Can something still be called work if it’s something you naturally return to, again and again?
Before I worked full-time in marketing in December 2024, I was already writing and covering stories for Manila Standard Tech. Technology stories felt exciting because they were always about what’s next: new innovations and new ways of seeing the world.
I cannot thank the Manila Standard Tech editors and the whole team enough for guiding me—for always being warm, for giving me feedback, for guiding me through coverages, and for connecting me with people from the industry. I may be chasing other things, yet the dream goes on.
Every time I write for the section, I’m reminded why writing is something I can’t take out of my system. Marketing and content creation, fields of which I’ve been part of for a little over two years, are important—but for me, authenticity, a deep connection to the world, and curiosity matter even more.
In fact, AI and emerging technologies have made the tech beat even more fascinating. There’s always something new to read and research about, whether it’s how startups are solving everyday problems or how digital tools are changing the way people connect. Writing about these developments truly doesn’t feel like a task on a checklist.
And that’s what makes contributing to the section special, because it doesn’t feel like a second job—it feels like a sideline fueled by curiosity.
Tech media today is also no longer just for engineers or developers: understanding it is open to anyone curious enough to listen. You can attend a panel discussion, interview an expert, and suddenly tech isn’t just “specs,” it’s stories you can actually relate to.
And for someone who simply wants to keep growing, meeting people, and seeing the world through different perspectives, being part of the Manila Standard Tech will always feel less like work, and more like something I genuinely enjoy doing.
