PJ Bacolod – Tales of a Tech Shark

Category: Personal Stories & Reflections

  • The Dog, the Couch, and the End of the World

    The Dog, the Couch, and the End of the World

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    Lockdown, Day something. COVID had paused the planet. Time blurred into static. It was just me, Furby, and the fridge humming like it missed people, too. Silence Hits Harder Than Fear Outside, the world went silent. No cars. No laughter. No footsteps past the gate. Inside, the house echoed. The kids weren’t with me. They…

  • Teraserve, Inc.

    I will finally be realizing my long-term career dream of heading a company of my own. My partners and I have pooled all of our resources over the past couple of months to incorporate/found an upstart, Philippine IT company – TeraServe, Inc. (TSI) – with yours truly serving as its President and CEO. We won’t…

  • I’m Coming Home

    Whew! Finally! The past couple of months have been incredibly challenging, but after some soul-searching and a few decisive steps, I can finally look forward to some proper rest. I officially tendered my resignation last week. The moment felt liberating, like a weight lifted off my shoulders. Now the weeks ahead are all about preparing…

  • Proud to Be a Bosconian: A Family Legacy of Don Bosco

    Proud to Be a Bosconian: A Family Legacy of Don Bosco

    January 31 marks the 119th death anniversary of Saint John Bosco—the “Father and Teacher of Youth” and founder of the Salesians of Don Bosco. For me, this is more than a date in history. It is a reminder of who I am and where I come from. I am, and always will be, a proud…

  • Astrology, Love, Patience, and Learning Self-Control

    Astrology, Love, Patience, and Learning Self-Control

    A Struggle With Temper Can you control your anger? For me, it has always been a struggle. I don’t lash out at people. I swore long ago never to raise my hand unless it was in self-defense, but objects have paid the price: phones, walls, even a laptop once. I’ve broken more than I care…

  • Skyway Accidents and the Myth of Good Driving

    Are You Really an Above-Average Driver? How good a driver are you, really? Be honest. Would you call yourself above average? Chances are, you just said yes because almost everyone does. Surveys prove it: most drivers rate themselves higher than the pack. However, their daily habits often tell a different story. Skyway Accidents That Should…

  • What a Canker Sore Taught Me About Parenting

    Last week, our 14-month-old son CJ ran a fever for two days. He grew cranky, restless, and barely ate. Naturally, we worried. A canker sore, or singaw, caused the problem. Every bite hurt, so he avoided solid food and lived on liquids. His pediatrician confirmed it and reassured us it wasn’t serious. She suggested cold…

  • Asian Internet Slowdown

    For the past three weeks, browsing the internet in the Asia Pacific region has been nothing short of a headache. Many countries are still reeling from the aftermath of the recent quake that damaged undersea communication cables off Taiwan’s coast. The slowdown might be a minor inconvenience for the casual surfer, but for internet junkies…

  • The Google Book Project

    Here’s something fascinating: Google is building a platform that will let users download entire books in a format you can read on mobile devices. It’s part of the Google Books Library Project, and in many ways, it mirrors what Apple did for music with the iPod. Google wants to do for books what Apple did…

  • Networking Solutions

    The past few days have been all about setting up my new website, focused on IT networking solutions. It’s a small but significant step toward my bigger goal of starting my own company in the near future. Over the last few months, I’ve been soaking up as much knowledge as I can about the business…