Hallu! I'm Gia, a Filipina electronics engineer and tech startup founder. Prior to my official professional career (i.e. before graduating from college and obtaining my engineering license), I'd had a lot of informal work experiences such as freelance writing, online selling, online teaching, and more. Technically, I’ve been a “raketera” since I was around 12 … Continue reading Welcome to the Raketera’s World!
LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES DO NOT PROTECT YOUR LIFE
I am a Financial Advisor, don't get me wrong. But my pet peeve talaga is the pitch where it says "protect your life with an insurance policy." I HATE the word protect. Because insurance does NOT protect your life, and will NOT protect you from accidents and critical illnesses. And I think this seemingly minor … Continue reading LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES DO NOT PROTECT YOUR LIFE
My Journey and Why I Created Engr. Raketera
Ang tagal-tagal kong pinag-iisipan kung paano ‘yung best way to share my story. Nung sinimulan ko kasi ‘tong page, bara-bara pa lang haha di ko pa talaga nilagay ‘yung story kung bakit ko siya ginawa. 😅 But let me start out by stating the most important fact: When I created this page exactly 29 days … Continue reading My Journey and Why I Created Engr. Raketera
Tipid Hack: Hair Edition
I really do not like spending a lot on temporary things. I've always wanted my hair colored something lighter than my natural color (jet black). But I've never seen the point of paying thousands of pesos for it, especially because sobrang bilis humaba ng buhok ko. Gusto ko lang maging praktikal 😅 Me and my … Continue reading Tipid Hack: Hair Edition
The Ultimate Secret to Success is Wanting Success
"What is the secret to success?" 🙋♀️ Sabi ng iba, the secret to success is being able to get up after every failure. Sa iba naman daw, it’s a combination of hard work and luck. For others, it’s patience and motivation. Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera Let me start out by saying that first of all, success means … Continue reading The Ultimate Secret to Success is Wanting Success
Finding X where X = Ikigai
"BAKIT ko ba ginagawa 'to? BAKIT ba ko dapat mag-effort?" 😩 According sa previous post ko about Growth Mindset, if we put in effort, magiging magaling rin tayo. Pero for this mindset to be effective, dapat maintindihan din natin.. BAKIT? PARA SAAN BA? Kasi hindi ka gaganahan mag-effort to improve yourself kung hindi mo alam kung … Continue reading Finding X where X = Ikigai
Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
"Honor student nung high school. Pagdating ng college, anyare?" Lagi kong nakikita at naririnig 'yan (lalo na sa engineering courses 🤣). Relate? 🙋♀️ When I was in elementary and high school, I would get high grades without trying too hard. People around me would think na subsob ako sa pag-aaral. Akala nila sobrang okay ng study habits … Continue reading Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset
10 Motivational Quotes for When You’re Feeling Like a Failure
Sabi ko sa previous post ko, it's better to mess up while doing something meaningful. But let's face it - whether we're doing something meaningful or not, the feeling of messing up just really sucks. 😢 There will simply be days when you will:😣 feel like a total failure.😩 feel like the whole world is crashing down on … Continue reading 10 Motivational Quotes for When You’re Feeling Like a Failure
That Time I Went on TV
Back in 2012, I was invited to guest at a morning show sa isang major TV network for my raket at that time (my online store). Good opportunity sana yun, pero di ako tumuloy. Aside from the fact na hindi ako morning person (hehe), di ako tumuloy kasi natakot ako sa ganun kalaking publicity that … Continue reading That Time I Went on TV
Invention vs. Innovation
Okay, let's be honest. Hindi ko talaga kilala kung sino si Gabor George Burt until I saw this quote HAHAHA! I really need to get more acquainted with famous people in the industry, I know. Anyway, ang ganda kasi ng quote na yan and very timely sa gusto kong sabihin. So, what triggered me to … Continue reading Invention vs. Innovation
Engr. Raketera 