AJ Perez (motivational speaker)

This article is about the motivational speaker. For the actor, see AJ Perez.
In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Calinao and the surname or paternal family name is Perez.
AJ Perez
Perez giving a talk to students
Born
Alwyne Jan Calinao Perez

(1981-04-20) April 20, 1981
Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Manila
Known forWriter, Motivational Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Vlogger, Radio Broadcaster
Spouse
Arlene Perez
​
(m. 2018)​
Websiteajperez.ph

Alwyne Jan Calinao Perez (Tagalog pronunciation: [ˈpɛrɛs]; born 20 April 1981) is a Filipino corporate facilitator, blogger, and motivational speaker. He is known for his humorous, fearless and witty writing style[1] and his works are often about politics, current events, love and relationships, and life advice.

He is currently residing in Davao City where he spends majority of his time giving retreats[2] and corporate seminars. He has also served as a consultant to various companies and educational institutions. He is the 2013 Globe Tatt Pilipinas "Blogger Phenom" of the year for Davao City.[3][4]

He was a guest lecturer teaching social science subjects to pre-dentistry students from the Davao Medical School Foundation Inc (DMSFI) and a broadcaster for DXGN 89.9 FM in Davao City.

Education

Perez went to the University of the Philippines Manila (UPM) where he studied in the Organizational Communication program. Prior to his stay in UPM, he earned some units in Philosophy while briefly staying in a seminary that is run by the Rogationist Fathers in Parañaque.[5]

Career as a Motivational Speaker and Corporate Facilitator

He began his speaking career as a lay preacher giving retreats and spiritual talks for schools and companies around Davao City. He was then was then invited to become a preacher and builder for "The Feast" (a weekly event held by the Light of Jesus Family founded by Bo Sanchez) all over Mindanao[6].

He has since moved on to become one of the most invited corporate speakers and facilitators in the Philippines as he currently gives motivational talks, leadership and corporate seminars, team buildings, and keynote presentations for various corporations, government agencies, organizations, Churches and schools all over the country. [7][8]

Career as a Radio Broadcaster

He was a broadcaster for DXGN 89.9 Spirit FM managed by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Davao hosting two shows, "Jamming at GN" a youth oriented radio show and "Coach Notes" an advice giving radio program where he and his wife, Arlene give life advices to callers and letter senders.

Blogging

Perez first gained prominence as a blogger when his article,"Dear Ex ni Janine Tugonon" went viral. This article was his humorous take regarding the relationship woes of Miss Universe 2012 first runner-up Janine Tugonon and her boyfriend Jaypee Santos.[9] In just the span of two days, the article spread nationwide attention having 120,000 readers and was re-posted to various social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and gained traction from there as well. This viral post was even posted by the Philippines' major TV networks, ABS-CBN and GMA Network.[10][11]

A month later, Perez again made the news when his blog post, "Dear Kuyang Taiwanese"[12] ("Dear Taiwanese Elder Brother") went viral over social media sites. This article was Perez' way to defend Filipino migrant workers who were abused in Taiwan as a result of the standoff between the two countries over a territorial dispute.[13]

During the Social Media Day celebrations in the Philippines, Globe Telecom awarded Perez to be the first Globe Tatt Pilipinas Awards "Blogger Phenom" for Davao City.[14]

His article "Because I Fell in Love Here in Davao" written as his homage for Davao City in time for the Kadayawan 2013 celebrations garnered much-acclaim from Davaoeños as the article went viral through social media. Also, during the height of the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam in the Philippines, many of Perez' articles that poked fun on those involved in the scam went viral on social media as well.

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role
2016 Salitang Buhay Guest
2017 7 Last Words Preacher, Fifth Word


References

  1. ^ Precious del Valle. "Dear Ex ni Janine Tugonon goes viral!", Insider Pinoy Showbiz.
  2. ^ Archie Chedrick Z. Batu. "FCCY holds 1st Regional Confab" Davao Catholic Herald.com.
  3. ^ Raymond Ang. "Tatt Awards gets loud and proud", Philippine Star.
  4. ^ Algene Cutamora. "Celebrating Social Media Day 2013", Davao Bloggers.
  5. ^ Jaime Lim. "Dear Ex Writer Speaks Up." Mindanao Times. 22 April 2013. Print.
  6. ^ "Kita kita (I See You)"
  7. ^ "MOTC Leverages Teamwork to Build a Cohesive Ministry"
  8. ^ "Youths empowered to ACT in DCWD’s 16th Eco-camp"
  9. ^ Ed Umbao. "'Dear Ex ni Janine Tugonon' Letter Goes Viral". Philippine News.
  10. ^ "Open letter to Janine's ex-boyfriend goes viral", ABS-CBN.com
  11. ^ HOT TV (GMA 7), Episode 042113.
  12. ^ "Dear Kuyang Taiwanese" Letter Goes Viral, Says.ph.
  13. ^ Calderon, Justin (13 May 2013). "Taipei threatens Manila with sanctions", Inside Investor.
  14. ^ Tatt Awards Pilipinas Winners Archived August 4, 2013, at the Wayback Machine.
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