It has been more than a year since Typhoon Frank hit the Western Visayas region. It has left a devastating mark in the province of Aklan. Not only that, Frank scared the hell out of fellow Aklanons. It was more of like a nightmare that we are all trying to forget and escape.

But just 3 weeks ago, the country has suffered under the hands of another strong Typhoon Ondoy. Leaving a wreck out of Manila and nearby cities. Both poor and rich alike, all seek shelter and help to help save their lives from the raging flood. Hundreds of people lost their loved ones and thousands has lost their properties and decades of savings in just less than 24 hours. Not even a week after Ondoy, another Typhoon has hit the country and left hundreds of people homeless is the upper part of Luzon.

I am scared. In fact, I have stopped watching the television since. I have stopped monitoring my Facebook and twitter account for updates. My heart can no longer bear the pain, guilt and hurt seeing my fellow kababayans cry over their lost loved ones. Seeing the fear in their eyes of what the future might bring. Knowing that they dont have enough to hang on to till tomorrow.

These past event has awakened the trauma brought by Typhoon Frank last year. A fear that Ive been trying to conceal. I fear that each passing day, Earth is slowly deteriorating. I fear that my daughter and grand daughters wouldn’t have the same liberty that we once had to play and experience the beauty of mother nature. A fear that there will come a time that there’s isn’t any place left where my kids and whole family will be safe.

As fear slowly takes control of all my thoughts, I prayed. That I and all the Filipinos alike will have more strength to face the future. That may each of these typhoons serve as a lesson for everyone to ponder. That we should all set aside ourselves and our own personal gains and remember to take more care of what we currently have. Not for us… but for the next generations to come…

Yesterday was an extremely sad day for everyone even here in New Washington.

I woke up early to do my routinary work as a Virtual Assistant but I also tuned in to a live stream of the requiem mass for our Presdient Cory. I asked all of my team to wear yellow shirts and pin yellow ribbons too. Pres. Arroyo declared it as a non-working holiday here in the Philippines so my team is only working for 4 hours today. I had to work double during these days.

The streets of New Washington seemed to be doing okay, no yellow ribbons, no banners, nothing. I thought everybody would just carry on with their daily routine.

Because of my work, I have become an introvert. Working almost 16 hours in front of a computer every single day. I barely had the time to go out anymore. As my day starts to unravel, and as the mass started I noticed something very unfamiliar… The streets are extremely quiet. Our house is right beside a national road so normally the sounds of vehicles, tricycles or even multi-cabs is already a part of our daily music.

Strange it is… The only instance I remember having this feeling is during a fight of Manny Pacquiao, but the feeling is more festive as you would hear rages, hurrays and cheers for Manny. This is replaced with an extreme silence. I guess every single house here in New Wash in tuned in to the requiem mass for our dear President Cory. I realized that even without the yellow ribbons, or without the banners. New Washington joing the whole country in grief.

I decided not to watch all of the mass. I have been crying since day one everytime I watch her tributes. I just listened to it from my office. But I cried still, so painfully.

I have never lost a mom. (and I dread that day to come and wish it will never happen) but the loss and pain is so strong. I regret not being able to appreciate Madam Cory while she was still alive. I wish I was older then but I was only a child during her term… Aside from the pain, I was indeed proud. Proud to be a true blooded Filipino, and proud to be a woman.

I kept asking myself, at the age of 28, what have I done so far? Did i give it my best for my community or for the country? I know that for the past 28 years, my accomplishments will never be at par with Pres Cory… good thing is.. I still probably have 20-30 years ahead of me… so much time to do better, for my family, for my community and for the country.

The Philippines has been blessed that we got you Pres. Cory… Farewell

It’s Ella’s birthday this coming August 18. To celebrate her birthday, epVirtual Assistants is offering free 10 hours trial to our new clients starting August 1, 2009.

Each client that signs up from August 1 – 18 will receive a complimentary gift of additional 10 hours worth of services free of charge. Choose from a wide range of services from administrative tasks, social networking, and internet marketing. epVirtual Assistants team is composed of professional and skilled Virtual Assistants from the Philippines. 10 Virtual Assistants who work in our humble home-office situated in Aklan, Philippines.

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Outsourcing has been one of the best solutions in this times of recession. Empowering business owners with the power to save money with lower employment costs and investing in office equipments. epVirtual Assistants makes it even better! Providing quality virtual assistance at a lower cost.

epVirtual Assistants is composed of professional Virtual Assistants from the Philippines delivering excellent services to clients all over the world. epVirtual Assistants makes outsourcing as easy as 1-2-3! No need to worry about payroll expenses or investing in expensive office equipments. Just send out your tasks to us and we will take care of that for you within 24 hours or less!

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For my long time followers (and stalkers!), you are probably already know the story of how I started my home-based business. From being a freelancer, partnering with my cousin and now establishing my own virtual assistance company.

365 days has passed and I can’t believe it went by that fast. It was indeed a remarkable 365 days. As I look back at it, I see challenges, hurts, difficulties, negative feedback from client, and team mates who have joined and left us. But more importantly, I see triumph, success and a bright future ahead for epVirtual Assistants.

We didn’t plan out the party. It was actually just pure cramming but it was one of the most memorable ones I have ever had. July 1st 2009…  Happy 1st birthday epVirtual Assistants!

I gave my team T-shirts for the party and a company mug for each VA. And of course I have given 2 loyal VA’s who also celebrate their 1st year anniversary with epVirtual Assistants>> Anah and Ilyn!

Here are some pics from the party. There’s more in our facebook Fan Page.

If this is the first time that you hired a virtual assistant especially an offshore one, you are probably feeling a mixed of emotions. Excitement, Enthusiasm, Worry and Confusion.

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Working at home has open doors of opportunities to most Filipinos nowadays including me! I have been a Virtual Assistant for almost 3 years now and I have enjoyed every single moment of it.

3 years after, I now manage my very own small VA Company >> epVirtual Assistants. And as we approach and celebrate our first year as a company, we are opening our doors to Filipino telemarketers who wanted to start working at home too!

If you are a call center representative who have just got laid off because of recession, or just probably resigned because of personal reasons, this is a chance for you to invest your time and start earning right from the comforts of your home!

Qualifications:
-At least 6 months of experience at a Call Center preferably telemarketing experience
-Headset and Computer / Laptop at home
- Internet Access at home

If you are interested to apply please email us your resume at hr@epvirtualassistants.com
We need 5 agents to complete the team so limited slots only. The project is lead generation.

Send in your resumes!