Archive for February 2005

The Beautiful Game

It was 1999 and I had just joined an IT services and consulting comany in Makati. It was inevitable that I would be drawn into football, the beautiful game, as my Scottish-born, British-passport-holding-boss was an avid fan. EPL, FA Cup, Champions League … these were words that I heard as often as client visit, change [...]



Red Ribbon’s Reply, Part 2

Dear Ms. Gaerlan,
I am mortified to learn about your unfortunate experience in our Iligan store and can empathize with the contempt you felt as a result thereof. In fact, I marvel at the restraint with which you conducted yourself, given the gross disservice accorded you. I can only offer my profuse apology as there can [...]



Murder in my heart

I have been a non-practicing Catholic for a long time. It started in the mid-80s, when I was in church with my eldest son who was then just a toddler. Everything was going fine until the celebrant/priest started talking about who to vote for in the upcoming elections. Being one who until now believes in [...]



UnDress Code

I have been scouring the Internet for the online version of the 5 December 2004 issue of the Philippine Star online. There is an article there of how Mayor Solitario Ali of the Islamic City of Marawi has imposed a dress code for the residents and visitors of his city. Either Philstar does not have [...]