"I have been an avid reader of self-help books and most of them were written by foreign authors. This one has a different impact on me because it was written having my own culture and feelings in mind." [read]
Ruby Ricafrente is the blogger behind the vibrant blog Pinay Mommy Online. She's a hands-on mom, full-time wife and an online blogger/entrepreneur. Like her page!
School Librarian in Action
"What I like about his book is the way he tells these real life experiences in bits of stories, like vignettes that pinches the heart and punches the gut." [read]
Zarah Grace C. Gagatiga. School Librarian, Teacher, Storyteller, Writer and Reading & Literacy Advocate. She co-authors the upcoming book
"Tales From the 7,000 Isles: Filipino Folk Stories" with Dianne de Las Casas who is in New Orleans, Louisiana. This is one Filipino book I will definitely buy.
Hon. Ruffy Biazon
"Simple, but witty. Humorous, but life-changing. Entertaining, but convincing. Productive Pinoy serves as a roadmap towards achieving maximum productivity, tapping into a person's full potential in a distinctly Pinoy context.
– Hon. Ruffy Biazon. Three-term Congressman of Muntinlupa City, 2001-2010, Bureau of Customs Commissioner 2011. Find out how Ruffy is serving your country with integrity. Visit his
blog.
Pastor Ariel Marquez
"An enriching book that is full of nuggets of wisdom to live by. This little book can impact its readers in a big positive way. Yeng has taken some of life's important lessons and put it in a simple, interesting yet convicting package. I highly recommend this book!”
Ariel Marquez is the Senior Pastor of Victory Christian Fellowship – Alabang. He is one of my mentors – helping me grow in my walk with Christ. Pastor Ariel's story isn't an ordinary one – it's a story full of faith.
Visit Victory Alabang – Festival Mall (Sundays, 10:00am and 4:00pm) to hear how God wants to move in your life.
Ardy Abello
"A practical guide to making proper use of your time and resources without losing your Pinoy identity. Yeng is able to flip the coin and present the positive side of a negative Pinoy mindset. Productive Pinoy is packed with nuggets of valuable truth and practical applications."
– Ardy Abello. Top-ranked Motivational Speaker, Productivity Coach and President of Business Works, Inc. He is the only Filipino among the 51 distinguished speakers in the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT) Meeting held in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this year. He is one of the best speakers today in the Philippines. Like his FB page!
The Accidental Musician
"...this book is filled with positive traits about Filipinos. As you read them, you'll feel a revolution inside of you and make you more proud of being a Filipino." [read]
– Malvin Dinlasan is a marketing professional, a serious event organizer and a ministry leader. He is also the blogger behind The Accidental Musician Blog.
Dennis Sy
"Yeng’s writing reminds me of Seth Godin, my favorite author. Every page of the book is filled with lessons you can apply practically in everyday living and working." [read]
– Dennis Sy is the blogger of
Clueless Church Planter and Clueless Daddy and the Senior Pastor of Victory Greenhills. Husband to
Thammie Sy, and father to two beautiful girls. A clueless church planter, a frustrated sociologist and an aspiring missiologist. You can follow his tweets
@DennisSy or add him in
Facebook.
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"Inspiring. This book has certainly awakened my benevolent consciousness, especially towards life." [read]
– Iris Acosta is a graduate of Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts in Miriam College and a Digital Media Specialist by profession. She
blogs about latest events, media coverage,
press release, shows and more at
pinayads.com.
Alex Lacson
"Magbago Tayo" – Radyo Singko, Aksyon TV5
Thank you to Sir Anthony Pangilinan, Ardy S. Abello and Executive Producer Ms.
Cherry Bayle for inviting me as a guest in their show "Magbago Tayo" Tune in to 92.3 News FM every Saturday, 8:00 – 10:00am. Very inspiring show!
"Perspectives" – GNN Channel
It was also good to meet Mr. Lyodd Luna, the TV Host of Creative Business.
"Oplan Asenso" –
Radyo Singko, Aksyon TV5
Thank you Ms.
Michelle Orosa–Ople and Mr.
Gerard Dela Pena for inviting me in your Radio TV show.
"Oplan Asenso" – Tune in to 92.3 News FM every Saturday, 12:00pm – 2:00pm. Like their Facebook '
Oplan Asenso' Page.
Sun Life Financial Philippines
Sun Life has been serving the country for 116 years now. It's been a real privilege for me to meet some of its finest financial advisors. They do work that matters – making a difference in the lives of Sun Lifers. [more photos]
NASSPHIL – PRISSAAP / Boracay Congress
Rev. Exequiel Guanzon, Nat. President of NASSPHIL & Mrs. Ma. Lita Montalban, PRISSAAP Vice President for Mindanao
It was fun meeting the NASSPHIL–PRISSAAP Team. They did a remarkable job organizing the Teacher's Congress in
Boracay.
Thank you to Ms. Gemma Ngelangel and Ms. Ellen Estares, President of PRISSAAP Teacher's Sector (wearing white) for highly recommending the book
Productive Pinoy.
Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMUN)
With PLMUN Top Management
With HRMO Head, Mr. Little Jones Berroya Espeleta
Thank you Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMUN) for the invitation and for recommending the book!
Tagaytay Youth Congress (PRISSAAP)
That's me in front asking them, "Who has a Facebook account here?"
A good reason to write a book – to inspire, influence and pass on something to the next generation. It's been refreshing being around these young people who attended the National Youth Congress. Galing nila!
AIM Conference Center Manila
Thank you so much Ms. Frenchie Nieva of
AIM Conference Center Manila for allowing me to share the ideas written in
Productive Pinoy even before the book was officially released.
Thanks to the Productive People who've helped me shape the book.
Jo Tomas
Thank you for designing the book cover. I'm your number one fan!
Leni A. Tomas and Judith A. Cinco
Thank you for taking the time to read the work and for helping me make changes. You've made the ideas in the book concise and clear.
Judith and her husband, Rudyard, are the entrepreneurs behind the thriving watch store
Imagere located in different malls all around Metro Manila.
May De Jesus–Palacpac
Thank you, not only for editing this book, but also for helping me write and communicate better. Visit May's
blog or email her
– maypalacpac@gmail.com
Michelle V. Remulla
To my pretty wife, who makes me look good, you've inspired me in so many ways. Thank you for your love and support.
Thank you Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Muntinlupa (PLMUN) for the invitation and for recommending the book!
