RA Lacandazo

26/03/2026

"Your ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE don't mean a thing, if you HAVEN'T DONE ANYTHING IN BETWEEN."

These are some of the words I have shared with the students of NAAP (National Aviation Academy of the Philippines) - formerly known as PHILSCA (Philippine State College of Aeronautics).

This has been, by far, the most number of audience I have attended. Such an amazing and fun experience to be part of. Hope everyone who have attended feels the same. I hope that passion for aviation stays in your eyes. 👀💯

☝🏻

Thank you (God) for the opportunity given. For the strength and knowledge I've shared. And for making me an instrument of learning. Everything goes back to You. 🙏🏻

23/03/2026

See you, students of NAAP! 🛫🙏🏻

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿?

We are thrilled to introduce our first guest speaker, currently the 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗶𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗟𝘁𝗱. – 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗵. With a journey that began as a 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗳𝗳, he is the perfect example of how dedication and industry insight can take your career to new heights.

AvTour students , get ready to learn the art of relationship management and airline sales from a San Sebastian College – Recoletos alumnus who has mastered the climb: 𝙈𝙧. 𝙍𝙤𝙣 𝘼𝙭𝙡 𝙇𝙖𝙘𝙖𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙯𝙤.

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵!

08/03/2026

We all consider that "rest" as an escape. But what we don't realize is that an escape is just short-term. We may find relief in every destination, but the journey will still make you feel exhausted.

Instead, find that peace in every journey. So that even when you leave the destination, you'll never feel that you need an escape again.

💯

19/02/2026

Same, same, but different.

I used to admire the character of Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother). For me, he was like the perfect manifestation of someone who never gives up on love. He will teach you to never stop searching for the right one. That as long as your heart beats, you'll eventually stumble upon someone holding that same "yellow umbrella".

Then, there goes Popoy. He will show you what immaturity and maturity can do to a relationship. The same type of guy, never gives up on love. In fact, he came to a point where it seemed like love was the one giving up on him. But he found his way back and eventually got the life he wanted.

And then there comes Eric. Probably the "greenest" of them all, but the loser in the game of love. His kind of love was just pure. It was calm and compassionate until the very end. He never gave up, but he probably never won. And it's just sad.

I'm very lucky to have witnessed these different versions of LOVE from different generations of characters.

My realization...

When it comes to love, you just don't give up. You might fail and make mistakes, but the love you deserve will eventually find its way to you.

Someone "right" will come your way. Just make sure you are that "right" person to them as well.

18/02/2026

Child-trauma activated

14/02/2026

I'm 32. Born in 1993. Fast forward to 2019, I seek medical advice from a psychiatrist. I wasn't clinically diagnosed with depression, but I knew I was undergoing something "dark" at that point in my life.

Fortunately for me, my anxiety was being triggered by physical factors. Stuff like GERD, acid reflux, bloating, etc. I was able to recover, but it was a bumpy road that I had to take. There are times that you'll feel completely fine, then one single "trigger" could change you in an instant.

People who experience panic attacks feel like they are going to die. It's almost like a 2nd life for us every time we survive an episode.

You see, anxiety and depression are like hidden talents. Once you discover them, they're going to stay with you for as long as you keep them.

These are not signs of WEAKNESS. Fear may be a big contributor, but being scared of something doesn't mean that you are weak.

That's why as I move on from that dark past, I always HATE when people use the term "DEPRESSED" without even actually knowing what it feels like.

Depression is not a weakness. In fact, WE, who have survived it, are the bravest of them all. It's not about generations; it's about experiences that we all are equally equipped with. 💯

19/01/2026

Late night thoughts:

Mas masarap kainin ung pancit canton na niluto mo, tapos natapon, tapos nagluto ka ng panibago, tapos kinain mo. Kesa sa pancit canton na nakain mo agad pagkatapos mo lutuin.

Parehong pancit canton. Pareho ang lasa. Pero bakit mas masarap yung una?

Kasi MAS masarap kapag pinaghirapan.

Everyone can say "I DID IT.", but not everyone can say "I FINALLY DID IT."

🙏🏻💯

06/01/2026

A lot of people always want to be the first in line, not knowing that sometimes "not being there" is actually "being there".

💯

26/12/2025

The Dream Life of Mr. Kim

K-drama series about corporate struggle. Eto yung may twist and turn that you can apply in reality as well. And honestly, it felt like it was showing me some glimpse of the future I want for myself.

That photo shows the corporate dream that KIM NAK-SU wanted (left) vs. the current status he is in (right). One that looks successful but doesn't feel any remorse, and one that's battling anxiety but ended up winning in life.

In reality, the same scenario hits our playground. Yung akala mo you are invulnerable na, pero ang dami mo palang natatapakan na tao. You are close to getting that dream, but you are also close to losing all the things you have.

Then, there is this part ng buhay natin na malungkot, nakakapagod, pero eto yung mga panahon na mas minamahal natin yung sarili natin at ng ibang tao. Mas nakikita natin ung essence ng buhay. Mas nakikita natin yung rason bakit natin ginagawa lahat to.

Life will never treat you like a god. Coz we were all born to struggle. Kaya nga diba STRUGGLE IS REAL, because it makes you a REAL PERSON. 💯

23/12/2025

"Hindi ko ramdam yung Pasko."

Lately, I keep on getting this "post" all across my timeline. And honestly, I felt sad. Not because it's true, but somehow I feel like it's starting to speak the truth.

But maybe Christmas isn't really about the festivities with all these flying colors and confetti. Maybe Christmas isn't about gifts...

Maybe it's about GIVING.

Baka kaya hirap tayong maramdaman kasi, let's admit it, sa panahon ngayon, mahirap magbigay.

Baka kaya hindi natin "feel" kasi instead of sparking something through GIVING, we are slowly putting off the spirit through WAITING.

Baka kaya parang hindi magPapasko kasi gusto natin yung pasko ang lalapit satin?

Baka this time, since the world is evolving, technologies are rising, gusto ng "Pasko" na tayo naman ang lumapit sa kanya at iparamdam ito sa ibang tao.

It's a season of giving. This time, TAYO naman ang magbahagi ng Pasko sa bawat isa. TRY LANG. Wala naman mawawala. ☺️😉

🎁🎄

20/12/2025

I used to shy away from moments like these. Never knew it'll be my new comfort zone.

Thank you, Lord for letting me discover a new piece of myself. 🙏🎙️

16/12/2025

Choosing to say "I DID IT.", rather than "I'LL DO IT.", before 2025 ends. 💯