Bayanihan Circle's Podcast - Living and working in The Philippines

Join David Yang for his weekly "Fintech Focus" podcast. Today, David shares his thoughts on the government in El Salvador providing $30 for crypto for its people and what digital currencies created by governments may mean in the future.

Today, David and Aya Walraven discuss what is new in the crypto world. They discuss the recent changes in El Salvador and how the China Ban may actually have the opposite effect than what it was planned for. Aya shares the recent update from Goldman Sachs and what the upgrade to Taproot means for the crypto market.

Bayanihan Circle Podcast continues to focus on how The Philippines has adapted during COVID with HR and Recruitment specialists joining Oli, David, and Paul.   Today, Emman Salazar joins the podcast to talk about Concepcion Industrial Corporation has coped. He shares some human interest stories, how manufacturing has changed over the past 12 months, and the lengths and actions that Emman and his team took to ensure everyone's safety.

Fleur Saguid, VP for HR at UpLoan, joins The Bayanihan Circle podcast to share her expertise in all things HR and Recruitment.   Madam HR (as Fleur is better known), talks about how COVID has impacted HR and Recruitment in The Philippines. We spend some time talking about the tech start-up environment and how that is changing the face of traditional recruitment.   We also find out what The Philippines means to Fleur and, whether or not she likes to eat balut.

Fintech Focus, brought to you by konex.work and in partnership with Bayanihan Circle podcast, welcomes #cryptodave back for his weekly insights and discussion about the crypto-currency market.   Today, David discusses market price movement and manipulations, what does FUD means, and is Elon working on a greener way in mine? Tune in to find out more!

Mark Joseph Cancino, the HR business partner at Canva, joins David, Oil, and Paul to share his thoughts on how recruitment and HR have adapted and will continue to adapt over the upcoming months.   Mark shares his story from the teacher into HR and why he decided to make that change. We also discuss the current trend in the recruitment of not disclosing the salary for candidates and how the tech world in The Philippines continues to go from strength to strength.   In connection with konex.work, Bayanihan Circle Podcast, and our guests want to promote the Philippines' burgeoning recruitment world and talent pool. If you or your company have questions or want to join us on this journey, please get in touch!

Anna Carreon joins the Bayanihan Circle podcast team today for an in-depth discussion about how HR and Recruitment have and continues to change in the "new normal".  Anna shares her stories of how interviewing skills have had to improve and the challenges faced to enhance employee engagement.   We touch briefly on the benefits of a 4-day working week and also which industries have been able to pivot well during COVID and which one may have been able to do a better job.

David is joined by Aya Walraven, COO at Basset Inc. (https://basset.ai/) on today's podcast. David and Aya talk about what is driving current performance in the crypto world and how this may play out. We also hear about Aya's backstory, her story through Crytpo and what she is currently working on. 

Today we focus on what the impact has been following Elon Musk's decision that Tesla will no longer be accepting Bitcoin for car transactions until the way that coins are mined is made more sustainable. 

Join Coach Shane and some of the Nomad Girls football team as they share their fond memories of how the team started, the games, the friendship formed and the lasting impact the team had on each of their lives

David today shares his insights on the crypto current markets performance over the past couple of weeks, the highs and lows and what to expect, what is Dogecoin, and is it a worthwhile investment? David also explains the benefits of Binance Coin and how Elon Musk stress-tested the crypto world. We are live every Thursday at 6 pm PH Time, please, tune in!  

In today's focus on FinTech, David Yang shares his thoughts and expertise on why Bitcoin and Ethereum had achieved all-time high over the past week and the significance of TIMES magazine accepting Bitcoin on their balance sheet.   That said, the biggest story by half in the cryptocurrency world was the IPO of Coinbase. This is a huge development in the industry and while Coinbase may not have been the first to do this, they are most certainly the largest. David provides some narrative around the potential changes to the landscape this may have

In today's podcast, David shares his knowledge regarding NFT's, what they are, how they work, and how to invest in them. David also talks about the recent volatility in the cryptocurrency market, and why watching crypto every day is bad for your health!

The team behind the Bayanihan Circle podcast is extremely excited and proud to announce a new partnership with  David Yang, from www.konex.work. David, as well as being behind Konex (HR for the people by the people) is also a well-versed financial expert. His passion is to share his specialist insights and knowledge with as many people as possible so that they can benefit.   Over the next few months, David will be a weekly guest on the Bayanihan Circle podcast to discuss Bitcoin, Blockchain, and cryptocurrency. In today's first recording of #FintechThursday, David explains, in the simplest form, what Bitcoin is, how it works and why it's disrupting the financial industry.  

Mario Domingo, The Group Chief Technology Officer at Chi-X Asia Pacific Holdings, joins the team for today's Bayanihan Circle podcast recording.   Mario shares his stories of moving a complex operation from Hong Kong to The Philippines, the decision marking process behind that, and some of the challenges that he faced along the way. As well as this, Mario takes time to explain the whole Crypto Currency and Bitcoin industry and what the future may look like.   Humble, insightful, and knowledgeable, Mario has a unique way of explaining large complex problems in their simplest terms and, as such, able to work towards a solution that makes it better and easier for everyone.

David Yang, from Konex, joins Oli and Paul on today's podcast to discuss the recruitment industry in The Philippines and how Konex is looking to disrupt the industry>   David, a finance guy by trade, explains how Konex has taken the lessons of free marketing from finance and Bitcoin and applied those learnings to recruitment. He shares what the future plans look like for Konex, and, that above all, their north star is just making things better, for everyone.

Today, Chris Urbano joins Oli and Paul to share his story of how and why he started winery.ph. Chris, a lifelong wine fan, starter winery.ph in 2017 as a way and means to introduce a border selection of wines to the Filipinos. Chris identified that while the choice of wines that are available here is not the problem, distribution is. With his usual flair and dedication, Chris went about setting up winery,ph in an attempt to address this inconsistency.    Right now, winery.ph prides itself on its ability to deliver at almost anywhere within The Philippines, a fact that Chris is extremely proud of. Also, Chris will share his passion regarding local food and how he actually has a Filipino cookbook available on Amazon, The World of Filipino Cooking by Chris Ubano, and his amazing knowledge of the history of local cuisine.   As a special THANK YOU to the listeners of the Bayanihan Circle podcast, any purchase of 3kPHP or above on winery.ph will get a discount of 1kPHP when you use the code bayanihan1000 at check-out. 

Mike Besa, the fountain of all golf in The Philippines, and current Marketing Director of Puerto Azul Golf Course and Country Club, is the first guest on the Bayanihan Circle podcast for 2021.   Mike shares how, after a series of sporting achievements, he found golf. He talks about his experience in editing sports magazines, relationships with some of the major golf brands, and, now, his current venture, as Marketing Director at the prestigious Puerto Golf and Country Club.   Mike shares his expert insights on golf, hints, and tips for beginners and non-beginners alike, and the future developments at Puerto Azul. He also talks about how the future of the Men's and Ladies' golf game is currently looking like in The Philippines and what could be done to improve further.   For any local golfers and fans, this is a must listen.

In this month "Francis Kong in your pocket", we go a little deeper into the recent social media posts from Francis Kong regarding books. During November, Francis posted a series of posts across his social media platforms sharing 7 books that he recommends. These books are:-   "You'll get through this", "The ruthless elimination of hurry", "Known", "The practise", "You are not alone", "Futureproof your career and company" and "2030".   Francis explains why he chose these books, what can be gleaned from these books and why it's important to be a "perpetual learner" right now.  

he team from Asticom join Bayanihan Circle Podcast today to discuss how they handled 2020 and, as a result, growing into 2021. Fun, informative and with a clear and unshakeable passion and commitment to their people, Asticom held a mirror up to themselves early on in 2020 to see how they could improve. These are sometimes the hardest conversations to have, however, are usually the most rewarding.    After identifying areas of opportunities internally, they went to work to fix them and, as a result, have become a trusted partner for their clients. Authentic and genuine, enthusiastic and  agile, Asticom show signs of going from strength to strength as 2021 approaches.

Jet Casimiro joins Paul and Oli today on the podcast. Jet explains how he fell in love with Arsenal Football Club and his love for photography and why it's important to see the underbelly of Manila. He also provides insights into his BPO journey, favourite foods and what The Philippines means to him. The way Jet describes Filipinos, in general, is, possibly, one of the funniest quotes we have had on the podcast to date. It's a light-hearted, funny and insightful discussion today, so grab a cold one and some snacks and tune in.

Natassia Anoche joins the podcast today to discuss all things Recruitment related. Natassia shares some of her trade secrets on how her and her team have managed during COVID. She shared how recruitment teams are working during COVID and also the importance of remote interviews and how these will continue to play a role in recruitment into 2021 and beyond

Coach Cai Abbass (or badass!!) shares how a break-up contributed to her entering her first Spartan race and how that then set her on a journey to the absolute top in Spartan racing and onto a Spartan Coach.   Cai also talks about her passions in mental health and the moment she decided she needed to get away from the rat race and set her ladder against the right wall. Join the podcast today to share her inspiration story.

Oli and Paul welcome the RareJob Philippines family to the Bayanihan Circle Podcast! We have the amazing Yasusha Nishijo, the Chief Executive Officer, Kiara Cutamora-Tackett Human Resource Division Director, Marvin Relente Director of the Product-Engineering Division, and Anna Laurene Sendaydiego the Corporate Division Director. Join in as we talk about opportunities that they are building for the country, how the business is doing during the pandemic, and so much more.

Nick joins the podcast to share his insights and experience of living and working In The Philippines. Nick tells stories of the hotel industry in The Philippines, how that changed during COVID and what the future looks like. 

Paco Magsaysay joins the Bayanihan Circle podcast to share the story of how he launched Carmen's Best Ice Cream.   It's a wonderful story about a family run business that wanted to give something back to the community. This was the driving force behind why Paco got into the ice cream industry. A story of passion and of family and shows that nothing really can replace hard work and determination. Join the discussion and see how passion led this family into living their dream!

Ted Katagi from Kenja joins the podcast to talk and share insights on what Kenja is, what it does, why it does what it does and how it does what it does. Ted speaks with real passion about his background and why he decided to start Kenja. He shares stories of his current clients and why they have expanded into The Philippines.   Ted shares what Kenja will bring to The Philippines, regardless of industry and shares some very exciting news

Tune in to today's podcast as we welcome Cedric Hodreal as a guest. Cedric shares the story of how football is returning to The Philippines after COVID. He shares with real enthusiasm, the precautions that are currently in place to protect the fans, players and coaches alike and how the new season will shape up.   Hear as well Cedric's background story and how a passion for a skateboard started his love affair with football.

Join Francis Kong on the podcast and listen to his suggestions on what actions companies and business owners/leaders can be taking RIGHT NOW that will allow them to prepare for 2021.   Francis, a true thought leader in ever sense of the word, shares the journey that 2020 has lead business on and how the best companies will come out stronger and better prepared for 2021. He sums up 2021 in one word, agile.

Delimondo was once an unfamiliar canned product offered in one of the weekend markets in Makati, then soon became a well loved product for its premium meats worldwide; including Filipino relatives abroad soon reaching out to as far as being available in Taiwan, Thailand and Australia.  Know more about how Delimondo, a spectacular local grown brand has grown to become one of the most in-demand tasteful cravings in the market from their root belief and saying that "delicious high-quality food need not be complicated at Delimondo".  This podcast is as delicious as its own products! Come give a quick listen on this beautiful Tuesday as we are joined on this recording with Delimondo's own wonderful Marielle Siapno (Assistant Marketing Manager) and Herbert Cruz (AVP Business Development).  

Chris Mackintosh joins Paul on today's Bayanihan Circle podcast to talk all things BPO related. Chris shares his experiences of how well The Philippines has coped during the COVID situation and how the BPO world in general, and Peak Outsourcing in particular, are making things work in the current climate.   It's a heartfelt, honest and frank discussion about the challenges and how the companies that are true to their values and core beliefs, will exit stronger. Chris is an expert in his field and has some priceless advise for anyone in the BPO world right now. When asked what does The Philippines mean to him, Chris simply answered: "The Philippines is my life". Wonderful guest and a worthwhile listen

Paige Hughes joins Oil and Paul on today's podcast to share her experiences of living and working in The Philippines. She shares her insights on what working a UK shift pattern brings in The Philippines and her favourite places to visit.  

Icy Marinas a.k.a "Dixie" joins the podcast to talk about all the ingredients entrainment during the COVID pandemic. This was recorded at the height of lockdown in The Philippines so some of the information shared may be outdated.   Dixie does share how local clubs and bars are adapting to the change and the new social distancing measures and what the industry may look like in 6-12 months time. Come join us and listen to Dixie's insights! 

Frederic Levy joins the Bayanihan Circle podcast to talk about his 15 years in The Philippines. He shares how The Philippines is making its mark in the tech development world and the start-up world, and how the entrepreneurial mindset here is one of the biggest benefits The Philippines has.   Frederic is an inspirational man of his time! His insights are priceless, however, what sets him apart is that he is down to earth and really has the best intentions of The Philippines by heart. The work that he is doing with GCash right now is second to none.   A truly warm guest with a large heart. Give this gem of a podcast a listen now!

Let's cool things up a bit on the podcast, folks! Gianpietro Iseppi and Mike Meier both join the podcast to discuss all things ice hockey related in The Philippines...Yes!! Ice hockey in The Philippines, can you imagine that? GP is a proud owner of an ice hockey top and a gold medal team that is on display at the Wild Wings restaurant branches all across the country! Tune in and listen to this amazing story, only at the Bayanihan Circle Podcast. 

On the second session of Francis Kong in your pocket, he shared his top five books for any type of business leader and also Francis's strategy on how you take ideas and suggestions from these books into real actions. Francis also shares his thoughts on what 3 skills business leaders have to exhibit in today's world. Tune in and listen to Francis Kong on The Bayanihan Circle Podcast. 

Richard has a unique insight on his time in The Philippines. Richard discusses with Oli and Paul how he moved to The Philippines, the joys and benefits of working there and how much he misses the tropical climate now that he is the UK.

In the first of 5 monthly sessions, Francis Kong joins Paul and the Bayanihan Circle Podcast team for a discussion on all things leadership.   With these unique sessions, Francis will share his thoughts and insights on all things leadership-related. Listen to Francis share how COVID has changed the style of leadership required now, people who are leading that change, how COVID has humbled humanity, hints and tips for working from home and some suggestions on books related to leadership, marketing and faith.   These will be on-going sessions until the end of the year, so please get in touch and let us know what questions you would like to ask the one and only Francis Kong!

Paul welcomes Dan Nacarato from TaskUs to today's podcast. Dan shares why TaskUs values their relationship with The Philippines so highly and the fact that TaskUs are proactively opening new sites in the provinces, rather than Metro Manila. Dan enthuses about the passion of the Filipinos and the huge benefits of living and working in the Philippines. Dan describes The Philippines as "everything to me. It is home"

Courtney Bissett, from iSupport, joins Oli and Paul to talk about what The Philippines means to her, and her dogs! Listen and share in Courtney's delightful story on how she has been in The Philippines for the past 13 years, how iSupport is helping small to medium-sized businesses with their unique BPO model and be inspired by Courtney's real love for all things Filipino.

Listen to Nina as she joins Oli and Paul for today's podcast. Nina shares her passion for photography and how COVID has impacted online businesses (including hers) and where opportunities lie for those that are brave and committed enough to follow their dreams despite the pandemic.

Natalia joins the podcast to talk about her fund-raising experiences while living in The Philippines. Natalia shares her love for lechon and the struggle that her partner had when trying to find vegetarian meals!! A worthy listen for anyone who is surfer and is interested in knowing a little more about which islands to visit in The Philippines. 

Don't let the bubbly exterior fool you! Kris is a determined businesswoman who has found a cause in SmartCT that delivers hope for the future generations across the world. If you want to be inspired, listen to Kris. 

Shane is an ex-pat from the UK who has found a home in The Philippines. He is the coach of the Nomad ladies soccer team and is going amazing things to improve the ladies game at the grassroots level. Highly recommended listening for anyone involved in football.

Apart from being one of the funniest and down-to-earth guests that have been on the podcast, Jeff has a real drive and purpose in seeing businesses succeed in The Philippines. He is a devout supporter of the local economy, and speaks in glowing terms of his team here. A great listen, especially when Jeff and Oli exchange their football views!!

Ardy Abello is welcomed on the podcast by Oli and Paul as he shares his stories about The Philippines. Ardy recounts tales from his youth and provides insights on how he has driven change in his diverse businesses during COVID.

The wonderful Francis Kong joins Paul and Oli as they talk about Francis' early experiences as he grew up, his driving force in making him the person that he is today and what continues to keep him humble, honest and driven. A must-listen for anyone who is looking to find their passion, purpose and increase their productivity.

Saul joins Oli and Paul on today's podcast to share his experiences of living and working in The Philippines.   Saul is a Spanish ex-pat who moved out in 2014. Since then, Saul has started up a thriving online flower delivery service that has now expanded into Vietnam with even more South-East Asis Countries on the horizon in 2020.   Share Saul's journey from Lazada to his current situation and his passion in all things tech and flower related.  He sums up The Philippines in one sentence by saying "For me, The Philippines really means opportunities, great weather and a nice, comfortable life".

Mica joins Oli and Paul on today's podcast as she shares her love of music and how after a 13-hour stop-over she has now been in The Philippines for over 5 years.   Mica's passion for the local music scene can be heard on this podcast. Listen to how she tells her story of how she started here, found love and a family with her husband and her beautiful 2-year-old daughter.   A girl from Manchester who is making good In The Philippines, a worthwhile listen for anyone who has an interest in the local music sense.   Mica sums up The Philippines by simply saying "It is my home. We have been able to have as a family here, I have friends who are now family. I have been able to learn a lot about business and I have been able to grow as a DJ and producer"

"Spiders are a way of life" -Dondi Carrillo Tune in as Dondi shares the benefits of working and the advantages of living in the Philippines as a local. He also talks about his everyday challenges in outsourcing during the pandemic. We then talk about Dondi's love for spiders and his passion for cycling. He shares his top 3 amazing places to visit in the Philippines as well.

"The Philippines is a very diverse and adaptable Country" -Charlie Chang    Listen to Charlie as he shares his insights about the advantages of recruiting here in the Philippines and the main challenges and changes facing of the recruitment industry today. He also shares the three biggest benefits of considering RPO.  We talk about Charlie's recruitment journey as well.