About Me

Where did I get my username / pseudonym?
I started blogging in 2007 as part of my work. I didn't exert much effort looking for a blog name because I just had 1 criteria. It needed to be somewhat unique. Why? I needed to sign-up in a lot of websites, particularly forums and social media sites and I wanted to have a single username for ALL of those websites. I was eating popcorn back then, given to me by the interns under me. I attempted to translate it to Filipino and, Cheftonio was born!

I didn't think it was going to gain following and this was the only blog out of 5 blogs I made that time that got followers. To date, I still have a hard time explaining where I got the name because one, I am not a chef and two, my name nor any part of my whole name does not include Tonio. My blogger friends sometimes call me Tonio now and I honestly do not mind. Initially, I wanted to remain anonymous but after a while, it didn't matter anymore so I started posting photos of me and my real name can be visible in some posts I am tagged in.


What do I blog about?
Initially, this was all about politics. (Still not connected to the name Cheftonio, I know). But then, even though the politics in the Philippines is much more interesting than the actual teleseryes in the local channels (it has more drama), I got bored. I felt that it never really improved and the deeper I dig, the more skeletons I found. That is when I decided to shift to the lighter side of the world.

I write about Tech, Food, Travel and Lifestyle. It's pretty wide but this is more of a personal blog than a specialty/niche blog. Most articles here are not paid/ sponsored. (read more about sponsored posts at the end of the 'about me' section) Most reviews and experiences here are out of my own pocket. You'll know if it's a review unit lent to me or an event I attended.

Unlike before, I attend a lot of events. I was pretty visible. Now, because of my busy schedule not related to blogging, I pick my events and nope, it doesn't matter if I get something or not when attending an event. The important thing for me is that I like the actual experience and I have something interesting to write about.

If you are going to invite me to an event, feel free but I cannot promise I can attend because I am busy and I now have a family and a son on the way. If you noticed, I have a sole 'Parenting' category on my menu bar. Me and my wife manages that. If I do attend, please expect that I will be honest with what I am going to write. If you want a SURE positive write-up about something, do not invite me.

If I like a brand, not only will I share it on my blog. I will also share it with my friends and actually support the brand. My friends can testify that I am loyal to some brands and you can also feel it here in my blog.


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For the blog posts, opinions expressed in this blog are solely mine and will not be influenced by a company, an agency, an individual, an advertorial, a sponsor or others. Again, please expect that I will be honest with what I am going to write. If you want a SURE positive write-up about something, do not invite me nor attempt to do a paid insert or advertorial.