Blue Ridge B Bulletin - December 2021

BLUE RIDGE B BULLETIN BLUE RIDGE B HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION, INC. MOONLIGHT LOOP, BLUE RIDGE B, QUEZON CITY Tel no. 02-8-296-8630 EMAIL: [email protected] Visit: www.blueridgeb.com BRBHAI BOARD YEAR 2021 • DECEMBER ISSUE • COVID-19-EDITION- CIRCULAR-008 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS Holiday Comeback: The Christmas Spirit Lives on in Blue Ridge B JAMES “BUGSY” DE LOS REYES President 1 message by the hoa president by Bugsy de los Reyes HANS BENEDICT \"BAMBI\" N. CUNA 2 oNWARD! THE KALESA RIDE by Gel Gepuela and interns Vice-President Head - Livelihood Committee 3 Feliz Navidad: Celebrate the  DIANA JOANNE D. LIWANAG season of giving by Diana Liwanag and interns Treasurer brbhai internship: a sTORY OF MANUEL D. ARGEL III 4 INSPIRATION AND GRATITUDE by Aizel Ejercito & Sophia Alcantara Corporate Secretary 5 announcements page LAWRENCE \"LARRY\" S. UY Public Relations Officer 6 interns' testimony by interns Head - Grievance & 8 cell site map Adjudication Committee ANNA YASMINE C. CERVANTES cell site Survey10 by Bambi Cuna, Raul Abad Santos and interns Head - Membership & Education Committee 12 DISNEY WITHIN REACH! by Jaymee Sadili - Tabason, Parent Head - Health Committee 13 photo gallery ANTHONY \"TON\" O. VIRAY Head - Infrastructure Committee MARIE ANGELICA \"GEL\" M. GEPUELA Head–Beautification & Maintenance Committee RAUL B. ABAD SANTOS Head - Security Committee JAIME \"JIMMY\" M. TEOTICO Head - Social, Sports & Cultural Affairs Committee DIANE F. ANDIN Legal Advisor ANDREA DEANNA HARRISON Past President 2018-2019 THOMAS DE CASTRO Past President 2016-2017 Chairperson - Finance Committee JOEY DOLENDO Assistant Treasurer ROBELYN \"BICBIC\" BRAULIO Office Secretary Street coordinators ANA DOLENDO Area 1: Twin Peaks South Evening Glow, Milky way North  MALU TUASON  Area 2: Twin Peaks-North MAUCIE CUNA Area 3: Comet’s Loop LILIAN CASTRO  Area 4: Moonlight Loop Hillside Loop / Hillside Lane DEANNA HARRISON Area 5: Starline Road  ELLEN REYES Area 6: Milky way Drive South MONA ESTRADA Area 7: Promenade Lane Riverview Drive, Boni Serrano 

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1 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 MESSAGE From our President Dear Neighbors, The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never During these past 2 years, our come to an end; they are new community navigated through the every morning; great is your challenges and disruptions brought about by the health crisis affecting faithfulness. our families, businesses and our way of life. We continue to hope and pray Lamentations 3:22-23 that we overcome this and finally go on with our normal routines. I thank the residents who participated, contributed and Although it may appear that we are supported in the HOA activities, the approaching the end of this Covid19 QC-LGU and Barangay who did pandemic, the HOA Board continues their roles well. to remind the community to abide by the health and safety protocols As we enter 2022, we look forward imposed by the QC-LGU, and do our to more projects and participation part as responsible residents. from our member residents. The HOA is not only the officers, board It was particularly challenging to be of directors and street coordinators. with the HOA during this time. As The HOA is composed of all of us, private citizens, looking out for our the members of the Blue Ridge B families and maintaining our Homeowners’ Association - created businesses or occupations was to look after the interests of the already more than a handful. Then, community and maintain the add our HOA obligations that peace and tranquility of our included the many activities initiated neighborhood. Let us work by this group of volunteer board of together to preserve this. directors and street coordinators, all while trying to maintain the Merry Christmas and a Blessed New exclusivity of our neighborhood. Year. Bugsy de los Reyes HOA President

2 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Onward! THe KALESA RIDE BY GEL GEPUELA AND PRINCESS ORNOPIA The most awaited GALAXY TOUR starts its ride on December 2, 2021, from 4:00 pm - 9:00pm in the Blue Ridge B Community. This is the second year of celebrating the Christmas season by giving kalesa rides to the whole community. After riding the kalesa, the residents can enjoy the bibingka and puto bumbong as complementary gifts prepared by HOA. For the little ones, they can enjoy the free candy canes. In Union Lane, various stalls are put up and everyone can indulge on a variety of food options from the famous street foods like kwek-kwek, fishball, chicken ball, siomai, kikiam, popcorn and noodle to several drink refreshments - sago't gulaman, melon and more. They even offer something new! Have you ever heard of tocino barbeque? 'Coz if not, you better rush over to Union Lane and try some! With the assistance of Mr. Jimmy Teotico, the residents are free to showcase their talent in singing or dancing. Have your ears serenaded by invited guests who perform and lighten up the mood in the event. This simple event is completely safe because our beloved residents follow the protocols. It is a simple gathering that can make the residents enjoy the company of everyone and get to just relax and laugh with their friends and loved ones.

3 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETIN DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 \"Gift-giving\" on a literal translation is the act of giving gifts voluntarily without expecting in return. It's not only comprised of tangible things but also intangible acts of love and kindness. Our holiday season for the past two years was filled with grief over the loss incurred due to the pandemic, but no matter the struggle, the kind nature of the people is especially strong in the season of giving. This year, the Margaretha Home for the Blind wanted to give their most heartfelt thanks to the Blue Ridge B community  for they have received more blessings in time of the holidays. Our dear HOA directors wanted to provide a significant act of charity. The HOA sourced out suppliers and got orders for the Christmas parols and the residents supported the project by ordering. Initially, there was an order for 50 pieces of parols and it went up to 160 for the first batch. The proceeds was given to the Margaretha Home for the Blind Girls & Young Women to support their basic living. The generosity of the community reached the hearts of these wonderful ladies and rest assured that they are praying for the well-being of everyone in Blue Ridge B.

4 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 BRBHAI Internship: A Story of Inspiration and Gratitude By: Aizel Ejercito & Sophia Alcantara Hesitation, confusion, uncertainty, Throughout our internship with Blue curiosity and pressure were what we Ridge B Homeowners Association Inc., interns felt right after our first we were always treated with utmost interview with the Blue Ridge B respect and gratitude from the Corporate Secretary. Hesitant and Directors. These very experiences gave confused not just because we know us such a valuable understanding of that we will not be doing purely how leadership and effective accounting tasks but also because we management works. know nothing of Homeowners Associations, pressured because we The HOA internship program does not will be working with such highly just offer an on-the-job-training respectable Directors and people. Little students can avail to fulfill their OJT did we know that these emotions will requirements. It offers more than just soon be feelings of excitement, an internship, it offers a great deal of fulfillment, eagerness, and motivation opportunity of learning skills and given to us by everyone in the Board knowledge necessary for us students - and the community. who will soon be facing the real world and who will soon be venturing out We can still vividly remember each of through our chosen paths. We interns the tasks given to us - encoding of found a home, a group of respectable RFID, Finance Report, preparation of mentors, and a wide circle of friends. Minutes of the Meeting, assisting in Our experiences with HOA have the Vaccinations, different tasks inspired us and made our fires burn related to the Directors’ different brighter. The 400 hours spent working businesses, recruitment of a creative with the Directors and with Blue Ridge team, and many more other tasks that B Homeowners Association Inc. made helped us improve and gain us more hopeful for a successful, knowledge aside from accounting. We peaceful, and happy life in the future. were given the chance to attend Indeed, our time spent with the Blue monthly board meetings and other Ridge B community and the Directors important meetings concerning the is a time well spent! As our internship welfare of the whole Blue Ridge B ends, we would like to express our community. We were given the sincerest gratitude to everyone in HOA opportunity to voice out and present for giving us such valuable internship our opinions and ideas for certain experiences, knowledge, and the aspects of the community - be it a chance to prove ourselves and show solution to a problem or a suggestion our skills. We thank you for all the life on improving the exposure of Blue lessons and inspiration you have given Ridge B online or improving the us. We sincerely pray and hope for the internship program flow. One of the best for the whole community and to Directors gave us the chance to work everyone. We hope that this on the Finance Report of the HOA, organization continues to be a place which for us being accountancy where students like us can learn and students, is one of the most valuable be given the opportunity to prove and exciting experiences to us. We themselves. Godspeed, Blue Ridge B! were even given the opportunity to learn how to trade by our dear manager which gave us the chance to make our own money and be profitable. sophia aizel

5 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 ADVISORY eARLY BIRD FEE 10% OFF FOR 2022 Homeowners aSSOCIATION dues How Much Do I Pay? Payment Options Year Month / Description Monthly Amount Total ONLINE / BANK UNION BANK C/A 000-53-000-5074 2022 January - December Php 1,200.00 Php 14,400.00 DEPOSIT Blue Ridge B Homeowners Association Inc. ( x 12 months) 1,400.00 CHECK PAYMENT Blue Ridge B Homeowners Association Inc. Less 10% Total Amount: Php 12,960.00 CASH BRBHAI Office c/o Robelyn \"Bicbic\" Braulio Php 1,200.00 / month for single detached houses due on Feb 28, 2022 Php 1,100.00 / month for townhouses or duplexes Php 750.00 / month for each studio/apartment unit. Dues and fees collected help the homeowners association sustain the necessary services for health, safety and security of our neighborhood. Please email screenshot of payment to [email protected] HOA Committee For comments, suggestions and inquiries kindly Follow us contact Robelyn Braulio (+63 956 451 2501) @blueridgeb

6 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 InternS testimony by Interns (October Batch) As a first timer, it was such a wonderful experience to have my internship journey here at the BRBHAI. The first weeks were really exciting but at the same time it made me feel anxious too, because I wasn’t sure how will I handle socializing within a new environment due to my shy personality. I can say that it was definitely a challenging experience for me but the BRBHAI family welcomed us wholeheartedly and I felt the warmth and joy that helped me boost my confidence to communicate and deliver my works efficiently. I would also like to express my sincere gratitude to our ever compassionate and inspiring manager, Mr. Manuel Argel, for this opportunity and for being a great mentor in training us both in management and in trading before we take the next steps in the corporate world. To our directors, who have been a good role model, I am grateful for the complete trust and for being so gentle with our team. All the learnings and advices, I will surely keep this all in mind and will continue to work even harder in the future. - Laurefel Bolo As someone who lives far from the city of Manila, I never thought that 400 hours’ worth of virtual on-the-job training would be this meaningful. Indeed, saying yes and signing the non-disclosure agreement of BRBHAI internship was one of the right decisions I made this year. As my internship comes to an end and I reflect back on all I have learned, I realize what a beautiful experience this has been. Thankful for our manager, Mr. Manuel Argel, for his guidance, time and patience in training us to be ready to face the “corporate world”; and to all BRB HOA directors, for welcoming us, for being gentle and considerate to us. With such emphatic, compassionate and supportive mentors, my first ever internship will forever be memorable. I gathered much knowledge that exceeded my expectations, lessons I will bring everywhere I will go, and life stories I will look back when I need some motivation. - Viana Gabayno As I entered my senior year in college, my internship journey commenced. There were a lot of pressure as I go through this phase of my senior year. Among all my applications, I carefully considered pushing through my internship with BRBHAI. There was fear at first and doubts with myself at most times as this is the first internship that I will be rendering. But as we go through the course of our internship, I was not only able to accomplish tasks and projects but most importantly, I was able to grow as an individual and further honed my skills as both leader and a colleague. Our supervisor, Sir Manuel, also imparted various knowledge to us and even gave us the opportunity to observe meetings, conferences, and consultations which gave us an overview on how the corporate world goes. Working with Directors also enabled us to be proactive and develop ourselves to take initiative in handling team assignments. In all its sense, I’m very grateful to BRBHAI for making this experience meaningful and knowledgeable to us interns! – Bernard Beñales Having my OJT in BRB is definitely a new experience to me. I didn't know what to expect at first but as time goes by, I get the hang of it. It was a new experience and worthwhile one. It was hard but it was something I can bring as I carry on with my life. I get to experience and scratch the surface of working in the real world. I definitely learn a lot of things and hopefully I can gain more knowledge from the people in the community. Sir Argel, our mentor, is one of the kindest and patient person I've met. We are lucky to be under his guidance. I will definitely use his teachings in the future. - Louise Limbo “ God will open doors that you didn’t even know existed ” - Collected by your next door neighbor

7 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 InternS testimony by Interns (October Batch) Growing up with a family business sure has its own perks that is not visible to every household and I admit how fortunate I am to have a different perspective in the world but there's so much more I have to learn. When I received information on the internship in BRBHAI, I immediately sent my resume and I'm glad I did because it was truly an opportunity of a lifetime. Our dear directors are considerate and they guided us wholeheartedly despite their busy lives. Our manager, went above and beyond to teach us what he could in all aspects of the corporate world and what we gained was indispensable knowledge in life. Sir Manuel told us jokingly, \"wag puro pambobola\" but flowery words could not even represent our great experience with the community, they deserve praise, they deserve recognition and us interns, past and present, will be forever grateful to Blue Ridge B. - Mellah Oandasan Being a student leader was a great advantage because I am familiar with some given tasks in Blue Ridge B. However, being a team leader in Blue Ridge B was challenging training. Sacrificing sleep is necessary to accomplish the tasks and balance academics; sometimes, I have side hustles. Despite the sleepless night, I am grateful to our manager, Mr. Manuel Argel, who provides several opportunities for all interns. He trained us to understand the stock market and learn new skills. He gives points in decision-making, presenting, and any business-related course. Before, I was very afraid of top-level management, but now our term is ending; I am proud to say that all our Directors are kind and appreciative of our work. Our internship does not end on financial or computation, but we are now very flexible from the task given by our dearest Directors. We are all beyond grateful to teaching, lesson, and learning that will be helpful not only in our career but also in our entire journey. - Princess C. Ornopia I always see myself challenging the unknown and believing in small beginnings. The internship with BRBHAI made me realize that if you want to attain something in life, you must take the initiative and believe in yourself. Expanding your social circles will do you good in the long run. Taking risks is better than having sleepless nights wondering the ifs. I am very grateful to Sir Manuel, the team, directors, and coordinators for their support, patience, and appreciation. BRBHAI will always have a place in my heart. - Pearly Bruno For a young adult navigating \"adulthood\" in the context of a pandemic, I view this internship with BRB as an opportunity for growth and expanding social circles. I am glad that I am able to meet the team and my fellow interns while at the same time work on tasks where I can apply my skills outside (virtual) classrooms. As a newbie in the team, I am looking forward to learn more from Sir Manuel, the team, directors and coordinators and nurture genuine friendships along the way! - Alex Llorente “ It’s not material things that give us a good life but real affection, respect, genuine love and friendship of people around us. “ - Collected by your next door neighbor

8 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 LEGENDS: NETWORK SMART: GREEN GLOBE: BLUE SUN: YELLOW OTHER NETWORKS: RED SIGNAL STRONG: TRANSPARENT LINE WEAK AND NONE: BLACK LINE BOTH STRONG & WEAK: BLACK DASH

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10 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETIN DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Cell site SURVEY a collaborative effort of the blue ridge b community and brb interns The primary target of our survey is to PARTICIPANTS gather data so that all of us may have a more informed stand with regards to We have so far covered having a cell site/booster in our community. 71% 71% or 236 users of our members. We aim to determine the following: - Number of Globe, Smart, Sun and other Figure 1. Percentage of Survey Participants - Identify households who have weak to no signal Having these information may help us and possibly the network providers as well in determining what we need in our community. NETWORK NETWORK GLOBE SMART SUN OTHERS PERCENTAGE 59.75% 28.39% 5.93% 5.93% Figure 2. Scope of Networks in Blue Ridge B The Figure 2 and 2.1 shows the percentage of the networks used in Blue Ridge B. Figure 2.1. Chart Representation of Mobile Networks in Blue Ridge B

11 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Cell site SURVEY a collaborative effort of the blue ridge b community and brb interns Figure 3 shows the overall Network Service Providers within Blue Ridge B. It is composed of the ff: GLOBE SMART SUN OTHERS(PLDT, SKY, CONVERGE, TM, & RED FIB) Figure 3. Chart Representation of Different Service Provider in Blue Ridge B Figure 4 shows the signal strength of respective service providers within Blue Ridge B.

12 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 POSITIVE THINKER LEARNING CENTER, INC. Disney within Reach! written by Jaymie Sadili - Tabason, Parent Positive Thinker Learning Center, Inc. (PTLC) has made it possible! Despite the limitations created by this pandemic, this first ever Disney-inspired preschool in the Philippines continues to offer an imaginative learning journey for little children. While most of us might have already been coping well to this new normal, the young ones might still be trying to get used to it. Toddlers' first school encounter usually involves parents dropping them off, teachers welcoming them and physically being there at school. Being schooled at home is entirely different and even for parents, this is new. Considering this, PTLC takes a more mindful approach to make learning a nourishing experience for them rather than a confining one. Directress Ina Estrada-Tulio, together with her faculty, has always aimed to adapt to the uniqueness of each child through individualized teaching. They believe each child is unique and deserves to learn at their own pace, based on their progress and not by their age nor even according to their peers. Still banking on their core expertise, that is, stimulating and encouraging children's imagination, they have realigned their objectives and strategies to make it suitable as we shift to this digital era. With a positive take on this \"virtually becoming reality\", they still want to continue educating children the best way they can. They want to witness children's magical moments whenever they realize their abilities and potentials regardless if it's just on-screen. May it be in a physical setting or online platform, Positive Thinker aspires to make children feel they are at their happiest place even while learning. One day, when everything is better and safer, we will see kids again, on their way to this school that happens to be just within our neighborhood. KNOW MORE ABOUT THEM Positive Thinker Learning Center, Inc. DepEd School ID: 407797 Address: 32 Riverview Drive, Blue Ridge B, Quezon City, 1109 Contact Numbers: (02)8 687 5475 / 0917 880 8847 Email: [email protected]

13 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Galaxy Tour

14 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETINDECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Santa's Gift-giving Margaretha Home for the Blind

15 BLUE RIDGE B BULLETIN DECEMBER 2021 ISSUE COVID-19 EDITION -CIRCULAR 008 Interns with the HOA Directors