Blog
This is a collection of stories and daily musings.
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It matters whose side you’re on
Opinions are everywhere. And they are often shaped by your beliefs, your values, and perhaps, your upbringing. You may not share the same views with those you’re with, but it doesn’t mean you have to throw yours away so that you’d blend in with the majority. I remember a movie poster describing how horrible a… Read more
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Catching up with the workload
The thing about joining a project in the middle of it meant that you didn’t know much about how things worked around before you came. And that also means that you need to have a lot of catching up to do. Your question might be, “Where should I start?” And it might be challenging to… Read more
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This is where I learned to walk a lot
Just a day in at work (first face-to-face work since the pandemic) already required me to walk around the University Campus. Unfortunately, with limited transportation within, I don’t have much choice. But it’s nice to walk around with friends from work and catch up under the enormous trees that wrap around overhead. Being back reminded… Read more
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Why should you use duckduckgo?
It was a late night, and I was still outside catching up for work. That means that I have my laptop propped up while doing desktop research. But while I was in the thick of it, a friend squeezed himself in, curiosity bubbling, and asked me why I was using the DuckDuckGo search engine. Of… Read more
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Welcome back to the metro
The last time I was here, I packed all my stuff and went home. Now, I’m towing them back again. It never really felt exciting like the first time. It wasn’t even dreadful. But being here means that I am not somewhere else. And that means I’ve said too many goodbyes to the people my… Read more
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You’ll know when it’s time to move forward
After almost two years back in my home, where I spent my childhood, I’ve already built a routine that allowed me to get through the pandemic. Dolly helped me realize that I don’t always have to always work in a rush, that I’d only be able to appreciate what’s around me when I pause and… Read more
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“Trends are forcing fuel retailers to reassess their position in the future of transportation”
In the Philippines, I don’t hear much about electric vehicles but in Singapore, they aim to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2040. This puts gas stations under pressure to change their business models. From IN FOCUS: Singapore’s electric vehicle revolution is coming – does this spell the end for petrol stations?: With most… Read more
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