Ray Macalalag

  • Ilonggo Engineer’s 4th Year: From Self-Funded Beginnings to Global Journeys and Impacts

    Ilonggo Engineer’s 4th Year: From Self-Funded Beginnings to Global Journeys and Impacts

    6–8 minutes

    In the span of four years, this self-funded blog hasn’t gained much traction, but now, I’m appointed to global leadership positions in road safety. Despite feeling overwhelmed, I’m committed to producing impactful content and seeking your support for this journey.

  • Facebook is good, until your identity gets stolen

    Facebook is good, until your identity gets stolen

    6–9 minutes

    Social media, especially Facebook, offers seamless connectivity but also serves as a breeding ground for criminal activity. With scammers exploiting personal data, it’s crucial to safeguard accounts with 2FA, strong passwords, and vigilance. Amid platforms lagging in security, responsibility falls on users to thwart cyber threats.

  • Challenges of studying abroad: A Filipino student’s journey in Australia

    Challenges of studying abroad: A Filipino student’s journey in Australia

    6–9 minutes

    Take a glimpse of my journey in the University of Sydney as I share the challenges and rewards of studying abroad. Adjusting to the rigorous workload, diverse professors, and independent living in Australia has been a transformative experience. Despite the difficulties, I remain determined to complete the degree and make a difference back home.

  • How to get 12 days of vacation this December 2024

    How to get 12 days of vacation this December 2024

    3–4 minutes

    In 2024, there are four long weekends requiring no leave: during Holy Week in March, in August for National Heroes Day, November for All Saints’ Day, and a five-day break in December. Strategically taking leave on April 8th and December 23rd can extend these breaks, with the potential for a 12-day vacation around Christmas.

  • 2023, where the truth can’t set you free

    2023, where the truth can’t set you free

    5–7 minutes

    If anybody thought that everything on the internet was true, they should be banished. It can be drastic and harsh but apparently, the lack of sufficient judgment has already plagued humanity.

  • Why I am in Australia at the moment

    Why I am in Australia at the moment

    5–7 minutes

    I have a lot of aspirations to what I will become but ultimately, an unseen being or the universe also has plans for us for as long as we persevere. I am in Sydney, studying at the world’s top 20 university, the University of Sydney, for my postgraduate studies.

  • A Design Hotel Not To Miss in Baguio

    A Design Hotel Not To Miss in Baguio

    5–7 minutes

    G1 Lodge is not your typical hotel in Baguio. It is an entire ecosystem where you can recharge. The cold weather plus their earthy feel makes the experience unforgettable. You can just stay there all day, to be honest.

  • Downtown Iloilo City Mobile Phone HD Wallpapers

    Downtown Iloilo City Mobile Phone HD Wallpapers

    1–2 minutes

    As I came across the internet, I noticed that many of the beautiful cityscape wallpaper photos are mostly foreign. I barely even see photos of a city in the Philippines. As I expect to be meeting more people personally with the pandemic officially over, as the World Health Organization has declared, I can’t help but…

  • 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.