Who would not know that Tyang Tops loves Bingo. The only thing and place she wants to be. On October 1st, she will turn 75, and yes, nasa Bingo pa rin ang kanyang birthday!
I remember back when I was still in the Philippines, that the one and only team sport that we grew up with and came to love is Basketball. Don't get me wrong, because we've love the sport so much, with all due respect! Who would forget the Crispa-Toyota Days? 
Later on the MBA was introduced trying to compete with the PBA. It was actually a great idea to bring basketball closer to the people. It became popular because of the team names like Laguna Lakers, Batangas Blades, and later on, more funnier team names came out. Unfortunately, the funny names wasn't enough to keep the league going, So in 2002 I think, it had to fold! Oh which reminds me of a dear friend who happens to be the MBA's barker...so what's up right now KMC?
Who would not know Pogi aka Jay? He is one of Ate Landa's sons. He came to Manila and stayed with us when he was in his teens, since at that time, he just can't afford college just yet. However, his stay with Tyang Tops and Tyang Mameng eventually gave him the chance to go to college. If I am not mistaken, he took X-ray Technician course at the Family Clinic, near UST. But later on I think he shifted to another course, which benefited him to enjoy the job he has right now in the Aloha country.
On behalf of the Students of SUHSD, thank you Grandpa and Grandma, for sharing your time and valuable tips, on how you both did it!
The afternoon celebration turned into night as everybody started to share stories of old and everyone ended up crying because of the laughter...you know what I mean! One can't just help it but laugh when you have Manang LaBeth...hilarious and very animated! I haven't laughed that way in a long time.
So who came today to celebrate with us? Caveat: I will surely miss some unintentionally ok?
So, we wrap up the night with some intimate picture taking of Grandpa and Grandma. We pray for good health for both of you, for many many more years together, and many many more birthdays, anniversaries, and vacations to come...'til next year...and the year after...and the year after...WE LOVE YOU...AND GOD BLESS!
Hey Neds! Well, she's one of the adoptive daughters of the Baaclos. She grew up with us and has been a member of the family. I will never forget her unexplainable interest with movie stars. When she was in high school, she's a big fan of Sharon & Gabby. She would have clippings of their pictures and wouldn't miss a tv show or a movie. I remember so vividly, how I would explain to her an algebraic expression, and used Sharon & Gabby as the x & y. 
For some reason she understood it. Long before I knew, she has explored a better way to know the movie stars she idolizes. She frequent ABS-CBN shows, until finally one day, we just saw her as an extra in Cristy Fermin's show. Since then, she moved up to different jobs at ABS-CBN, from Production Assistant, to Reseacher, to Segment Producer. So, her dream of being close to her idols did not only come true, because not only is she physically close to them, but they know her on a personal level. Right now, she has her own company that handles events like concerts, and personal appearances. She's been to Dubai, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore to name a few...
We are so happy to see her transformation from a young high school girl with all her baby fats, to a very fine young lady, a fashionista, a jet-setter, and a socialite in her own right. But what makes me happier is she has remained humble and selfless, mahirap nga lang kausap minsan, when it comes to commitments. Well I guess, showbiz na showbiz na kasi eh. Nonetheless, she will always be a family I will care about and love...
On Sunday, she will be celebrating her birthday, and she got a perfect birthday present...a Schengen visa...so Paris are you ready for Nedy?
My Ate Beth...my dear Ate Beth! Yes, she will always be my dear Ate Beth. I was very thankful when she offered that I stay with her during my vacation last December 2008. Not that I didn't want to stay with my other cousins, but moreso because I wanted to spend time with her too, besides her being alone in her apartment. Ok, ok, I will admit, I liked it there because she spoils me, but I spoil her too, so it was a perfect match. When the day becomes boring, we will just stare at each other, and the next thing you know, we're hailing a cab or a tricyle on our way to SM Centerpoint.
My stay there was very safe and secured too because of BoomBoom! (a sweet rascal). And just like me, Ate Beth loves not only dogs but cats too. When I arrived there, she already got one, named Nining. But before I left, a white and orange tabby, didn't give Ate Beth a choice but to take her in as part of the pack. And since we can't give it a name just yet, I suggested Tarat-tarat, to rhyme with Boom-boom.
I know that if Ate beth will see this, tears will fall from her eyes. Boom-boom passed away some months ago, and has left her heart so broken. She misses him a lot!
However, she already made arrangements with Cecil aka Chilay, who lives close by the airport-Las Pinas! She just bought her new house! So we went straight to her place...a very nice place! 
And guess what, she just gave birth to her 2nd baby with Anthony, and it's a boy this time. The 1st born is named Ashley and the 2nd one is named Cyrus. 
Cecil, Anthony, and her Aunt were very nice, taking care of us while we have to stay temporarily at their place. Making sure that we are comfortable and our tummies are full! After 2 nights, I guess, water was restored at Liberation, as Betty didn't stop calling the kagawads, barangays, Nawasa, and Malacanang hahaha, just to make sure we'll have water.
That's Danny, Betty's hubby...the foreman?!?
