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...

Hey! Welcome to this adventure blog channel. In this series, I will share with you our 2026 tour of Baguio and beyond. Happy reading! Living Gifts Nursery We were really amazed with the way "Living Gifts Nursery" was developed into an eco-tourism destination. Going here is not an easy adventure, believe it or not. From Baguio City proper, we drive up north of Benguet traversing zigzag roads, uphills, downhills, one-way traffic zones, cliffs left and right, and that feeling of nervousness the entire one-hour journey. We arrive there at about nine in the morning, under a cold drizzly weather,  and what welcomes us is truly unimaginable. After about a minute or two of registration and orientation at the welcome booth, the grand entrance is all about excitement. We were suddenly looking at a fairytale land of flowers, ornamentals, trees, greeneries, and on a variety of artistic creations of flora. All we can do at that moment is pull-out our cameras and enjoy the almost-endless p...

Filipino business owners, OFWs, entrepreneurs, learners, starters - wherever your are or whatever your social status is, student or worker, I wholeheartedly welcome you to Knowriel PH - www.knowriel.org . Now is the best time to learn, prepare and start a business of your own. While this is also the time where the Philippine economy is facing the tough challenges of times - rising fuel costs, declining value of peso, increasing cost of basic goods and commodities - opportunities in doing business are also there to lift us up from where we are today. What we need is right preparation, good planning, and focused execution - something that most aspiring business owners are lacking of in this advanced technological era of our time. At Knowriel PH, you'll find plenty of learning resources that are free. Just visit the Info Central page. And with my over 20 years of experience helping, assisting and supporting clients across different industries in improving their business operations, I ...

In the town of San Juan, in Batangas province, there is a small restaurant that would take you back in time. Situated just right around the corner, a few walks from the public market, is this lovely place known as "Cafeño Manila Cafe". Travelers may not notice it right away, but the key to finding it is to really visit this wonderful municipality home to wonderful beaches, the Laiya Resort, creatively-designed potteries, and fresh fish of many kinds.  Let me take you to a short tour and let us see what's inside this café. The Sewing Machine This old, rusty, but kind of functioning pedal of a sewing machine is something that will remind you that back in the old days, our clothes are made from our own land. I stepped and began to pedal, I remember a very kind and giving person, my Lola who's now 84 years old. And she has this sewing machine too, all working and running! Would you believe that! The Local Products Ever seen "Barako Coffee" in a beer bottle? Here...