(1341) MUSIC AND ME (Dec. 22, 2016) Playing Music at PRR CHRISTMAS PARTY on DEC. 17, 2016

The Indonesian National Traditional Dance performed by staff of Mandara Spa of Palau Royal Resort.

Some of the staff taking photos of dance performance are Rodney Yakuchil (sitting), Nancy Hung and Mr. Watanabe, who performed last year wearing lady's dress and the most entertaining among others with GM Masayuki Kawaguchi, F & B Manager Mervin Lee Cuyugan, HR Manager Bob Hsiao and Chief Engineer Tony Penas in what appears to be the highlight of the 2015 PRR Christmas party.
                                                  (All photos here are by Roberto Hernandez)

The Palauan Traditional Dance perform by staff of HR (Security personnel), Laundry and Rooms Division.

Ma'am Michelle Liao with Maria Fe Bruto receiving a certificate for working at PRR for 5 years.

The Filipino Traditional and National Dance perform by staff from HR, Accounting, Cafteria, Gift Shop and F & B.

The top 2 finishers are waiting for result, which is very, very close tabulation from the judges.

The Filipino group celebrates for winning over Palau group by just 1 percentage vote.

The prize of $350.00 were given to the Filipino group; $300.00 to the Palau group and $250.00 to the Indonesian group.

Queen and King of the night -- from Mandara Spa and Kenny Uludui, Chief of Security.

Best costume by HR Manager Bob Hsiao.

Mr. Joraku, Director of Sales and Marketing Department, won $200.00 cash prize and generously donated it to be raffled again at 4 $50.00 cash prize.

Dancing time.

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

(1240) MUSIC AND ME (May 19, 2016) PRR GM's Birthday, This Time at Palm Bay

 3 years ago, Palau Royal Resort General Manager Masayuki Kawaguchi celebrated his birthday at his meeting office where he showed everybody that he can play piano as well.
                                                (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

(944) TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN PALAU on April 04, 2015 (PRR GM Birthday Celebration at Red Rooster Cafe)

FIRST SHOT OF LUNAR ECLIPSE AT 7:32PM (Palau Time)
     Palau Royal Resort staff held a surprise birthday treat to its GM (General Manager) Masayuki Kawaguchi on April 04, 2015 at Red Rooster Cafe. To their surprise, it's a total lunar eclipse that night. Actually, the real birthday of GM Kawaguchi is April 03.
                                            (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)



      TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE IN PALAU 
               On April 04, 2015
    (PRR GM Surprise Birthday Celebration
             at Red Rooster Cafe)

During the 2014 surprise birthday celebration for Palau Royal Resort General Manager Masayuki Kawaguchi, there is some chip-in for staff for the cake and food. The venue was the GM office's meeting room.

GM Kawaguchi, left, lighting up the candles before blowing those with Malou Victoria helping out. Roberto, middle, is at the keyboard ready for the birthday song accompaniment.
                                                   (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)

The birthday treat was held on April 01, 2014 because GM is leaving for Japan on official business trip. Roberto realized that GM can play piano also. His first request to Roberto at Breeze Bar during his early days at PRR was the Japanese song "Love Is Over".        (Photo by Roberto Hernandez)



The contribution in 2014 is $10.00. This time at Red Rooster Cafe, it's $22.00 including dinner buffet treat with staff from Human Resources (Mr. Bob Hsiao, Vina and Ley), from Sales and Marketing (Lorna Casteneto, Jenica Yu and Sales Director Mr. Jurako), from Purchasing Department (Jonathan and Jason Delgado).

When everybody realized that it's a total lunar eclipse that night, they are taking photos of the moon in its early up to the time that it's not visible anymore to the naked eye of a digital camera.

The moon at 7:55 pm (Palau time on April 04, 2015).

                        At 8:15

The last one taken at 8:34 pm (Palau time on April 04, 2015). A few minutes after this, it's not visible anymore to the naked lens of a digital camera/cellphone camera.    (Photos by Roberto Hernandez)

Sources: Music and Me
              By Roberto Hernandez 
              April 2014-April 2015

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