Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti
Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti : There’s a rather prominent chain of Italian casual dining restaurants that is famous for a number of  imaginative and delicious pasta dishes.  My girlfriend TJ and I go there occasionally when we need a quick pasta fix. Somehow, we would Continue reading Capellini with Red Basil Pesto and Shrimp Roe Confetti→
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina
Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina : A number of things may come to mind when the film, Sabrina, is mentioned.  For sure, topping the list of items is the late great Audrey Hepburn, who played the character of the chauffeur’s daughter gracefully (she was nominated for an Oscar for Continue reading Simple Chocolate Soufflé: Inspired by Sabrina→
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget
Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget : Ask any local what his favorite Filipino comfort food is, and for sure, caldereta is on the list. This tomato-based stew is one of the most popular dishes in the Philippines. It is always present during fiestas, parties, and ordinary Continue reading Caldereta ala Osso Buco: A Dish You'll Never Forget→
Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist
Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist : Aside from loving May because of my birthday, I love it because of the mangoes.  Mangoes are in season here in the Philippines every May, and yes, while they are available all year, the best mangoes are the ones you Continue reading Mango and Kesong Puti Bruschetta: Antipasto with a Filipino Twist→

Partylists: More considerations before you vote

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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

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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

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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→