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Let AI Write the Code That Handles 80% of Your Work Consistently
- May 30, 2026
- Technology, AI, Web Development, Productivity
The real superpower of AI isn't how fast it writes one-off code. It's that AI can build the reusable patterns and helpers that handle 80% of your work the same way, every single time. Here's how I made that the foundation of my WordPress builds.
HugoPlate: The Theme Quietly Powering This Site
- May 29, 2026
- Website, Technology, Web Development, Reviews
After losing half a Saturday to theme-shopping, I picked HugoPlate — and a year and change later, I'm still on it. Here's what comes in the box, what I changed, and where it still bites.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
My go-to chicken adobo, adjusted for the Instant Pot. Bone-in thighs, 10 minutes under pressure, and that classic soy-garlic-vinegar glaze — without the hours of waiting.
Alex Eala Pro Career Tracker
A Filipino fan's running scrapbook of Alex Eala's WTA career — the rankings, the matches I'll never forget, and the matchups I'm watching for next.
The Power Of Worship Pads: Enhancing Your Worship When The Guitar Is Your Only Instrument
Leading worship with just an acoustic guitar always felt thin in a big room — until someone slid a pad track underneath me during practice. The whole night changed.
The Set It and Forget It Arroz Caldo
My weekend reward system: prep Arroz Caldo on a Friday night, wake up Saturday to a kitchen that already smells like ginger and home. Five minutes of actual work, an hour of comfort.
How I Built JoRap's World: My Journey from Expensive Hosting to Free (and Better!)
- June 14, 2024
- Website, Technology, Web Development, Tutorial
I lost my old PHP hosting (and a chunk of my work with it). A weekend of fumbling later, I landed on Hugo + GitHub + Cloudflare Pages — free, faster, and honestly better than what I was paying for.
Getting Started with RSS Feeds: A Beginner's Guide
- March 30, 2024
- Technology, Productivity, Tips
I figured RSS quietly died around 2010. A friend pointed out it never actually did — it just stopped being trendy. Two weeks of using it later, I was a convert.
Top Reasons to Create and Maintain Your Own Website
- March 10, 2024
- Website, Technology, Tips
Every time I tell someone I run my own website, they ask why I don't just post on Facebook. After years of watching platforms die and rules change, here's why I keep my own corner of the internet.
Facebook's Hidden Gem: How the Favorites Feed Transforms Your Social Media Experience
- February 4, 2024
- Social Media, Technology, Productivity, Tips
I almost deleted Facebook a couple of years ago. Then I stumbled onto a built-in feature most people don't know exists — and it's the only reason I still open the app.
The Miracle of Isaiah David
- May 8, 2023
- Testimony, Family, Faith
On May 8, 2020, Pia and I found out she was pregnant — and gave birth to our son the same day. Years later, that sentence still doesn't feel real. Here's how it actually unfolded.
DNPAP – Song Resources
Discover everything about 'DNPAP' (Diyos Ng Pagasa at Pagibig) by Destiny Music. Stream the song, watch the videos, and access all resources here.