March 18, 2026 – Hotel Benilde Maison De La Salle, Malate, Manila – The Philippines is quickly becoming a major player in the global gaming world. With a young and creative workforce, local developers are already making waves, recently securing millions in sales leads at international events like Gamescom. To keep this momentum going, Xsolla, a global leader in video game commerce, is stepping up to help bridge the gap between education and the professional world.

Xsolla is teaming up with De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde to strengthen the local developer ecosystem. This partnership is all about making sure that what students learn in the classroom matches what the industry actually needs. By connecting global business expertise with local academic talent, they are building a stronger pipeline for the next generation of Filipino game creators.

Eric Lee, Head of Partnerships APAC from Xsolla and Norman Lee, Chairperson of the Game Design and Development Program from Benilde are at the forefront of this initiative. Their goal is to turn the Philippines into a top-tier creative hub. For students and aspiring developers, this means better access to tools, mentorship, and a clearer path to high-value jobs in the digital economy. It is not just about making games; it is about building sustainable businesses around those games.

Xsolla provides the essential tools that help developers, from small indie teams to giant AAA studios, handle things like funding, marketing, and making money from their creations. By bringing these resources to the Philippine market, they are giving local creators the same advantages that big international studios have, allowing Pinoy-made games to reach a global audience more easily.

As the gaming industry grows, it brings more than just entertainment; it brings high-paying jobs and boosts the country’s digital economy. This collaboration between Xsolla and Benilde shows how important it is for tech companies and schools to work together. When industry leaders invest in local talent, the entire tech community wins, paving the way for a future where the Philippines is a recognized leader in game development.

Work-from-home sounds like a dream—until your bed becomes your office, your office becomes your life, and burnout hits quietly. In this episode, we explore the real side of remote work in tech: building a routine that fits your personality, staying productive without overworking, and setting boundaries when your workplace is literally inside your home. Our guests share personal experiences, practical hacks, and honest lessons on avoiding burnout, managing distractions, maintaining career growth, and staying connected to people even while working alone.

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The “glass ceiling” in tech is real, but so are the tools to navigate it. In this episode, we talk about the strategies professionals—especially women—use to build resilience, advocate for themselves, and choose companies that genuinely support growth and leadership. Our guests share hard-earned lessons on promotion paths, workplace bias, burnout, and how finding the right company can make all the difference.

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Many big companies and banks in the Philippines still struggle with slow, manual tasks in their middle-office operations. Kissflow aims to change that by offering a low-code and no-code platform. This tool helps businesses fix these bottlenecks without needing to replace their entire existing core systems. It is all about making internal work smoother and faster.

In an interview with Rakesh Nandakumar, Associate Vice President, APAC, for transformation to work, Kissflow suggests a 3P governance model: Platform, People, and Process. It is not just about buying software; it is about having the right people and the right steps in place. This is especially important for highly regulated industries where compliance and control are top priorities.

Instead of just being another software seller, Kissflow acts as a partner. They help companies set up Centers of Excellence. This encourages regular employees to build their own simple apps to solve daily problems. It is a cultural shift that turns a traditional office into a tech-driven workplace.

In the world of banking, the message is clear: banks must start thinking like tech companies to stay ahead. Kissflow encourages starting with low-hanging fruit—those small, daily tasks that do not touch the main banking core but take up too much time. Digitizing these first can lead to big wins in productivity.

AI plays a big role in the platform. Kissflow uses AI to turn old spreadsheets into digital workflows and provides smart suggestions to improve how work gets done. However, the human touch is still vital. AI handles the heavy lifting of data, but people still make the big, final decisions.

The clock is ticking for large enterprises. With the goal of 100% digital operations, Kissflow believes companies need to move fast. Those who do not digitize within the next few years might find themselves falling behind their faster, more tech-savvy competitors.

Company culture is often marketed, but rarely explained. In this episode, we unpack how jobseekers—especially those early in their tech careers—can identify whether a company genuinely values its people or is simply selling a polished brand. Our guests share real experiences, red flags and green flags, and practical ways to evaluate leadership, communication, growth opportunities, and work-life boundaries before signing an offer.

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Not every tech role fits every person—and that’s okay. This episode explores how professionals can identify roles that align with their skills, values, working style, and long-term goals. From navigating role confusion in tech to understanding what different positions really look like day to day, our guests share how they found clarity, made pivots, and learned to prioritize fit over flashy benefits.

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Career growth isn’t always about climbing higher—sometimes it’s about branching out. In this episode, we explore the difference between vertical moves (promotions) and horizontal pivots (lateral moves or skill expansion). Our guests share how to evaluate your skills, goals, and the opportunities available to make a pivot that aligns with both your career aspirations and personal fulfillment.

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What happens when tech students are given just 30 minutes to prepare for an interview with a seasoned professional? In this episode, curiosity meets experience as students ask the questions they wish they could ask in class—about careers, mistakes, skills that actually matter, and what the industry looks like from the other side. Expect candid answers, unexpected insights, and lessons you won’t find in a syllabus.

THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY:Agora: https://www.agora.io/ KAKACOMPUTER PODCASTYouTube: /KakaComputerSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/34U0tp1tNHJyhtmY0tUlm7?si=95ad335749034c44 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/company/kakacomputer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kakacomputer.podcast Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/eaff2c7e-b420-473b-b2ab-78c189a6b3c6/kakacomputer-weekly-guide-for-it-insights Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/KaKaComputer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kakacomputer.podcast/ Website: https://kakacomputer.com/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kakacomputer.podcast This episode is edited by:Bea Blando