- Olivia Jackson, 34 years old


It was such a bad day to a stuntwoman like her after a motorbike accident on the set of the forthcoming ‘Resident Evil’ movie, 'Resident Evil: The Final Chapter’, unexpectedly happened. As a result, she was put in a two-week medically induced coma to treat her fatal and severe injuries she sustained. But still despite of all what happened that put her life at stake, she is still happy and thankful for having luckily survived.


Olivia is a South African born stuntwoman who also appeared in many known movies such as "The Force Awakens’, 'Guardians of the Galaxy’ and 'Mad Max: Fury Road’.


Indeed miracles really happen. The mere fact that we still wake up everyday and still given the chance to enjoy life are enough evidence.



Cool Mom @ 70


Whenever we pass by their residence at Camella Naga, we usually see her busy with something such as fixing their lawn in their front yard or sometimes relaxing outside with her husband in one cozy afternoon. At her age, she is still brisky and agile. Ramona Sinagpulo or Tiya Moning as what she is fondly called remains as strong and healthy mother, grandmother, and wife to her children, grandchildren, and husband respectively. She has just turned seventy years old,

Tiya Moning, a retired public school teacher who taught for more than two decades at Penalosa Elementary School in Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate, had dedicated most of her life as an educator. Her long, challenging, and fruitful years as a passionate school teacher were devoted in imparting knowledge and skills to the young generations who, most of them, are already professionals and making names in their chosen careers.

She and her husband Ruben Sinagpulo or Tiyo Ruben, also a retired public school teacher like her, painstakingly and patiently raised professionals among their children -Jin-Jin and Ryan, professional nurses abroad; Marites and Juvy, professional teachers in San Pascual, Masbate; Ai-Ai, a calle center supervisor and Jalyn, a businesswoman - and this is one of their greatest achievements in life which they are proud and grateful of.

Presently, she and her family reside at Camella Naga, a gated and secure subdivision in Barangay Del Rosario, Naga City. From time to time, they go home to their place in San Pascual, Masbate for some personal concerns. As a retired professional, she is enjoying the fruit of her endeavor together with Tiyo Ruben, her loving and faithful husband

Warmth greetings of happiness were extended on her birthday and wishing her many more birthdays in the future. Tiya Moning continues to inspire others in her own little ways as she were then as a teacher, Life has still many wonderful things to offer and enjoy with our family, our precious treasure in the world. Life begins at 40 and continues beyond 70..

Mount Mayon

Sea shells by the shore, friendly waves going ashore, blue-colored seas afar, they become meaningful in my eyes as I face her with awe. Majestic, astounding, perfect, beautiful, what else can I describe her. She is just an enchanting God's creation that is worthy a treasure.
Anyone who could have her would surely be the richest man on Earth. But no need to be unrealistic only to experience the peace of mind that she gives to anyone who gazes her.
I cannot help myself but adore this beautiful grace from above for she is simply beautiful, almost perfect at any angle. Wish I were a cloud that embraces her everyday, a wind that kisses her entirety. Undeniably, she is always a good subject and a classic theme that never go out of trend.
Clouds may cover her entirely sometimes but this does not dwindle my passion to see and appreciate her beauty and majesty. According to experts, she is at least 20,000 years old, but still the youngest among her contemporaries. Indeed, Mount Mayon is a gift that every bicolano in Albay should be grateful and proud of.