It’s no secret that the digital industry is constantly changing. In order to stay relevant, we need to keep up with the speed of today’s ever-changing digital landscape. Every so often, there’s a new tool to learn, a new medium to master, and maybe a new way to do things we normally do. Before we […]
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We were recently invited to speak before some members of the local business group of entrepreneurs in the hospitality industry, IHARRA (Iligan Hotel and Restaurants and Resorts Association). After their general assembly, three members of Iligan Bloggers Society, Inc. had a short presentation on different social media topics. I wanted to discuss about influencer marketing, a
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[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=” av-medium-font-size=” av-small-font-size=” av-mini-font-size=” custom_class=” admin_preview_bg=”] Digital nomad, location independent, remote worker, telecommuter — so many terms but they all mean essentially the same thing. They are people who utilize communication technology to pursue a lifestyle that allows them to earn a living wherever they want. Here in the Philippines, we commonly
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About this time last year, I opened up about getting a little (or maybe a lot!) confused about the future of this blog. It was while writing that post though that I was reminded of the simple but important questions — what, why, and for whom do I blog. Between then and now, I had
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With the goal to expand and to cater to the increasing demand of English services in Japan, RareJob expands in Cagayan de Oro today through Envizion Philippines. Present in the grand opening were founders of RareJob Japan, Tomohisa Kato, and Gaku Nakamura; one of RareJob’s directors, Takeshi Shimomata, and CEO of Envizion, Yasushi Nishijo. The
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A programmer from Cavite earned an average of P20,547 a day in 2013, an annual income of P7.5 million. A writer from Gingoog City earned P2.6 million that same year. WOW! Online freelance jobs have exhibited growth in the Philippines, and it’s not concentrated in the country’s capital city. A TechInAsia article noted that in 2013, freelancers
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One advantage of working from home is you get to work alone. This means you can focus on your tasks without distractions. One disadvantage of working from home though is you work alone. When you get stressed, you are alone. Yes, having a digital career is a two-edged sword. But the freedom that it offers allows for space
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Blogging manifesto I have kept a tiny little space in cyberspace for quite a while now — more than a decade, to be honest. I started blogging in my teenage years, and my blog has taken different forms and has moved from different platforms. Lately, though, I somehow feel lost. I’m stuck, and I’m trying to figure
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It’s always a heartwarming and exciting experience to be able to speak before young people. Last November 7, I was invited to be one of the resource speakers for a Seminar on E-commerce and Internet Marketing at MSU- College of Business Administration in Mindanao State University – Main Campus in Marawi City. The theme of
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Is there money in digital media? As part of the celebration of Iligan Business Month 2015, I was invited to be one of the speakers for an info-session last October 16, 2015. The Info-Session The event was organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation of Iligan, Inc. (Iligan Chamber) in partnership with Iligan Bloggers
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