Facing Sea Giants on Jan 30, 2012“Ey, Mike. I and Khonie are going to Oslob in a few days to watch the Butanding (whale shark).” Karl said on an unexpected meeting at Ayala Terminal one December afternoon of 2011. “They said the rates are cheaper now but will soon raise...
SUPERFREAKingly Nice Read on Jan 13, 2012“SuperFreakonomics is a humdinger of a book: page-turning, politically incorrect, and ever-so-slightly intoxicating, like a large swig of tequila.” – The Times (London) Anyone who’s drank shots of tequila would have a...
A Push to Persist: For Sendong Survivors on Jan 7, 2012 in PERSISTENCE Dumaguete Sendong When typhoon Sendong hit the country, I’d confess to have become quite indifferent until a confrere started sending me a Facebook message asking about my hometown’s condition after that historic day on December 17, 2011. Posts about the news bega...
“Surprised” to “Enlightened” on Apr 21, 2011 in Cebu Holy Week Holy Thursday Cebu City CakeWalkers You get yourself in midtown Cebu at this hour and you would certainly at the least think that you must be standing in an unfamiliar place. This is by far the first in my career years here in this part of the Philippines that I am experiencing what Ce...
The Chateau de Busay Experience on Nov 1, 2010 in JY Square Lahug Balamban Liempo Chateau de Busay Paul Kiener Mactan International Airport I had the chance to sing in a wedding ceremony last Saturday in Chateau de Busay. It was my first time to actually set foot on the grounds of this famous wedding venue. I’ve heard about it from friends and passed by it a couple of times when I was...
Fixating Fascination: The Jazz'n Bluz Experience on Aug 26, 2010 in Cebu F. Cabahug fixation Jazz'n Bluz fascination Jazz’n Bluz has always fascinated me everytime I pass by Ayala Access Road going to my former workplace. I worked in the evening then, so all I saw lighting the thoroughfare were street lamps and those coming from the buildings and establishments l...
Time-traveling Vigan on Aug 21, 2010Vigan will never be unfamiliar to any schooled Filipino because several significant and memorable events in Philippine history took place in that city. Regardless of whether they call the high school subject Sibika at Kultura, Araling Panlipuna...
Stuck on May 15 on Jun 27, 2010Stuck at the memory of the great CIO Summer Outing, We vividly recall the events unfolding: Excitement-filled bus ride, warm reception in Plantation Bay, Amazing Race, great water sports, what more is there to say? While nearing the entr...
The Child in Us on Jun 17, 2010 in Tom Hanks Woody Buzz Walt Disney Pixar Toy Story 3 Toy Story 3! Huh! I know writing about it can be quite risky. It could mean you are immature and have never outgrown your childhood, or perhaps, stuck in a 6-grader mindset. I don’t know, but, maybe yeah! I guess, somehow, Pixar packaged the story...
The Vote on May 8, 2010 in Philippines Bro. Eddie Filipino Christian May 10 David Eddie Villanueva elections 2010 This blog is not for the sole and mere purpose of campaigning but primarily to key my thoughts about the coming May 10 elections. I took time to research about criteria for choosing the best leader but I am oftentimes led to nonetheless second-hand,...
