My Bro's "Trade Mission"

My older brother, whose business is Real Estate in Texas and nearby states (I assume he's been branching outside of Texas with his son now onboard, and I see their names attached as agents to properties being sold outside of Texas), forwarded an e-mail to me last Saturday (Oct. 20) which basically just attached his Trade Mission 2007 itinerary.

The only place you'll hear about that mission is in the Philippine government's PIA website:
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p071022.htm&no=06

Read his itinerary and realized he was billeted in Vivere, that lonely looking hotel in Alabang. If he actually had time, he'll have no problem giving us a visit because the place is relatively near... much nearer to home than Makati. I say the hotel's lonely looking because there aren't that much buildings around it - yet. I doubt he'll visit... the schedule given them is PACKED.

Lines I found funny in that itinerary:

1. Suggested attire for different events: All business sessions on Monday, Wed thru Friday -- business suit or barong, tie recommended but optional; Women -- Same, with or withour jacket.

   Does that mean they suggest barong or business suit with tie for women?

2. Tuesday provincial trips: Informal casual, but no rubber shoes or slippers. Some will wear western-style shirts, not the glitzy Nashville country shirts, just simple colored long-sleeved polo shirts, denim pants if you have a pair recommended but not required. You can wear western shirts but no cowboy boots or hats. What is important is you are relaxed and dressed comfortably. Do not be conscious about what you wear in the field trips.

   That sure brings home the fact that they're handling a batch of Texans. He he he - no glitzy Nashville country shirts, cowboy boots or hats please.

3. There is a swimming pool right next to the restaurant on the top floor. It is not advisable to swim after several rounds of cocktail, as you could end up 31 floors below.

   That's subtly underlining the dangers of drinking then swimming.