JUST ANOTHER DADDY’S FEAR…
It’s 5PM. I just fetched my son from school! It’s not a huge effort though because the school is merely 100 steps or so from our residential building. Nonetheless, I had to wait… Read More
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KARMA IS A BITCH!
It’s just 7AM but I feel like hell already. Blame it on some people who are inconsiderate, selfish and rude. They don’t care about other people’s feelings and they do not care about… Read More
A SUNDAY WITH MY SON
It’s Sunday! I am done with almost all of my weekend chores. Now, I have to go to the grocery store with my son and perhaps use the time-off to wander, window-shop, dine… Read More
MY GOALS FOR 2011!
I have been thinking lately that perhaps it is about time that I put more effort on putting some of my dreams into reality. I believe that it’s about time that I pursue… Read More
NEW YEAR… NEW BOX!
It’s 2011 already! My family and I just closed 2010 with great gratitude and appreciation since most of our targets if not all were met with great success. Now, it’s New Year once… Read More
CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT JESUS!
It’s Christmas! It’s not about the gifts, the new sets of clothes, the new pair of shoes and all the nice food around. It’s not about all the celebrations and parties held simultaneously… Read More
THANK GOD I JUST TURNED 31!
I just turned 31 now and I am 3,888 miles away from home. It’s my birthday and I am in Sydney awaiting my flight bound for Manila before lunch time. This has been my… Read More
ON FAMILY CONFLICTS AND SETTLING DIFFERENCES
I must admit that I came from a typical and not-so-perfect clan yet I am happy because God gave me just what I needed – a family. I am sure that most people… Read More
DOC… YOU’VE GOT MAIL!
Just a few seconds ago, I read a shout from one of my close friend way back in grade school and high school via Facebook. He is a good blogger as well and… Read More
THE CLINIC: TEN SYMPTOMS YOU SHOULDN’T IGNORE
When do you know when a twitch or a pain should be cause for worry? Knowing when to pay attention to your body’s signals can go a long way in preventing a health… Read More
THANKS TO MY TOOTH FAIRY!
I am okay now! Last night was really like being put into a torture chamber due to the extreme pain I had to endure. I have high tolerance to pain but last night… Read More
BLOGGING THE PAIN AWAY…
I grew up not liking the idea of visiting the dentist. Well, we use to go to the clinic for tooth extraction so the experience was almost and always traumatic. Thus, I grew… Read More
CHEERING OTHERS TO CHEER ONE’S MIND
Last night as I was scanning for updates with my friends over Facebook, I noticed this particular shout expressing frustrations about her current situation and about her life in general. I paused for… Read More
HOW NATGEO SAVED ME FROM BEING LOCKED UP ABROAD!
I was reading the news online today as part of my daily routine when I happened to have read an article about a former lady teacher in China being arrested this week and… Read More
THANK YOU AND FAREWELL… UNCLE OSCAR!
Farewell Uncle Oscar. Now you are with your own dad, Ingkung Eti and also with God, our Father. It is a tragic day for us to hear about the news this morning. You… Read More
OF VISIONS AND AMBITIONS…
To be driven by a vision is far better than being driven by ambition. Some individuals who would rather live pushing themselves to the limits just to reach a certain level in their… Read More
THE DAY MY WIFE BLOCKED ME OFF HER FACEBOOK PAGE.
It’s a little weird that I have to write this but for the sake of adhering to the principle behind the name of this blog, speaking one’s mind is my only option right… Read More
VIDEOS: SPEAKING ONE’S MIND IN MANDARIN THROUGH “EZ MANDARIN” – LESSONS 1 TO 19.
I have been frequenting China these days due to my work and so far, it is almost like being home. The food is almost the same and its location is just 3.5 hours… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: THE HOSTAGE-TAKER’S LAST INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT
———————————————————– LAST INTERVIEW: FROM AGITATION TO DESPAIR, DEATH THE SLOW destruction of hostage-taker Rolando Mendoza began with irritation and agitation, and ended in despair and death. The live radio interview with the former… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: FROM ACCUSATION TO PROVOCATION.
I do not want to take sides since I have no solid facts to have a good judgment on the issues. All I have right now are questions and more questions as to… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: WHO SHOT THE TOUR GUIDE?
THE UNFRIENDLY FRIENDLY FIRE The bus tour guide named Masa Tse seen here handcuffed on the door area of the bus. He was believed to have been shot by the hostage-taker, Captain Rolando… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: THE SIEGE, THE AFTERMATH AND THE INSENSITIVE…
I was reading the news when I saw a link from Yahoo with consolidated photos of the tragic hostage crisis last August 23, 2010 at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila. It was quite… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: A BUS SURVIVOR’S TALE
VIDEO REENACTMENT VIDEO ———————————————————- THE STORYTELLER: IS BANG LU MIN REAL, AN ALIAS OR A HOAX? I got something from my email today that relates a victim’s account of the hostage crisis last… Read More
MANILA HOSTAGE CRISIS: ALL CHINESE HOSTAGES DEAD
7:30PM. The driver just escaped and shouted that all hostages are dead already. No one can say how accurate that can be but that gave the assault team the go-signal to move in. Tsk.… Read More
PHOTOS: TOUR OF DUTY
Below are photos of the places that I have been to and sites that I will be going to as covered in my tour of duty. It is amazing how blessed I am… Read More
ENJOYING ONE’S CHILDHOOD…
08152010. It’s payday today but I already got my pay last Friday so I’m spending my Sunday with my wife and son at the mall after hearing a mass at EDSA SHRINE. We… Read More
SKYBROADBAND IS WHAT BROADBAND IS ALL ABOUT!
Finally, after having to wait for quite awhile trying to have SKYBROADBAND back at home, I am now enjoying real broadband! Thanks to SKYBROADBAND! Now, I have a reliable and fast internet for… Read More
SONA 2010: BRIEF AND CONCISE BUT EQUALLY EXPLOSIVE AND IMPRESSIVE!
The 30 minute SONA or State of the Nation Address of newly-elected President Benigno Simeon Aquino III went brief and concise for 30 minutes but equally explosive and impressive! The speech was not… Read More
SONA 2010: TRANSCRIPT OF THE 1ST STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT BENIGNO SIMEON AQUINO III (IN FILIPINO & ENGLISH TRANSLATION)
Since the SONA that was delivered today by our president is important for us all, I thought of sharing transcripts of the said speech in my blog so that those who missed watching… Read More
SONA 2010: THE 1ST STATE OF THE NATION ADDRESS OF PRESIDENT BENIGNO SIMEON AQUINO III
July 26, 2010 – 03:50PM. It’s barely 10 minutes before 4PM. I am working at home and at watching the news at the same time being a concerned citizen of this country. Today… Read More
THE SAMARITAN THAT NEVER WAS
I feel guilty. I feel guilty for not having been able to help a sick old man on the street awhile ago as I was on my way home from a quick shopping… Read More
PHOTOS: THERE’S FIRE IN KAPITOLYO!
While I was watching Baby’s Day Out, my wife called my attention due to a dark smoke coming from a building at the Kapitolyo area. Our place has an overlooking view of both… Read More
PERFECT… BUT NOT TOO PERFECT!
Finally! The LG washer and dryer just arrived! Thanks to Anson’s Appliance Center for the timely delivery! I have a wedding to attend at 4PM! Perfect! As soon as the huge box was… Read More
SHOULD MARKET VENDORS BE TAXED?
I was watching ABS-CBN’s morning show entitled UMAGANG KAY GANDA and I cannot help but share my opinion regarding the topic that Anthony Taberna covered in his Punto Por Punto segment. Should the… Read More
PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!
If killing time is indeed a crime, I am definitely sure that I am a Public Enemy No. 1 by now. The past few weeks has been so idle for me. Although I… Read More
UMID CARD: UNIFIED MULTI-PURPOSE IDENTIFICATION CARD
As I was trying to register for a my.SSS account at http://www.sss.gov.ph so I can view my contributions to the Philippine Social Security System, I came across a “What’s New” page promoting a… Read More
WITH EXTRA CHEESE PLEASE!
I am on a diet and after seeing the menu posted in this blog article, I have decided to just stay on diet! Hahaha. I wonder if the food listed taste right! Anyway,… Read More
AN OWL’S DILEMMA!
It’s 23 minutes past midnight! I can’t sleep! Maybe because I am used to working late at night answering emails. I tried going to bed awhile ago but my system is not used… Read More
ON FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINES: WHIRLPOOL OR LG?
Yesterday, after failing to see a doctor for a consultation, my wife and I along with my son decided to go to Ansons Appliance Center along San Miguel Avenue fronting The Podium. My… Read More
OUCH! MY HEAD ACHES! THANKS TO HSBC!
Ouch! It’s bad indeed! I am having severe headaches lately almost in a daily basis since I hit my head hard by accident with a rollup bar inside HSBC at the Enterprise Centre… Read More
OF HUMOR, FATHERHOOD AND FACEBOOK!
Having my blog offline for almost 19 days since my trip in China has somehow led me divert my addiction to writing through wall posts on my Facebook page. Being away from home… Read More
A JUETENG LORD’S SPEECH
I believe that Jueteng is the key to solving poverty in this country amidst all the protests and oppositions against this number game. Jueteng feeds a lot of people especially the poor… Read More
KILLING COMMON SENSE…
Last night, I got an urgent request for assistance about defective equipments that needs replacement. The report came all the way from India. The vendor sent their engineer to perform troubleshooting and it… Read More
OF FAITH AND STONE TEMPLES
I just saw an old man donate 3 pieces of 1000 RMB bills at one of the statue at the Jade Buddha Temple awhile ago. I was amazed. Later on, I went out… Read More
FOGGY SHANGHAI!
I am wondering why Shanghai is too foggy almost all the time. Some say that it is not fog but smog. Others would tell me that it is caused by the dust from… Read More
I AM A FILIPINO!!!
May 10, 2010. 2:32PM. It was too hot for a day. It’s my 3rd day after arriving home from Europe. I was excited amidst all the negative press released about the national election.… Read More
KNOW WHEN TO SLOW DOWN…
April 26, 2010. It’s Monday! I woke up at 5AM only to sleep again. I thought I was too early for my 7:58 train. Actually, I got used to taking the 8:38 and 8:58… Read More
A JEJEMON’S SUICIDE NOTE…
Jejemon is a pop culture phenomenon in the Philippines. A Jejemon is defined by Urban Dictionary as "who has managed to subvert the English language to the point of incomprehensibility and online… Read More
