It's just a few hours before fireworks and firecrackers blasts left and right to usher in a new year. Most people spends a big sum of money to burn in this revelry. Even the poor folks under the bridge who do not have enough money to put food in their table surprisingly or should I say maddeningly burn their money on what I consider as senseless noise making. How about you? Does it make you happy creating noise to welcome the new year by lighting up fireworks and firecrackers?
Years back, I am part of the noise making revelry to welcome the new year. I had fun, but now there is so much regret that I did. As I look back not only did I burn money, but I also took part in polluting the environment with noise, thrash, and a lot of smoke! I cannot be happy, healthy, wealthy and holy this way. In fact, i am saddened by the fact that I took part in this senseless madness!
We need a different kind of fireworks... fireworks that do not pollute the environment, and does not burn our money... If we want to be truly happy, let the fireworks of love explode in your heart and make us move to share what we would have spent and wasted by burning fireworks. Then, if we do this , we can help reduce the pollution caused by this annual revelry, thus we breathe cleaner air rather inhale the sooth and smoke of fireworks. If we also desist in this senseless ritual, we can save a lot of money, individually and as a family, community, and country. Imagine . just say each family have spent 300Php to fireworks on the average, and there are say 12 Million Families in the Philippines, we could have saved that's a whopping 3.6Billion pesos, more than enough to feed so many people who do not have any food in their table... I hope more and more people follow the sample of people in Davao, and now in Bangkal Makati who had a total ban in fireworks....
I say again, let a different kind of fireworks burn in the streets!
God bless us all!
Friday, December 31, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Stop Complaining & Comparing... Start Thanking and Trusting...
Most people search for happiness from material things, things they see around them. This is specially highlighted during this season of Christmas. They want this huge LED TV, this new IPAD , this new car, and many other wants triggered by the commercialism of Christmas. Certainly some people can afford it and be able to spend money in it within their means so they fall into buying things which they still do not need but can afford. There are those who also fall into it even if they cannot afford it because they saw their neighbors or friends or family having one. They fall into the trap of comparing and starts complaining why they do not have the same thing or things and to satisfy their want spend beyond their means attaining a momentary happiness but a long term financial disaster which eventually make people in this situation unhappy.
So how do we avoid this trap? We must always be thankful for what we have. We must simply avoid to compare with others for there are others who will be better than us that we feel sad about ourselves and there are people who are less than us that we also will feel sad for them. So when you compare with others you always end up unhappy.The best thing really is to be thankful for what you are, and what you have regardless of your situation. Thank the Lord first of all for the gift of life, for the gift of family, for the many blessings that you have, and that others have as well.
Secondly, trust in the Lord with all your heart that He cares and loves us all so much that He has always been there for us, and has already prepared all the things we need. We just have to recognize the blessings that comes our way and trust that there is more to come and that God will surprise us with His abundance so that in turn we can bless others.
You want to be happy? Stop Comparing so you can stop Complaining. Start Thanking the Lord for all the blessings that comes everyones way, and keep on Trusting that God will provide all that we need!
Merry Christmas and God bless us all!
So how do we avoid this trap? We must always be thankful for what we have. We must simply avoid to compare with others for there are others who will be better than us that we feel sad about ourselves and there are people who are less than us that we also will feel sad for them. So when you compare with others you always end up unhappy.The best thing really is to be thankful for what you are, and what you have regardless of your situation. Thank the Lord first of all for the gift of life, for the gift of family, for the many blessings that you have, and that others have as well.
Secondly, trust in the Lord with all your heart that He cares and loves us all so much that He has always been there for us, and has already prepared all the things we need. We just have to recognize the blessings that comes our way and trust that there is more to come and that God will surprise us with His abundance so that in turn we can bless others.
You want to be happy? Stop Comparing so you can stop Complaining. Start Thanking the Lord for all the blessings that comes everyones way, and keep on Trusting that God will provide all that we need!
Merry Christmas and God bless us all!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Spend Now or Later? Save Now or Later? Christmas Commercialized....
Every-time the last three (3) months comes, the Christmas frenzy heightens up. Christmas bazaars, Christmas Sale and thus Christmas spending abound. It is a beautiful season of giving but I hope we do not over do it. I hope and pray we can be spared from the commercialism of Christmas. I hope too that we have the right direction and answer to the question: Spend now or later? Save now or later?
We must be thankful for all the blessings we have received and show our gratitude by giving to people and institutions. We must carry on with the tradition of gift giving and still be able to save for future needs. How do we do this? Very simple. We stick to our prosperity formula. Income- Tithes(10%) - Savings(20%) = Expenses (70%). Since there will be an inflow of money which is our 13th month pay, we must ensure we allocate the amounts the same way and not go beyond the 70% of the Cash In-Flow.
We also have to ensure we only buy things that we really need and give also things which people can make use of and more importantly a basic need. For institutions that we would like to help, cash gifts is most appropriate. For individuals, and loved ones, we should identify what do they really need, which we also can afford.
We must not fall for SALE items which we actually do not need or we still have. Do not fall for nice items to replace old ones that are still usable. Many fall for new LED TV or a touch screen phone, to add on to their still working TV or phone. Big purchases like new cars also happens during this season as the cash inflow is really huge, but how about next month? Will there be another 13th month pay?
So there you are friends, I submit that we must spend now within our means and not later for this is the season of giving. And we must consistently do it even if it is not Christmas. Giving must be consistent and all through out the year. That's the real spirit of Christmas.
I also propose we save now and not later at least 20% of the total cash in-flow. And we must not fall victim to the commercialized Christmas.
Spend within your means for what is needed and save whatever you can consistently this Christmas and through out the year!
Happy Spending and Saving!
We must be thankful for all the blessings we have received and show our gratitude by giving to people and institutions. We must carry on with the tradition of gift giving and still be able to save for future needs. How do we do this? Very simple. We stick to our prosperity formula. Income- Tithes(10%) - Savings(20%) = Expenses (70%). Since there will be an inflow of money which is our 13th month pay, we must ensure we allocate the amounts the same way and not go beyond the 70% of the Cash In-Flow.
We also have to ensure we only buy things that we really need and give also things which people can make use of and more importantly a basic need. For institutions that we would like to help, cash gifts is most appropriate. For individuals, and loved ones, we should identify what do they really need, which we also can afford.
We must not fall for SALE items which we actually do not need or we still have. Do not fall for nice items to replace old ones that are still usable. Many fall for new LED TV or a touch screen phone, to add on to their still working TV or phone. Big purchases like new cars also happens during this season as the cash inflow is really huge, but how about next month? Will there be another 13th month pay?
So there you are friends, I submit that we must spend now within our means and not later for this is the season of giving. And we must consistently do it even if it is not Christmas. Giving must be consistent and all through out the year. That's the real spirit of Christmas.
I also propose we save now and not later at least 20% of the total cash in-flow. And we must not fall victim to the commercialized Christmas.
Spend within your means for what is needed and save whatever you can consistently this Christmas and through out the year!
Happy Spending and Saving!
Roxas City... I Love The Place and The People...
We have just completed our 5-day stay in Roxas City. It was actually our third time to be there doing our IMG Mission of spreading the gospel of Financial Literacy. We are so fortunate to be there this time to experience their "Sadsaran sa Halaran" which is A Street Dance Festivities as an offering to Mama Mary (Immaculate Conception). We are also so happy to meet up with a new set of families, couples, and people from young to old (24 Years old to 74 years old). Young entrepreneurs, Mayors, Vice Governors, and ordinary folks. Varied people with different status, dreams and goals in life.
It was hot and humid most of the time which supplements the warmth of the people of Roxas City. At times drizzling and in early morning rain pours generously which highlight to me the generosity of the town folks specially our host Kuya Rudy and Bebeb (Beth).
I did enjoy the street parade of young boys and girls from the different schools of the City. They all danced their merry way on one singular tune but with varying choreography for each of the schools. I enjoyed too the sumptuous meals we had at the plaza in front of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Provincial Capitol's Office. There are so much choices of food and drinks mostly authentic to the place.
The whole festivities run for five days from the time we arrive which culminated in the Feast of Immaculate Conception. We truly enjoyed it... the people and place... I love Roxas City....
It was hot and humid most of the time which supplements the warmth of the people of Roxas City. At times drizzling and in early morning rain pours generously which highlight to me the generosity of the town folks specially our host Kuya Rudy and Bebeb (Beth).
I did enjoy the street parade of young boys and girls from the different schools of the City. They all danced their merry way on one singular tune but with varying choreography for each of the schools. I enjoyed too the sumptuous meals we had at the plaza in front of the Immaculate Conception Church and the Provincial Capitol's Office. There are so much choices of food and drinks mostly authentic to the place.
The whole festivities run for five days from the time we arrive which culminated in the Feast of Immaculate Conception. We truly enjoyed it... the people and place... I love Roxas City....
Sunday, November 28, 2010
THE BEST GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS…
Luke 1: 67 – 79
67 And his father Zechari’ah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people, 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant, 73 the oath which he swore to our father Abraham, 74 to grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, 78 through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Reflection
Two days before Christmas and all the Christmas gifts had been prepared by now. But what is that one gift we can give to all people you will meet which everyone needs yet, will cost you not a single cent? Ask me what? It’s simply LOVE.
Zechariah had in his old age a son with Elizabeth whom he named John, the pre-cursor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John is the gift of LOVE from God given to the old couple Zechariah and Elizabeth. As you know, in the context of the Jewish culture, having no offspring makes them useless couple and is almost equal to a curse as it means you won’t have any posterity. NO one in the family will continue your lineage. Thus, the immense love of God for Zechariah and Elizabeth is manifested by making happen what is impossible with men, God made possible for Elizabeth to conceive in her old age. And as a show of love to God, Zechariah offered John back. Love begets love.
In today’s reading, Zechariah prophesied what his son would be destined to do: Luke 1:76-77 “76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins”. Today as we read this Gospel of Luke, the same prophecy is addressed to all of us. We are all called to be “Johns” for our family, friends, relatives and neighbors. And we can do this not just by shouting on the house tops for repentance of sins. Not just by giving expensive gifts.
We can be John’s to our family by giving LOVE as it is the summation of the Gospels and the Commandments. Giving love unconditionally reflects the mercy of God who loves us and forgives us even before we repent, even before we love Him back.
Giving love unconditionally gives knowledge of salvation to those who receives it. Start wrapping and sending your gifts now… Send your LOVE.
Prayer
Lord make us your instruments to bring knowledge of salvation to our fellow men. Bless us with wisdom, strength and all provisions we need to effectively spread the good news to all people. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Gift for Today
The easiest thing to do is to criticize and highlight the negatives of anything or anyone. Even the people closest to us are not spared. As a gift for today, let us show by our examples the tender mercy of God and to give light to those in darkness of sin.
67 And his father Zechari’ah was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying, 68 “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has visited and redeemed his people, 69 and has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David, 70 as he spoke by the mouth of his holy prophets from of old, 71 that we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all who hate us; 72 to perform the mercy promised to our fathers, and to remember his holy covenant, 73 the oath which he swore to our father Abraham, 74 to grant us that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, 75 in holiness and righteousness before him all the days of our life. 76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins, 78 through the tender mercy of our God, when the day shall dawn upon us from on high 79 to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Reflection
Two days before Christmas and all the Christmas gifts had been prepared by now. But what is that one gift we can give to all people you will meet which everyone needs yet, will cost you not a single cent? Ask me what? It’s simply LOVE.
Zechariah had in his old age a son with Elizabeth whom he named John, the pre-cursor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. John is the gift of LOVE from God given to the old couple Zechariah and Elizabeth. As you know, in the context of the Jewish culture, having no offspring makes them useless couple and is almost equal to a curse as it means you won’t have any posterity. NO one in the family will continue your lineage. Thus, the immense love of God for Zechariah and Elizabeth is manifested by making happen what is impossible with men, God made possible for Elizabeth to conceive in her old age. And as a show of love to God, Zechariah offered John back. Love begets love.
In today’s reading, Zechariah prophesied what his son would be destined to do: Luke 1:76-77 “76 And you, child, will be called the prophet of the Most High; for you will go before the Lord to prepare his ways, 77 to give knowledge of salvation to his people in the forgiveness of their sins”. Today as we read this Gospel of Luke, the same prophecy is addressed to all of us. We are all called to be “Johns” for our family, friends, relatives and neighbors. And we can do this not just by shouting on the house tops for repentance of sins. Not just by giving expensive gifts.
We can be John’s to our family by giving LOVE as it is the summation of the Gospels and the Commandments. Giving love unconditionally reflects the mercy of God who loves us and forgives us even before we repent, even before we love Him back.
Giving love unconditionally gives knowledge of salvation to those who receives it. Start wrapping and sending your gifts now… Send your LOVE.
Prayer
Lord make us your instruments to bring knowledge of salvation to our fellow men. Bless us with wisdom, strength and all provisions we need to effectively spread the good news to all people. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
Gift for Today
The easiest thing to do is to criticize and highlight the negatives of anything or anyone. Even the people closest to us are not spared. As a gift for today, let us show by our examples the tender mercy of God and to give light to those in darkness of sin.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Why I do what I Do... My Full Credentials
Ruben VC. Santiago Jr.
Provincial Address: Blk. 19 Lot 1 Sherwood Ave., Sherwood Hills,
Brgy.Cabezas, Trece Martires City, Cavite
Mobile: 0920 902 1217
Email: richbenj.santiago@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Post Graduate: College of St Benilde, DLSU Diploma in Organizational Development (April 2000)
Tertiary: Adamson University B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Graduated October 1978)
Secondary: Manila High School
Elementary: Tambo Elementary School
ACHIEVEMENTS
Consistent Scholar, National State Scholarship Grant
Consistent Top Ten Student in Elementary and High School
Passed Mechanical Engineering Board Examination
JIPM Certified TPM Trainer
Certified Financial Educator and College Planning Progam
BOOK AUTHOR:
Risen From Debt
Simple Clear Fast Doable Business
Investing Made Like Eating Cake
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Technical and Financial Consultant: January 2009 – Present. Conducts regular Seminars on Financial Literacy and Wealth Management as IMG Truly Rich Makers Executive Vice Chairman-Marketing Director. Wealth Circle Platinum Member and Cricle Adviser. Head of the Financial Mentoring Ministry of Bro Bo Sanchez' PICC Feast. Head Coach of the Ruly Rich Makers Team in IMG-International Marketing Group.
Conducts specialized and public seminars on TPM, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, 5S, and Team Building Workshops. Currently engaged with several companies on 5S TPM Implementation. Have more than 5000 clients on financial planning and strategies, including investing and wealth and personal protection plans.
Quality and Reliability Assurance /Technical Training Director : OSE Philippines – May 2006 to Jan 2009. Responsible for Quality and Environmental Management and Technical Training for a Continuous Quality Improvements. Planned, prepared and executed activities that led to ISO14001 Certification of OSE in 2008. Developed and implemented computer based documentation and tracking systems for operational data/records, and On-line Specs and Documentation.
Technical Director : OSE Philippines – May 2002 to 2006. Responsible for the Assembly Process Engineering , Test Engineering and Business Development including New Product, Package Qualification and Yield Improvements in Assembly and Test and Technical Training and Development .
Resolved the Package Crack Issue on SOP 8 Mtx, Qualified into production 3 major Taiwan Customers generating additional 30% revenue for the company. Had been able to improve the Overall Assembly Yields by more than 0.2%. Was able to elevate to Supplier #1 OSE rating to one of the major customers. Had been instrumental in achieving more than 250K$/Year of Cost and Productivity Improvements
Developed Operator, Technician, Engineers and Managers, Training and Development Roadmaps. Conducted Technical Training and Team Building sessions for all levels of the organization.
SMT Assembly Process and Equipment Engineering, PDIP EOL Manufacturing, Technical Training, TPM Office Department Manager, and ATP (P1/P2) Process Control: Amkor Technology Philippines- 1992- May 2002 Responsible for the Process Engineering of SOT, PLCC , SIP, SOIC Packages of ATP2.
Launched the Amkor Anam University, and the TPM Office. Responsible for both the Technical Training needs and the OD Interventions including ladderized employee promotion roadmaps and succession planning.
Set-up the SMT Process and Equipment Engineering Start up team. Resolved the issue on Splate Machine strip jamming. Had set-up the Technical Training Section, and the Total Productive Maintenance Systems.
Developed and trained Amkor team members on Poka Yoke, Technical paper Writing, and 16 Steps Problem Solving Methodology.
Trained in the USA and Japan on TPM and certified as JIPM TPM Instructor with certification number 889. Set-up and driven the company towards JIPM TPM Assessment. Major improvements in company’s KPI and 5S Housekeeping had been achieved in both Operation Areas and Offices.
Chaired the Amkor Joint Engineering Council for Excellence and set-up internal Technical Symposium for fan in and fan out of successful projects.
Was recognized in 1996 as Amkor Technical Fellow for his Major Contributions and Promoted to Department Manager Level same year.
Technical Services Manager :Pricon Microelectronics- Bicutan, 1991-92 -Responsible for the Facilities Engineering, Assembly and Test Engineering, and General Services which includes Janitorial and Service Bus.
Qualified into production a major board stuffing product for a Japanese Customer that contributed at least 10% of the revenue. Had instituted Systems improvements in Process Specs generation and implementations. Improved the Facilities Equipment Uptime especially the Power Generator Sets. Improved the Plant 5S and Housekeeping. Improved the revenue on recycled materials and eliminated pilferage. Improved the Bus Service of the company.
Mold Process Engineer to Front of Line Assembly Process & Equipment Engineering Manager: Intel Phil.- Bangkal Makati, 1981-1991. Handled the process and equipment sustenance and improvements from Die Prep to Wirebond. Driven the resolution of Foreign Material problems of EPROMS. Resolved the Mold voids issue from more than 1% to less than 0.2 %. Had been able to improved overall assembly yields by at least 0.5%. Had qualified new mold compound materials for better reliability and yields. Was trained in the USA for Contamination Control and was able to bring down the particle issue on EPROM devices from more than 1% to less than 0.1%. Instituted numerous yield and productivity improvements meriting 3 Divisional Awards. Was named as Intel Key Employee on 1986 for his major contributions.
Instructor : Adamson University- San Marcelino Manila, 1978-81. Handled Mechanical Engineering subjects from basic courses such as Machine Shop Practice to Power Plant design.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN – Semicon Electronics Training Council (1996-1999)
PAST CHAIRMAN- Association of Semicon &Electronics Manufacturing Engineers of the Philippines (1997-1999)
PAST CHAIRMAN- SGS Industry Advisory Board (1999-2001)
PRESIDENT- Collegio de Sta Rosa Parents Teachers Association (2007- 2009)
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN- Gentri Partners Venture Multi-purpose Cooperative (2008- 2010)
ASSISTANT BREAKFAST HEAD- Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals – TMC (2009-2011)
BCGG HEAD- Magis Deo Community (2008- 2009)
Provincial Address: Blk. 19 Lot 1 Sherwood Ave., Sherwood Hills,
Brgy.Cabezas, Trece Martires City, Cavite
Mobile: 0920 902 1217
Email: richbenj.santiago@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Post Graduate: College of St Benilde, DLSU Diploma in Organizational Development (April 2000)
Tertiary: Adamson University B.S. Mechanical Engineering (Graduated October 1978)
Secondary: Manila High School
Elementary: Tambo Elementary School
ACHIEVEMENTS
Consistent Scholar, National State Scholarship Grant
Consistent Top Ten Student in Elementary and High School
Passed Mechanical Engineering Board Examination
JIPM Certified TPM Trainer
Certified Financial Educator and College Planning Progam
BOOK AUTHOR:
Risen From Debt
Simple Clear Fast Doable Business
Investing Made Like Eating Cake
WORK-RELATED EXPERIENCE:
Technical and Financial Consultant: January 2009 – Present. Conducts regular Seminars on Financial Literacy and Wealth Management as IMG Truly Rich Makers Executive Vice Chairman-Marketing Director. Wealth Circle Platinum Member and Cricle Adviser. Head of the Financial Mentoring Ministry of Bro Bo Sanchez' PICC Feast. Head Coach of the Ruly Rich Makers Team in IMG-International Marketing Group.
Conducts specialized and public seminars on TPM, Problem Solving, Six Sigma, 5S, and Team Building Workshops. Currently engaged with several companies on 5S TPM Implementation. Have more than 5000 clients on financial planning and strategies, including investing and wealth and personal protection plans.
Quality and Reliability Assurance /Technical Training Director : OSE Philippines – May 2006 to Jan 2009. Responsible for Quality and Environmental Management and Technical Training for a Continuous Quality Improvements. Planned, prepared and executed activities that led to ISO14001 Certification of OSE in 2008. Developed and implemented computer based documentation and tracking systems for operational data/records, and On-line Specs and Documentation.
Technical Director : OSE Philippines – May 2002 to 2006. Responsible for the Assembly Process Engineering , Test Engineering and Business Development including New Product, Package Qualification and Yield Improvements in Assembly and Test and Technical Training and Development .
Resolved the Package Crack Issue on SOP 8 Mtx, Qualified into production 3 major Taiwan Customers generating additional 30% revenue for the company. Had been able to improve the Overall Assembly Yields by more than 0.2%. Was able to elevate to Supplier #1 OSE rating to one of the major customers. Had been instrumental in achieving more than 250K$/Year of Cost and Productivity Improvements
Developed Operator, Technician, Engineers and Managers, Training and Development Roadmaps. Conducted Technical Training and Team Building sessions for all levels of the organization.
SMT Assembly Process and Equipment Engineering, PDIP EOL Manufacturing, Technical Training, TPM Office Department Manager, and ATP (P1/P2) Process Control: Amkor Technology Philippines- 1992- May 2002 Responsible for the Process Engineering of SOT, PLCC , SIP, SOIC Packages of ATP2.
Launched the Amkor Anam University, and the TPM Office. Responsible for both the Technical Training needs and the OD Interventions including ladderized employee promotion roadmaps and succession planning.
Set-up the SMT Process and Equipment Engineering Start up team. Resolved the issue on Splate Machine strip jamming. Had set-up the Technical Training Section, and the Total Productive Maintenance Systems.
Developed and trained Amkor team members on Poka Yoke, Technical paper Writing, and 16 Steps Problem Solving Methodology.
Trained in the USA and Japan on TPM and certified as JIPM TPM Instructor with certification number 889. Set-up and driven the company towards JIPM TPM Assessment. Major improvements in company’s KPI and 5S Housekeeping had been achieved in both Operation Areas and Offices.
Chaired the Amkor Joint Engineering Council for Excellence and set-up internal Technical Symposium for fan in and fan out of successful projects.
Was recognized in 1996 as Amkor Technical Fellow for his Major Contributions and Promoted to Department Manager Level same year.
Technical Services Manager :Pricon Microelectronics- Bicutan, 1991-92 -Responsible for the Facilities Engineering, Assembly and Test Engineering, and General Services which includes Janitorial and Service Bus.
Qualified into production a major board stuffing product for a Japanese Customer that contributed at least 10% of the revenue. Had instituted Systems improvements in Process Specs generation and implementations. Improved the Facilities Equipment Uptime especially the Power Generator Sets. Improved the Plant 5S and Housekeeping. Improved the revenue on recycled materials and eliminated pilferage. Improved the Bus Service of the company.
Mold Process Engineer to Front of Line Assembly Process & Equipment Engineering Manager: Intel Phil.- Bangkal Makati, 1981-1991. Handled the process and equipment sustenance and improvements from Die Prep to Wirebond. Driven the resolution of Foreign Material problems of EPROMS. Resolved the Mold voids issue from more than 1% to less than 0.2 %. Had been able to improved overall assembly yields by at least 0.5%. Had qualified new mold compound materials for better reliability and yields. Was trained in the USA for Contamination Control and was able to bring down the particle issue on EPROM devices from more than 1% to less than 0.1%. Instituted numerous yield and productivity improvements meriting 3 Divisional Awards. Was named as Intel Key Employee on 1986 for his major contributions.
Instructor : Adamson University- San Marcelino Manila, 1978-81. Handled Mechanical Engineering subjects from basic courses such as Machine Shop Practice to Power Plant design.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN – Semicon Electronics Training Council (1996-1999)
PAST CHAIRMAN- Association of Semicon &Electronics Manufacturing Engineers of the Philippines (1997-1999)
PAST CHAIRMAN- SGS Industry Advisory Board (1999-2001)
PRESIDENT- Collegio de Sta Rosa Parents Teachers Association (2007- 2009)
FOUNDING CHAIRMAN- Gentri Partners Venture Multi-purpose Cooperative (2008- 2010)
ASSISTANT BREAKFAST HEAD- Brotherhood of Christian Businessmen and Professionals – TMC (2009-2011)
BCGG HEAD- Magis Deo Community (2008- 2009)
Sunday, November 21, 2010
When God Moves Everything Falls in its Place....
We have just concluded a very exhilarating, wonderful, spiritually-nourishing, and grace-filled 3-day Marriage Encounter Weekend at the BLD Covenant House in Dasmarinas, Cavite... We felt the LOVE of God pouring to each and everyone involved in the said weekend. It was truly God's hands moving to make it happen... Do you know why we say this? Ask us why?
Let us tell you why....Magis Class 100 is the sponsoring class for this weekend. We had seven class coordinators out of the original 16 couples. Of the seven coordinators , only one had been able to attend class reunions... and in the final meetings...they dropped out. Of the total 16 couples, only 2 couples (Malvin and Matin Leano, Vener and Malou Torres) consistently attended the reunion meetings and the weekend itself. Would have been easy to just say, that’s it. No more reunion meetings. But the # of people did not matter. What matter is whether we touched even 1 soul and we’re sure God is happy with that. So the meetings continued even with 2 couples in attendance.
In the last 10 days prior to the weekend, we only had 3 confirmed candidates... a sure ball , "no-brainer" condition for a disaster...a cancelled weekend. It's unthinkable especially that it is a Fr. Ruben's ME Weekend.
We made an appearance and appeal to the community... and prayed harder... We are sure our best efforts are not enough without the support of community and God's loving hands.
We did not waver, we did not worry, nor felt abandoned.. We just stayed positive! So about a week prior to weekend, we had commitment for 11 couples, then 15, then finally on the day itself, we expected 22 couples and 18 singles as candidates. We also had 2 more Magis 100 couples (Frances and Jonjon Cadag, and Uly and Set Dela China ) who committed to come as additional auxiliaries. The ever supportive Cora and Fred; our KKK BCGG Head, is of course always there to help making us the Magnificent 6 couples who would handle the weekend. We now have the numbers to pursue the weekend, but will all of them come? ...Of course you know they did...but in my tracking as of 6:30 PM...30 minutes before the time set by Fr Ruben as the START TIME , we only had 12 couples, and Fr.Ruben felt sad that we have not reach his set limits. The auxiliaries on the other hand was complete...but are we ready and able??? Pray...pray...pray.. and you know 10 minutes before the 7PM target, we have the numbers, 17 couples made it on time and 2 more came in beyond 7PM for a total of 19 couples making it to the weekend. God is so good! What a fitting birthday gift to Fr. Ruben who had dedicated more than 41 years of his life in this Ministry!
So the next challenge is...it's 12 auxiliaries vs the needs of 54 people. Can we deliver? At the on-set it was really a major physical challenge with so many logistical, and facilities needs. Air-con and lights not working in a room, arranging, and re-arranging room assignments which affects other logistical arrangements. There is also a door knob broken, one participant not wanting to share her room. Another one who cannot sleep due to the air-con noise, one needing medical attention due to hypertension (just good that one of K3 member Dr Bobby & Reggie Malijan came to the medical rescue), and many other personal needs of the participants... As we write this, We just can't compare the head ache the 12 disciples could have felt attending the needs of more than 5000 men , not counting women and children , there is definitely no comparison. What did the disciple do?...They went to Jesus who already have the answer..... and the needs are addressed.... It's what we did...we know our capabilities and limitations, so we lift up everything to Jesus, and the wisdom and energy needed to address the concerns just flowed through us and concerns were erased...everything went harmoniously... To God be the glory....
The day to day activities are short, but the preparations that goes with it are enormous... take the case of the directory, typing in information of more than 70 people (candidates, presenters, auxiliaries, etc) and printing a total of 46 sets is not a joke. Two cartridges run out of ink... The back up printer did not work... pictures and personal information of the candidates not yet complete... whew...what else could go wrong? But Fely kept her cool, went on tirelessly and finished it just in time... and may I say... done it very well! Again God’s hands at work!
The "Dinner Date" was the most exciting and we felt God's presence in the preparations made.... it was certainly time pressured preparations as it has to be completed in 30 minutes... Wheng and Ali Reyes, Benz Dimanalata, and Au were the ones responsible in making it happen in record time and elegance! The love and concern, the cooperation exuding from the love of one another disallowed the forces of the evil one to sow tension and irritation. The final result... Fr. Ruben exclaimed... "ang ganda"... and the participants gave us an unsolicited and spontaneous applause! Truly amazing... It's God's love for the participant couples manifesting... and to us as well..
We did it with God's helping hands... And we would like to give back all the glory and Honor to Him who made it possible. As Sally of Anchit said to me, we have done our mission and it is up now for the couples to do what they have seen and heard... We have surely touched couples lives forever, here is one feedback I would like to share from his Facebook wall post:
Jerry (Seculles) says..".now as I go to sleep.. i can't help myself but cry, remembering those memories in that weekend...still singing with tears in my joyful eyes..how I love my mama (that's how he calls his wife Cherry) ...We, as a couple like to congratulate you Magis 100 together with the staff (auxiliaries), especially the sharing couples (Santos & Llamas couples) most of all to Father Tanseco...Thank you very much for the wonderful weekend you've prepared for us...God really is within all of you....
And so we also want to take this opportunity to re-post here what we posted in our FB account: Thanks to all who made this Marriage Encounter Weekend a success! To all the 19 couples and 16 singles...you are all wonderful... the BLD Covenant House Staff are also nice people.,Sally and Anchit and all BCGGs in the South Sector, Fr Ruben and Most especially to the Lord Almighty who gave us an opportunity to serve Him...We feel so good and so blessed! Thanks to You Lord! ...To You we give back all glory and love!!!..
We started the ME Weekend with a prayer , that this weekend be our form of service to Him through the participants. That we may have the Love and Patience for one another as we render it. That we exert our energies, spend our time, talents, and treasure not for our own recognition, but to glorify the Lord who makes all things possible. We ended it with a mass in celebration of "Christ the King", and we were in tears as we hear the participants share their love letters to the Lord, expressing their rekindled love for one another, and their desire to be salt and light for other couples...
Now you know why we say it was truly God's hands moving to make this ME Weekend happen... We just prayed, believed, declared and surrendered to God’s will that the MEW will be a SUCCESS and so it was!
Again thank you to ALL who made this MEW happened. We can’t list down all the names. You know who you are and may GOD bless you MORE!!
Benj and Fely Santiago
Magis Class 100 Shepherd
Let us tell you why....Magis Class 100 is the sponsoring class for this weekend. We had seven class coordinators out of the original 16 couples. Of the seven coordinators , only one had been able to attend class reunions... and in the final meetings...they dropped out. Of the total 16 couples, only 2 couples (Malvin and Matin Leano, Vener and Malou Torres) consistently attended the reunion meetings and the weekend itself. Would have been easy to just say, that’s it. No more reunion meetings. But the # of people did not matter. What matter is whether we touched even 1 soul and we’re sure God is happy with that. So the meetings continued even with 2 couples in attendance.
In the last 10 days prior to the weekend, we only had 3 confirmed candidates... a sure ball , "no-brainer" condition for a disaster...a cancelled weekend. It's unthinkable especially that it is a Fr. Ruben's ME Weekend.
We made an appearance and appeal to the community... and prayed harder... We are sure our best efforts are not enough without the support of community and God's loving hands.
We did not waver, we did not worry, nor felt abandoned.. We just stayed positive! So about a week prior to weekend, we had commitment for 11 couples, then 15, then finally on the day itself, we expected 22 couples and 18 singles as candidates. We also had 2 more Magis 100 couples (Frances and Jonjon Cadag, and Uly and Set Dela China ) who committed to come as additional auxiliaries. The ever supportive Cora and Fred; our KKK BCGG Head, is of course always there to help making us the Magnificent 6 couples who would handle the weekend. We now have the numbers to pursue the weekend, but will all of them come? ...Of course you know they did...but in my tracking as of 6:30 PM...30 minutes before the time set by Fr Ruben as the START TIME , we only had 12 couples, and Fr.Ruben felt sad that we have not reach his set limits. The auxiliaries on the other hand was complete...but are we ready and able??? Pray...pray...pray.. and you know 10 minutes before the 7PM target, we have the numbers, 17 couples made it on time and 2 more came in beyond 7PM for a total of 19 couples making it to the weekend. God is so good! What a fitting birthday gift to Fr. Ruben who had dedicated more than 41 years of his life in this Ministry!
So the next challenge is...it's 12 auxiliaries vs the needs of 54 people. Can we deliver? At the on-set it was really a major physical challenge with so many logistical, and facilities needs. Air-con and lights not working in a room, arranging, and re-arranging room assignments which affects other logistical arrangements. There is also a door knob broken, one participant not wanting to share her room. Another one who cannot sleep due to the air-con noise, one needing medical attention due to hypertension (just good that one of K3 member Dr Bobby & Reggie Malijan came to the medical rescue), and many other personal needs of the participants... As we write this, We just can't compare the head ache the 12 disciples could have felt attending the needs of more than 5000 men , not counting women and children , there is definitely no comparison. What did the disciple do?...They went to Jesus who already have the answer..... and the needs are addressed.... It's what we did...we know our capabilities and limitations, so we lift up everything to Jesus, and the wisdom and energy needed to address the concerns just flowed through us and concerns were erased...everything went harmoniously... To God be the glory....
The day to day activities are short, but the preparations that goes with it are enormous... take the case of the directory, typing in information of more than 70 people (candidates, presenters, auxiliaries, etc) and printing a total of 46 sets is not a joke. Two cartridges run out of ink... The back up printer did not work... pictures and personal information of the candidates not yet complete... whew...what else could go wrong? But Fely kept her cool, went on tirelessly and finished it just in time... and may I say... done it very well! Again God’s hands at work!
The "Dinner Date" was the most exciting and we felt God's presence in the preparations made.... it was certainly time pressured preparations as it has to be completed in 30 minutes... Wheng and Ali Reyes, Benz Dimanalata, and Au were the ones responsible in making it happen in record time and elegance! The love and concern, the cooperation exuding from the love of one another disallowed the forces of the evil one to sow tension and irritation. The final result... Fr. Ruben exclaimed... "ang ganda"... and the participants gave us an unsolicited and spontaneous applause! Truly amazing... It's God's love for the participant couples manifesting... and to us as well..
We did it with God's helping hands... And we would like to give back all the glory and Honor to Him who made it possible. As Sally of Anchit said to me, we have done our mission and it is up now for the couples to do what they have seen and heard... We have surely touched couples lives forever, here is one feedback I would like to share from his Facebook wall post:
Jerry (Seculles) says..".now as I go to sleep.. i can't help myself but cry, remembering those memories in that weekend...still singing with tears in my joyful eyes..how I love my mama (that's how he calls his wife Cherry) ...We, as a couple like to congratulate you Magis 100 together with the staff (auxiliaries), especially the sharing couples (Santos & Llamas couples) most of all to Father Tanseco...Thank you very much for the wonderful weekend you've prepared for us...God really is within all of you....
And so we also want to take this opportunity to re-post here what we posted in our FB account: Thanks to all who made this Marriage Encounter Weekend a success! To all the 19 couples and 16 singles...you are all wonderful... the BLD Covenant House Staff are also nice people.,Sally and Anchit and all BCGGs in the South Sector, Fr Ruben and Most especially to the Lord Almighty who gave us an opportunity to serve Him...We feel so good and so blessed! Thanks to You Lord! ...To You we give back all glory and love!!!..
We started the ME Weekend with a prayer , that this weekend be our form of service to Him through the participants. That we may have the Love and Patience for one another as we render it. That we exert our energies, spend our time, talents, and treasure not for our own recognition, but to glorify the Lord who makes all things possible. We ended it with a mass in celebration of "Christ the King", and we were in tears as we hear the participants share their love letters to the Lord, expressing their rekindled love for one another, and their desire to be salt and light for other couples...
Now you know why we say it was truly God's hands moving to make this ME Weekend happen... We just prayed, believed, declared and surrendered to God’s will that the MEW will be a SUCCESS and so it was!
Again thank you to ALL who made this MEW happened. We can’t list down all the names. You know who you are and may GOD bless you MORE!!
Benj and Fely Santiago
Magis Class 100 Shepherd
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