Cory Aquino: An inexhaustible gift to democracy

  Author's note: This article was re-published by this author from www.devcomsync.org. An express permission was sought from the website owner. In commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution, and although this article was written in time for Cory Aquino's death, this is a fitting tribute to the bloodless revolution in 1986. The last part [in bracket] was edited to keep up with the recent developments in the Philippine...

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A date with Heidi Mendoza

Courtesy of "We Support You, Heidi mendoza" In the Facebook page set up to support Heidi Mendoza, the most recent whistle blower in the issues concerning the plea bargaining agreement of ex-General and AFP comptroller Carlos Garcia, she reiterated: "remember my main valentine message...love of family should be rooted in love of God and country..."On February 14, 2011, during the press conference dubbed as "Love your country. Have a date with Heidi!"...

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Let's get loud with plastic!

Maej, my former work colleague tagged me in one of her photos, which happened to be ladies’ beauty accessories.  And why would she tag me, I thought.  I would never buy those.  But then, I got curious about the material.  So I asked.  Apparently, it was crocheted out of recycled bags.  Cool!  And she was selling it, perhaps, thinking of me buying for wifey. Photo by Joyce Mariscal Nonetheless, I quietly observed...

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Movie: Crossroads

Some HBO movies these days are becoming too boring that missing movies is not that a big deal.  Star Movies shows newer blockbuster hits.  While shuffling from one channel to another, I chanced upon "Crossroads."  It was quite old.  With Ralph Macchio in the lead role, it must be really old!  I wonder what happened to him after his Karate Kid days?  I thought, I should take a peep at the movie. I am not a guitar player. ...

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At home [and at peace] with HDR Photography

When I saw Tony Remington's Photo set on high dynamic range (HDR), my attitude and perception towards HDR has completely changed.  Earlier in my photography, most of the HDRs I saw looks surreal and unreal.  As a beginner, I thought, this is not the kind of photography I would delve into.  It would go for more realistic photos--especially those astounding images of light and shadows. HDR was not just my cup of tea, so to say. Lately,...

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