The Ghost of 2017
The year 2017 has just drawn to an end, leaving me life’s lessons that will provide strength for 2018 and years to come. The past year maybe in black-and-white now … Continue reading
Captivating Kansai (Part 2)
After fixing my things and had that buffet breakfast earlier than usual, I headed out of my hotel to spend my last day in Kyoto (Day 4) visiting Gion district, … Continue reading
Captivating Kansai (Part 1)
I only had a glimpse of Kansai when our bullet train traverse the area on my way to Okayama from Tokyo many years ago. I had also read it countless … Continue reading
Remembering Fol Rana Jr.
Many times we wait until a friend has died to tell the world how that friend touched our lives and realize what a wonderful person he (or she) was. Today, … Continue reading
Last Hurrah in BORAWAN
Despite the absence of regular teambuilding activities at CBC CardOps, each member felt that they are part of a caring family. When I was still there, I ensure that I … Continue reading
Land of the Rising Sun
My flight to Osaka last October 16 was nearly cancelled due to typhoon Sarika (locally named Karen). It was moved five hours later instead. Maybe I should at least be … Continue reading
CBC CardOps
It has been more than two years now when I started CBC CardOps as its lone member. Few months later other members came in. First were Chit, and then Jason, … Continue reading
My IRON LADY
She is just an ordinary woman with an extraordinary story. Born in one of the islands near Catbalogan, Samar where people make a living through fishing and farming. Both her … Continue reading
Dear TATAY
I wrote this post as a tribute to my father in commemoration with Father’s Day celebration last June. I was once asked during one of my magazine interviews, “If you … Continue reading
Are you afraid of GHOST?
Most of us are afraid of something that we don’t know. Some are afraid of the dark because they can’t see anything in the dark. Some are afraid of being … Continue reading
Pintas Ti Amianan (Northern Beauty)
Travelling is an uplifting experience. You visit fascinating places, discover exciting cultures, meet different people, or possibly learn a new dialect or a new language. I consider travelling as an … Continue reading
Paradise that is PANNZIAN
For someone who had not gone to Ilocos Norte all his life, I got bewildered to learn that Pagudpud has several beaches to offer. There is this popular Maira-Ira Beach … Continue reading
ROCK OF AGES
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT LOVE IS. This is the song that lingers in my mind for several days after watching Atlantis Productions’ Rock of Ages at Carlos P. Romulo … Continue reading
GLASS HALF FULL
Depends on how appreciative you are on things that surrounds you. Some people can see the benefit that half-filled glass one can provide. For other people, it is simply not … Continue reading
The Corporate Slave 