My Journey from Side Hustler to Full-Time Freelancer

My freelancing journey began in 2007. I was a sophomore in college, balancing academics with my love for endless naps, when a friend’s sister offered me a gig as a copyeditor (just a fancy term for “proofreader”) for books by self-published authors. The pay? ₱0.30 per word, so 10,000 words meant ₱3,000 extra allowance. For … Read more

Welcome to Virtual Tita

Welcome to Virtual Tita

Hey there, I’m really glad you’re here. Welcome to Virtual Tita. This space is for honest conversations about money, mindset, and intentional living, written for Filipinos who want to build a financially independent life without pressure, guilt, or hype. Virtual Tita started during my own years of working online, managing irregular income, and figuring out … Read more