Everyday People PH

What would you sacrifice to chase a better future? Meet Mariel Idos Bacudio – a registered nurse from Pangasinan, Philippines, now rebuilding her life as an international student in Canada. But her journey is far from typical. She and her husband made the heartbreaking decision to leave their children behind in the Philippines to pursue new opportunities abroad. In this episode, we unpack the emot...

This is part two of a two-part episode with Kevin Vallejos. If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, I recommend giving it a listen, but it's not necessary. Kevin is a graduate of St. Paul University in Surigao, Philippines with a degree in Accountancy. He was previously a financial advisor and is currently a freelance virtual accountant. He graduated from Seneca Polytechnic with a certificate i...

Are you considering coming to Canada on a student visa but feel unsure or overwhelmed about the process? Are you curious about what life is like as an international student in Canada? If so, this episode is perfect for you! This is part one of a two-part episode with Kevin Vallejos. Kevin is a graduate of St. Paul University in Surigao, with a degree in Accountancy. He was previously a financial a...

This is Part 2 of our interview with Rhoda Damo. Rhoda is a Registered Nurse and a graduate of Mariano Marcos State University. She also pursued Juris Doctor at Manuel L. Quezon University and is now working as a legal analyst in the Philippines. Please note that this interview was conducted last year in 2021, but the insights Rhoda shared are still highly relevant today. During the interview, Rho...

This is Part 1 of our interview with Rhoda Damo. Rhoda is a Registered Nurse and a graduate of Mariano Marcos State University. She also pursued Juris Doctor at Manuel L. Quezon University and is now working as a legal analyst in the Philippines. Please note that this interview was conducted last year in 2021, but the insights Rhoda shared are still highly relevant today. In this episode, Rhoda op...

Lee Grande is a full-time faculty at the Mariano Marcos state University  since June 2008. Her field of specialization is Mathematics and  Statistics. Her experience in teaching ranges from High school to  Graduate School including the tertiary level. She is currently in-charge  of the Reading Center at the College of Agriculture, Food and  Sustainable Development, MMSU. H...

"Compete with yourself. Your grades do not define who you are." - Lee Grande, Lee Grande is a full-time faculty at the Mariano Marcos state University since June 2008. Her field of specialization is Mathematics and Statistics. Her experience in teaching ranges from High school to Graduate School including the tertiary level. She is currently in-charge of the Reading Center at the College of Agricu...

This is part 2 of episode 2 with Dr. Ina Irapta, an OB-Gynecologist. Medical Doctors like everyday people have vulnerabilities and struggles which she shared to us. In this conversation she talked about a very small habit that has a big impact in her quality of life and productivity. Very small that it only takes 5 minute a day - that's awesome. Pinag-usapan din namin kung bakit listening to podca...

Dr. Ina Irapta is an Ob-Gynecologist currently working in a public hospital in La Union, Philippines. She shared to us her journey working as a nurse and becoming a medical doctor. We discussed the cause of cervical cancer and its prevention. If you are currently diagnosed with this illness, keep listening because with her vast experience, she will guide you what to do. To all ladies who want to m...

Jucris is a Telecommunication Network Engineer in the Middle East, currently in Sharjah. He has a total of 9 years of solid field experience. We talked about the considerations in executing projects, how they adjusted to this pandemic, safety in working at heights and telecommunications tools. He is also a vlogger in youtube. You can find him at @PersevereBlog and @Persever Vlog at facebook. We ta...

A Telecom Engineer's Life in The Middle East