Author Archives: Aleks

About Aleks

Engr. Aleksandre Pates (a.k.a. Aleks or André) is an I.T. Professional and Electronics Engineer by profession, but it didn’t hinder him to enrich his skills and broaden his experience in theater and literary. He is also a College Instructor/Professor, Playwright, Artistic/Creative Director, Singer, Songwriter/Composer, Resource Speaker/Lecturer of Campus Journalism, Editorial Writing, Creative Writing and Leadership Empowerment for Youth. He is a Palanca Awardee, and he was the Editor-In-Chief of The Philippine Artisan (official student publication of TUP-Manila) from 2003-2007. He is a Certified Oracle Partner Expert since 2010, a Certified Harvard Connected Manager, and a member of the prolific playwright organizations in the Philippines, The WritersBloc. He also holds numerous positions in socio-civic and professional organizations like Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP – Manila Chapter), FEU Institute of Technology, and De La Salle Araneta University Alumni Association, Inc.

IECEP Manila Chapter holds the 1st BOD Meeting

The Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP) Manila Chapter has successfully conducted the 1st Board of Director’s Meeting for 2013 held at IECEP Manila Chapter’s office / 2nd Floor Unit 2-4, CMC Building, San Marcelino Street, Ayala Boulevard, … Continue reading

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Cleanse your worries with water

When someone asks your favorite place to relax or to have a vacation, you would normally answer a beach or a resort. Why? Because water cleanses our worries physically and emotionally. Literally, water cleanses almost everything even our conscience that … Continue reading

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The Senate launches a controversial coffee table book

The Office of the Senate of the Philippines has officially launched not just a substantial but a controversial coffee table book entitled “The Honor of the Senate: 44 Days of an Impeachment Trial” held at the 4th Floor, Senate Museum, … Continue reading

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Printing: A technology that could last forever

I believe that whatever high end technology that is invented in our world, the printing industry won’t vanish. If you are saying that we are going in a direction where virtual reality is not anymore just an idea because there … Continue reading

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Katy: The Country’s Queen of Jazz and Bodabil

If I were to ask our generation to name some of the veterans that they know in Philippine Showbiz, they would normally answer Gloria Romero, Dolphy (†), Eddie Garcia, Nora Aunor, Eddie Gutierrez, Vilma Santos and so on. Thus, if … Continue reading

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Ain’t No Mountain High Enough

Climbing mountains is one of the outdoor activities that one must try! Frankly speaking, I haven’t tried this activity yet because no one has ever invited me. If one day I will be invited by a group for a mountain … Continue reading

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Flashback 2012

Looking back a year ago, I could probably say that I have experienced the luck of living the life to the fullest. When I say living to the fullest, it doesn’t mean you need to have lots of money to … Continue reading

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My blessed gifts to start my year

They say that of all the gifts that human can receive; the most meaningful ones are not the material things! True enough as money can’t literally buy happiness. However, these material things are not meant to bring happiness in our … Continue reading

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Digital Filmmaking

Mass media has flown several miles away as compared to it ten years ago! From radio drama to television series, to movies and now anyone who has a digital camera can make his or her own movie in matters of … Continue reading

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Sen. Magsaysay Jr. speaks about Entrepreneurship in Engineering

Senator Ramon Magsaysay, Jr., the son of the former Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, spoke about the importance of Enterpreneurship in the Engineering profession during the 62nd Annual General Membership Convention of the Institute of Electronic Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP), … Continue reading

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