From the Blog
Sharing insights on technology, development, and challenges I've overcome in my projects.
October 16, 2025
From 0% to 97%: Is Turnitin Losing Its Reliability?
A shocking discovery reveals a massive discrepancy in Turnitin's AI detection, raising serious questions about the tool's updated algorithm...
Read More
October 13, 2025
More Than a Meeting: The 72 Failures of Arnoks' CEO
Lessons in resilience, faith, and business synergy from my meeting with Jonathan Dela Cruz Taguines, the CEO of Arnoks...
Read More
October 13, 2025
Coming Soon: The "Kapilya Near Me" Android App!
A first look at my first-ever Android app, a passion project designed to help brethren find chapels and schedules worldwide...
Read More
October 13, 2025
Welcome to the Team, Dan Mark De Leon!
A monumental day for B.I.T.S. as I officially welcome my best friend and our very first employee...
Read More
October 13, 2025
Anatomy of a Time-Waster: A Case Study in Moving Goalposts
A deep dive into a potential client that went from a simple inquiry to a masterclass in red flags...
Read More
September 17, 2025
Finding Value in a New Sideline
A small win from a new sideline tutoring a foreign client, and the lessons learned about diversification...
Read More
September 16, 2025
The "Mag-uumapaw ang Pag-asa" Album is Out Now!
A personal and spiritual milestone—sharing the release of the INC A Cappella 10th Anniversary Album...
Read More
September 16, 2025
More Than a Passing Grade: Conquering the MIT Comprehensive Exam
A personal win that goes beyond projects and clients—passing my Master's comprehensive exam...
Read More
September 12, 2025
From Zero to $17: A Small Win That Feels Like a Jackpot
Celebrating the small wins and the validation that comes from monetizing a passion project for the first time...
Read More
August 28, 2025
Anatomy of a Scam: The "We Want to Fund Your Project" Email
A breakdown of a classic advance-fee fraud email targeting freelancers and how to spot the red flags...
Read More
August 26, 2025
"Our Mission is a Secret": Dodging Dubious Offers
A case study on identifying red flags and why critical thinking is a freelancer's most valuable skill...
Read More
August 23, 2025
Thank You for the "No": A Freelancer's Greatest Blessing
Why a client's rejection isn't a failure, but a valuable lesson in professionalism, growth, and gratitude...
Read More
August 23, 2025
The Verdict: Google Waived $6,400 of My Bill
The final chapter of the Google Cloud billing saga, with a huge credit and valuable lessons learned...
Read More
August 20, 2025
From a $7,000 Mistake to a Business
How a painful lesson led to a major step forward in my freelance career by officially registering my business...
Read More
August 18, 2025
How One Bug Cost Me Over $7,000 on Google Cloud
A painful but valuable lesson on cloud costs, API usage, and the simple preventative measures every developer should take...
Read More
August 13, 2025
Anatomy of a Nightmare Client
A real-world case study on the most important skill a freelancer can have: knowing when to walk away...
Read More
August 07, 2025
My First Six-Figure Project
Three years. Three years na akong freelance developer. Sa loob ng panahong 'yon, sobrang dami nang pinagdaanan...
Read More
July 24, 2025
'Satisfactorily Completed' vs. 'Client Satisfaction'
Para sa ating mga freelancers, ang kontrata ang ating sandigan at panangga. Nariyan lahat ng usapan...
Read More
June 25, 2025
The 'Basic' Project: A Freelancer's Tale
Client: Yung project, basic lang. The 'basic' project: A system with inventory, user tracking, database...
Read More