Dyor is the pen name I’ve been using since high school. I’ve decided to call this section “Dyornalism” (a play on journalism). Enjoy reading, and don’t forget to leave a comment!
Wake Up Call for OFWs
Last June 16, I read an article from Arab News titled “Imagine a world without Filipinos.” While reading the article, I was impressed by the words the writer used to describe the work ethic of Filipino workers. The sentence, “They are known for their professionalism and the quality of their...
The World Needs Obama
The November 2008 U.S. election was just five months away, and people around the world were excited to know who would become the next leader of the United States, often considered one of the most influential countries globally. Although non-U.S. citizens cannot vote, many are still interested in the election...
SEO and Google Ranking
After one month of making improvements to my website, the ranking of Google search results for the phrase “filipino engineer” on roydomingo.com improved significantly, moving from number 6 to number 2. One more step remains before reaching the top position. This achievement suggests that my skills in search engine optimization...
My Dream June Brides
It’s already June, and many students in the Philippines are preparing for the start of the new academic year. This month also marks the beginning of the rainy season, and many Filipinos, especially those in Visayas and Luzon, start renovating or strengthening their homes. Let us also remember that June...
Beware of Fake Doctors
Having the title of Engineer is an honor that I earned after completing a five-year engineering program and passing the engineering licensure examination. Being among the top 20 passers out of approximately 3,000 examinees is an achievement I am proud of because I worked hard to attain it. Professional titles...
I am Googleable!
I am involved in e-commerce and sometimes follow feng shui practices, similar to many Chinese businesspeople. Feng shui is a traditional belief system that includes various methods, such as the use of lucky numbers. In particular, the numbers 8, 18, and 28 are often considered lucky dates in the calendar....