This is an excerpt of my closing monologue script for SFC Angeles’ Acoustic Night 2016. It’s a different time but I believe this monologue still applies to the current state of our society. The theme of the night is “hope, … read more
Hi! I'm Beet
My Bullying Story
Trigger Warning: This article may contain elements that might trigger certain people’s traumas (physical, verbal, and emotional abuse). You have been warned.
I’m a professional software engineer in a reputable company, earning enough money to raise a family of … read more
Coding Adventures
Azure AD B2C for .NET 4.8: Old Dogs Can Learn New Tricks
One of my projects is currently using Azure AD for authentication. It does its job of providing access to registered users and keeping bad actors out of the system. However, it poses a small limitation that is pretty significant.
Azure … read more
The Lowdown
Common Decency is Dead
That’s it. We’re screwed as a nation. Common decency is dead, and I don’t expect Filipinos to have a proper dialogue and an initiative to unite and fix our issues, at least in my lifetime.
I get it. The former … read more
Squad Concepts
Your Client Will Never Appreciate Your Efforts… and That’s Okay
You gave your project everything you’ve got. You learned everything you can to be able to deliver the best solution to your client’s challenges. You even render overtime hours for free just to get the job done.
But after all … read more
Coding Adventures
Here’s What I Learned in My 10 Years as a Software Developer
I’ve been a software developer for 10 years now. I can say that it’s been one of the best things that happened to me. It’s one of those things that can give you that feeling of accomplishment, and the feeling … read more
Empathy 101
Being Complete Adults About the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not getting any better. This conflict is nothing short of heartbreaking.
It’s the kind of situation where it got too deep and muddy that you can’t even pinpoint a single fault and not be called out … read more
Coding Adventures
How to Setup Microsoft SQL Server Docker Image in Portainer
I gotta tell you. A lot of software development infidels like me were stoked when we heard the news in 2017 that Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) will start supporting Linux.
People like me believe that any form of tech, be … read more
The Lowdown
That Old Melody
I was in a mall a few days ago. Walking around, I heard this old song No Touch by the legendary Juan Dela Cruz band. It’s one of those songs that as a Filipino Millennial I usually hear my titos… read more