Ray Macalalag

  • How to track your PRC CPD credits

    How to track your PRC CPD credits

    3–5 minutes

    Did you know that the PRC has a dedicated website for CPD credits? It is known as the Continuing Professional Development Accreditation System (CPDAS). The platform can be accessed by both CPD providers as well as professionals who wish to track their CPD credits.

  • New priority projects in Western Visayas

    New priority projects in Western Visayas

    2–3 minutes

    Of the 194 priority projects in the country, there are 10 projects located in Western Visayas. These include five continuing projects which are ongoing with the construction phase, detailed engineering design, and project preparation.

  • PH is part of Apple’s critical supply chain

    PH is part of Apple’s critical supply chain

    5–8 minutes

    Did you know that the Philippines houses some of the suppliers of electronic components which could possibly end up in your iPhone or Mac?

  • Timeline: The Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project

    Timeline: The Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Bridges Project

    4–7 minutes

    If you are an Ilonggo, then the long narrative of the major islands of Western Visayas getting connected by long-span bridges has grown with you. In fact, several administrations since the Fifth Republic have chipped in into the wish of Ilonggos of having a truly connected region. Recently, there were several news outlets which somehow…

  • Reflections on Ungka Flyover

    Reflections on Ungka Flyover

    4–6 minutes

    I am currently building up my experience in transportation engineering. This specialization is not as lucrative as construction, though. It does not pay much. Demand for transportation experts is quite low despite of being one of the most important for urbanizing areas. Transportation is one of the most difficult to comprehend as it requires enough…

  • PH Senate Bills on Road Safety filed in 2022

    PH Senate Bills on Road Safety filed in 2022

    4–6 minutes

    Road safety remains as one of the difficult discussions when it comes to legislation. Over the years, only a few have hurdled the legislative process and made it to become laws. Though implementation and results are due for a separate discussion, it is apparent that laws alone without the commitment to their implementation will never…

  • What I will tell my younger self as I approach 30

    What I will tell my younger self as I approach 30

    8–12 minutes

    We only have one life to spread so thinly and to find its true meaning. So here are some things I want to say to my younger self at 30.

  • Should I Get a Credit Card Part 2: The Disadvantages

    Should I Get a Credit Card Part 2: The Disadvantages

    6–10 minutes

    There are a lot of points to consider in having a credit card that you can only find in the boring terms and conditions that we more often forget to read or take for granted.

  • Anti-Lock Braking System: Should it be required?

    Anti-Lock Braking System: Should it be required?

    3–5 minutes

    The anti-lock braking system was among the many important safety accessories for powered two-wheelers (especially motorcycles) that became a major discussion in the recently concluded Dialogue on Powered Two-Wheeler (PTW) Safety conducted by the Global Regional Road Safety Observatories as a pre-meeting event of the Asia-Pacific Road Safety Observatory Annual Meeting held at the Asian…

  • Why is the Peso getting weaker? (For the common tao)

    Why is the Peso getting weaker? (For the common tao)

    4–6 minutes

    OFWs may rejoice at first with the exchange rates getting more pesos for each dollar or whatever currency for that matter. However, it is only the tip of the iceberg. Goods which generally require materials from abroad would entail more acquisition costs and the Filipinos will need to deal with the price increases. Despite more…