Celina Baylon

Living each day dangerously and creatively.

I live each day dangerously by saying “Yes!” to the things that challenge me to be honest and authentic, such as expressing myself through writing. As a freelance writer, I always aim to enhance engagement and encourage action. To ensure that expectations are met or exceeded, I clearly rundown project objectives and timelines with the client, and offer relevant insights as I consider the whole process as a creative collaboration.

My recent clients include Sekaya, a natural health product brand by Unilab; Lalima, an Indonesian luxury travel company; and Abbiocco, a modern Filipino restaurant. Driven by my deep interest in socially relevant movements, I have also created blog content for iVolunteer PH, a non-government volunteer organization recognized in Asia.

I also currently manage different businesses in the real estate and events industry, enjoy exploring the outdoors, and always look forward to connecting with different people from various fields.  

When creating, I always think of ways on how my work can not only be better, but different from the rest.

Sekaya •

Nature as Medicine: A Brief History

Like our devoted and strong-willed mothers, nature has proven to us that she is a powerful force—capable of battling ailments and rejuvenating our minds and bodies. To achieve an enhanced well-being, it is important for us to understand how we can more efficiently draw nourishment and restoration from nature. Nature in the history of medicine and healing Life-giving and nurturing, nature has long provided us with healing properties to sustain the vigor of our minds and bodies. In Japan, the
LAMIMA Luxury Sailing Yacht Charter •

Phinisi: A Symbol of Indonesia's Seafaring Tradition

Sailing through East Indonesia’s stunning islands on a grand Phinisi is a sweeping experience that one simply cannot miss. With its massive sails and intricate details, it is bound to transport anyone to a time in history where explorers take on epic adventures in pursuit of discoveries beyond their imagination. Built upon traditions handed down through generations, constructing the Phinisi blends the Indonesian boat builders’ exceptional craftsmanship and respect for nature. Today, this vessel
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2 Great Men, 2 Great Contributions in Indonesia

The world’s largest archipelago, and home to one of the most diverse group of ethnic communities and endemic species, has been the setting for the cinematic life of two great men’s exploration studies and missionary work. For John Cutts and Lawrence Blair, Indonesia has been made more beautiful by its natives—resolute in their ways but authentic in character. The years they have spent in the country has transformed them both, as much as they have influenced the way the world sees Indonesia. Joh
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Volunteering: food for the soul

We all love to eat. We always look forward to a hearty meal after a hard day’s work. Even just a quick but sumptuous merienda in the afternoon is enough to light us up. And we also know sharing our food with good company, especially our loved ones is just priceless. We love it so much, it’s usually our first question or greeting – “Kumain ka na ba?!” And oftentimes, we do not really mind if we put on a little weight, as long as our stomach is full, because for most of us, it doesn’t take much to

Who says fishing is passe?

Michael Bolton, Shania Twain, and Jack Johnson are undoubtedly few of the most accomplished artists whose music we've all heard and probably love listening to. But can you guess what else they share the same passion for? No, it's not writing sentimental love songs. All three are vegetarians. They are just among many other celebrities who believe that, "Eating meat is for the weak." But for the Philippines, unlike its neighboring Asian countries such as India and China, it’s not exactly known to have a subsisting vegetarian culture. Now, the good news is, you don't need to go vegetarian all the way. A number of alternative but equally effective ways are available to live healthier and greener – such as the pescetarian diet.
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post by @brewph • Dec 28, 2016 at 11:51am UTC

Title: Alter-ego An empire builder and daily hustler, she uses grit for bricks and a vivid vision for a firm foundation. She sits on a throne not made of gold, but of hard-earned respect for the hard work she pours – bare hands, whole heart, all soul. Every new victory, sometimes, she wears as a crown, but on most days, she is unadorned – effortless in her elegance, simple in her entirety. She walks with quiet confidence, and is at her loudest when she is silent. Unapologetically upfront, but vulnerably gentle, she embraces spontaneity and breathes life into her own reality. Always hopeful and not ever fazed, she never leaves any dream undreamed. She stands behind her fortress as strong as her, built from work that speak of her truth, as she gazes towards new boundaries to conquer. Then, she reminds herself: “I am empowering, never overpowering."
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post by Woman, Create • Dec 26, 2016 at 10:20am UTC

To the person I should have been by now: I'm trying to remember how I started dreaming about you—wide-eyed, hopeful, and willing to take on anything to grow into you. As I look you in the eye right now, I see that piercing gaze of quiet confidence and self assurance exactly the way I imagined. You'll probably ask who I am. And I’d like to ask the same question to myself. I am not who you are, and am neither the person who dreamed about you. But it doesn’t matter because among us three, I am the one who breathes it all in — each moment, choice, and chance. I am the one who painfully and wholeheartedly takes in the present, the one who is in control, the one who can still change and create. Somehow, I am thankful that you do not recognize me, because I am made to grow and flourish, to realize who I am not, in order to understand who I really am and who I can still become.