In Freelance Blend Podcast Episode 20, I talked about the many ways you can earn from the comforts of your own home, avoiding the hassles and stress of a regular 9-to-5 worker. (Click here to listen to Episode 20: Non-Sleazy Ways of Working and Earning From Home). One of the ways I mentioned of making money online is via freelance marketplaces ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 020: Non-Sleazy Ways of Working and Earning from Home
Despite the gruelling heat, it feels good to be back in my home country, the Philippines, and lie down in my own bed. Whew. Now, I am so excited to publish this week's blog and podcast episode. Did you miss me? :) Well, this week, I would like to answer some of the most popular questions being asked by our followers in social media, blog, ... [Continue Reading]
Special Discount for Freelance Blend Followers: “Protecting your Business with Intellectual Properties” (May 31, 2014)
IMPORTANT: VENUE CHANGE ANNOUNCEMENT!The "Protecting Your Business with Intellectual Properties" will now be held at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf Coffee Bar, 3rd Floor, Old Navy Building, Bonifacio Global City, In front of Fully Booked and Serendra. The time and date remains the same. For your info! Our friends from Manila Workshops is giving ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 019: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – 10 Things I Love About The States (Part 3)
This is the third and last part of the podcast series, "Walang Ganyan Sa Pinas", where I recount my experiences during my 5-week vacation in the United States of America. For this series-ender, I talk about the 10 things that I love about the States and will surely miss when I leave within the next few days. And here they are, the 10 ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 018: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – Takeaways From My U.S. Trip (Part 2)
In Part 2 of the "Walang Ganyan Sa Pinas" podcast series, I continue to talk about life in the United States compared to my homeland, the Philippines, as my 5-week vacation in the "Land of Apple Pies, Burgers, and Cheesesteaks" comes to a close. I recorded this episode while I was still in Point Loma, San Diego (not Pomona, Los Angeles ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 017: Walang Ganyan sa Pinas – Takeaways From My U.S. Trip (Part 1)
November 1996. The last time I have been to the Land of Milk and Honey - good ole United States of America. It was my graduation gift from my parents after grinding for almost 4 years in college. A well-deserved vacation. Fast forward to April 2014. Marriage, two kids and two jobs later and I have returned. A whole lot has changed since ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 016: Let’s Get Digital with Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino.com
When I was briefing Ms. Janette Toral -- founder of DigitalFilipino.com and considered "The Mother of the E-Commerce Law in the Philippines" -- prior to the interview about the program flow of the Freelance Blend Podcast, she said something like, "I already listened to the previous episodes so I already know how the show works.", I literally almost ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 015: Work At Home Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities with Dandy Victa of NCDA
Dandy Victa and I met during one of Freelance Blend Manila's meetup events sometime in January of this year at the Cucina Andare, the weekend market outside Glorietta Center in Makati City. I remember us ordering the same German sausage (it was so good) from this food stall and that's when we first chatted. He told me he was able to listen to ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 014: From Non-Athlete To Running Maven – Jaymie Pizarro of TheBullRunner.com
Running. It's something that I've always really wanted to do, but somehow couldn't get myself to. I play basketball once a week and suspension training about twice a week. Those activities need a bit more preparation but still, I am able to get myself to do it. With running - one of the easiest sports in the planet to get into - somehow, I ... [Continue Reading]
FBP 013: Freelancing to The Next Level with Stef Gonzaga of The Freelance Pinoy (Part 2)
As promised, here is Part 2 of our talk with Stef Gonzaga, founder of The Freelance Pinoy website. In this episode, we will dive deeper into the next 2 of the 3 most popular questions asked by freelancers. How do I sustain myself with freelancing? How do I get paid? If you remember in Part 1 of the Freelance Blend Podcast (Episode 12), ... [Continue Reading]