Election Jitters: Companies Develop Emergency Plans

It started with speculation and what were then unfounded fears.  And unless the Comelec gets its act together, our worst fear may just happen — chaos and a failure of elections on May 10. With piling threats, glitches, and foul Continue reading Election Jitters: Companies Develop Emergency Plans

Partylists: More considerations before you vote

Note: The following is an article I wrote for 100araw.com, an initiative of Pinoys from different disciplines to share their thoughts on the upcoming elections. I am re-posting it here. The partylist system was a milestone for democracy in the Continue reading Partylists: More considerations before you vote

Reporter's Notebook: The Partylist System in the Philippines

The video below is a story I produced and wrote in 2007 for the public affairs program, Reporter’s Notebook. Three years later, the concerns this story raised remain relevant.  There is still much improvement in terms of educating the public Continue reading Reporter's Notebook: The Partylist System in the Philippines

PREP: How to Organize and Communicate Your Ideas Effectively

As a trainer and consultant in communication, the question often asked is how one can organize thoughts and opinions to sound organized, credible, and persuasive. Let me share an easy framework that you can use to communicate more effectively, whether Continue reading PREP: How to Organize and Communicate Your Ideas Effectively

Election 2010: Find Your Precinct Online

A common concern among us voters on election day is finding our respective precincts. It can be difficult and stressful going through the lists the Comelec posts at voting centers. And looking for one’s name on the list of voters Continue reading Election 2010: Find Your Precinct Online