Papasok na ako sa aking PI 100 (Rizal’s life and works) class kahapon ng umaga (7AM). Gaya ng dati, doon ako sa may PHILCOA overpass bumaba. Habang binabagtas ko ang overpass, nararamdaman kong may gumagalaw sa backpack ko. Nung mga oras na iyon, marami nang tao sa overpass – mga estudyante, mga papasok sa trabaho, … Continue reading »
Posted in April 2011 …
Paying my last respects to AJ Perez (1993-2011)
I’ve always wanted to see and meet Antonello Joseph (AJ) Perez in person. This afternoon, I got the chance to see him up close – not during one of his promotional shows, but during his wake. I traveled for over an hour to pay my last respects to him. His remains lie in Christ the … Continue reading »
A hero’s burial for Marcos is a shameless attempt to rewrite history
Over 200 lawmakers in the Philippine Congress have signed House Resolution 1135. Introduced by Sorsogon Rep. Salvador Escudero III, HR 1135 urges President Benigno Aquino III to allow the burial of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani (National Heroes’ Cemetery). The essence of the resolution in itself is abhorrent, while … Continue reading »
A UP Diliman graduate recounts his job hunting experience
[I originally wrote this in mid-August,2010, shortly after I got my first payslip. I am re-promoting it this October 2011 since I am marking my first year with my present company.] I promised to write about my entire job hunting experience once I finally get hired. I earned my Journalism degree (with honors) from the … Continue reading »
