Men Are From QC, Women Are From Alabang

What do you think?

I did the right thing, didn't I?

I think I did the right thing.

I don't know.

There are roughly around 14 million people in Metro Manila

and the public transport system in the capital region, includes

buses, jeepneys, tricycles, taxis and the rail transit systems.

But what choice do we have?

I spend around four to five hours in traffic a day.

That's 20 to 25 hours a week.

At least 80 hours a month.

960 hours a year.

This is the reality for most Filipinos.

Shit, right?

I'm from Quezon City.

I'm from Alabang.

@Tino, you got the job? Down for Tagaytay?

No more seats?

Thank you.

Wait...

Wait up!

Sorry about that.

-Hi. -Hi, sir.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, I was here first.

Actually, I got here first.

That's my bag.

My coffee.

Really?

Drink up, "Tita Babes."

I have a meeting.

Sorry.

You know what, it's okay.

Share a seat and win a friend.

Or not.

-Good morning. -Hi! Sorry!

Sorry, I'm two minutes late. Yes.

The traffic was bad.

Well, good morning.

Thank you so much for your time.

Call me Aica, please.

-Introduce yourself. -My course is communication,

but now I'm here in the marketing industry for a year now.

-And five years from now? -Well, five years from now,

I see myself as a producer for news and documentaries.

You know...

Going to new places, telling stories of people who deserve to be heard.

But I'm on a new journey now and I'm embracing the new path.

And, you know, I'm very goal-oriented and honest.

-What a liar. -Sorry?

Are you with someone right now?

No, it's just really noisy here.

We're done.

-That's it? -Yes.

Thank you so much for your time. Thank you so much.

-Okay! -I'll be waiting.

Thank you.

What's your deal?

Do we know each other?

You think you're honest?

Seriously.

Your answers are obviously rehearsed.

There.

I can see it in your eyes.

I'm glad that I won't ever see you again.

Miss!

Your coffee.

Right where you left it.

Have a good day, Tita Babes.

Shit.

Okay.

Was he handsome?

He was nosy.

You didn't answer the question.

Honey, Aica did not answer.

But what were you doing at a coffee shop?

Aren't you stingy?

I needed the Wi-Fi.

Then someone bothered me.

Anyway, when is the design team's new hire starting?

I need banners and a screen display.

I think that's him.

Hi.

Aics, this is Tino.

He's our new designer.

You're so lucky, Tino.

She's one of the most loyal employees in the company.

Take it from here, Aica.

I have to get back to work. Bye.

Nice to meet you, most loyal,

Tita Babes.

I mean, Miss Aica.

So...

This is Accounting.

Stay on their good side so they'll speed up your budget approvals

and pay you on time.

This is the Quiet room. You see, they're all quiet.

-Good morning, ma'am. -Good morning.

This is the HR Department. I think they're on break now.

And over here...

There.

We put up these posters last year

but I didn't really like them.

-Good morning. -Good morning.

-The papers, okay? -Yes, ma'am.

Thanks.

Let's make them more modern.

You know? More pleasing to the eyes.

-I don't like them. -Hi.

-Got it. -Good morning!

The cafeteria is upstairs.

The food is affordable and delicious, so...

The food isn't free?

Nothing's free in this world.

Now, we have this...

So, this is our standee.

I'm not sold on this. Feels like it's lacking something.

You might come up with some ideas to improve it.

I planned to put a standee here

so our clients can see our Mother's Room.

All marketing materials, like banners, posters, presentations,

will be handled by Design.

-Okay. -Basically, we're like partners.

But you're planning to resign...

We never saw each other, okay?

You heard nothing.

Tita Babes doesn't exist.

Are we clear?

Yes, boss.

One last tip.

Miss Dina is the head of Marketing.

She's a grumpy workaholic,

but make her laugh and you'll be fine.

She must be the reason you're looking for a new job...

-Good morning, Aica. -Good morning, ma'am.

-Tino, right? -Yes, ma'am.

Yes, I interviewed you.

I'm Dina David, the VP for Marketing

and I trust that Aica's teaching you the ropes.

Yes, ma'am.

Okay then, carry on.

-Have a good day, ma'am. -Okay.

She's nice. She's just grumpy around you.

Whatever!

Aica.

Check on Mom.

Let me do it.

It's fine.

-Let me. -It's fine.

I'll do it, I'm almost done.

I just have something in my eye.

Are you sure?

How come you're sniffling, too, Mom?

Something in your eye?

Don't let me catch you drinking later.

I haven't drunk in a long time.

What did I tell you? Let's just focus on baking.

Don't cry over people who aren't worth it.

I got this.

No matter what,

he's still your dad.

Really?

Seems like being a dad is just an option for him.

He comes home when it's convenient for him.

Aren't you tired of him?

You'll understand when you fall in love.

Fall in love?

Please, Mom.

The only "love" I know are the beloved

cost of rice, living, breathing...

Bea, make sure to save your allowances, okay?

Dental school is expensive.

Don't you worry, Aica.

When you get old, I'll do your dentures.

Let me see.

I'll use Ivocap.

Why don't you do it now?

Maybe she'll smile more.

She scares men off, that's why she's single.

-Mom... -Do it now.

Mom, I know someone who's not afraid of Aica.

-Who? -Raf.

-No way! Shut up! -Listen!

Even if you lose your teeth, he'll still love you.

No.

-Bea... -No, listen...

Sorry, sorry.

Sir?

Okay.

Thank you.

This is a Tier Three client, so let's use their colors.

They're on our top ten priorities.

Wait, you're nodding a lot.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'll do whatever you ask.

-Go on. -Hey!

An explanation won't cost you.

I'd love to know how you came up with that design.

No, I'm good.