Yikes! My officemate gets charged P19,000 in her Globe iPhone bill

(a.k.a. How to Disable the Internet on Your iPhone and avoid an expensive phone bill) The iPhone is a very handy and convenient phone.  I have one.  All the people I know who have it love it for all its Continue reading Yikes! My officemate gets charged P19,000 in her Globe iPhone bill

Easter Sunday: Faith Amidst Scandals

Easter has always brought renewed hope and an opportunity to carry out changes to people and even within institutions.  By now, after attending retreats, stations of the cross, and several masses, we Christians have a list of resolutions starting today.  Continue reading Easter Sunday: Faith Amidst Scandals

Cheese Meatball Linguine in Bechamel Sauce

I always love Saturday afternoons.  It is when I can really spend time in the kitchen to experiment on new dishes.  My latest experiment is a new approach to a comfort dish, spaghetti with meatballs.  I used linguine instead of Continue reading Cheese Meatball Linguine in Bechamel Sauce

Full Text: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Report to Congress on Martial Law in Maguindanao

In the interest, of course, of transparency and public information, here is the full report of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to Congress on Proclamation 1959, declaring Martial Law in specific areas in Maguindanao. Click here to download the report of Continue reading Full Text: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's Report to Congress on Martial Law in Maguindanao

Martial Law in Maguindanao: The Sorry Truth and A Dangerous Precedent

Ending days of speculation, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has signed Proclamation 1959, declaring Martial Law in Maguindanao (excluding the areas affected by talks between government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front). This declaration — the first since the time of Continue reading Martial Law in Maguindanao: The Sorry Truth and A Dangerous Precedent