In the Philippines, which is both an agriculture-based and economic-dependent country, having a job is everyone's objective. While it is already difficult to apply for one, staying committed is also becoming a part of that survival instinct. What it really takes to work here, as a Filipino? Let me tell you my story. It was a rainy day back in September 2024, that was my first day in the job for a consulting firm located in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) in Taguig, Metro Manila. I was ready for it, prepared my self mentally, physically, and financially - for the position holds a lot of responsibility as what the job description mainly says when the orientation kicks off that day. I am already here and this is what asked for, so let the game begins. All the needed stuffs were provided - laptop, smartphone, mugs, and bags. The office gears are customized to get you going with your job inspired, focused and committed for the role. As days, weeks and months goes on, I started getting acqua...

A typical working day of an ordinary Filipino usually starts at four (4) o’clock in the morning. Really? Well, that’s a rough estimate. But the reasoning behind is that if you will come from the north or south of Manila, allocating two (2) hours travel will land you safe – helps you avoid getting late for your 9:00am time-in job. But still there is no guarantee to that. Practically, a three to four hours total time allocation or allowance will enable a Filipino commuter to be at work just right on time. How true is that? Alright, for the sake of argument, let’s dissect that lengthy hours right on this blog. Filipino Commuters fighting for space in a Public Utility Bus If you are a Filipino commuter, chances are, you don’t have to argue with me on this matter. But one may say, it depends on where you live and where you work. Okay, we’re talking about the average Filipino commuters here. Those who are living more than 20 kilometers outside Metro Manila, practically Filipinos wh...

A Lemonaid Stand Business in a Shopping Mall - a simple but profitable business model. This signifies that any business, provided there is knowledge, strategy and dedication for it, will succeed. This 2019, I would like to write a post in "Pilipino" language or the native "tagalog" dialect, for this is the year that I would like to extend the reach of my personal campaign of helping my fellow Filipinos in improving their personal lives. This is also yet another year that I would take more sacrifices just for my voice about positive changes in the country to be heard across the four corners of the Philippines, if not the world. Here is that post: - x -  Ang Gabay Pilipino ka? OFW, tambay, may-bahay, empleyado, part-time ang trabaho,ex-convict, retired na, na-layoff, maganda na ang kita pero gusto pa umasenso? Makinig ka kababayan at baka ito na ang magmumulat sayo sa katotohan. "The Guides" - books that I wrote that can help you on...

Weeks before I arrive on writing this post, I came across this person popularly known as “The Son of Hamas”. Hamas is an Islamist Group in the Middle East. Many regards them as terrorists but on their own rights and beliefs, they exists to liberate Palestine, including modern-day Israel, from Israeli occupation. I am not in any way or to my personal point of view against "Hamas", "Israeli Forces" or any groups. I respect their beliefs to highest extent. The intention of this post is to create awareness, that such belief exists and it something we must deeply understand before we criticize in favor or against it. Before he’s a leader of Hamas. He quitted and now he’s into writing and public speaking taking his personal stand against the extremism done by his former organization Hamas and his campaign for better peace in the region in light of political correctness. You can search about him online - Mosab Hassan Yousef. Hamas’ beliefs, in Mosab’s point of view, is wr...