What if a Mindset Change is key to a better Philippines?
Our mindset—the way we think, what we believe, and how we see ourselves, others, and our country—shapes our choices. Choices become actions; repeated actions become habits; habits shape character; and the collective character of a people ultimately influences the destiny of a nation.
The Philippines has extraordinary strengths – talented and resilient people, abundant resources and tremendous potential. But realizing the potential requires more than better policies, infrastructure, technology, or leadership. Lasting progress must come from within.
This is why changing mindsets is at the heart of ThinkPhilippines.
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Our 7-Day Challenge
The first step to mindset change...
For just 10–15 minutes a day over seven days, you will:
- Watch one inspiring video.
- Reflect on one important question.
- Make one personal commitment.
- Complete one simple action in your daily life.
- Share what you learned and accomplished.
This is your first step toward becoming the kind of Filipino who can impact your family, friends, community and help build a better Philippines.
Here are the first 7 videos you will watch:
2. The Power of mindset
3. “Puede Na” mentality
4. Filipino time
5. Stop making excuses
6. Discipline when nobody is watching
7. The Better-Me challenge
Accept the ThinkPhilippines 7-Day Builder Challenge today.
Complete the 7-day Challenge…
1. Get a Free ThinkPhlippines T-shirt, and 2. Join the ThinkPhilippines Builders Network!
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✔ Support our purpose, vision and mission.
✔ Receive inspiring stories, updates and new videos.
✔ Receive invitations to online events.
✔ Share our posts and videos to family and friends.
✔ Help inspire more Filipinos to dream of a better nation.
✔ Become a member of The Builders Network.
✔ Build friendships with people who share your passion and values.
✔ Receive practical training and resources on leadership.
✔ Participate in community and barangay initiatives.
✔ Be ambassadors of ThinkPhilippines.
As a Builder
About Us
ThinkPhilippines:
A Movement for National Transformation
ThinkPhilippines is more than an organization—it is a movement founded on a simple but powerful belief: the future of a nation is shaped not only by its leaders, but by the mindset, and everyday actions of its people.
History shows us that nations can transform. Israel overcame extraordinary challenges to become a global center of innovation and technology. South Korea rose from the devastation of war into an economic powerhouse. Singapore, despite its small size and limited resources, became one of the world’s most prosperous and efficient nations.
Their stories are inspiring and remind us that a nation’s circumstances do not have to determine its future and destiny.
We believe the Philippines can also rise higher but lasting national transformation begins with us. When we believe in what we can become and embrace our role in building it – through discipline, responsibility, education, excellence and concern for the common good.
Let’s change our mindset. Let’s change our nation. One kabayan, one barangay at a time.
Our goals...
PURPOSE
- To help in the Philippines transformation into a better nation
- To promote that national transformation begins with personal transformation
- To inspire positive change in the mindsets, habits and actions of Filipinos.
VISION
- A Philippines where Filipinos realize their full potential.
- A Philippines whose people value excellence, discipline and common goal.
- A Philippines where every generation builds a better nation for the next.
MISSION
- Build a national movement committed to personal and community transformation.
- Create educational means that inspire better habits, mindsets, and actions.
- Develop leaders to bring transformation to barangay level.
Our plans...
Short-term
2026-2030
1. 200 videos
2. 3M views
3. 1,500 volunteers
4. 250 barangays
Mid-term
2031-2035
1. 300 videos
2. 15M views
3. 5,000 volunteers
4. 1,000 barangays
Long-term
2036-2040
1. 400 videos
2. 45M views
3. 12,000 volunteers
4. 3,000 barangays
What we do
We create videos...
Think Philippines will produce short, engaging, and thought provoking videos designed to help Filipinos examine the mindsets and habits that influence our personal lives, our communities and ultimately our nation.
Our videos will not simply point out what is wrong. They will focus on what we can do better—drawing from Filipino strengths, practical lessons, inspiring stories, and successful practices from other countries and cultures.
Each video will encourage viewers to reflect, take one practical action, and turn that action into a better habit. Because when millions of Filipinos make small positive changes in their everyday lives, those changes can become a powerful force for national transformation.
Some of the Habits We Will Explore:
- Filipino Time → Punctuality
- “Pwede Na” → Pursuit of Excellence
- Ningas Kugon → Consistency
- Mañana Habit → Taking Action Today
- Palusot → Personal Responsibility
- Bahala Na → Planning Ahead
- Waldas → Saving and Investing for the Future
- Crab Mentality → Helping Others Rise
- Disciplina kahit walang nakatingin
- Choosing leaders wisely, and more…
We develop leaders...
Those who complete the 7-day challenge can join a growing community of Filipinos around the world committed to personal growth, servant leadership, and nation-building:
The Builders Network.
As a Builder, You Will
- Connect with like-minded Filipinos worldwide
- Join a local or online Builders Team
- Develop leadership and organizing skills
- Participate in community and barangay initiatives
- Help inspire, mentor and develop future Builders.
A Movement Bigger Than Ourselves
Every Builder who changes one habit influences a family.
Every stronger family helps strengthen a community.
Every stronger community helps transform a barangay.
And transformed barangays help build a stronger Philippines.
That is how lasting change begins—not all at once, but One kabayan, one barangay at a time.
Down to barangays we go...
The barangay is where national transformation happens.
ThinkPhilippines can reach millions through mindset-changing videos but lasting transformation becomes more powerful when those ideas move from screen into the community – when trained Builders work alongside barangay leaders and residents to help turn positive mindsets into positive habits, actions and community practices.
For this reason, ThinkPhilippines is developing the Barangay Transformation Center.
ThinkPhilippines seeks to become a trusted nonprofit partner that provides additional tools, knowledge, volunteers, and resources that can help barangays strengthen their communities from within, such as:
1. Educational Video Library
2. Barangay Transformation Toolkit
3. Best Practices Exchange
4. Community Campaign Support
5. Recognition and Inspiration
The People Behind
Oscar Manansala
Founder
A seasoned professional with extensive experience in accounting, finance and real estate. He has held key roles in syndicating, managing, and scaling real estate investment portfolios. He studied accounting and law at the University of the East and began his professional career with SGV & Co., CPAs. He believes that a nation’s progress depends on a better mindset, values, habits and everyday actions of its people.
Lino Caringal, Jr.
Board Chairman
A 1972 PMA graduate and an engineer by training, he served in the Philippine Navy and retired with the rank of Captain in 1988. After moving to the United States, he pursued studies in law and and now advises clients on financial and insurance planning. He remains actively involved in community service and has founded, organized and led various local and international civic and charitable organizations.
Helen Pettigrew
Board Secretary
A retired IT professional from San Jose University, she brings deep expertise as a Network Engineer, including work with Boeing and FMC Corporation under U.S. Navy contracts. Holding a degree in Economics and an MBA from MLQ University, she has technical insight and perspective on oneof the key drivers of national progress – economic development.
Joey Narciso
Board Treasurer
A former Special Investigator of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) specializing in cybercrime investigation. He is the founder and the missionary pastor of Abide Christian Fellowship in Los Angeles, and currently works as a licensed real estate agent and mortgage loan officer in California. His diverse experience in public service, ministry, and business all contribute to his effectiveness in positively impacting the Filipino community.
Kath Eustaquio-Derla
Director
A successful entrepreneur and book publisher. She is head of Publishing for HS Grafik Print, a design, print, and publishing business. She founded Paperkat Books, a self publishing arm that offers publishing, mentoring, marketing and distribution services. An accomplished writer herself, she also leads Story Factory, connecting writers with film and TV producers.
Plaridel Tiamzon
Director
A retired banker and entrepreneur, he successfully launched ventures in home construction and car rental before migrating to the United States. He later worked in satellite broadcasting and worked with ABS-CBN International to market TFC, The Filipino Channel. Committed to public service, he is an ABS-CBN Foundation Ambassador, raising funds for disaster victims.
Josefina Sioson
Adviser
A California real estate broker and business executive with decades of experience in real estate and mortgage services. A longtime advocate of homeownership and real estate investment, she has also served her community as a volunteer recognized by the City of Yorba Linda for her contribution to a historic property survey project. Married for 46 years, she is a proud mother of three professional daughters who now have families of their own.
Atty. William Chan
Adviser
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Contact Us
Get in Touch
Let’s Build a Better Philippines Together
Have a question, an idea, or a desire to be part of the movement? We’d love to hear from you. Connect with ThinkPhilippines and discover how we can work together to inspire positive change, strengthen our communities, and help build a better future for our nation.
- Phone: (909) 234-2948
- Email: info@thinkphilippines.org
- Address: 4901 Lakeview Ave, Yorba Linda CA 92886