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ONE IN A MILLION ME
By Robbie Pangilinan
Every year as we celebrate our birthdays, we wish the next will be a blast. I wished that, too. And it came true.
Last year, I celebrated my birthday at Kamayan restaurant in Manila with my media friends and celebrities. TV host and former Councilor Kate Coseteng hosted my birthday with Hero Bautista, Sen. Nikki Coseteng, and Dr. Calayan’s family.
This year, I think, is the best year of my life. More than a hundred guests celebrated with me despite heavy rains. The party was awesome, thanks to Signum, Stage One Engineering, Signum Digital Printing, Andy Lugtu of Malungai Life Oil for the delicious food, Dr. Jean Marquez, PRC SEC-GEN Gwen Pang and my grand-uncle Manny V. Pangilinan for the lechon.
I was surprised for the presence of Boxing Champ Gerry Penalosa and his wife Goody, business tycoon Andy Lugtu, businessman Ariel Nepomuceno, PAGCOR’s Ed Caeg, Pastor Joey Rafael. Direk Hero Bautista and his wife Rio and many more.
I also thank Dr. Manny Calayan, Dra. Jean Marquez, Selina Sevilla, Lalen Calayan, Slykane, Archie Malate, Women’s Journal Editor Rene Bisquerra and Mike Swift who got stranded in the heavy outpour, and Kate Coseteng who missed the party because of a bad jetlag.
My editors Isabel De Leon, Maridol Bismark, Gianna Maniego, Reira Mallari, Ricky Lo, Dina Chan, Ken Velasco, Klink Ang, Malou Rosal, Gie Trilliana , Eliz Lim, Enjel Manato and PCSO Chairman Margie Juico sent their birthday wishes through text messages. I got an unexpected call from Vice President Binay.
The first quarter of the year was very challenging. I overlooked some contracts that have expired, though I believe that those contracts were not really meant to be renewed for one reason or another. After my TV show’s final episode October last year, I predicted the first quarter of 2013 will be difficult. But I held on to Hebrews 11.1, “Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
God tested my faith. Because whenever bad things happen in my life, I know He is there.
I had a sad experience after a two-week coverage in London last March. I became a victim of trust by a fellow journalist, a friend. I almost lost my credibility and with it, my hard-earned 10-year career, but I was able to prove that people in the industry had utmost trust and confidence in me.
April, I flew to New York to cover the fight of Nonito “The Flash “ Donaire. I stayed in New Jersey with my publisher for eight days then flew to Los Angeles. I went back to Manila last May 2.
I told myself that after covering the losses of Pacquiao, Donaire, and UFC Filipino fighters, I’d pass up on the Pacquiao fight in Macau in November. I also needed to rest my back due to my scoliosis.
When I got back, I was excited for my upcoming projects. But what was funny was I did not know what these projects were. God has not revealed them to me yet. I just claimed and declared it.
Three weeks before my special day, I received an email from a prospective client, instructing me to prepare my PR presentation. I did, and by God’s grace, my proposal was approved.
Mark 9.23 says, “Everything is possible for him who believes.”
Thank you to the beautiful people who make me look and feel good – Dra. Jean Marquez of The Skin Specialist Clinic, Pastor Joey and Sister Ut of Alabang New Life Christian Fellowship, Rex Malabanan of Manila Natures Link, PCSO Chairman Margie Juico, Pritzi Lopez, and Coach Norman Black.
I would like to thank my business partner and friend Pia Macan for her contribution to my business. We have been working together since 2004.
I have upcoming trips – in September to Iloilo with my talent Coach Norman Black for Bosch Skil, Cagayan de Oro and Cebu for PCSO, in October to Bohol and Boracay, and in November to Camsur and Davao.
I am inspired to know that I am one in a million. I have witnessed greatness unfold and have seen extraordinary moments take place, but what has happened to me is truly unique and special. I have the best job in the world as a PR manager, consultant, image builder, cook, waiter, TV show producer, massage therapist, good son, responsible father, a contributor writer for lifestyle and sports, a production assistant in church and everything else in between.
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