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...

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 ...

Corruption! Yes. What about this terrifying culture of the Filipinos? In 2013, I wrote this post “ Corruption Kills Filipino People - Let's End Corruption in the Beautiful Country Philippines ”. I think it is a good time to remind people about it once again. If you’re one of the millions of Filipinos who wants good changes for the Philippines, our beloved country, then this post is for you. If you’re foreigner who’s looking to visit (or maybe settle for good) the Philippines one day, this is an interesting piece that will guide you on your stay. Let me start this with these questions. Is the growing population of the Filipinos poses serious threats to the quality of life in the Philippines 10 or 20 years from now? Would the present administration’s “War on Drugs” really save millions of lives of the future Filipino generations? Will the militant groups or so-called “leftists” ever side with the government for peace and order sake? Can the traffic problems in EDSA and across...

At the turn of the millennium, the Philippine government launches this campaign program calling the overseas Filipino workers or OFWs as “Mga Bagong Bayani ng Bayan” (Modern Heroes of the Nation). From then onwards, different organizations established programs giving awards and recognitions to selected OFWs who did a remarkable contribution or action to their family, friends, work or in general, to the country. OFW ka ba? Bakit? Eh kasi dating mo pa lang, mayaman ka na. Boom!  (Are you an OFW? Why? Because with just the way look, it seems that you’re rich. Boom!) My Cousin Dado as an OFW in South Korea  At present, OFWs around the world are estimated to be around 12 – 14 million. This is approximately 10 – 12 percent of the Philippines total population. These OFWs are distributed on many countries all over the globe majority of whom are in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Japan, Singapore, Hongkong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Italy. Immigrant workers in the United Sta...

Many do if for a purpose. Others do it for personal satisfaction. A lot of Filipinos wants their skin to be white? How true? Scroll down and you'll find out. On the Photo: Very White Mannequins Very Common on Philippine Malls The true color of the Filipinos is brown (we call it Kayumangging-Kaligatan in local terms). The country is at 14° N latitude and 121° E longitude. That location is near the equator where the sun’s heat is averaging 27° C. There are Filipino-Americans and Filipino-Chinese living in the Philippines, however. They are with white complexion and they are not pure Filipinos. On the Photo: Teens Walking on the Street with Brown Skins On the Photo: A Filipino Family Walking Under the Sun On a large scale, it is still unknown whether majority of Filipinos want their skin white or just naturally brown. The show business people want their skin white, many of them. They have the money and it is a good reason to be clean and white in order t...