We almost didn’t see FIBA Asia live

The euphoria over Gilas Pilipinas’ silver finish in the FIBA Asia Championship will probably stay in the memories of this generation for a long time. What most people don’t know, however, is that we almost didn’t witness how our gallant players do it in the flesh! FIBA, being the global organization that governs international basketball…

My Hong Kong awakening

On the day that my countrymen took to the streets (again) in protest about the pork barrel scam, I was in Hong Kong for a brief meeting with our regional counterparts. I would have wanted to be in Luneta at that very moment. As it turns out, I would have my own awakening on that…

Timelessness of Enchanted Kingdom

It’s been quite a while since I last visited Enchanted Kingdom in Sta. Rosa, Laguna. So when it’s time for my inaanak Kai to celebrate his 9th birthday, I jumped at the opportunity to suggest EK as the venue for a whole day of fun. Sure, it’s not exactly Disneyland or Universal Studios, but this is…

Courting Coron: Day 4

For about 1 1/2 hours from Coron town, we took our boat to Malcapuya Island. We carried our snorkels but were told there’s really nothing to see. It is only now, while researching about the island, that I find out the waters surrounding the island is known for its colony of clams. Will this change my habit…

Singing telegram surprise

In the office, we like giving birthday surprises to our celebrators. One of the usual “instigators” will celebrate her birthday on Sunday, June 9. As early as a month before, while celebrating another officemate’s birthday, she made sure that we all know when her birthday will be. In fact, she wrote it on our individual…