Happy Thankspiggin'!

To all those who doubted that BAT was going to bring a Thanksgiving lechon to work, you should know by now that they never joke around when it comes to their food! It sure felt like a fiesta with everyone scrambling for a piece of the pig, Kathy de Leon's mom's pasta, Lizanne's bibingkas, Kara's cheese dip, the free ube cake from a supplier, Jos' tuna, and Leah, Jakeena and Mark's giant pizza! Oh and the Creatives chipped in for the drinks. Thanks to all those who contributed (and came) to yet another one of BAT's scrumptious, belly bloating lunches!

Lastly, special kudos goes out to Onat and Golda--whose generosity helped make this hogfest possible! Thank you from all of us!

who needs a lame, old turkey when you can have THIS!

appreciating the roasted porker one last time before butchering begins

kathy claims she made the pasta (sige na nga!)

as mark dehesa would say it, "YON!!!"

kahit nahihilo na sa taba ng lechon, smile pa rin!

dig in, everyone!

the remains (paksiw time!)

Juan Show Cafe opens in JWT

Tess Cafe may serve the best coffee on this floor but when it comes to ambience, the points go to the Creative Department's new Juan Show Cafe (temporary name), now on it's dry run and self-serving bottomless water (thanks to the newly relocated water dispenser) and fake cake (thanks to Pritchie "Black Forest" Fajardo).

Because it's the latest brainstorming hotspot, the tables go fast so reservation is a definite must. Watch out for musical performances and poetry reading--coming soon!

special moments...

with special friends...

are shared here...

the sweets never run out



"waiter, pahingi ng ashtray!"


Dy Emperor's Table (reserved for Sir Joe and company)

Belly shakin' at JWT

The Christmas Commitee is definitely SHAKING things up at the office with their party teasers! And this is just a small taste of what hot! hot! hot! things are in store for us on Dec. 19.

Do you have your costumes ready?

we love the pantry's new look!

even the office lights got a makeover!

sh-sh-shakira??

there's an actual belly dancer in the office!

pao gets an early wedding present

not seen in picture: rach giving niki warning looks

jojo's thought bubble: i must have done something RIGHT!!!

so that's how griffey looks like when he blushes!


lucky marc fong also gets a private dance


ready na ready ah!!!


we've never seen carl look happier


"hello, sir gary!"


oh dear. this was not done on purpose, jos!!!

on to juniper for the CSK pre-prod meeting!!


shocked guests and an embarrassed dave

JWT Christmas Party '08

Let’s all end the year in colorful splendor and kiss '09 with lustful spirits and fiery hearts. Let's all imagine and create beyond the ordinary.

Starting on the night of the 19th, let's all be uninhibited, unbuttoned and free.

Think freely. Live freely.

Lime to partae the bohemian way.

Thanksgiving Lunch

Get those hefty appetites ready, everyone! BAT will be celebrating Sinful Friday Thanksgiving this November 28 and everyone is invited! Bring your own contributions and let the merry eating begin! See you there!

lechon or turkey: which would you rather have?

Foosballympics Magic 8 Teams

We're down to the last 8 teams competing for the grand prize of P10,000! Things are bound to get heated up as these guys face off next week so let's show some support and cheer them on!

Who will be the 1st ever JWT Foosballympics Champion? It can only be one of these teams...

1. Martinik na Bumik (Niki and Boyet)
2. The Malibu Fly Honeyz (Marc Fong and Eugene)
3. Chies Carls (Carl and Prichie)
4. Solid Joross and Roxanne (Gelo and Tricci)
5. Power Trip (Javey and Jos)
6. Di Mo Kaya Ipasok Ang Bola Mo Sa Butas Namin (Icel and Rachel)
7. Team Ang (RJ and Charo)
8. Joe D'Maggie (Joe and Maggie)

Good luck to everyone!!!

JWT Manila in The Good Stuff

The Q3 Showcase features the best work that JWT offices have done in the last quarter. Look who made it to JWT Chief Creative Officer Craig Davis' blog!

To read the actual entry, click here.

JWT Manila Creatives rating the work

Jos to guest on new ANC show

Get those TV sets ready, everyone! ANC's new entrepreneurial magazine show Start-Up will be featuring our very own Jos Ortega tonight at 8 pm. Jos will be discussing with host Bam Aquino the importance of product and company brand building.

Catch the replays tomorrow (1 to 2 pm) and Saturday (5 am to 6 am).

Don't forget to greet us, Jos! ;P

Christmas Party Spoiler!

Rumor has it that the Christmas Committee has finally decided on a theme for our upcoming Christmas party slated to happen on Dec. 19, 2008, Friday. We're not allowed to reveal any more details except that it's going to involve mandatory costumes for ALL employees, m-a-j-o-r performances from our 21 (yes 21!) newbies, tons of games, and lots and lots of sh-shhh-shhhakinng! (That's a clue right there, folks!)

Watch out for upcoming announcements...coming very soon!

JWT ID Pics 2008 V.1

Now playing at the JWT Lobby

Welcome to JWT, Danielle!

Newbie alert! Looks like this year's Christmas party performers just got an extra dancer! Danielle Lim is our newest Art Director who previously worked at BBDO. Get to know her better here.

Why JWT?
Because I hear it's the only agency with a 30 hour work week. And I also want to work among the best.

Apart from work, what keeps you busy?
Building forts, strumming, following the racing line, editing recipes, analyzing Sting's lyrics, filling up my passport, and reminiscing about Zizou.

As a newbie, you are required to perform at our Christmas party. Which song will you sing or dance to?
Hahahaha! Good one!

Kung isasakapelikula ang buhay mo, which actress do you want to portray you?
I'd get Matt Groening to animate, and Michel Gondry to direct. My voice would be played by Feist.

Sinong mas cute na David: Ferrer or Guerrero?
I love how easy these questions are! Of course, Dave.

If ang BBDO may Cemento Bar, ang JWT may Kanto Bar. Tell us your poison of choice!
A merlot will do.

Realizations by Bob Ong

Thanks to Jay Abola, the Brand Manager of Sunsilk, for this. We had a good laugh and wanted to share this with the rest of you!

To know more about Bob Ong and his books, visit his site.

1. "Kung hindi mo mahal ang isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."

2. "Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."

3. "Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."

4. "Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."

5. "Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."

6. "Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."

7. "Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."

8. "Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa."

9. "Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."

10. "Kung dalawa ang mahal mo, piliin mo yung pangalawa. Kasi hindi ka naman magmamahal ng iba kung mahal mo talaga yung una."

11. "Hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text ng wantusawa eh may gusto sayo at magkakatuluyan kayo. Meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall o paasa."

12. "Huwag magmadali sa babae o lalaki. Tatlo, lima, sampung taon, mag-iiba ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong hindi pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang maganda o nakakalibog ito. Totoong mas mahalaga ang kalooban ng tao higit sa anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan nagmumukha ding pandesal, maniwala ka."

13. "Minsan kahit ikaw ang nakaschedule, kailangan mo pa rin maghintay, kasi hindi ikaw ang priority."

14. "Mahirap pumapel sa buhay ng tao. Lalo na kung hindi ikaw yung bida sa script na pinili nya."

15. "Alam mo ba kung gaano kalayo ang pagitan ng dalawang tao pag nagtalikuran na sila? Kailangan mong libutin angbuong mundo para lang makaharap ulit ang taong tinalikuran mo."

16. "Mas mabuting mabigo sa paggawa ng isang bagay kesa magtagumpay sa paggawa ng wala"

17. "Hindi lahat ng kaya mong intindihin ay katotohan, at hindi lahat ng hindi mo kayang intindihin ay kasinungalingan"

18. "Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lng yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!"

19. "Pakawalan mo yung mga bagay na nakakasakit sa iyo kahit na pinasasaya ka nito. Wag mong hintayin ang araw na sakit na lang ang nararamdaman mo at iniwan ka na ng kasiyahan mo."

20. "Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang mga taong malalapit sa iyo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."

21. "Ang pag-ibig parang imburnal...nakakata kot mahulog...at kapag nahulog ka, it's either by accident or talagang tanga ka.."

Iced coffee now available!

Tess Cafe?

Looks like our resident barista Ate Tess just discoverd a refreshingly delicious way to serve coffee! Try the new iced macchiatos served in tall, frothy glasses served with shots of either caramel or hazelnut syrup. Trust us, you won't be marching down to Starbucks for that cool caffeine fix anytime soon.

Happy Birthday, Ivy!

Ivy's birthday may have fallen on a Saturday, but that didn't stop BAT and the rest of the guys at work from celebrating as early as 6:30 pm last Friday at JWT's Kanto Bar!

Here's to the first official "gimmick" in the office and of course, to another wonderful year for our lovely celebrant! Cheers!

surprise, ives!!! (at bakit naiiyak si onat?!)

at sa wakas...bukas na ulit kami!

pao likes the welcome sign (dahil ata may Red Horse)

it's tradition! newbies must spell out J-W-T thru shots!

welcome home, churvils candido!

accounts + creatives come in for the grub!

jojo leonardo in the house!

surprise guests from finance! yeah!


the celebrant with newbies bob, pritchie and alan


fun, fun night!

Hell vs. Heaven

some humans have all the luck

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Happy Birthday, Tin!

Quirky cool Tin Arce is the first of only 3 JWT November celebrants! We know how much you love cake and candy so here's to wishing you the sweetest of birthdays!