This episode explores the long-standing belief that career growth and quality tech jobs are centralized in Metro Manila, and how this perception affects Bisaya professionals when making life-changing career decisions.

Through lived experiences, the discussion examines whether migrating to Manila is still a necessity—or if remote work, regional hubs, and local ecosystems have shifted the playing field. The goal is to challenge assumptions, surface hard truths, and give listeners a more grounded framework for deciding where to build their tech careers.

To help listeners decide where to put limited energy: building projects, joining communities, or creating content.

Stop chasing hype and start choosing wisely. In this New Year–themed episode, the panel looks ahead to 2026 to unpack which tech skills are truly worth investing in—and which ones may no longer deliver the same value. Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, Ike Gabriel Yuson, and Neil Ivan Palacios reflect on skills that peaked in 2025, those that quietly became essential, and how trends in cloud, AI, and platform engineering are reshaping career paths.

To close the January run with actionable advice for listeners at any stage—students, shifters, juniors, or burned-out seniors.

Why do most tech goals fade by February? This episode challenges the idea that motivation alone drives lasting change and reframes New Year’s resolutions around systems, habits, and intentional constraints. Will Jose, Trixie Organiza, Nhyl Ibañez, and Isaeus Guiang share practical insights on building workflows, routines, and environments that support consistency beyond Q1. The discussion focuses on sustainable goal-setting, realistic productivity practices, and how engineers and tech professionals can design systems that make progress inevitable—even when motivation runs low.

Shift thinking from academic lessons to real-world problem-solving, business awareness, and leadership thinking.

Demystify how young professionals step into leadership roles—not through titles, but through influence, ownership, and initiative. Join Marc Ian, Jon David Frilles, Maki Villano, and Kayne Rodrigo as they share real-world experiences on leading projects, earning trust within teams, and driving impact early in their careers. The discussion focuses on practical lessons, mindset shifts, and everyday actions that help engineers grow into leaders while continuing to build strong technical foundations.

Demystify AI careers — what’s real, what’s hype, and how beginners can actually get started.