Jul 22, 2021I Once Tried to Pitch a TV ProgramIn 2009, I started a WordPress blog called “The Urban Roamer” as a creative and intellectual outlet where I could share what I know and what I’ve seen around Metro Manila as a way for people to rediscover the gems in the midst of a congested metropolis. Truth is though…Television5 min read
Jul 16, 2021Rethinking the Regions of the PhilippinesThe Philippines today is composed of 17 regions. Although, except for the Bangsamoro Region, these regions don’t hold much administrative and political significance. …Philippines9 min read
Feb 25, 2019The missed opportunity of the 1986 EDSA RevolutionI feel like writing this piece as it is the anniversary of the 1986 EDSA Revolution which toppled Ferdinand Marcos from power with the promise of a brighter future from the country after the “darkness” it experienced during the Marcos regime. Yet here we are 33 years later, with the…Politics5 min read
Mar 7, 2016Constitutional Reform: Stop Calling It Cha-Cha!We have long been taught of the importance of the constitution as a vital foundation for a country’s stability, giving our government a structure from which it could run our country, and guaranteeing citizens the rights as free citizens. It’s also a venue to express our ideals and aspirations for…Reform4 min read
Sep 20, 2015The Freelancer: An Unexpected Career JourneyHow I made that unlikely journey from office desk to the home desk Truth be told, the thought of making a career shift from the office desk to my home desk as a freelancer/virtual worker has always lingered in my mind ever since I first come to learn about this concept some years ago. To me, I’ve felt that working from home was…Freelancing7 min read
Aug 16, 2015A Spiritual Journey Through Contemporary Christian MusicI don’t consider myself much of a spiritual person. I am a work in progress, so to speak, as I try to live by my faith in God. …Music4 min read
Jun 20, 2015A Head of State and a Head of GovernmentWhy Both Roles Should Be Separate, Especially in the Philippine Setting — I am no political scientist and I don’t claim to be one now in writing this. I am writing this based on my understanding of governance in the global and Philippine setting. An understanding that some may consider naive, to which I would not protest. Nevertheless, I felt the urge…Government7 min read
