Category Archives: Work & Business

The Death of Philippines Salt Industry

I saw this news from the Manila times that the Philippines imports 93% of its salt from Australia, China, Thailand, and New Zealand. Isn’t this ridiculous of a country surrounded by sea?

Philippines Salt Industry

The Philippines used to have a lot of salt manufacturers until the “Act for Salt Iodization Nationwide” (ASIN law), or Republic Act 8172, The ASIN law passed in 1995 required local producers to shift to iodized salt production.

The DTI is required to …

Know yourself and know what you’re good at

A few weeks ago I had the privileged to be interviewed by The Big Picture Philippines Podcast to share my experience of working from home.

I have been working from home since 2010 as a freelance and in June 2011 I am affiliated with a company, so basically about a little more than 8 years now. I had my fair share of ups and downs in the industry but thankfully I am still here, grinding …