From the Blog

Sharing insights on technology, development challenges, and my professional journey in the tech industry.

BIR Registration
Business
Oct 30, 2025

Level Up: Officially BIR Registered & Building SaaS!

Taking a major step forward in my freelance career by legitimizing the business with the BIR and venturing into Software as a Service...

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Phishing Scam
Security Alert
Oct 29, 2025

Babala: How This BDO Phishing Scam Can Empty Your Account

A breakdown of a dangerous BDO phishing email and crucial steps to protect your funds from being stolen...

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Scam Numbers
Oct 21, 2025

The +639 Dilemma: Why Philippine Numbers Are Flagged

An exploration into why the +63 country code has a reputation for scams and how legitimate professionals can navigate this challenge...

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Turnitin AI
Oct 16, 2025

From 0% to 97%: Is Turnitin Losing Its Reliability?

A shocking discovery reveals a massive discrepancy in Turnitin's AI detection, raising serious questions about the tool's updated algorithm...

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Meeting
Oct 13, 2025

More Than a Meeting: The 72 Failures of Arnoks' CEO

Lessons in resilience, faith, and business synergy from my meeting with Jonathan Dela Cruz Taguines, the CEO of Arnoks...

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Kapilya App
Oct 13, 2025

Coming Soon: The "Kapilya Near Me" Android App!

A first look at my first-ever Android app, a passion project designed to help brethren find chapels and schedules worldwide...

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Dan Mark
Oct 13, 2025

Welcome to the Team, Dan Mark De Leon!

A monumental day for B.I.T.S. as I officially welcome my best friend and our very first employee...

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Developer
Oct 13, 2025

Anatomy of a Time-Waster: A Case Study

A deep dive into a potential client that went from a simple inquiry to a masterclass in red flags...

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Wise Payment
Sep 17, 2025

Finding Value in a New Sideline

A small win from a new sideline tutoring a foreign client, and the lessons learned about diversification...

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Album Art
Sep 16, 2025

The "Mag-uumapaw ang Pag-asa" Album is Out Now!

A personal and spiritual milestone—sharing the release of the INC A Cappella 10th Anniversary Album...

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MIT Exam
Sep 16, 2025

More Than a Passing Grade: Conquering the MIT Exam

A personal win that goes beyond projects and clients—passing my Master's comprehensive exam...

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Facebook Payout
Sep 12, 2025

From Zero to $17: A Small Win That Feels Like a Jackpot

Celebrating the small wins and the validation that comes from monetizing a passion project for the first time...

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Crypto Scam
Aug 28, 2025

Anatomy of a Scam: The "We Want to Fund Your Project" Email

A breakdown of a classic advance-fee fraud email targeting freelancers and how to spot the red flags...

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Suspicious Message
Aug 26, 2025

"Our Mission is a Secret": Dodging Dubious Offers

A case study on identifying red flags and why critical thinking is a freelancer's most valuable skill...

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Developer
Aug 23, 2025

Thank You for the "No": A Freelancer's Greatest Blessing

Why a client's rejection isn't a failure, but a valuable lesson in professionalism, growth, and gratitude...

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Billing Update
Aug 23, 2025

The Verdict: Google Waived $6,400 of My Bill

The final chapter of the Google Cloud billing saga, with a huge credit and valuable lessons learned...

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DTI Certificate
Aug 20, 2025

From a $7,000 Mistake to a Business

How a painful lesson led to a major step forward in my freelance career by officially registering my business...

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Cloud Bill
Aug 18, 2025

How One Bug Cost Me Over $7,000 on Google Cloud

A painful but valuable lesson on cloud costs, API usage, and the simple preventative measures every developer should take...

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Cockpit Arena
Aug 13, 2025

Anatomy of a Nightmare Client

A real-world case study on the most important skill a freelancer can have: knowing when to walk away...

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Six Figure Project
Aug 07, 2025

My First Six-Figure Project

Three years. Three years na akong freelance developer. Sa loob ng panahong 'yon, sobrang dami nang pinagdaanan...

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Blog Post
Jul 24, 2025

'Satisfactorily Completed' vs. 'Client Satisfaction'

Para sa ating mga freelancers, ang kontrata ang ating sandigan at panangga. Nariyan lahat ng usapan...

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Basic Project
Jun 25, 2025

The 'Basic' Project: A Freelancer's Tale

Client: Yung project, basic lang. The 'basic' project: A system with inventory, user tracking, database...

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