The art of having it all
Nowadays many Filipino women work. Being a stay-at-home mom is not something we can afford anymore. It just isn’t an option. But for those with options, many still opt to … Continue reading
Who really killed Albuera, Leyte Mayor Espinosa?
When the news came out of the fate of the Leyte Mayor Espinosa yesterday, my aunt was wailing. How can Duterte sleep at night? She cried. Everyone deserves a fair … Continue reading
Beauty Pays. Why Attractive People are more successful by Daniel S. Hamermesh
They say a picture paints a thousand words. Well, how about I give you six pictures? Why have they become a social media sensation? It’s not because of their … Continue reading
When a small town is big
Nope, I haven’t died. Just been away from the grand metropolis. For the last month, I have been living in the small town of Hana on the island of Maui, … Continue reading
10 Things I’ve learned in Japan
I’ve lived in Japan for six years. Not full six years mind you – I spent the first two years practically back home (when I fled Tokyo after the earthquake … Continue reading
Proud of not being proud to be Pinoy
I recently came across a post that asked : Are Germans proud to be German? Here is an interesting reply to that question by a native German : It is … Continue reading
Sex and cheating in Japan and the Philippines
The Philippines is experiencing a population problem. The Philippines has a population growth rate of 2.04%, one of the highest in Asia . Demographics of the Philippines. Wikipedia. < https:// en. … Continue reading
Defying dichotomies
There is nothing more passe than movies full of dichotomies. Saints or sinners. Heroes or villains. Virgins or whores. From Merriam-Webster : di·chot·o·my noun \dī-ˈkä-tə-mē also də-\ : a difference between … Continue reading
The Theory of Loss Aversion : why do we hate to lose?
It really cracks me up how people don’t back out during an argument. We always have to win. We Google data to back up our assertions. We mudsling and resort … Continue reading
The Element of Trust
If there is one thing I noticed, it’s that there is a general mistrust of fellow Filipinos. You see, my contract just expired and one of the ways I thought … Continue reading
When the nail sticks out 