Saving the iconic panciteria in Rizal’s Fili—a rebirthing of courage, a rediscovery of who we are
In late 2023, I came across the iconic panciteria (a restaurant that serves pancit noodles) in Dr. Jose Rizal’s El Filibusterismo. I chanced upon it through a social media post [
Tashkent, you surprised me (and why I’m definitely coming back)
Uzbekistan is a destination that one would rather keep as a secret (just kidding). But certainly, there is something so serene with it. It’s like a treasure that must be hidd
Learning Chinese Mandarin: An Exciting Journey Into Arts, History, and Music
Join me as I explore the challenging path of learning a new language! I have recently completed a diploma course in Chinese Mandarin through Alison (thanks, Alison team!). The comp
DepEd’s Catch up Fridays: Design and Futures Thinking as Part of Transformative Education
[Note: Some portions of this article had been used for or adapted from a speech that I have written for a Philippine legislator.] A father’s gift to his child: How the love for r
Quo vadis? [160 years of Dr. Jose Rizal and our own search for meaning]
Happy birthday, Lolo Jose! And happy birthday to me, too! Today is your 160th and my 2nd birthday in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Last year, in 2020, I experienced
Cultural heritage: When tourism intersects with culture
Reflections on cultural heritage and sustainable tourism [Note: This is a paper that I had submitted in ENRM 257 – Sustainable Tourism Development, through FIC Ivan Anthony
Book Tour of Gelber (Greenest Person on the Planet, 2008)!
Hello dear readers! I met Matthias Gelber recently and pledged to help him promote his book, The GreenMan’s Guide to Green Living and Working. Being able to listen to
The winds brought me here – thoughts on clean energy (and why a Laguna + Rizal weekend is a must!)
[Note: This post is in three parts. The second and third parts are more personal in nature but the first part will be better contextualized in the second part while Part 3 will be