Into The Light
I remember I was in Taiwan when Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was sworn to office in the aftermath of EDSA 2. And I can still remember the shivers t
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Hongkong Quickie
If I were superstitious, I would have looked at the series of delays in the flights to Europe as a foreboding of bad things to come. But I have le
Pahiyas 2010: An Amazing Visual Treat
Just like all my previous vacations to the Philippines, my recent trip home was filled with planned visits - this time to Sagada, Batanes and Bohol.
Toyota’s Reply
Warm greetings! We would like to confirm the receipt of your complaint from Toyota Motor Philippines. As our valued customer, we empathize for whate
Dear Toyota
(I am posting this letter just to vent my frustration over Toyota Otis' useless customer service) The Manager Customer Relations Department, To
Palawan’s Underground River
When the search for the 7 New Wonders of the Nature was launched, it did not surprise me that many of the Philippines' natural beauties figured pr
Irony Philippines
I am currently handling an international project, the completion of which has long been overdue. Why? Because every time we approach the end, a new bu
Never Enough
I just had a conversation with a friend who was one of those who were badly hit by Ondoy's fury. Having had no communication since that fateful Saturd
Digging Gibo
I just finished watching ANC's Face to Face where Sec. Gilbert Teodoro had an open forum with local government leaders (three more are supposed to f
Worried
My heart bleeds for relatives and friends living in the areas affected by the floods. I am particularly worried about those from Marikina. I'm quit
S.O.S.?
I have just gone out of the Philippine Embassy gate when I noticed a woman coming towards me. Probably on her mid-forties, she looked like any other F
Why Noynoy?
- Because as a result of the shenanigans of the Estrada and Arroyo dispensations, our country is now wallowing in deep moral shit - where the corru
Supreme Tantrum
Noble. Statesmanlike. A supreme sacrifice. That's how many described Sen. Mar Roxas' announcement that he's backing out of the presidential race to s
Reversing Ninoy
I was introduced to Ninoy from the opposite side of the fence - as I was then a Marcos boy. I belonged to the last batch of Kabataang Barangay lead
Home Again
Am in the Philippines. Since Friday. Enjoying so far. Not much time, nor chance for blogging. I am where life is simple and unadulterated. Home.
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