(1404) MUSIC AND ME (May 25, 2017) PRR Phil. Independence Day Buffet Dinner

For 3 consecutive years, Palau Royal Resort celebrated the Philippine Independence Day at Waves Restaurant featuring native Filipino dishes and desserts.

It is always a hit with local, foreign and Filipino guests with the first 2 celebrations having cultural dances performed by talented staff dancing "Karinyosa" and "Tinikling" (Bamboo Dance). This time, F & B Manager Mervin Lee Cuyugan asked me to play all-Filipino songs.

Before 8pm, an American family is finished having their dinner. On their way to the exit door, one of the children (young girl) of the American couple asked me is she can play a couple of songs and I let her play the piano with me taking photos of her and my co-employees Ella Asuncion, Malou Victoria, Remelyn Esmeralda Pascual, Ella's dad Ben Asuncion, former co-employee Danika, MIS Harry Lai, his daughter Yolanda, etc.

While the girl is playing piano, I talked to the American couple. I asked where they come from and he said "Florida". I told her that my wife's name is Florida.

Sources: Chess Mate by Roberto Hernandez
               Tia Belau Newspaper
               December 29, 2002 -- July 23, 2017

               Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
               The Beginning of Chess in Palau 
               By Roberto Hernandez
               Soon to be published as a book

              Music and Me by Roberto Hernandez
              Tia Belau Newspaper
              March 15, 2012-- April 18, 2013
              http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
              April 25, 2013--July 23, 2017

             The History of Chess in Palau
             By Roberto Hernandez
             June 09, 2002 -- July 23, 2017

(1234) MUSIC AND ME (May 05, 2016) SURPRISE BIRTHDAY TREAT TO MA'AM MICHELLE

 Mylz Toboso, 2nd from right, requested me to bring the keyboard that I'm using at Breeze Bar to the office of Ma'am Michelle Liao for a surprise birthday present to her together with the other Finance Department staff. Ms. Liao's birthday is Feb. 12, the same birthday as my grandson Zachery Hernandez-Gregorio.
                                               (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

(907) Late Christmas Party of Executive, Sales and Marketing Dept. of PRR

LATE CHRISTMAS PARTY AT UMI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
    The Executive Department, together with Sales and Marketing Department of Palau Royal Resort always have their separate Christmas Party in the first week of January as was held here on Jan. 09, 2015 (Friday). From left to right, GM Masayuki Kawaguchi, Lorna Castaneto, Muneyuki Joraku, Roberto Hernandez, Mildred Sumang (partly hidden), Malou Victoria, Jenica Yu, Ella Asuncion, Kin Lazo and Mrs. Midori Kawaguchi. PRR Specialist Amos Mesubed and his wife came an hour late.
                                       (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)


  LATE CHRISTMAS PARTY OF EXECUTIVE,
  SALES AND MARKETING DEPARTMENT OF
             PALAU ROYAL RESORT

SINCE 2008, The General Manager (GM) of Palau Royal Resort is treating the Executive, Sales and Marketing Department staff to a dinner at the popular hotels/restaurants in Palau.

In January of 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012 GM Isao Takahashi treated the staff at Dragon Tei twice, at Palau Pacific Resort twice likewise.

During those treats, Amos Mesubed, the PRR Specialist, is always the life of the party with his 'green jokes' (jokes about sex). Many times, Roberto 'improvised' his jokes like this one he told during the 2013 party at Elilai Restaurant with new GM Masayuki Kawaguchi...

                                                              (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)


   This is Amos Mesubed Story...

                     ALL ABOUT FRUITS

In a Micronesian country (Yap), a lady is not allowed in the court to say the private parts of human.

A rape victim Yapese lady is asked in the court to say what happened on the night that she was raped.

Knowing she is prohibited to say the private parts of her, she just said, "He tried to put his banana in my papaya!"

The judge asked them, "WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE, FRUIT SALAD?"



                   ROBERTO 'IMPROVISED' WITH THIS...

In a Yapese court, a lawyer is explaining to his rape victim client about the prohibition to say private parts...

"If you were asked to say which part of your body was touched by the rapist, you will say "banana" if he touched your arm, and "papaya" if he touched your big boobs."

She nodded. She understand what he means.

When the rapist's lawyer asked her, "Which part of your body did my client touch FIRST?"

She answered, "FRUIT SALAD!" 


Amos and his wife came late on Jan. 09, 2015 but it didn't stop him from telling another story...

                       STINGY PALAU OLD GUY

Amos suggested to an old Palau guy to have some good time once in a while and go to some karaoke bars and enjoy singing with the ladies there.

He followed Amos' advise and after a few days, Amos check him and asked what happened.

He said, "I followed your suggestion. I go to karaoke bars and enjoyed singing but the ladies seem to avoid me."

Amos asked him, "Do you buy them ladies drinks?" When he said no, he asked him again, "Do you give tips to the ladies before you leave?"

When he said no again, Amos gave him this advise:
    "WHEN YOU OPEN YOUR WALLET,
     THEY WILL OPEN THEIR LEGS!"   

     

    

(862) MUSIC AND ME (Dec. 04, 2014) TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS CHOIR OF PRR RESUMES

There is no Traditional Palau Royal Resort Choir in the year 2013. Maybe due to the fact that Roberto Hernandez is not working full time that started in June 01, 2013. But there is Christmas Tree Lighting at the lobby of PRR and the snack/drinks were served at Breeze Bar. All guests are in-house guests. It seems like something is missing -- THE SINGING!
             In 2014, it was held at Breeze Bar with almost half of the choir members are new employees.
                                                             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)                       

As usual, Lucille Partisala is the conductor. Practices are held every Friday at 5 pm. Five songs were prepared by Roberto -- 1. Happy Christmas (War Is Over) by John Lennon 2. Christmas Story 3. Jingle Bell Rock 4. Belau For Christmas (by Johnny B) 5. Feliz Navidad (with the last part in Palauan language).
It becomes 6 songs when during practice, the Silent Night was added.
                                             (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Palau Royal Resort T-shirt were given to the members of the choir and wear it with denim pants. Santa Claus hats were also provided.                                                   (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

The Christmas Tree Lighting was held on Dec. 05, 2014. Performance by Emmaus School Choir before it gets dark. After the performance of PRR Choir, the Christmas Tree Lighting was done by in-house guests - Japanese, Taiwanese, American, Korean and Palauan.                         (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Pam, left, and Jovy Rodriguez, right, were assigned at the refreshment station (drinks and food).
                                                                 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Solo shot of Lei, one of the members of PRR choir, after their performance.

 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Photo session with Japanese guests with Den Flores, the bartender, posing in the background with Roberto's Yamaha guitar. The Japanese lady in the middle is in a wheelchair. 

 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Sound Technician Ramiro Torre, had a shot at the end of his superb handling of sound equipments.
                                                                (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

This Japanese couple enjoyed my music yesterday at the same place -- Breeze Bar. After this photo session, I talk to them in Japanese. I told them that it's my day off today. The lady said, "But you're here working."
When I'm having dinner, I sat at the table beside them. The guy gave me a glass of red wine. I said thank you when I've got the red wine and said, "Kampai" while our GM Masayuki Kawaguchi is at the other table with the 2 ladies (Japanese, one is in wheelchair). A younger Japanese couple (walk-in guest) arrive and I finished my dinner fast to accommodate them.                                 (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

A Korean guest didn't let go the chance to have a photo with Santa Claus even though he has just got out of the pool and in swimming trunks.                                                (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

While Santa Claus is giving away gifts to children and non-children guests, I am singing "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" sometimes changing the lyrics to "Santa Claus is Ungiil Tutau"  -- it rhymes!
                                                  "Ungiil Tutau" is Palau word meaning "Good Morning".
                                                                   (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Santa Claus with 5 Taiwanese interns at Palau Royal Resort.
                                          (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Source: Chess and Music (Perfect Combination)
             The Beginning of Chess in Palau
             By Roberto Hernandez
             December 2014
             To be published as a book in the future
 

(787) MUSIC AND ME (June 05, 2014) PRR GM CAN PLAY PIANO ALSO!

Roberto Hernandez, left, musician of Palau Royal Resort, lets their GM (General Manager not Grandmaster) Masayuki Kawaguchi plays the keyboard during his surprise birthday party 2 days prior to his real birthday because he is going for official trip on that day (April 03, 2014).
                                         (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Reservation Manager Malou Victoria, right, helps in arranging the candles of birthday cake.
                                               (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

General Manager Secretary Ella Asuncion, left, asked Roberto Hernandez for $10.00 donation for the surprise birthday party of PRR GM Masayuki Kawaguchi 2 weeks prior to the surprise party.
Roberto suggested to bring the keyboard at the venue to have more life to the surprise party. It works! It's Roberto that was surprised when he realized that GM can play piano also.
                                                (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

Source: Music and Me
             By Roberto Hernandez
             Tia Belau Newspaper
             March 15, 2012 -- April 2013
             http://palau-chess.blogspot.com
             April 2013 -- June 05, 2014