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2005 Interview: Apl.de.ap
I interviewed Apl back in 2005 for a community newspaper. Tonight I interviewed him for a community radio. He hasn't changed much - still as humble, cool and patriotic as ever. »
First Aid, not Band Aid
Two words. Dambisa Moyo. She's been on the international press lately and, as luck would have it, she'll be in town next month. It's funny that one random event (a workmate's email) could lead to a turning point in my life (meeting Australian living treasure, Thomas Keneally), which in turn promises to fill up... »
SBS Interview this saturday, June 20
Snack before going to church. Only in Manila :) Kaye Martin from SBS interviewed me during my lunch break today. The interview is pre-recorded and will be aired on SBS Radio (95.7fm) this Saturday at 9.30pm. »
Love, Manila: Words and Images
On April 8, 2009, I embarked on a 10-day exploration trip to Manila, Philippines. Ten days is a short time to do everything that I wanted to do but it was long enough for me to rediscover the city and fall in love with it all over again. »
What’s in the Philippines?
People ask me this question as if I have a magic answer that will compel them to visit my country of birth. It’s odd I have to refer to the Philippines as ‘my country of birth’. As if I were to address my links to the country but stress it is "of birth" rather... »