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.

TANGHALANG PILIPINO: Summer Theater Adventure 2014

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Musically Inclined Family

Among the four siblings in our family, I am the only male and the youngest of all. Each of us has 2 to 4 years of age gap. In short, our parents if they not strictly followed the proper birth … Continue reading

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Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

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A Paper that Flies

When the Internet has entered our world, it dominated almost all industries leaving some of the technology to be obsolete. As an advantage, it decreases the production rate of paper bills because one could actually see their bills online and … Continue reading

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Nuffnang turns 7

Nuffnang, a globally competitive blog advertising, celebrates its 7th year anniversary in the Philippines which held at Republiq Club, Resorts World Manila, February 28. Bloggers from different niche were invited to socialize with other bloggers and the Nuffnang staffs. Also, … Continue reading

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One, Two, Three: Say Cheese!

Have you ever wondered the feeling when someone is staring at you in your day-to-day life; quite uncomfortable right? Like the participants of the reality show, Big Brother House. They are being monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a … Continue reading

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Deadline for Virgin LabFest Year 10

Calling all aspiring playwrights! The Virgin Labfest YEAR 10 is now open for script submissions. The Virgin Labfest is an annual festival of unpublished, unstaged, untried and untested Filipino works for the theater held at the Cultural Center of the … Continue reading

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The Hanging Bin

Two years ago, I posted an article about the importance of hanging bookshelf. Aside from the convenience of looking for books in the shelf, it could also save you space in your room. This time, I’d like to share with … Continue reading

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Experience the Sweeter Yet Thrift Chocolates Ever

Last Sunday, after attending the Holy Mass, I and my nephew, went to S&R Congressional Shopping to treat him and have a sort of bonding moment. You know it’s a good idea for a bachelor like me to mingle with … Continue reading

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Prolonging the Shelf Life

You might say that it’s not appropriate to use the word ‘shelf life’ to everything because commonly, the word is only used for something that is perishable like food or medicines; something with best before seal. Hence, I associate this … Continue reading

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