About
Hi everyone, My name is Edmund Umbao. A former tubagatherer from Bantayan, Cebu, Phils; now an OFW join me on my journey towards promoting the achievements of our fellow Filipinos.
I have been working as an OFW since 2005 until now earning a decent living away from home to sustain my family. As an OFW I am so proud of being a Filipino, the high regards given to a Filipino workers compared to our counterparts in whatever fields we are working with, is such an achievement for me. Even an ordinary worker like me could be proud of my heritage, thanks for the legacy that have been left by the previous OFW’s now we are enjoying the benefits of it. We Filipinos are really hardworking, knowledgeable, and always on top because of our high literacy rate.
The main purpose of this blog is to add more flavor to the already rich heritage that we enjoy right now. One of my favorite subjects during my school days is Social Studies and History. In view of this I came up with an idea of putting a blog wherein I can showcase the different achievements of my fellow Filipinos.
Enjoy reading and more power, if you have some suggestions just feel free to contact me, or e-mail me personally. My e-mail is islabantayan@gmail.com.
GOD BLESS US ALL….
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Hey Edmund!
You have a great blog here – it shows you truly have great leadership and entrepreneurial skills alike. Have you ever considered publishing ads on your blog. I think the campaign would be successful considering the quality of content that you have and are capable of writing.
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Let me know if you’re interest and if I can send you more information about all that we are offering you. It’s so easy – all you have to do is publish our ad and you get paid for it.
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Hi Mr Steven Adkins,
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude towards you for giving me some of your time through reading the pages of my blogs. As a Filipino I am humbly honored the way you appreciate my blogs. I am interested in your offer but right now I’m on vacation that’s why I don’t have enough time in updating my blogs. As soon as possible and my schedules are not complicated I’d love to hear from you, and I’ll be contacting you. Thank you so much for this such a wonderful opportunity.
More power and GOD BLESS YOU.
Hi Edumund,
i find your blog very inspiring. You choose to be a beacon of empowerment rather than add to the self deprecating conversations about our country. and i respect you for that. please note that i have added you to my blogroll. if you do have the time, please check it out here:
http://www.richdudecomics.com
Hi,
Thank you so much for the appreciation. We as a patriotic Filipinos should strive to convince our fellow Filipinos to be proud of our race for even the peoples from different countries are so jealous with the riches and the intelligence we Filipinos have. Thank you so much. Mabuhay
Edmund
100 thumbs up for this
Thanks Rose for the appreciation i have visited your site also and i find it interesting… Keep it up… GOD BLESS YOU…
Hey!
First I would like to say …You have a great blog here…If you dont mind I will give you some suggestion?
I have checked your blog and I fouond out that you already made a traffic. Your traffic is growing. You are PR1 on google seach engine. Meaning you idexted well on goolge. Your Alexa rank is increasing. Sooner you will be one of the competitor online. You have a quality blog and I’m sure more Filipinos and otther nationality will read your blog.
Put some Google adsense in your blog so that google will idex you more. Plus you will earn a little by little.
More adsense. I have observe you already have clickbank. Write something about some of the products and promote it.
My friend act now!…Monetize your blog..
Good Luck and More power!
http://www.to-make-money-ideas.com
TRUST ME SOONER YOU WILL NEVER BE GOING OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY FOR WORK…
Hello. Your intentions are commendable, but I hope you check your details first before posting them. The Wikipedia excerpt you posted on Bench brand is not the same as the Pinoy Bench.
Please log on to http://www.benchtm.com/home/AboutUs.aspx
VISION
To be a recognized world brand among the best world brands.
MISSION
When we create, we inspire,
When we make, we innovate,
when we lead, we serve.
ABOUT BENCH
Beginning in 1987 with a small store selling men’s t-shirts, Bench grew at an unparalleled rate by being the pioneer in the use of celebrity endorsers, television and giant billboards to propel a fashion brand that offers premium quality products at affordable prices.
To date, Bench has grown to include a ladies’ line, underwear, fragrances, housewares, snacks, and a wide array of other lifestyle products, with the distinction of being present in virtually every retail space in the Philippines, and with a worldwide network of stores and outlets, reaching as far as the United States, the Middle East, and China.
As it sliced through demographic divisions — age, gender, socioeconomic status — a stirring slogan, “Bench is forever”, became the company’s abiding creed.
ACHIEVEMENTS
1991
- Best Cinematography – Bench “Sculler” Campaign 12th Advertising Congress – Araw Awards
1994
- New York Festival International Advertising Bench “Air/Water/Fire” Campaign – The New York Festivals
1995
- Platinum Award – TVC Bench “Fire” Campaign – 14th Philippine Advertising Congress
1997
- World Class Retailer (Medium Scale Apparel Category) – Philippine Franchise Association
1998
- Outstanding Filipino Retailer – Bench (Medium Scale Fashion) – Philippine Franchise Association
1999
- Most Promising Filipino Franchise of the Year – Bench (Non Food) – Philippine Franchise Association
- Outstanding Filipino Retailer – Bench (Non Fashion) – Philippine Franchise Association
2000
- Outstanding Filipino Franchise of the Year – Bench (Non-Food) – Philippine Franchise Association
- Golden Shell Award for Marketing Excellence – Department of Trade and Industry
- Ayala Malls Grand Store of the Year – Ayala Malls Merchants Rewards Program
2001
- Franchise Excellence Award – Hall of Fame in Retail – Philippine Franchise Association
- Finalist – Bench Underwear “Breathable” Campaign – 2001 London International Advertising Awards
2003
- Bronze Award Bench Response Deo “Beauty Pageant” Campaign – 18th Philippine Advertising Congress
2004
- World Medal Bench Response “Beauty Pageant” for TV & Cinema Advertising – The New York Festivals
2008
- Global Filipino Franchise Award – Philippine Franchise Association
2009
- Outstanding Filipino Retailers Awards Night Bench Body – Fashion category – Philippine Retailers Association
- Global Filipino Franchise Concept of the Year -Retail Category – Philippine Franchise Association
Kababayan, I also suggest you credit the sources of your information. Thanks and more power
Hi Edmund,
Thanks for this blog I just read today. Will you please connect me to Mr. Celiz? I am a Filipino so proud of my country and my people. I have been looking for Filipino inventions which can be marketed first in the Philippines and hopefully in the world. I am also very proud of you for putting up this kind of blog honoring the good things Filipinos do. May God bless you in all your endeavors.
Sincerely yours,
Ed Abuan
Mandaue City, Philippines