Category Archives: Random Musings

PNoy, Shirts, Lolas, and Taxi Cabs

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Carlo Ople

I was at Metrowalk a few hours ago for a meeting with a client. Since I was Color Coding, I took a cab to go back home after we finished. This was around 6:30pm which means that it was already … Continue reading →

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The 15M Filipino Blogger

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Carlo Ople

I gave a talk during the recently concluded Blog World Philippines 2010. As I was getting ready for my talk, I said hellos and hi’s to the other speakers. The two guys at the far end of the table looked … Continue reading →

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Challenges of Filipino Nurses

Posted on March 2, 2010 by Carlo Ople

I read an article written by former Labor Secretary Pat Sto. Tomas at the ABS-CBN website. She explains in her article that the supply of Filipino nurses has skyrocketed while the demand has actually gone down. Not only that, it’s … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Cheating by a very promising Filipino lawyer

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Carlo Ople

My good friend David Bonifacio shared this article on Facebook this morning and I was really touched and blessed after reading it. During these times when cheating and immorality is the norm, it’s always refreshing and inspiring to hear from … Continue reading →

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Nilo, the Everyday Hero

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Carlo Ople

My friend, confidant, and driver Nilo passed away last night. He was in a comatose for the past 3 days after getting hit by a pretty bad stroke early Monday morning. He left behind his grade school son and his … Continue reading →

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