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  • Giving civil service a chance

    Giving civil service a chance

    4–6 minutes

    As someone who had several traumatic experiences with the services of the government, I always had the idea of entering civil service myself at the back of my head. But never did I expect that I am now in service for more than six years with the dream of becoming a cabinet secretary someday.

  • Make us feel heard

    Make us feel heard

    2–3 minutes

    In our local setting, you can probably get a thumbs down even when you are just about to knock on the door. Even if you work on the same building, tradition is favored over change for the good.

  • I am a proud product of a school paper

    I am a proud product of a school paper

    4–6 minutes

    For most college students, joining the school publication is not really as fulfilling. However, the benefits of joining this organization is beyond just having your name in the by-line. It gives you an edge in your career. I took on that challenge and even ended up with some trade-offs in college, and for me, it…

  • The pricetag of the ENGR amid the pandemic

    The pricetag of the ENGR amid the pandemic

    3–5 minutes

    Toward the end of August, I would see more students in their uniforms. Jeepneys get cramped up with a lot of people especially at seven in the morning on my way to work and at five or six in the afternoon as I make my way home. The smell of hardwork and business as usual…