Lester Cavestany teaches at the United Nations International School of Hanoi. He is a graduate of La Salle Green Hills and he majored in Physics at DLSU-Manila where he also served as a faculty member for more than two years. During his college days, he was active in the Student Council and the university newspaper, Plaridel. In August 2007, he launched his self-titled weblog as a means of sharing news and exchanging views with old friends and newfound online buddies. He is a contributor to Inquirer.Net and Filipino Voices. He has been an OFW since 2002 and he hopes that someday he can be back in the Philippines for good to continue the programs of Education Volunteers Educating Filipinos Inc., a non-profit organization he started with his friends in 2001.
= = = = = = = = = = = = =
Contact Lester:
-
-
-
Send an email
-
Or simply scroll down to the bottom of this page and write a message:
47 Responses to “About the Author”
hi lester. great to know you’re a teacher!
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Ani, thanks for your kind words. Hope to read more of your posts in your blog.
Best regards,
Lester
PS.. Do you think you would have to update your book, Mga Pangulo ng Pilipinas, before 2010?
Thanks for constantly blogging. You are quite a writer. And I agree with you (on your Lozada comment) I, too, hope he has evidence stored in his pockets.
-Gang
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Gang! Thanks ha. Nakaka-encourage ka naman
I really appreciate it.
As regards politics in our beloved country, I really hope that our leaders, the media, and social activitists may help guide us make the right decisions.
Cheers,
Lester
you may want to visit sgemporium.multiply.com for imported ikea products
[Reply to this comment]
Lester,
I can’t open your “Website of my School”. All I see is UNIC sumtin’ sumtin. I’d like to find out where you teach and hopefully you can share me some stuff on how I could apply for a teaching position in the Philippines.
Reynz
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Reynz,
I checked the link and it worked. Kindly try again and it should take you to the Elementary School Staff page. If it doesn’t work you can log-on directly to http://www.unishanoi.org and navigate your way to the staff profiles.
I’ll send you an email so we can talk more about teaching career opportunities.
Cheers,
Lester
Lester,
I’ve seen you in the blogosphere these past few months, your articles are by far one of the most well written that I’ve encountered these past few months.
I know you wrote recently about the plight of OFWs, this is why I was so impressed. Not because of your well written articles, but because of your passion.
I am currently inviting a group of Filipino political bloggers to collaborate on a blog. And you are on that short list of bloggers.
It’s an exciting time for us Filipino bloggers, we are growing, and I believe our voices are being heard.
This is a great way for each of us to make an even bigger dent than if we progress solely on our own steam. This is what blogging is about — making connections.
There are no requirements, you can post as much or as little as you like.
I hope you will oblige. I am inviting only a handful for the meantime, around 5-7 bloggers. I measure passion more than I measure anything else.
,Nick
(Just email me with your reply, nick at Tingog.com, and If you want to take a peek at the site, I’ll send you the url through email, it’s already online and running)
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Nick,
Thanks for your kind words and for your invitation. And it’s an honor for me to join your team of select bloggers who believe that the pen is mightier than the sword and that we can make a difference by sharing our views online.
I will send you an email so I can get more details about your exciting weblog.
Best regards,
Lester
I saw your profile and learned that you taught in Singapore International School Jakarta. Can you give me feedback what it is like to teach in such school? Your reply will help me a lot in deciding…
[Reply to this comment]
I would be comfortable if you will email me so I can ask more questions. thanks a lot…
[Reply to this comment]
HI Ley,
I have been a ‘lurker’ in your blog site for several months now; secretly ‘browsing through’ the series of interesting articles and highlights. How progressive they are; and your maturity with the pen has grown immensly.
Hat’s off to you; and wish you nothing but the best of times and more of life’s finest blessings.
Eric Alday
[Reply to this comment]
Dre salamat sa suporta! I really appreciate it.
I wish you and your family all the best!
Usap tayo mamaya. Happy Labor Day!
Ley
to the editor,
i would like to inform you that his mom’s name is not Fe, its Elisa. Fe’s my directline grandmother which happens to be her sister. Please correct this data.
thanks
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Regine, I’m sorry for the error. I was also a bit confused about Coach Spoelstra’s mom’s name. In palmbeachpost.com, an article said Erik Spoelstra is the son of Jon and Lisa. But then when I checked with Philippine news agencies, they said it’s Fe.
Thanks for clarifying the matter. And please extend my apologies to your relatives.
Sincerely,
Lester
“Erik Spoelstra is the son of former NBA executive Jon Spoelstra and Filipina Fe Celino…”
Source:
Fil-Am Erik Spoelstra - New Miami Heat Head Coach
Written on April 30th, 2008 | by Lester Cavestany
http://www.filipinovoices.com/fil-am-erik-spoelstra-new-miami-heat-head-coach
**
please correct this info.
Erik’s my uncle, making his mom my grandmother. it would be very much appreciated if you honor her mom, Elisa; as well. Gift for Mother’s day
thanks and more power to your career
[Reply to this comment]
Thanks, Regine. I’ve corrected it already. Again, my apologies.
again, thanks for the update!
[Reply to this comment]
Why didnt you invite me here earlier. I love reading jokes. And convincing literary. I am not everything you think of. I just like to be always at the other side of the fence hoping to clear missed steps. Now I can navigate quickly between blogfriendlys.
[Reply to this comment]
Pare ko, ayos yung mga comments mo! Let’s work together and bring out “alternative voices”
Mabuhay ka kabayan!
Hi! nice blog. I was interested in reading your blog after you comment out on my blog. So i took the time to read the articles and it is very impressive. For sure, I’ll be an avid reader of your blog. Good luck and more power.
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Ennah, thanks for your kind words. Good luck in your studies.
All the best,
Lester
Mr. Cavestany,
You’ve come a long way since our Physics days. I wish you continued success in your field and hope that someday, we can get together for one helluva drinking session.
Cheers!
[Reply to this comment]
Pare ko, musta na? Balita sa ‘kin ni Justin okay daw yung UFC career mo. Congrats! Tuloy-tuloy lang!
Tawagan kita pag nasa Pinas ako para makapagkwentuhan tayo.
Yep. Number one ketchup na ung UFC … tinalo na ung Papa hahaha
Sige men. Send me an email and let’s drink to old times pero taya ka dahil big-time ka na
Lester,
Than you for you comment. Well, its good of you to be there. WE only have a country to care for.
You take care out there.
Roy
[Reply to this comment]
Roy, salamat din sa pagbisita. Tama ka bro, we only have one country. Pagtulung-tulungan na natin, in our own little way.
Ingat,
Lester
I was surprised to find you here. I’ve been wondering sometimes where you’ve gone since you left the Physics Department.
[Reply to this comment]
Sir Pat,
Musta na? Balita ko nasa Canlubang ka na ngayon. Email tayo Sir.
Cheers,
Ley
Sure! ph.edu.dlsu.canlubang@ocampop just reverse the order of the words
Sir Lester,
Perhaps you couldn’t remember me ‘coz that was two years ago if i’m not mistaken when you came here for your family in San Juan and took part in the Cavestany Tutorials Christmas party.
Just droppin’ by to let you that you are an inspiration to me.I am hoping that someday I can be a good educator as you are.
God bless, Sir Lester. nice blog site po:-)
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Aldrin,
Pare naman, of course I remember you. Thanks for your kind words and all the best in your teaching career. Hope to see you again.
Cheers,
Lester
Hi there iam Robert lester from south africa would you be able to maybe advise me on the origins of our family name ( lester ) or of some who could asssist me all the best and many thanks
Regards Robert leonard Lester
[Reply to this comment]
Hi! We are currently doing a study on blogging and would like to invite you to fill out a survey that we have prepared regarding this topic. This will only take 5-10 minutes of your time.
[Reply to this comment]
Hi Blogger, sure thing! Kindly send it via email. Thanks
Hi Lester kung di lang ako nag check ng mga post links from my blog hindi ko makikita ang site mo
[Reply to this comment]
Kamusta Bro? Long time no talk. Very nice website. =)
[Reply to this comment]
pinsan, kumusta? thanks for dropping by my site. kita tayo
Hey Les, great blog! Keep on writing. God bless!
[Reply to this comment]
thanks joray! ano balita? gawad kalinga rocks!
hey ley, i think i promised to bring you to a gk site! sorry, about the delayed reply. if you’re up to it, i could probably tour you around a gk community. how’s your novel going? hope all is well.
p.s. dreaming of writing a book too. what’s the secret?
just keep on pushing the pen i guess. takes a lot of discipline! i’m really inspired by what you’ve done. hope to read it one day. God bless!
cheers,
joray
LESTER,
ALOHA!!!
YOU REALLY ARE AN AWESOME BLOGGER!!!
THERE ARE A MULTITUDE OF WRITERS ALL OVER THE COSMOS;
BUT THAT DOESN’T CUT MUCH ICE WHEN A LESTER CAVESTANY
REIGNS!!!
MY CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR BIG DAY!!! YOUR BIG DAY IS
THE DAY WHEN YOU GET TO START OFF YOUR VISION AND
MISSION AS A REAL WRITER BY HEART.
BE SAFE!!!
[Reply to this comment]
hi sarah, thanks for your kind words. i’m getting closer and closer to my dream of getting my book published. prayers please. cheers
Hi Lester!
Thank you very much for leaving a comment in my blog and for supporting Filipino fashion
All the best!
Ana
[Reply to this comment]
Hello, whats up? It seems you are not writing lately. Hope you are doing fine! By the way, your blog site will be featured soon in my blog as well. Im trying to promote Pinoys who really did well in providing us interesting posts, and you are one of them! Watch out for this, ok? By the way, I did not make in the best job of the world, but Im still dreaming to get one these days!
[Reply to this comment]
thanks reymos. hope to meet you in person one of these days.
Im going home in April (10-28) and most of the time I will be in the province. Maybe if you dont mind, we could meet in Manila. I live in QC (near UP). Im interested to know about your forthcoming publication and of course to know in person! Please you send me your contact nos privately thru my email address. All the best. Rey
[Reply to this comment]
Feel free to express your self