In today’s world, we carefully curate our resumes and LinkedIn profiles. We list achievements, highlight skills, and even choose the right keywords to catch a recruiter’s attention. We attend webinars, earn certifications, volunteer strategically, and build networks—all to improve our chances of being noticed, invited, and eventually chosen. But what if we thought about our…
Rooted in Christ: 11th MFC Australia Echo Conference
The journey to the 11th Missionary Families of Christ (MFC) Australia Echo Conference began even before we touched down in Queensland. My wife and I had booked our flights to Brisbane early—taking advantage of a rare fare sale—long before we learned that the conference venue would actually be in the Gold Coast. It turned out…
10 Things the Bible Actually Says About Money
Let’s be real — managing money these days can feel like playing financial whack‑a‑mole. You knock out one expense and three more pop up. Between rent, bills, subscriptions, and “I deserve this” takeout, no wonder our wallets are exhausted. But here’s something wild: scroll through any “money advice” feed — investing tips, debt-free journeys, budgeting…
The Single Unattached Guide to Valentines Day Survival
Valentine’s Day in the Philippines is not just a holiday; it’s a national security threat for the unattached. From the moment the Christmas lanterns come down in January, the red streamers go up. Suddenly, every mall smells like a mix of cheap chocolate and expensive desperation. If you are single on February 14th, you aren’t…
A Valentine’s Day Flight to the Unknown
Twenty‑five years ago, on February 14, 2001, I boarded for an international flight for the first time. I didn’t know it then, but that moment would become a hinge in my story, a turning point between who I was and who I was becoming. When I look back now, the world I stepped out of…
Vienna: Remembering My First European Trip 20 Years Later
February 2006. I still remember the feeling in my chest—something between excitement and disbelief—as I prepared for my first-ever trip to Europe. It felt surreal, almost cinematic, like stepping into the pages of the geography books I devoured as a kid. Long before I ever held a passport, I had already traveled the world through…
5 Practical Ways to Teach Your Godchildren About Money
Now that it’s January, many of us are already thinking about what we want to do—and do better—in 2026. December feels close enough to remember, yet far enough that some Christmas gifts are already tucked away, displayed on shelves, or still being used, depending on how meaningful or practical they turned out to be. I…
The 7 Things I Did and Learned In 2025
It’s that time of the year to reflect how time flew by, how it unfolded and how our experiences taught us lessons. Many of us make it a habit to exclaim why has time passed so quickly, probably because our brains compress routine experiences and time pass more quickly as we get older and form…
Why Financial Literacy Should Be Part of the Filipino Curriculum
A friend once told me she lent another friend money for a small business idea. It was a verbal agreement — no contract, no clear timeline, just trust. The business failed, and so did their friendship. The borrower now acts as if the debt never existed. The anger my friend felt wasn’t about the financial…
Why Philippine Department Agencies Need Naming Revamp
Amidst the controversy of misspent flood control projects, Philippine government agencies like the DPWH and Bureau of Customs have long earned a reputation for red tape and corruption, just by the mere mention of their names, making them poster children for public distrust. Maybe it’s time they took a page from the Department of Tourism’s…