Pinoy Opinion Lab

Do you love your hometown?

We are looking for 2 contributors from Cagayan De Oro to help us introduce local culture, food, festivals, attractions, and hidden gems to a global audience.

Whether you're a student, blogger, working professional, or simply someone passionate about your community, we'd love to hear your story.

What We Are Looking For

Articles about:

・Local specialties and food
・Festivals and cultural events
・Tourist attractions and hidden gems
・Local traditions and history
・Beautiful locations and unique experiences

Who Can Join?

・LinkedIn users
・Bloggers
・University students
・Professionals
・Local community advocates

Anyone who wants to showcase their hometown

Submission Requirements

Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx)
Original photos taken by you
Authentic local knowledge and experiences

Compensation:

PHP 1,000 per article

Payment via GCash:

Writing Guidelines:
AI tools are welcome.

However, we highly value authenticity and personal experience.

Please write from your own perspective first, then use AI only to improve structure, clarity, or grammar.

We want real stories from real people.

Why We Are Doing This

At SCALE UP, our goal is to:

Introduce the beauty of the Philippines to international audiences

Build a nationwide network of local contributors

Grow our community and reach

Share authentic stories from every region of the country

Interested?

1. Follow our linkedin page and Message us directly.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleupresearch

2. Send us a short introduction about yourself and tell us which city, province, or region you would like to write about.

Let's share the Philippines with the world.

Hello everyone,

We are conducting a strategic feasibility study on the Philippine nutraceutical and supplement trade structure.

We are specifically looking to connect with professionals who have hands-on experience in:

– Distributor-to-drugstore trade terms
– Margin structures
– Rebate / promo funding systems
– Return policies for expiry-sensitive products

Ideally, former distributors or former modern trade professionals ,former working at drugstore as product management/ development/procurement

We are seeking practical, real-world experience rather than theoretical knowledge.

Professional consultation fee (PHP 3,000/hour) is available.

If this aligns with your background, please feel free to send us a DM.

If you know someone who fits this profile, I would greatly appreciate an introduction.

Referral fee: PHP 1,000.

Please note that there will be a screening process.

We will conduct a 30–60 minute Zoom meeting, mainly focusing on supply chain topics.

Calling for an expert respondent for an online respondent!

A well-established Japanese collagen brand is currently undertaking a market familiarization initiative as it explores opportunities in the Philippine market.

We are discreetly inviting collagen manufacturers, distributors, importers, and industry professionals to take part in a brief, confidential interview aimed at understanding local market conditions, distribution practices, and regulatory considerations.

The discussion is intended to gather practical, on-the-ground perspectives. While exploratory in nature, the interview also serves as a preliminary touchpoint that may inform future engagement with qualified local players.

Who may be suitable:
• Collagen manufacturers and product owners
• Distributors and importers
• Industry consultants with Philippine market experience

What to expect:
• Short, focused conversation
• Professional and confidential exchange
• No sales pitch or immediate commitments

Participation is by selection only, and all information shared will be treated with discretion.

Those interested in contributing their insights may indicate their availability through a private message.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

Some of the phone numbers submitted are unverified or invalid, which is why we were unable to send the GCash payment.

📌 If your submitted number ends in the following:
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Please send us a direct message (DM) with the following details for verification:
✔️ The email address you submitted in the form
✔️ Your valid GCash number

Once verified, we will proceed with the payment. Thank you!

[⚠️ MAHALAGANG PAALALA

May ilang phone numbers na isinumite na hindi beripikado o hindi valid, kaya hindi namin naipadala ang GCash payment.

📌 Kung ang inyong isinumiteng numero ay nagtatapos sa mga sumusunod:
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Mangyaring magpadala sa amin ng direct message (DM) at ilahad ang mga sumusunod para sa beripikasyon:
✔️ Ang email address na ginamit ninyo sa form
✔️ Ang inyong wastong GCash number

Pagkatapos ng beripikasyon, agad naming ipoproseso ang inyong bayad. Maraming salamat sa inyong pakikipagtulungan.]

✅ THANK YOU!

Thank you to all participants who took part in this survey. We have already reached the required number of respondents.

💸 We are currently processing the GCash payments for all successful participants.
📸 Below are the proofs of GCash payment. We will provide updates within the day.

📲 Please follow our page for more survey-based income opportunities coming soon.
Thank you for your support and participation!

[✅ MARAMING SALAMAT!

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng lumahok sa survey na ito. Naabot na po namin ang kinakailangang bilang ng mga respondente.

💸 Kasalukuyan na naming pinoproseso ang GCash payments para sa lahat ng matagumpay na kalahok.
📸 Makikita sa ibaba ang mga resibo ng aming pagbabayad ng gcash. Magbibigay kami ng update sa loob ng araw na ito.

📲 I-follow ang aming page para sa mas marami pang pagkakakitaan sa pamamagitan ng mga survey.
Maraming salamat po sa inyong tiwala at pakikilahok!]

📢 CALLING FOR RESPONDENTS! 📢

We’re inviting participants to answer our short survey!

🎉 Incentive:
The first 50 respondents who successfully complete the survey will receive ₱200 GCash, to be sent within 24 hours.

📌 Rules:
✔️ Only one (1) unique GCash number and email address per respondent will be accepted
✔️ Multiple entries will be counted as one

🔒 Data Privacy Notice:
All personal information collected will be treated with strict confidentiality and will be used solely for the purpose of this survey, in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent.

📩 Interested?

Click the link here: https://forms.gle/QzazNieq9QVjHmsg8

[📢 PAANYAYA PARA SA MGA RESPONDENTS! 📢

Inaanyayahan namin kayo na sumagot sa aming maikling survey!

🎉 Insentibo:
Ang unang 50 respondente na makakatapos ng survey ay makakatanggap ng ₱200 GCash, na ipapadala sa loob ng 24 oras.

📌 Mga Alituntunin:
✔️ Isang (1) natatanging GCash number at email address lamang ang tatanggapin bawat respondente
✔️ Ang maramihang sagot ay bibilangin bilang iisa lamang

🔒 Paunawa sa Data Privacy:
Ang lahat ng impormasyong makokolekta ay ituturing na lubos na kumpidensyal at gagamitin para lamang sa layunin ng survey na ito, alinsunod sa Data Privacy Act of 2012. Hindi ibabahagi ang inyong datos sa sinumang third party nang walang pahintulot.

📩 Interesado?
Click the link here: https://forms.gle/QzazNieq9QVjHmsg8 ]