Importance of Beep Card

Ang laki ng benepisyo ng pagkakaroon ng Beep card para sa aming mag-asawa.

Lalo ngayon na nakatira kami dito sa Boni, Mandaluyong ay kitang-kita ang dulot nitong ginhawa sa amin.

Gamit na gamit namin ito sa pagsakay ng MRT patungo sa aming pupuntahan (Ayala Station, Taft Station o Shaw Station).

Dati pumipila pa ko para bumili ng single-journey card doon mismo sa loob ng MRT Station subalit may mga times na sobrang haba ng pila at napapansin ko na bakit ang iba dire-diretso lang sa pagpasok at pagtap ng kanilang kulay asul na card.

Doon ako nagpasya at naimpluwensyahan ng asawa ko na kumuha na rin ng sarili kong Beep card (sya kasi may sarili at hinihintay pa nya kong makabili ng single-journey card).

Hindi lang sa MRT nagagamit ang Beep card, kundi pati sa pagsakay sa BGC Bus.

Sana mas lumawak pa ang sakop nito nang sa ganun cashless na ang lahat ng transaksyon at napaka-convenient na rin.

Sa mga Beep card users, sumasang-ayon ba kayo sa blog post kong ito?

GitHub vs GitLab vs Bitbucket: Which Repository Wins?

When it comes to hosting and managing code, three platforms dominate the conversation: GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket. Each has carved out its niche, but which one truly stands out?

🔹 GitHub

The largest and most popular platform, GitHub thrives on community. With millions of open-source projects, it’s the go-to for collaboration, visibility, and integrations. If you want exposure and a vast ecosystem, GitHub is hard to beat.

🔹 GitLab

GitLab shines with its all-in-one DevOps approach. Beyond version control, it offers built-in CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and security tools. Teams that value a single, integrated workflow often lean toward GitLab.

🔹 Bitbucket

Bitbucket is Atlassian’s answer to Git hosting, tightly integrated with Jira and Trello. It’s especially appealing for enterprises already invested in the Atlassian ecosystem. Its support for private repositories from the start made it a favorite for closed-source projects.

🏆 The Verdict

• For open-source and community projects: GitHub

• For integrated DevOps pipelines: GitLab

• For Atlassian-heavy teams: Bitbucket

Ultimately, the “best” depends on your team’s priorities. If collaboration and visibility matter most, GitHub wins. If seamless CI/CD is key, GitLab is your champion. And if your workflow revolves around Atlassian tools, Bitbucket is the natural fit.

The Ultimate Guide to Growing and Monetizing Your Blog

Blogging isn’t just about writing—it’s about creating value, building connections, and turning your passion into profit. If you’ve ever wondered how to take your blog from hobby to business, here’s a clear roadmap you can follow.

1. ✍️ Create Useful Blog Posts With a Clear Takeaway

Every post should solve a problem or answer a question. Think in formats like:

• How to guides

• 7 ways to improve something

• Ultimate guide to a topic

• 8 things you need to know about

👉 The goal: readers should leave with actionable steps they can apply immediately.

2. 📈 Grow Your Traffic Organically With SEO + Pinterest

Traffic is the lifeblood of your blog.

• Use long-tail keywords in every post (e.g., “easy vegan dinner recipes for beginners” instead of just “vegan recipes”).

• Leverage Pinterest as a visual search engine—create eye-catching pins that link back to your posts.

👉 The goal: consistent, organic traffic without relying on paid ads.

3. 📧 Build and Nurture Your Email List

Your email list is your most valuable asset. Social media algorithms change, but your list is yours forever.

• Offer a freebie (like a checklist or mini-guide) to encourage sign-ups.

• Send regular, helpful emails to build trust and keep readers engaged.

👉 The goal: create a loyal audience that you can reach anytime.

4. 💡 Monetize With Products and Services

Don’t just rely on ads—create your own income streams. Options include:

• Digital products (ebooks, templates, printables)

• Services (consulting, coaching, freelancing)

• Physical products (merch, books)

• Online courses (teach what you know)

👉 The goal: diversify income and build a sustainable business.

5. 🛠️ Follow a Clear System

Instead of trying to do everything at once, focus on proven systems:

• Plan your content calendar

• Batch tasks (writing, graphics, promotion)

• Track results and refine what works

👉 The goal: avoid burnout and keep moving forward strategically.

✅ Summary

Here’s your step-by-step roadmap:

1. Create useful blog posts with a takeaway

2. Grow your traffic with SEO + Pinterest

3. Build your email list

4. Monetize with products or courses

5. Use proven systems to scale

✨ Takeaway: Blogging success comes from consistency, strategy, and creating value. Focus on building traffic, nurturing your email list, and monetizing with products—and you’ll have a blog that grows and earns sustainably.

Pamasahe 2026

Ang blog post na ito ay para maalala ko kung magkano ang pamasahe sa mga karaniwang pampublikong sasakyan o transportasyon na madalas naming sakyan.

- MRT Boni to MRT Ayala: 8 pesos

- Ayala BGC Bus (to St. Lukes): 15 pesos

- One Ayala Bus Alabang (Direcho): 50 pesos

- Alabang (Vista Terminal) Bus to One Ayala: 50 pesos

- MRT Boni to MRT Taft: 10 pesos

- LRT Taft to LRT PITX: 22 pesos

- LRT Taft to LRT Dr. Santos Ave (Sucat): 27 pesos

- Bus PITX to SM Bacoor: 30 pesos

Patuloy kong ia-update ang post na ito para sa iba pang pamasahe.

Maraming salamat sa iyong pagbabasa.

Shakey's to Potato Corner - Magkaano-ano Nga Ba?

• Shakey's
• Peri-Peri Chicken
• Potato Corner
• R&B
• Project Pie

Di ko alam na related at sister company pala ang mga ito. Nakita ko lang ang mga pangalan nila sa likod ng Supercard na inavail ko sa Peri-Peri Chicken (sa una) at Shakey's (sa pangalawang taon).

Tatlo palang sa kanila ang nasubukan at nakainan ko na (Shakey's, Peri-Peri Chicken at Potato Corner). Dun sa dalawa (R&B at Project Pie) ay hindi pa at kung may pagkakataon ay ita-try ko. Ang kaso hindi ko alam kung saan ba meron at saang parte ng lugar sila matatagpuan.

Hanggang dito na lang muna at maraming salamat sa iyong pagbabasa kaibigan.

Panda Express Fortune Cookie

- Be bold, try something new.

- Success will be yours.

- You will find yourself at a happy crossroads.

- You are in the company of exceptional friends - enjoy.

Murang Promo, Pero May Hidden Agenda

Ang dami sa Facebook na ads na nagpapakita ng promo sa ganito sa ganyan lalong lalo na sa beauty treatment like facial or hair. Maeengganyo ka na mag-avail at pumunta tapos pag andun ka na, ang serbisyong ibibigay sayo hindi kaparehas nung serbisyo pag regular rate. Nakakatawa at nakakatakot kasi habang ginagawa pa lang ang serbisyo, bigla ka nang ino-offeran ng sobrang mahal na package. Sasabihin na discounted pa pero wag ka 12 months or 1 year na facial or treatment, tumataginting na lagpas 100k+ in pesos.

Natuto na kami at napasubo dun sa isang facial salon sa may Makati. Nadenggoy kami at ngayon nagbabayad ng monthly amortization na 10k+. Kaya pag may nakita ulit kami at gusto lang namin masubukan eh ginagrab pa rin namin pero pag yung offer part na eh mariin naming sinasabi na pag iisipan pa.

Never again na sa mga ganitong scheme. May time pa nga na na-offer-an pa kami ng products na pagkamahal-mahal. Lesson learned na lang at charge to experience. Magagamit pa rin naman namin yung mga products at yung services na na-avail namin. May walong buwan pa kami para bayaran sa bangko yung na-avail namin, chinarge ko kasi sa credit card ko at bayad na straight sa kanila yung presyo.

Kahit gaano ka pa kaingat sa pera, may mga scheme talaga na nakaka-loko. Diyan sila kumikita.

Kaya ingat sa mga promo na parang too good to be true—madalas pera lang ang habol. Lesson learned na namin, at sana magsilbing babala na rin ito sa iba.

Rediscovering Tumblr: A Cool Microblogging Platform

I decided to check it out since I keep receiving emails from them. Honestly, I don’t even remember why—maybe I created an account there a long time ago.

I searched online to see what Tumblr is all about and found that it’s a popular microblogging and social networking platform. It lets users create, share, and reblog multimedia content—photos, videos, GIFs, and text—on a customizable, short-form blog.

The idea of reblogging caught my attention. Imagine your posts getting popular when others reblog or share them with their friends or followers. Who knows, your content might even go viral!

Now I’m wondering if I should continue my presence there and get active again.

Anyway, if you’re curious about Tumblr, check out their site and see if it sparks your interest.

Happy blogging!

Not An Instagram User...

Dati nacurious ako ano bang meron sa Instagram kasi bukambibig at nababasa ko online. Nalaman ko na para pala ito sa mga taong mahilig magpicture at magcapture ng videos tapos pwedeng i-upload at maview ng ibang tao.

Gumawa ako ng account dati pero until now eh bihira or once in a blue moon ko lang ata yun naopen. Patok eto sa mga Gen Z at Millenials.

Anyway, sa mga interesado, i-click ang link ng Instagram. 

By the way, bago ko makalimutan, ang Instagram is owned by Facebook (now Meta).

Happy uploading and sharing!

Do You Believe In New Year's Resolution?

Every first day of the year, people get used to New Year's Resolution stuff. They tend to list all the bad things they want to change, including the habits they did in the past. I don't know why it only happens whenever a new year comes. Actually, people can change anytime (but be sure it is for the good and you must be serious in attaining it) without a specific day in mind. I think it becomes part of people's to do list every year.

Anyway, I think it seems that they use it as an excuse because they can change or do the things listed on their New Year's resolution for a short period of time and then get back to their old routine. It is as if they're fooling around, taking everything as a joke and deceiving themselves in the first place. Just like what I said, people can change if they really want, regardless of what day or time. But remember full change takes time and gradual steps just to reach the desired outcome. We cannot say that today we want to get rid of our bad attitude and expect it to happen immediately. We are humans and not robots that follow every input we received. We have our own thinking and independent mind that tells us which is right and which is wrong. We, in ourselves, are the one who can tell what we need to acquire.

My final message is there is nothing wrong in keeping your list of new year's resolution as long as you put them into action and make it as your lifetime attitude. Of course, if you see that there are things you need to improve upon, you are free to do so as change is one of the constant things in this world (aside from time and God). Besides, it becomes part of human life so it's understandable. The only point I want you to understand is change doesn't choose the time or day. It can occur anytime. I hope it makes sense. Happy reading!

Do We Need to Set Up Christmas Tree When Christmas is Near?

I don't think so if setting them out is necessary, all I know is it becomes a traditional act of every Christian around the world. They get their Christmas tree out of the storage room or box (others purchase a new one) and set it up either in or out of their house. Expect it to see when BER months arrive (September, October, November, and December. Sometimes, you’ll even see it on January and February). It's also the same on Christmas lanterns and lights that we commonly see hang up and decorated on the wall of every house.

But the question is do we really need to have them set up in our house especially this coming Christmas? I think it does not really matter whether we set it up or not, as long as we never forget the meaning of Christmas: Gift-giving, attending the night masses (Simbang Gabi) and the like are the things we should continuously do during and after Christmas. Besides, it is the thought that counts and the presence of our loved ones. It doesn’t matter whether you haven’t received a new toy or gift, even if there are no delicious foods on your table or anything else because that is not the spirit of Christmas. The quality time we have together with our family and friends are the most important of all.

Above all, Jesus Christ is the center of it and the reason why we should celebrate Christmas. But it's not only in Christmas we must do the above acts because honestly, every day can be Christmas for each and every one of us. Share your love with people endear to you, and it will surely be recognized by them. Smile and the world will smile back at you.

Build Up Your Portfolio And Earn From It In The Future

I am currently reading a book and always see this advice, "Build up your portfolio and you will eventually earn from it in the future". It's like planting a seed where you put your full attention. You will water and tender it, making sure that no grass grows beside it or worms live on it and above all, it gets enough sunlight. And I assure you, you will reap its fruits just like the benefits you will get from your income-generating assets (stocks, bonds, mutual funds) and written articles.

I noticed that my efforts paid off and continue building up my income. I write and write while a passive income comes in. It keeps accumulating. Before, the only source of income I knew was from the salary I got from 9 to 5 hours of work. But after I discovered this legitimate way of earning, it adds up to my income. I didn't believe that it was possible. I was a skeptic person back then. I also started building up my portfolio (assets) in mutual funds despite others say that we, young investors, should invest in risky investments. The reason why they urge that is because young people have more time to invest. If ever we got bankrupt and failed, we can easily recover, stand up and get back on the track unlike older people. But I decided to go first in the mutual fund to get the taste of it before I try the very risky one (like stocks).

Anyway, I'm happy that I get paid every month by the sites I write on. Squidoo pays me. Sirgo pays me. And ExpertsColumn pays me as well (those sites paid me before). I love the feeling of getting money from these sites because I feel I am doing the right thing and using my time properly. I don't want to focus my time tending one business only because I learn that to get rich, we should work smarter, not harder. Learn to build up your portfolio and earn from it in the future.