An engineer is not all numbers. We are made to become the world’s top problem-solvers be it in our profession or beyond.

I finally took the plunge and launched my personal blog/website in late August 2020. My name is Ray Adrian, and I’m a licensed civil engineer from the Philippines. I specialize in highway safety and planning. I moved from the Department of Public Works and Highways and now work as a senior economic development specialist (policy formulation and planning) at the National Economic and Development Authority of the Philippine government.

I started this website to share my passion for things that matter to me, like road safety, innovation, economic development, society, and education. These values are probably shaped by my experiences as a government worker who dreams big for a better country and a better world in general.

How I Became the Ilonggo Engineer

Now you might ask why “Ilonggo Engineer”? I am born and raised and even living in Iloilo City, Philippines right now. So I am Ilonggo. The full name, however, really came into realization back in 2019 when I got the rare chance of representing the Philippines in the prestigious World Road Congress where I got the opportunity to present my paper on road safety and governance. I was the only Filipino and as a result, I made it into local news headlines dubbed as the “Ilonggo Engineer”. Even my colleagues and friends tease me in this title to which I am honored to be called. This enthusiasm of the Ilonggo community in supporting me not just in the Philippines but also all over the world motivated me to do more great for my country.

Thus, I believe that this blog would motivate young engineers and professionals in general to work with a purpose and be contributory to making a better country for future generations.

I hope you are one of them. Let us make the world a better place.