UP Corps of Sponsors Alumnae Assembly

I was never a fan of beauty contests, of beauty titles, even of organizations that exalts beauty.  I used to subscribe to the idea that beauties lack brains, and brains lack beauty.  I thought, since I was treated as an ugly duckling in high school, I lack beauty and I am just all brains.

Then the UP Corps of Sponsors happened in my life.

I was a thin, insecure 16 year old college student when I was approached by a male classmate who happened to be a cadet officer (he recently passed the bar. Congratulations Erick Sta Barbara).  Being the insecure me, I took the invitation as a joke and threatened to hurt him should he insist. He convinced me that it is not the case and so I went and accepted the invitation.  I underwent the 3 level interviews to select the members of Corps of Sponsors and I was accepted as Deputy Corps Sponsor for Operations.  I was taught to plan and execute activities, conduct after activity debriefing, make reports and see how the ladies will be trained in the military and social graces aspect. The life of a sponsor is a charming, exciting, and tiring one.  It is self fulfilling.  We have conducted different medical missions, social activities, and other activities that enriched further my college years.  Those years with the Corps are the happiest ones for me.




Ushering detail, UP Manila Graduation, PICC. Circa 2002


We were told in the Corps that we were chosen not solely because of our intellect but because of how we handle ourselves during the interview. Grace under pressure, beauty, and brains are some of the traits that the panelists look for in a sponsor. I am flattered, yet I did not fully believe that I got the beauty they were talking about. Not until recently.


Me at the UP Corps of Sponsors Assembly, UP Bahay ng Alumni, Diliman Quezon City

I have been coordinating with the UP Vanguards and I have been actively campaigning during freshmen orientation in UP Manila so we can invite more UP Manila students to join the UP Corps of Cadets.  After some time, I was able to get in touch with some alumnae members of UP Corps of Sponsors.  A meeting was held, we made a decision, and we were able to come up with a UP Corps of Sponsors Alumnae Assembly held last March 16, 2013 at the UP Bahay ng Alumni.



The activity started at 11am and we were able to meet and have fun times with the Ladies of the Corps until 3pm.  The Ladies were stressing on sisterhood and the fact that we are all beauty and brains.  I no longer find myself revolting or resisting the idea that I am beautiful, that I am worthy to be called a Sponsor.  I guess, more than the skin deep beauty, I have learned to accept and appreciate the real me, the person who loved and who will always love the Corps.  I am pleased to know that I belong to a sisterhood that values the Corps as much as I do.  I am happy to say that I belong.

After the activity, the ladies went to the parade and were able to troop the line. I had to leave in the middle of the parade but I kept in heart the happiness of being one with my Sponsor sisters again. I remember what the Corps Sponsor 2001-2002 told me, the lady who inspired me to finish the sponsor process (Dr. Mary  Ruth Sanchez), she told me that once a lady becomes a sponsor, she will always be a sponsor.  We do not forget the shibboleths of the Corps neither do we abandon it.  We will always be for Honor, Excellence, and Service.  For it has stood the test of time, and victory made it Strong.  We are the UP Corps of Sponsors.

I will have to thank these kind people who help the UP Corps of Sponsors Alumnae Assembly a Success.

Goldie Miranda
Joann Corbe
Mrs Corbe
Karylle Gallardo-Esguerra
Edrick Esguerra
Wel Garcia-Dy
Roberto Dy Jr
Glenn Llamador
Ms Charmain Doroteo
UPLB Corps of Sponsors Residents and Alumnae
UPD Corps of Sponsors Residents and Alumnae
Faith Roanne Caronan
Atty. Shaina Ramirez
Cong. Lorna Verano
Ms. Dominique Monera-Tabora
Ms. Vida Doria
Ms Riza Baldoria
UP Corps of Sponsors Alumnae from the North America
Vgd. Alex Tamayo,'93 who is our official photogapher.  See more of his works here
Centro Residences by Wee Community Developers
Diliman-diary.blogspot.com
WheninManila.com
AksyonNgayon
Public Information Office

I am just thankful being surrounded by the most beautiful women in UP.

Hail the Corps of Sponsors.

Make up experience 2012 - Bella Dolce by Fiametta

I was never a fan of make up. It was only recently when I started reading about them, make up artists' blogs and youtube instructional videos on how to apply make up have helped me a lot on learning how to apply make up for my everyday wear.

I visited Fiametta (click to see site) shop in Alabang at the invitation my good friend Toots Tagle, Fiametta Sales and Operations Manager. I get to see their products which includes Baby Care, Skin care, body care, scents, and cosmetics.

See some of their cosmetics.






 I was treated to a make up session by their make-up artist Bona.  I had a blast in Fiametta and I like how their make up feel on my skin.  I easily get irritated with make up and face powder and so I really appreciate how mild and gentle their make-up line is on my skin.  I am planning to get more Fiametta products soon and will be trying out their scents and facial care line. Best of all, they have this starter pack which people could buy in order to try out their products in small amounts first to test them. I had a great time in Fiametta, I can't leave without having a picture taken.







For Manila-zens who would like to check out Fiametta, schedule a visit at Fiametta Alabang and look for Toots Tagle. Tell him I refer you to him and expect great experience at the Fiametta Shop.

I love their Bella Dolce cosmetic line. See Facebook click here

Beauty is more fun with Bella Dolce co