Ganito Kasi 'Yan!

We often think success is about reaching the dream. But what happens when life takes you somewhere different from what you originally imagined? In this episode, Jacob sits down with Miss World Philippines 2025 and Miss World Asia Krishnah Gravidez to talk about dreams, redirection, and learning to trust your own journey. From growing up raised by her grandmother and single mother, to joining pagea...

Growing up often means leaving behind the places and people that once felt like home. But while independence can be exciting, it also comes with challenges that nobody really prepares you for. In this episode, Jacob and Lance sits down with Raven Rigor to talk about navigating life away from home. From dealing with loneliness, uncertainty, and the pressures of adulthood, to building a life of his...

Many people dream of reaching the top—but what happens when you finally get there? In this episode, Jacob sits down with CJ Opiaza to reflect on the journey that led her to Miss Grand International and the realities of life after the crown. From the challenges she faced before the spotlight, to the pressure, expectations, and questions that come after achieving a lifelong dream, CJ shares what she...

Everyone celebrates the success story—but not enough people talk about the messy middle. In this episode of GKY Live, Jacob and Lance sit down with AJAA to talk about what it's really like to pursue a dream while you're still in the process of building it. From taking risks and dealing with uncertainty to navigating pressure, growth, and expectations, the group shares the realities of chas...

We keep hearing about the “dream life” on social media—but what does it actually take to build it, and what does it cost behind the scenes? In this episode, Jacob and Lance sit down with fashion influencer and content creator Justin Bangsil on GKY Live to talk about his journey from treating fashion and content as a hobby to turning it into a career. He opens up about the moments that made him rea...

We often celebrate the victories people achieve, but rarely talk about the seasons that shape them before success arrives. In this episode of Ganito Kasi 'Yan, Jacob sits down with Binibining Pilipinas International 2024 and Miss International 2024 4th Runner-up Myrna Esguerra as she opens up about growing up with responsibility at a young age, navigating life’s different seasons, dealing with...

We keep hearing ‘live with intentionality’ but in the fast pace nature of our 20s, how do actually do it in our lives? In this episode, Jacob and Lance sit downs registered nurse, content creator and med student Rocky Aguirre on the very first GKY Live on how he ensured that his decisions and choices was shaped by his life goal and intentions. And how was his journey to owning his truth and how wa...

Finding an activity you love is one thing, but staying committed to it is another. As motivation comes and goes, consistency often comes down to something deeper than inspiration alone. In this episode, we continue our conversation with indoor cycling instructors Matthew Canete and Abby Guinto to talk about the realities of sustaining movement, balancing it with everyday life, and how fitness can...

Fitness isn’t just about routines, aesthetics, or staying “motivated.” At some point, it becomes something deeper, something that grounds you, challenges you, and sometimes even carries you through tough seasons. In this episode, we sit down with indoor cycling instructor Matthew Canete on his fitness journey beyond the bike, to talk about what it really takes to find your activity and make it par...

In this episode of Embracing Life’s Seasons, VXON talks about the journey behind the big stages, the loud cheers, and the milestones people get to see now. From the slower seasons where they were simply trying to keep going and trust the process, to finally holding their first major concert at SM Skydome and preparing for an even bigger stage at New Frontier Theatre, the group reflects on what it...

In GKY's newest series, Embracing Life Seasons , we talk about how we navigate the different seasons of life, and we are joined in our pilot episode with Sparks Camp season 3 camper and content creator Kim Bejerano . In the season of shifts and new beginnings, how did Kim handle all those changes? 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling Instagram | Facebook | X Ganito Kasi 'Yan! Insta...

How do we grieve of the friendships that we lost? In this episode, we talk all about friendships! What if the friends we once knew ... turns out to be somebody that we don't know anymore? How do we grieve the lost of a friendship that didn't end because of a fight... but because of growing apart? All that and more in this GKY episode! 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling ⁠I...

Kapag namiss mo... puwedeng balikan! Kaya nga this Saturday, nagbabalik si Jacob with a Tugon Po episode! HUWEW, tagal nang nawala nito. At ang unang problema ay alin ang pipiliin ng job-seeker na ang haba ng hair: isang trabaho high-paying pero against sa values o mababa ang pa-suweldo pero passion niya? 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠X⁠ Ganito Ka...

Kwentuhan tayo while naka-park si Jacob, g? Tara! In this episode, Jacob shares how Quarter 1 of 2026 was for him, and where he is in his journey. TLDR: Na-burnout siya ng mga lods, and with this, he talks about how to bounce back during a slump and how to find your footing to breeze through these times.

hi luvs! jacob here, thank u so much for being here all through out the eras, and this special episode is for you. in this episode, i share a part of myself that i rarely show. i'm used to talking about other people's journey, and now, i want to share you mine. thank you for believing in my dreams and my journey, and gky is now 6 because of all your support. thank you and ily all so much :...

For many of us, cycling is more than a workout—it’s 45 minutes away from the world. In this episode, we talk about how Gen Z is shifting the way we see fitness: less about aesthetics and intensity, more about feeling, community, and sustainability. With cycling instructor Julia, we explore movement as a form of release, reflection, and resilience—and why sometimes, the best way to deal with life i...

In this episode, nagbabalik si Ryan Suarez, a fellow Atenean graduate and professional, to talk about navigating life after submitting that last requirement and waiting for graduation. In this season of facing a crossroad of choices, where do you begin in finding yourself? And ano ang dapat mong i-expect when looking for your first job? Mahirap rin ba for everyone na makahanap ng trabaho ngayon? 

This week, we sit with content creator Gabby Salvador to talk about the realities of life after college — the uncertainty, the waiting, and the quiet pressure to already have everything figured out. From missing the rhythm of student life to navigating unanswered job applications, self-doubt in the workplace, and the expectations that come with adulthood, we unpack the messy in-between of post-gra...

“Is there a middle ground to do both pageantry and medicine?” In this episode, Jacob sits down with Dr. Gabbi Carballo, Miss Eco International Philippines 2026, to talk about her journey in pageantry while navigating the rigorous path of medical school. From competing on the Miss Universe Philippines stage to studying for exams and showing up in the hospital, Gabbi shares the realities of balancin...

“Ang bilis mag-resign ng Gen Z.” Pero reklamo ba talaga — o may dahilan?  In this episode, Jacob sits down with a fellow Atenean and now professional, Ryan Suarez, to talk about a question many people love to ask (and judge): bakit laging nagreresign ang Gen Z? From burnout and low pay to lack of growth, toxic work environments, and shifting priorities, we talk about what really drives young profe...

This Valentines, isang Reinang umaapaw ang ganda ang makikipagkwentuhan sa ating ultimate Gen Z tambayan. Dahil sasagutinang Reina Hispanoamericana 2025 Dia Mate ang mga tanong sa kanyang beginning at milestones in pageantry, at ano nga ba ang naging inspiration ng kanyang music? All that and more, dito pa rin sa Ganito Kasi Yan Specials! 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling Instag...

GKY Returns! At sa muling pagbabalik ng inyong ultimate Gen Z tambayan, sasamahan si Jacob ng isang host-podcaster at ang Dating Border ni Kuya, Bianca Gonzalez of Paano Ba ‘To: The Podcast. In this ever-changing economy na palipat-lipat ng trabaho ang mga Gen Zs, paano nga ba mag-establish ng career longevity? And how do you find what’s meant for you? 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Ma...

Sa pagtatapos ng isa na namang taon, babalikan ng ating Wandering Go-Getter ang kanyang high's and low's of 2025? At ano nga ba ang mga aral na babaunin natin at dadalhin this 2026? Happy new year, podmates! 📲 Follow our social media accounts: Jacob Maquiling Instagram | Facebook | X Lance Arevada Instagram Ganito Kasi 'Yan! Instagram | X Tugon Po Form: https://tinyurl.com/GKYTugonMo

May wish ka ba this Christmas? Dahil isang mapusong tagpo ng Tugon Po ang magaganap in this special episode of GKY, ano nga ba ang iilan sa mga hiling ng ating mga podmates this Christmas? At tutukan ang advice ng ating Wandering Go-Getter sa mga liham na ating tutugunan. Merry Christmas, podmates! 

This Saturday night ay magkaroon tayo ng pangmalakasang throwback with our Wandering Go-Getter Jacob, dahil babalikan natin ang isa na namang pasabog na taon for GKY. Sama-sama nating balikan ang unforgettable guest, insightful moments at pasabog na tagpo dito sa ating ultimate Gen Z tambayan. For any collaboration, brand partnership, and campaign run inquiries, e-mail us at info@thepodnetwork.com...