Hi, I'm Gab.

I'm a software engineer and data scientist who has developed AI, machine learning, and software solutions for international companies.

Currently, I'm pursuing my Master of Arts in Education, Major in Educational Technology, at the University of the Philippines.

I seek to bring together education, software engineering, and data science to help elevate the Philippine education sector and contribute to the next generation of learners in the age of AI.

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My journey so far

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Where my clients have been

In the past seven years, I have been privileged to work with and for people from different parts of the world.

Things I've written

Notes, essays, and other intellectual adventures.

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Educational Sociology

Education as Socialization and Schooling

Schools shape our development by blending formal education with the unwritten social values we learn along the way. Ultimately and hopefully, the youth become active agents in their own growth, turning their schooling into a powerful tool for positive change.

Jul 2026Β· 2 min read β†’
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Educational Sociology

From Tribes to Bureaucracies: On Groups and Organizations

Groups and organizations greatly impact our identity; rigid, modern bureaucracies can dehumanize. Thus, we should prioritize human connection over pure efficiency through systems that truly serve the people within them.

Jun 2026Β· 5 min read β†’
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Educational Sociology

The Role of Education in Socialization

Education should balance helping students fit into society and encouraging them to stand out as individuals. Meanwhile, AI has become a powerful, hidden force quietly shaping how the youngest generation thinks and acts.

Jun 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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Educational Sociology

From Handshakes to Shakeups: Social Interactions, Organizations, and the Role of Schools

This explores how our everyday social interactions, often dismissed as "common sense," actually build the foundation of our society and interpersonal relationships. Educators are responsible for shaping how students learn to navigate and understand these complex social dynamics.

Jun 2026Β· 6 min read β†’
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Educational Sociology

Foundations of Society

Through my background in tech and the humanities, I traced how sociology helps me understand the foundations and issues of Philippine education and society.

Jun 2026Β· 5 min read β†’
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Educational Sociology

Educational Sociology: My Initial Thoughts and Realizations

My reflections after my first class on Educational Sociology in UP Diliman

Jun 2026Β· 3 min read β†’
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Course Reflection

What I Carry Forward

Insights, discoveries, and gratitude as my first semester in EdTech ends.

May 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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AI in Education

Teachers and Students Ready for the Age of AI

What is AI in education? How do these trends affect the teaching and learning process?

May 2026Β· 6 min read β†’
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AI in Education

Invest in Teachers before Tools and AI

What are the implications of the current and emerging trends in teaching and learning, especially for school leaders, teachers, and learners?

Apr 2026Β· 6 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

ADDIE, TPACK, and Friends

Instructional design models and frameworks are crucial in designing lessons with technology integration.

Mar 2026Β· 5 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

Assessment as a Conversation

Technologies for assessment are important in the teaching and learning process. Are we ready for this innovation?

Mar 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

Beyond Zoom and Whiteboards: Designing Blended Learning

What is blended learning? Choose and discuss a particular blended learning model that suits your classroom.

Mar 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

Tools Fade as Learning Takes the Stage

What makes technology integration in class successful?

Mar 2026Β· 3 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

Working Smarter: Tools That Take Back Time

Teachers, learning facilitators, and lesson designers can use computer productivity tools to craft meaningful teaching and learning experiences.

Mar 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

ICT Integration Built on Empathy

Empathy maps are crucial in relation to different learning theories on ICT integration.

Feb 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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Educational Technology

EdTech in 21st-Century Education

Based on our session workshops and learnings, what is the purpose of Educational Technology in 21st-century education?

Feb 2026Β· 4 min read β†’
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The Seminar

Rethinking The Seminar

These are my insights on "The Seminar" written by Michael Kahn in 1981.

Feb 2026Β· 3 min read β†’