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Associate Professor of Computer Science at the University of the Philippines. Ethical Computing. Healthcare Informatics. FOSS. Proudly 🇵🇭 made.  Distinguished Educator #UPFIGHT Pronouns: SIYA rom.omg.lol social.lol/@rom

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Saw this in the Philippines - priced at USD37!

A book cover with an iPod design, titled “Apple: The First 50 Years” by David Pogue, on a wooden bookshelf with other books.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

#SilentSunday posted on Flickr

An empty corner at a local Starbucks with wooden tables, chairs, and booth seating. Wall art features coffee beans and a rural scene. Bright lighting and a clean, modern interior.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

posted on Flickr

Spiral woven light fixture with a warm glow, casting intricate shadows against a gray background.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

posted on Flickr

A white Starbucks mug with oat milk cappuccino on a wooden table, overlooking a blurred green garden through a glass window.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

The things we do just to piss off Zuckerberg. :)

A DuckDuckGo panel that says "DuckDuckGo blocked Facebook content to prevent tracking. Unblock to allow Facebook to track your activity."

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

The Conscientious Objector. :) The AI Compass

screenshot of the result of the AI Compass website showing a graph and highlighting Conscientious Objector

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 06/04/2026

This is super amazing! Another awesome achievement! #science

Screen grab from NASA's live feed showing Orion, Moon and Earth

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

If you are using Github and do not like your repository to be mined for generative AI model training, then you need to opt out. MSFT ENABLED IT BY DEFAULT. Such a douche move.

Github Settings Page for Copiilot Privacy and Visibility

Github Copilot access to repository settings page

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

This is from Landbank SMS number. Do not click on the link as this is a SCAM. be careful.

SMS notification from Landbank SMS indicating a fund transfer to GCash. It includes a URL to cancel. SCAM.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

posted on Flickr

A yellow ceramic bowl contains a creamy, peanut-based beef stew (kare-kare) with sliced eggplants and string beans. A small, red bowl holds sweet and salty shrimp paste. A gray plate with rice sprinkled with herbs accompanies the bowl. The image is a top-down shot of the meal on a wooden table.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Craved for chicken rice posted on Flickr

Fried Hainanese chicken, steamed bok choy in dark sauce, a bowl of chicken broth, white rice, and three dipping sauces. The chicken is golden brown. The broth has visible green scallions. The rice appears fluffy.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

Interesting that this works in the Philippines, too.

Screenshot of iOS 26.4 beta Music app featuring upcoming events (Concerts) near a set location

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Spotted in the wild. First time for me to see a Xiaomi electric car IRL. posted on Flickr

Silver Xiaomi Mi Byton car

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Finally! Next-gen battery 🔋 posted on Flickr

BMX Solidsafe 10K magnetic solid-state power bank packaging, highlighting fire-resistant battery, airline compliance, 15W Qi2 magnetic charging, 10,000mAh capacity, and a photo of iPhone 17 Pro back with the battery magnetically attached to it

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

posted on Flickr

A glass cup with coffee beside an Outin battery-operated espresso machine on a wooden table

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

posted on Flickr

A person using a laptop sits on a concrete bench outside a restaurant with menu boards under an umbrella

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

If only the rice was fried… posted on Flickr

A bowl of rice topped with thinly-sliced beef tapa, a poached egg, pickled onions, mushrooms, and crispy bits, garnished with green onions.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

posted on Flickr

Vintage wooden telephone with black handset and bell, mounted on a wooden wall

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Sad that Kidzania is no more. Victim of the pandemic.

People in aprons and hairnets making crepes in a kitchen with a "Yellow Cab" sign.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

posted on Flickr

A black bowl with sliced salmon sashimi, pink pickled ginger, a leaf-shaped wasabi, and a calamansi wedge on a white surface.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The 12 Days of Winter Wonder Micro.blog photoblog challenge Day 2: cozy

A plush toy wrapped in a soft spidey blanket, with a fluffy face peeking out, creating a cozy and comforting scene.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

The 12 Days of Winter Wonder Micro.blog photoblog challenge Day 1: frost No frost where I am now - except in freezers hahah

A freezer containing different kinds of ice cream

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

posted on Flickr

White mushrooms growing on a dark, moss-covered log in an outdoor setting with blurred buildings and trees in the background.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Just found the time to finish reading this. Must read for governments all over the world. LOL Finished reading: Enshittification by Cory Doctorow 📚

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

How iCloud backups helped expose a mob-and NBA-linked poker cheating scandal — Advanced Data Protection clearly is NOT enabled on their accounts, right? appleinsider.com/articles/25/...

iCloud Advanced Data Protection settings on iPhone

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Cheer squads #UPPepSquad and DLSU. #UPFIGHT #UAAPSeason88 #UAAP

A cheerleading performance is taking place on a basketball court. Teams dressed in black and red and white and green uniforms are seen in formation, performing synchronized movements.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

Here we go! #UPMBT vs DLSU. ##UPFIGHT #UAAPSeason88 #UAAP #basketball

An indoor basketball arena filled with spectators. The image shows a high view of the court with players in action and a large scoreboard displayed.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

posted on Flickr

A man sits against a brick wall, holding a mobile phone, while two people walk by in an outdoor corridor

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

What do I do with this error? I hope that deleting the entry is NOT an option. Help @help @manton

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

posted on Flickr #xp

The black and white photo shows a display of Starbucks coffee bags arranged in a woven basket. Behind the bags is a sign that reads ‘Take Your Favorite Coffee Home With You.’ The sign also describes three roast levels: Blonde Roast: Shorter roast time, lighter body, and mellow flavors. Medium Roast: Balanced with smooth and rich flavors. Dark Roast: Fuller body and robust. The coffee bags include: Veranda Blend, Pike Place Roast, Ethiopia Single Origin, Breakfast Blend, and Guatemala Antigua Single Origin. Each bag features distinct artwork and flavor notes.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Look - north bound traffic. live.staticflickr.com/65535/546840...

Vehicular traffic - showing only half of the road being blocked with a truck, with the other half being full. Road is beside a railway tracks.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

This is the minimum Framework laptop specifications that I can live with if I am looking for a Linux laptop. Otherwise, am getting the 13" M4 MacBook Air (USD57 more - cheaper if I buy via Education Store). #xp

A USD1,742.00 Ryzen 7-based Framework Laptop Technical specifications

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

posted on Flickr

The image depicts a cafe located in a shopping mall, with wooden tables, colorful posters, and ample natural light.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

posted on Flickr

A serene forest scene with tall trees and lush green foliage. Sunlight filters through the leaves, creating a dappled effect on the forest floor, which is covered with fallen leaves and small plants.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

posted on Flickr

a vibrant plant with clusters of bright orange and red flowers. The flowers have long, thin red stamens and are surrounded by green, fern-like leaves.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

June 13 Prompt: pathway #mbjune 📷 posted on Flickr

A pathway lined with greenery leads between two walls, with some tarpaulin standees on either side.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

June 12 Prompt: hidden #mbjune 📷 posted on Flickr

A mural on the side of a building hidden behind several trees

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

June 11 Prompt: brick #mbjune 📷

A bright blue LEGO brick on an orange textured background.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

June 9 Prompt: wood #mbjune 📷 #xp

An espresso portafilter with a wooden handle

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

June 9 Prompt: travel “Good shoes take you to good places” #mbjune 📷

Four small dog booties featuring a combination of red fabric and gray mesh, along with a black SanDisk USB flash drive for scale

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

June 7 Prompt: switch #mbjune 📷

Two Nintendo Switch joycons - a purple joycon and an ochre-colored one on top of it.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 07/06/2025

June 6 Prompt: contrast #mbjune 📷

The image features a section of textured pavement made of interlocking tiles. The tiles are arranged in a pattern, alternating between red, white, and black colors, each with a star-like design. (Machine generated)

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

June 5 Prompt: reflection #mbjune 📷

The image depicts a statue of the Pietà, featuring Mary holding the lifeless body of Jesus Christ.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

June 4 Prompt: nostalgia Reminds me of my dad and granddad — we usually sit together at the dining table during family gatherings, not minding the chaos of the kitchen #mbjune 📷

A serving of pork blood stew (dinuguan) on a ceramic bowl.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

June 3 Prompt: shadow #mbjune 📷

Abstract image featuring shadows of leaves on the floor

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

June 2 prompt: curve #mbjune 📷

A colorful playground featuring yellow slides, climbing structures, and safety surfacing with various bright colors.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

June 1 prompt: tree #mbjune 📷

A large wooden sculpture resembling a figure stands among tall trees and fog.

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Rom @rom.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Queueing for an appointment

A waxing salon named “Hey Sugar” is visible, featuring a glass front with pastel-colored decor and pink chairs inside. A cat is sitting on the floor in front of the salon.

Rom @rom.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

posted on Flickr

A Kindle Paperwhite model showing the ebook version of “The AI Con” on a Communications of the ACM magazine. In the background, a dark brown wood table.