Current events, opinion and reflections — on work, on music, and on the places I have been.
A reconstructed November 2008 reflection on creating useful educational products through listening, practical value and purposeful innovation.
A reconstructed October 2008 reflection on the courage to sell, learning from rejection, listening to customers and protecting trust while building EAA.
A December 2008 reflection on entrepreneurship, uncertain markets, practical education, persistence, music and building a life worth living.
My friend JJ and I never needed perfect conditions to make music. We made Maria Hannah, Pag-ibig and Trapolitiko together. Then, just days before we were supposed to record Alon Mo again, he was gone.
A reflection on the pawn in chess—and what moving forward, starting small, sacrifice and growth can teach us about life.
How Philippine National Artists shaped Filipino identity through painting, dance, opera, sculpture, literature, architecture, film, and music.
A reflection on the rat race, why survival and ambition are different, and how work, money and time can support a life worth living.
A Philippine reflection on Socrates, democracy, political dynasties, vote-buying, competence and the responsibility voters carry when choosing leaders.