'Despedida'

With all my naughtiness, tactlessness and forgetfulness, I was surprised by the number of fellow Philnabankers who turned up to give me a warm and memorable "despedida" party.

My special thanks to the resourceful team of Ed Pama, Tess Ariola, Leica Franco and Jackie Aguilar for secretly planning and making the party possible.

Thank you as well to Waldo Flores who helped me join the PNBGen, to my groupmates the "BERKS", who encouraged me to stay, saying there is life in Bacolod after London. They are my secret marketing arms.

To the two wonderful ladies -- Jackie Aguilar and Leica Franco -- who I'm very sure can take good care of our valuable clients, thank you.

To the Big Boss of PNB Bacolod branch, thanks for the support.

I will never forget my happy days at PNB, regardless of the stress, pressure and whatever problems that occurred.

For now, I just plan to be a freelance insurance underwriter, real estate agent and a columnist of the VISAYAN DAILY STAR. Hurrah!! Remember:

Loving your work energizes you, eliminates fatigue and avoid boredom.*