A self-reliant defense industry is long overdue for us Filipinos. Times have changed. There was a time when hegemonies like the US handled world security, but now there is a lot of emphasis on individual countries’ national defense. The war in Ukraine is reaching its third year, and this has influenced NATO countries to increase … Read more
In this post, I’m reviewing three entry-level vertical mice: the Delux M618DB, Rapoo EV250, and the UGreen Dual Mode Vertical Mouse. Why Vertical Mouse? When I was younger, I used the typical palms-down mouse and noticed some discomfort on my wrist during prolonged use, especially during gaming. This was my default posture for mice until … Read more
Treat your househelp like a prized employee, and she will be loyal and motivated. It is getting harder to find good househelp nowadays. This is mainly due to the pay not rising at par with their needs. When I was younger, kasambahay workers were plentiful, and doing domestic work was a quick way to get … Read more
Here are some notes I’ve accumulated in the ten years I’ve rented homes here in the Philippines. I’ve been a renter since I moved out of my parent’s house. We couldn’t stay long in one place, as my family’s needs kept catching up with the space we needed. In 10 years, we’ve stayed in 3 … Read more
PPop will start the Pinoy version of the Hallyu Wave. PPop, as coined by fans, has been living under the shadow of OPM (Original Pinoy Music) for so long now. But I’m glad the distinction is gradually becoming widely known. And it’s about time. PPop is the subgenre of OPM that goes beyond the typical … Read more
This post from my other site (patrickspace.xyz) details how to create a Knowledge Management System or KMS. As a knowledge worker, there always comes a time when information needs to be accessible quickly. What usually happens for me is I will go through old emails or search in our chat group history to find that … Read more
Dali Everyday Grocery is a great alternative way to buy necessities at home at inflation-resistant, affordable prices. We’ve seen many of these Dali Grocery Stores pop up in the Metro in recent years. These are actually creative ways to sell inflation-resistant products that help ordinary Filipinos stretch their pesos more. Dali Everyday Grocery is a concept … Read more