Category Archives: Sample Works

A pot pourri of my experiences, from event management to resumes

Check Your Facts About Ben Menor & The Northside Community Center Case Before Writing Your News Story

July 25, 2008 Introduction: I have kept quiet for so long because I believe that the “sacred scales of justice” will allow truth to prevail in the cases against Ben Menor and the Filipino American Senior Opportunities Development Council Inc.’s … Continue reading

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Filipinas Magazine, January 2008: Traveling with Johnny

I don’t write too many profiles nowadays. This particular article that I wrote for Filipinas Magazine actually took eight months to germinate in my “to-do” list before it even saw print. Well, it was worth the wait. I wrote this … Continue reading

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A Pre-Convention Dinner with Friends of UP Foundation in America (FUPFA)

Today is September 1, 2007. This is written before I go and register for the UPAAA General Assembly & Pre-Centennial Celebration. Date of Dinner: Friday, August 31, 2007 Time: 5:30 p.m. Place: Belden Taverna, 2nd floor at 52 Belden Alley, … Continue reading

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The Power of Blogging in the Filipina Blogosphere: The Aftermath of Malu Fernandez’s Comments about OFWs

August 26, 2007 This morning, I received an e-mail from one of my friends in the Filipina Women’s Network 2006 Future Search Summit google group about the Malu Fernandez fiasco. I decided to write a blog entry a week after … Continue reading

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For Wanna-Be Investigators: Did some of mainstream TV media fake the 9-11 videos?

This posting is for the Sherlock Holmes-type friends in my

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Video – Barry Schwartz: The Paradox of Choice (a.k.a. when an abundance of choices makes you miserable)

I am what-people-in-the-blogosphere-call an emerging Filipina blogger in the Filipino American community. Right now, I am reviewing my WordCamp 2007 notes for WordPress users. Robert Hoekman, Jr. had spoken about “Designing The Obvious” on Day One of WordCamp 2007 so … Continue reading

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Arkiteknik, The Reality: October 21, 2012

Wow! As a Filipina creative writer, I don’t get to appreciate my own work until many, many years later. A serendipitous meeting with Florence Mendoza in Los Angeles — through the kind introduction of Marivic Anonuevo of Ayala Land Inc. … Continue reading

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Day One at Word Camp 2007 in San Francisco

I’m getting ready to go to Word Camp 2007, Day Two. Before I hop into the beautiful F-Line streetcar here at Fisherman’s Wharf, let me share some thoughts with you. [And if you’re reading this before I can provide the … Continue reading

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A Makati City Book Launching for Gemma Nemenzo’s “Heart in Two Places: An Immigrant’s Journey”

March 12, 2007 – I am proud to announce to the world that my managing editor of Filipinas Magazine, Gemma Nemenzo, is leaving for Makati City, Philippines, tonight, on a whirlwind trip. Gemma’s magic date is March 17, 2007 for … Continue reading

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Calling All Vagina & Puki Warriors!

A few weeks ago, I had a brief chat with a Filipino American (male friend) about how the Filipina Women’s Network is enhancing my perspective about how I live my life as a Filipina woman in the United States. My … Continue reading

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